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{"title":"Assessment of Physicochemical Properties and Heavy Metal Content of Floriculture Soil in Amhara Region of Northwest Ethiopia.","authors":"Endalamaw Yihune, Solomon Addisu","doi":"10.1155/2024/9945257","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2024/9945257","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Floriculture is a new and rapidly expanding sector in Ethiopia that aids economic growth but has also come under blame for pollution of the surrounding soil. The purpose of this study was to assess the soil physicochemical properties and heavy metal contents in floriculture in the Amhara Region of Northwest Ethiopia. Soil samples were collected from seven different greenhouses (2ABC, 4DEF, 5ABC, 7DEF, 8ABC, 9DEF, and 11DEF), and a control soil sample was taken on the 15-cm depth from a nearby agricultural area. They were analyzed for soil physicochemical parameters and heavy metal compositions. Soil texture showed a significant difference between the soils sampled from the greenhouses and the control group. The highest average clay, silt, and sand contents were recorded in the control group, 4DEF, and 9DEF, respectively. The lower clay content was at 9 DEF, silt at 11 DEF, and sand in the control group. Clay was positively correlated to soil pH (<i>r</i> = 0.66) and TN (<i>r</i> = 0.38) but showed significant negative correlation with the sand fraction (<i>r</i> = -0.96). The average bulk density (BD) values of the soils from the greenhouses were within acceptable ranges; however, the mean BD value of 7DEF was relatively highest (1.34 g/cm³). There were significant (<i>P</i> < 0.05) changes in soil pH and electrical conductivity, with pH values ranging from 5.8 to 7.17 and EC from 0.08 to 1.72 mScm^-1. Soil organic carbon, available phosphorus, total nitrogen, and carbon-to-nitrogen ratio of the soil samples from the greenhouses and the control group were significantly different. There were also significant differences in soil exchangeable aluminum and acidity between greenhouse soil samples and the control group. Soil contents of some of the heavy metals (Pb, Cd, Mn, and Cu) in the floriculture soil were above the permissible limits, while Cr, Zn, and Ni contents were below. The soil in floriculture showed low quality compared to the control group and international standards, indicating the need for improved soil quality management. This study recommends reducing agrochemical use, increasing bio-fertilizers, using botanicals, and transitioning to organic farming. Further studies are needed to assess soil microbial diversity and abundance for soil fixation.</p>","PeriodicalId":22985,"journal":{"name":"The Scientific World Journal","volume":"2024 ","pages":"9945257"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11347026/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142073927","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Phytotoxicity and Identification of Active Compounds from <i>Elaeocarpus floribundus</i> Blume Plant for Controlling Weeds.","authors":"Kawsar Hossen, Toshiaki Teruya, Shunya Tojo, Hisashi Kato-Noguchi","doi":"10.1155/2024/4995447","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2024/4995447","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Phytotoxic compounds isolated and identified from different plants have the ability to use as plant-based herbicides. Phytotoxic chemicals may be essential to weed management and environmental protection in order to reduce the indiscriminate use of synthetic pesticides. It has been reported that <i>Elaeocarpus floribundus</i> plant possesses phytotoxic compounds. The leaf extracts of this species demonstrated significant growth inhibition against the tested plants (dicot plant lettuce and plant monocot timothy) and inhibition was dose- and species-dependent pattern. Two phytotoxic compounds were separated using different purifications methods and identified as compounds <b>1</b> and <b>2</b>. All phytotoxic compounds displayed potent growth limitation against the tested species (cress). The compound concentrations needed for the inhibition of 50% growth (IC₅₀ value) of tested species ranged from 1.06 to 8.53 <i>µ</i>M (micromolar). Findings of this research suggest that these compounds might be responsible for the phytotoxicity of <i>Elaeocarpus floribundus</i> plant. The results of this study may be helpful for the development of natural herbicide to control weeds.