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Knowledge of Parents of a Back-ward Community Regarding Malnutrition in Children
Mishra, C P
Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Reddy, D C S
Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Tiwari, l C
Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Shukla, K P
Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Protein energy malnutrition (PEM) ia children has been considered as the most important problem in the field of preventive medicine particularly so in the developing countries (WHO, 1974). Various crash activities and nutrition programmes in our country could not bring an appreciable change in the over-all magnitude of the problem (ICSSR and ICMR, 1981). In order to have sustained improvement, parents education holds great promise Information education and communication (IEC) is emerging as an important tool in the delivery of Primary Health Care (PHC) as well as nutrition related services. For proper application of this tool it is imperative to have basal knowledge of parents regarding identification, causes and preventability of important nutritional disorders. The specific objectives of the present study were to explore-
(a)The ability of parents to recognise marasmus, kwashiorkor, vitamin A and vitamin B deficinc es with photograph of these disorders and also on description.
(b)Knowledge of parents regarding causes of marasmus, kwashiorkor, vitamin A and B complex deficiencies.
(c)Knowledge of parents regarding prevention of malnutrition disorders.
The important facets and concepts of a backward community of Banda District, Uttar Pradesh as revealed by the present study may be of immense help in planning a ‘Nutrition Education programme’.
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Filariasis in The Villages Around Lucknow
Srivastava, V K
King George's Medical College, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Tiwari, Pradip
King George's Medical College, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Rastogi, A K
King George's Medical College, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Saxena, K C
Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
The lymphatic filariasis in man is caused by Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi and Brugia timori (Duke, 1981). It manifests into a spectrum of acute and chronic clinical features (Nelson, 1979; Ottesson, 1980 & Dasgupta, 1981) as a result of continuous exposure and a long association with the parasite. Of the exposed population, a small proportion of subjects shows clinical features of lymphatic obstruction, but a large proportion of subjects remains clinicaPy silent with circulating larva (microfilaria) in their blood A considerable number of subjects remain positive for clinical symptoms, as well as, for microfilariae (mf) in blood. This leads to three main groups in the community, i.e subjects with symptomatic filariasis, asymptomatic microfilaraemia. and symptomatic microfilariaemia. For a subject to be infective for others, depends upon the frequency of microfilaria per unit blood. The present study was aimed at finding out the prevalence of filarial infection in random population, clinical presentation of disease and the frequency of mf per unit volume of blood in a rural population.
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A Study On Morbidity Profile Of Tibetan Refugees Of Chandragiri Iis The Ganjam District Of Orissa
Sahu, T
Maharaja Krishna Chandra Gajapati Medical College & Hospital, Brahmapur, Ganjam, Odisha
Kar, S B
Maharaja Krishna Chandra Gajapati Medical College & Hospital, Brahmapur, Ganjam, Odisha
Patnaik, B K
Maharaja Krishna Chandra Gajapati Medical College & Hospital, Brahmapur, Ganjam, Odisha
With the help of Government of India and State Governments the Tibetan refugees were settled up at different places in India; and Chandragiri situated at a distance of 78 KMs from Berhampur.
The community which has adopted some of the socio-cultural practices of local population and have retained most of their original practices offer an excellent material for the study of effects of different social - cultural-demographic- economic— religious factors on morbidity pattern. Tibetan race, culture, customs, tradition and religion are alien to that of Indian and more so to that of Orissa. This refugee population was available within the reach of resources. The comparative ease of collection of data encouraged to carry out the study so as to obtain valuable informations on morbidity pattern of the community which can be utilised in varied situations in taking up community health work.
The present study was undertaken to obtain an integrated picture of different leading diseases prevalent in the community and recommend measures for their control and eradication,
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Morbidity Differentials Amongst The Families of The Employees of Medical College, Meerut
Kamboj, N
Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
Mathur, J S
Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
Bhatnagar, M
Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
Mishra, V N
Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
Singh, R B
Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
Garg, B S
Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
Morbidity surveys are intended to provide over all picture of health and sickness of a community. Due to fast development of medical sciences and the medical facilities, the pattern of diseases is changing fast. Mortality is being replaced by morbidity as an index of health and disease. Up to-date inform-tion is needed so that the Government in particular and the society in general can devise new and feasible plans to apply for the maximum benefit of masses. In India due to industrialization and urbanisation, the urban population is growing fast which may lead to changes In the morbidity and mortality pattern of different diseases in the urban aieas. The present work has been carried out to find out the general and specific morbidities amongst the employees and their family members residing in the campus of L.L.R M, Medical College, Meerut.
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Assessment of Change of Knowledge Through on the Job Training of Health Workers (Female) in Varanasi
Gupta, V K
University College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
Kumar, Raj
University College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
Tewari, I C
University College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
Health care infrastructure of our country lacks in effective, bulitin system of on the job training or continuing education for different level of workers. This adversely affects the work performance particularly of those working at peripheral level. It is, therefore, aptly mentioned in “curricula for training of staff of PHC” (1980' that ‘job assigned to the workers can be carried out effectively and efficiei tly only when they are given adequate training for the purpose, wnether as part of their basic professional training or as inservice orieotation training followed by refresher courses and on the job continuing education.’ Against this background, an action study was planned and conducted
in 3 PHCs of Varanasi, with the objective, to assess the change in the Level of knowledge of health worker (females) alout MCH care, through short term inservice orientation Training programme.
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Feeding Practices In Icds and Non-Icds Areas Some Observations In An Oldest Project
Chaturvedi, Sanjay
University College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
Singh, J V
King George's Medical College, Lucknow
Srivastava, B C
King George's Medical College, Lucknow
ICDS Scheme, launched in India in 1975-76. is perhaps one of the largest child development programmes in the world.Active community intervention for a qualitative change in child rearing parctices has been intensely advocated during rect:nt decades aud with health and nutritional education for 15-45 years women, ICDS is supposed to play a big role in it. Fortunately breast feeding is universally practised maternal norm in our country and that too for quite a long period but weaning is the area causing lot of concern.
As a part of a series of detailed community investigations, this study was conducted in Dalmau block (Dist. Rae Bareli, U.P.), one of the oldest projects in our county, to compare the feeding practices in ICDS and non-ICDS areas to take a view of schemes impact in terms of change in
child rearing habits.
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Immunization Services In Rural Population Campaign vs Clinical Approach
Bhardwaj, A K
Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla
Gupta, B P
Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla
Rana, D D
Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla
Swami, H M
Vaidya, N K
Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla
In the world today, most of our problems can be prevented at community level through change in social behaviour and at a teasonable low cost. To achieve this, we will have to transform available knowledge and technology into action. In 24 hours, app 40000 under-five children die, and out of this, 80'/. can easily be saved through preventive measures (UNICEF, 1989). Immunization, which can alone save 3 million children out of 14 million who die every year, is the most cost-effective programme. During this decade, through determined efforts, the developing countries have been abI e to increase the 'proportion of immunized children from 10./. to 50'/. and are now saving the lives of nearly 1.5 million children annually (UNICEF, 1989).
In our rural areas, scattered population and difficult terrain limits the access to the health institutions thus contributing to the low immunization coverage in most parts of our country (Bhargava and Sokhey, 1985). It has been recommended that till such time our primary health care system becomes capable of achieving near universal immunization coverage, a strategy of campaign approach involving different agencies should be adopted (John and Steinhoff, 1981).
To prove the value of such programme,an immunization coverage assessment was undertaken in a Rural block in Himachal Pradesh.
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Possible Cardiotoxic Effects of Vanadium
Parkash, Parveen
Government Medical College, Amritsar
Gupta, Anita
Government Medical College, Amritsar
Vanadium, a ubiquitous element, is physiologically and pharmacologically an active substance and is present in most of mammalian tissues Jandhala and Horn, 1983). Large corpus of information exists on the mode of action of vanadium on cardiac muscles (Jandhala and Horn, 1983., Solaro et al, 1980), but the basis of pharmacological lesion underlying its cardiac toxicity is still poorly understood. Except for the solitary report of Lewis (1958) to best of our knowledge no information exists on the effect of vanadium on the functioning of heart as shown by electrocardiography.
Large amounts of vanadium are released into atmosphere by combustion of fossil fuel (Vouk, 1979) and due to rapid industrialisation its environmental concentration is reported to be increasing (Goldberg et al, 1974., Jaffe and Walters, 1977., Vouk, 1979). This necessitates the monitoring of its environmental and occupational hazards. In the present study cardiac side effects of vanadium, as revealed through ECG has been investigated in rabbits, since the electrocardiogram of rabbit resembles with of man in essential details (Weisborth et al, 1974).
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A Study Of Chlorine Demand Of Various Water Sources In And Around Lucknow
Chandra, R
King George's Medical College, Lucknow
Srivastava, V K
King George's Medical College, Lucknow
Nirupam, S
King George's Medical College, Lucknow
The quality of drinking water is a factor of vital importance in public health. Much of the ill health in. the under developed countries is largely due to lack of safe drinking water. There can be no state of positive community health and well being without safe water supply (Giroult, 1977).
Chlorination is one of the greatest advances in water purification. Chlorine kills pathogenic bacteria and in high doses destroys the bacterial spores and viruses. It oxidizes iron, mangnese and hydrogen sulphide. It also destroys some taste and odour producing constituents in the water (WHO, 1976'.
Chlorine demand is the amount of chlorine that is needed to destroy bacteria and to oxidize all the organic matter and ammoniacal substances present in the water. If further chlorine is added beyond this point, free chlorine begins to appear in the water.
