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{"title":"Expressed Breastfeeding: Knowledge and Attitude of Postnatal Women","authors":"Mariamol Varghese, Minnu Sebastian, Muhammad Shanid, Taniya Varghese, R. D'Souza","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1766127","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1766127","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Introduction  Breastfeeding is the most valuable thing that mother can offer to her child. Breast milk provides all the necessary nutrients that are necessary for the overall growth and development of the infant. Mothers can continue feeding their infants with expressed breast milk even if they have to get separated from the child for any reasons. Expressed breastfeeding is a less used option by mothers due to multiple reasons. Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding expressed breastfeeding among postnatal women. Methodology  A descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The nonprobability convenience sampling technique was adopted to select 80 postnatal women. A self-developed pretested knowledge questionnaire and structured attitude scale was used to collect the data from postnatal women. Result  Majority of postnatal women (73.8%) were in the age group of 21 to 30 years, 36.3% were with gravida and Para 2, 33.8% were having two children and most of them, 81.3%, were homemakers, and 66.3% were not practiced expressed breastfeeding. Satisfactory level of knowledge regarding expressed breastfeeding was found among 41.3%, while 40% had average knowledge. The mean knowledge score was 7.7 ± 4.20 with a maximum score of 15. Attitude toward expressed breastfeeding was unfavorable among 55 (68.75%) of the postnatal women, while 25 (31.25%) women had the favorable attitude. The mean attitude score was 46.96 ± 6.11 with a maximum possible score of 70. There was significant correlation between knowledge and attitude score with p -value is 0.03. The chi-squared computed between knowledge score and demographic variables revealed that there is significant association between knowledge score and age of postnatal women. Conclusion  The knowledge level was satisfactory among one-third of participants, but it was not adequate among the majority of participants. Attitude was not very favorable that indicates motivation of postnatal women by health workers is in very much need.","PeriodicalId":40092,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2023-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48258377","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":"Sialolith with Sialadenitis: A Case Study and a Proposal of a Diagnostic Algorithm","authors":"Vinisha S. Pousya, U. Shetty, P. Shetty","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1768590","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1768590","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Sialolithiasis along with sialadenitis is one of the commonly occurring salivary gland disorders. Sialadenitis is an inflammatory disease of the salivary glands. It usually occurs insidiously causing pain to the patient and may lead to development of fibrous mass of the salivary gland. The cause of sialadenitis is most commonly due to the salivary duct caliculi which is termed as sialolith or salivary stones which causes statis of saliva in the ducts. This condition is usually accompanied by pain and tenderness of the involved site. Therefore, we report a case of a male patient aged 60 years with pain in the floor of the mouth in the submandibular region which was diagnosed as submandibular sialolithiasis along with sialadenitis and propose a diagnostic algorithm.","PeriodicalId":40092,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2023-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44152227","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":"An Experimental Prospective Study on Effectiveness of Brief Heartfulness-Based Start ‘U’p Program on Anxiety and Perceived Stress in Allied Health Students","authors":"Sanjana T. Philip, Jayaram Thimmapuram, Himanshu Gupta, Tahreem Fatima, Subodh Rahate, Neelam Yeram, Kapil Thakur, Mansee Thakur","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1768588","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1768588","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Aim and Objectives  Health care education is an important issue in the development of countries. Stress and anxiety among health care students and workers are an area of increasing concern worldwide. Meditative practices have been shown to improve overall wellness. The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy and feasibility of a brief Heartfulness-Based Start ‘U’p program to reduce anxiety and perceived stress in allied health students of Mahatma Gandhi Mission School of Biomedical Sciences (MGMSBS), Mahatma Gandhi Mission Institute of Health Sciences (MGMIHS), Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The objective of this study was first to study the prevalence of anxiety and perceived stress in allied health students of MGMSBS, MGMIHS, Navi Mumbai, and then to study the effect of heartfulness meditation on measures of said emotional wellness. Methods  Seven sessions of Start ‘U’p Heartfulness Meditation of 2-hour duration once in every week was held over the course of 7 weeks. Two hundred and three participants enrolled for the heartfulness intervention. Changes in stress levels, anxiety levels, and mindfulness skills were assessed. Three self-reporting questionnaire tools—Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), and Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ)—were used to determine the categorical scales (low, medium, and high) for anxiety and stress among students from baseline to post-intervention. Results  Our study revealed an improvement in anxiety and perceived stress post-intervention