Nazila Bahmaie, M. Ajorloo, Maryam Mohammadbeigi, Parisa Abedi Elkhichi, Sheida Alizadeh, S. Soroush, F. Rajabi, E. Nouri, Pourandokht Farhangian, N. Mohammadi, A. Mohammadyari, Maryam Mohammadi, Mohammad Javad Hajkazemi, M. Shamohammadi, Mahnoush Bahrampour, Samin Rahimi, Mahsa Jalilinezhad, Sahar Serajian, Zahra Dorosti, Samira Lorestani, Seyed Mohammad Mohyeddin Kazemeini, Sina Ekhlasi, Sheida Janati, N. Rezaei
Journal of Health Sciences 5 (2022): 126-158. Abstract Objectives A novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was identified in Wuhan , China , which quickly involved majority of the countries all around the world. Due to the high rate of mortality and morbidity, needless to say the importance of accurate and early diagnosis, especially in suspected and asymptomatic cases. Hence, in this article, authors tried to provide practical and standardized diagnostic approaches for cases suspected with COVID-19 infection. Data of this review study were collected from 7 search engine/databases, commencing from December 2019 to June 2021 by using 6 keywords according to Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) terms and our inclusion/exclusion criteria. Result Due to various clinical manifestations of COVID-19, and high potential for mutagenicity, identification of suspected patients is of great importance for effective control of infection, and improvement of clinical decisions. Therefore, medical history of the patients, clinical signs and symptoms, chest computational tomography, serological and molecular diagnosis can be effective in faster identification of mentioned patients. In spite of the fact that molecular tests have been considered as the gold standard for diagnosis of COVID-19, but there is still high rate of false-negativity. Then, combinative usage of the complementary tests can reduce any misinterpretations for suspected cases. Screening for suspected cases in the shortest possible turnaround time is dependent on the appropriate diagnostic approaches. Subsequently, this allows physicians immediately provide proper medical interventions for suspected patients who are at greater risk for developing more serious complications than COVID-19 like severe nosocomial infections.
{"title":"Clinical and Laboratory-based Diagnosis in Cases Suspected with COVID-19; An Updated and Comprehensive Systematic Review Study","authors":"Nazila Bahmaie, M. Ajorloo, Maryam Mohammadbeigi, Parisa Abedi Elkhichi, Sheida Alizadeh, S. Soroush, F. Rajabi, E. Nouri, Pourandokht Farhangian, N. Mohammadi, A. Mohammadyari, Maryam Mohammadi, Mohammad Javad Hajkazemi, M. Shamohammadi, Mahnoush Bahrampour, Samin Rahimi, Mahsa Jalilinezhad, Sahar Serajian, Zahra Dorosti, Samira Lorestani, Seyed Mohammad Mohyeddin Kazemeini, Sina Ekhlasi, Sheida Janati, N. Rezaei","doi":"10.26502/fjhs.050","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26502/fjhs.050","url":null,"abstract":"Journal of Health Sciences 5 (2022): 126-158. Abstract Objectives A novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was identified in Wuhan , China , which quickly involved majority of the countries all around the world. Due to the high rate of mortality and morbidity, needless to say the importance of accurate and early diagnosis, especially in suspected and asymptomatic cases. Hence, in this article, authors tried to provide practical and standardized diagnostic approaches for cases suspected with COVID-19 infection. Data of this review study were collected from 7 search engine/databases, commencing from December 2019 to June 2021 by using 6 keywords according to Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) terms and our inclusion/exclusion criteria. Result Due to various clinical manifestations of COVID-19, and high potential for mutagenicity, identification of suspected patients is of great importance for effective control of infection, and improvement of clinical decisions. Therefore, medical history of the patients, clinical signs and symptoms, chest computational tomography, serological and molecular diagnosis can be effective in faster identification of mentioned patients. In spite of the fact that molecular tests have been considered as the gold standard for diagnosis of COVID-19, but there is still high rate of false-negativity. Then, combinative usage of the complementary tests can reduce any misinterpretations for suspected cases. Screening for suspected cases in the shortest possible turnaround time is dependent on the appropriate diagnostic approaches. Subsequently, this allows physicians immediately provide proper medical interventions for suspected patients who are at greater risk for developing more serious complications than COVID-19 like severe nosocomial infections.","PeriodicalId":73052,"journal":{"name":"Fortune journal of health sciences","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"69347003","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Abdifatah Elmi Farah, O. Oladeji, Abdulahi Haji Abas, A. Tahir
a disease by the most recently discovered novel coronavirus. The first confirmed case in Ethiopia was recorded on 13 th of March 2020 and on 26 th of April in Somali region of Ethiopia. The objective of this study is to assess the level of knowledge, attitude, and preventive practices and their associated factors in Jigjiga town of Ethiopia. education, number rooms, Knowledge score and attitude score have shown significant association with the preventive practices assessed. Conclusion The knowledge, attitude and practice level towards COVID-19 is not optimum at household level in Jigjiga town. More community engagement targeting households is necessary to achieve an optimal behavioral change.
