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International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 2021
Background: Women all over the world now have to spend almost 1/3rd of their lives in menopausal ... more Background: Women all over the world now have to spend almost 1/3rd of their lives in menopausal years. Therefore, menopause now is a concerning matter to maintain and improve women’s health. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is an effective treatment for menopausal symptoms. This study was conducted to determine knowledge, attitude and practice toward menopause HRT among women. Objective of the study was to determine the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice related to menopause and HRT among women.Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out in May 2020 to July 2020 in a rural area of Ernakulam district of Kerala, India. 150 women were interviewed using a predesigned, pretested questionnaire.Results: In the present study, 42.6% of menopausal women had knowledge of menopausal symptoms. 31.3%, 38% and 26% knew that menopause increases risk of cardiovascular, osteoporosis and breast cancer respectively. 16.6% think menopausal women should consult a physician, only 42% of ...
Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics, 2022
Aim of the study: Immunization can be considered as a boon to the human kind as it helps to eradi... more Aim of the study: Immunization can be considered as a boon to the human kind as it helps to eradicate diseases. It has contributed to curtailing the mortality of children under-5 years in India. Giving awareness to the parents is the first and foremost factor to achieve the goal. Methods and Materials: This study is carried out for a period of 8 months at Navodaya Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Raichur on the title “Knowledge of Mothers about the Children Immunization Status in Pediatric Inpatient and Outpatient Department” and the sample size was 2000 mothers who have visited department of paediatric with their children. Result: It was observed that only 60% of the mothers were having knowledge about BCG, Hep A, Hep B, DTP and Polio. Although it is a fairly good knowledge score, the mothers were not informed about the need, dosing schedule of many vaccines. Conclusion: Our study concluded that the extent of knowledge, attitude and practice of parents about child vaccin...
The study was carried out to assess the effect of l- thyroxine on low density lipoprotein(LDL), h... more The study was carried out to assess the effect of l- thyroxine on low density lipoprotein(LDL), high density cholesterol(HDL) and total cholesterol(TC) in hypothyroid patients. 50 patients who were newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism and on treatment with thyroxine was taken for the study. Patient’s demographic details, family history, symptoms experienced and laboratory investigation of TSH (Thyroid stimulating hormone), T3 (Triiodothyroxine), T4(Tetraiodothyronine) levels were collected and this were analysed by descriptive statistics methods. The study reveals that in case of hypothyroidism patients having age group below 45 years an increase in weight and increase in cholesterol level is observed. It is also observed that lower limits of TSH during the course of treatment and improvement in T3 and T4 levels in hypothyroid patients of the same age group. This detailed study of the investigations indicate that the normal level of TSH,T3,T4 and cholesterol level at the end of 3rd m...
Journal of the Medical Sciences, 2017
Until few decades ago, Diabetes was generally seen as a problem in developed countries. However w... more Until few decades ago, Diabetes was generally seen as a problem in developed countries. However with changing lifestyle and diet diabetes has emerged as an important public health concern in developing countries. As Diabetes is associated with many microvascular and macrovascular complications. Uncontrolled and untreated Diabetes mellitus is life threatening as well as finanacial burden. This study is intended to evaluate the affordability of the right medication to the right patient at the right time plays a pivotal role in better patient care. Cost of illness analysis (CIA) is defined as the evaluation and assessment of resource used in treating an illness. It comprises direct cost, indirect cost, intangible cost. Direct cost implies the cost generated by the resources used in treating the disease like expenditure of medical cost, hospital services and drugs. The largest components of medical expenditures are: hospital inpatient care, prescription medications to treat complication...
International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 2021
Background: HIV/AIDS epidemic has emerged as one of the most serious and enormous health problems... more Background: HIV/AIDS epidemic has emerged as one of the most serious and enormous health problems associated with high morbidity and mortality rate. A prospective questionnaire based observational study was carried out in Kottathala community of Mylom Gramapanchayat, Kottarakkara to analyse the peoples knowledge on HIV/AIDS, as well as attitudes towards HIV patients and actual sex practices for the control or prevention of HIV.Methods: A total of 150 participants were interviewed by using a predesigned questionnaire and responses were reviewed and analysed by using descriptive statistics namely total numbers and percentage.Results: Out of 150 participants females were more (84%) and most of them were under the age group of 18-30 years. Majority of the participants had higher degree of education (51.33%) as they are still youth. The overall participants had a higher degree of knowledge regarding HIV and most of them had a positive attitude towards the HIV patients. Around 84% of part...
