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{"title":"Stress Level and Use of Coping Strategies Among Nursing Students During the Pandemic Period: Looking Back and Reflecting its Impact","authors":"John Mark R. Asio, Carole Garcia","doi":"10.31098/jhbs.v2i1.1936","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31098/jhbs.v2i1.1936","url":null,"abstract":"This study aims to assess the stress level of nursing students in different settings and their use of coping strategies during the pandemic. The researchers used a descriptive-correlation research design for 288 nursing students purposively selected for the study. The study took place during the academic year of 2022-2023. The study also employed three (3) research tools for the data gathering. It subjected the data to descriptive and inferential analysis using SPSS 23. In general, the study found that in terms of stress level, the nursing students remarked “moderately high,” as for the coping strategies, they “sometimes” used them. The inferential computation also observed significant variations in the stress level in the study in terms of gender, age, school, and year level. Moreover, there was a low positive relationship between the level of stress and the use of coping strategies among the nursing students. To confirm the connection, perceived stress and external stressors were significant predictors of the use of coping strategies among nursing students. The researchers then gave several implications at the end of the study.","PeriodicalId":372889,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Healthcare and Biomedical Science","volume":"85 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139154280","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":"Sensory Evaluation and Fatty Acid Composition of Broiler Chickens Fed Diets Containing with Prosopis africana Essential Oil","authors":"Olujimi John Alagbe","doi":"10.31098/jhbs.v1i2.1596","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31098/jhbs.v1i2.1596","url":null,"abstract":",","PeriodicalId":372889,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Healthcare and Biomedical Science","volume":"167 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126723346","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 cassava fermentation on reducing sugar and sucrose levels: a preliminary study of healthy snack development","authors":"D. Sb, Inayah Inayah, D. Puspaningtyas, P. Sari, Nanda Herdiyanti Kusuma","doi":"10.31098/jhbs.v1i2.1595","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31098/jhbs.v1i2.1595","url":null,"abstract":"One of the causes of obesity in Indonesia is poor consumption patterns, especially those high in sugars such as reducing sugar and sucrose. Indonesia's food diversity has the potential to be developed as a solution to obesity problems. The fermentation process is able to change the nutritional value composition, especially in reducing sugar and sucrose as healthy food. This research functioned as a preliminary study in the development of healthy snacks, especially for obesity, in terms of the presence and amount of reducing sugars and sucrose in cassava tape, gathot, and growol. This was carried out in two stages. The first stage was a qualitative analysis to examine the presence of carbohydrates through the Molisch test, Benedict's test, and Iodine test. Reducing sugar and sucrose levels were determined through quantitative testing using Nelson Somogyi with three replications for each sample. The research was conducted for seven months (January-July 2019) located at Universitas Respati Yogyakarta and Chem-mix Pratama Laboratory. Differences in reducing sugar and sucrose levels were tested with One Way ANOVA and continued with the Tukey test. Cassava, cassava tape, gathot, and growol contain monosaccharides and polysaccharides. Growol's reducing sugar content was only 0.32% (the lowest compared to other products, p<0.001) in line with the qualitative test results on Benedict's test. Sucrose levels from lowest to highest were gathot (0.78%), cassava tape (1.47%), growol (2.36%), and cassava (4.77%) (p<0.001). Growol has the potential to be developed as a healthy snack for obesity in terms of reducing sugar and sucrose levels.","PeriodicalId":372889,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Healthcare and Biomedical Science","volume":"59 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121435718","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 Impact of Handwashing Education through Animation Videos on Knowledge and Attitudes towards Handwashing among UMY Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic","authors":"Kusbaryanto Kusbaryanto, Istianadea Putri Rahmadani","doi":"10.31098/jhbs.v1i2.1597","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31098/jhbs.v1i2.1597","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000In this study, the primary objective was to assess the impact of teaching about hand washing and video animation on the knowledge and attitudes of UMY students regarding hand washing during the Covid-19 pandemic. A one-group pre-posttest design was used, involving 63 student respondents selected through simple random sampling. Data was collected using a questionnaire, and the findings revealed a significant increase in both knowledge (p = 0.031) and attitudes (p = 0.040) towards hand washing. The study emphasizes the importance of educating students about hand washing practices, as it is expected to benefit them in their future roles in healthcare institutions, contributing to improved infection prevention and control measures. It is worth noting that this study focused solely on knowledge and attitudes towards hand washing and did not assess actual hand washing compliance.\u0000","PeriodicalId":372889,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Healthcare and Biomedical Science","volume":"25 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114207084","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":"Enhancing Contact Tracing for Serratia marcescens Biofilm on High-Usage Body Towels in Rivers State Bathrooms","authors":"Amadi Ikpa, Ogbonda Kh","doi":"10.31098/jhbs.v2i1.1608","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31098/jhbs.v2i1.1608","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000The placement of body towels before and after use in bathrooms where Serratia marcescens proliferates calls for concern, as Serratia marcescens, an airborne opportunistic pathogen has been reported keratinolytic.  