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{"title":"The Role of Social Media Platforms in Addressing Mental Health Stigma","authors":"Mueen Ahmed KK","doi":"10.5530/ijmedph.2023.2.14","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5530/ijmedph.2023.2.14","url":null,"abstract":"International Journal of Medicine and Public Health,2023,13,2,84-85.DOI:10.5530/ijmedph.2023.2.14Published:September 2023Type:Letter to Editor The Role of Social Media Platforms in Addressing Mental Health StigmaMueen Ahmed KK Mueen Ahmed KK Phcog.Net, No. 9, St. Thomas Town, Bengaluru, Karnataka, INDIA. Abstract:Mental health stigma continues to be a significant barrier to seeking help and support for individuals experiencing psychological distress. Despite growing awareness of mental health issues, many people still face discrimination and prejudice due to societal misconceptions surrounding mental health conditions. However, in recent years, social media platforms have emerged as powerful tools that can potentially challenge and dismantle mental health stigma. This article aims to explore the role of social media in addressing mental health stigma, highlighting its impact, challenges, and opportunities. Through the analysis of relevant studies and initiatives, we aim to understand how social media can play a pivotal role in promoting mental health awareness and fostering an inclusive and empathetic online community. Read more... View:PDF (90.83 KB)","PeriodicalId":90863,"journal":{"name":"International journal of medicine and public health","volume":"131 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135258547","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Questionnaire Based Study to Assess Knowledge Attitude and Practices about Rationale Use of Medicine in Second Year MBBS Students of Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Saifai, Etawah","authors":"Jai Prakash Patel, Asha Pathak, Alok Dixit, Manik Brahemi, Shakeel Ahmad","doi":"10.5530/ijmedph.2023.2.9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5530/ijmedph.2023.2.9","url":null,"abstract":"International Journal of Medicine and Public Health,2023,13,2,46-50.DOI:10.5530/ijmedph.2023.2.9Published:September 2023Type:Original Article A Questionnaire Based Study to Assess Knowledge Attitude and Practices about Rationale Use of Medicine in Second Year MBBS Students of Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Saifai, EtawahJai Prakash Patel, Asha Pathak, Alok Dixit, Manik Brahemi, and Shakeel Ahmad Jai Prakash Patel, Asha Pathak, Alok Dixit, Manik Brahemi, Shakeel Ahmad Department of Pharmacology, Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Saifai, Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA. Abstract:Background: Any health system should focus on three key aspects of medicines-accessibility, affordability, and rational use of medicine. Rational use of medicines (RUM) requires that “patients receive medicines that meet their clinical needs, at doses that meet their individual needs, over an appropriate period of time, and at the lowest cost to both patients and their communities. Aim: This study was conducted to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice on RUM among medical students. Materials and Methods : This was a survey-based cross-sectional study conducted after approval by the institutional ethics committee. The study population included 187 second year MBBS (fourth semester) students of Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Saifai, Etawah, U.P, India. They were informed about the study and their consent was obtained. The identity of the students was not disclosed. Results: Total 187 students participated in the study, 103 males and 84 females. Most of them believe that it is not safe to take prescribed medicines with over the counter (OTC) medicines (55.08%). The majority of respondents (73.26%) believed that the pharmaceutical industry benefits most from irrational prescriptions, while only 6.95% believed that mass communication is a poor medium to educate people about medicines. 63.64% believed that dietary supplements can be taken without a prescription, and 55.08% believed that they read the package insert at OTC. Conclusion: Medical students will be prescribing drugs in future, they need to be aware of all aspects of Rationale use of medicine. RUM is included in the undergraduate curriculum, education in this area must be proper and vigorous so that they can be groomed to become great future prescribers. Keywords:Attitude and Practice., generic, Knowledge, medical students, Over-the-counter, Rational Use of MedicineView:PDF (144.26 KB)","PeriodicalId":90863,"journal":{"name":"International journal of medicine and public health","volume":"18 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135258549","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 Facility Based Newborn Care Units in a Northern State of India","authors":"Gaurav Pandey, Jaganjeet Kaur, Rupsa Banerjee, Suresh Dalpath","doi":"10.5530/ijmedph.2023.2.10","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5530/ijmedph.2023.2.10","url":null,"abstract":"International Journal of Medicine and Public Health,2023,13,2,51-58.DOI:10.5530/ijmedph.2023.2.10Published:September 2023Type:Original Article Assessment of Facility Based Newborn Care Units in a Northern State of IndiaGaurav Pandey, Jaganjeet Kaur, Rupsa Banerjee, and Suresh Dalpath Gaurav Pandey1, Jaganjeet Kaur1, Rupsa Banerjee1,*, Suresh Dalpath2 1Department of Health Management, International Institute of Health Management Research, New Delhi, Delhi, INDIA. 