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Profile of Preschool Diarrhoea in a Rural Community
Mishra, V N
Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College, Meerut
Garg, S K
Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College, Meerut
Bhatnagar, M
Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College, Meerut
Singh, J V
Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College, Meerut
Chopra, H
Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College, Meerut
Singh, R B
Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College, Meerut
A significant new knowledge acquired in the last decade on the aetiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, immunology and treatment of acute diarrhoea provided a solid basis for the immediate attack on the problem. Although acute diarrlioeal disease is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality among children yet only few studies on diarrhoea related morbidity and mortality are available. An attempt was Made in the present study to determine the magnitude of the problem of diarrhoea among preschool children and prevailing health practices so as to plan the action for the control of diarrhoeal diseases among preschool children in rural community.
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A Critical Analysis of the National Goitre Control Programme
Khan, M A
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
Yunus, M
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
Kumar, Viond
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
The two most prominent goitre endemic areas in the world are the mountainous belts of the Andes in South America and the Himalayas in South East Asia of which the latter is undoubtedly the largest and worst affected area in the world.
In India loday, we have all the possible weapons of hope against this large scale nutritional problem but even then it continues to not only occur but also expose and affect a major chunk of our population.
Some of our hopes are related to the following facts :
The problem is preventable. We launched the National Programme in 1962, meaning thereby that it has already celebrated its Silver Jubilee. A potent and affective weapon iodised salt exists. Salt is a commodity which is consumed universally without wide variations. The cost of prevention through the use of iodised salt is only Rs. 0-50 or 005 Dollars/Year (WHO- 1985). Government has now given every possible facility for the manufacture of iodised salt.
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Infant mortality in a rural population of Meerut
Prakash, C
Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College, Meerut
Bhatnagar, M
Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College, Meerut
Singh, R B
Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College, Meerut
Garg, S K
Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College, Meerut
Chopra, H
Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College, Meerut
Singh, J V
Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College, Meerut
Bansal, R K
Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College, Meerut
Kaushik, P V
Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College, Meerut
A cross sectional study was conducted in eight selected villages of Meerut District [UJP.} to find out infant mortality rate alongwith other various health care delivery practices associated with this. An infant mortality rate of 106.7/1000 LB was found in the study population. Infant mortality was higher in female infants, infants of mothers not availed antenatal care, not received tetanus toxoid, delivered by untrained personnel and where cow-dung was applied to cord stump. Among the causes of infant deaths prematurity or low birth weight was the commonest cause followed by respiratory infections, diarrhoeal diseases and tetanus neonatorum
Infant mortality in a rural population of meerut
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Roles of tolazoline hydrochloride in deformity prevention and control
Garg, B S
Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha, Sevagram, Maharashtra
Mathur, J S
Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha, Sevagram, Maharashtra
Tyagi, N K
Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha, Sevagram, Maharashtra
Management of primary and secondary deformities, In the field Is a mqJor difficulty faced by the peripheral health worker. This paper describes a simple method for the correction of deformities. Ill patients with clawing of fingers, 111 patients with neuritis and 54 cases with trophic ulcers were administered perineural injections of Tolazoline hydrochloride. The Improvement in mobility In claw flngers'ranged from 89.5 to 92.1 % Healing of ulcers and improvement In sensory loss Is marked with Tolazoline Injections. This method Is found to be qffecthe in the field conditions.
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Biosocial correlates of perinatal mortality in rural lucknow
Idris, M Z
King George's Medical College, Lucknow
Saran, Nanak
King George's Medical College, Lucknow
Jain, Savita
King George's Medical College, Lucknow
Misra, P K
King George's Medical College, Lucknow
Six hundred and forty three consequltive pregnancies occurring between March to February, 90 in the Mohanlalganj community Development Block of Lucknow District, were registered during second trimester and fotlowed-up till seven days crfte r delivery, for study of perinatal mortality and related blosoclal correlates. A total of 20 still births and 27 Neonatal deaths were recorded out of the six hundred forty nine newborns which included seven twins also. Overall Perinatal Mortality Rate was found to be 72.4 per thousand births. Perinatal Mortality was significantly high among twin deliveries (500 per thousand births), mothers aged below 18 and above 30 years (136.3 and 100 per thousand deliveries respectively), spacing less than IS months (113.4 per thousand deliveries). Gestation age below 28 weeks (1000 deaths per thoitsand births) and among primipara (112.6 per thousand births).
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Impact of hand washing practices on diarrhoea, morbidity among under-five children in jajmau area of kanpur
Saxena, S C
Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial Medical College, Kanpur
Agarvval, K L
Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial Medical College, Kanpur
Krishna, G
Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial Medical College, Kanpur
Chandra, S
Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial Medical College, Kanpur
Sharma, S N
Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial Medical College, Kanpur
Srivastava, J P
Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial Medical College, Kanpur
Gupta, R K
Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial Medical College, Kanpur
Gupta, S C
Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial Medical College, Kanpur
Sharma, R P
Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial Medical College, Kanpur
The present study was designed to find out the prevalence of diarrhoea among under five children in four randomly selected areas of Jajmau, Kanpur and to know the impact of hand washing practices on the childhood diarrhoeal morbidity and mortality. It was observed that the diarrhoeal prevalence was significantly associated with age of child, highest in the age group of 1-3 years belonging to joint families and was also found significantly higher among economically poor Muslim children (66.48%) as compared to Hindu children (43.23%) The diarrhoeal prevalence was observed associated with hand washing practices. The children who did not wash their hands after defecation showed higher prevalence. Even the prevalence was observed higher among those children whose parents did not wash their hands after cleaning the child excreta. The diarrhoeal prevalence was also found higher among those children whose mothers did not wash their hands before feeding the child.
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Dietary pattern and practices during pregnancy and in puerperium a rural study
Bhardwaj, N
Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Banaras
Yunus, M
Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Banaras
Hasan, S Badrul
Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Banaras
Zaheer, M
Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Banaras
An longitudinal study was carried out for a period of one year from May 1987 to April 1988. 212 pregnant women were registered, in the Jaxuan block of district Aligarh in Western Uttar Pradesh for studying their dietary pattern 81 dietary practices in pregnancy and inpuerperim respectively. There was no significant change in diet during pregnancy but during puerperium there was increase in food consumption as a traditional practice. The mean caloric consumption in various social classes showed a consistent rise with increase in socio-economic status and ranged from 1850 calories in social class V to 2375 calories in social class I. Since 68.6% of women belong to social class IV8iV, the single most important determinent for inadequate calorie intake was poverty. Out of208 babies born, 52 babies could only be weighed Si they were all low birth weight babies with an average weight of2.1 kg.
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A report of sample survey on births and deaths in agra district
Nandan, Deoki
Goel, N
Pandey, D N
Singh, S
Barnwal, G D
The government of India has considered Agra to be made a ‘target free district'for MCH and family welfare programmes. For Intervention of this strategy, it is necessary to know the current trends of births, deaths and other parameters related to mother and child health, present study was undertaken in selected rural and urban slum areas of Agra district, covering total population of44,868. It was found that birth rate, death rate, infant mortality rate and maternal mortality rate was higher in rural area as compared to urban area. Maximum number of births were recorded during October and November and death rate vraj higher during November and December. Main causes of infact mortality ;were prematurity, low birth weight, diarrhoea and pnettmonie and that of maternal mortality were puerperal sepsis and haemorrhage
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Indian Journal of Community Health; Vol. 8 No. 2,3 (1995)
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Evaluation of pre and post training practices regarding management of diabetes
Mohanty, M
Nanda, S
Sant, N
Agarwal, J K
The study was conducted on 112 diabetic patients in S.S. Hospital.Varanasi to evaluate the pre- and post- training practices regarding management of Diabetes mellitus. A pre-tested structured respondent schedule urn used to collect information regarding the socio-economic status and some of the managerial aspects of the disease by questionaire cum interview method. Education cum training was imparted to all the respondents in the first three months and in the fourth month evaluation programme was carried out and their level ofpractive regarding different aspects of diabetic management were assessed by using seven point score method. It was found that training was proved effective for the aspect "Physical exercise" and "Restricted diet" but slight improvement in the practive score was seen in "Precaution in Special Hygienic Condition" aspects. So. continuous education programme was needed to improve their practice rate.
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Natural history of therapeutic management in oral cancer
Mohapatra, S C
Srivastava, V K
Mohapatra, P
Gupta, J NP
Tandon, J
The natural history of a diseases is greatly influenced by the course of therapeutic management. Just after the tissue stage of the disease is aver. The cure rate of diseases, particularly those of cancers, could probably be modified to a greater extent, if the natural history of the therapeutic management is understood properly, so that the community education programme be organised in the proper direction, to trigger early diagnosis. Home remedy urn the first preference of 76.8% of oral cancer cases, 64.6% preferred traditional unqualified practitioners as their 2nd preference of place of treatment for oral cancer. Thus during the stage of fa stigium a case oj oral cancer gets frustrated with the hospital treatment and awaits death counting his days
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Nasal and hand carriage of bacteria in different groups of persons in a teaching hospital in India
Ganguly, Parthasarathi
Yunus, Mohammad
Khan, Asif-Uz- Zaman
Malik, Abida
275 persons of different categories were studiedfor nasal and hand carnage of different pathogenic bacteria. Overall carriage rate was 54.5%. Doctors and paramedical staff had higher bacterial carriage rate in comparison to other groups. Though Staphylococcus aureus iwu the commonest organism isolated from both nose and skin, earners of Escherichia coli. Pseudomonas and Klebsiella group ofgramnegative bacilli was also observed. Nasal carrier were commonest than dermal carriage
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A socio-medical study of morphological changes in endocervix with the use of oral contraceptives
Saxena, S C
Saxena, Meena
Singh, G
Singh, Mamta
Ganguli, Gauri
Srivastava, J P
The present study was conducted among the oral contraceptive users to see any impact of their socialfactors on the morphological changes in the en- docervix. These changes were seen more prominantly in the advancing age, low socio-economic group multiparous and having their marital life more than 5 years period. The oral contraceptives were taken by 53.33 percent ofwomen for 7-18 months duration. The prevalence and severity of the morphological change increased significantly with the increase in duration 'of use of contraceptives. However no relationship was observed with the religion and nativity of the users as well as the types of oral contraceptives used.