of brief Heartfulness-Based Start ‘U’p Program. Out of 203 students in this study, 75.86% were female and 24.14% were male. Students' BAI scores dropped an average of 2.91 points, whereas PSS scores dropped an average of 1.61 points. The largest increase in mindfulness was seen for nonjudging, with an average increase of 2.1 points ( p ≤ 0.05) in categorical data from pre- to post-intervention based on the FFMQ tool. Conclusion  Our results indicate that heartfulness meditation practice offers an accessible and efficient method by which students' anxiety and stress can be improved. This may also improve their engagement in learning-oriented approaches and class activities.","PeriodicalId":40092,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2023-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47259429","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":"Dental Professionals' Awareness on Updated Guidelines for Basic Life Support in COVID-19 Patients","authors":"K. Abhilasha, D. Jayanthi, Lalith Vivekananda","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1768153","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1768153","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Background  Members of dental fraternity have a duty of care to provide safe services to the patients. The satisfactory performance in a medical emergency in dental practice has wide-range implications. But, in the current scenario, the challenge is to ensure that patients with or without coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), who undergo any medical emergency, get the best possible chance of survival without compromising the safety of rescuers, who will be needed to take care for future patients. Aim  This article assesses the awareness and knowledge on interim guidelines for Basic Life Support in adults with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 among various dental health care professionals. Materials and Methods  An online questionnaire-based survey was conducted; framed in Google Forms and sent to various dental health care professionals through WhatsApp, email, and other means. Results were then analyzed and are presented in the form of frequency and percentage. Results  In the study, 224 responders were included comprising undergraduates, postgraduates, and dental practitioners. Dismally, none of them had complete knowledge on the interim guidance for Basic Life Support for suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patients. Conclusion  The study suggests that updated interim guidelines were unknown to maximum percentage of dental professionals which implies that there is need to keep ourselves up-to-date to provide safe services.","PeriodicalId":40092,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2023-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43407390","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":"Color Deconvolution as a Simple and Rapid Tool in Quantitative Biomedical Research","authors":"R. Nucci, W. Jacob-Filho, R. D. de Souza, L. Maifrino","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1768067","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1768067","url":null,"abstract":"1Department of Pathology, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil 2Division of Geriatrics, University of São, São Paulo, Brazil 3Department of Anatomy, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil 4Department of Anatomy, Nove de Julho University (UNINOVE), São Paulo, Brazil 5 Laboratory of Clinical Analysis, Faculty of Medicine of the ABC District, Av. Lauro Gomes, 2000 Vila Sacadura Cabral, Santo André, Brazil 6Dante Pazzanese Institute of Cardiology, São Paulo, Brazil","PeriodicalId":40092,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2023-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42152334","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":"Alterations in Sleep Cycle among Nonhospitalized COVID-19-Affected Population during the Pandemic in Karnataka State—A Web-Based Study.","authors":"A. Ramesh, Ivaturi Sri Sai Meghana, Rahul Bhandary, Mamatha Shetty, S. Shetty","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1766123","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1766123","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Objectives  The psychological and physiological distress and social isolation could adversely affect sleep. As sleep disturbances may persist and deteriorate health, it is important to assess prevalence and related factors of sleep disturbances among the residents of Karnataka state during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection. Methods  In this study, 250 responders across the state of Karnataka accessed the survey voluntarily during September 2021 and January 2022. Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Insomnia Severity Index scales, features that are related to sleep quality, and some hypothesized risk factors of sleep disturbances in context of COVID-19 infection are employed to format a self-reported questionnaire. Results  In this study, females 27(19.1%) experienced more sleep disturbances than males 9 (8.3%). The study revealed the participants who received both the doses of vaccination (126; 54.3%) had better sleep. The participants who reported themselves to be stressed (182; 72.8%) had more disturbances in sleep. A total number of 45 participants (18.4%) experienced difficulty in breathing and out of all the responders 11 (47.8%) were actually worried about their current sleep problem. Conclusion  COVID-19 infection and changes imposed during the pandemic have led to a surge in individuals reporting sleep problems across the globe. The findings raise the need to screen for worsening sleep patterns to create more awareness about the secondary consequences of COVID-19 