Serratia marcescens, a bacterium commonly noticed with a pink or red slimy appearance in toilet sinks, bowls, and tiles presents an aesthetically, unappealing and disgusting appearance in the toilet surroundings. The study aimed to trace the presence of Serratia marcescens on frequently used body towels hung in the bathroom doors. Swabs from forty (40) differently used towels were collected from twenty (20) volunteered homes and analyzed using standard microbiological procedures. Microbiological procedures involved inoculating the swab sample on a prepared peptone broth and plating on MacConkey agar media, followed by identification and streak of the recovered isolate onto Congo red agar media for biofilm formation.  Results showed the recovery of Serratia marcescens isolates. The three homes showed a Serratia marcescens count of 3 X 10, 1 X 102, and 7 X 10 CFU per swab for house units C, I, and P respectively.  Serratia marcescens could form a biofilm, a basic feature that allowed it to strive on a body towel. The results derived strongly identified the presence of Serratia marcescens biofilm on body towels hung in the bathrooms. This could have health implications for towel users due to the bacteria's keratolytic properties. Hence, the need for constant surveillance to support effective measures of hygiene, aimed at preventing the spread of Serratia marcescens is recommended. \u0000","PeriodicalId":372889,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Healthcare and Biomedical Science","volume":"105 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125155636","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":"Modern Contraceptive Use and Associated Factors In USSA Local Government Area Of Taraba State, Nigeria","authors":"Adaki Yohanna Andeskebtso","doi":"10.31098/jhbs.v1i2.1594","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31098/jhbs.v1i2.1594","url":null,"abstract":"With the high rate of unintended pregnancy in the world, encouraging the use of contraceptives has become necessary. However, there are factors that may influence whether a woman agrees to use contraceptives or not. Thus, this study assessed the factors that determine the use of contraceptives among women in Ussa Local Government Area of Taraba State. The specific objectives of the study were to determine the effect of cultural beliefs, socioeconomic status, attitude of conceptive providers, education level and shortages of contraceptives on the use of modern contraceptives in Ussa Local Government Area of Taraba State. The study employed literature-based analysis and found out that level of education, cultural beliefs and practices, shortages of health facilities, attitude of contraceptive providers, sex education, socioeconomic status play major role in determining women’s use of contraceptives among women in Ussa Local Government Area of Taraba State. The paper recommended that, there should be an increase supply contraceptive in all places timely and optimally through involving voluntary, religious and private health facilities in provision to ensure availability.","PeriodicalId":372889,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Healthcare and Biomedical Science","volume":"2 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124918834","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":"Differences of Quercetin Content in Fresh and Extracts Local Apples using High Performance Liquid Chromatography Method","authors":"Nila Authoria, Lilik Wijayanti, R. Febrinasari","doi":"10.31098/jhbs.v1i1.1369","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31098/jhbs.v1i1.1369","url":null,"abstract":"Background : Oxidative stress is an imbalance between pro-oxidants and endogenous antioxidants resulting in cell damage and degenerative diseases. As horticultural commodities, apples have superior varieties of Manalagi and Romebeauty. Apples contain exogenous antioxidants, namely quercetin that effectively contributes to the management of oxidative stress. Purpose : The study used laboratory experimental methods to determine differences in quercetin content in fresh apples and apple extracts of Manalagi and Romebeauty. Research methodology : Determination of quercetin content of fresh apples and apple extract used the High Performance Liquid Chromatograph (HPLC) method. The samples used were fresh apples and apple viscous extract of Manalagi and Romebeauty obtained respectively from UPT Medika Material Laboratory of Batu City and Food Engineering Laboratory of Soegijapranata Catholic University Semarang using maceration process with ethanol solvent.Findings : The results showed that the average levels of quercetin in fresh apples of Manalagi and Romebeauty varieties were 13,685 ppm and 15,544 ppm respectively. Extraction of 70% ethanol from 100 grams of Manalagi and Romebeaty varieties resulted in 38.123 grams and 52.699 grams of thick extract. The average levels of quercetin in Manalagi and Romebeauty extracts were 422.235 ppm and 243.454 ppm. It can be concluded that the extract can optimize the quercetin content. Research limitations : The quercetin content in local apple extracts of Manalagi and Romebeauty can be used as an alternative to antioxidant therapy due to oxidative stress. Originality/value : Analyzing differences in quercetin content in fresh apples and apple extracts.","PeriodicalId":372889,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Healthcare and Biomedical Science","volume":"12 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132333868","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":"Perceived Health Risks among Teachers Working Remotely in the Era of Covid-19 Pandemic","authors":"Sheryl H Ramirez","doi":"10.31098/jhbs.v1i1.1147","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31098/jhbs.v1i1.1147","url":null,"abstract":"The COVID-19 pandemic gained prominence and posed a threat to the traditional education system when quarantine was implemented. The teachers' workload increased as work from home was mandated. As a result of working remotely, the teachers experience challenges in their physical, mental, and socio-emotional health. This study evaluated the health risks as perceived by teachers in a tertiary educational institution working remotely during the era of the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of physical, mental, and socio-emotional health. It also aimed to describe the socio-demographic profile of the respondents and determined their current health problems. \u0000  \u0000A cross-sectional descriptive study design was utilized. The respondents were selected using a non-probability convenience sampling technique and data were collected using a researcher-made Likert-type questionnaire adapted from the Occupational Safety and Health Standards by DOLE (2022). Content and construct validity were accomplished through expert reviews and reliability testing was established through a Cronbach alpha coefficient value of 0.950. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics as well as Z-test and ANOVA for the test of difference. The demographic profile of the respondents indicated a majority belonging to the College of Arts and Sciences, mostly of married civil status, and predominantly female with ages ranging from 41 to 50. The dominant ranks showed Instructors I, II, and III while time engagement in educational technology ranged from 3 hours and above but not greater than 6 hours. The respondents' perceived physical, mental, and socio-emotional health risks revealed a moderate risk as supported by an overall grand mean of 2.629. The physical risk was primarily associated with musculoskeletal problems and had the highest grand mean of 3.038, signifying a moderate level of risk. On the other hand, mental and socio-emotional dimensions were both perceived as low risks, with corresponding grand means of 2.525 and 2.323 respectively. Further results highlighted that level of health risks has a significant difference when grouped according to age (p-value of 0.0012) and academic rank (p-value of 0.0019), thus rejecting the null hypothesis. Sex, marital status, college affiliation, and time engagement in education technology demonstrated no significant difference at all. Health Optimization Practices for Educators (HOPE) was crafted to address health risks by promoting health and wellness through knowledge enhancement. Future studies akin to teachers’ health risks while working remotely need to be explored in the areas of ergonomics and occupational hazards.","PeriodicalId":372889,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Healthcare and Biomedical Science","volume":"6 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114568098","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":"Purslane (Portulaca Oleracea): A Prospective plant Source of Nutrition and its waste utilization in traditional product","authors":"A. Jamal, N. Pareek","doi":"10.31098/jhbs.v1i1.849","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31098/jhbs.v1i1.849","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this review is to study powder leaves of purslane (Portulaca oleracea). It is one of India's most widely cultivated and popular vegetables. Purslane (P. oleracea) leaves are rich in beta-carotene, iron, and calcium source. This leaves categories as waste products, however, can be used for the treatment of anemia and people with micronutrient inadequacies in value-added products. This analysis evaluated the nutritional profile of powder and its use in purslane leaves. For drying leaves at different temperatures for a particular period there are a variety of drying methods, such as dryers for hot oven and sun drying methods. It can be stored in the lean season after drying. They are also rich in beneficial plant metabolities, including sulfur that contains glucosinolates, anthocyanin, flavonoids, and other compounds for improving nutrient, physical-chemical, sensorial, and health benefits. Purslane leaves phytochemicals are more powerful antioxidants that can reduce the risk of chronic diseases by protecting against free radicals.","PeriodicalId":372889,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Healthcare and Biomedical Science","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-10-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129611426","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":"Evaluation of Laboratory Methods for the Diagnosis of Entamoeba histolytica Among Children in Port Harcourt, Rivers State","authors":"Isomah Chiladi, Christian Mbata U, Priya Huoma, Isomah Chiladi","doi":"10.31098/jhbs.v1i1.934","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31098/jhbs.v1i1.934","url":null,"abstract":"The prevalence of Entamoeba histolytica using different methods in detecting the causative pathogens causing amoebic dysentery among children in Rivers State was carried out using standard laboratory procedures. This research was carried out in some selected health establishments in Port Harcourt City, the capital of Rivers State, Nigeria. The aim of the study was to evaluate the prevalence of E. histolytica among children in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The study which involved about one thousand stool samples were collected from consented subjects in Rivers State hospitals, of which 533 fecal specimens from male and 467 from female children were collected. Stool sample examined using the three diagnostic methods which were microscopic methods using normal saline and lugol’s iodine, formol-ether sedimentation technique and Entamoeba culture methods. The results showed that, out of the 1000 stool samples examined, 54 (5.4%) were positive for cyst and or trophozoites of E. histolytica when examined by direct saline and lugol’s iodine bright light microscopy. Twenty-one (2.1%) showed presence of E. histolytica when processed by sedimentation method, whereas 87 (8.7%) showed presence of E. histolytica in all the samples processed by culture method. These results implementing 89%, 81% and 95% specificity for microscopy, sedimentation and culture method respectively. Furthermore, culture method, microscopy method and sedimentation method showed sensitivity of 95% 62% and 40% respectively. Data analysis of kappa statistics showed culture method have the highest value of (0.75) followed by microscopy (0.55) and sedimentation (0.33). Finally, culture method which is the most reliable test method could be a very useful tool in the routine assessment as well as surveillance of E. histolytica in a developing country like Nigeria. Therefore, public and personal health hygiene should be taken seriously to avoid and control the infection in Rivers State.","PeriodicalId":372889,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Healthcare and Biomedical Science","volume":"75 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-10-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114720265","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}