{"title":"Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards Prevention of COVID-19 in Jigjiga Town, Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study","authors":"Abdifatah Elmi Farah, O. Oladeji, Abdulahi Haji Abas, A. Tahir","doi":"10.26502/fjhs.052","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26502/fjhs.052","url":null,"abstract":"a disease by the most recently discovered novel coronavirus. The first confirmed case in Ethiopia was recorded on 13 th of March 2020 and on 26 th of April in Somali region of Ethiopia. The objective of this study is to assess the level of knowledge, attitude, and preventive practices and their associated factors in Jigjiga town of Ethiopia. education, number rooms, Knowledge score and attitude score have shown significant association with the preventive practices assessed. Conclusion The knowledge, attitude and practice level towards COVID-19 is not optimum at household level in Jigjiga town. More community engagement targeting households is necessary to achieve an optimal behavioral change.","PeriodicalId":73052,"journal":{"name":"Fortune journal of health sciences","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"69347034","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"To Determine the Frequency of Endometrial Polyps in Patients Presenting with Irregular per Vaginal Bleeding","authors":"A. Malik, Laila Zeb","doi":"10.26502/fjhs.053","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26502/fjhs.053","url":null,"abstract":"with Irregular","PeriodicalId":73052,"journal":{"name":"Fortune journal of health sciences","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"69347040","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cervix uteri is a leading type of cancer exclusive to women. It is gradually spread-ing over different regions of the world without any prominent cause or reason behind it. This disease affects the lower part of the uterus (start of the cervix area). Most reports advocate the role of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection in developing this cancer. Environmental and age-related factors also play an important role, and these areas are open for research to discover exact relationships. However, in this article, we have summarized and revealed some important statistics about cervix uteri cancer that describe its epidemiology, risk factors, relation to age, treatments, staging and similar aspects.
{"title":"Cervical Cancer - Its Prevalence, Risk factors, Imaging, and Treatment","authors":"Mahrukh Ikram, Muhammad Arslan, Iqra Fasih","doi":"10.26502/fjhs.069","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26502/fjhs.069","url":null,"abstract":"Cervix uteri is a leading type of cancer exclusive to women. It is gradually spread-ing over different regions of the world without any prominent cause or reason behind it. This disease affects the lower part of the uterus (start of the cervix area). Most reports advocate the role of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection in developing this cancer. Environmental and age-related factors also play an important role, and these areas are open for research to discover exact relationships. However, in this article, we have summarized and revealed some important statistics about cervix uteri cancer that describe its epidemiology, risk factors, relation to age, treatments, staging and similar aspects.","PeriodicalId":73052,"journal":{"name":"Fortune journal of health sciences","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"69347160","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mohammad Majid Paracha, Abdul Qayum khan, F. Sagheer, Hina Zahoor
Background Azathioprine is first line immunosuppressive agent in treatment of chronic actinic dermatitis. Steroid sparing role of methotrexate has been effective in different dermatosis and it seems reasonable to use it in the treatment of chronic actinic dermatitis. Methods Patients with chronic actinic dermatitis were randomized to receive methotrexate and systemic steroids in group A and azathioprine and systemic steroids in group B. Tapering of systemic steroids was started at 4 weeks. The response to treatment, exacerbation of disease and side effects of medications were assessed at 4, 8 and 16 weeks follow-up by calculating percentage PASI reduction. Result Among 168 patients, 35(38.09%) patients in group A and 37(44%) patients in group B showed efficacy to the treatment at 4 weeks. On follow-up at 16 weeks, exacerbation of skin lesions was observed in total of 14 (19.44%) patients on tapering of systemic steroids among 72 (42.9%) patients previously showing efficacy to the combination therapy, with 9(24.71%) patients in group A and 5(13.51%) patients in group B.
