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Knowledge and Attitude of Meningitis Belt Country Passengers Arriving at King Abdul-Aziz International Airport – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia toward Ciprofloxacin as a Meningococcal Disease Prophylaxis 抵达沙特阿拉伯吉达阿卜杜勒-阿齐兹国王国际机场的脑膜炎带国家旅客对环丙沙星预防脑膜炎球菌病的知识和态度

International journal of health research and innovation Pub Date : 2023-01-23 DOI: 10.47260/ijhri/1111

Mohammad Saad Alghamdi, Ayman Samman, Wael Al Zahrani, Fahad Qumri, Mohammad Filmban, Tariq Jewaeher, Musfer Alghamdi, Abdulaziz J Alzahrani, Ghurmallah A. Alghamdi, Mohammad Alkurmi, Esraa Alaidrous, O. Alghamdi, Khalid J Alzahrani

{"title":"Knowledge and Attitude of Meningitis Belt Country Passengers Arriving at King Abdul-Aziz International Airport – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia toward Ciprofloxacin as a Meningococcal Disease Prophylaxis","authors":"Mohammad Saad Alghamdi, Ayman Samman, Wael Al Zahrani, Fahad Qumri, Mohammad Filmban, Tariq Jewaeher, Musfer Alghamdi, Abdulaziz J Alzahrani, Ghurmallah A. Alghamdi, Mohammad Alkurmi, Esraa Alaidrous, O. Alghamdi, Khalid J Alzahrani","doi":"10.47260/ijhri/1111","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47260/ijhri/1111","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract\u0000\u0000Meningitis belt countries of sub-Saharan Africa are highly endemic of Neisseria meningitides. Passengers traveling from meningitis belt countries and arriving in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia should receive one dose of ciprofloxacin upon their arrival if they are not vaccinated with the quadrivalent (ACYW) conjugate meningococcal vaccine. This study aims to assess the knowledge and attitude of those passengers regarding the preventive measures taken at the point of entry toward meningococcal disease. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 394 passengers who arrived from meningitis belt countries in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia from April to June 2022.\u0000The study shows that 51% of the participants were aware of the purpose of ciprofloxacin use, 64.7% of them were vaccinated with the meningococcal vaccine. About 77.2 % of the passengers were not informed about the preventive measures regarding meningococcal disease and the obligation of receiving ciprofloxacin if they are not vaccinated with conjugate type. The study finding demonstrates that there is a lack of information among the passengers who are arriving from meningitis belt countries regarding the preventive measures for meningococcal disease and it should be conveyed to them before the issuance of the visa in their home countries.\u0000\u0000Keywords: Meningitis Belt Countries, Neisseria meningitidis, Polysaccharide meningococcal vaccine, Conjugate meningococcal vaccine, Ciprofloxacin.","PeriodicalId":93450,"journal":{"name":"International journal of health research and innovation","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87767447","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}

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The Use of Liposomal Bupivacaine Intraoperatively Through a Superficial Cervical Plexus Blockade for Postoperative Pain Management for Carotid Endarterectomy: a Case Report 术中使用布比卡因脂质体通过颈浅丛阻滞治疗颈动脉内膜切除术术后疼痛:1例报告

International journal of health research and innovation Pub Date : 2022-11-04 DOI: 10.47260/ijhri/1011

Laura A. Gonzalez, Jorge A. Gonzalez Miro

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Innovation in Healthcare Organizations: Concepts and Challenges to Consider 医疗保健组织的创新:需要考虑的概念和挑战

International journal of health research and innovation Pub Date : 2021-06-03 DOI: 10.47260/IJHRI/911

Breitner Gomes Chaves, C. Briand, Khayreddine Bouabida

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Predictive models of health expenditure via regularization: Do low and upper middle income economies share common predictors? 通过正规化的卫生支出预测模型:低收入和中高收入经济体是否具有共同的预测因子?

