Pub Date : 2021-07-19DOI: 10.47752/sjmh.43.132.148
Zaynab Toufic Zaylaa, Aicha Toufic Zaylaa, R. Dana, B. A. Merhi, Ahmad Adawiye
Background and Objective: Medical residents face challenges that expose them to high risk of developing stress. Stress could reach burnout levels and become harmful to residents and patients. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of stress in current Lebanese University (LU) residents and assessing correlations with some risk factors and consequences. Subjects and Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 130 current LU residents who filled out a questionnaire concerning their demographic data, residency specialty and year, workload, special habits, depression, stress, and frequency of medical errors. Depression and stress scores were obtained using DASS-21 scale. Collected data was analyzed using ANOVA and chi- Square tests in SPSS to find descriptive statistics and correlations. Results: Out of the enrolled residents, 70% had stress ranging between mild and extreme severity. The mean age of the residents was 27.2 years. Females had higher stress than males and gender accounted for 14.1% of variance in stress among residents. Our results implied that internal medicine specialty imposes higher stress than surgery specialty with a significant difference of 4.04 points and working more than 50 hours per week which accounts for 7.6% of variance in stress. Residents had, on average, 4.38 hours of sleep per night and a negative association was found between sleep and stress. Depression was prevalent; 18.5% had severe depression, 3.1% had extremely severe depression, and stress was significantly correlated with it. Similarly, stress was associated with medical errors. No significant correlation was detected between age, marital status, parenting, and residency year, on call duties, or special habits and stress. Conclusion: Stress among medical residents is high due to the different challenges at the personal and occupational level. Stress should be managed especially that it could lead to harmful consequences on the resident’s health and patient’s safety.
{"title":"Determinants of Stress and Effects on Performance in Part of Lebanese University Medical Residents During Fourth Quarter of 2019","authors":"Zaynab Toufic Zaylaa, Aicha Toufic Zaylaa, R. Dana, B. A. Merhi, Ahmad Adawiye","doi":"10.47752/sjmh.43.132.148","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47752/sjmh.43.132.148","url":null,"abstract":"Background and Objective: Medical residents face challenges that expose them to high risk of developing stress. Stress could reach burnout levels and become harmful to residents and patients. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of stress in current Lebanese University (LU) residents and assessing correlations with some risk factors and consequences. Subjects and Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 130 current LU residents who filled out a questionnaire concerning their demographic data, residency specialty and year, workload, special habits, depression, stress, and frequency of medical errors. Depression and stress scores were obtained using DASS-21 scale. Collected data was analyzed using ANOVA and chi- Square tests in SPSS to find descriptive statistics and correlations. Results: Out of the enrolled residents, 70% had stress ranging between mild and extreme severity. The mean age of the residents was 27.2 years. Females had higher stress than males and gender accounted for 14.1% of variance in stress among residents. Our results implied that internal medicine specialty imposes higher stress than surgery specialty with a significant difference of 4.04 points and working more than 50 hours per week which accounts for 7.6% of variance in stress. Residents had, on average, 4.38 hours of sleep per night and a negative association was found between sleep and stress. Depression was prevalent; 18.5% had severe depression, 3.1% had extremely severe depression, and stress was significantly correlated with it. Similarly, stress was associated with medical errors. No significant correlation was detected between age, marital status, parenting, and residency year, on call duties, or special habits and stress. Conclusion: Stress among medical residents is high due to the different challenges at the personal and occupational level. Stress should be managed especially that it could lead to harmful consequences on the resident’s health and patient’s safety.","PeriodicalId":93143,"journal":{"name":"Sumerianz journal of medical and healthcare","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-07-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45847487","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 : 2021-07-10DOI: 10.47752/SJMH.43.123.131
P. Chakravarty
COVID-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2 virus, is a contagious disease which has spread across the entire world within one year and four months of its first appearance in Wuhan, China. Since then new mutated strains of SARS-CoV-2 have been detected in most of the countries including India; the first variant being detected in the United Kingdom (B 7.1.1). We had reported earlier that some regions of Indian Territory had minimal spread of COVID-19 in the population. Among them, one exception was territory of Lakshadweep which did not have even a single case of COVID-19 until December, 2020. However, the first case of COVID-19 emerged in Lakshadweep in January, 2021. The significance of spread of COVID-19 in the population which were previously immunized with MMR (Mumps Measles Rubella) vaccine with plausible role of MMR vaccination in management of COVID-19 has been evaluated in this article.
