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{"title":"Assessment of service components of Janani Suraksha Yojana","authors":"Nita A Tanna, Vilpa Tanna, Rakesh Srivastava","doi":"10.5455/ijmsph.2020.06085202009062020","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5455/ijmsph.2020.06085202009062020","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14153,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health","volume":"54 1","pages":"1"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90820516","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Awareness and attitudes about prenatal sex determination among pregnant mothers and their perceptions regarding Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act","authors":"J. Cacodcar, S. Kalyani, M. Jindal, Kritika Tamboskar, Riya Surlakar, Hena Signapurkar, Neha Usapkar","doi":"10.5455/ijmsph.2020.02030202018082020","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5455/ijmsph.2020.02030202018082020","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act was introduced in India to provide a legal framework to support prevention of fetal foeticide and maintains a healthy sex ratio. Even after implementation of the act, illegal testing and abortions are reported. Awareness and attitudes of pregnant women will give an insight into this problem. Objectives: The objectives of this study were to study the level of awareness and attitudes among pregnant mothers at Goa Medical College toward pre-natal sex determination and female foeticide, and to study the perceptions among them regarding the PCPNDT ACT. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out among 100 consecutive pregnant women admitted from June 1 to August 31, 2019, in the antenatal wards of the Department of OBG at Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa. Results: Two-thirds (76%) of the pregnant mothers were aware of the PCPNDT Act and majority (83%) were aware that prenatal sex determination is an offence. The majority (81%) of the mothers had no specific expectations regarding the sex of the child, whereas 8% preferred having a male child and 11% preferred a female child. The most common reason for male child preference was found to be pressure from other family members. Conclusion: The majority of the pregnant mothers from Goa were aware of the PCPNDT Act and most of them do not have a specific preference for male child.","PeriodicalId":14153,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health","volume":"32 1","pages":"459-463"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91238064","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A cross-sectional study on prevalence of cyberchondria and factors influencing it among undergraduate students","authors":"Shameem R Kanganolli, N. Praveenkumar","doi":"10.5455/ijmsph.2020.01010202020022020","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5455/ijmsph.2020.01010202020022020","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The internet is a source of valuable medical information. However, when it is employed as a diagnostic procedure, it has the potential to increase health anxiety among individuals who have no medical knowledge. This is a concerning subject as a large number of people search for health information online. Objectives: The objectives of the study were (i) to estimate the prevalence of cyberchondria among undergraduate medical students. (ii) To assess the factors influencing cyberchondria among undergraduate medical students. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among undergraduate medical students of Shivamogga Institute of Medical Sciences, during June 2018–August 2018. One hundred and thirty-six undergraduate medical students were selected and data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire. A database was created in MS Excel and analysis was done using SPSS software v.20. Descriptive statistics such as frequency and percentage were calculated and Chi-square test was used. Results: The prevalence of cyberchondria was found to be 37.5%. Cyberchondria was found to be more among males, study participants belonging to Class I according to the modified B G Prasad classification, those having 24*7 access to internet, those using internet for more than 1 h during the night, and those who were using internet for ≤5 years and for ≤6 h/day. Cyberchondria was significantly associated with the use of internet during the night. Conclusion: Excessive searching for health information online has the potential to spread threat among the people and it may lead to an increase in health anxiety. We can overcome this problem by creating awareness among the general public regarding proper usage of web search engines.","PeriodicalId":14153,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health","volume":"24 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88729297","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of lockdown on non-COVID-19 patients","authors":"S. Chander, G. Gargi, A. Saini, Rakesh T Chauhan","doi":"10.5455/ijmsph.2020.11172202001122020","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5455/ijmsph.2020.11172202001122020","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 pandemic gripped many nations and lockdowns were declared to limit its spread. During those harrowing lockdown times what happened to non-COVID patients has not been answered yet. Objectives: In the present study, the authors have tried to study the impact of lockdown on the non-COVID patients. Materials and Methods: It was a retrospective study conducted in a tertiary care institute. The impact of lockdown (March 24, 2020–May 31, 2020) on number of patients visiting outpatient department (OPD), admission, and deaths of non-COVID patients due to medical causes in wards of internal medicine and emergency was studied and compared with the corresponding period in 2019 (March 24, 2019–May 31, 2019). Results: OPD numbers plummeted from 14,050 in 2019 to just 3916 during lockdown a reduction of 258.78%. The total admissions appreciated from 887 in 2019 to 959 during lockdown 2020 an increase of 8.11%. The rate of admission substantially surged from 6.31% in 2019 to 24.48% in lockdown. Death rate witnessed a marginal increase from 2.36% in 2019 to 3.64% during lockdown. Mortality from renal causes increased substantially from two cases in 2019 to 10 in lockdown an increase of 400%. Conclusion: The research points out that during lockdown times OPD numbers plummeted significantly and admission rate of non-COVID patients showed an upward trend. A slight insignificant increase of in hospital mortality rate of non-COVID