International journal of health research and innovation Pub Date : 2016-01-01

Emmanuel Thompson, Faustine Williams

{"title":"Predictive models of health expenditure via regularization: Do low and upper middle income economies share common predictors?","authors":"Emmanuel Thompson, Faustine Williams","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Countries around the world are presently confronted with gargantuan health care challenges and huge variability in health spending. In the literature, income has been recognized as a crucial predictor of health expenditure. However, there is no agreement on which other variables may be connected to the remaining largely unexplained variation in health expenditure. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate the link between health expenditure and some important predictors among low-income and lower middle-income economies. Regularized regression methods including the Lasso and the Elastic net, and the 2013 World Bank data were used to identify key predictors of health expenditure. The present study showed that the Elastic net algorithm produced a model with a better predictive power than the Lasso in the case of low-income economies. However, the Lasso produced a slightly superior predictive power compared to the Elastic net in the case of lower middle-income economies. Also, income remains a common predictor of health expenditure in both economies. Findings of the study would be valuable to governments seeking to lessen the impact of vast variability in health care spending on their economies by focusing on key predictors of health expenditure per capita, such as life expectancy and population density.</p>","PeriodicalId":93450,"journal":{"name":"International journal of health research and innovation","volume":"4 2","pages":"13-21"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8862179/pdf/nihms-1773822.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39809957","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}

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Public Health Implication of Mycotoxin Contaminated Pawpaw (Carica papaya L) on Sale in Nigerian Markets 受霉菌毒素污染的木瓜在尼日利亚市场销售对公众健康的影响

International journal of health research and innovation Pub Date : 2012-01-01 DOI: 10.4314/IJHR.V5I1

O. Oyeyipo, C. Iwuji, O. Owhoeli

{"title":"Public Health Implication of Mycotoxin Contaminated Pawpaw (Carica papaya L) on Sale in Nigerian Markets","authors":"O. Oyeyipo, C. Iwuji, O. Owhoeli","doi":"10.4314/IJHR.V5I1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/IJHR.V5I1","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose : To evaluate the mycotoxigenic potential of fungi associated with marketed pawpaw in South Southern Nigeria and the public health significance. Methods : Pawpaw fruits with lesions or rots were obtained from three different markets in three different states in South Southern Nigeria. Five genera of moulds (Rhizopus, Aspergillus, Fusarium, Curvularia and Trichoderma) were isolated and used for inoculation of sound pawpaw samples at two wound depths of 5 and 7mm with either single or paired cultures. The resultant isolates were evaluated for mycotoxin production using thin layer chromatography and the mycotoxigenic potential of isolates was assessed by animal feeding trial using albino rats of the wistar strain fed orally with different concentrations of the mycotoxin extracts Results : Mycotoxins were detected from pawpaw samples inoculated with Rhizopus, Aspergillus and Fusarium, before and after autoclaving for 15 min at 121 oC. Wistar rats fed on mycotoxin extracts developed symptoms of neurotoxicity characterized by ascending paralysis, convulsion and respiratory arrest. Conclusion : Most of the fungal isolates in this study showed a great potential for mycotoxin production with associated neurotoxicity which is of concern in public health. Keywords : Fungi, Pawpaw, Mycotoxins, Neurotoxicity, Public health","PeriodicalId":93450,"journal":{"name":"International journal of health research and innovation","volume":"66 1 1","pages":"23-27"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83289721","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}

引用次数: 3

Phytochemical, Proximate and Metal Content Analysis of the Leaves of Psidium guajava Linn (Myrtaceae) 番石榴叶的植物化学、近似值及金属含量分析

International journal of health research and innovation Pub Date : 2011-10-07 DOI: 10.4314/IJHR.V3I4.70426

