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Assessing Calcium Intake in Perimenopausal Women from Anand City
Abstract: Calcium is an essential nutrient required for numerous biological functions and its dietary deficiency leads to osteoporosis, besides playing a significant role in the pathogenesis of other diseases. The data regarding dietary intake of calcium-rich ingredients in day to day life among perimenopausal women in Anand city is limited. Well performed and pretested questionnaire was used to evaluate the intake of calcium-rich ingredients. Maximum women were housewives and followed the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 12s–20s Read article
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Association between Maternal Factors and Birth Weight of Children from a Selected Village of Anand District
Abstract: Birth weight of the child is an important predictor for neonatal and infant mortality and morbidity as well as for the nutritional status of the children. There are numerous factors such as maternal physiological, biological and socioeconomic factors leading to low birth weight. A community based cross sectional study was carried out to study the association between maternal factors and birth weight of the children. About 100 mothers were selected …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 21s–24s Read article
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Awareness and Practices Related to Breast Feeding among Lactating Mothers Residing in Anand and Vallabh Vidyanagar
Abstract: Breast feeding plays a significant role in infant’s growth and development by serving many immunological, physiological and psychological health benefits. 200 mothers were included in the study and data were collected through pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire. Results show that the majority of mothers were aware of the importance of breastfeeding and colostrum feeding. Majority of mothers fed colostrum to their neonates but not initiated breastfeeding within 1 h. Very few mothers …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 31s–38s Read article
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Treatment Seeking Behavior in Women with Urinary Incontinence, Our Experience in Rural Gujarat, India
Abstract: Urinary incontinence (UI) is defined as the complaint of any involuntary leakage of urine. It is a significant health problem with serious physical, psychological, and social consequences affecting women in all age groups. Though the prevalence is increasing all over the world, it is seen that fewer than half of women with UI seek care for their condition. We aimed to find the treatment-seeking behaviour of women suffering from UI …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 1s–5s Read article
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Nutritional Assessment of Rural Farmers in Ahmadabad District of Gujarat State—Implication for Health and Well-being
Abstract: Nutrition is an important factorcontributing to health and functional ability. Malnutrition is more common in geriatric population but it is underestimated.Nutritional status is an important component of nutritional care and state of health of any individual. This study examined the nutritional status of rural farmers of Ahmadabad district in Gujarat State using dietary assessment method and body mass index (BMI). The major objectives of the study were to determine the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 57s–63s Read article
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In silico Analysis of nsSNPs in the Human ACTN4 Gene associated with a Steroid-Resistant Nephrotic Syndrome
Abstract: The main motive of this study is to discover nsSNPs of ACTN4 gene through various insilico views. ACTN4 is one of the proteins that play a leading role in cellular pathways by altering cytoskeletal behaviour associated with steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome. Data of ACTN4 was collected from NCBI dbSNP and Uniport KB and further used to explore adverse outcome using SIFT, PolyPhen, PROVEAN and SNAP2.Out of 11 nsSNPs selected in this …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 43s–52s Read article
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Women Healthcare, Research Opportunities and Career Options: All Through Ayurveda
Abstract: Ayurveda is one of the oldest health care systems. As per Charak Samhita (One of the oldest classical text of Ayurveda), the aim of Ayurveda is to maintain the health of the healthy and cure the ailments of the diseased. Use of natural products, cost effectiveness, sustained use of thousands of years and awareness among the people regarding the indigenous has given momentum to the development of Ayurveda in recent …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 76s–79s Read article
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Awareness and Practices of Menstruation Among Rural Females
Abstract: Menstruation hygiene is of utmost importance in a female’s life. Poor menstrual hygiene is a significant reason for the high prevalence of reproductive tract infection and other related problems. The objectives of the present study were to investigate the awareness and practices of menstruation and to study menstruation hygiene practices among rural females. The demographic details, information regarding menstruation practices and hygiene were collected through pre-tested questionnaire. The results showed …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 25s–30s Read article
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Carrier prospective for Women in Biotechnological Healthcare System
Abstract: In entire world including India, the population of women is nearly equal to male, but in India traditionally women have to carry out well define household work only, but with globalization and government initiative women participation in education has been increased. Now educated women want to compete with men in all fields including various different types of carrier. With time, women participation in the field of genetic engineering and biotechnological …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 39s–42s Read article
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Effect of Soya bean Intervention on Lipid Profile of 40–60 Year Female Undergoing Coronary Intervention
Abstract: Diet and life style choices are major factors contributing to the risk of CAD which is responsible for more deaths in the whole world. It is well known that the modification on lipid concentration is a useful approach to decrease CAD mortality. Soybean contains lean vegetable protein, fibre and bioactive substance—Isoflavone. So it has got attention as cardio protective substance. Isoflavones may have lipid independent coronary benefits, such as enhancing …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 80s–86s Read article
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Exposure to Chemicals in Cosmetics and Women’s Health
