iosr-JNHS   Volume-8 ~ Issue-6 ~ Nov - Dec .2019

Abstract: Tuberculosis (TB) is a major global health problem. Poor nutritional status is associated with risk of TB and unfavorable outcome. The objectives of this study were to assess nutritional status of pulmonary tuberculosis patient receiving Anti-tuberculosis treatment and to find out the association between nutritional status and selected socio-demographic variables.A Descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the nutritional status of pulmonary tuberculosis patient. Total 84 pulmonary tuberculosis patients were selected by convenient sampling technique. Study was conducted at Directly Observed Treatment Short course (DOTS) clinics under BP Koirala Institute of Health sciences (BPKIHS) Nepal. Subjective Global Assessment (SGA) tool was used for data collection.....

Keywords: Anti-tuberculosis Treatment; Nutritional status; Pulmonary Tuberculosis

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Abstract: Background: Malaria infection during pregnancy is a major public health problem in tropical and subtropical regions throughout the world. The burden of malaria infection during pregnancy is caused mainly by Plasmodium falciparum, the most common malaria species in Africa. This study is aimed at assessing the knowledge, attitudes and perception of malaria among the pregnant women attending the antenatal clinic in general hospital Gboko, Gboko Local Government, Benue State. Method: This research is an ex post facto cross-sectional study that focuses on only pregnant women. Structured questionnaires were developed, validated and administered to the respondents and information on age, occupation, marital status, number.....

Keywords: Malaria prevention, Pregnant women, Treatment

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Abstract: Community Health Volunteers are key in increasing immunizations uptake. One of their roles include identifying those who need immunization and referring them to health facilities for further care. In Kenya, KDHS 2014 report indicates basic vaccination coverage reduced from 77 percent in 2008 to 71 percent in 2014 and the proportion of children who were fully immunized in West Pokot is only 31%. Little is known about the contribution of Community Health Volunteers in utilization of immunization services in Kenya and Pokot South, Sub-County is not an exception. This study, therefore, sought to determine the factors influencing performance of CHVs in utilization of immunization services in Pokot South, Sub-County ofWest Pokot County. A cross-sectional research design using mixed methods of data collection was adopted targeting CHVs and the households served in the community units.The study employed multi-stage sampling method to select villages, community units and the households that were randomly sampled. The sample size calculation was based on Yamane's formula (1967) with resultant.....

Keywords: Immunization,Performance, Community Health Volunteers, PokotSouth Sub- County, Kenya

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Abstract: Introduction:Postpartum depression is acknowledged to be an urgent global concern that needs to be addressed early to prevent or minimize its harmful consequences. The costs of untreated postpartum depression can be harmful for the mother, the infant, the family and society.Objectives: The aim of this current study was to examine the level of depression among postnatal mothers in Bangladesh.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional design was utilized with the participation of 120 postnatal mothers using convenient sampling. The Edinburgh Postnatal depression scale was used to identify mothers at risk for postnatal depression symptoms (score >12). Descriptive statistics- mean, standard deviation, frequency, percentage for socio-demographic characteristics and inferential statistics- ANOVA, t-test and correlation were used to examine the relationship between socio-demographic characteristics and postnatal depression.Results: The prevalence of overall post-natal depression was 115 (95.8%) and highest number of mother.......

Keywords: Depression, Postnatal mothers, Edinburgh postnatal depression scale.

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Abstract: Background:Fever is an everyday reaction to a set of situations, mainly the infection.Lack of knowledge regarding fever and febrile illness continues to be one of the most prevalent public health issues encountered by parents of young children. Traditional Practices relating to fever are numerous.It may include; touching the child's forehead for measuring body temperature, giving boiled herbs, making iced-cold water sponging or baths, and rubbing the child's body with vinegar, lemon or alcohol. Objective:Determine mothers' knowledge and traditional practices for management of their feverish children. Setting: The study was conducted at Pediatric Outpatient and Medical Departments of Sidi Salem General Hospital. Subjects: A convenience sample of 250 mothers who had feverish children under five years comprised study subjects. Tool: One tool used; Mothers' knowledge and traditional practices for management of their feverish children structured interview schedule....

Keywords: Fever, traditional Practices, mothers'knowledge, Under five.