</p>","PeriodicalId":22985,"journal":{"name":"The Scientific World Journal","volume":"2024 ","pages":"4995447"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11347024/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142073928","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Ethnomedical Knowledge of Plants Used in Nonconventional Medicine for Wound Healing in Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga Province, DR Congo.","authors":"Bashige Chiribagula Valentin, Okusa Ndjolo Philippe, Manya Mboni Henry, Bakari Amuri Salvius, Masengu Kabeya Suzanne, Félicien Mushagalusa Kasali, Lumbu Simbi Jean Baptiste","doi":"10.1155/2024/4049263","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/4049263","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Medicinal plants used for wound healing in Lubumbashi have yet to be discovered. Inventory or profile of their taxa has yet to be established. The present study was carried out to survey the plants used in traditional medicine in Lubumbashi to treat wounds and to define their ethnomedical characteristics. The study was conducted between March 2021 and August 2022, using semistructured interview surveys of households (<i>n</i> = 2730), herbalists (<i>n</i> = 48), and traditional practitioners: TPs (<i>n</i> = 128).The 2,906 interviewed (sex ratio M/F = 0.9; mean age: 56 ± 3 years; and experience: 17 ± 4 years) provided information on 166 taxa, 130 used against chronic wounds, among which <i>Securidaca longepedunculata</i> was the top cited. Most of these taxa are shrubs (33%), belonging to 48 botanical families dominated by the Fabaceae (16%). They are indicated in 70 other pathologies. From these 166 taxa, 198 healing recipes are obtained, 11 combining more than one plant. In all these recipes, the leaf (>36%) is the most used part, and the poultice (>36%) is the most popular form of use. Twelve taxa are cited for the first time as medicinal plants, of which <i>Agelanthus zizyphifolius</i> has the highest consensus and <i>Erigeron sumatrensis</i> has the highest usual value. For the various plants used to treat wounds, some of which are specific to the region, further studies should focus on validating this traditional use.</p>","PeriodicalId":22985,"journal":{"name":"The Scientific World Journal","volume":"2024 ","pages":"4049263"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11458279/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142393577","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An Investigation into the Phytochemical Content and Antioxidant, Antidiabetic, and Wound-Healing Activities of <i>Curculigo latifolia</i> Found in Brunei Darussalam.","authors":"Amanina Yusrina Taufik, Hartini Mohd Yasin, Norhayati Ahmad, Masayoshi Arai, Fairuzeta Ja'afar","doi":"10.1155/2024/5656744","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2024/5656744","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This present study aimed to investigate the phytochemical content and antioxidant and antidiabetic activities of <i>Curculigo latifolia</i> leaves (CL) and <i>C. latifolia</i> roots (CR) found in Brunei Darussalam. Phytochemical screening showed that CL and CR extracts contain saponins, tannins, glycosides, and terpenoids. CR showed higher total phenolic content (TPC), but lower total flavonoid content (TFC) when compared to CL. The high TPC in CR contributed to its potent radical scavenging activity (RSA) against 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radicals and strong ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP). Additionally, CR exerted significant inhibition of ∝-glucosidase and ∝-amylase, suggesting a potential link between the chemical compounds and its antioxidant and antidiabetic effects. In the animal study of antihyperglycemic activity, treatment with 250 mg/kg body weight (b.w.) of the CL extract normalised the blood glucose levels and improved body weight gain of alloxan-induced diabetic rats within 14 weeks. Furthermore, our investigation into the wound-healing effects of young <i>C. latifolia</i> leaves (YCL) and matured <i>C. latifolia</i> leaves (MCL) showed a significant reduction in wound size on Day 3, 5, and 7 of the experimental study, indicating its wound-healing potential. Based on our findings, <i>C. latifolia</i> can be consumed as part of a balanced diet due to its antioxidant and antidiabetic properties.</p>","PeriodicalId":22985,"journal":{"name":"The Scientific World Journal","volume":"2024 ","pages":"5656744"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11316913/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141917483","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Prevalence of the Patterns of Unhealthy Diet in the School and University Students of Iran: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Seyyed Amir Yasin Ahmadi, Neda SoleimanvandiAzar, Mahshid Roohravan Benis, Ali Mehrabi, Roya Vesal Azad, Marzieh Nojomi","doi":"10.1155/2024/2697001","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2024/2697001","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The present study was conducted to investigate the pooled prevalence rate of the different patterns of unhealthy diet among the school and university students of Iran.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this systematic review, the type of the main question was regarding prevalence and the effect measure was prevalence rate reported along with 95% confidence interval (CI). Data bases including PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science as well as Google Scholar and Persian resources were used. The Newcastle-Ottawa scale (NOS) checklist was used for quality assessment of studies.