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{"title":"Integrated Behavioral Health Care in Viet Nam: Examples from the Hanoi Bach Mai Hospital of Patients with Hypertension","authors":"Shiyou Wu, Jennifer Rolfes, Christina M Clarke, A. Smith, Do Van Thanh, Bui Minh Thu, N. Giang, Nguyễn Thị Lan Anh, Pham Thi Thu Huong, P. Hiền, Ronald R. ODonnell","doi":"10.15419/ajhs.v8i1.499","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15419/ajhs.v8i1.499","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":214238,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Health Sciences","volume":"68 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-02-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123982455","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":"Patient blood management and the Covid-19 Pandemic: An institutional study","authors":"Soumya Hadimani, Subhashis Das, K. R., Azeem Mohiyuddin S.M., P. K.","doi":"10.15419/ajhs.v8i1.498","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15419/ajhs.v8i1.498","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":214238,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Health Sciences","volume":"11 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-02-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127704168","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":"Role of chromium supplements and diet in polycystic ovarian syndrome","authors":"Shahnai Basharat, K. Qureshi, Komal Chishti, Hafiza Madiha Jaffar, Muhammad Ali, A. Saleem, Manahil Zulfiqar, Nabia Shabir, K. Asad, Javeria Momtaz, Neha Rauf","doi":"10.15419/AJHS.V7I2.496","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15419/AJHS.V7I2.496","url":null,"abstract":"Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a disorder of the female reproductive system. Obesity, hyperandrogenism, and inflammation are known to play a role in the pathophysiology of the disorder. It can cause menstrual irregularities, insulin resistance, infertility, dyslipidemia, acne, hirsutism, and glucose intolerance. A lack of a healthy lifestyle, a high intake of fatty and sugary foods, and a decrease in physical activity play a role in causing obesity and metabolic dysfunction. Chromium is an important element in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. This review will determine how chromium improves metabolic dysfunction, lipid and carbohydrate metabolism, menstrual irregularities, and ovarian problems. We will also explore how chromium can be used as a treatment strategy for polycystic ovaries.","PeriodicalId":214238,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Health Sciences","volume":"36 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"117348092","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 Social Isolation on Serum Electrolytes and Cortisol Level in Wistar Rats","authors":"R. I. Uzoma, C. Ufearo, N. Njoku-Oji, D. Ikwuka, Kester Nwaefulu","doi":"10.15419/ajhs.v7i2.494","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15419/ajhs.v7i2.494","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Social isolation (SI) is a source of chronic stress in adults. Loneliness is, therefore, a function of the relationship quality and not quantity. This study evaluated the effect of social isolation on serum electrolytes and cortisol levels in Wistar rats. \u0000Methods: Twenty-four Wistar rats of both sexes (12 male and 12 females) were randomly divided into four groups: Group 1 and Group 2 (as control), and Group 3 and Group 4 (experiment) with six individually caged Wistar rats each. The animals had access to food and water ad libitum , were weighed weekly and observed the level of physical activity. After six weeks of isolation, blood was collected from the animals via ocular puncture for serum cortisol, sodium, and potassium ion analysis. All data were analyzed using SPSS software version 25.0. Values were considered significant at P < 0.05. \u0000Results: Results showed a significant decrease in mean serum sodium ion (137.78 +/- 2.9, 113.88 +/- 2.9, P = 0.004) and increase in mean calcium ion (2.74 +/- 0.24, 4.49 +/- 0.24, P = 0.003) and increase in mean serum potassium (4.92 +/- 0.29, 7.43 +/- 0.29, P = 0.003) a decrease in isolated males mean serum chloride (100.13 +/- 0.79, 93.50 +/- 0.79, P = 0.003) levels. \u0000Conclusion: Our findings showed the social isolation for six weeks induced electrolyte imbalance in rats (below and above the physiological range).","PeriodicalId":214238,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Health Sciences","volume":"128 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-10-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130362325","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":"Fibrinogen Level among Sudanese Patients with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia","authors":"Tagreed Saif Aldeen Mostafa, Maye M. Merghani, Nihad Elsadig Babiker","doi":"10.15419/ajhs.v7i2.493","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15419/ajhs.v7i2.493","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is a malignancy of white blood cells, distinguished by the Philadelphia chromosome's presence. The biological profile of sufferers with CML at diagnosis is nevertheless missing in Africa, especially in Sudan. Therefore, the study pursued to measure the fibrinogen level among Sudanese patients diagnosed with CML attending the Radiation and Isotopes Centre of Khartoum. \u0000Methods: This descriptive perspective and the analytical casecontrol study were performed at the Radiation and Isotopes Centre of Khartoum from August to September 2021. In this study, fifty patients with CML were utilized as a case, and 50 healthy people were used as a control group. The blood samples from groups were collected in sodium citrate anticoagulant containers. Fibrinogen levels in the blood were determined by the Clauss technique using a coagulometer device. \u0000Results: There was a significant increase in fibrinogen levels between case and control groups. Further, age, gender, family history, and presence of chronic disease were non-significantly variations in CML patients. Moreover, smoking was considered a risk factor in CML. \u0000Conclusions: Fibrinogen level was significantly elevated in CML