{"title":"COVID-19 in the Indian Territory of Lakshadweep – Role of MMR Vaccination in the Management of COVID-19 Pandemic","authors":"P. Chakravarty","doi":"10.47752/SJMH.43.123.131","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47752/SJMH.43.123.131","url":null,"abstract":"COVID-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2 virus, is a contagious disease which has spread across the entire world within one year and four months of its first appearance in Wuhan, China. Since then new mutated strains of SARS-CoV-2 have been detected in most of the countries including India; the first variant being detected in the United Kingdom (B 7.1.1). We had reported earlier that some regions of Indian Territory had minimal spread of COVID-19 in the population. Among them, one exception was territory of Lakshadweep which did not have even a single case of COVID-19 until December, 2020. However, the first case of COVID-19 emerged in Lakshadweep in January, 2021. The significance of spread of COVID-19 in the population which were previously immunized with MMR (Mumps Measles Rubella) vaccine with plausible role of MMR vaccination in management of COVID-19 has been evaluated in this article.","PeriodicalId":93143,"journal":{"name":"Sumerianz journal of medical and healthcare","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42603370","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 : 2021-06-22DOI: 10.47752/sjmh.42.114.122
Abubakar El-Ishaq, A. M. Garba, Deji Dairo Emanuel
Electrolytes, urea and creatinine are major factor in the determining a healthy kidney performance. Renal impairment is one of the kidney stages that can alter the concentration of these electrolytes. This study was carried out in order to access the biochemical concentrations of urea, electrolytes and creatinine in patients with renal impairment attending Yobe state specialist hospital Damaturu. One hundred (100) blood samples were collected randomly from the patients. Automated chemistry analyzer (Selectra proS) was used for determination of urea and creatinine. For the determination of concentration of electrolytes in blood samples, electrolytes analyzer known as Ion selective electrolyte (ISE) was used. Electrolytes determined and compare with normal values includes: bicarbonate (HCO3-) 20-30 mmol/l, potassium (K+) 2.5-5.0 mmol/l, chloride (Cl-) 95-110 mmol/l, and sodium (Na+) 135-145 mmol/l. The results obtained was distributed into three (3) groups depending on the age categories; group 1 (1-30years), group 2 (31-60 years), and group 3(60-90 years). The gender ratio male to female patients examined was 52:48. Generally, the obtained result showed that females age 31-60 years are the most affected by the renal impairment, and this called for Government intervention in order to solve the causes of kidney impairment in the society.
{"title":"Assessment of Electrolytes, Urea and Creatinine in Patients with Renal Impairment Attending Yobe State Specialist Hospital Damaturu","authors":"Abubakar El-Ishaq, A. M. Garba, Deji Dairo Emanuel","doi":"10.47752/sjmh.42.114.122","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47752/sjmh.42.114.122","url":null,"abstract":"Electrolytes, urea and creatinine are major factor in the determining a healthy kidney performance. Renal impairment is one of the kidney stages that can alter the concentration of these electrolytes. This study was carried out in order to access the biochemical concentrations of urea, electrolytes and creatinine in patients with renal impairment attending Yobe state specialist hospital Damaturu. One hundred (100) blood samples were collected randomly from the patients. Automated chemistry analyzer (Selectra proS) was used for determination of urea and creatinine. For the determination of concentration of electrolytes in blood samples, electrolytes analyzer known as Ion selective electrolyte (ISE) was used. Electrolytes determined and compare with normal values includes: bicarbonate (HCO3-) 20-30 mmol/l, potassium (K+) 2.5-5.0 mmol/l, chloride (Cl-) 95-110 mmol/l, and sodium (Na+) 135-145 mmol/l. The results obtained was distributed into three (3) groups depending on the age categories; group 1 (1-30years), group 2 (31-60 years), and group 3(60-90 years). The gender ratio male to female patients examined was 52:48. Generally, the obtained result showed that females age 31-60 years are the most affected by the renal impairment, and this called for Government intervention in order to solve the causes of kidney impairment in the society.","PeriodicalId":93143,"journal":{"name":"Sumerianz journal of medical and healthcare","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-06-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49361683","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}
This study examined the mycological quality of groundwater in Yenagoa metropolis, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Triplicate water samples were obtained from 8 locations in the metropolis, and the fungi quality analyzed following standard microbiological procedures. Results showed that total fungi density ranged from 5.2±1.00 x102 to 8.50±0.56 x103 CFU/ml. Analysis of variance indicates statistical variation (p=0.001) across locations with total fungi density exceeding the limit of 102 CFU/ml specified by World Health Organization/Food and Agricultural Organization for potable water in 62.50% of samples. Eight fungi isolates (species) were identified in the study with frequency across the locations as follows: Aspergillus flavus (20.59%), Aspergillus fumigatus (20.59%), Aspergillus niger (20.59%), Cladosporum (5.88%), Fusarium (2.94%), Mucor (8.82%), Penicilium (14.71%) and Rhizopus (5.88%). Of these, Aspergillus species were predominant across the locations. Since groundwater meets diverse purposes, it is essential that it is suitable for the desired use, and this can be done using appropriate technology to make groundwater potable for human consumption.
