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1دورية أكاديمية
المؤلفون: Vivek Gupta, Ravi Nimonkar, Ravishekar N. Hiremath, Shafique Ahmed, Pooja Sinha, Raghavendra Huchchannavar
المصدر: Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, Vol 13, Iss 6, Pp 2385-2388 (2024)
مصطلحات موضوعية: children under 5 years, high-risk children, maternal factors, Medicine
الوصف: Background: Children, being the future of any nation, not only need special attention but also need a suiTable environment to have proper growth and development. They are also vulnerable to various diseases and disabilities. It is observed that certain maternal characteristics are helpful in the development and survival of such high-risk children. Methodology: A community-based, cross-sectional, analytic study was undertaken among children under 5 years of age in two slums. The population of both slums was 1550, out of which children under 5 years of age were 196 (12.64%), which constituted the study population. The “high-risk” children were identified based on pre-development criteria of “risk factors.” Data was collected by interview technique, physical examination of the children, and checking of medical documents. The data regarding “high-risk” children were analyzed to determine the association of “high-risk” children with maternal factors like birth order, education, and occupation of the mother and child being looked after as the mother’s substitute. The data obtained was subjected to standard statistical methods to achieve valid comparisons. Results: The present study revealed that out of 196 children under 5 years of age surveyed, 88 were “high-risk” children which constituted a prevalence rate of 44.89%. A significant association had been found between the prevalence of “high-risk” children and factors like birth order, education, and occupation of the mother and child being looked after by the mother’s substitute. Conclusion: The study showed a significant association between various maternal factors and high-risk children. Thus maternal social and environmental factors along with enhancing pregnancy health go a long way in preventing high-risk children and betterment of child health.
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2دورية أكاديمية
المؤلفون: Pahula Verma, Swarnima Saxena, Gunjan, Ravishekar N Hiremath, Pooja Sinha
المصدر: Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, Vol 12, Iss 10, Pp 2482-2487 (2023)
مصطلحات موضوعية: abnormal uterine bleeding, post-menstrual syndrome, tubal ligation, Medicine
الوصف: Background: The term post-tubal sterilization syndrome has been used variously to include abnormal menstrual bleeding, pre-menstrual dysmenorrhea distress, hysterectomy, and miscellaneous other conditions like the need for recanalization, the feeling of regret, and menopausal syndrome. Objectives: To compare the menstrual disorders in post-tubal ligated and non-ligated women and also to compare the histopathology of endometrium in both post-tubal ligated and non-ligated groups in order to compare the menstrual disorders. Materials and Methods: It is a comparative cross-sectional study on 200 women between 30 and 50 years, divided into two groups and further into two sub-groups in each group. Group 1 includes cases (post-tubal ligated), and group 2 includes controls (non-tubal ligated); sub-group I includes patients with abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB), and sub-group II includes patients without AUB. Data were recorded using standard performa along with investigations and detailed examination. Results: In the case group (post-tubal ligated), maximum patients of 39.22% were having polymenorrhea and 29.41% patients had menorrhagia, whereas in the control group (non-tubal ligated), maximum patients of 38.78% had polymenorrhea and 30.61% had menorrhagia, respectively. However, the difference is statistically non-significant (P value = 1.00). Conclusion: Our study suggests that the incidence of menstrual disorders did not differ significantly with tubal ligation. The patients worried about the effects of tubal ligation on their future life that must be counseled and that tubal ligation has no adverse effect on their life including their menstrual pattern. The findings of the study help family physicians in educating the clientele. We also recommend large studies with multiple centers so as to give statistically significant findings of associations.
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3دورية أكاديمية
المؤلفون: Tejavathi Nagaraj, V S Vaishnavi, Holenarasipur Nagesh Santosh, Durga Okade, Pooja Sinha, J Anitha
المصدر: Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Vol 35, Iss 3, Pp 315-318 (2023)
مصطلحات موضوعية: cardiovascular diseases, chronic periodontitis, hepcidins, Dentistry, RK1-715, Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine, R895-920
الوصف: Background: Hepcidin is a 25 amino acid peptide expressed in the liver. Discovered as late as 2002, hepcidin is a master regulator of iron metabolism and is sensitive to inflammation. Chronic periodontitis, being an inflammatory condition, affects levels of hepcidin. There exists a linear correlation between chronic generalized periodontitis (CGP) and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Objective: To assess and compare serum hepcidin between Group I (Control Group—CGP without CVD) and Group II (Case Group—CGP with CVD). Methods: Blood samples of 20 patients from Group I and 20 patients from Group II were collected and centrifuged to separate serum samples. ELISA kit was used for the estimation of serum hepcidin levels. The statistical analysis was done using G-Power version 3.1 software. Results: The serum hepcidin levels in Group I and Group II were found to be insignificant (P = 0.742679, P < .05). Conclusion: Serum hepcidin levels were higher in Group I when compared with Group II. We can conclude that there is an increase in the hepcidin levels due to inflammatory conditions. However, using hepcidin as a biomarker in CVD needs further examination using a larger sample size with long-term observations.