International Journal of Pharma Research and Health Sciences, 2019
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PTE) are known as venous thromboembolism (VTE)... more Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PTE) are known as venous thromboembolism (VTE). DVT occurs when a thrombus (a blood clot) forms in deep veins of the body, usually in the lower extremities. It can cause swelling or leg pain, but sometimes may occur with no symptoms. Awareness of DVT is the best way to prevent the
International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 2020
Background: Maternal health services have a potentially critical role in the improvement of repro... more Background: Maternal health services have a potentially critical role in the improvement of reproductive health. The use of health service related to availability, quality and cost of services as well as the social structures, health beliefs and personal characteristics of the users. Objective was to determine the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice related to antenatal care (ANC), danger signs and family planning among the pregnant women.Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out in May 2020 to August 2020 in a rural area of Thrissur district of Kerala, India. 150 pregnant women (aged 18‑35 years) attending the antenatal clinics were interviewed using a predesigned, pretested questionnaire.Results: The knowledge and attitude of the participants towards antenatal care, danger signs of pregnancy and adopting family planning methods was adequate in the study population. The total score of knowledge was 80%, positive attitude was 91% and practice was 77%. The participan...
Until few decades ago, Diabetes was generally seen as a problem in developed countries. However w... more Until few decades ago, Diabetes was generally seen as a problem in developed countries. However with changing lifestyle and diet diabetes has emerged as an important public health concern in developing countries. As Diabetes is associated with many microvascular and macrovascular complications. Uncontrolled and untreated Diabetes mellitus is life threatening as well as finanacial burden. This study is intended to evaluate the affordability of the right medication to the right patient at the right time plays a pivotal role in better patient care. Cost of illness analysis (CIA) is defined as the evaluation and assessment of resource used in treating an illness. It comprises direct cost, indirect cost, intangible cost. Direct cost implies the cost generated by the resources used in treating the disease like expenditure of medical cost, hospital services and drugs. The largest components of medical expenditures are: hospital inpatient care, prescription medications to treat complications of diabetes, anti-diabetic agents and diabetes supplies, physician office visits, nursing/residential facility stays. Whereas Indirect costs include: increased absenteeism, reduced productivity while at work for the employed population, reduced productivity for those not in the labour force, inability to work as a result of disease-related disability and lost productive capacity due to early mortality , care giver cost and QOL.
International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 2021
Background: Women all over the world now have to spend almost 1/3rd of their lives in menopausal ... more Background: Women all over the world now have to spend almost 1/3rd of their lives in menopausal years. Therefore, menopause now is a concerning matter to maintain and improve women’s health. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is an effective treatment for menopausal symptoms. This study was conducted to determine knowledge, attitude and practice toward menopause HRT among women. Objective of the study was to determine the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice related to menopause and HRT among women.Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out in May 2020 to July 2020 in a rural area of Ernakulam district of Kerala, India. 150 women were interviewed using a predesigned, pretested questionnaire.Results: In the present study, 42.6% of menopausal women had knowledge of menopausal symptoms. 31.3%, 38% and 26% knew that menopause increases risk of cardiovascular, osteoporosis and breast cancer respectively. 16.6% think menopausal women should consult a physician, only 42% of ...
Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics, 2022
Aim of the study: Immunization can be considered as a boon to the human kind as it helps to eradi... more Aim of the study: Immunization can be considered as a boon to the human kind as it helps to eradicate diseases. It has contributed to curtailing the mortality of children under-5 years in India. Giving awareness to the parents is the first and foremost factor to achieve the goal. Methods and Materials: This study is carried out for a period of 8 months at Navodaya Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Raichur on the title “Knowledge of Mothers about the Children Immunization Status in Pediatric Inpatient and Outpatient Department” and the sample size was 2000 mothers who have visited department of paediatric with their children. Result: It was observed that only 60% of the mothers were having knowledge about BCG, Hep A, Hep B, DTP and Polio. Although it is a fairly good knowledge score, the mothers were not informed about the need, dosing schedule of many vaccines. Conclusion: Our study concluded that the extent of knowledge, attitude and practice of parents about child vaccin...
The study was carried out to assess the effect of l- thyroxine on low density lipoprotein(LDL), h... more The study was carried out to assess the effect of l- thyroxine on low density lipoprotein(LDL), high density cholesterol(HDL) and total cholesterol(TC) in hypothyroid patients. 50 patients who were newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism and on treatment with thyroxine was taken for the study. Patient’s demographic details, family history, symptoms experienced and laboratory investigation of TSH (Thyroid stimulating hormone), T3 (Triiodothyroxine), T4(Tetraiodothyronine) levels were collected and this were analysed by descriptive statistics methods. The study reveals that in case of hypothyroidism patients having age group below 45 years an increase in weight and increase in cholesterol level is observed. It is also observed that lower limits of TSH during the course of treatment and improvement in T3 and T4 levels in hypothyroid patients of the same age group. This detailed study of the investigations indicate that the normal level of TSH,T3,T4 and cholesterol level at the end of 3rd m...