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The extracted types of unhealthy diet in the present systematic review were \"breakfast skipper,\" \"fast food,\" \"hydrogenated oils consumption,\" \"salty snacks,\" \"sweetened beverages,\" \"breakfast skipper,\" \"dinner skipper,\" \"launch skipper,\" and \"sweets.\" The range of pooled prevalence for different types was 0.06-0.75. The data of 16,321 subjects included in six studies were analyzed. The pooled prevalence of unhealthy diet was 0.28 (95% CI: 0.23-0.33, <i>I</i> ² > 99%) overall, 0.25 (95% CI: 0.20-0.31, <i>I</i> ² > 99%) in school students and 0.37 (95% CI: 0.12-0.62, <i>I</i> ² > 99%) in university students. The most prevalent pattern was breakfast skipping 0.39 (95% CI: 0.28-0.50) followed by consumption of sweetened beverages 0.31 (95% CI: 0.20-0.43). The pooled prevalence range among the patterns was 0.06-0.75 (random effects for all).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The pooled prevalence was 28% for unhealthy diet among the Iranian students (6% to 75% in different patterns). Although there was uncertainty regarding the pooled evidence, the whole of the mentioned range was clinically important for health policymakers. Decisions should be made on the basis of the patterns.</p>","PeriodicalId":22985,"journal":{"name":"The Scientific World Journal","volume":"2024 ","pages":"2697001"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11303044/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141898337","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Analyzing Land Use/Land Cover Changes Using Google Earth Engine and Random Forest Algorithm and Their Implications to the Management of Land Degradation in the Upper Tekeze Basin, Ethiopia.","authors":"Alemu Eshetu Fentaw, Assefa Abegaz","doi":"10.1155/2024/3937558","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2024/3937558","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Land use and land cover change (LULCC) without appropriate management practices has been identified as a major factor contributing to land degradation, with significant impacts on ecosystem services and climate change and hence on human livelihoods. Therefore, up-to-date and accurate LULCC data and maps at different spatial scales are significant for regular monitoring of existing ecosystems, proper planning of natural resource management, and promotion of sustainable regional development. This study investigates the temporal and spatial dynamics of land use land cover (LULC) changes over 31 years (1990-2021) in the upper Tekeze River basin, Ethiopia, utilizing advanced remote sensing techniques such as Google Earth Engine (GEE) and the Random Forest (RF) algorithm. Landsat surface reflectance images from Landsat Thematic Mapper (TM) (1990, 2000, and 2010) and Landsat 8 Operational land imager (OLI) sensors (2021) were used. Besides, auxiliary data were utilized to improve the classification of LULC classes. LULC was classified using the Random Forest (RF) classification algorithm in the Google Earth Engine (GEE). The OpenLand <i>R</i> package was used to map the LULC transition and intensity of changes across the study period. Despite the complexity of the topographic and climatic features of the study area, the RF algorithm achieved high accuracy with 0.83 and 0.75 overall accuracy and Kappa values, respectively. The LULC change results from 1990 to 2021 showed that forest, bushland, shrubland, and bareland decreased by 12.2, 24.8, 1.2, and 15.4%, respectively. Bareland has changed to farmland, settlement, and dry riverbed and stream channels. Expansion of dry stream channels and sandy land surfaces has been observed from 1990 to 2021. Bushland has shown an increment by 17.2% from 1900 to 2010 but decreased by 19.5% from 2010 to 2021. Throughout the study period, water, farmland, dry stream channels and riverbeds, and urban settlements showed positive net gains of 484, 8.7, 82, and 26778.5%, respectively. However, forest, bush, shrub, and bareland experienced 12.17, 24.8, 1.2, and 15.37% losses. The observed changes showed the existing land degradation and the future vulnerability of the basin which would serve as an evidence to mitigate land degradation by avoiding the future conversion of forest, bushland, and shrubland to farmland, on the one hand, and by scaling up sustainable farmland management, and afforestation practices on degraded and vulnerable areas, on the other hand.