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4دورية أكاديمية
المؤلفون: Shruti Raj, Sonali Saha, Gaurav Singh, Kavita Dhinsa, Anshul Sharma, Pooja Sinha
المصدر: Journal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry, Vol 21, Iss 3, Pp 222-229 (2023)
مصطلحات موضوعية: first permanent molars, general dental practitioners, molar incisor hypomineralization, other dental specialists, pediatric dentists, Dentistry, RK1-715
الوصف: Background: Molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) is the hypomineralization of systemic origin of one to four permanent first molars, frequently associated with affected incisors. It is presented as demarcated enamel opacities of different colors, occasionally undergoing posteruptive breakdown. The characteristic feature of MIH is the clear demarcation between the affected and sound enamel. There is an asymmetry of defects present in the molars and incisors where one molar or incisor can be severely affected, while the contralateral tooth may be clinically sound or have only minor defects. Aim: The study aimed to assess and compare the knowledge, perceptions, and clinical experience of general dental practitioners (GDPs), pediatric dentists (PDs), and other dental specialists (DSs) in Northern India about MIH. Methodology: Online survey methods were used to collect the responses from Northern Indian dentists regarding their knowledge and perceptions about MIH. The survey tool focused on participants' sociodemographics, clinical experience, perceptions, clinical management, and preferences for further training. The level of knowledge regarding MIH was compared among the three groups. Data analysis utilized Chi-square and one-way analysis of variance followed by Tukey's post hoc test using SPSS Statistics version 26. Results: The majority of respondents had observed MIH in their practice (77.3%). The participants who had a postgraduate degree had a significantly higher knowledge score value than GDPs (P < 0.001). Conclusion: Dissemination of evidence on MIH to dental practitioners, especially to GDPs, is highly needed to assure confidence in MIH diagnosis at an early stage when it can be best managed.
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5دورية أكاديمية
المؤلفون: Mahua Roy, Debasree Gangopadhyay, Siddhartha Saha, Sushil Sukla, Pooja Sinha
المصدر: Journal of Indian College of Cardiology, Vol 12, Iss 2, Pp 71-75 (2022)
مصطلحات موضوعية: gerbode defect, percutenous closure, open heart surgery, Diseases of the circulatory (Cardiovascular) system, RC666-701
الوصف: Gerbode defect is very rare cardiac abnormality accounting for
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6دورية أكاديمية
المؤلفون: Panchali Kashyap, L Vamsi Krishna Reddy, Pooja Sinha, Ila Verma, Jyoti Adwani
المصدر: Journal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry, Vol 20, Iss 1, Pp 43-48 (2022)
مصطلحات موضوعية: knowledge, oral hygiene, plaque index, Dentistry, RK1-715
الوصف: Background: Health education is a part of health promotion and disease prevention measures to improve the oral health and well-being of all children. When education and entertainment are combined to make the process of learning a joyful one, it facilitates and reinforces child's learning in a thought-provoking and self-motivating format. Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of conventional and game-based oral health education on oral hygiene performance of 12-year-old private school children of Lucknow city. Materials and Methods: The study population aged 12 years comprised 160 participants. This was followed by a school survey in which the 12-year-old school children were randomly assigned into two groups: Group A and Group B after the necessary inclusion and exclusion criteria. A pretest evaluation of their knowledge regarding oral health and the estimation of debris index simplified and plaque index was carried out. Children in Group A were given oral health education through PowerPoint presentation once daily for 7 days. Children in Group B were educated through the play method (i.e., crosswords and quiz with PowerPoint presentation). The evaluations regarding oral health-related knowledge were done using pretested, predetermined questionnaire, and debris scores, and plaque scores were recorded using debris index simplified component of OHI-S by (J. C Green and Jack R Vermillion 1964) and Plaque Index by Loe H (1967), respectively, on postintervention 1, 3, and 6 months. Statistical analysis was done using the t-test and ANOVA test which was carried out using the SPSS software version 21.0 for Windows, and the value of P < 0.001 was considered statistically significant. Results: In Group B, high knowledge scores of 4.05, 4.73, and 6.02 were obtained on postintervention 1, 3, and 6 months, respectively. In both the groups, there was a significant increase in good oral hygiene scores and a significant decrease in debris scores and plaque scores on postintervention 1, 3, and 6 months' follow-up, but much better scores were seen in group B compared to Group A at both the follow-ups. Conclusion: As the knowledge scores of children increased and debris score and plaque score decreased considerably, thereby the implementation of game-based oral health education program is an easy and effective method in improving the oral health and preventing oral diseases.