{"title":"Assessment of Mycological Quality of Groundwater in Yenagoa Metropolis, Bayelsa State, Nigeria","authors":"Glory Richard, E. R. Aseibai","doi":"10.47752/SJMH.42.73.78","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47752/SJMH.42.73.78","url":null,"abstract":"This study examined the mycological quality of groundwater in Yenagoa metropolis, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Triplicate water samples were obtained from 8 locations in the metropolis, and the fungi quality analyzed following standard microbiological procedures. Results showed that total fungi density ranged from 5.2±1.00 x102 to 8.50±0.56 x103 CFU/ml. Analysis of variance indicates statistical variation (p=0.001) across locations with total fungi density exceeding the limit of 102 CFU/ml specified by World Health Organization/Food and Agricultural Organization for potable water in 62.50% of samples. Eight fungi isolates (species) were identified in the study with frequency across the locations as follows: Aspergillus flavus (20.59%), Aspergillus fumigatus (20.59%), Aspergillus niger (20.59%), Cladosporum (5.88%), Fusarium (2.94%), Mucor (8.82%), Penicilium (14.71%) and Rhizopus (5.88%). Of these, Aspergillus species were predominant across the locations. Since groundwater meets diverse purposes, it is essential that it is suitable for the desired use, and this can be done using appropriate technology to make groundwater potable for human consumption.","PeriodicalId":93143,"journal":{"name":"Sumerianz journal of medical and healthcare","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-04-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42659147","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}
Sushant Kumar, N. Madhav, A. Verma, K. Pathak, Swarnima Pnadey
The point of this review is to feature the novelistic properties as bioexcipient, isolated from different regular natural sources like legumes, seeds, leaves, vegetables, bits, roots, barks and so on and to investigate the probability in medication conveyance framework. The biomaterial s have been exposed to different physicochemical assessments alongside unearthly examination including UV, FT-IR, Mass and 1H NMR. The confined biomaterial was discovered tom be polymeric in nature having a various utilitarian properties. Based on its inbuilt polymeric properties, the biomaterial secluded from various sources, can be utilized as an option in contrast to accessible standard polymers at extremely efficient economical scale. The separated biopolymer comprised of an interesting polymeric properties like accessible standard polymers. The isolated biomaterial from natural sources shown distinctive inbuilt polymeric properties by execution of various physico-substance examination. As we probably are aware there are various polymers accessible and oftentimes utilized design of novel medication. Yet, detached biomaterial from natural sources have demonstrated about their novelistic various properties like biodegradability, bioretardant, bioadhesive, filmability etc.