Abstract: The concept of cosmetics is very old and they are in use since ancient times. The proliferation and use of cosmetics have increased manifold in modern times. The cosmetic industry has got a large chunk of the global economy. Modern cosmetics are made up of chemicals, many of which are hazardous to human health. Beauty products such as nail products, skin care products, hair products, lipsticks, oral hygiene, fragrances and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 64s–70s Read article
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Genetic Testing: An Intervention of Biotechnology for Healthy Motherhood
Abstract: The journey from a woman to a mother had been one of the sweetest of its kind. Having a child with a chronic illness has a major impact on the family as a whole, especially mothers. Mothers of a child with chronic disease experience difficulties in dealing with feelings which may subsequently lead to a dysfunctional family. Usually parenting stress is more on mothers caused by having their more affectionate …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 87s–90s Read article
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Health Status of Adolescents in Rural Area of Anand
Abstract: Aim: The study was carried out with the aim to access the health status of adolescents in a rural area of Anand. So far no studies were done over the rural areas of Anand District. Method: Cross-sectional study was conducted on 417 students of 13 – 15 years (283 males and 134 females). The data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire for socio-demographic, anthropometry (Height, Weight, BMI), physical activity level. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 91s–96s Read article
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National Iron plus Initiative (NIPI) Programme for Health: A Novel Approach in Health Care
Abstract: Anaemia is the most important risk factor for under-nutrition and poor dietary intake of iron which results in major public health problem among the vulnerable age group of life cycles such as pregnant women, infants, young children and adolescents. As per WHO, if the prevalence of anaemia at community levels is more than 40%, it is considered a problem of high consequences. As per data of NFHS-IV level of prevalence …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 103s–106s Read article
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Antibiotic Resistance in the Bacterial Isolates of Bengaluru Lakes
Abstract: Increased urbanization in Bengaluru has resulted in excessive drainage of antibiotic-resistant bacteria into its pristine lakes via sewage and seepage. This pollution of the resistant bacteria is a direct result of the unregulated use and abuse of antibiotics which has only increased over the years and become a global health threat. Regarding this issue, we conducted a study to confirm the presence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in Bengaluru lakes. For this, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 22–28 Read article
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Modernizing Pharmacovigilance: Leveraging AI,Automation, and Real-World Data for Drug Safety
Abstract: Pharmacovigilance, or PV, is “the pharmacological science relating to the detection, assessment, understanding, and prevention of adverse effects, mainly long term and short-term adverse effects of medicines.” PV’s specific objectives are to increase patient care and safety when using medications and all medical and paramedical therapies; assist in evaluating the benefits, drawbacks, efficacy, and risks of medications, ensuring their safe, prudent, and more effective use; and promote clinical training, education, …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 21–30 Read article
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The Nursing Perspective: Emerging Competencies in Midwifery and Neonatal Care
Abstract: A skilled attendant is a qualified healthcare practitioner, such as a midwife, doctor, or nurse, who has received appropriate education and training to effectively handle uncomplicated pregnancies, childbirth, and the immediate postnatal period. They are equipped to identify, manage, and refer any complications that may arise in women and newborns. Skilled attendants have the necessary knowledge and skills to manage normal pregnancies and childbirth, and their presence during delivery is …
Published in International Journal of Women's Health Nursing And Practices · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 21–26 Read article
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Negative Perceptions of Broiler Consumers: Exploring Societal Attitudes, Cultural Ethics, and Health Concerns for Sustainable Production
Abstract: Negative perceptions of broiler chicken remain a significant barrier to its acceptance and market sustainability. This study investigates the societal attitudes, cultural ethics, and health concerns that influence consumer perceptions and challenges the broiler industry. Ethical issues, including animal welfare and perceived unnatural rearing practices, often fuel consumer distrust. Health concerns such as antibiotic residues, growth hormone usage (often misunderstood), and lower nutritional value compared to native breeds further exacerbate …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 9–22 Read article
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Smart Traffic Management Systems: A Comprehensive Review of Existing Solutions
Abstract: In our nation today, when the number of automobiles keeps growing faster than the resources at our disposal, managing this problem is getting harder, and things get worse when accidents happen. Numerous facets of society are impacted by this issue, such as time wasted, health problems, pollution, traffic accidents, and economic progress. According to this paradigm, individuals can rely on traffic control technologies to reduce traffic and its consequences. We …
Published in International Journal of Optical Innovations & Research · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 27–32 Read article
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Blockchain Enabled Security Framework: Smart Healthcare
Abstract: To explores the transformative potential of blockchain technology in managing, securing, and ensuring the integrity of Electronic Health Records (EHRs). EHRs, which store vital patient information such as medical histories, diagnoses, prescriptions, and imaging results, are essential for enhancing healthcare delivery. Conventional centralized Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems encounter issues such as susceptibility to single points of failure, security risks, and constraints in maintaining data integrity. By leveraging blockchain’s inherent …
Published in Journal Of Network security · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 11–17 Read article