{"title":"Efficacy of Methotrexate versus Azathioprine and Their Steroid Sparing Role in the Treatment of Chronic Actinic Dermatitis: A Randomized Control Trial","authors":"Mohammad Majid Paracha, Abdul Qayum khan, F. Sagheer, Hina Zahoor","doi":"10.26502/fjhs.047","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26502/fjhs.047","url":null,"abstract":"Background Azathioprine is first line immunosuppressive agent in treatment of chronic actinic dermatitis. Steroid sparing role of methotrexate has been effective in different dermatosis and it seems reasonable to use it in the treatment of chronic actinic dermatitis. Methods Patients with chronic actinic dermatitis were randomized to receive methotrexate and systemic steroids in group A and azathioprine and systemic steroids in group B. Tapering of systemic steroids was started at 4 weeks. The response to treatment, exacerbation of disease and side effects of medications were assessed at 4, 8 and 16 weeks follow-up by calculating percentage PASI reduction. Result Among 168 patients, 35(38.09%) patients in group A and 37(44%) patients in group B showed efficacy to the treatment at 4 weeks. On follow-up at 16 weeks, exacerbation of skin lesions was observed in total of 14 (19.44%) patients on tapering of systemic steroids among 72 (42.9%) patients previously showing efficacy to the combination therapy, with 9(24.71%) patients in group A and 5(13.51%) patients in group B.","PeriodicalId":73052,"journal":{"name":"Fortune journal of health sciences","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"69346935","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Background: Infertility is the failure of couple to achieve a clinical pregnancy after 12 months or more of unprotected sexual intercourse. Laparoscopy is an important diagnostic procedure to identify the causes for infertility. Aim and Objective: Emphasis on role of laparoscopy in diagnosing causes for female infertility. Material and method: This Cross-sectional study was conducted in Obstetrics and Gynecology A Unit of Medical Teaching Institute, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar from 1st January 2019 till 31st December 2019. Sample size was 221 calculated by using Open-Epi calculator. The patients who refused procedure or with male factor infertility or having medical disorders like hypertension, cardiac disease, un- controlled diabetes were excluded. Non-probable convenient sampling technique used and a structured questionnaire filled. P-value > 0.005 and 95% Confidence interval considered as significant. Data analyzed using SPSS version 20. For statistical analysis, frequencies, percentages and Mean ± SD were used for continuous variables. Results: Total 221 patients were selected. (71.4%) patients had primary, 63 (28.5%) secondary infertility. Mean age at presentation 27.6 years and 28.8 years in primary and secondary infertility. The mean duration of marriage was 4.51 years in primary and 5.05 years in secondary infertility. 180 (81.4%) (30%), Endometriosis 27 (12.2%) and fibroid uterus 10(4.5%). Conclusion: Laparoscopy is minimally invasive, convenient, safe and economic procedure for diagnosis of infertility in females.
{"title":"Role of Laparoscopy in Female Infertility","authors":"Laila Zeb, A. Malik","doi":"10.26502/fjhs.054","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26502/fjhs.054","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Infertility is the failure of couple to achieve a clinical pregnancy after 12 months or more of unprotected sexual intercourse. Laparoscopy is an important diagnostic procedure to identify the causes for infertility. Aim and Objective: Emphasis on role of laparoscopy in diagnosing causes for female infertility. Material and method: This Cross-sectional study was conducted in Obstetrics and Gynecology A Unit of Medical Teaching Institute, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar from 1st January 2019 till 31st December 2019. Sample size was 221 calculated by using Open-Epi calculator. The patients who refused procedure or with male factor infertility or having medical disorders like hypertension, cardiac disease, un- controlled diabetes were excluded. Non-probable convenient sampling technique used and a structured questionnaire filled. P-value > 0.005 and 95% Confidence interval considered as significant. Data analyzed using SPSS version 20. For statistical analysis, frequencies, percentages and Mean ± SD were used for continuous variables. Results: Total 221 patients were selected. (71.4%) patients had primary, 63 (28.5%) secondary infertility. Mean age at presentation 27.6 years and 28.8 years in primary and secondary infertility. The mean duration of marriage was 4.51 years in primary and 5.05 years in secondary infertility. 180 (81.4%) (30%), Endometriosis 27 (12.2%) and fibroid uterus 10(4.5%). Conclusion: Laparoscopy is minimally invasive, convenient, safe and economic procedure for diagnosis of infertility in females.","PeriodicalId":73052,"journal":{"name":"Fortune journal of health sciences","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"69347046","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Background: The method through which a therapist engages with a patient is known as clinical reasoning. During this process, the therapist gathers data, develops, and tests hypotheses, and then uses this data to determine the best course of action for diagnosis and therapy. It is described as an inferential procedure used by practitioners to gather and assess information and make decisions on the diagnosis and treatment of patient problems. Aim: The aim of this study is to describe the rehabilitation of a solo case with cervical radiculopathy by using clinical reasoning process Method: A case study of typical cervical radiculopathy managed by using clinical reasoning process and advance evidence-based physiotherapy treatment to reduce pain, increase ROM and improve functional ability. Result: After six weeks of treatment, there was a reduction in pain, an increase in range of motion, and a change in disability status as measured by the neck disability index. Conclusion: Finally, this case study states that application of the clinical reasoning process is beneficial for rehabilitation programs.