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Infant feeding practices and its impact on the prevalence of protein energy malnutrition infant feeding practices and its impact on the prevalence of protein energy malnutrition
Nanda, S
Mishra, C P
Shukla, A
Samantaray, P
Mohanty, M
Protein-Energy-Malnulrition is an important Public Hea Ith Problem among infants and young children. Though poverty is known to be the major factor but faulty feeding habits arising out of ignorance often lead to inadequate intake of essential nutrients by the infant. In order to find out the actual prevailing feeding practices and its impact on the nutritional status of infants this study conducted in one urban andtivo rural units of Varanasi district by adopting appropriate sampling procedure. In a II mothers of360 infants (120 in each study un it) were interviewed regarding breastfeeding practices, dilution and nature of top milk, age of introducing supplementaryfeeding etc. It was observed that the o verall prevalence of PEM was significantly higher in bottle fed group (72.73%) than spoonfed group (40.11%). Similarly the prevalence of PEM was 67.86% in late weaned group as compared to 48.38% in optimum weaned group.
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Case control study of Electrocardiographic changes in pregnant women
Singh, Sharddha
Mohan, Uday
Shukla, N
Pandey, S
Singh, S S
Pandey, U S
Tiwari, S
Pregnancy causes significant haemodynamic changes and imposes stress on the cardiovascular system. Many healthy women develop signs and symptoms of cardiovascular overload during pregnancy. Knowledge of established normal changes in EKG during normal pregnancy is important. The aim of our study was to detect any early damage to myocardium during pregnancy with the help of electrocardiography. Total of 20 pregnant and 20 non pregnant women were studied. The most significant change observed in ECG was T wave inversion with odds ratio 7.43 (95%. Cl = 1.49 to 41.00. P= 0.005). Stratified analysis showed that there was no confounding role of age in the relationship of T wave inversion and ECG findings.
Moreover, a significant relationship between anaemia and T wave inversion was also observed. (0=1.74 ? 1101.06; P= 0.007).
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A profile of ocular diseases among school children in slum areas of kanpur
Sharma, R P
Gupta, R K
Krishna, Gopal
Srivastava, J P
Saxena, S C
Srivastava, V K
Sharma, S N
Singh, V P
Chandra, S
A prevalence study of ocular diseases carried out among 584 School Children in Kanpur slums revealed the overall prevalence of37.84%; 46.67% in females and34.37% in males. Younger age group children were more affected. The major diseases were refractive errors, trachoma, vit. A deficiency and conjunctivities.
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Preventing anaemia in pregnancy - need for intensive IEC Activities
Bhardwaj, A K
Ahluwalia, S K
Vaidya, N K
A Study to know the compliance rale of IFA tablets in respect of collection and consumption was carried out in three districts of Himachal Pradesh covering 90 clusters. Out of total women interviewed with childless than one year, only 94.8% had collected IFA tablets. 41.9% and 10% women had consumed these tablets for 60 and 100 days respectively. Majority of women did not consume these tablets with the reason that medicine is taken on ly during illness and as such they don't require these tablets. Intrusive Information, Education and Communication activities are stressed in the paper.
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Morbidity status of slum dwelling children of lucknow city
Khanna, Anish
Jain, V C
Srivastava, V K
Jain, Savita
Mohan, Uday
The presen study was carried out to find out the level of morbidity among slum childreni aged 5-14 years, It was found tha t46.4% of children were ill at the lime of study. The prevalence of various illnesses hcu studied. An aiuilysis of morbidity with social variables mi not found to be significant. 19.3% children has dental disorders and 45.8% children has parasites infestation of llieG I Tract. 57.6% of children vere having one or the other behavioural problems.
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Psychosocial factors influencing acceptance of laparoscopic tubal ligation
Singh, M P
Srivastava, R K
Bachani, D
Parikh, M A
Research Problem: What are the psychosocial factors influencing acceptance of laparoscopic tubal ligation? Objectives: To study psychosocial factors influencing acceptance of laparoscopic tubal ligation. Study Design: Hospital based study by questionnaire method. Setting: Postpartum unit of Irwin Group of Hospitals, M.P. Shah, MedicalCollege, Jamnagar, Gujarat. Participants: Acceptors of laparoscopic tubal ligation. Sample Size: 500 acceptors. Study Variables: Age of acceptor, family size, contraceptive use. Statistical Analysis: By proportions. Result: Out of 500 acceptors, 58% belonged to rural areas. Mean number of children per acceptor was 4.01 ± 1.8. Mean age of acceptor was 28.3±4.3years. 76.8% of the acceptors did not use any contraceptive prior to acceptance of laparoscopic tubal ligation. An important finding of the study was that monetary incentives had no role in acceptance of tubal ligation.
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Iodization status of common salt in districts of western Uttar Pradesh
Garg, S K
Singh, J V
Bhatnagar, M
Chopra, H
Research Problem: What is the amount of iodine in common salt samples. Objective: To estimate theamountof iodine in common salt samples. Study Design: Population based cross - sectional study. Setting: Randomly selected six districts of western U.P. Sample: Two salt samples randomly collected from house holds of each block area of the district. Sample Size: 152 salt samples. Study Variables: Iodine content in salt samples. Statistical Analysis: By chi - square test. Result: Unsatisfactory level of iodine was found in 52% of the salt samples. Crystal salt samples were more poorly iodized (70.9%) than powder salt samples (41.2%). Recommendations: Strict enforcement of ban on the sale of non-iodised salt.
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Study Of Knowledge, Beliefs & Attitudes Towards Leprosy Among Patients Of Leprosy
Alam, Mahjabeen
Yunus, M
Kalam, A
Khan, A
Research Problem: What is the level of Knowledge and attitudes of leprosy patients towards leprosy? Objectives: To assess the knowledge, beliefs and attitude towards leprosy in leprosy patients. Study Design: Hospital - based study by questionnaire method. Setting and Participants: Leprosy patients attending Dermatology OPD. J.N. Medical College Hospital, A.M.U., Aligarh. Sample Size: 200 leprosy patients. Study Variables: Knowledge, beliefs and attitudes regarding leprosy. Outcome Variables: Percentage of patients having correct Knowledge and positive attitude. Statistical Analysis : By proportions. Results: Ignorance about leprosy is still rampant. 81 % of the patients were not aware of the cause of disease. 89.5% did not know whether the disease was preventable. 91 % patients were optimistic that the disease was curable. 60% of the patients became anxious on learning the diagnosis of the disease. Relations were strained with spouse in 6% cases after learning the diagnosis of the disease. Conclusions: Most of the patients had very little knowledge about leprosy, but they were optimistic about the cure of the disease. Interestingly, not much social stigma was encountered by the patients. Recommendations : Raising the literacy status of the population
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Perceptions Of Adolescent Students Regarding Aids And Sexuality Among Senior Secondary Schools In Agra
Sirohi, Vandana
Prakash, Bhakt
Nandan, Deoki
Gupta, G K
Research Problem: What is the perception of adolescent students regarding AIDS and sexuality? Objective : To study the perceptions of adolescent students regarding AIDS and sexuality. Study Design : Cross - sectional study by questionnaire method. Setting and Participants: Students from stratified randomly selected schools of Agra. Sample Size: 495 senior secondary school students. Study Variables: Modes of transmission, unnatural sex, sources of information on sex. Statistical Analysis: By proportions. Results : Most students had adequate knowledge about the modes of transmission 16.7% believed AIDS to be peculiar to CSW and homosexuals. 1/4th believed they could never get AIDS. 3/5th of the students felt they would not disclose it to their partners if they had AIDS, especially females. Recommendations: A multisectoral effort has to be undertaken on a war-footing to fight AIDS.
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A Study Of Fungal Colonization In Newborn
Husain, S Rashid
Malik, M Ashraf
Malik, Abida
Research Problem: What are the factors responsible for fungal colonization in newborns? Objective: To study the pattern of and predisposing factors for the development of superficial candidiasis and fungal colonization in the newborns. Study Design: Prospective study. Setting: Neonatology unitof the Paediatrics department of a teaching hospital. Participants: Randomly selected pregnant mothers admitted to the maternity ward and the newborns delivered to them. Sample Size: 120 pregnant mothers and the newborns delivered. Study Variables: Candida, Site of colonization. Statistical Analysis: By tests of significance Results: Candida was isolated from 23 (19.16%) infants on the first day increasing to 52 (43.33%) infants on the sixth day. The most common site of colonization was oral cavity. Candida colonization was more common in premature infants (p<0.05). Oral thrush was seen in 29 (24.17%) infants during the study and a significant number of these infants showed colonization from the first day of life. Conclusions: Fungal colonization of the newborns due to Candida species is quite common, and in the first week of life predominantly occurred in the ora I cavity. Superficial clinical candidiasis, especially oral thrush is more common in those colonized on the first day of life.
