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Screening of Obesity and its Associated Biochemical Markers in North Indian Population
Abstract: The aim of the present study was to explore out the prevalence of biochemical markers, and their connection with obesity in north Indian population. The sample size was 300, between the ages of 10 and 60 years old from all the ethics of north India. The obesity was calculated by body mass index based on the World Health Organization standard. We collected venous blood for biochemical markers investigation (total cholesterol, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 51–54 Read article
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Knowledge and Practice of Pain Assessment and Management and Factors Associated with Nurses’ Working at Hawassa University Referral Hospital, Hawassa City, South Ethiopia
Abstract: Pain assessment and management is the pivotal nursing care. It affects patients’ improvement and quality of life. Cross sectional study was conducted to assess nurses’ knowledge and practice towards pain assessment and management in Hawassa University referral hospital, Hawassa city, South Ethiopia. An institution based cross sectional study was conducted in 2014. A total of 184 nurses working in Hawassa University referral hospital were recruited. Data were collected by semi-structured, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 24–31 Read article
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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, Practice and Associated Factors of Emergency Contraceptive Pills among Female Youths in Mekelle City, Tigray Region, North Ethiopia
Abstract: For girls and young women aged 15–19, pregnancy and childbirth is the number one killer. It’s the cause of 50,000 deaths of teenage girls every year. Ensuring that adolescent girls are able to use suitable contraception to delay the age at which they first become pregnant is a key part of the family planning challenge. Around 16 million girls between the ages of 15 and 19 give birth each year. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 7–21 Read article
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A Study on the Quality of Life of People Living with HIV/AIDS in the Kamrup District of Assam
Abstract: A study on the quality of life (QOL) of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) was conducted in the Kamrup district of Assam. This study was undertaken as a part of a livelihood project for PLWHA. The study was conducted on 40 HIV/AIDS patients. Quality of life (QOL) was evaluated using the World Health Organization’s Quality of Life (WHOQOL) – HIV BREF instrument. The respondents were evaluated according to a pre-designed …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 18–25 Read article
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Effect of Nutritional Counselling on Risk Level of Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) of Middle-aged Non-insulin Dependent Diabetics
Abstract: Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) is a form of hemoglobin that is measured primarily to identify the average plasma glucose concentration over a prolonged period of time. As the average amount of plasma glucose increases, the fraction of glycosylated hemoglobin increases in a predictable way. This serves as a marker for average blood glucose levels over the previous months prior to the measurement. Present study was conducted on diabetic patients who were …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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Skills Regarding Health Teaching among Nursing Students
Abstract: Background: Health teaching is the key resource in the nursing workforce that is able to provide health information in the community area. Health teaching and skill development are an essential part of the nursing curriculum. Community hospital experience allows a student’s nurse to improve their skills. With a view of this present study was conducted to assess the skills regarding health teaching among nursing students studying in Saraswati Nursing Institute, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 26–30 Read article
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Identification of Classroom Behaviors among the School going Children with a view to Develop a Guideline on Management of Indiscipline Behaviors
Abstract: Context: Disruptive classroom behavior leads to loss of curriculum time and creates a classroom environment that is not conducive to learning. Teachers face immense problem in dealing with such issues and are in constant dilemma on how to tackle the behavior of students in classroom. Aim: The present study was conducted to identify the classroom behaviors of school going children’s and to develop a standard guideline on management of indiscipline …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 6–11 Read article
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Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme Regarding Tracheostomy Care on Knowledge among Staff Nurses in a Selected Hospital at Kollam District
Abstract: A Quantitative study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching programme regarding tracheostomy care on knowledge among staff nurses in a selected hospital at Kollam District. The objectives of the study were to assess, knowledge of staff nurses regarding tracheostomy care, to evaluate effectiveness of planned teaching programme on knowledge of staff nurses regarding tracheostomy care, to find out the association between knowledge of staff nurses regarding tracheostomy …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 23–31 Read article
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A Pre-Experimental Study to Determine the Efficacy of a Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge and Practices Regarding Bag Technique Among Nursing Students at Rayat Bahra College of Nursing, District Mohali, Punjab
Abstract: The nursing bag is a vital tool for public health and community health nurses. The public health bag is an essential and the bag contains the fundamental content for a home visit. The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching program on knowledge and practices regarding bag technique among nursing students. A Quantitative approach, pre-experimental one group pre-test, post-test research design was adopted to conduct …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Assessment of Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy Among Art Users in Jimma University Specialized Hospital, Jimma Zone, Oromia Region, South West Ethiopia
Abstract: Background: HIV-associated morbidity and mortality gets substantially reduced with antiretroviral therapy (ART). Antiretroviral treatment efficacy exhibits significant inhibition of viral replication as well as viral load resulting in significant decrease in viral particles to a level where it becomes undetectable in the blood of HIV infected individuals. But, antiretroviral therapy (ART) requires high-level (>95%) adherence and adherence to antiretroviral therapy has been correlated strongly with HIV viral suppression, reduced rates …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 14–21 Read article
