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{"title":"Effectiveness of e-Learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic among the Undergraduate Medical Students in Nepal: An Online Survey","authors":"P. Adhikari, Sumedha Paudel, Rajanikant Pandey, Abhigya Parajuli, A. Pyakuryal","doi":"10.5530/jppcm.2020.3.13","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5530/jppcm.2020.3.13","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the medical education to the virtual mode in most of the countries. Though online learning has been practiced for long and proved to be effective, its usefulness should be looked for in developing countries like Nepal. Methods: An online survey was conducted among undergraduate medical students with the help of a structured self-administered questionnaire consisting of demographic information, modalities of online classes they are taking and their opinion regarding the online classes. Results: Most of the students had access to the devices and internet facilities though some of the students responded that they have no internet facility at home. More than half of the students have answered that they are having some sort of visual problem after the online classes have started. Most of the students responded that the internet connectivity issue is a hindrance to online learning. More than half of the students strongly disagree that online class should be continued even after the pandemic is over. Conclusion: There are lots of obstacles in virtual learning in resource-limited countries like ours. The effectiveness of e-learning should be evaluated among the students and the shortcomings of virtual learning should be addressed by concerned authorities.","PeriodicalId":16825,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Community Medicine","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-10-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91192988","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":"Internet Addiction a Global Concern: A Cross-Sectional Appraisal amongst Imminent Medical Doctors of National Defence University of Malaysia","authors":"M. Haque, A. Abubakar, Isa Naina-Mohamed, Nurfarhana Binti Saidin, N. Azhar","doi":"10.5530/jppcm.2019.4.19","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5530/jppcm.2019.4.19","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Recent evolution in terms of technology and availability of the internet has brought several innovations that made work and access to information straightforward. Nonetheless, the danger of pathological internet addiction and its adverse consequences are frightening. Objectives: The primary goal of this research is to determine the level of internet addiction among undergraduate medical students at National Defence University, Malaysia. Methods: A structured questionnaire comprising of section A consisting of student demographic information and section B made up of Dr. Kimberly Young’s 20 items internet addiction test (IAT) in 5-point Likert’s scale. Internet addiction scores were classified based on Young’s scale. Results: The response rate obtained from this study was 89.6%. Out of the 224 respondents, only 4 (1.8%) were found to be regular internet users, 98 (43.8%) were established to be mild addicts, 110 (49.1%) were moderate addicts and finally, 12 (5.4%) were severe internet addicts. There was a statistically significant difference in the mean internet addiction score between males and females, with males having higher ratings. Conclusion: The prevalence of internet addiction among undergraduate medical students is high and needs to be controlled. As such, the use of the internet at colleges and universities may need to be regulated.","PeriodicalId":16825,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Community Medicine","volume":"66 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-01-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85270544","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":"Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Pakistan: Undiagnosed Threat to Pregnant Women","authors":"M. Tahir, N. Haq, A. Abid, A. Zafar","doi":"10.5530/jppcm.2019.4.20","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5530/jppcm.2019.4.20","url":null,"abstract":"Dear Editor, Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is a rare disorder and due to non-uniformity in its diagnostic criteria and changes over time in the recommended glucose values,[1] it is a major and a severe problem during pregnancy. But the time has reached to draw peoples’ attention towards this major medical complication of pregnancy. Women with risk factors such as age greater than 25years; being overweight i.e., BMI > 27kg/m2 before pregnancy and BMI > 30kg/m2 during pregnancy; family history of diabetes; the previous history of pregnancy-induced hypertension and weight of the previous baby of ≥4.5kg have a greater incidence of hyperglycemia during their pregnancy period.[2] American Diabetes Association recommends that all pregnant women without a prior known history of diabetes should undergo a 75g Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) at 24-28 weeks of gestation with a purpose of improving gestational life and preventing adverse pregnancy outcomes.[3] Women with GDM may have LGA (large for gestational age) for birth weight, stillbirth, difficult delivery, neonatal morbidities (respiratory difficulties, neonatal hypoglycemia, jaundice and in most cases death) and impaired healing of the surgical site after cesarean section as a result of uncontrolled diabetes during pregnancy.[4] Read more...","PeriodicalId":16825,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Community Medicine","volume":"29 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-01-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82242285","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":"Prevalence of Selfitis among Nursing Personnel in Ranchi","authors":"F. Begum","doi":"10.5530/JPPCM.2019.3.13","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5530/JPPCM.2019.3.13","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Advent of social networking has changed the entire communication system. People have become more expressive and opinionated. It is also used to fulfil individuals’ identity need, typically, those suffer from a lack of self-confidence and are seeking to ‘fit in’ with those around them.