{"title":"An Overview on Biopolymer: A Novelistic Bio-Excipient in Nanoparticulate Drug Delivery","authors":"Sushant Kumar, N. Madhav, A. Verma, K. Pathak, Swarnima Pnadey","doi":"10.47752/SJMH.42.87.92","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47752/SJMH.42.87.92","url":null,"abstract":"The point of this review is to feature the novelistic properties as bioexcipient, isolated from different regular natural sources like legumes, seeds, leaves, vegetables, bits, roots, barks and so on and to investigate the probability in medication conveyance framework. The biomaterial s have been exposed to different physicochemical assessments alongside unearthly examination including UV, FT-IR, Mass and 1H NMR. The confined biomaterial was discovered tom be polymeric in nature having a various utilitarian properties. Based on its inbuilt polymeric properties, the biomaterial secluded from various sources, can be utilized as an option in contrast to accessible standard polymers at extremely efficient economical scale. The separated biopolymer comprised of an interesting polymeric properties like accessible standard polymers. The isolated biomaterial from natural sources shown distinctive inbuilt polymeric properties by execution of various physico-substance examination. As we probably are aware there are various polymers accessible and oftentimes utilized design of novel medication. Yet, detached biomaterial from natural sources have demonstrated about their novelistic various properties like biodegradability, bioretardant, bioadhesive, filmability etc.","PeriodicalId":93143,"journal":{"name":"Sumerianz journal of medical and healthcare","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-04-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48027213","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}
S. Fredj, Rim Ghammam, N. Zammit, Samah Ben Ammar, A. Ammar, Y. Hasni, S. Chelly, J. Maatoug, Hassen Ghanne
Objective: We aimed to assess the weight status and to determine predicted factors of excess weight among Tunisian preschool children. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study among preschoolers attending kindergarten during 2016-2017 school-years in Sousse, Tunisia. The children’s parents completed the self-administered questionnaire. Anthropometric measures (Weight and height) were taken for the children. Weight status considered body mass index (BMI) and excess weight was defined by the International Obesity Task Force (IOTF) standards. Odds ratios for excess weight were calculated using binary logistic regression analyses. Results: A total of 364 preschoolers were included with a mean age 4.49±0.9 years. The ratio boys/girls was 1.05. The prevalence of excess weight was 31.3%; CI95%:[26.7%-36.5%]). Female gender (AOR=1.74; CI95%:[1.07-2.83]), working mother (AOR=1.75;CI95%:[1.04-2.92]), sedentary behavior (AOR=1.87;CI95%:[1.01-3.51]), eating sweets (AOR=1.95;CI95%:[1.19-3.19]), eating while watching television (AOR=2.53;CI95%:[1.23-5.18]) were positively associated with greater risk of excess weight while sleep duration<10h (AOR=0.41;CI95%:[0.24-0.71]) and less educated mother (AOR=0.35;CI95%:[0.12-0.96]) were negatively associated with excess weight. Conclusion: Our results show that the prevalence of overweight and obesity among preschoolers was alarming. Prevention of obesity should start early in life through a multisectoral approach.
{"title":"Excess Weight Among Preschool Children in a Lower-Middle-Income Country: Predictors and Perspectives of Prevention","authors":"S. Fredj, Rim Ghammam, N. Zammit, Samah Ben Ammar, A. Ammar, Y. Hasni, S. Chelly, J. Maatoug, Hassen Ghanne","doi":"10.47752/SJMH.42.79.86","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47752/SJMH.42.79.86","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: We aimed to assess the weight status and to determine predicted factors of excess weight among Tunisian preschool children. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study among preschoolers attending kindergarten during 2016-2017 school-years in Sousse, Tunisia. The children’s parents completed the self-administered questionnaire. Anthropometric measures (Weight and height) were taken for the children. Weight status considered body mass index (BMI) and excess weight was defined by the International Obesity Task Force (IOTF) standards. Odds ratios for excess weight were calculated using binary logistic regression analyses. Results: A total of 364 preschoolers were included with a mean age 4.49±0.9 years. The ratio boys/girls was 1.05. The prevalence of excess weight was 31.3%; CI95%:[26.7%-36.5%]). Female gender (AOR=1.74; CI95%:[1.07-2.83]), working mother (AOR=1.75;CI95%:[1.04-2.92]), sedentary behavior (AOR=1.87;CI95%:[1.01-3.51]), eating sweets (AOR=1.95;CI95%:[1.19-3.19]), eating while watching television (AOR=2.53;CI95%:[1.23-5.18]) were positively associated with greater risk of excess weight while sleep duration<10h (AOR=0.41;CI95%:[0.24-0.71]) and less educated mother (AOR=0.35;CI95%:[0.12-0.96]) were negatively associated with excess weight. Conclusion: Our results show that the prevalence of overweight and obesity among preschoolers was alarming. Prevention of obesity should start early in life through a multisectoral approach.","PeriodicalId":93143,"journal":{"name":"Sumerianz journal of medical and healthcare","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-04-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42497847","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}
Ion channels are membrane proteins, which play a great role in regulating cellular excitability. Alteration of ion channel may contribute to prostate cancer. This could be linked to inherited mutations of ion channel genes which alter channel’s biophysical properties, in a prostate cancer. It is an observed fact that genomic instability is the main cause as well as the major characteristics of prostate cancer. Prostate cancer cell genotypes are mainly characterized by uncontrolled metastasis, resistance to programmed cell death, sustained angiogenesis as well as tissue invasion and metastasis. It is known that genes encoding ion channels are affected in prostate cancer. The Membrane proteins which is involved in signaling in cell and among cells, for coupling of extracellular events with intracellular responses, and for maintaining intracellular ionic homeostasis ion channels which contribute to some extents to pathophysiological features of each prostate cancer.