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A Comparative Study of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices about Hepatitis B and its Vaccination of Mothers in Urban Slums and Business Communities of Delhi
Abstract: To assess and compare knowledge, attitude and practices of mothers of eligible children regarding Hepatitis B and its prevention in urban slums and business communities of Delhi, a population based, comparative cross-sectional survey was carried out in the urban slums located adjacent to Maulana Azad Medical College and business locality Tilak Nagar located in West Delhi district of Delhi. The study was conducted among 128 mothers in business community and …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding breast cancer among women in selected Kudumbasree units in Pathanamthitta district
Abstract: Globally cancer is a major public health problem, one out of ten deaths occurs due to cancer. Cancer is the multiplication of the cells. Breast cancer is the cancer that forms in the cells of the breast8. Breast cancer can occur in women and rarely in men. Among women breast cancer is the second most common cancer1. In 2020, there were 2.3 million women diagnosed with breast cancer and 6,85,000 …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 16–29 Read article
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A Study on Role of Pharmacist in Providing Advanced Patient Counseling in Medication Usage in General Medicine Department of an ESI Hospital
Abstract: Aim: The present study aims at the implementation of pharmacist services in providing advanced patient counselling in medication usage in the general medicine department of an ESI hospital. Objectives: The key objectives of the study include Improving Patient safety initiatives, improving Patient health related outcomes, reducing work burden of Physicians and nurses, providing knowledge on medication usage. Methodology: (1) Study Design: It is a Prospective and observational study. (2) Study …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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A Clinical Study based Observation on Prevalence of Altered Liver Enzymes among Patients of Hepatobiliary Diseases Attending National Institute of Unani Medicine, India
Abstract: Background: Hepatobiliary disease is a major health problem responsible for millions of deaths annually. As reported, more than 40 million deaths occur annually in South-East Asia Region due to hepatobiliary diseases. This study was conducted as a clinical trial to assess the efficacy of Unani formulation, from which the data on prevalence of altered liver enzymes among patients of hepatobiliary diseases in which the study participants were collected and compiled …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 5–11 Read article
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To compare the effectiveness of the dry needling Versus instrumented assisted soft tisse mobilization Technique on scapular dyskinesia in college students with trapezitis – a comparative study
Abstract: Background: Scapular dyskinesis, a term denoting dysfunctional movement of the scapula, often involves the upper trapezius (UT) muscle, which is frequently affected by myofascial trigger points (MTrPs). Common symptoms associated with MTrPs in the UT muscle include tense and painful muscles, tension headaches, neck pain, dizziness or vertigo, and restricted range of motion in the neck and shoulder. Dry needling, a technique used to address MTrPs, targets localized hypersensitive spots …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 24–38 Read article
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in School Age Children in Mekelle, Tigray, North Ethiopia, 2017
Abstract: Introduction: Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neuron developmental disorder. African children are affected with this disorder which rates from 5.4 to 8.7%. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and its associated factors among school age children at Mekelle city, Tigray, Ethiopia, 2016/17. Method: Cross-sectional survey among 541 children at randomly selected institution was conducted between December 2016 and May 2017. Data were collected using structured …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 21–34 Read article
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The Feasibility of Bilateral Tympanoplasty in Single Sitting in Bilateral Chronic Otitis Media
Abstract: Bilateral tympanoplasty is not a routinely performed surgery by otosurgeons. The reason being is the risk of inducing sensorineural deafness and fear of bilateral ear packing post operatively that may render patient’s total deaf. The aim of the study is to assess the feasibility of bilateral tympanoplasty in single sitting in bilateral chronic otitis media. 50 patients with bilateral inactive mucosal type COM underwent bilateral tympanoplasty in same sitting. The …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 22–27 Read article
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Determinants of Caesarean Delivery in Ayder Referral Hospital, Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia 2015: A Case Control Study
Abstract: Caesarean delivery rates have been increasing around the world from time to time, with current rates in developing countries comparable to other industrialized nations. International concern over such increases has prompted the World Health Organization to suggest that caesarean section rates should not exceed 15%. A study conducted in Ayder Referral Hospital indicated that the rate of caesarean section was 21.90%. The aim of the study was to assess the …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 52–59 Read article
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Effect of Diarrhea at Admission on Time to Recovery in Treatment of Severe Acute Malnourished Children in Inpatient Therapeutic Feeding Program in Tigray Region, Ethiopia
Abstract: The mortality rate in inpatient settings remained unacceptably higher, 20–30% for marasmus and 50–60% for Kwashiorkor. This is due to inappropriate case management and co-morbidities mainly diarrhea. Despite, there was no study conducted to show the effect of diarrhea at admission on the length of time to recovery in the treatment of severe acute malnutrition among children aged 6–59 months and then there is little understanding about this issue. The …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 25–40 Read article
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Coronary Risk Reduction Discharge Training Programme (CRR-DTP) on Selfcare Behaviour Among Patients with Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI): A Randomized Controlled Trial
Abstract: AbstractObjective: The study was conducted with an objective to assess the effectiveness of coronary risk reduction discharge training programme (CRR-DTP) on self-care behaviour among patients with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Methods: A randomized control trial was conducted in Jan 2017 in HDHI, Ludhiana. 60 patients were selected on the basis of convenience sampling technique and randomly allocated to experimental (30) and control group (30). Coronary risk reduction discharge training programme …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 41–49 Read article