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Perceptions About Sex Related Myths And Misconceptions: Difference In Male And Female
Raizada, Anupam
Gupta, S B
Kumar, Arun
Research problem: Perceptions about sex-re- iated myths and misconceptions. Objectives: To identify the difference in perceptions of mates and females over sex-reiated myths and misconceptions. Study Design - Community based cross sectional study. Setting - Self-administered questionnaire study was undertaken in an urban area of Jhansi. Participants - Married couples with reproductive age wife. Sample size - 417 couples of the area. Study Variables-Sex-related myths and misconceptions. Outcome Variables - Masturbation, Penis-size and sexual performance, STD transmission. Intercourse with virgin and cure of STDs, Initiation of sexual act, Bleeding on first night. Statistical analysis - By chi - square test. Results: Response rate 63.8%. Only 8.6% females and 33.7% males knew correctly about masturbation. Males also knew better about route of STD infection (73.5%) and about the fact that intercouse with a virgin cannot cure STDs (47.4%). Females, however, outnumber males on the question of relation between man's penis size and his sexual performance (70%), initiation of sexual act (58.6%) and bleeding in females on first night of marriage (70%). Conclusion: Males and females had significantly different perceptions on sex related myths and misconceptions. Recommendations: Sex education campaigns should be designed and implemented to eliminate these age old sex related myths and misconceptions.
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Factors Influencing Acceptance Of Contraceptive Methods
Gupta, Anita
Sharma, A K
Kannan, A T
Research Problem: What are the factors influencing acceptance of contraceptive methods. Objective: To study the determinants influencing contraceptive acceptance. Study design: Population based cross - sectional study. Setting: Rural area of East Delhi. Participants: Married women in the reproductive age group. Sample:Stratified sampling technique was used to draw the sample. Sample Size: 328 married women of reproductive age group. Study Variables: Socio-economic status, Type of contraceptive, Family size, Male child. Outcome Variables: Acceptance of contraceptives Statistical Analysis: By proportions. Result: Prevalence of use of contraception at the time of data collection was 40.5%. Tubectomy and vasectomy were most commonly used methods. (59.4%, n - 133). Educational status of the women positively influenced the contraceptive acceptance but income did not. Desire for more children was single most important deterrent for accepting contraception. Recommendations: (i) Traditional method of contraception should be given more attention. (ii) Couplesshould be brought in the contraceptive use net at the early stage of marriage.
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A Socio-Clinical Profile Of Cases Of Laparoscopic Sterilization Performed At Institution And Camps
Tewari, k
Hakim, S
Begum, R
Research Question: What is the socio-clinical profile of cases of laparoscopic sterilization performed at the institution and camps. Objectives: To study the (1) socio-clinical aspect of laparoscopic ligations. (2) complications and the failure rate. Study Design: Longitudinal study. Setting: Females coming for sterilization at the O-.P.D. and post-partum centre. Participants: 9088 females of reproductive age group. Study Variables: Age group, social class, residence, education, number of living children. Outcome Variables: Proportion of women who came for sterilization, ligations performed at hospital. Results: Demographic characteristics showed that 5658 (62.2%) and 3430 (37.8%) were from rural and urban areas respectively. Socio-economically , 80% cases belonged to low socio-enonomic class. As regards the literacy status, 5500 (60.5%) of the patients were illiterate and 2600 (28.6%) of them had received only primary education. The age group which commonly accepted sterilization in 5056 cases (55.6%) was 31-35 years. The parity in our study showing highest incidence of laparoligation. i.e. 36.17% was 5. Our complication rate was 0.5% and failure rate 0.6%. Conclusions: Our experience of about 15 years shows that laparoscopic sterilization is a simple, safe, easy method and acceptable to the rural and even illiterate masses in this region. In the event of pregnancy, this permanent method is more acceptable
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A case study of human hepatic hydatidosis and the biochemical Profile of cyst wall and fluid
Malik, Irshadullah
Wajih, .
Nizami, A
The non specific haematological changes and negative Casoni's test suggest that ultrasonography is more reliable for the diagnosis and epidemiological studies of human hydatidosis. The majo.r biochemical components like glycogen, proteins, nucleic acids, total lipids, triglycerides, cholesterol, free fatty acids and phospholipid fractions were analysed and compared with the other host's cysts. The differences were discussed in the light of strain variations in Echinococcus granulosus.
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Recent Developments In Surgery Laser
Ansari, Maulana Mohd.
Laser is one of the few recent developments in surgery that need clear understanding not only by the medical students and professionals but also by the public at large which constitutes the subject of surgery.
Laser, first successfully developed by Americans in 1960 is an acronym that stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation[1]. Lasers utilize high energy waves within the electromagnetic spectrum to produce heat for the surgical effects of cutting, ablation (vaporization) and coagulation[2]. Lasers work on the principle of Radiation Heat Transfer, i.e., the laser beams contain no inherent heat and the electrodes of "bovie" units are not hot. They both transmit radiation energy. Heat is created only when the tissue absorbs the transmitted radiation and converts it to motion in its atoms and molecules. This is exactly the way a microwave oven works only at different frequencies.
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An Overview Of Risk Factors For Coronary Heart Disease And Prevention Strategies
Siddiqui, M A
In developed countries, coronary heart disease (CHD) accounts for 40-50% of all deaths, while 1 5-35% of all cardiac admissions in hospitals in our country are due to coronary heart disease1. The prevalence of CHD in our country varies from 1.7% to 6.5%2 and is rising, affecting young and middle aged persons in prime of their life and career 3a and it is said that CHD will replace infectious diseases as the major killer in India by year 2015 A.D.3b. Indian immigrants settled abroad have higher incidence and higher mortality as compared to native population. 4jb. The famous cardiologist Paul Dudley White has said "Heart disease before the age 80 is not God's will but due to our own faults" and it is the same message as given by Charaka about 30 centuries back, in 1000 B.C., who emphasized the role of overeating, heavy and fatty meals , worries and sedentary habits in causation of heart disease5. The human and economic costs of such a situation are very heavy. Atherosclerosis, the term introduced by Marchand in 1904, is the lipid rich lesion in the innermost layer of the arteries which is responsible for the majority of cases of myocardial and cerebral infarction. The endothelial lining of the artery is in direct and continuous contact with blood and interaction of blood cells & other constituents with the endothelium gives rise to atherosclerosis. This lesion presents as either fatty streak which is made up of foam cells, lipids & T lymphocytes and occurs early, commonly in children or fibrous plaque consisting of dense connective tissue, lipid droplets, smooth muscle cells, macrophages & T lymphocytes. Platelets adhere and aggregate to ulcerated or fissured plaques.
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A study of knowledge beliefs and attitudes regarding aids and human sexuality among medical college, engineering college and university Undergraduates of gorakhpur.
Misra, Puneet
Rai, Sandeep
Srivastava, D K
Upadhyay, A K
Pandey, O N
Mehrotra, S K
Research Problem: i) What is the level of knowledge and altitude of undergraduates about AIDS and human sexuality? ii) What arc the preferred modes of obtaining such knowledge?. Objectives: To assess the knowledge, beliefs and attitudes of undergraduate students regarding AIDS and human sexuality. Study Design: Self administered questionnaire. Setting and Participants: 1289 undergraduates from B.R.D. Medical College., M. M. M. Engineering College and University of Gorakhpur. Study Variables: Knowledge, beliefs and attitudes regarding AIDS and sexuality. Outcome Variables: Proportion of students having correct knowledge and positive attitudes.
Statistical Analysis: By proportions.
Result: l.evcl of knowledge about AIDS was generally high. Most of the students obtained knowledge about it through mass media. Few students had misconceptions about transmission of 1IIV infection. Knowledge about sex was obtained mainly from friends (36%) and books (31.31%). Most of the students preferred doctors (44.15%) and friends (43.66%) for asking something about sex. and not their parents (4.37%) or teachers (4.61%). 59.13% of boys and 34.49% of girls thought that students of their age had sex.
Conclusion and Recommendations: The most peculiar fact in (his study is that students have no reliable means of obtaining correct information about subjects related to sex. Medical profession contributed very little in providing such knowledge. Most of them relied on their friends for such information. So. emphasis is to be given on recommending proper education material for the youth.
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Immunization Status Of Lame Children In Aligarh District
Kumar, Neelam
Khan, A Z
Research Problem:Immunization profile of under five lame children in district Aligarh.
Objectives: i) To assess the prevalence of lameness among polio vaccinated and unvaccinated children.
ii) To assess lameness in relation to their overall immunization status and source of immunization.
Study Design : Cross - sectional epidemiological study.
Participants: Under five children.
Sample Size: 10,020 under five children drawn from 30
clusters of Aligarh district.
Study Variable: Immunization status of participant children.
Outcome Variable: Lameness among immunized and unimmunized children.
Statistical Analysis: Tests of proportion.
Result: Among the vaccinated (had at least one dose of OPV) children , prevalence of lameness was 2.0/1,000, while among unvaccinated children, prevalence was 8.8/1,000. This difference was statistically significant (X3= 30, d.f. = 1 P < 0.001). Conclusion and Recommendations: i)Immunization of target children with OPV is an effective preventive measure to lower down the prevalence of lameness in children, ii) Apart from continuing routine immunization, there is need of gearing up catch - up and mop - up rounds of polio immunization. iii) The strategy of pulse polio immunization is needed to be executed year after year until poliomyelitis is eradicated. iv) Community based surveillance and sentinel surveillance of poliomyelitis should be expanded to all remote and far flung areas.