2Public Health Planning, Policy and Monitoring and Evaluation, Haryana State Health Resource Centre Panchkula, Haryana, INDIA. Abstract:Background: In 2011, in an effort to increase focus on newborn care and survival, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, formally introduced the three-tier Facility Based Newborn Care (FBNC) system at various levels of health facilities. This study evaluates the functional status of newborn care facilities in a northern state of India. Materials and Methods: A cross sectional, mixed methods, descriptive study was conducted during the months of May to July 2021. Six districts were selected for the study representing each of the six administrative divisions of the state. A total of 31 facility based newborn care units were assessed, including six Special Newborn Care Units (SNCU), six Newborn Stabilization Units (NBSU) and 19 Newborn Care Corners (NBCC). Human resources availability and training, infrastructure, equipment and supplies, adherence to standard operating procedures, infection control protocols and regular maintenance of records were assessed. Overall functional status was ascertained using five criteria: Equipment, Human resources, Protocol, Infrastructure and Recordkeeping. Results: Though the prescribed strength of manpower was available at almost all facilities, most reported that they had not received specific on-the-job training on newborn care. Infrastructure and biomedical waste disposal facility was found to be adequate at all levels. However, the complete set of prescribed essential neonatal care equipment was not available and functional in any of the NBSUs and in a very small number of SNCUs and NBCCs. Most of the SNCUs and NBCCs were found to be partially functional according to the set criteria. Conclusion: Adequate functionality of NBSUs needs to be ensured in order to maximize the benefits of the three-tier system of FBNC. Keywords:Assessment, Facility based newborn care, Health systems framework, Neonatal mortality., Newborn care unitsView:PDF (242.65 KB)","PeriodicalId":90863,"journal":{"name":"International journal of medicine and public health","volume":"142 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135258552","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":"Association of Personality Characteristics of Alcohol Dependent Individuals with their Liver Enzyme Levels","authors":"Sachin Ratan Gedam, P S Patil, Pankaj Jain, Ashok Najan, Vijay Babar","doi":"10.5530/ijmedph.2023.2.12","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5530/ijmedph.2023.2.12","url":null,"abstract":"International Journal of Medicine and Public Health,2023,13,2,66-73.DOI:10.5530/ijmedph.2023.2.12Published:September 2023Type:Original Article Association of Personality Characteristics of Alcohol Dependent Individuals with their Liver Enzyme LevelsSachin Ratan Gedam, P S Patil, Pankaj Jain, Ashok Najan, and Vijay Babar Sachin Ratan Gedam1,*, P S Patil2, Pankaj Jain3, Ashok Najan4, Vijay Babar5 1Department of Psychiatry, Nandkumar Singh Chouhan Government Medical College, Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, INDIA. 2Department of Psychiatry, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi, Meghe, Wardha, Maharashtra, INDIA. 3Department of Medicine, Nandkumar Singh Chouhan Government Medical College, Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, INDIA. 4Department of Forensic Medicine, Nandkumar Singh Chouhan Government Medical College, Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, INDIA. 5Department of PSM, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi, Meghe, Wardha, Maharashtra, INDIA. Abstract:Introduction: All over the world Alcohol Dependence Syndrome (ADS) is most significant health problem. Among different individuals, the severity of liver dysfunction related to alcohol varies and related to different factors including personality traits. Aim: To find the personality variables of alcohol dependent patients and to determine its association with liver enzymes level among them. Materials and Methods: Total of 100 patients were selected from psychiatry department of JNMC, Sawangi, Wardha, Maharashtra and they were assessed through socio-demographic proforma, 16 personality factor (16 PF) inventory and liver function tests. Results: Most of the participants scored high on factors warmth (56%), social boldness (56%), dominance (67%), vigilance (77%), sensitivity (70%), perfectionism (52%) and openness to change (65%); while comparatively scored lower on factors privateness (50%) and liveliness (35%). The personality factors emotional stability, dominance, sensitivity, abstractedness, apprehension, self-reliance, perfectionism and tension were significantly