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A Bayesian Case-Control Study to Study the Effect of Covariates in Gall Bladder Carcinoma
Abstract: The paper provides a Bayesian study to see the effect of different covariates in developing gallbladder carcinoma from a group of patients examined in the form of case-control scenario. The cases are those who have developed carcinoma from a group of gallbladder patients and the control are those who belong to the latter category but not in the former. The study has also been extended to evaluate the odds ratio, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2011 · pp. 1–24 Read article
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Indirect Treatment Comparison in Meta-Analysis Using Three Methods for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Abstract: Background: The data were extracted from the comparative effectiveness review (CER) on pharmacological treatments for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) developed by the International University of North Carolina Evidence Based Practice Center (UNC EPC). The included studies enrolled patients with active RA despite oral disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARD) therapy. The outcome measures of choice were American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 20/50/70 response rates.Objective: To compare and find the best treatment for RA …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 22–27 Read article
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Magnitude of Premarital Sex and Associated Factors among Preparatory School Students in Alamata Town, North Ethiopia, 2014
Abstract: Worldwide adolescents, both boys and girls, are physically mature earlier and the age at which people marry is rising. These leave a widening of gap time during which adolescents can potentially engage in unprotected and unsafe premarital sex. The purpose of this study was to assess the magnitude of premarital sex and associated factors among Alamata preparatory school students, Northern Ethiopia. A school-based, cross-sectional study was conducted in Alamata town …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 12–20 Read article
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A Case-control Study on the Impact of Obesity on the Physical and Mental Health of Children
Abstract: The primary objective of the research is to determine prevalence of metabolic comorbidities in obese children. Specifically, we aim to assess the occurrence of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, stress and depression in this population. This study is conducted upon children and adolescents aged 2-19 years. A total of 2874 studies was searched and collected from electronic databases like PubMed, PubMed Central and Google Scholar by the use of keywords. Upon …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 10–18 Read article
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Nonrandomized Trial on Assertive Training Module among Nursing Students
Abstract: Assertiveness is an important behavior for today’s professional nurse. As nurses move away from traditional subservient roles and perceived stereotypes it increases a nurse’s needs to behave in assertive manner. Time series non-equivalent control (quasi experimental) group design was adopted to determine the effectiveness of assertiveness training module among under graduate nursing students from Punjab. Assertiveness training module was developed. Baseline assertiveness level of study participants was assessed with Rathus …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 26–32 Read article
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Prevalence of Sexual Violence and Its Associated Factors Among Female Night Time Students of Junior And Secondary Schools in Mekelle City, Northern Ethiopia, 2013
Abstract: Sexual violence refers to any sexual act directed against a person’s sexuality by any person regardless of their relationship to the victim. Sexual violence is prevalent and is a major public health and human rights problem worldwide. The problem is not different from this in Ethiopia. However, lack of data has hindered full understanding and development of appropriate interventions. The objective of the study was to assess the prevalence of …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 6–20 Read article
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Patterns and Risk Factors of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus among Mothers Who Visited Antenatal Clinics in Public Health Centers of Mekelle City, Tigray, Ethiopia, 2015
Abstract: Gestational diabetes mellitus is associated with significant morbidity in the short and long-term, for both mother and offspring. It is now well established that women with a history of GDM are at a significant increased risk of developing type-2 diabetes, later in life. There were limited studies conducted on pattern and risk factors of gestational diabetes mellitus in Tigray region. The aim of this study is to assess patterns and …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 12–20 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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Air Pollution and Immune Disorders in Women from Urban Punjab: A Clinical and Epidemiological Study
Abstract: Background: Urban Punjab, particularly cities like Ludhiana, Amritsar, and Jalandhar, experiences some of the highest air pollution levels in India due to industrial activity, vehicular emissions, and agricultural practices. Despite this, gender-specific health impacts—especially related to immune function—remain inadequately studied. Objective of the study is to investigate the relationship between air pollution exposure and immune-related disorders in women residing in urban Punjab. A cross-sectional study was conducted from 2022 to …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Noise and Pollution Control · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 36–40 Read article
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The Role of Tobacco Consumption in Oral Cancer Incidence in Punjab and Haryana
Abstract: Background: Oral cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in India, especially in the northern regions, like the states of Punjab and Haryana, where the prevalence of tobacco consumption, smoking, and smokeless forms, is high. Nevertheless, the specific contribution of different types of tobacco and other risk factors related to oral cancer occurrence in these populations has been poorly investigated. The purpose of this investigation is to …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 30–36 Read article
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The Importance of Self-Care for Healthcare Professionals in North India: A Regional Analysis of Burnout, Resilience and Institutional Support
