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A Study of the Effect of Educative Drug Awareness Session on the Knowledge of Young Adolescents, their Teachers and Parents
Abstract: Background: Changes in lifestyle, along with easy access to media and internet have among other factors lowered the age of exposure to drugs and alcohol among youth. Within this context, the parent teacher association of a private high school in Mumbai approached Kripa Foundation to conduct a preventative educative drug awareness session for their students (Grade 8 to 12), their teachers and parents. The session aimed to (i) increase the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 10–22 Read article
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Assessment of Iodine Deficiency Disorders among Children in Rural Areas of Ajmer District, Rajasthan
Abstract: Iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) is a major public health problem in the India. In spite of the fact that the technology available for its prevention; makes this problem the most amenable of the nutritional deficiencies. The present study was conducted to assess the Iodine Deficiency Disorder among school going children in rural areas of Ajmer district as no data are available on this aspect. A total of 100 school going …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Asymptomatic Malaria—A Missed Opportunity in the Planned 2030 Malaria Elimination Programme in Ethiopia
Abstract: Background: Malaria intervention in Ethiopia has been strengthened significantly in the past decade with significant reduction in incidence and prevalence. However, continuous surveillance on malaria disease incidence was suggested for effective control and elimination. In difference to this suggestion, malaria elimination programme in the country is missing asymptomatic malaria as a prime target. Thus, the aim of this study was to determine prevalence of asymptomatic malaria and associated factors in …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 4–9 Read article
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Vaccination as a Prevention Strategy to Control Rotavirus Gastroenteritis in Children
Abstract: Among the viral causes of gastroenteritis, rotavirus is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children of less than 5 years. Globally, every year, it accounts for more than 500,000 deaths. The main mode of transmission is by faecal-oral route. Although in most of the children, the Rotavirus infection remains asymptomatic, in some leads to acute diarrhoea and severe dehydration. Moreover, malnutrition contributes to the severity of disease and …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2011 · pp. 27–32 Read article
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Awareness and Knowledge Regarding Hepatitis B Infection, Mode of Transmission and Prevention among People of Cameron Highlands, Malaysia
Abstract: The Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a major cause of liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma in humans. Every year 600,000 people die of illness related to HBV infection. This research is an attempt to study the awareness of HBV infection, modes of transmission and prevention among students, hospital personnel and public of Cameroon highlands of Malaysia. Majority of the hospital personnel are well aware of this infection and have adequate …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 11–17 Read article
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Baseline Study about Basic Facts on HIV/AIDS
Abstract: AIDS education is important, especially for young generation; and school is the most important means of reaching out to them. This also applies to the recovering alcoholics and drug users who had been correlated with lifetime tendency towards high risk sexual behaviors. It is easy to think that AIDS is only meant to be worried by drug users, the LGBT community, or people having a lot of sexual partners. This …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 30–41 Read article
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Prevalence of Protein Energy Malnutrition Among Under-Five Children Belonging to Rural Areas of Ambala, Haryana, India
Abstract: Objective: A study to assess the prevalence of protein energy malnutrition (PEM) among under-five children with various sociodemographic variables which affect the nutritional status among under-five children in selected rural areas of Ambala, Haryana, India. Study Design and Setting: House to house visits by cross-sectional study covering 300 under-five children in rural areas of Ambala, Haryana, India. Data analysis consisted of descriptive statistics and inferential analysis of nonprobability consecutive sampling.Result: …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 14–20 Read article
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Knowledge Regarding Birth Control Measure Among Rural and Urban Adolescent Girl: Comparative Descriptive Study
Abstract: Introduction: Adolescent age group of 10–24 year is the beautiful time in which pubertal changes take place. Changes related to high risk sexual behavior and sexual feeling in particular age group need to focus towards the knowledge about contraceptive methods. Objective: To identify and compare the knowledge and attitude of adolescent girls on different birth control devices in rural and urban areas of Ambala, India. Study Design and Setting: The …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 10–17 Read article
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Descriptive Study to Assess the Life Style of Children Residing in Different Community Areas
Abstract: Lifestyle plays an important role in the development of healthy lifestyle during childhood. Children learn from the influences around them. Part of growing up is creating the habits that will follow children throughout their lifetimes and shape them as they mature. The ways to being healthy include healthy eating, physical activities, weight management, and stress management. Good health is a pre-requisite of human productivity and the developmental process. The main …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 24–31 Read article
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Effect of Heavy Backpack Load and Carrying Duration on Musculoskeletal System: Review
Abstract: Carrying a heavy backpack load can have a detrimental musculoskeletal effect on the health status of school children, army, labor tasks and adults dealing with too heavy working loads. The purpose of this study is to review the literature, to investigate the effect of a collaboration of heavy backpack load on musculoskeletal activities whilst carrying different loads. Mendeley, Cochrane Library, PubMed, Academic Search Complete, Science Direct, and Google Scholar were …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 11–17 Read article
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Prevalence of Lower back pain in a sample population of Musculo-skeletal disorders - Cross sectional community based study