correlated with various liver enzymes; whereas, global factor Extraversion/Introversion, Tough-mindedeness/Receptivity and Independence/ Accommodation were correlated with various liver enzymes when p < 0.05 considered significant. Conclusion: This study suggests that the personality factors affect the liver enzymes level in alcohol dependent subjects. Hence, the personality factors should be addressed by physician during intervention to improve outcome. Keywords:Alcohol dependence., Alcoholism, Liver enzymes level, Personality traitsView:PDF (254.69 KB)","PeriodicalId":90863,"journal":{"name":"International journal of medicine and public health","volume":"196 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135259577","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":"Bibliometric Analysis of ChatGPT's Applications in Medicine: A Comprehensive Assessment of its Impact and Potential","authors":"Mueen Ahmed KK, Chaman Sab M","doi":"10.5530/ijmedph.2023.2.13","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5530/ijmedph.2023.2.13","url":null,"abstract":"International Journal of Medicine and Public Health,2023,13,2,74-83.DOI:10.5530/ijmedph.2023.2.13Published:September 2023Type:Original Article Bibliometric Analysis of ChatGPT's Applications in Medicine: A Comprehensive Assessment of its Impact and PotentialMueen Ahmed KK, and Chaman Sab M Mueen Ahmed KK1, Chaman Sab M2 1Phcog.Net, No. 9, St. Thomas Town, Bengaluru, Karnataka, INDIA. 2A.R.G. College of Arts and Commerce, Davanagere, Karnataka, INDIA. Abstract:Purpose: The purpose of the paper \"Bibliometric Analysis of ChatGPT's Applications in Medicine: A Comprehensive Assessment of its Impact and Potential\" is to conduct a systematic evaluation of how ChatGPT, an AI language model, has been applied in the field of medicine. The study aims to assess the impact of ChatGPT's applications in medicine and explore its potential contributions to the healthcare domain. Materials and Methods: The Scopus database was selected and the search query (All (ChatGPT AND Medicine) was developed on 11, July 2023 to retrieve all the bibliographic records on the domine of interest. From each record, we retrieved data on the title, author, organizations, journals, publications type, source, country, collaboration, etc. They were exported to MS-Excel for bibliometric analysis and VOSviewer software was used for analyzing Co-Occurrence networks and the data and descriptive analysis were classified, collected one by one, and loaded into the Bibliometric R-package program to create science maps and statistical graphs. Results: ChatGPT - related Medicine papers in the Scopus database constitute 532 papers. these publications received 1046 citations, these authored by 1771 authors published 203 article type and etc. Average citations per document 1966 received and 111 (20.86%) received extremal funding support from 62+ research agencies supporting research in this area. selected 65 significant keywords appearing in ChatGPT and Medicine. USA and UK were contributed the highest papers. Medicine is the broad subject of the study were published highest number of papers (312). Conclusion: The findings from this study can help researchers, practitioners, and policymakers better understand the impact and potential of ChatGPT in advancing medical knowledge, patient care, and healthcare practices. Additionally, the paper may contribute to identifying knowledge gaps and guide further research in this rapidly evolving field at the intersection of AI and medicine. Keywords:Bibliometric, ChatGPT, Impact, Medicine, Scopus database.View:PDF (901.02 KB)","PeriodicalId":90863,"journal":{"name":"International journal of medicine and public health","volume":"30 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135258545","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":"Is it Possible to Use Monocyte Distribution Width (MDW) as a Diagnostic Parameter for COVID-19 in the Emergency Department?","authors":"Ana García-Álvarez, Maria Teresa Sanz-Casla, Elena Hernández-Álvarez, Cristina García Salguero, Irene Serrano García, Mercedes Martinez-novillo González","doi":"10.5530/ijmedph.2023.2.11","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5530/ijmedph.2023.2.11","url":null,"abstract":"International Journal of Medicine and Public Health,2023,13,2,59-65.DOI:10.5530/ijmedph.2023.2.11Published:September 2023Type:Original Article Is it Possible to Use Monocyte Distribution Width (MDW) as a Diagnostic Parameter for COVID-19 in the Emergency Department?Ana García-Álvarez, Maria Teresa Sanz-Casla, Elena Hernández-Álvarez, Cristina García Salguero, Irene Serrano García, and Mercedes Martinez-novillo González Ana García-Álvarez1,*, Maria Teresa Sanz-Casla1, Elena Hernández-Álvarez1, Cristina García Salguero2, Irene Serrano García3, Mercedes Martinez-novillo González1 1Department of Medical Laboratory, Laboratory Medicine Institute, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria (IdISSC), Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, SPAIN. 2Department of Microbiology, Laboratory Medicine Institute, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria (IdISSC), Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, SPAIN. 