</p>","PeriodicalId":22985,"journal":{"name":"The Scientific World Journal","volume":"2024 ","pages":"3937558"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11303058/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141898335","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Influence of Cavity Designs on Fracture Resistance: Analysis of the Role of Different Access Techniques to the Endodontic Cavity in the Onset of Fractures: Narrative Review.","authors":"Mario Dioguardi, Davide La Notte, Diego Sovereto, Cristian Quarta, Angelo Martella, Andrea Ballini","doi":"10.1155/2024/1648011","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2024/1648011","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>In recent years, new endodontic access techniques have been proposed with the aim of preserving as much dental tissue as possible for subsequent prosthetic rehabilitation. It has indeed been demonstrated that the success of this therapy is essential and dependent on the proper execution of endodontic cavity access. The main objective is to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the new access techniques in endodontics in order to guide clinical practice toward a more precise and qualitative approach. As of today, there is still no universally standardized and recognized taxonomy for the different access cavity designs described in the literature. It has been observed that there are various nomenclatures in the literature. The cavity access designs described mainly in the literature can be categorized into six groups: Traditional Access Cavity (TradAC), Conservative Access Cavity (ConsAC), Ultra-Conservative Access Cavity (UltraAC), Truss Access Cavity (TrussAC), Caries-Guided Access Cavity (CariesAC), and Restoration-Guided Access Cavity (RestoAC).</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The drafting of this narrative review followed the indications of the SANRA (Scale for the Assessment of Narrative Review Articles). A search for scientific articles was conducted on the PubMed and SCOPUS databases, using the following search query: ((truss) OR (conservative) OR (ninja) OR (traditional)) AND access AND endodontic.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The initial search yielded a total of 941 articles. After removing duplicates using EndNote X8 software, the number of articles decreased to 785. By applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, a total of 64 articles were obtained. Among these, 20 articles were finally selected for the purposes of this review, 11 literature reviews and 9 ex-vivo studies.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Studies on fracture resistance have yielded heterogeneous results. For anterior teeth, studies do not find a significant relationship between different endodontic access cavities and fracture resistance. However, in the posterior sector, there is more discrepancy and many positive results for minimally invasive access cavities seem to relate to molars. Therefore, it can be concluded that the evidence supporting the influence of endodontic preparations on dental fracture resistance is still limited. Research on new endodontic access techniques holds significant clinical relevance in contemporary endodontics. The evolution of dental technologies, including cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and computer-guided cavity preparation, has ushered in the era of minimally invasive endodontics. This shift aims to enhance the precision and quality of endodontic treatments while preserving maximum healthy dental tissue for subsequent prosthetic rehabilitation. The success of endodontic therapy is closely tied to the proper execution of access to the endodontium, influencing all p","PeriodicalId":22985,"journal":{"name":"The Scientific World Journal","volume":"2024 ","pages":"1648011"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11303043/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141898336","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Cross-Sectional Study to Assess Diabetes as a Risk Factor for Root Caries Amongst the Elderly Population in Udupi District, Karnataka State, India.","authors":"Kush Kalra, Ramprasad Vasthare, Shivashankar K N, Nishu Singla, Deepak Kumar Singhal, Ritesh Singla","doi":"10.1155/2024/9963917","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2024/9963917","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To compare the prevalence of root surface carious lesions among the nondiabetic and diabetic elderly population and its association with various risk factors.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>An observational analytical cross-sectional study was conducted among 800 elderly participants, 431 males and 369 females, aged 50 years and above, with a minimum of ten teeth present, with 400 being diabetic and 400 nondiabetic from the various hospitals of the Udupi district. Demographics, socioeconomic status, oral hygiene practices, oral abusive habits, and history of type 2 diabetes were collected using an interviewer-administered questionnaire followed by an intraoral examination to assess root caries. The primary outcome measure was the presence of any carious or filled root surface. Binary logistic regression univariate analysis was done for all the predictor variables, and those with significant associations were further analyzed by multivariate analysis with the enter method in a single-step model. An appropriate nomogram was designed for risk prediction.