{"title":"Perspective of Ion Channels in Prostate Cancer","authors":"N. Johnkennedy, B. Hauwa, E. Cletus","doi":"10.47752/SJMH.42.69.72","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47752/SJMH.42.69.72","url":null,"abstract":"Ion channels are membrane proteins, which play a great role in regulating cellular excitability. Alteration of ion channel may contribute to prostate cancer. This could be linked to inherited mutations of ion channel genes which alter channel’s biophysical properties, in a prostate cancer. It is an observed fact that genomic instability is the main cause as well as the major characteristics of prostate cancer. Prostate cancer cell genotypes are mainly characterized by uncontrolled metastasis, resistance to programmed cell death, sustained angiogenesis as well as tissue invasion and metastasis. It is known that genes encoding ion channels are affected in prostate cancer. The Membrane proteins which is involved in signaling in cell and among cells, for coupling of extracellular events with intracellular responses, and for maintaining intracellular ionic homeostasis ion channels which contribute to some extents to pathophysiological features of each prostate cancer.","PeriodicalId":93143,"journal":{"name":"Sumerianz journal of medical and healthcare","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-04-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48446851","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}
S. Mensah, M. A. Essuman, Augustine Brah, Phyllis A. Aboagye, A. Boye
Objective: Automobile mechanics are exposed to a wide range of chemicals contained in brake fluids, detergents, lubricants, paints, metal cleaners, solvents and fluids. Constant exposure to these chemicals puts mechanics at risk. This study aimed to assess the diverse hazards in working environment of automobile mechanics in Cape Coast Metropolis, Ghana. Method: A questionnaire-based survey was conducted among 225 automobile mechanics in Cape Coast Metropolis. The questionnaire sought information on possible hazards, health problems associated with work, use of personal protective equipment and where workers seek help when they fall ill. The interview was followed by measurement of blood pressure, hematological profile and liver function test. Results: Most auto-mechanics, welders, car sprayers and electricians were exposed to diesel, electrodes, paints and soldering iron respectively. Productive cough, abdominal pain, nausea and breathlessness were common clinical conditions reported by these mechanics. Blood pressure and haematological parameters were all in their normal ranges when compared to bench reference ranges. Conclusion: Most mechanics were conscious about their health, however, showed poor health seeking behavior and poor use of protective measures against possible hazards. Proper education of this economically viable group on workplace hazards, the types and properties of the different protective devices in order to safeguard their health is needed.