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7دورية أكاديمية
المؤلفون: Nisha Malik, Pooja Sinha, Smiti Nanda, Namita Batra, Vikram Singh, Ravishekar N Hiremath
المصدر: Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, Vol 16, Iss 3, Pp QC05-QC08 (2022)
مصطلحات موضوعية: infertility, knowledge, socio-economic scale, Medicine
الوصف: Introduction: In the last decade, there was a substantial reduction in fertility rates in Indian women. Despite a high burden of infertility, Fertility Awareness (FA) among people of reproductive age group is generally poor. Infertility is associated with significant negative impact on social and psychological well-being of the married couple. Therefore there is a need for awareness on fertility among Indian women. Aim: To assess the level of fertility awareness and determine the impact of socio-demographic and reproductive variables on FA among a cohort of Indian women seeking fertility treatment. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India, including 108 women seeking fertility treatment over a period of six months. Participants were interviewed with a 10 item questionnaire and categorised into low (score
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Relation: https://www.jcdr.net/articles/PDF/16131/52185_CE[Ra1]_F[SH]_PF1(JY_SS)_PN(KM).pdf; https://doaj.org/toc/2249-782X; https://doaj.org/toc/0973-709X
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8دورية أكاديمية
المؤلفون: Mahua Roy, Pooja Sinha, Amitabha Chattopadhyay
المصدر: Journal of Indian College of Cardiology, Vol 11, Iss 3, Pp 155-159 (2021)
مصطلحات موضوعية: anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery, coarctation of the aorta, coronary artery thrombus, idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy, Diseases of the circulatory (Cardiovascular) system, RC666-701
الوصف: Idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy in children is a hopeless disease; most of the time, patients are destine to die or ultimately become transplant candidate. In our case series, on meticulous re-examination, treatable conditions such as obstructive disease (aortic stenosis, coarctation of aorta) or coronary artery abnormality (anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery and coronary artery occlusion by thrombus) or rhythm abnormality (supraventricular tachycardia) were diagnosed, and all patients were improved after successful correction of underlying cardiac disease.
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9دورية أكاديمية
المؤلفون: Madhuri Kumari, Sabyasachi Saha, Vamsi Krishna Reddy, Pooja Sinha
المصدر: Journal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry, Vol 18, Iss 3, Pp 246-249 (2020)
مصطلحات موضوعية: home, public place ban, school restriction, smoking, smoking ban, Dentistry, RK1-715
الوصف: Background: This study focused on the estimation of the prevalence of tobacco use among school-going students (between the age of 14 and 17 years) and to determine the relation between the extent of restrictions on smoking at home, at school, and in public places. Materials and Methods: A total of 310 school students of Lucknow aged 14–17 years were selected by the convenient sample design. A specifically designed questionnaire was used for determining the relation between the extent of restrictions on smoking at home, at school, and in public places and smoking uptake and smoking prevalence among school students. A cross-sectional survey with merged records of extent of restrictions on smoking in public places was done. The collected data were analyzed and tested for significance using the Statistical Software Package, SPSS software for windows (version 23.0). Descriptive statistics were used to measure the frequency distribution with a P value 0.05. Results: More restrictive arrangements on smoking at home were associated with a greater likelihood of being in an earlier stage of smoking uptake. Based on the questionnaire on the tobacco restriction, 93.9% admitted to having complete restriction on smoking at home, 42.1% had school ban, and 42.1% had strong school ban, whereas 57.9% had no or weak ban 97.7% of the participants followed the restriction on smoking at the public places (P value 0.001). Conclusion: The restrictions at home and public places and enforced bans in schools have a protective effect on teenage smoking.
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10دورية أكاديمية
المصدر: Journal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry, Vol 16, Iss 1, Pp 18-21 (2018)
مصطلحات موضوعية: Geriatric population, prevalence, risk indicators, root caries, Dentistry, RK1-715
الوصف: Introduction: Prevention of root caries among geriatric population is of concern for both general and oral health. It is generally accepted that appropriate prevention regimes for root caries should be based on accurate risk assessments. Aim: This study aims to assess the risk indicators for root caries in geriatric population of Lucknow. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was designed to determine the risk indicators for root caries in elderly population of Lucknow. A sample of 295 subjects was taken, aged 60–74 years. Data collection was done using a pro forma and all relevant information was noted. Statistical analysis was performed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences 17.0 (Chicago, Inc., USA). Chi-square test and multiple logistic regression analysis were applied to know the statistical significance. Results: The prevalence of root caries was 93.5%. Statistically significant differences (P < 0.05) observed across family income, education, tobacco history, oral hygiene index simplified, and community periodontal index. Conclusion: Overall, the prevalence of root caries was very high among geriatric population. Oral health policies and preventive measures are needed focusing on the special needs and socially deprived population to improve the quality of life.
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