infection.","PeriodicalId":40092,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2023-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42896431","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":"Management of Oral Parafunctional Habits: A Case Report","authors":"Murali Ps, S. Achalli, Sandeep Chandragiri, Sameep S. Shetty","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1764358","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1764358","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract One of the most common problems seen in dental practice is oral parafunctional habits. Thumb sucking and tongue thrusting habits are by far the most common ones encountered. These have adverse effects on the dentition and the orofacial structure. Habit breaking appliances can be used to stop these habits and give best results if used at an early stage. Here we present two cases, one each of digit sucking and tongue thrusting treated effectively with habit breaking appliance.","PeriodicalId":40092,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2023-04-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44700806","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":"Cone Beam Computed Tomography and Virtual Cloning: A Review","authors":"Anand Shankar Sarkar, Shruthi S Hegde, Vidya Ajila, D. Darwin","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1764357","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1764357","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract With the use of technologies, dental office workflow is moving toward a more efficient and cost-effective approach. Digitalization of dental records and computer-assisted imaging techniques have simplified workflow. Innovation and introduction of cone beam computed tomography, proface (facial three-dimensional [3D] soft-tissue capture), intraoral scan, planning software, and 3D printers has changed the dental profession. Clinical practice uses virtual workflows, and digital dentistry is a new development. The purpose of this article is to update the dental professionals with different available technologies for the creation of a virtual patient and digital tools that can be used for diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up of patients. The advantages of digital dentistry and future scope are highlighted in this article.","PeriodicalId":40092,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2023-04-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47286876","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":"Urinary Bladder Mullerianosis Causing Recurrent Abdominal Pain: A Rare Case Report and Review of the Literature","authors":"Manjeet Kumar, K. Barwal, G. Sharma, K. Mardi, Pamposh Raina, Sanjeev Sharma","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1764360","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1764360","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Mullerianosis of the urinary bladder is a rare bladder lesion with fewer than 30 cases reported in the literature. It describes the ectopic presence of endocervical, endometrium, and endosalpingial tissues inside the urinary bladder. It is diagnosed when at least two of three Mullerian tissues, endometriosis, endocervicosis, and endosalpingiosis, are identified. Mullerianosis presents in females of the reproductive age group, especially after pelvic surgery. Treatment involves resection of the bladder mass and ruling out malignant pathology. Follow-up of Mullerianosis is vital, as recurrence is common. Medical therapy is also indicated when a diagnosis is established after the histopathological examination of the tumor. We report a 31-year-old female presenting with recurrent lower abdominal pain. Cystoscopy showed a mass of 3 × 3 cm in the urinary bladder. Transurethral resection of bladder tumor was resected, and histopathology suggested a combination of endometriosis, endocervicosis, and endosalpingiosis. Pain was resolved after surgery, but the lesion recurred at 3 months, which was subsequently resected.","PeriodicalId":40092,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2023-04-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47386285","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":"Factors Associated with Recurrence in Chronic Subdural Hematoma following Surgery","authors":"Kritsada Buakate, Thara Tunthanathip","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1764359","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1764359","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Background  Recurrence is a frequent complication after surgery in a chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH). This study aimed to describe the recurrent rate of CSDH after surgery. In addition, a secondary objective aimed to explore factors associated with the recurrence of CSDH after surgery. Methods  A total of 141 surgical CSDH patients were analyzed in this retrospective study. The Cox regression method was used to conduct both univariate and multivariate analyses of variables associated with recurrence. As a result, the cumulative incidence of recurrence for each covariate survival curve was built after the final model. Results  Twenty-two percent of the patients showed evidence of recurrence. Initially, four variables (Glasgow coma scale score 3–8, clopidogrel, operative time, and amount of irrigated saline) had potential factors in univariate analysis but only clopidogrel and amount of saline irrigation were significantly associated with CSDH recurrence. Conclusion  Preoperative clopidogrel and the amount of saline irrigation were found to be associated with the recurrence rate. Factors associated with CSDH recurrence should be developed and validated as the clinical prediction tool for implication in general practice.","PeriodicalId":40092,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2023-04-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44641204","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}