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Psycho-Social Behavioural Problems In Urban Primary School Children
Gupta, S C
Dabral, S B
Nandan, Deoki
Mehrotra, A K
Shrotriya, V P
Maheshwari, B B
Research Problem: What is the magnitude and correlates of psychosocial behavioural problems in primary school children of an urban area. Objectives: i) To know the prevalence of psychosocial behavioural problems in primary school children of Agra Corporation. ii) To see the impact of various biosocial factors on the prevalence of above problems. Design: Cross sectional study by questionnaire method and observation. Setting: Primary schools run by Agra Corporation. Participants: All the children studying in 7 primary schools selected from 108 schools run by Agra Corporation. Sample Size: 520 primary school children. Study Variables: Age, sex, socio-economic class and family size. Statistical Analysis: By percentage, Z - test and Chi-square test. Result: A majority of the study children (63.7%) were having some psychosocial behavioural problem or the other, the most common problem being educational difficulties (59.8%), The average number of problems per child was 2.9. The prevalence was highest in children from middle-sized families of low socioeconomic class and in age group above 13 years.
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Social Profile Of The Aged In An Urban Population
Khan, J A
Khan, Z
Khan, A Z
Khan, A
Yunus, M
Research Problem: What is the socio-demographic profile of urban aged population in Aligarh city. Objectives: i) To describe the socio-demographic profile of the aged population in an urban area, ii) To describe the attitude of these people. Design:Cross-sectional study. Setting : Urban areas of Aligarh city. Participants : 3951 persons aged 60 years and above Study Variables: Socio-demographic characteristics, attitudes. Statistical Analysis : By proportions. Result: 15% of the total stimated elderly population covering all 10 sectors of Aligarh city was studied. The majority ofthe elderly (72.4%) belonged to 60-70 years age group. Most of them (77.2%) were illiterate, 61.6% belonged to lower socio-economic classes (IV & V), 78.1 % lived in joint families. 39.6% of the aged felt that they were not being given due respect by family members. Nearly half of them had an indifferent or unhappy attitude towards life. Conclusion: The socio-demographic characteristics of the aged are important and must be kept in mind for developing programs to assist them in living as respectful senior citizens.
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Age At Menarche And Risk Of Cancer Cervix
Gawande, Vaishali V
Wahab, S N
Zodpey, S P
Vasudeo, N D
Research Problem: What is the role of early mcnarche as a risk factor in the outcome of cancer cervix? Objective: To investigate the role of early menarche as a risk factor for cancer cervix. Study Design: Hospital based, group matched, case control study. Setting: Gynaecology Clinic, Govt. Medical College Hospital, Nagpur. Participants: The study was carried out on 230 incident cases of cancer cervix confirmed by histopathology and equal number of controls selected from female patients admitted to the study hospital for conditions other than gynaecological cancers and showing pap smear within normal limits. The controls were group matched for 5 years class interval. Study Variable: Age at menarche. Statistical Analysis: Univariate analysis was done using Pearson's chi - square test and Odds Ratio while Adjusted Odds Ratio was calculated by using Unconditional Multiple Logistic Regression. Attributable and Population-Attributable Risk Proportion were also calculated. Result: A significant trend was observed towards increasing cancer cervix risk with decreasing age at menarche. Study subjects who had menarche before 13 years of age were at a significantly higher risk of cancer cervix. Various statistical characteristics endorsed this findings. Conclusion: The study identified a significant association of early menarche with cervical cancer. Recommendation: Independent and interactive role of early menarche in the outcome of cancer cervix needs further exploration by conducting studies involving multiple factors and using multivariate analysis.
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Utilization of services from a mobile health clinic in rural areas Of aligarh district
Amir, A
Khan, A Z
Ganguly, P S
Research Problem: What is the pattern of utilization of services from the Mobile Health Clinic? Objective: To study the morbidity pattern and coverage and quality of health services in a specified population. Study Design: Population based cross - sectional study. Setting; Rural areas of Aligarh district in field practice area under ROME SCHEME. Participants: All patients attending the Mobile Health Clinic during the calender year 1995. Sample Size: i) 12106 patients for clinic record analysis, ii) 4735 patients above 18 years of age for interview schedule Study Variables: Demographic profiles, socio-economic characteristics, common ailments, morbidity pattern, present level of health awareness, satisfaction from the services received. Statistical Analysis: By proportions. Result: Majority of the patients were under 25 years of age. Large number of patients visited the clinic during the rainy season. Skin diseases were the most frequent (35.96%). The present level of health awareness is unsatisfactory. 65% respondents were satisfied with the services received. Recommendations: Visit schedule must be weekly to prevent the patietns from seeking alternative sources of medical care. Attachment of medico-social workers with the clinic will greatly improve the health promotional activities. More time should be allowed for better doctor - patient communication.
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Cerebral Palsy: Still A Social Problem
Bisharda, Angom
Goel, S P
Upadhyay, V K
Sharma, D K
Research Problem: What arc the social aspects of cerebral palsy? Objective: To determine the extent and severity of neuromuscular involvement in cases of cerebral palsy and to find out the associated defects among these children. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Setting: Tertiary care hospital, outdoor patients.
Participants: Children in the age group of 0 - 12 years. Sample Size: 120 children suffering from cerebral palsy. Study Variables: Social factors, neuromuscular involvement. Statistical Analysis: By proportions Result: Out of 120 cases, maximum number of cases (66.6%) were in the age group of 1- 4 years. 83 cases ( 69.16%) were males. Among the various types, spastic type was the commonest (87.5%). Of these spastic cases, 52 (49.52%) had quadriplegia. No case of tremor and rigidity was seen. Delayed milestones was the commonest associated disorder, seen in 107 (89.16%) cases, followed by speech defect in 58(48.3%) cases, visual defect in 34(28.3%) cases and convulsions in 24 (20.0%) cases. Hearing defect was seen in 5 cases (4.16%) only. Conclusion: More concerted efforts arc required to identify children with cerebral palsy and rehabilitate them for the betterment of society.
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Effect Of Smoking On Thyroid Status In Depression
Saxena, Jalaj
Singh, P N
Srivastavaq, Uma
Siddiqui, A Q
Research Problem: Whal is Ihe impact of smoking cigarettes on thyroid functions in depression patients. Objective: To estimate T3, T4 and TSH in depressed smokers. Study Design: Hospital based clinical study. Setting: Psychiatry out - door patients. Participants: Depression patients with or without history of smoking. Sample Size: Twenty five patients of depression. Study Variables: Smoking, Non - smoking, T3 , T4 , TSH Statistical Analysis: Student t- test. Result: The patients of both the study group and control group had subnormal T3 but in smokers it was significantly lower than in non - smoker patients. T4 was within the normal range in both the groups, but it was significantly higher in smokers. TSH levels were normal in both the groups of patients and there was no significant difference between the two groups. Conclusion: A low T3 state exists in depression with further worsening of the condition in depressed patients who smoke, which might have an impact on therapeutic outcome. Therefore, avoidance of smoking in depression patients is suggested
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Aids Awareness, Knowledge And Attitude Amongst The Senior Secondary School Teachers In East Delhi Schools
Pandit, Kusum
Bhasin, Sanjeev
Dubey, K K
Aggarwal, O P
Research Problem: What is the level of awareness about AIDS amongst senior secondary school teachers? Objective: To study the level of awareness, knowledge and attitudes regarding HIV/AIDS amongst senior secondary school teachers. Study Design: Cross-sectional study by questionnaire method. Setting: 2 randomly selected government schools of East. Delhi. Sample Size: 74 school teachers. Study Variables: Mode of transmission, preventive measures, social outcasting, Family Life Style Education. Statistical Analysis: By tests of significance. Result: 25.6% respondents thought that HIV/AIDS was curable after IEC intervention. In general, the awareness level increased after the IEC intervention. 77% of the teachers recommended that Family Life Style Education should be started from middle school level onwards. 47.2% recommended doctors as the most suitable persons to impart the same.
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Recent Developments In Surgery:Cryosurgery
Ansari, Maulana
Cryosurgery means freezing of living tissues for sufficient time to cause necrosis as a treatment of surgical diseases. Improvement in cryogenics have made it possible to obtain tissue temperatures as low as - 190°C. The mechanism of cellular death involves intracellular crystallization with uniform death of all cells within the frozen solid area - a sort of 'thermal shock’ due to physical changes in cell wall and intracellular biochemical changes. It is associated with thrombosis of microcirculation and hence the term ’bloodless knife’. Since intense cooling numbs the sensations, it obviates the need of anaesthesia totally.
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Health And Social Status Of Senior Citizens In Rural Areas
Lal, Sunder
Mohan, Brij
Punia, M S
Research Problem: What is the quality of life of the elderly people, as also the available support system, in rural areas? Objectives:i) To determine the demographic profile of elderly ii) To assess the socio-economic, nutritional, health, morbidity and dependency status, and health care utilization. Study Design: Population based cross sectional study. Setting: Community Development Block - Lakhanmajra Participants: Persons above the age of 65 years. Sample Size: 809 elderly above the age of 65 years. Study Variables: Demographic profile, Literacy, Occupation, Health, Nutrition, Mobility, Dependency, Substance abuse, Support system. Statistical Analysis: By simple proportions. Result: In this study, majority ofthe elderly were self reliant and mobile, being an asset to the family and led socially useful and productive lives. Their predominant problems were visual impairment, joint pains, respiratory diseases and hearing impairment. Joint family and government pension was the major support system to the elderly. However, there is an imperative need to organize education, training and special service programmes for the elderly at the village level.