patients; additionally, there were significant differences associated with smoking, and there were non-significant differences related to age, gender, family history, presence of chronic disorder, and treatment.","PeriodicalId":214238,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Health Sciences","volume":"18 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"120840889","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":"Using Traditional Medicinal Plants from Arid and Desert Rangelands as a Potential Treatment for Covid-19 in Southern Tunisia","authors":"M. Gamoun","doi":"10.15419/ajhs.v7i2.491","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15419/ajhs.v7i2.491","url":null,"abstract":"Rangelands provide good services, including forage for livestock, aromatic and medicinal plants, wildlife habitat, fuel wood, and the watershed. In the arid and desert rangelands of Tunisia, several medicinal plants are used locally in traditional medicine. Many of them have been scientifically investigated and validated. This study aimed to document the different plants used recently to treat and prevent Covid-19 by the rural communities in southern Tunisia. One hundred persons that were ensured to be cured after their infection by Covid-19 were asked to indicate what plants were used to prevent or treat the pandemic disease. It is noteworthy that the selected respondents did not use any other medication than medicinal plants due to the high price of medicament. Additionally, they had not received any Covid-19 vaccinations to date. Five species were harvested from the range lands to be used by the rural population in south Tunisia to treat and prevent Covid- 19. The plants included Rosmarinus officinalis, Thymbra capitata, Peganum harmala, Artemisia herbaalba and Astragalus armatus. These species are medicinally essential when it comes to treating several human diseases. Still, there are no new scientific findings on whether these conclusions are valid. These results can still be the subject of future scientific research.","PeriodicalId":214238,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Health Sciences","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131321729","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":"Pathophysiology of Severe Malaria Infection","authors":"Franklyn O. Ohiagu, PAUL CHIDOKA CHIKEZIE, C. C. Ahaneku, C. Chikezie, Favour C. Law-Obi","doi":"10.15419/ajhs.v7i2.492","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15419/ajhs.v7i2.492","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Malaria infection is a multisystem pathology with various clinical complications in both adults and children. The clinical manifestation originates in humans following the invasion of erythrocytes by merozoites. \u0000Methods: The relevant information and data was collated from scientific databases such as Google Scholar, Science Direct, PubMed, Mendeley, Springer Link, and Medline using keywords such as ‘severe malaria infection’, ‘pathophysiology of severe malaria’, ‘complications of severe malaria’ and ‘erythrocyte impairment in severe malaria’. \u0000Results: Generally speaking, the pathophysiology of severe malaria infection encompasses a succession of stages involving the metabolic products of the malaria parasites inclusive of hemoglobin digestion, damaged erythrocyte membrane components, the actions of the pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines, and the cytoadherence of the malaria parasites to the vascular endothelium as well as sequestration and rosetting. The major complications connected with severe malaria infection include acute respiratory distress syndrome, neurological disorders resulting from cerebral malaria, liver and kidney dysfunction, anaemia and thrombocytopenia, and fatal placental malaria. \u0000Conclusion: The effective management of severe malaria infection involves a proper diagnosis followed by the subjection of the patient to suitable antimalarial treatment with the necessary medications depending on the various clinical manifestations of the infection.","PeriodicalId":214238,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Health Sciences","volume":"47 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122456706","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":"Assessment of triage accuracy by Nurses, and delay care of acute myocardial infarction patients admitted to Emergency Department: retrospective analysis from Shifa International Hospital, Pakistan","authors":"K. Shabbir, Waqar Javeed, Abeer Kazmi, M. Shereen, N. Bashir","doi":"10.15419/AJHS.V7I1.480","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15419/AJHS.V7I1.480","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Coronary vascular disease (CVD) is the premier cause of fatality in the world. In Pakistan, 30 to 40% of all deaths occur due to CVD. The emergency department triage is carried out to prioritize the care of critical patients. Errors during triage may lead to mortality and morbidity of the patient. The current study's objective is to determine the triage process of acute myocardial infarction patients and its associated accuracy and delays during the acute myocardial infarction process of care in the emergency department. \u0000Methods: In this descriptive study, data were collected retrospectively from Shifa International Hospital. The consent was taken from participating Registered nurses (RNs) who were involved in the triage process. Nurses with experience of less than 1 year in the emergency department were not part of the study, while only those patients with symptoms indicative of Acute Myocardial Infarction and age of 21 years or older were included in the current study. EMR system was used on a daily basis as a method to capture data for the study. The actual clock time in minutes from arrival until triage and obtain ECG as greater than 10 minutes was identified as a delay. \u0000Results: The 8 R.N. participated in the current study with a mean age and experience of 28.11 years and 4.77 years. The patients' age was 22-74 years, which consist of 58.9% male and 41.1% female. Out of 224 patients, 20.53% of patients were smokers, 39.3% were diabetic, 44.6% were CVD, and 78.5% were reported for chest pain. Delay care such as the mean triage and