Abstract: Background: Burnout in healthcare professionals is described using the framework of Occupational Health and Resilience Theory, where self-care is an individual-level coping mechanism and institutional support is an organizational-level moderator. However, there is a lack of regional data from North India on the structural and contextual factors influencing burnout. Healthcare workers (HCWs) in North India face mounting pressures due to high patient loads, limited mental health resources, and overlapping professional …
Published in International Journal of Behavioral Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 24–29 Read article
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Academic Performance and Its Associated Factors Among Pawe Health Science College Students in Benishangul-Gumuz Regional State, North-West Ethiopia
Abstract: Background: Academic performance can be defined as the degree to which a teacher, an institution, or a student meets short-term or long-term learning objectives. Continuous assessments and the student’s overall cumulative grade point average (CGPA) are typically used to measure academic achievement. Objectives: To assess academic performance and its associated factors among students, in the case of Pawi Health Science College, Benishangul-Gumuz Regional State, North-West Ethiopia, 2025. Methods: An institution-based …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 24–35 Read article
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A Study to Compare The Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Risk Associated with Smokeless Tobacco Consumption and Smoking
Abstract: The aim of this study was to compare the cardiovascular disease risk factors amongst smokeless tobacco consumers, smokers and non-tobacco consumers. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among smokeless tobacco consumers, smokers and non-tobacco consumers at AIIMS. Thirty exclusively smokeless tobacco consumers (group I), 30 exclusively smokers (group II) and 30 non-tobacco consumers (group III) were enrolled. Subjects included males who were between 35 and 60 years, who had been consuming …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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A KAP Study of Occupational Exposures to Blood and Body Fluids Among Nursing Staff of Tertiary Level Hospitals of Delhi
Abstract: Health care professionals, particularly nursing staff, are at risk of occupational exposure to blood and body fluids. A total of 250 nurses from two similar tertiary level institutions were included in this study which revealed the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of nursing professionals with regard to prevention of occupational exposure to various injuries at their workplace. The type of exposures and their associations with risk behaviors were also analyzed by …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2011 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Partograph Utilization and Associated Factors among Graduating Health Professional Students in Asella Referral and Teaching Hospital, Ethiopia, 2016
Abstract: Background: Outcome of labor and delivery are unpredictable events, which if not monitored properly can result in a maternal and fatal mortality and morbidity. The World Health Organization (WHO) promotes the use of the partograph to monitor and improve the management of labor and to support decision-making regarding interventions.Objective: This study aimed to assess proper utilization of partograph and its associated factors.Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 127 participants …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 12–18 Read article
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Malocclusions and Associated Factors among Children with Neuropsychological, Sensory and Physical Disabilities in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Abstract: Background: Malocclusions have negative impacts on oral health of children with disabilities. Knowledge on factors associated with malocclusions may help planning preventive measures, necessary for disabled children. The study objective was therefore to determine the prevalence of malocclusions and their associated factors among children with disabilities in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.Methods: It was a cross-sectional survey that involved 384 children with neuropsychological, sensory and physical disabilities in Dar es Salaam, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 17–26 Read article
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Tuberculosis Treatment Outcomes among TB Patients at FenoteSelam District Hospital, West Gojjam Zone, Amhara, Northwest Ethiopia
Abstract: Introduction: Tuberculosis is a major public health problem throughout the world. One third of the world’s population is estimated to be infected with bacilli and hence at risk of developing active disease. It is the second leading cause of death from an infectious disease worldwide after HIV, which caused an estimated 1.8 million deaths. The main reason for this is the high rate of death as an unsuccessful outcome. Incomplete …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 1–8 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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Determinants of Short Inter-Birth Interval among Child Bearing Age Women in Mekelle City, Northern Ethiopia: Community Based Case Control Study
Abstract: Background: In Ethiopia, where there is high maternal mortality and fertility rate, enhancing optimal inter-birth interval is one of the key strategies to promote the health status of mothers and their children. The purpose of this study is therefore, to understand the determinants for having short inter-birth interval among women in child bearing age. Methods: This unmatched case-control study involved 330 (110 cases and 220 controls) women in child bearing …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 6–20 Read article
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A Case-Control Study Examining Determinants of Neonatal Near-Miss in Public Hospitals in Tigray Region, Northern Ethiopia
Abstract: Background: A neonatal near-miss (NNM) is defined as a morbid event that nearly results in newborn death within 28 days postpartum. Every year, four million newborn babies die in the first month of life in low and middle-income countries. However, the determinants of NNM have not been studied in depth in Ethiopia. This study attempted to examine the determinants of NNM in Tigray Region, Northern Ethiopia. Method: We used unmatched …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 1–11 Read article