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Overall, the root caries prevalence was 37.3%, and the mean root caries index was 14.28%. The prevalence of root caries was 46% in people with diabetes and 28.5% in nondiabetics. Participants with type 2 diabetes, less education, low socioeconomic status, and using finger cleaning had a significantly higher risk of developing root caries. Additionally, those who used removable partial dentures (RPDs) were found to be 4.65 times more likely to have root caries than those who did not use RPDs.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Elderly diabetics are at a higher risk for developing root caries and are strongly advised to maintain good oral hygiene practices and to undergo periodic dental evaluations. Therefore, it is crucial to emphasize early diagnosis and treatment of root caries in this population.</p>","PeriodicalId":22985,"journal":{"name":"The Scientific World Journal","volume":"2024 ","pages":"9963917"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11300050/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141894365","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Thermal and Nonthermal Effects of 5 G Radio-Waves on Human's Tissue.","authors":"Yahia Hasan Jazyah","doi":"10.1155/2024/3801604","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2024/3801604","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The deployment of 5 G wireless technology has generated considerable interest and debate regarding its potential effects on human health. This work provides a comprehensive overview of the current scientific understanding of the potential health implications associated with 5 G technology. Drawing upon a wide range of research studies, reviews, and expert opinions, we explore the implications through which 5 G signals interact with the human body. This work presents a balanced perspective, summarizing both the potential benefits of 5 G technology, such as improved data transfer speeds, reduced latency, and enhanced connectivity, as well as concerns that have been raised about its effects on human's tissues. We discuss various aspects of health impacts, including thermal and nonthermal effects, focusing on the existing research on radiofrequency electromagnetic fields and their potential to cause adverse health outcomes. Simulation results show the negative effect of radio waves on human's tissues.</p>","PeriodicalId":22985,"journal":{"name":"The Scientific World Journal","volume":"2024 ","pages":"3801604"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11300075/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141894366","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Outcomes and Its Associated Factors among Patients with Abdominal Trauma Requiring Laparotomy at Asella Referral and Teaching Hospital, South Central Ethiopia: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Wegene Tadesse Shenkutie, Taha Kaso, Abdene Weya Kaso, Gebi Agero","doi":"10.1155/2024/5572633","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2024/5572633","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Trauma is a serious public health problem, and abdominal injuries are among the leading causes of hospitalization after trauma. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the outcome of abdominal trauma and its predictors in patients who underwent laparotomy at Asella Referral and Teaching Hospital (ARTH), South Central Ethiopia. We conducted a retrospective institutional based cross-sectional study of patients who underwent laparotomy for abdominal trauma at ARTH from October 1, 2015, to September 30, 2020. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regressions were used to determine associations between independent factors and mortality due to abdominal trauma, and a <i>P</i> value of <0.05 indicated statistical significance. Out of 139 patients, 110 (79.1%) were males and 88 (63.3%) aged <30 years old, with a mean age of 29 ± 15.73 years. The most common mechanism of injury was penetrating trauma, which accounted for 94 (67.6%) patients. The mortality rate was 21 (15.1%). Factors such as blunt mechanism of injury (95% CI: AOR: 3.36, 1.24-9.09), SBP < 90 mmHg at presentation (95% CI: AOR = 9.37, 3.28-26.80), time >6 hours from trauma to admission (95% CI: AOR: 5.44, 1.78-16.63), unstable intraoperative patient condition (95% CI: AOR = 8.82, 3.05-25.52), and patients who need blood transfusion (95% CI: AOR: 6.63, 1.92-22.91) were significantly associated with mortality. The mortality rate of abdominal trauma patients who underwent laparotomy was high. Therefore, healthcare providers should provide priority for traumatic patients as prolonged waiting time to get healthcare results in poor outcomes for the patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":22985,"journal":{"name":"The Scientific World Journal","volume":"2024 ","pages":"5572633"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11288692/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141856559","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}