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A Comparative Study of the Physicochemical Characteristics of Certain Fatty Bases in Topical Formulation 局部配方中某些脂肪碱理化特性的比较研究

International journal of health research and innovation Pub Date : 2011-10-07 DOI: 10.4314/IJHR.V3I4.70427

F. Eichie, Je Isesele, R. Egharegbemi

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引用次数: 1

Huge Mesenteric Lymphangioma – A Rare Cause of Acute Abdomen 巨大肠系膜淋巴管瘤——一种罕见的急腹症病因

International journal of health research and innovation Pub Date : 2011-10-07 DOI: 10.4314/IJHR.V3I4.70421

H. Bansal, R. Jenaw, R. Mandia

引用次数: 3

Prevalence and Nature of Sexual Assault among Female Students in a Tertiary Institution in Maiduguri, Nigeria - A Cross Sectional Study 尼日利亚迈杜古里一所高等院校女学生性侵犯的普遍性和性质——一项横断面研究

International journal of health research and innovation Pub Date : 2011-10-07 DOI: 10.4314/IJHR.V3I4.70422

A. Geidam, A. Njoku, B. Bako

{"title":"Prevalence and Nature of Sexual Assault among Female Students in a Tertiary Institution in Maiduguri, Nigeria - A Cross Sectional Study","authors":"A. Geidam, A. Njoku, B. Bako","doi":"10.4314/IJHR.V3I4.70422","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/IJHR.V3I4.70422","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: Sexual assault is a violent crime against both the individual and society but is largely underreported. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and nature of sexual assault among female students in the University of Maiduguri. Methods: A crossectional descriptive study using a close ended, self –administered questionnaire administered to female students of a tertiary institution in Maiduguri was used to survey 400 female students in University of Maiduguri. Results: Most of the respondents were single 349 (87.3%) and in the age range of 20-24 {202 (50.5%)}. 205 (51.3%) of them reported to have been sexually assaulted. In 154 (87.2%) of the cases, the respondents had a close relationship with the assailant. The commonest location of the assault was in a party 101 (49.3%), which was followed by classroom 45 (22%). Most of the sexual assault reported (57.6%) occurred in the evenings and nights. In 35.6% of the cases, the respondents sustained extra-genital trauma, while others had psychological (24.9%) and genital trauma (15.6%). Conclusion: Sexual assault rate among female students in the University of Maiduguri is high and is associated with physical and psychological traumas. Keywords: Sexual assault, Physical trauma, Psychological trauma, Maiduguri.","PeriodicalId":93450,"journal":{"name":"International journal of health research and innovation","volume":"3 1","pages":"199-203"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90973115","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: 12

Factors Influencing the Usage of Insecticide Treated Mosquito Nets among Pregnant Women 影响孕妇使用经杀虫剂处理的蚊帐的因素

International journal of health research and innovation Pub Date : 2011-10-05 DOI: 10.4314/IJHR.V3I3.70278

IM Yassin, S. Rosnah, M. Osman

{"title":"Factors Influencing the Usage of Insecticide Treated Mosquito Nets among Pregnant Women","authors":"IM Yassin, S. Rosnah, M. Osman","doi":"10.4314/IJHR.V3I3.70278","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/IJHR.V3I3.70278","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: Malaria in Sudan is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Incidence remains very high especially among pregnant women and children under five. study was conducted to determine the factors influencing the usage of insecticide treated mosquito nets (ITNs) for prevention of malaria among pregnant women. Methods: A cross-sectional study design with convenience nts, prevalence of malaria was 71.2%. The coverage of ITNs was 58.7% but only 11.5% used ITNs regularly. Ninety six (92.3%) showed good knowledge on malaria causes, 103 (99%) had good knowledge on malaria complications and 62 (59.6%) showed good knowledge on the aim of ITNs usage. Only 23 (22.1%) knew the proper usage of ITNs. Maternal age, income, gravidity, parity, abortion, number of family members, usage of ITNs during last pregnancy, previous history of malaria, usage of ITNs by other family members and accessibility to ITNs were significantly associated with current usage of ITNs. Conclusion: Although there was good knowledge of ITNs among women in Sudan, proper usage of ITNs is poor. Factors influencing usage of ITNs among the pregnant women include maternal age, income, gravidity, parity, abortion, number of family members, usage of ITNs during last pregnancy, previous history of malaria, usage of ITNs by other family members and accessibility to ITNs. Keywords: ITN, malaria, pregnancy, Sudan.","PeriodicalId":93450,"journal":{"name":"International journal of health research and innovation","volume":"895 1","pages":"139-144"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77473633","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: 10

Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma: A Case Report 腺样囊性癌1例报告

International journal of health research and innovation Pub Date : 2011-10-05 DOI: 10.4314/IJHR.V3I3.70304

T. Payal, M. Hemant, G. Saurabh, K. Manisha, S. Mohitpal, N. Prashant, B. Padmavathi, A. Junaid

引用次数: 8

Accuracy of Self-Reported Adherence to Tuberculosis Therapy among DOTS patients in Mumbai 孟买DOTS患者自我报告结核病治疗依从性的准确性

International journal of health research and innovation Pub Date : 2011-10-05 DOI: 10.4314/IJHR.V3I3.70277

N. Sathiakumar, S. Bagchi, D. Singh, Pk Vijay, G. Ambe

{"title":"Accuracy of Self-Reported Adherence to Tuberculosis Therapy among DOTS patients in Mumbai","authors":"N. Sathiakumar, S. Bagchi, D. Singh, Pk Vijay, G. Ambe","doi":"10.4314/IJHR.V3I3.70277","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/IJHR.V3I3.70277","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: To compared self-reported adherence to DOTS therapy with urine rifampicin metabolite levels and medical records among patients in Mumbai, India. Methods: Study subjects (N=538) were randomly selected from the DOTS centers in Mumbai, India. Self-reported adherence was ascertained by interviews; unannounced home visits were conducted, and urine samples were collected for rifampicin metabolite testing using the n-butanol test. Information from medical records was abstracted for documented receipt of drugs from the DOTS centers. Results: Agreement between self-reported adherence and urine tests was very poor (kappa, 0.08); and between self-reports and medical records was moderate (kappa, 0.47). Receipt of drugs did not ensure adherence. Based on urine n-butanol test, 75% of patients were adherent. Physical appearance of urine for rifampicin excretion with the n-butanol extraction method indicated a high positive predictive value (95%). Conclusion: We recommend incorporating urine tests for various drug metabolites periodically in the DOTS program to ensure treatment adherence. Keywords: Tuberculosis; Adherence; Urine testing; Rifampicin; DOTS","PeriodicalId":93450,"journal":{"name":"International journal of health research and innovation","volume":"172 1","pages":"133-137"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82672889","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

Encouraging Volunteer Participation in Health Research: The Role of Nonprofit Organizations 鼓励志愿者参与健康研究:非营利组织的作用

International journal of health research and innovation Pub Date : 2011-10-05 DOI: 10.4314/IJHR.V3I3.70275

M. Al-Motlaq

引用次数: 0

Knowledge of Diabetes Mellitus among Registered Nurses in Benin City 贝宁市注册护士糖尿病知识知晓情况调查

International journal of health research and innovation Pub Date : 2011-10-05 DOI: 10.4314/IJHR.V3I3.70299

V. Odili, I. Eke

{"title":"Knowledge of Diabetes Mellitus among Registered Nurses in Benin City","authors":"V. Odili, I. Eke","doi":"10.4314/IJHR.V3I3.70299","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/IJHR.V3I3.70299","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: To determine the level of diabetes knowledge and knowledge gaps among registered nurses. Methods: We conducted a cross sectional study among four major hospitals located in Benin City. Levels of knowledge were assessed using the 23-item University of Michigan Diabetes Research and Training Centre Knowledge Test questionnaire. Demographic characteristics of the respondents were also outlined. Association and differences between nurses’ knowledge scores and relevant demographic variables were carried out using Pearson correlation and Student t-tests as appropriate. Results: The 191 nurses who participated in the study had an average score of 61.9±14.24 on a 100 point scale. No nurse was able to correctly answer all questions. Nurses were able to recognise long term complications of diabetes with 86.9%, 86.4% of the respondents answering correctly questions on symptoms of numbness and tingling, cause of high blood glucose, and problems associated with diabetes respectively. Although, nurses knew that diet plays a great role in management of diabetes mellitus, they were not aware of the effect of “unsweetened” fruit juice on blood glucose (15.2%), a free food for a iabetic (20.9%), and the identification of a proper diabetes diet (42.9%). There was a statistical difference in the knowledge scores of nurses that had a family history of diabetes and those that did not (P < 0.05). Conclusion: The knowledge of the nurses sampled as regards diabetes mellitus was less than satisfactory; areas of knowledge deficits include diet and signs of acute complications of diabetes as well as proper foot care. We suggest regular appraisal of nurses’ knowledge requirement followed by educational training tailored to improve nurses’ level of knowledge. Keywords: Nurses, Health education, Understanding of diabetes.","PeriodicalId":93450,"journal":{"name":"International journal of health research and innovation","volume":"53 1","pages":"145-151"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75957333","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: 17

