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Volume-19 (2020);
No. 4 (October-December)
Published on March 25, 2021
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2020;4:1
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Sharma A, Chauhan GS, Priyanka.
Reach of Communication Channels in Promoting Family Planning among Women in Rural Rajasthan. |
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Abstract: Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) is an essential intervention program to publicize health-giving knowledge among the masses and bring behavioural changes in individuals. The program incorporates the basic feature of Sustainable Development Goal 3, which focusses on “ensuring healthy lives and wellbeing promotion of all”. Objective: The study explored the reach of communication channels and the level of health awareness about family planning among rural women. Setting Analysis of IEC activities were undertaken in the seven administrative divisions of Rajasthan. Method: A cross-sectional study in which family planning assessment was done by administering a planned structured questionnaire. Sample: Data was collected from 275 women in the age group of 15-49 years. Results: The study reported a very high level of awareness towards family planning (97.09%). Interestingly, 71% of women knew the suitable age of bearing first child after marriage and 90% of them were aware of spacing between two children. ASHA workers, others (community discussion, friends, and relatives) and Television were the major source of communication. Newspaper, radio, etc. exuded minimal information. Respondents revealed greater awareness about Tubectomy (89%), contraceptive pills (80.52%), Vasectomy (75.28), Injectable contraception (74.53) as well. Conclusion: Women demonstrated a high level of awareness about family planning and interpersonal communication was the key to mass awareness.
Key words: Family planning, mass media, interpersonal communication, IEC, health awareness |
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2020;4:2
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Roy S, Pal A, Sen J.
Age-Specific and Sex-Specific Variations in Body Composition of Adults Belonging to the Rajbanshi Population of Darjeeling District, West Bengal, India. |
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Abstract: Human body can be quantified at several levels depending on the clinical concerns. Body composition holds utmost importance in the study of nutritional status and health, especially among adult individuals. The present cross-sectional study was conducted among 450 adult individuals (aged 19-49 years) belonging to the Rajbanshi scheduled caste and residing near Siliguri town, Darjeeling district, West Bengal, India. Height and weight were measured using standard procedures. Percentages of subcutaneous fat and skeletal muscles (of whole body, trunk, arms and legs), body fat percentage and visceral fat percentages were measured using Omron Karada body fat analyzer. All the statistical analyses were performed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS version 23.0, SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL). Sexual dimorphism was observed in all variables denoting body composition. There are pronounced body-segmental differences in body composition variables between males and females. The mean values of all recorded variables were found to change significantly with an increase in age.
Key words: Bio-impedance, Rajbanshi, West Bengal, Body composition, Adults |
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2020;4:3
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Das K, Mukherjee K, Ganguli S, Bagchi SS.
Socio-Demographic Factors Associated with Health Condition Among Adult Sabar Males of Purulia, West Bengal: A Cross-Sectional Study. |
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Abstract: The present study seeks to understand the effect of socio-demographic factors on health conditions among the 350 Sabar adult males, ages 18-60 years living in the Purulia district of West Bengal. Anthropometric measurements of height (cm), weight (kg) was taken using standard technique and body mass index (BMI) was derived. A pre-tested questionnaire was used to access their socio-demographic condition. Chi-square test, one-way ANOVA, and independent-sample t-test were performed to find out the significant association and differences between socio-demographic variables and nutritional categories. Results revealed a high prevalence (45.4%) of undernutrition (BMI <18.5 kg/m2) among the studied population. It has also been found that socio-demographic variables like education, occupation, income, source of drinking water, and sanitary latrine had a significant (P<0.05) impact on their health. In conclusion, this study highlighted the importance of considering socio-demographic factors in the context of health research and the implementation of health promotion programs.
Key words: Sabar, Undernutrition, Socio-demographic variables, Tribe, India |
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2020;4:4
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Banu SH, Razick JA.
Study on the Menstruation Pattern and Weight Status of College Girls in Chennai, South India. |
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Abstract: The health of adolescent girls demands greater attention. The ‘double burden’ of undernutrition and overnutrition, as well as, menstrual irregularities seem to be on the rise among young Indian girls. The present study was undertaken to assess the menstrual pattern and weight status of the college girls in Chennai. The study included 560 college girls (aged 17-22), selected by stratified random sampling. A self-formulated questionnaire was used to elicit information. Height and weight were taken as per standard procedure. The collected data was statistically analysed using frequency distribution and Chi-square test. Results indicated 20%, 18.9% and 2.5% to be underweight, overweight and obese respectively. 10.9% complained of menstrual irregularity. A significant association between BMI and menstrual irregularity was observed. Since combined occurrence of higher BMI and menstrual irregularity can affect the reproductive health or cause adverse complications later in life, early identification and right interventions at adolescent stage are crucial.
Key words: Menstrual Irregularity, Weight status, College girls |
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2020;4:5
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Kanwar N, Kumar S, Verma BS.