{"title":"Application of the Clinical Reasoning Process for the Rehabilitation of a Case with Cervicogenic Pain","authors":"Md Waliul Islam, Md. Kutub Uddin, Faruq Ahmed, Md Shujayt Gani, Mohammad Nazmul Hasan, Md Jubair Hassan","doi":"10.26502/fjhs.081","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26502/fjhs.081","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The method through which a therapist engages with a patient is known as clinical reasoning. During this process, the therapist gathers data, develops, and tests hypotheses, and then uses this data to determine the best course of action for diagnosis and therapy. It is described as an inferential procedure used by practitioners to gather and assess information and make decisions on the diagnosis and treatment of patient problems. Aim: The aim of this study is to describe the rehabilitation of a solo case with cervical radiculopathy by using clinical reasoning process Method: A case study of typical cervical radiculopathy managed by using clinical reasoning process and advance evidence-based physiotherapy treatment to reduce pain, increase ROM and improve functional ability. Result: After six weeks of treatment, there was a reduction in pain, an increase in range of motion, and a change in disability status as measured by the neck disability index. Conclusion: Finally, this case study states that application of the clinical reasoning process is beneficial for rehabilitation programs.","PeriodicalId":73052,"journal":{"name":"Fortune journal of health sciences","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"69347264","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-01-01Epub Date: 2022-09-05DOI: 10.26502/fjhs.079
Abdullah Chahin, Ghulam Dhabaan, Abdulrahman Buhaish, Mahmoud Shorman
Introduction: the study aims to better understand the COVID-19 prescription treatments and over the counter regimens in Yemen in view of limited published data and limited availability of COVID-19 testing.
Methods: A 34 question web-based survey was distributed on social media outlets targeting people in Yemen. Data aggregation, analysis, and visualization were performed using Tableau and Microsoft Excel.
Results: 2341 individuals reported symptoms concerning for COVID-19 infection, with 25.4% reporting a chronic medical condition. Female patients were less likely to receive medications for treatment in all age groups examined. Azithromycin was the most prescription medication prescribed (32.8%) and vitamin C being the most supplement used (62%). Around 5.5% were on Hydroxychloroquine prophylaxis prior to their diagnosis and only 12.9% of them continued using after diagnosis.
Conclusions: This study provides some important information about the commonly observed treatments and prescription patterns during the COVID-19 pandemic in Yemen during May- July of 2020. The study reflects the influence of global trends in medication prescription even in resource-limited countries.