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Abstract: La maladie de Caroli est une dilatation kystique segmentaire congénitale des voies biliaires intrahépatiques. C'est une cause rare de cholestase chronique et de lithiases intrahépatique. Nous rapportons un cas d'une patiente de 62 ans atteinte de maladie de Caroli localisé unilobaire gauche, révélé par un tableau d'angiocholite et confirmé par le couple echo-TDM. Traité par hépatectomie gauche avec des suites simples et une évolution favorable A propos de cette observation et d'une revue de la littérature, les au

Keywords: Caroli, unilobaire, gauche

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Abstract: The objective of this study was to explore the perceptions of the renting motorcyclist (RM) on the psychoactive substance (PS) abuse and its perceived socio-economic and health consequences among operators in Sokoto town. The study selected nine participants through purposive sampling technique. Data was analyzed utilizing Nvivo v11 qualitative software, which led to the emergence of three themes. Based on the observed general pattern of the analyzed information, the result indicates that majority of the RM abused PS because the substance makes them work for longer hours, it protects them from cold and hunger, it keeps them awake, and it increases their energy during operation. Additionally, concerning the commonly abused PS, the result shows that Tramol, Cigarette, Arab tea, Marijuana, Kolanut, and Cough syrups are the commonly abused PS. Moreover, with regards to social.

Keywords: Psychoactive substances, renting motorcyclists, abuse, Nigeria

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Abstract: Obstetric fistula is a catastrophic disease that affects women mostly in the third world societies, such as Nigeria. This qualitative descriptive study explored the views of the diseased victims, utilizing nine (9) respondents'; fistula patients, health workers and health related government officials from Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara states, Nigeria, on the influence of public transportation on health-seeking behavior among obstetric fistula patients. Based on the foregoing, the data collected from the participants was analyzed using Nvivo v11 qualitative software, which led to the emergence of a theme, which is public transportation. The study recommended designing policies that would inspire patients to participate in therapy, as a result, tackling the scourge of obstetric fistula disease. Specifically, the study recommends the providing the victims with the obstetrics healthcare services, ensuring gender equality in terms of employment opportunities, encouraging girl-child education in the region and boosting public transportation

Keywords: Perceived influence, Transportation, health-seeking behavior, obstetric fistula

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Abstract: Shift work is one of the more apparent and dramatic components of the work environment. It has been clearly linked to a series of acute and chronic effects on the organism, most of them related to the circadian rhythmicity of the body. ( 1 ) Many industrialized countries adopted shift work with a view to optimize utilization of human resources and to ensure continuity in operation of various production houses. The reasons for growing number of shift workers are manifold while some major factors being : quality in the current day lifestyle demands immediate and round the clock service from various indispensable sectors such as public health, transport, security, communication and media. Modern industries depend upon expensive machines and, continuity in the functioning is extremely mandatory and cost effective (2).

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Abstract: Pulse oximeter is used in the delivery room to assess the cardiopulmonaryadaptationof the newborn to extrauterine environment. WHO (2017) recommended delayed cord clamping (DCC) from 1-3 minutes and applying kangaroo care for all newborns for their benefits.Aim of the study was to assess stability of neonatal oxygen saturation (SpO2) with delay cord clamping whilepracticing kangaroo mother care in the delivery room and compare it with defined references ranges of oxygen saturation.Material and methods: an observational study was used to carry out the study. The study was conducted at delivery room of Damanhour National Medical Institute. Convenience sample of 150 full term neonate with their mothers were included.Tool: Assessment sheet was used to collect required data which is consisted of three parts, part I for maternal assessment, part II for neonatal assessment and part III for Oxygen saturation and heart rate assessmenttill 15 minutes.Results: It was found that the....

Keywords: oxygen saturation,delay cord clamping,kangaroo mother care and delivery room.

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Abstract: Body image is a critical psychosocial problem in nasopharyngeal cancer patients which can affect their life quality. It can be handled by psychosocial therapy which can increase body image by conducting cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). The objective of the research was to identify the effectiveness of CBT on increasing body image in nasopharyngeal cancer patients. The research used quasi experimental method with equivalent control group design. The samples were 66 respondents: 33 of them were in the intervention group and the other 33 of them were in the control group, taken by using consecutive sampling technique. The result of the research, using statistic independent t-test, showed that there was the difference in the body image of nasopharyngeal cancer patients between intervention........

Key Words: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Body Image, Nasopharyngeal Cancer

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Abstract: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a breathing disorder ehich morbidity and mortality rate is increasing any time. It causes the patients to be unable to do his physical activity so that they need to increase and maintain their physical activity by changing their health behavior. The intervention can be done by doing trantheoretical model (TTM). The objective of the research was to identify the influence of education based on TTM on increasing physical activity of COPD patient at the Pulmonary Clinic of the USU Hospital. The research used quasi experiment with equivalent control group design. The samples were 92 respondents consisted of 46 respondents in the intervention group and 46 respondents in the control group, taken by using consecutive sampling technique. The data were analyzed.......

Key Words: Education, Trantheoretical Model (TTM), Physical Acxtivity, COPD

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