[1] Therefore some people take selfies and continually posts them on social media to get online appreciation in the form of ‘likes’ and ‘comments’. Psychologists have warned that ‘selfitis’ is an ailment that needs attention and people who suffer from this need help. Objectives: To explore the prevalence of selfitis among nursing personnel and their purpose of taking selfie. Methods: This is a cross sectional analysis of data collected from 444 nursing personnel from selected hospitals of Ranchi city with the help of selfitis behaviour scale. Data were evaluated through frequency and percentage. Results: Sixty-nine percent nursing personnel suffering from acute selfitis, whereas 21% chronic and 10% borderline. Among them 67% like to take selfies sometimes, 26% rarely and 7% regularly take selfies. Conclusion: Though selfitis is not yet recognised as a problem officially, not included in DSM – 5 yet, but any obsession is a real problem and leads to negative impact, therefore efforts should be taken to increase awareness and prevent such issue. Key words: Nursing, Prevalence, Ranchi, Selfitis, students","PeriodicalId":16825,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Community Medicine","volume":"20 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79134176","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":"India’s Janani Suraksha Yojana: Challenges Ahead","authors":"T. Jennings, Vikram Singh, Fránces M Rodríguez, I. Patel","doi":"10.5530/jppcm.2019.3.12","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5530/jppcm.2019.3.12","url":null,"abstract":"In August of 2016, an article was published in The Hindu detailing a terrible story. The article, written by Vidya Krishnan and entitled “Labour pain: Sitapur’s maternity racket,” tells of a young India couple in the state of Uttar Pradesh who were gouged for money while trying to participate in a free government program to promote births by trained professionals called the Janani Suraksha Yojana, or JSY. This program was designed to help families stay safe during the process of childbirth in compliance with the World Health Organization’s goals.[1] The extortion came in the form of demanded tips from the people involved and threats were made when the victims did not initially comply. The program offers enough money to the participants to pay for the birth with some leftover, but, due to a loophole in the system, this young couple had yet to receive anything.","PeriodicalId":16825,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Community Medicine","volume":"54 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84312531","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":"Relationship between the Knowledge of Benefit of Physical Activity and Physical Activity Level among Individuals with Asthma in Kano State, Nigeria","authors":"I. Abubakar, A. Shitu","doi":"10.5530/jppcm.2019.3.14","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5530/jppcm.2019.3.14","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Regular physical activity is an important factor in the promotion of health and quality of life among individuals with asthma. There is a dearth of information on the relationship between knowledge of benefit of physical activity and physical activity level among individuals with asthma in Kano State, Nigeria. Aim: To determine the relationship between the knowledge of benefit of physical activity and physical activity level among individuals with asthma in Kano State, Nigeria. Methodology: Seventy-four (74) participants were recruited from two selected hospitals in Kano State in a cross sectional study. International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ)-short Form and Knowledge Questionnaire were used to collect information on self-reported physical activity in the last 7 days and level of knowledge of benefit of physical activity respectively. Descriptive statistics was used to describe the data and Spearman Rank Correlation test were used to analyze the data at alpha level of 0.05. Results: A positive relationship existed between overall knowledge of benefit of physical activity and physical activity level among the participants. The majority of the participants were males 43 (58.1%). About 41 (55.4%) were in the age group of 18-35 years, most of them 32 (43.2%) were married. Knowledge assessment showed that 56(75.7%) of them had low knowledge of benefit of physical activity. Physical activity level assessment revealed that 39(52.7%) had low physical activity level. Negative relationship was observed between knowledge of benefit of physical activity and all socio-demographic studied (age, gender, marital status, tribe, education and occupation). A positive correlation existed between physical activity level and socio demographic variables (age, gender, marital status and tribe) except that a negative correlation was observed only between physical activity level with education and occupation. Conclusion: Knowledge of benefit of physical activity correlates positively with physical activity level among individuals with asthma in Kano State. Study population had low physical activity and low knowledge of benefit of physical activity. Key words: Physical activity, Asthma, Knowledge of benefit of physical activity.","PeriodicalId":16825,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Community Medicine","volume":"18 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73064485","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 Lens to Understand Sanitation Workers and their Health Status in India","authors":"K RejeshBose","doi":"10.5530/JPPCM.2019.2.9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5530/JPPCM.2019.2.9","url":null,"abstract":"It is estimated that there is around 5 million in India are employed as sanitation workers. Among them two