3Research Methodological Support Unit, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria (IdISSC), Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, SPAIN. Abstract:Background: COVID-19 has been shown to cause an overactivation of monocytes. The Monocyte Distribution Width (MDW) parameter correlates with the cytomorphological changes that monocytes undergo after their massive activation. MDW is obtained from the blood count, and it could be established as a potential diagnostic biomarker for COVID-19. Therefore, the aim of this study is to deeply analyze the value of MDW in patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Materials and Methods: A total of 4,153 patients treated in the Emergency Department with suspicion of SARS-CoV-2 infection due to suggestive symptoms were recruited. A blood count and a nasopharyngeal swab for SARS-CoV-2 RNA detection were requested. Results: Significant differences (p<0.001) were observed between the MDW values in patients with COVID-19 (n =1285), with a mean and standard deviation of 23.69 ± 4.27 compared to patients without COVID-19 disease (n = 2870) whose mean and standard deviation is 19.17 ± 3.52. The Area Under the Curve (AUC) obtained was 0.822 and the cut-off point was MDW≥20.8, (77.7% sensitivity, 78.1% specificity). The combination of MDW with White Blood Count (WBC) through a regression model got the best AUC (AUC=0.855), with a sensitivity of 79.2% and a specificity of 83.7%. Conclusion: Patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection have been shown to have higher MDW values. The combination of MDW with WBC allowed to obtain the highest specificity from all the studies performed, so this combination could be helpful when classifying patients with possible COVID-19. Both markers are obtained very quickly and easily from a blood count sample. Keywords:COVID-19, Diagnostic, Laboratory., MDW, Pandemic, White blood cellView:PDF (423.55 KB)","PeriodicalId":90863,"journal":{"name":"International journal of medicine and public health","volume":"18 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135258721","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":"Experiences of Covid-19 Early Vaccination: A Survey-Based Study from the Community Healthcare Setup in India","authors":"Rohan Jadhav, Laiby Reji, A. Kulkarni, B. Nair, Lavanya Sampatkumar, P. Bhandarkar","doi":"10.5530/ijmedph.2023.1.6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5530/ijmedph.2023.1.6","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":90863,"journal":{"name":"International journal of medicine and public health","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71040085","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 Vaccination on Long-COVID: A Comprehensive Review and Approach","authors":"Frank (D.C.) H","doi":"10.5530/ijmedph.2023.1.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5530/ijmedph.2023.1.1","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":90863,"journal":{"name":"International journal of medicine and public health","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42805137","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":"Unveiling the Devastating Impact of COVID-19 on Indian Public Health: Consequences, Challenges, and the Path Forward","authors":"K. Ahmed","doi":"10.5530/ijmedph.2023.1.8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5530/ijmedph.2023.1.8","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":90863,"journal":{"name":"International journal of medicine and public health","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41467062","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":"Unveiling the Hidden Burden: Exploring the Impact of Early Menstruation on the Mental Health of Adolescent Girls in India","authors":"K. Ahmed","doi":"10.5530/ijmedph.2023.1.7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5530/ijmedph.2023.1.7","url":null,"abstract":"Dear Editor, I am writing to bring attention to a critical issue that affects the lives of countless young girls in our society – the impact of early menstruation on the mental health of teenagers in India. Menstruation is a natural and normal part of a woman's life, but when it occurs prematurely, it can have far-reaching consequences on the emotional well-being and overall mental health of adolescents. It is high time we address this issue and work towards creating a supportive environment for these young girls. In India, early menstruation, also known as precocious puberty, is becoming increasingly prevalent. According to studies, approximately 10% of girls in our country experience their first period before the age of 12. This is a concerning trend, as early puberty can disrupt the natural progression of physical, emotional, and psychological development, leaving these young girls vulnerable to various mental health challenges.","PeriodicalId":90863,"journal":{"name":"International journal of medicine and public health","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48642128","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}