Abstract: Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) is a global term for several types of disorders affecting the body’s joints, ligaments, muscles, nerves, tendons and structures that support limbs, neck and back. Low back pain (LBP) is most common musculoskeletal disorder defined as pain and discomfort, localised below the costal margin and above the inferior gluteal folds, with or without referred leg pain.LBP is one of the most common conditions encountered in clinical medicine.LBP …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 38–44 Read article
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Assessment of Road Traffic Accidents among Children in Addis Ababa City, Ethiopia; A Retrospective Record Review
Abstract: Road traffic injuries are major causes of death and disability worldwide, with a disproportionate number of occurrences in developing countries particularly in school-age children. The aim of this study is to assess the magnitude and factors associated with road traffic accidents among children in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Retrospective record review was conducted to assess road traffic accidents among children of Addis Ababa from records of all sub cities of Addis …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 25–36 Read article
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Potential of Mobile Technology (mHealth) in Medical and Health Care Delivery
Abstract: The last decade witnessed an unparalleled growth in the number of mobile phones in the country, thus linking millions of previously unconnected people not only to each other but potentially to the ‘system’ itself. The ubiquity of mobile phones, their ease, affordability and the already existing mobile phone technology and capabilities can be used to provide innovative opportunities for various public health measures. Various studies have already indicated that mobile …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 19–24 Read article
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A Triangulation Study to Assess the Behavior of Patients, Family Members and Healthcare Providers Regarding DOTS Programme in Selected DOTS Centers of Delhi
Abstract: Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is a major public health problem in the country. India is the highest TB burden country globally and accounts for one-fifth of the global incidences. The present study was taken under research to assess the behavior of patients, family members and healthcare providers (HCPs) regarding DOTS programme in selected DOTS centers of Delhi, India. Objective: The objectives were to assess the behavior pattern of patient, family members, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 27–36 Read article
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Descriptive Research Study to Assess the Knowledge of Mental Illness and its Prevention among People Residing in Selected Areas of Shrirampur
Abstract: Introduction: Mental disorder is a syndrome characterized by the clinical significant disturbance in the cognition, emotion regulation or behavior that reflects a dysfunction in the developmental processes underlying mental functioning psychological and biological Method And Material: A descriptive study was carried out to the ‘A study to assess the level knowledge of common people regarding mental illness and its prevention residing at selected areas Data was collected from selected forty …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 33–36 Read article
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A Literature Review on Future Perspective of Metformin use for Chemotherapy
Abstract: The emergence of metformin as a potential anticancer and cancer-preventive therapeutic tool is exciting. More recently, metformin has been associated with decreased cancer incidence and mortality in diabetic patients and the insulin-lowering effects of metformin are integral to its anticancer properties. With the added benefits of being readily available, economical, and easily tolerated with good safety profile, it can be effortlessly transitioned from bench to bedside for cancer therapy. So, …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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The Inappropriate Application of Medication in the Context of Surgical Procedures: A Review
Abstract: The initiation of substance abuse frequently commences during adolescence, a critical developmental period. Extensive research has consistently revealed a pronounced connection between drug use and the consumption of cigarettes and alcohol. Understanding the prevalence of substance abuse, with a specific focus on the use of cigarettes and alcohol, is paramount in formulating effective strategies for prevention and control of drug consumption. Therefore, embarking on an initial exploration of the prevalence …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 27–32 Read article
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A Statistical Analysis of Cephalic Index of the Different Communities of Assam Brought for Autopsy at Department of Forensic Medicine, Gauhati Medical College and Hospital
Abstract: Cephalic Index also known as ‘Cranial Index’ or ‘Index of Breadth’ is one of the important parameters that help to differentiate human races. The cephalic index was first described by a Swedish anatomist, Anders Retzius (1796–1860) and was first used in physical anthropology in classifying ancient human remains of Europe. It is one such data obtained from skull which can aid in identification of a particular race or community, describe …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 31–37 Read article
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Aḥwāl-I-Sū’al-Qinya: Whether these are Associated with Sū’al-Qinya (Iron Deficiency Anemia) or Not? An Attempt to Validate
Abstract: Being an ancient system of medicine, Unani system is diagnosing and treating human ailments since antiquity. This system is serving mankind since the time when there were no sophisticated equipped tools of diagnosis. Ancient Unani scholars have described diseases on the basis of their particular and peculiar sign and symptoms ((aḥwāl) aiding in quick diagnosis and assistance. Irony, with an age of 4000 years, still anemia is the most common …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 17–21 Read article
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Brief Concept of Waja ul Mafasil and its Management in Unani System of Medicine: A Review
Abstract: Waja-ul-Mafasil (Osteoarthritis) also known as degenerative arthritis is a progressive joint disease, occurring in middle and later life. Osteoarthritis is a leading cause of disability worldwide despite its development in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. A comprehensive description of Waja-ul-Mafasil is available in classical Unani literature. While going through the literature review of various compendiums written by Unani scholars, it is clear that this system of medicine had huge knowledge about …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 7–12 Read article