Predicting Severity in Acute Organophosphate Poisoning with Clinical Scoring and its Correlation with Serum Pseudo Cholinesterase Levels. |
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Abstract: Poisoning is the most common mode of unnatural death in South East Asia, causing hundreds of thousand deaths per year. Organophosphorus (OP) compounds are commonly used as pesticides. Easy availability and widespread use has increased the likelihood of poisoning with these compounds. The present study was done to predict severity in acute organophosphate poisoning with clinical scoring and serum pseudocholinesterase levels. Total 60 patients of acute organophosphorus poisoning patients are enrolled in the study after fulfilling inclusion and exclusion criteria. The study was done at IGMC Shimla, Himachal Pradesh in the period of June 2018 to July 2019. POP score was applied and serum pseudocholine esterase levels are estimated. Suitable statistical methods applied to assess correlation and variables. Majority of patients were aged between 21 to 40 years, with M:F ratio of 2:1. Most common consumed compound was chlorpyriphos and mainly for suicidal intent. Bradycardia was the most common clinical feature. There was significant correlation between the severity of poisoning categorized by the POP scale and the serum cholinesterase at the time of initial presentation of the patients, requirements of atropine on the first day of admission, the total amount of dose of atropine , atropine needed and the average duration of hospital stay(<0.01) . We concluded that POP score scale is useful for determining the severity of the poisoning. POP scale can be used to treat OP poisoning patients in terms of need of ventilator, hospital stay and atropine dose; at the same time being important indicator of mortality. POP scale can be used readily in all level of health care from primary to tertiary level health care.
Key words: POP scale, Organophosphorous poisoning, Pseudocholinesterase levels |
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2020;4:6
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Mustafa A, Alam MS, Shekhar C.
The Effects of Social Media Consumption Among the Internet Users During COVID-19 Lockdown in India: Results from an Online Survey. |
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Abstract: In previous studies it has been found that spending too much time on social media can have negative effects on social and mental wellbeing of the users. Average time spent on social media increased drastically during covid-19 lockdown in India. The present study thus aims to analyze the direct and indirect effects of extensive social media and social networking services’ usage during the lockdown in India. A nationwide online survey was conducted through a ‘Google Forms’ questionnaire between 30th June 2020 to 27th July 2020. A total of 818 respondents took part in the study. ‘Social media effect index’ was constructed using exploratory factor analysis. Ordinal logistic regression was employed to analyze the effect of social media consumption on social and mental wellbeing of respondents. The average time spent on social networking sites in a day increased from 3.08 hours to 5.17 hours.75% people reported an increased time spent on social media and other services during the lockdown. 60% had reported procrastinating due to extensive SNS usage and had also experienced irregularities in sleep pattern. Respondents from age group ‘21 – 30’ (OR: 0.22, 95% CI: 0.08 - 0.62) were 78% less likely of having a higher index value compared to ‘>30 years’ age group. During the lockdown there has been a significant increase in social media consumption. The study finds mixed effects of social media consumption during lockdown on users however younger participants reported a negative effect of the consumption on their social and mental well being.
Key words: Social Media, Social Networking, Covid-19, Online Survey, Mental Well-Being |
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2020;4:7
Case Report |
Peter J, Thomas P, Mathew DG, George E.
Human Dirofilariasis. |
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Abstract: Dirofilaria is a parasitic nematode of domestic and wilds animals that can infect humans accidentally via the bite of potential vectors. Zoonotic filariasis caused by Dirofilaria repens (D. repens) is prevalent in several regions of the world. Human D. repens infections in Europe, Africa and Asia is considered an emerging zoonosis in these continents. The resultant infection from dirofilariasis can cause nodular lesions in lung, subcutaneous tissue, peritoneal cavity or eyes. Most of the documented cases of human dirofilariasis recorded in India had ocular infections, but very few subcutaneous dirofilariasis has been reported. This paper reports a case of dirofilariasis involving facial subcutaneous region. The clinical features, diagnostic issues and treatment aspects are considered.
Key words: Dirofilaria, Subcutaneous, Zoonosis |
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2020;4:8
Case Report |
Covantev S, Zabudskaya K, Belic O.
Extrasplenic Arterial Anastomosis – A Crucial Anatomical Variation. |
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Abstract: Vascular anatomy of the spleen is constantly at special attention since there are various invasive and mini-invasive procedures that depend on precise knowledge of anatomy. Transcatheter partial splenic embolization is nowadays performed more often to treat a variety of conditions from patients with blunt splenic injury to interferon therapy in patients with chronic viral hepatitis. One of particularly important developmental variation is the presence of interarterial vascular anastomoses. Intrasplenic anastomosis are relatively common and are seen in 15.3%–43.3% of cases, while extrasplenic anastomoses are found less frequently in 4.9%–15.3%. We therefore present a case of an unusual splenic artery anastomosis in a 70-year-old male cadaver. The two splenic artery branches of the first order had an anastomosis thus forming a triangular arterial connection. Such anatomical variations allow surgical access and ligation, in order to achieve segmental dearterialization for hemostasis purposes and splenic preservation. They also provide a protection against ischemia in case of blockage.
Key words: Spleen, Splenic artery, Extrasplenic anastomosis, Embolization |
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