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Social Stigma In Leprosy
Alam, Mahjabeen
Yunus, M
Kalam, A
Tahseen, M
Leprosy is a disease associated with a strong social stigma and fear. This is due to the disfigurations and crippling which it causes, resulting in socio-economic hardships for the victims. Also, misconceptions and erroneous beliefs about leprosy abound, even now, and in almost all the sections of the population. The human and social impact and the age - old prejudices against the disease add insult to injury. Even the law, and media have played a very damaging role for the leprosy patients by perpetuating the stigma of leprosy. The strategy for elimination of leprosy must specially stress on the psycho-social aspects of the disease and also the rehabilitation of the leprosy patient in the home, work place and society. There is absolutely no need to regard leprosy as ‘special’ and the well - being of leprosy patients should become an integral part of the general health services of the community.
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Pattern of ARI Among under fives in kanpur
Srivastava, V K
Srivastava, J P
Gupta, R C
Gupta, S C
Sharma, S N
Gupta, R K
Sharma, R P
Research Problem: What are the prevailing AR1 trends and its correlates in hospital admitted patients? Objectives: 1) To know the proportion of ARI cases among hospital admissions. 2) To find out the distribution pattern of ARI 3) To identify priority groups for action. Study Design: Hospital case records - based, cross sectional study. Setting: Tertiary level hospital, indoor admitted patients.Participants: ARI cases in 0 - 5 years age group. Sample Size: 343 children suffering from ARI, admitted in hospital during one year period. Study Variables: Age, sex, localities of inhabitation, signs and symptoms, severity of illness. Outcome Variables: Sites of infection, differential diagnosis, grades of severity, outcome of episode (cured, LAMA, death, DOPR). Statistical Analysis: By chi - square test. Result and Conclusion: Proportional under-five hospital admission rate of A.R.I. cases was 14.7%. More cases were from urban locality (44.9%), of 112 months of age (49.9%), and of severe grade (65.0%). Boys were more vulnerable (M/F ratio was 1.7:1), and hospitalised case fatality rate was 24.8%.
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Longterm Effect Of Phenytoin On Lipid Profile Parameters In Epileptic Patients
Beg, M
Afzaal, S
Kamal, A
Amir, A
Research Problem: What are the factors responsible for decreased incidence of coronary artery disease in epileptics? Objectives: To evaluate the effect of phenytoin on lipid profile parameters in epileptics and to discuss its implications. Study Design: Prospective study. Setting: Neurology clinic of Medicine Department of a teaching hospital. Participants: Randomly selected epileptic patient attending neurology clinic and admitted to inpatient department of J. N. Medical College Hospital. Sample Size: 56 epileptic patients. Study Variables: Phenytoin therapy, lipid profile parameters. Statistical Analysis: By test of significance. Result: No significant change in serum levels of total cholesterol, LDL - C, VLDL - C, triglycerides and phospholipids was observed with phenytoin therapy during study. However, serum HDL - C showed a significant increase, both at 12 weeks and 24 weeks ( P < 0.001) of therapy. Conclusion: Phenytoin, a commonly used anticonvulsive drug, increases serum HDL - C level significantly, while there is no significant change in other parameters of lipid profile. This rise in HDL - C may provide protection to epileptic patients against atherogenic vascular diseases including coronary artery disease.
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Nasal And Hand Carriage Of Bacteria In Different Groups Of Persons In A Teaching Hospital In India
Ganguly, P
Yunus, M
Kltan, A Z
Malik, Abida
Research Problem: What is the level of bacterial carriage in different groups of hospital staff? Objective: To study nasal and hand carriage of bacteria in different groups of persons in a teaching hospital. Study Design: Prospective study. Setting: Surgical wards of J.N. Medical College Hospital, A.M.U., Aligarh. Participants: Randomly selected persons from different groups of hospital staff (doctors, nurses, ward and OT assistants), visitors of patients, patients and medical students. Sample Size: 275 persons. Study Variables: Nasal and hand carriage of S. aureus and gram negative bacilli. Outcome Variables: Percentage of hospital staff showing bacterial carriage in their nose or on their hands. Statistical Analysis: By tests of significance. Result: Overall bacterial carriage rate in different categories of hospital staff was found to be 54.5%. Doctors and paramedical staff had higher bacterial carriage rate as compared to other groups. Though Staphylococcus aureus was the commonest organism isolated from both nose and skin, carriage of Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas and Klebsiella group of gram-negative bacilli was also observed. Nasal carriage was commoner than dermal carriage. Conclusion: Doctors and paramedical staff in hospital should adopt appropriate preventive measures to avoid transmitting pathogenic bacteria from their nose and skin to their patients.
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Hiv/Aids Awareness Among Hospital Employees
Tibdewal, S S
Wadhva, S K
Gupta, S C
Awtani, S D
Research Problem: What is the extent of knowledge and attitude of class III & IV hospital employees regarding HIV/AIDS ?. Objectives: 1) To assess the basic knowledge and attitude of class III and class IV hospital employees regarding HIV/AIDS. 2) To elicit the need for systematic education of hospital employees in HIV/AIDS. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Setting: Government Medical College and Hospital, Nagpur. Participants: Class III & IV employees. Sample Size: 250 employees - 176 class III & 74 class IV employees. Study Variables: Source of information, knowledge about causative agents , modes of transmission, prevention and treatment. Statistical Analysis: By simple proportions. Result: Of the 250 study subjects, 232 (92.8%) had heard or read about AIDS. Chief sources of information were television, newspapers and doctors. Though the study subjects had some factual knowledge about HIV/AIDS, there wen: certain misconceptions; and myths still persist . TJ ey were also found to have a biased and negative attitude towards people with AIDS. 223 (96.1%) study subjects said that they would like to learn more about HIV/AIDS. Conclusion and Recommendations: The results of this study indicate that action is needed to .increase the level of knowledge of hospital employees so that they reject biased information and myths relating to AIDS, and thus carry out their duties effectively and help in forming an enlightened opinion against AIDS.
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Coverage And Efficacy Of Measles Immunization In Rural Areas Of Aligarh
Khan, Z
Malik, Abida
Khandpal, S
Hasan, Settings J
Research Problem: How effective isthemeasles immunization programme in rural areas? Objectives: i) To determine the vaccine coverage in eligible children. ii) To estimate the seropositivity in immunized children iii) To assess the decline in maternal antibody levels in 0 - 9 months old children. iv) To study the socio - cultural variables in the study area. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Setting: Registered villages under Rural Health Training Centre (RHTC), Jawan Block, Aligarh. Participants: Children in 0 - 5 yearrs age group, from 2104 house holds by systematic random sampling. Sample size: 456 children in 0 - 5 years age group. Study Variables: Age, sex, immunization status, measles antibody, type of family, overcrowding, literacy status of parents, occupation of parents. Statistical Analysis: By proportions. Result: 0-5 years age group made up 13.7% of the population. Most of the families belonged to lowe socio-economic groups. Measles immunization coveage was 64.5% with sero conversion in 96.5% children while failure rate of ya&tyne was 3.5%. Maternal mealses antibody level showed linear decline with age from 100% at 0 - 3 months to 1 8.4% at 6 - 9 months
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Study of protein calorie malnutrition amongst under six children In a slum area of kanpur
Saxena, S C
Saxena, Poonam
Gupta, S C
Chandra, S
Sharma, R P
Gupta, R K
Gupta, Sudhir
Rresearch Problem: What is the prevalence of PCM amongst under six children in slum area of Kanpur? Objectives: 1) To study the prevalence of PCM.2) To apply health educational interventions. Study Design: Cross - sectional study. Setting: All the households in the study area having under six children. Participants: Under - six children showing signs of PCM. Sample Size: 1260 children in the age group ofO - 6 years. Study Variables: Age - group, sex, education of mother, occupation of father, social class, type of family. Outcome Variables: Children with signs of PCM. Statistical Analysis: By chi - square test. Result: The occurrence of PCM was the highest in the 0 - 1 year age group. Boys suffered from overall PCM and grade I PCM more than the girls in whom grade III PCM was more common. Overall as well as grade I and II PCM was seen more in children of illiterate mothers and unemployed fathers. Majority of the children belonged to social class IV and were from unitary families. Conclusion: Mother's education plays an important role in the health and nutrition of children.
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Role Of Social & Psychological Factors In Drug Default In Patients Of Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Bhargava, Rakesh
Sharma, Devendra K
Chauhan, J S
Pandey, D K
Gaur, R K
Research Problem: What is the influence of social and psychological factors on drug default in patients of pulmonary tuberculosis? Objective: To assess the role of social and psychological factors in drug default in patients of pulmonary tuberculosis. Study Design: Hospital - based study by questionnaire method Setting and Participants: Patients of pulmonary tuberculosis attending Out Patient Department of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases, J.N. Medical College Hospital, A.M.U., Aligarh. Sample Size: 136 defaulters and 86 treated cases of pulmonary tuberculosis. Study Variables: Social factors, psychological factors, drug default and pulmonary tuberculosis. Outcome Variables: Association of social and psychological factors with drug default in pulmonary tuberculosis patients. Statistical Analysis: By chi - square test and significance at 5% level. Result: Important social factors influencing drug default were joint family (74.27%), lack of money (22.06%) and uncooperative family (11.7%). Psychiatric morbidity among defaulters was significantly high (68.39%). Conclusion: Patient compliance depends on many psychological (e.g. psychiatric morbidity, type of personality), and sociological,factors (including economic status of patient, nature of family, its environment, interaction between patient and doctor and patient's own attitude and idea about his disease). Age, sex, residence, religion and education did not show any significant contribution towards drug default.