patients was also noted. These observations point out that non-COVID patients received due medical care during lockdown 2020.","PeriodicalId":14153,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health","volume":"24 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77615016","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Anemia in school-going adolescent girls of age between 11 and 16 years in rural area - A cross-sectional study","authors":"K. Mitkari, H. Wadgave, S. Haralkar","doi":"10.5455/ijmsph.2020.05060202021092020","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5455/ijmsph.2020.05060202021092020","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Adolescent age group (10–19 years) is characterized by rapid physical, psychological, and cognitive development. This is a vulnerable period for the development of nutritional anemia. Lack of knowledge concerning nutrition is one of the most significant reasons for nutritional problems and inappropriate nutritional practices can lead to numerous complications. Objectives: The objectives of the study were (1) to estimate the prevalence of anemia among school-going adolescent girls aged 11–16 years in rural area, (2) to know sociodemographic factors associated with anemia, and (3) to assess knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding anemia and its prevention. Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in rural area during November 1, 2018–January 15, 2019 among 1152 school-going adolescent girls of age between 11 and 16 years and resident of rural area using multistage sampling method. Results: In rural school-going adolescent girls, the prevalence of anemia was 67.36%. Anemia in adolescent girls was significantly associated with mother’s education and occupation. About 44.18%, 43.4%, and 38.28% girls did not know about causes, symptoms, and prevention of anemia, respectively. About 53.82% of girls worried about anemia, 61.81% of girls like to eat iron-rich food, and 64.76% of girls think that iron-rich foods are beneficial in anemia. About 21.88% of girls eat iron-rich foods and 57.2% eat Vitamin C rich foods regularly. Conclusion: There was poor knowledge in girls and unsatisfactory practices about anemia and its prevention, but positive attitude was seen to prevent anemia.","PeriodicalId":14153,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health","volume":"18 1","pages":"508-513"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86041150","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Food hygiene practice among mothers and its association with occurrence of diarrhea in under-five children in selected rural community area","authors":"R. Joshi, Atul Kumar, Shobha Masih","doi":"10.5455/ijmsph.2020.1233929122019","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5455/ijmsph.2020.1233929122019","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Diarrhea is the condition of having at least three loose or liquid bowel movements each day. Diarrhea is the main cause of death among under-five children in India. It often lasts for a few days and can result in dehydration due to fluid loss. Mother’s basic knowledge of diarrhea depends on various factors such as educational status, prior experience of managing the disease, and food hygiene. Diarrheal diseases remain an important cause of mortality and morbidity among children, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Objective: The main aim is to measure the food hygiene practice among mothers and occurrence of diarrhea in under-five children. Materials and Methods: A non-experimental descriptive research design was conducted among 186 under-five children, mothers were selected using convenient sampling technique who fulfill inclusion criteria from the rural area of Doiwala block. Information was collected with the help of structure questionnaire on child feeding hygiene practice and practice checklist on food hygiene. Ethical permission and written consent were taken from the ethical committee of university and participants. Results: The research finding highlights that less than half of mothers (44.6%) use bowel spoon for feeding to their child. Majority of mothers (84.9%) wash his child hand with soap. Most of the mothers (74.2%) were not wash vegetables after cutting. Only 63% had check expiry of the food material before giving it to the child. Most of mothers (97.3%) wash hand of child before eating food. Nearby 38.2% of children had diarrhea in the past 6 months due to the unhygienic food practice. Conclusion: The investigator observed that there is a need to improved food hygiene practice among under 5-year children mothers because diarrhea is directly related to unhygienic food condition. The under-five children are totally depend on the mothers. If mothers will not improve food hygiene practice, then children will suffer from the diarrhea disease again and again.","PeriodicalId":14153,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health","volume":"38 1","pages":"179-184"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85027412","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Awareness of suicide prevention among staff in the psychiatric hospital, Bahrain","authors":"Rayan Al Marzooq, Nawaf Mohammed Aldughaylibi, Z. Alattar, A. Amir, H. Jahrami","doi":"10.5455/ijmsph.2020.08137202027082020","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5455/ijmsph.2020.08137202027082020","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Suicide is a leading cause of death globally. Yet, suicide is preventable, according to the American Psychiatric Association. Aims and Objectives: The study aimed to evaluate the awareness of the psychiatric hospital staff in Bahrain toward suicidal behavior. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study was carried out in a psychiatric hospital among staff. Results: A remarkable result showed that nearly 95% of the population is willing to help and prevents suicide. Moreover, 73% were very comfortable to guide someone who is having suicidal thoughts to a physician. On the other hand, 12% were uncomfortable. Furthermore, respondents were interested in learning how they could help people who have suicidal thoughts with a result of 100%. Conclusion: The psychiatric hospital staff showed a supportive attitude toward suicidal patients and great interest in improving their skills to deal with such critical situations. On the other hand, suicide prevention awareness programs need to be expanded. As the suicide rate increases, it becomes even more important to spread awareness.","PeriodicalId":14153,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health","volume":"16 1","pages":"464-467"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87061512","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The association between social media and anxiety symptoms among the general population in the Kingdom of Bahrain","authors":"Abdulrahman D Mahroofi, Aysha Aljeeb, A. Alqasimi, H. Jahrami","doi":"10.5455/ijmsph.2020.08143202001092020","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5455/ijmsph.2020.08143202001092020","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Social media use has increased in the past few years; it is hardly ever to meet someone who has never been exposed to it. Moreover, individuals vary in their interactions with social media; hence, this may lead to diverse mental health outcomes. Objective: In this study, we sought to estimate the prevalence of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in the Kingdom of Bahrain, to assess the relationship between social media use and GAD, and to identify the potential risk factors for GAD among the population. Materials and Methods: In November and December 2019, a sample of 703 participants aged ≥18 years answered an online-based questionnaire that was implemented to gather the needed data. A cross-sectional design was used along with demographic data, GAD 7, and social media scales. Ethical standards were met in this study. Results: The prevalence rate of minimal and mild forms of GAD accounts for more than 80% of the study population. Almost 75% of the sample size (73%) were found to use social media more than 6 times/day, and 48% of them felt worried while using different social media platforms. Nearly half of the sample size (44%) agreed that social media use had made them compare themselves with others. Conclusion: We concluded that the relationship between social media use and anxiety depends on multiple factors, and it is bidirectional in nature. Further studies are needed to study more aspects of social media use and to establish causality.","PeriodicalId":14153,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health","volume":"64 1","pages":"480-483"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83144218","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Google Classroom sessions as a modern e-learning tool for the second year undergraduate dental students - A questionnaire feedback study","authors":"Mohammad Mukhit Kazi, A. Shidhore","doi":"10.5455/ijmsph.2020.06104202008072020","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5455/ijmsph.2020.06104202008072020","url":null,"abstract":"Background: With the advent of newer technologies in academic teachings, usage of e-sessions has increased to a larger extent. One such commonly used internet-based teaching forum is Google Classroom. It has certain distinctive features which makes its operation efficient for the students as well as teachers. It acts as a frontline for educative workflow and simple communication method for students. It facilitates enhanced learning along with teaching process, with being most advantageous to the students. However, there is a need to understand and evaluate the robustness and pitfalls of such methods. Objectives: The objectives of the study were to assess feedback of the 2nd year undergraduate dental students regarding sessions of Google Classroom as a modern e-learning tool. Materials and Methods: A feedback questionnaire consisting of 22 items was self-administered to perceive the opinions of undergraduate dental students regarding Google Classroom, through online medium. Considering P < 0.05 as statistically significant and at 95% confidence intervals, data were sorted and analyzed. Results: There were three domains derived – general domain, student-specific domain, and overall experience domain, wherein 90.5% of the students agree that Google Classroom can be considered relevant; as a new e-learning, 64.3% of the students rated their completeness of assignment submissions on Google Classroom as good and 72.2% of students responded that the knowledge gained from the Google Classroom sessions can be retained/ reproduced easily. Conclusion: The present study concludes that the undergraduate 2nd year dental students consider Google Classroom as a productive, efficient, and helpful modern e-learning tool for substantial studying and tackling exams in coronavirus disease-19 scenario.","PeriodicalId":14153,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health","volume":"1 1","pages":"401-406"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90284544","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of non-surgical spinal decompression therapy on walking duration in subjects with lumbar radiculopathy: A randomized controlled trial","authors":"Aalap C. Shah, Megha Sheth, D. Shah","doi":"10.5455/ijmsph.2020.08130202027082020","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5455/ijmsph.2020.08130202027082020","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Lumbar radiculopathy is a prevalent complaint (12–40%) made by subjects with low back pain. It causes various functional limitations such as gait deviations and reduction of walking duration. Non-surgical spinal decompression therapy (DTS) is a relatively newer technology that has changed the management of lumbar radiculopathy. It has been found to relieve pain, improve neurologic symptoms, improve disk height, and reduce intervertebral pressures in various spinal pathologies. There are relatively few studies that have tried to focus on the effect of DTS on walking duration, though. Objectives: The objectives of the study were to evaluate the effect of non-surgical DTS on walking duration in subjects with lumbar radiculopathy. Materials and Methods: A randomized controlled trial using a random number generator was done with 80 subjects having lumbar radiculopathy. Forty subjects were included in each group. The experimental received 20 sessions of DTS, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, hot water fomentation, core stabilization exercises, and lower extremity strengthening exercises. The control group received the same intervention except DTS. Results: Both groups showed improvements in the walking duration post-intervention (P < 0.001). However, the experimental group better improvement than the control group (P < 0.001). Conclusion: DTS is effective in improving walking duration in subjects with lumbar radiculopathy.","PeriodicalId":14153,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health","volume":"10 1","pages":"475-479"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90366302","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}