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A Study to Correlate Dental Caries and Food Habits among Primary School Children in Selected Schools in Honnavar, Uttara Kannada
Abstract: Background: Approximately 2 billion people worldwide have tooth decay in their permanent teeth, and 514 million children have tooth decay in their teeth. The risk of tooth decay increases as its frequency increases, sugar and food intake increases, and it tends to remain in tissues for longer periods of time. This study aims to establish the link between dental diseases and diet among primary school children in selected schools in …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 15–23 Read article
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Patient Perception on Reducing Prolonged Waiting Time in Outpatient Department in Indian Population
Abstract: Outpatient department (OPD) is the first point of contact with the patient and serves as a window to any healthcare service provided to the community. The care in OPD indicates the quality of services of a hospital and is reflected by the patient’s satisfaction and their perception about the time spent. Reducing waiting time and making sure that patients receive the right care at the right time, which will have …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 43–50 Read article
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Albizialebbeck (L.) Benth: A Wonder Drug Plant
Abstract: Folk medicine of the nature is the medicine of the local people. They are the resultant of the human close observation of the nature as well as their natural organisms. In this case, they watch the plants and their products, and they utilize them for the cure of the diseases. Magic and the witchcraft play a great role in it. In these days, the diseases are supposed to be the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 13–16 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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Attitude towards Computerized Nursing Care Plan (CNCP) among Nursing Students
Abstract: Integration of computer technology in health care industries requires objective and information on how nurses perceive the use of computers and the factors affecting the attitudes towards technology. Use of nursing care plan is a neglected part under nursing practice due to multiple reasons. A descriptive study was conducted with the aim to assess the attitude of nursing students towards the computerized nursing care plan in the selected nursing institution …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Perception of Medical Students about Electronic Discharge Summaries
Abstract: On the increase is the utilization of electronic discharge summaries (EDS) for clinical perspective as well as for research; but rarely studies have been made in recent years which look at the perspectives of medical students regarding usage of EDS. Medical students are a critical stakeholder in the hospital operations and they can provide useful analysis on everyday processes that impact patient care throughout the process of discharge summary. The …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2012 · pp. 18–29 Read article
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Stress and Job Satisfaction amongst Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists in Maharashtra
Abstract: Since India has a shortage of audiologists and speech language pathologists (ASLPs), a study like this is warranted to see if audiologists and speech language pathologists face significant levels of stress which may cause attrition. The present study was taken up to find the stress level amongst ASLPs in Maharashtra in comparison to their Western counterparts and job satisfaction in the same group. The research was survey type. Two self-administered …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 29–37 Read article
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Effect of Myofascial Release Therapy with Motor Control Exercises on Pain, Disability and Transversus Abdominis Muscle Activation in Chronic Low Back Pain
Abstract: Chronic Low back pain is the second leading musculoskeletal condition for physician visits and it is the most frequent causes for work absenteeism. It affects around 80% of people at some point during life time. It is the frequent condition for people with age under 45. Although there are various modalities in the management of low back pain but the evidences for a single modality is lacking. This study tries …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 28–32 Read article
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Health Status of Adolescents in India: A Review Article
Abstract: The term adolescence refers “to emerge” or “achieve identity” is a new concept, in development thinking. Universally, the age group of 10–19 years is thought to be the time of pre-adulthood. It is obvious that in India, age cut-off points of youths have been settled distinctively under various projects keeping in view the targets of that approach or program. For instance, young people in the draft Youth Policy have been …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 5–8 Read article
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Breaking the Bad News of Death in Hospital
Abstract: Breaking the news of death of their loved one to the family members and relatives is a highly stressful job for the treating physician which needs special skill. Each and every bereaved relative perceives the sudden death of his loved one as ‘untimely’ and ‘unfair’. A plan of action including the nonverbal communication while breaking the sad news has been elaborated here. The points mentioned herein are just broad guidelines …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 19–22 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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Reasons behind Patients Who Leave the Emergency Department without being seen by a Physician - A Qualitative Study
Abstract: Background & Objectives: Left without being seen patients (LWBS) is a serious problem that has safety and quality implications on hospitals. This study is aimed to assess long waiting time as a reason behind the patients' decision to leave the Emergency Department without being seen and to seek other reasons behind it. Methods & Materials: A descriptive cross-sectional study design was performed at a tertiary teaching hospital in Riyadh. Demographic …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 48–55 Read article
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Effect of Non-vegetarian Diet on Haemoglobin
Abstract: Anaemia is the most important concern in this world which can be caused because of blood loss, decreased or faulty red blood cell production as well as the destruction of red blood cells. This study was done on patients who visited the Unani day celebration camp at the Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine. This study was done on the patients who visited camp organised for the Unani day celebration. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 27–30 Read article
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Pandemia 2020: Gateway to the Golden Hour
Abstract: This research work emphasizes on the alterations and additions of the growth and innovation during this uncertain period of COVID-19. Pandemic being used as an opportunity to grow and glow in the respective field is as inspirational as it sounds. The shining growth may vary from person to person according to an individual's interpretation. John F. Kennedy once observed that the word “crisis” is composed of two characters: one representing …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 15–18 Read article
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Knowledge and Attitude of Autorickshaw Drivers Regarding First Aid for Road Traffic Accidents
Abstract: Basic first aid training can make difference in reducing impact of injuries and save life in accidents. Descriptive research was done to assess autorickshaw drivers' knowledge and attitude towards first aid for road traffic accidents. The objectives of the study were to assess the level of knowledge and attitude of autorickshaw drivers regarding first aid for road traffic accidents, find association of level of knowledge and attitude with selected socio …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Insufficient Food Supply and Health Challenges among Internally Displaced Persons in North West, Nigeria
Abstract: One of the challenges that have drawn the interest of the global community is internal displacement of people as a result of natural disasters or armed human conflicts or both. The persistent banditry or kidnapping in the North West of Nigeria continues to pose a serious challenge to food security and health challenges of Nigerians in general and the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in particular. It is noted that the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 65–74 Read article
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Epstein-Barr virus A Review
Abstract: The unravelling of the molecular pathogenesis of malignancy that had its beginnings in the last third of the twentieth century was, in many ways, sparked by the discovery of virus-associated tumors and oncogenic viruses. Epstein Barr virus (EBV) and other viruses that soon followed were not only exciting stories in themselves but provided models with starting points and outcomes, which, since they were specific, could be dissected and generalized. In …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2011 · pp. 10–15 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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Community Acceptance towards Male Midwives in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia, 2015/16
Abstract: Cognizant to the higher maternal mortality ratio, limited access of maternal health services and scarcity of trained health professionals in developing countries including Ethiopia, unwilling to use the existing health services considering the sex of the healthcare providers poses additional challenge for maternity care. Though remained uncovered, pregnant women’s acceptance towards male midwife becomes more awful for uptake of the services provided by the health system. Hence, the current study …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 28–44 Read article
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To Study the Effects of Butler’s Neuromobilisation and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation on Lower Limb Sensory Deficits in Chronic Stroke: A Comparative Study
Abstract: Stroke is a leading cause of functional impairments worldwide. Deficits in somatic sensations (body senses such as; touch, temperature, pain and proprioception) after stroke are common with high prevalence rates. Sensory deficits have been shown to predict poor functional outcome after stroke, including increased length of hospitalization, lower levels of discharge home, lower numbers of home discharges, and increased mortality rates. The objective of the study was to compare the …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 9–17 Read article