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A clinico-epidemiological study of malaria in urban slums and Rural areas of kanpur
Jain, Saurabh
Gupta, S C
Chandra, S
Sharma, R P
Bazaz, Meeta
Research Question:- What is the magnitude of malaria in the study area Objectives:- 1. What is the prevalence of malaria in urban slums and rural areas. 2. To assess the influence of environmental factors in occurrence of malaria 3. To observe different clinical presentation of malaria Study Design:- Cross sectional study Setting:- The study was performed in five urban slums and two rural areas of kanpur Statistical Analysis:- Chi-square test Result:- The overall malaria problem in study area was 8.57% cases in total fever cases.Thc maximum percentage of cases ( 54.71%) were in age group 15 yrs and above.Total 62.62% of malaria cases were residing in kachcha houses in study population. The prevalence of malaria was KK.6s% where waste water drainage system was of open type different symptomatics were chills (71.69%) rigor (60.37%), bodyache (92.45%), nausea (33.96%),vomiting (18.86%).
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WORLD HEALTH DAY THEMES
Saxena, S C
1970 - Early Detection of Cancer Saves Life. 1971- A Full Life Despite Diabetes. 1972 - Your Heart is Your Health. 1973 - Health Begins at Home. 1974- Better Food for a Healthier World. 1975 - Small Pox - Point of no Return. 1976 - Foresight Prevents Blindness. 1977 - Immunise and Protect Your Child. 1978 - Down With High Blood Pressure. 1979 - A Health Child-A Sure Future. 1980 - Smoking or Health - The Choice is Yours. 1981 - Health for all for by the Year 2000. 1982 - Add Years to Life. 1983 - Health for all by 2000 - The Count Down has Begun 1984 - Children’s Health: Tomorrows Wealth. 1985 - Health Youth : Our best Resource. 1986 - Health Living - Everyone a Winner. 1987 - Immunisation - A Chance for Every Child. 1988 - Health For All - All for Health. 1989-Let’s Talk Health. 1990 - Our Planet - Ourhealth; Think Globally, Act Locally. 1991 - Should Disaster Strike - Be Prepared. 1992 - Health Beat - The Rhythm of Life. 1993 - Handle Life with Care - Prevent Violence and Negligence. 1994 - Our Health for a Healthy Life. 1995 - Target - 2000 - A World Without Polio. 1996 - Healthy Cities for Better Life. 1997 - Emerging Infectious Diseases. 1998 - Safe Motherhood. 1999 - Active Ageing Makes the Difference. 2000 - Be a Life Saver, Be a Blood Doner; Blood Saves Life. 2001- Stop Exclusion, Dare to Care. 2002 - Move for Health. - Shape the Future of Life, Healthy Environments for Children
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Prevalence of xerophthalmia amongst under fives in urban slums And rural areas of kanpur
Bazaz, Meeta
Srivastava, J P
CIiandra, S
Srivastava, V K
Research Question:- What is the prevalence of xerophthalmia & is there any difference in the occurrence in urban slums and rural area Objectives:- I.To assess overall prevalence of xeropththalmia in urban slums and rural area To identify the association of breast feeding and weaning with the development of xerophthalmia To identify association of xerophthalmia and immunization status of children. Study Design;- Cross sectional study Setting:- The study was performed in five urban slums and two rural areas of kanpur. Statistical Analysis:- Chi-square test , Relative risk Results:- Overall prevalence of xerophthalmia was observed 6.66%, in urban slums it was found to be 7.28% and in rural area 6.08%.Maxi- mum no.(50.60%) of xerophthalmic children belonged to age group 4-5 years. Higher prevalence was observed in children who were not breast fed (45.45%)and not immunized (38.7%).
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Knowledge and practice of universal work precautions among Junior doctors
Goel, Pawan Kumar
Garg, K S
Singh, V J
Bhatnagar, M
Chopra, H
Bajpai, K S
Research Problem : What is the knowledge and practice of Universal Work Precautions among Junior Doctors ? Objectives : (1) To assess the knowledge about universal work precautions and source of information. (2) To assess the practices of universal work precautions. (3) To assess the knowledge of hospital waste management in the concerned hospital. Study Design : Self administered oral questionnaire. Setting and Participants : 138 Junior Doctors from Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel Hospital associated with L.L.R.M. College, Meerut. Study Variables : Universal work precautions. Statistical Analysis : By proportions. Result : In all 79.0% of Junior Doctors had knowledge about universal work precautions the major source of information being the books (69.0%). However the practice of these precautions was very low. Only 47.8% doctors were checking the integrity of thier skin with spirit/ alcohol, 45.7% were using water proof dressing if cut/abrasion was present, 68.2% were throwing the used gloves indiscriminately and 66.4% were leaving the spilled over blood/body fluids as such. Conclusion and Recommendations : Poor bookish knowledge and lack of sensitisation arc exposing junior doctors to the hazardous infections. So the need of the hour is to conduct aggressive teaching as well as training sessions to all of them including para- professionals also
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A study of stds. Amongst slum population of lucknow through Syndromic approach
Martolia, D S
Srivastava, V K
Srivastava, J P
Objectives : (1) To find out the prevalence of STDs (in terms of symptomatics) (2) To know the biosocial characterististies associated with STDs. Study Dcsing : Cross sectional Period of study : 1 year (Scpl997-Augl998) Study universe : 750 males and 750 females in age group 14 to 49 yrs. Study Variables : Age, Sex, Education, Marital status, Occpation and Social class Statistical Analysis : x: (Chi square) test Result 'Total, prevalence of STDs 14.7% being 16.4% in males and
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Low Birth Weight And Maternal Risk Factors
Nigam, Secma
Baxi, R K
Joshi, G D
Saxcna, S C
Objectives : To study tile socio-economic and maternal risk factors associated with low birth weight babies and to measure the strength of association. Study Design : Hospital based case-control study. Setting : Shri Sayajirao General Hospital, Vadodara. Sample size : 312 cases and 312 controls. Participants : Cases Mothers who delivered single, live baby less than 2500 gms i.e. low birth weight. Controls:- Mothers who delivered single live baby more than 2500 gms. Study Variable : Maternal age, literacy, anaemia, outcome of last pregnancy. Statistical Analysis : Chi-square test and odd’s ratio. Result : Among cases, 14.5% mothers had age less titan 20 yrs as compared to 7.3% mothers in control group. 68.6% mothers amongst cases were illiterate against 46.5% mothers in control group. 53.8% mothers had haemoglobin level 10gm% or less amongst cases and no statistically significant difference was found between low birth weight and outcome of last pregnancy Conclusion : The maternal risk factors associated with low birth weight in mothers attending S.S.G. hospital age maternal anaemia (OR 2.66), illiteracy (OR 2.51), maternal age less than 20 yrs. (OR 2.OS). No association was found between low birth rate and outcome of last pregnancy
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Morbidity pattern of school going children (1-15 years of age) in Poor urban areas of aligarh
Hassan, M A
Khaqlique, N
Khan, Z
Cross-scctiona! study of 802 school children were carried out in poor urban areas of Aligarh with the objective to find out the morbidity pattern and to make recommendation. Out of 802 school children 82.04% were suffering from one or more than one disease. Most common morbidity they had, dental caries (25%), Anaemia (24.8%), Refractive error (9,9%), worm infestation (9.2%), skin disease (5.4%), and ear discharge (4.2%). The prevalence of anaemia was higher in females (30.6%) compared to males (20.7%). This difference was statistically significant (x1=4.8, d.f.= l p<0.05). 36.53% children were malnourished and 65.9% normal. 34.09% male and 40.07% female were malnourished . Difference in prevalence of malnutrition in male and female was statistically significant (x1=4.21, d.f.=l p<0.05). The prevalence of disease in school going children were found to be high
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Goitrogens And Goitre— A Clinicosocial Study Of Association
Ansari, M Athar
Khan, Z
Yunus, M
Research Problem : Is there any role of goitrogens in the causation of goitre? Objectives : (1) To describe the intake of goitrogenic substances in goitrous and non-goitrous patients. (2) To find out the types and frequency of goitrogenic subtanccs in these patients. Study Design : Hospital-based Study by Questionnaire Method. Setting : Endocrinology Out Patients Department, J.N.Medical college Hospital, A.M.U., Aligarh. Participants : Cases were patients having clinical features of iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) and controls were not having goiter but they had other endocrinological disorders in the Endocrinology O.P.D. at J.N. Medical College Hospital, A.M.U., Aligarh. Study variables : Intake, type and frequency of goitrogenic substances. Outcome variables : Percentage of goitrous and nongoitrous patients consuming goitrogenic substances. Statistical Analysis : Chi-Square Test. Result : In goitrous patients, a dietary' history' of goitrogen intake was found in 93.85% patients while in nongoitrous patients, it was 76.92%, Commonly consumed vegetables having goitrogenic properties were Cabbage, Cauliflower and Lady’s finger. Intake was frequent (once a week) in most of the goitrous patients while it was taken occasional (once fortnightly) in most of the nongoitrous patients. Conclusion : Majority of the goitrous patients were consuming goitrogenic substances. Their role in the causation of goiter is clearly understood. However, for this further research activities should be carried out to find out the strength of association.