Journal of the Medical Sciences, 2017
Until few decades ago, Diabetes was generally seen as a problem in developed countries. However w... more Until few decades ago, Diabetes was generally seen as a problem in developed countries. However with changing lifestyle and diet diabetes has emerged as an important public health concern in developing countries. As Diabetes is associated with many microvascular and macrovascular complications. Uncontrolled and untreated Diabetes mellitus is life threatening as well as finanacial burden. This study is intended to evaluate the affordability of the right medication to the right patient at the right time plays a pivotal role in better patient care. Cost of illness analysis (CIA) is defined as the evaluation and assessment of resource used in treating an illness. It comprises direct cost, indirect cost, intangible cost. Direct cost implies the cost generated by the resources used in treating the disease like expenditure of medical cost, hospital services and drugs. The largest components of medical expenditures are: hospital inpatient care, prescription medications to treat complication...
International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 2021
Background: HIV/AIDS epidemic has emerged as one of the most serious and enormous health problems... more Background: HIV/AIDS epidemic has emerged as one of the most serious and enormous health problems associated with high morbidity and mortality rate. A prospective questionnaire based observational study was carried out in Kottathala community of Mylom Gramapanchayat, Kottarakkara to analyse the peoples knowledge on HIV/AIDS, as well as attitudes towards HIV patients and actual sex practices for the control or prevention of HIV.Methods: A total of 150 participants were interviewed by using a predesigned questionnaire and responses were reviewed and analysed by using descriptive statistics namely total numbers and percentage.Results: Out of 150 participants females were more (84%) and most of them were under the age group of 18-30 years. Majority of the participants had higher degree of education (51.33%) as they are still youth. The overall participants had a higher degree of knowledge regarding HIV and most of them had a positive attitude towards the HIV patients. Around 84% of part...
International Journal of Pharma Research and Health Sciences, 2019
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PTE) are known as venous thromboembolism (VTE)... more Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PTE) are known as venous thromboembolism (VTE). DVT occurs when a thrombus (a blood clot) forms in deep veins of the body, usually in the lower extremities. It can cause swelling or leg pain, but sometimes may occur with no symptoms. Awareness of DVT is the best way to prevent the
International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 2020
Background: Maternal health services have a potentially critical role in the improvement of repro... more Background: Maternal health services have a potentially critical role in the improvement of reproductive health. The use of health service related to availability, quality and cost of services as well as the social structures, health beliefs and personal characteristics of the users. Objective was to determine the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice related to antenatal care (ANC), danger signs and family planning among the pregnant women.Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out in May 2020 to August 2020 in a rural area of Thrissur district of Kerala, India. 150 pregnant women (aged 18‑35 years) attending the antenatal clinics were interviewed using a predesigned, pretested questionnaire.Results: The knowledge and attitude of the participants towards antenatal care, danger signs of pregnancy and adopting family planning methods was adequate in the study population. The total score of knowledge was 80%, positive attitude was 91% and practice was 77%. The participan...
Until few decades ago, Diabetes was generally seen as a problem in developed countries. However w... more Until few decades ago, Diabetes was generally seen as a problem in developed countries. However with changing lifestyle and diet diabetes has emerged as an important public health concern in developing countries. As Diabetes is associated with many microvascular and macrovascular complications. Uncontrolled and untreated Diabetes mellitus is life threatening as well as finanacial burden. This study is intended to evaluate the affordability of the right medication to the right patient at the right time plays a pivotal role in better patient care. Cost of illness analysis (CIA) is defined as the evaluation and assessment of resource used in treating an illness. It comprises direct cost, indirect cost, intangible cost. Direct cost implies the cost generated by the resources used in treating the disease like expenditure of medical cost, hospital services and drugs. The largest components of medical expenditures are: hospital inpatient care, prescription medications to treat complications of diabetes, anti-diabetic agents and diabetes supplies, physician office visits, nursing/residential facility stays. Whereas Indirect costs include: increased absenteeism, reduced productivity while at work for the employed population, reduced productivity for those not in the labour force, inability to work as a result of disease-related disability and lost productive capacity due to early mortality , care giver cost and QOL.