L. Okunrobo, K. E. Imafidon, A. Alabi

{"title":"Phytochemical, Proximate and Metal Content Analysis of the Leaves of Psidium guajava Linn (Myrtaceae)","authors":"L. Okunrobo, K. E. Imafidon, A. Alabi","doi":"10.4314/IJHR.V3I4.70426","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/IJHR.V3I4.70426","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: To investigate the phytochemicals and some other constituents of the powdered leaves of Psidium guajava Linn and to evaluate the tolerability profile of the leaves because of their profound medicinal and non-medicinal uses. Methods: The phytochemical analysis of Psidium guajava was carried out by using a standard procedure. Ash, fat, protein, carbohydrate and fibre contents were determined using proximate analysis while the metal contents were determined using Pearson’s method. Results: The phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of saponins, glycosides, terpenoids, anthraquinones, tannins, flavonoids and alkaloids, the proximate analysis showed a low ash value of 2.80%, protein content 2.80%, fibre 2.70% and fat 1.80% but a relatively high content of carbohydrate 88.90%. The metal content analysis revealed the presence of seven metals Calcium 1.34 mg/kg, Magnesium 0.64 mg/kg, Potassium 0.76 mg/kg, Sodium 0.05 mg/kg, Iron 16.18 mg/kg, at concentrations below the tolerable upper intake level except for Manganese 29.23 mg/kg and Zinc 56.49 mg/kg Conclusion: The powdered leaves of Psidium guajava contain more of organic components and levels of manganese and zinc is above the tolerable upper intake established by the overseeing body. Keywords: Psidium guajava, Toxicity, Screening, Tolerability, Leaves","PeriodicalId":93450,"journal":{"name":"International journal of health research and innovation","volume":"27 1","pages":"217-221"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78832344","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}

引用次数: 11

Association between Cigarette Smoking and Metabolic Syndrome in Thais 泰国人吸烟与代谢综合征的关系

International journal of health research and innovation Pub Date : 2011-10-07 DOI: 10.4314/IJHR.V3I4.70423

Kanjana Suriyaprom, P. Namjuntra, Kittisak Thawnasom, Yaowaluk Pimainok, R. Tungtrongchitr

{"title":"Association between Cigarette Smoking and Metabolic Syndrome in Thais","authors":"Kanjana Suriyaprom, P. Namjuntra, Kittisak Thawnasom, Yaowaluk Pimainok, R. Tungtrongchitr","doi":"10.4314/IJHR.V3I4.70423","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/IJHR.V3I4.70423","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: To investigate the relationship between metabolic syndrome as defined by using the modified NCEP/ATP III criteria [modified the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP)/Adult Treatment Panel III (ATP III) criteria] and cigarette smoking in Thai subjects. Methods: This study was carried out among 254 smokers and 144 nonsmokers from suburban and urban residential areas in Bangkok, Thailand. All anthropometric variables, blood pressures, resting heart rate and biochemical parameters in each subject were measured. Results: The anthropometric variables, biochemical parameters, blood pressures and resting heart rate were not significantly different between smokers and nonsmokers, except for white blood cell count (WBC). Cigarette smoking was associated with increased risk for metabolic syndrome (OR =1.97; 95% CI=1.11-3.42) and the percentages of metabolic syndrome in smoker and nonsmoker Thais were 22.8% and 13.2%, respectively. Moreover, the number of cigarette smoking per day showed significant association with metabolic syndrome (p=0.047). Logistic regression analysis revealed that cigarette pack-years, resting heart rate, body mass index (BMI) and total cholesterol were significantly increased risk factors for metabolic syndrome. Conclusion: The current findings suggest that cigarette smoking is associated with the increased risk of metabolic syndrome by using the modified NCEP/ATP III criteria in Thais. Keywords: Smoker; Cigarette pack-years; Modified NCEP/ATP III criteria; Biochemical parameters; Anthropometric variables.","PeriodicalId":93450,"journal":{"name":"International journal of health research and innovation","volume":"5 1","pages":"205-212"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91194605","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}

引用次数: 1

Evaluation of the Release Profiles of Ibuprofen Formulated from Carnuba Wax and Homolipid Capra hircus 以蓖麻蜡和同脂蓖麻配制布洛芬的释放特性评价

International journal of health research and innovation Pub Date : 2011-10-07 DOI: 10.4314/IJHR.V3I4.70428