{"title":"Medications and Supplements Prescription Patterns during COVID 19 Pandemic in Yemen: A Questionnaire-Based Study.","authors":"Abdullah Chahin, Ghulam Dhabaan, Abdulrahman Buhaish, Mahmoud Shorman","doi":"10.26502/fjhs.079","DOIUrl":"10.26502/fjhs.079","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>the study aims to better understand the COVID-19 prescription treatments and over the counter regimens in Yemen in view of limited published data and limited availability of COVID-19 testing.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A 34 question web-based survey was distributed on social media outlets targeting people in Yemen. Data aggregation, analysis, and visualization were performed using Tableau and Microsoft Excel.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>2341 individuals reported symptoms concerning for COVID-19 infection, with 25.4% reporting a chronic medical condition. Female patients were less likely to receive medications for treatment in all age groups examined. Azithromycin was the most prescription medication prescribed (32.8%) and vitamin C being the most supplement used (62%). Around 5.5% were on Hydroxychloroquine prophylaxis prior to their diagnosis and only 12.9% of them continued using after diagnosis.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study provides some important information about the commonly observed treatments and prescription patterns during the COVID-19 pandemic in Yemen during May- July of 2020. The study reflects the influence of global trends in medication prescription even in resource-limited countries.</p>","PeriodicalId":73052,"journal":{"name":"Fortune journal of health sciences","volume":"5 3","pages":"522-528"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9835554/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9104903","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Steward Mudenda, Patrick Mainza, R. Mfune, W. Mufwambi, Jimmy M. Hangoma, R. Mutati, Kampamba, T. L. Muungo, C. Hikaambo, M. Kampamba, V. Daka
Introduction The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused serious health problems globally. This has included increased psychological challenges among frontline healthcare workers (HCWs). Community pharmacists are critical in the fight against COVID-19 and in sensitising the public about vaccinations and other public health interventions. However, little is known about the psychological impact of COVID-19 and the acceptance of vaccinations among community pharmacists in Zambia. Therefore, this study assessed the psychological impact of COVID-19 among community pharmacists in Lusaka, Zambia. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 188 community pharmacists from August to October 2021 using a structured questionnaire. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22.0 was used to analyse the data. The statistical significance was conducted at a 95% confidence level. Results: Of the 188 participants, 108 (57.4%) were male, while 80 (42.6%) were female. Most of the participants were in the age group of 20−30 years (n=109, 58.0%). The study found that 36.7% of the participants experienced anxiety, while 50.5% experienced depression. Anxiety was associated with fear of dying from COVID-19 if one contracted it (p=0.001), fear of infecting loved ones if infected (p=0.003) and experiencing a traumatic event (p=0.036). Depression was associated with a fear of dying if one contracted COVID-19 (p=0.001). Overall, about 70.2% of the participants expressed willingness to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Conclusion: Community pharmacists experienced anxiety and depression due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Most of the community pharmacists were willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. There is a need for urgent interventions to address the mental health challenges of community pharmacists during pandemics.
{"title":"Psychological Impact of COVID-19 on Community Pharmacists: A Cross-Sectional Study in Lusaka District, Zambia","authors":"Steward Mudenda, Patrick Mainza, R. Mfune, W. Mufwambi, Jimmy M. Hangoma, R. Mutati, Kampamba, T. L. Muungo, C. Hikaambo, M. Kampamba, V. Daka","doi":"10.26502/fjhs.087","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26502/fjhs.087","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused serious health problems globally. This has included increased psychological challenges among frontline healthcare workers (HCWs). Community pharmacists are critical in the fight against COVID-19 and in sensitising the public about vaccinations and other public health interventions. However, little is known about the psychological impact of COVID-19 and the acceptance of vaccinations among community pharmacists in Zambia. Therefore, this study assessed the psychological impact of COVID-19 among community pharmacists in Lusaka, Zambia. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 188 community pharmacists from August to October 2021 using a structured questionnaire. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22.0 was used to analyse the data. The statistical significance was conducted at a 95% confidence level. Results: Of the 188 participants, 108 (57.4%) were male, while 80 (42.6%) were female. Most of the participants were in the age group of 20−30 years (n=109, 58.0%). The study found that 36.7% of the participants experienced anxiety, while 50.5% experienced depression. Anxiety was associated with fear of dying from COVID-19 if one contracted it (p=0.001), fear of infecting loved ones if infected (p=0.003) and experiencing a traumatic event (p=0.036). Depression was associated with a fear of dying if one contracted COVID-19 (p=0.001). Overall, about 70.2% of the participants expressed willingness to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Conclusion: Community pharmacists experienced anxiety and depression due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Most of the community pharmacists were willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. There is a need for urgent interventions to address the mental health challenges of community pharmacists during pandemics.","PeriodicalId":73052,"journal":{"name":"Fortune journal of health sciences","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"69347683","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Haftom Taame Desta, N. Mayet, Alex Riolexus Ario, R. Tajudeen
{"title":"Role of National Public Health Institutes for a Stronger Health System in Africa","authors":"Haftom Taame Desta, N. Mayet, Alex Riolexus Ario, R. Tajudeen","doi":"10.26502/fjhs.090","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26502/fjhs.090","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73052,"journal":{"name":"Fortune journal of health sciences","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"69347726","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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