ECG time recorded was 6.75, and 7.30 min, the mean E.R. physician and Cardiology resident assessment was 11 min and 25.19 min, respectively, which were significantly found according to the recommended guidelines of AHA. The triage accuracy in the current study was recorded as 80.35%. \u0000Conclusion: In Pakistan, no proper triage system is developed, and no time limits and guidelines are defined for the completion of the triage process. In the current study, the triage level designations, ECG delay, E.R. and cardiology resident assessment delay were found insignificant, and triage designation was found inaccurate with 19.6% of patients, which lead to delay the re-perfusion therapy. In patients with AMI symptoms, triage accuracy and quick ECG helps E.R. physician assessment to take a quick better decision for cardiac care. It helps patients to get re-perfusion therapy on time for acute myocardial infarction.","PeriodicalId":214238,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Health Sciences","volume":"17 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-02-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114207799","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":"Level of physical activity in undergraduate students in Peshawar, Pakistan","authors":"S. Alam, S. Khan, Qamar Wahid Khattak, Syed Zain Ul Abidin, Salman Farooqi, Zardad Khan, Abeer Kazmi","doi":"10.15419/AJHS.V7I1.481","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15419/AJHS.V7I1.481","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Physical activity is one of the leading health indicators, considered an essential factor in the population's health and quality of life promotion. Physical inactivity is the fourth leading risk factor for global mortality. Physical inactivity has been linked with chronic disease and obesity in most populations. This study aims to compare the prevalence of physical activity and overweight/obesity among students of the university. \u0000Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted from March to September 2019 on undergraduate students from different departments of Peshawar University. A sample of 377 (male n = 243, female n = 134) was taken through convenience sampling. Those individuals who were physically disabled and not willing to participate were excluded from the study. Those meeting the inclusion criteria were given the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ short form). Demographic data included age, weight, and height was self-stated by the participants. The levels of physical activity in each of three domains (leisure, transport, and domestic) were calculated and presented as metabolic equivalent (M.E.T.) hour per week in the form of means, percentage, and frequency in different physical activity domains. \u0000Results: The overall sample showed that 13.70% of participants were inactive, 27.76% showed a low level of physical activity, 41.29% showed moderate physical activity level, and 17.24% showed a high level of physical activity. A total of 90.98% of participants were involved in leisure physical activities, 93.10% presented transport-related physical activity, and 74.80% were involved in domestic-related physical activity. Average time spent during sitting was found to be 53.32 hrs/week and 7.61 hrs/ day, with females being more involved in sitting activities as compared to males. A significant difference was found between B.M.I. and sitting domain (p-value 0.002) with a Pearson value of -0.12 showing a negative correlation. \u0000Conclusion: The B.M.I. and Physical Activity are found negatively associated with each other. Male students were more physically active than females as females spend their majority of time sitting. It is concluded that students are moderately active, while a minimal percent of students are highly active. There were a few numbers of respondents too who were physically inactive, which shows that there is still unawareness of physical activity on the university level.","PeriodicalId":214238,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Health Sciences","volume":"26 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-02-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125640153","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":"Perceptions and barriers regarding telemedicine services among Bangladeshi young adults in the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative exploration","authors":"Q. Rahman, Estiar Rahman, R. Aziz, Mamun Ur Rashid Pranta, Abdullah Al Zubayer, M. Islam, Md Rifat Al Mazid Bhuiyan, Kamrul Ahsan Khan, A. Chowdhury, Liakat Hosain","doi":"10.15419/ajhs.v6i2.477","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15419/ajhs.v6i2.477","url":null,"abstract":"The present study aimed to explore perceptions and barriers regarding telemedicine services among Bangladeshi young adults. This qualitative study was performed through telephonic interviews where 20 young adults (cases) were taken for in-depth interviews, using a purposive sampling technique from July 1 to July 20, 2020. The verbatim transcriptions was used, and the thematic analysis was performed through manual coding. The findings of this study revealed that the majority of participants perceived telemedicine as it is a system through which we are able to get healthcare services by using the internet, mobile application, or just a phone call from health care providers. Participants had positive attitudes toward telemedicine. Low trustworthiness, difficulties in getting access to emergency diagnostic services, significant anxieties on the use of telemedicine complexity and observability, shortage of network and power supply, as well as financial complexities were acknowledged as significant barriers in terms of receiving telemedicine services during the COVID-19 outbreak. Concerned authorities, including governmental and private organizations, should take effective measures to make telemedicine services available, reliable, and affordable for all across the country.","PeriodicalId":214238,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Health Sciences","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-12-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126387898","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}