Hepatoprotective Activity of Ethanolic Extract of the Stems of Anisochilus Carnosus against Carbon Tetrachloride-induced Hepatotoxicity in Rats 山楂茎醇提物对四氯化碳致大鼠肝毒性的保护作用

International journal of health research and innovation Pub Date : 2011-10-05 DOI: 10.4314/IJHR.V3I3.70303

P. Venkatesh, A. Dinakar, N. Senthilkumar

{"title":"Hepatoprotective Activity of Ethanolic Extract of the Stems of Anisochilus Carnosus against Carbon Tetrachloride-induced Hepatotoxicity in Rats","authors":"P. Venkatesh, A. Dinakar, N. Senthilkumar","doi":"10.4314/IJHR.V3I3.70303","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/IJHR.V3I3.70303","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: To evaluate the hepatoprotective activity of ethanolic extract of the stems of Anisochilus Carnosus (EEAC) against carbon tetrachloride (CCl 4 ) induced hepatotoxicity in rats. Methods: Hepatotoxicity was induced in albino Wistar rats of either sex by intraperitoneal injection of CCl 4 in olive oil (1:1). Two doses of ethanolic extract of Anisochilus Carnosus (200 and 400 mg/kg body weight) were administered to the experimental rats. The hepatoprotective effect of the extract was evaluated by the assay of liver function biochemical parameters like serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase, serum glutamate oxaloacetate transaminase, alkaline phosphatase, total bilirubin and total protein. Results: In ethanolic extract treated animals, the toxic effect of CCl 4 was significantly controlled by the plant extract as compared to the normal and the standard drug silymarin treated group. Conclusion: Ethanolic extract of stems of Anisochilus Carnosus possesses significant hepatoprotective activity. Keywords: Anisochilus carnosus, Hepatoprotective activity, Hepatotoxicity, Carbon tetrachloride, Silymarin.","PeriodicalId":93450,"journal":{"name":"International journal of health research and innovation","volume":"46 1","pages":"179-183"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87773972","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: 20

Chronobiology and Chronotherapy of Hypertension – A Review 高血压的时间生物学和时间疗法综述

International journal of health research and innovation Pub Date : 2011-10-05 DOI: 10.4314/IJHR.V3I3.70276

K. Latha, M. Uhumwangho, S. Sunil, M. Srikanth, KV Ramana Murthy

{"title":"Chronobiology and Chronotherapy of Hypertension – A Review","authors":"K. Latha, M. Uhumwangho, S. Sunil, M. Srikanth, KV Ramana Murthy","doi":"10.4314/IJHR.V3I3.70276","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/IJHR.V3I3.70276","url":null,"abstract":"Hypertension occurs in over 90% of all patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the United States and it is a major risk factor for end-organ damage, CVD and death. In the treatment of hypertension, investigation of chronobiology, chronopharmacology and chronotherapy began a few decades ago. Studies over the last decade have revealed that blood pressure (BP) and CVD are influenced by our behaviour such as what we eat and even conditioned by the time of day. Also, the ability of the night: day ratio of systolic BP predicts the risk for cardiovascular events more accurately compared with office BP measured only at once. Evidence clearly points to the fact that nocturnal BP is indeed the BP as it is most consistently correlated with prediction of cardiovascular risk and provides more close surveillance of safety. Circadian rhythm is a significant input into the regulation of BP. Hence, a circadian disorder such as hypertension requires chronopharmacotherapy. However, different medications have been studied for their chronopharmacology and potential chronotherapy. This article reviews the chronobiology of hypertension, and the chronopharmacology and chronotherapy of the various medications used in its management. Keywords: Hypertension, Circadian rhythm, Chronobiology, Chronopharmacology, Chronotherapy.","PeriodicalId":93450,"journal":{"name":"International journal of health research and innovation","volume":"13 1","pages":"121-131"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83242014","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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