millions are working under “high risk” conditions. Despite of rapid growth in urbanisation and technology the working condition of these sanitation workers have remain unchanged since independence. Another inevitable concern needs to be understood while we study about sanitation workers is that it is also deeply rooted in Indian Caste system which assigns duties of sweeping, cleaning toilets, Manual scavenging to individuals from lowest sub castes of Dalit community. Read more...","PeriodicalId":16825,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Community Medicine","volume":"30 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82988106","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":"Pharmacology and Pharmacy Research in India: A Scientometric Study","authors":"M ChamanSab, P DharaniKumar, B. S. Biradar","doi":"10.5530/JPPCM.2019.2.10","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5530/JPPCM.2019.2.10","url":null,"abstract":"Analyses the Indian publications output in Pharmacology and Pharmacy during 2004-18 on several parameters including contribution and citation impact of most productive countries, India’s overall contribution, its growth pattern, citation impact, the share of international collaboration, identification of significant participating countries in India’s international collaboration, most productivity and impact of leading Indian institutions and authors. The Web of Science Citation Database has been used to retrieve the data for 15 years (2004-18) by searching the keywords “Pharmacology and Pharmacy” in combined Title, Abstract and Keywords field. The Indian publications output in Pharmacology and Pharmacy research consisted of 37,734 papers during 2004-18, which increased from 1045 papers in 2005 to 3,042 papers in 2014, which decreased from 2,898 during 2015 and 1,817 during to 2018. The share of Indian overall Pharmacology and Pharmacy research was 11.56% during 2003-12, which increased from 10.43% during 2003-07 to 12.18% during 2008-12. Indian research out put on Pharmacology and Pharmacy is quite low in the global context as reflected from its publication output per thousand publication (0.001) and its world publication share (3.28%) during 2004 – 2018. Also, the impact and quality of Indian research is low compared to select development and developing countries. Key words: Pharmacology, Pharmacy, India, Research output, Scientometric analysis.","PeriodicalId":16825,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Community Medicine","volume":"40 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80937734","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 Survey on Compliance to Antibiotics in Patients with Respiratory Tract Infections in a Tertiary Hospital in Ajman, UAE","authors":"R. Rosalia, Nouran Essam Atta, Fithawit Bahran Gebreigziabher, Yahya Salisu, Mubarak Ibrahim Ladan, Amna M Shukur, R. Shaikh, S. Al-Sharbatti, Shery Jacob, Salwa Abdelzaher Mabrouk","doi":"10.5530/JPPCM.2019.2.11","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5530/JPPCM.2019.2.11","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Compliance to antibiotic regimen is one among several measures required to prevent antibacterial resistance. As there is paucity of published information on compliance to antibiotics in respiratory infections in Ajman, UAE, it is hoped that this study can fill the gap in knowledge. Objectives: 1. To estimate the rate of compliance to antibiotics in patients with respiratory tract infections (RTI). 2. To identify the most frequently prescribed antibiotics for respiratory tract infections. 3. To determine the extent to which certain factors influence the rate of compliance. 4. To identify the most common side effects associated with antibiotic use. Methods: A cross sectional study was carried out using a validated, self-administered questionnaire which addressed socio-demographic characteristics, Medical history and questions on compliance and reasons for non-compliance. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 24 and Chi-square test was used to test the significance of association. A p-value of Key words: Regimen, Therapy, Non-compliance, Compliance, Adherence, Patient counseling, Antibiotics.","PeriodicalId":16825,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Community Medicine","volume":"2001 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88342328","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 Virulence of Helicobacter pylori Through CagA on Gastric Mucosa: A Review","authors":"Shida Hussain, Zhan-run Li, Xiaolan Lu, H. Khan, Shi Bingyin, F. Khan, Z. Khan, Beenish Ashfaq, I. Rehman","doi":"10.5530/jppcm.2019.1.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5530/jppcm.2019.1.2","url":null,"abstract":"Helicobacter pylori ( H. pylori ), is the most common infectious bacterium of the Human stomach. In early childhood, colonization of H. pylori in stomach releases different pathogenic factors which interfere with functions of human cells. Combination of two main genetic pathogenic factors CagA and VacA play important role in causing severity of H. pylori infection. In H. pylori infected patients, CagA and CagPAI positive strains have positive association in development of peptic ulcer disease and gastric cancers.50-70% of H. pylori produces CagA gene that is multifunction toxin. By adapting different mechanisms CagA define its role in oncogenic signaling cascades, in tumor suppressor pathway and in inflammation. CagA gene is strongly associated with VacA cytotoxic function and the strains, ultimately responsible for epithelial destruction of stomach and leading towards cancer. Review provides, CagA has important role in the virulence of H.pylori infection. Different Peptic ulcer diseases and gastric cancers are caused by the presence of CagA gene. Key words: H. pylori , CagA gene, VacA gene, Gastric cancers, Peptic ulcer disease.","PeriodicalId":16825,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Community Medicine","volume":"199 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82789305","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}