F. Eichie, Jude E. Isesele, Mary-Ann O Abhulimen

{"title":"Evaluation of the Release Profiles of Ibuprofen Formulated from Carnuba Wax and Homolipid Capra hircus","authors":"F. Eichie, Jude E. Isesele, Mary-Ann O Abhulimen","doi":"10.4314/IJHR.V3I4.70428","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/IJHR.V3I4.70428","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: To investigate the sustained release characteristics of ibuprofen lipospheres made from Capra hircus (GF) and carnauba wax (CW) in comparison with conventional granules as standard. Methods: Ibuprofen (90 g) and the lipid (30 g) were prepared by melt dispersion technique. Conventional granules of ibuprofen were prepared with starch mucilage, 20% w/v. Resulting lipospheres were characterized with respect to sizes, flow property, bulk and tap densities, encapsulated in hard gelatin capsules and evaluated for drug release profiles. Results: Dissolution profile for lipospheres were a maximum drug release of 97% in 1 hr (conventional granules), 23% in 4 hr (GF), 60% in 2 hr (CW) and 40% in admixtures of fats (GC). Admixing the fats enhanced flow properties of the lipospheres. Inclusion of a surfactant enhanced the release profiles from the lipospheres. Conclusion: Formulation of ibuprofen into lipospheres modified the release profile, which has implications in the formulation of sustained release multiunit dosage forms. Keywords: Carnuba wax, Capra hircus , Ibuprofen lipospheres, Dissolution profiles.","PeriodicalId":93450,"journal":{"name":"International journal of health research and innovation","volume":"45 1","pages":"229-233"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88087987","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}

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Undispensed Prescriptions due to Drug Unavailability at a Teaching Hospital in Saudi Arabia 沙特阿拉伯一家教学医院因药物短缺而未配发处方

International journal of health research and innovation Pub Date : 2011-10-07 DOI: 10.4314/IJHR.V3I4.70424

S. Al-Aqeel, Hf AL-Salloum, N. Abanmy, A. Al-Shamrani

引用次数: 13

Seroepidemiology of Toxoplasmosis in Pregnant Women Attending the University Teaching Hospital in Yaounde, Cameroon 喀麦隆雅温得大学教学医院孕妇弓形虫病血清流行病学研究

International journal of health research and innovation Pub Date : 2011-10-07 DOI: 10.4314/IJHR.V4I1.70429

A. Njunda, D. Nsagha, J. Assob, H. Kamga, Richard T Tafili, E. Achidi

{"title":"Seroepidemiology of Toxoplasmosis in Pregnant Women Attending the University Teaching Hospital in Yaounde, Cameroon","authors":"A. Njunda, D. Nsagha, J. Assob, H. Kamga, Richard T Tafili, E. Achidi","doi":"10.4314/IJHR.V4I1.70429","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/IJHR.V4I1.70429","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: The study was carried out to investigate the epidemiology and associated toxoplasmosis predisposing risk factors in Cameroon. Methods: The survey took place at the Yaounde University Teaching Hospital from May to June 2008. Serum samples were collected from 110 pregnant women attending the ante natal clinic using aseptic techniques after obtaining informed consent. The samples were analysed using toxo-lgG immunocomb and toxo-IgM “capture” ELISA. A structured questionnaire was used to collect information on predisposing risk factors for toxoplamosis from each patient. Data was analysed on Epi-Info using confidence intervals and chi-square statistic test. Results: The average age of the women was 27.9+5.8years and the mean gestational age was 4.1+0.2months. The overall IgG seroprevalence was 65.5% {95% CI: 53.7-71.7%} and that of IgG and IgM co-infection was 2.7%. The seroprevalence was 75% in the first trimester, 60.6% in the second trimester and 50% in the third trimester. No statistically significant relationships were established between anti-toxoplasma IgG and IgM antibodies and abortion history, meat consumption, potable water sources, cat ownership and age. Conclusion: The prevalence of IgG antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii is high and the first trimester in pregnancy carries the highest risk. All pregnant women should be screened for toxoplasmosis and educated on predisposing risk factors during antenatal visits. Keywords: Toxoplasma gondii, Pregnancy, IgG, IgM, Prevalence","PeriodicalId":93450,"journal":{"name":"International journal of health research and innovation","volume":"78 1","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74024751","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}

引用次数: 7