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Volume-5 (2006);
Issue 4 (Oct-Dec) Published on Mar 26, 2007
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2006;4-1
Original Article |
Purohit BC.
Population Stabilization
in India: A Sub-State level Analysis. |
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Abstract:
The study aims at analyzing
economic and policy factors impinging upon population stabilization measures at
the district (sub-state level) in India. It reflects upon popularly debated
notions, namely, that development is the best contraceptive or whether
contraceptive is the best development. In order to reflect upon this notion, we
hypothesize that the factors determining the success of population stabilization
measures are likely to be different across rich and poor states. It is more
likely that in a rich state economic development becomes a significant factor
for population stabilization relative to a direct intervention by the state. By
contrast, in a poorer state, direct intervention acquires main significance
relative to supporting influence of economic development. To test the validity
of our assumption, we have the district level data for the three categories of
Indian states belonging to different income levels relative to overall average
of the country. Thus we focus on the district level information of the three
states, namely, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Orissa, which in terms of per
capita income, belong to rich, middle income and poor category of states
respectively. Our regressions using district level data for three states depict
the significance of difference in influential variables across the categories.
The results thus confirm our hypothesis that direct intervention acquires main
significance at a lower level of per capita state income and economic
development becomes a major influential factor at higher levels of per capita
state income. The results also support our earlier results using state level
data. In the light of these results, it could be emphasized that in the long run
development is the best contraceptive. However, in the short run, a considerable
achievement could be made by improving basic health and family planning services
and by increasing the level of facilities including basic amenities, media and
infrastructure development.
Key words: Population
Stabilization, India, Sub-State level Analysis, Regression. |
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2006;4-2
Original Article |
Suchitra JB, Lakshmidevi N.
Hand washing Compliance - Is It A Reality? |
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Abstract:
Background: Transmission of microorganisms from the hands of health care
workers is the main source of cross-infection in hospitals and can be prevented
by hand washing. The aim of this study was to identify
predictors of noncompliance with hand washing during
routine patient care.
Materials And Methods: This is an observational
study. The participants in the study were Health Care Workers (HCWs). Doctors, nurses and ward aides working in different
wards of the hospital who were observed for compliance with hand washing.
Results: In 270 observed opportunities for hand washing,
average compliance was 63.3%. Noncompliance was highest among doctors followed
by nurses. Ward aides were most compliant.
Conclusions: Compliance with hand washing was
moderate. Variation across the hospital ward and type of HCW suggests that
targeted educational programs may be useful. Noncompliance suggests that
understaffing may decrease quality of patient care.
Key words: Hand washing, Compliance |
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2006;4-3
Short Article |
Arora R, Dias A.
Iodine and Thyroid Cancer in Goa. |
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Abstract:
There is a low
papillary to follicular ratio in iodine deficient areas. A study of malignant
thyroid tumors done over a period of 4 years in Goa shows that the ratio of
papillary to follicular carcinoma in Goa conforms to a iodine deficient status
of the population.
Key words:Iodine, Thyroid
carcinoma, Papillary, Follicular |
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2006;4-4
Short Article |
Sawalha AF, Sweileh WM, Zyoud SH, Al-Jabi SW.
Antidote Stocking at
Hospitals in North Palestine |
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Abstract:
Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the
availability and adequacy of antidote stocking at hospitals in north Palestine
based on published guidelines for antidote stocking.
Methodology: This study is a cross sectional survey of all hospitals at
north Palestine (n=11) using a questionnaire which was completed by the director
of the pharmacy department at each hospital. The questionnaire was divided into
2 parts. The first part contained a list of 25 antidotes while the second part
contained a list of 12 antidotes. This classification is based on the guideline
proposed by the British Association for Emergency Medicine (BAEM). The net
antidote stock results were compared with the American guidelines as well.
Result: The overall availability of each antidote in the first list
varied widely from zero for glucagon to 100% for atropine. The number antidotes
of the first list that were stocked in the 11 hospitals ranged from 5 to 12
antidotes but none of the hospitals stocked all the 25 antidotes. Additionally,
availability of antidotes in the second list varied widely from zero for
polyethylene glycol to 100% for dobutamine. The number of antidotes stocked
ranged from 5 to 9 but none of the hospitals stocked all the 12 antidotes.
Discussion and Conclusion: hospitals in north Palestine do not have adequate
stock of antidotes. Raising awareness of the importance of antidotes by
education, regular review of antidote storage, distribution plans, and
appropriate legislation might provide solutions. Coordination between
Palestinian hospitals and the PCDIC at An-Najah National University is also
important.
Key words: Antidote,
Hospital, Palestine, Stocking, Poisoning |
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2006;4-5
Case Report |
Marya KM, Yadav V.
Squatting - An Unusual
Cause Of Popliteal Artery Thrombosis |
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Abstract:
We report a case of acute
popliteal artery occlusion in a young male farmer as a result of prolonged squatting.
Key words: Popliteal artery, Thrombosis |
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