{"title":"Assessment of Hazards, Health Consciousness and Health Seeking Behavior of Automobile Mechanics in Cape Coast Metropolis, Ghana","authors":"S. Mensah, M. A. Essuman, Augustine Brah, Phyllis A. Aboagye, A. Boye","doi":"10.47752/SJMH.42.60.68","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47752/SJMH.42.60.68","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: Automobile mechanics are exposed to a wide range of chemicals contained in brake fluids, detergents, lubricants, paints, metal cleaners, solvents and fluids. Constant exposure to these chemicals puts mechanics at risk. This study aimed to assess the diverse hazards in working environment of automobile mechanics in Cape Coast Metropolis, Ghana. Method: A questionnaire-based survey was conducted among 225 automobile mechanics in Cape Coast Metropolis. The questionnaire sought information on possible hazards, health problems associated with work, use of personal protective equipment and where workers seek help when they fall ill. The interview was followed by measurement of blood pressure, hematological profile and liver function test. Results: Most auto-mechanics, welders, car sprayers and electricians were exposed to diesel, electrodes, paints and soldering iron respectively. Productive cough, abdominal pain, nausea and breathlessness were common clinical conditions reported by these mechanics. Blood pressure and haematological parameters were all in their normal ranges when compared to bench reference ranges. Conclusion: Most mechanics were conscious about their health, however, showed poor health seeking behavior and poor use of protective measures against possible hazards. Proper education of this economically viable group on workplace hazards, the types and properties of the different protective devices in order to safeguard their health is needed.","PeriodicalId":93143,"journal":{"name":"Sumerianz journal of medical and healthcare","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43121621","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}
D. Chebil, J. Maatoug, R. Ghammem, N. Zammit, S. Fredj, H. Ghannem
Introduction: The purpose of this study was to estimate the prevalence and identify factors associated with simultaneous risk factors occurrence (clustering) for chronic diseases among adults. Methods: A cross-sectional population-based study was carried out with 1977 adults in Sousse, Tunisia. The simultaneous occurrence of tobacco smoking, physical inactivity, inadequate or unhealthy diet, obesity, and high blood pressure was assessed. The independent variables were demographic and socioeconomic characteristics. Results: Overall, 61% of Tunisian adults had two or more unhealthy risk factors compared to only 11% with none of the five risk factors. Prevalence of risk factors was greater in older subjects, females, married, with lower education, unemployed, and those with high socioeconomic status. Risk factors clustered in multiple combinations. The simultaneous presence of all risk factors was 40% higher of what would be expected by combining the individual prevalence of these risk factors. Physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, obesity, and high blood pressure showed the strongest association among the clusters. Conclusion: Multiple chronic disease risk factors are frequent and occur more often than expected among Tunisian adults, especially women, married, older subjects, with low education and high socioeconomic level. Information on high risk groups will help in planning future preventive strategies.
{"title":"Socio-Demographic Association of Multiple Risk Factors and Their Clustering in Urban Population of Adults","authors":"D. Chebil, J. Maatoug, R. Ghammem, N. Zammit, S. Fredj, H. Ghannem","doi":"10.47752/SJMH.42.52.69","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47752/SJMH.42.52.69","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: The purpose of this study was to estimate the prevalence and identify factors associated with simultaneous risk factors occurrence (clustering) for chronic diseases among adults. Methods: A cross-sectional population-based study was carried out with 1977 adults in Sousse, Tunisia. The simultaneous occurrence of tobacco smoking, physical inactivity, inadequate or unhealthy diet, obesity, and high blood pressure was assessed. The independent variables were demographic and socioeconomic characteristics. Results: Overall, 61% of Tunisian adults had two or more unhealthy risk factors compared to only 11% with none of the five risk factors. Prevalence of risk factors was greater in older subjects, females, married, with lower education, unemployed, and those with high socioeconomic status. Risk factors clustered in multiple combinations. The simultaneous presence of all risk factors was 40% higher of what would be expected by combining the individual prevalence of these risk factors. Physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, obesity, and high blood pressure showed the strongest association among the clusters. Conclusion: Multiple chronic disease risk factors are frequent and occur more often than expected among Tunisian adults, especially women, married, older subjects, with low education and high socioeconomic level. Information on high risk groups will help in planning future preventive strategies.","PeriodicalId":93143,"journal":{"name":"Sumerianz journal of medical and healthcare","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43724558","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}
J. J. Alba-Romero, P. Ruíz-Flores, G. Castro-Escarpulli, S. Hernández-González, A. Martínez-Romero, J. L. Ortega-Sánchez
The objective was to analyze the virulence factors dependent on Cuorum Sensing and drug resistance in strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Virulence factors such as pyocyanin, beta-lactamase, biofilm, and antibiotic resistance were determined in 95 strains of P. aeruginosa isolated from hospitalized patients. Genus and species were identified by protein analysis by MALDI-TOF. 100% of the strains were resistant to at least one drug and the highest proportion was 32 strains resistant to 4 drugs and 5 resistant PAM strains. In the analysis of virulence factors, 98.8% produce at least one virulence factor and 48.9% are beta-lactamase producers. Therefore, it is concluded that P. aeruginosa strains isolated from clinical samples constitute a risk factor for hospitalized patients.
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