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Exclusive Breast Feeding-Knowledge In Different Groups Of Women In Rural And Urban Areas Of Lucknow District
Naim, Ahmed
Singh, J V
Srivastava, A K
Jain, S
A cross-sectional study on S6 females was conducted in the rural and urban areas of Lucknow district of Uttar Pradesh to assess the knowledge of females about exclusive breast-feeding. Knowledge from adolescent girls, married and lactating women was assessed by a pretested questionnaire for biosocial correlates (such as marital status,educational status, medium of education, working status, socio-economics status and family size), sources of information, time of initation of breast-feeding and the best method of feeding a baby <4 months of age. Only 9.8% in urban and 13.3% in rural areas had complete knowledge of Exclusive breast-feeding. Educated females had more knowledge in both urban and rural areas of initiating breast-feeding within 1 hr of delivery as compared to un-educated females. The study highlights the needs for continuing medical education and for including knowledge about Exclusive breast-feeding in school curriculum of adolescent girls.
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A study of prevalence of nutritional anaemia and its correlates among the students of g.s.v.m. Medical college, kanpur
Kawan, Sanjay
Saxena, S C
Chandra, S
Sharma, R P
Gupta, S C
Siivastava, J P
Martolia, D S
Nigam, Seema
To find out the prevalence of nutritional anaemia and to know the dietary factors and socio-demographic characteristics associated with nutritional anaemia. Design : Cross sectional study Setting : Deptt. of Community Medicine. G.S.V.M. Medical College. Kanpur Participants: Undergraduate Students of G.S. V.M. Medical College, Kanpur Study variable : Age. Sex. Social class. Dietary habits and Body Mass Index Statistical Analysis : Percentage and Chi-square test
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A community based interventional approach to intranatal And neonatal health care
Tripathi, Bhupendra
Dwivedi, S
Dabral, S B
Kumar, D
Objective : To assess the contribution of the interventions through the local change agent (Bal Parivar Mitra) towards achievement of health awareness among rural women regarding maternal child health through improvement and change in health practices. Study design: Stratified multistage random sampling technique. Study unit : Within the selected households lactating mothers were selected as study units. Study area : The study was conducted in Jasra and Saidabad blocks of Allahabad district wherein MCHN Project is going on since July 2000. Study variable : Maternal care. Intervention, Impact. Statistical analysis : Ztesl for testing significance of differences between two proportions (Z - test). Results: Deliveries assisted by trained persons increased from 22.4%to 36.7%. Follow-up of'5-cleans’ during pregnancy was among 43.3%. Birth registration increased from 19.2% in baseline to 35%. feeding of colostrum from 27,4% to 40.0%. Breastfeeding within half an hour after birth was among 23.3% followed by 16.7% within 1/2-12 hours. Proper warmth was given to 68.3% newborns and 58.3% babies were bathed after one day of birth. Conclusions : The suggested intervention package through BPM seems to be a sustainable effort and several parameters of intranatal and neonatal health care arc expected to be attained as long-term achievements.
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Study Of Diet And Nutritional Status Of School Going Rural Adolescent Boys In Allahabad
Bali, Surya
Dabral, S B
Dwivedi, S
Kumar, D
Research question: What is the prevalence of malnutrition among school going rural adolescent boys? Objective: To assess the diet and nutritional status of school going rural adolescent boys. Study design: Cross sectional study. Setting: Rural Intermediate Colleges. Participants: 660 study subjects (adolescents boys. 10-19 years), of classes 6th to 12th from 8 rural intermediate colleges in two blocks of Allahabad. Study period: One year (From April 2002 to May 2003). Statistical Analysis: Chi square lest Results: Overall mean height. BM1 and Haemoglobin level of adolescents were 1 56.97+9.84cm. 18.59+2.20 kg/m2 and 12.12+1.31 gm/dl respectively. Prevalence of malnutrition in terms of Stunting (24.1 %) Thinness (10.5%) and Overweight (1.4%) was observ ed. Maximum calorie deficit was seen in thirteen-year-old boys, it was 42.5% below the RDA and minimum deficit (25.7%) was observed among nineteen-year-old boys. Overall mean caloric deficit among 10 to 19 years’ adolescents was 839.57 Kcal/day. Prevalence of anaemia was observed in 371(56.3%) adolescent boys. Prevalence of Vit. A deficiency. Vitamin B - complex and Vitamin C deficiency were found to be 3.5%. 25.3% and 6.8% respectively. Conclusion: Nutritional status of school going adolescent boys in rural areas of Allahabad is not satisfactory and there is a strong need for a programme especially for adolescent boys to fulfill their nutritional needs.
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Astudy Of Co-Relates Of Infant Deaths In Kanpur
Asthana, Smita
Srivastava, J P
Saxena, S C
Sharma, R P
Research Question What ;ire co-relales of infant deaths in Kanpur Objective To assess infant mortality rale in rural & urban areas of Kanpur and various factors responsible for it. Study Design Cross sectional study. Study unit Each of household having live birth and infant death within one year of study. Study area Rural & Urban area of Kanpur. Study variableLive birth, infant death, co-relales. Statistical analysis :- By Chi-square lest of significance.
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A Study Of Protein Calorie Malnutrition Amongst Under Six Children In Slum Area Of Kanpur
Saxena, S C
Saxena, Poonam
Gupta, S C
Chandra, Suresh
Sharma, R P
Objective To assess the nutritional profile amongst under six children in slum area of Kanpur. Study Design Door to door survey by collecting relevent information from head of household on a pretested questionaire. Study UnitEach of household having any child in the age group less than 6 years. Study Area The study was conducted in Katari slum area of Kalyanpur, Kanpur. Study Variable Grades of PCM as per recommendation of nutrition sub-committee of paediatrics (ICMR-1972) Statistical analysis:- By chi-square test of significance. Results The highest percentage of PCM was observed amongst 0-1 year and boys of single families whose parents were illiterate and unemployed or labourers belonging mainly to lower socio-economic class. Conclusions:- To reduce childhood mortality with reference to PCM, die literacy status of parents especially of mothers should be increased and social reform measures to be taken for engaging them in some income generating jobs/business, agriculture etc.
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An epidemiological study of diabetes mellitus amongst high risk age group population in urban and Rural areas of kanpur
Ahmad, Nadeem
Chandra, Suresh
Sharma, R P
Srivastava, J P
Research Question : - What is the magnitude of Diabetes mellitus in the urban and rural areas of Kanpur. Objectives: To study the prevalence of diabetes mellitus amongst high risk age group population in urban and rural areas of Kanpur. To compare the magnitude of problem of diabetes mellitus between urban and rural areas of Kanpur. To study the possible associates and socio-demographic variables related to diabetes mellitus.Study Design : Cross sectional study. Setting : The study was performed on three thousand population each in urban and rural areas of Kanpur. Participants : High risk age group population i.e. 45 years and above. Study variables : Age, Sex. impaired glucose tolerance. Body mass index, Education, Working status. Social class, family history of diabetes. Statistical analysis : Chi-square lest, percentages Results From a total of 676 persons of high risk age group i.e. 45 years and above, the overall prevalence of diabetes mellitus in the study areas was observed lobe 7. l%with 9.94% in urban and 3.61% in rural areas, the maximum percetage of diabetes cases (41.66%) was in the age group of 56-60 years. Higher prevalence of diabetes was observed in the obese (56.25%) and sedentary (87.5%) persons. The family history' of diabetes mellitus was present in (35.41%) of diabetes mellitus cases.
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Stds Amongst slum dwellers of lucknow "a kap study"
Martolia, D S
Srivastava, V K
Mohan, U
Gupta, S C
Srivastava, J P
Saxena, S C
Srivastava, V K
Nigam, Seema
To know knowledge, attitude and practices regarding STDs amongst slum dwellers. To find out problems in implementation of STD control programme and to suggest solutions. Study Design : Cross sectional. Period of Study : September 1997 - August 1998. Study universe : 1500 males and females in the age group 15 to 49 yrs. Study variable : Age, sex, education, marital status, occupation, social class. Statistical test : X: and Z test
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A Study On Correlation Between Fertility And Contraceptive Prevalence In Rural Community
Verma, Reema
Mohan, Uday
Srivastava, V K
Chandra, R
Objectives: (1) To find the contraceptive prevalence in different reproductive age group females. (2) What is the correlation between fertility pattern and contraceptive prevalence. Study Design : Cross sectional descriptive study. Setting : Community Development block Sarojini Nagar, Lucknow district. Study universe : Married females in reproductive age group (15-49 Years). Study variables : Age, fertility, contraceptive prevalence, education and social class. Statistical analysis : Chi Square test. Result : Contraceptive prevalence was 29.7%. It was 6.5% for women aged 15-19 year to 45.2% for women aged 3539 years. The acceptors were analyzed based on the number of living children. 74% of the acceptors had 3 or more children as against 26% with 0 to 2 living children.
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A comparative study on nutritional status of under 6 years children in i.c.d.s. And non i.c.d.s. Tribal areas of uttar pradesh
prakash, Shiv
Chandra, R
Bhushan, V
Mohan, U
Objectives : To find out the nutritional status of children under six year. To determine the level of difference in nutritional status of Children under six years in I.C.D.S. and Non I.C.D.S. tribal areas. To assess the impact of I.C.D.S. scheme on nutritional status of children below six years. Study Design : Cross Sectional Study Participants : Under six years children. Sample Size : 1536 children of Nighasan block (I.C.D.S. block) and 1471 of Ramia Behar block (Non I.C.D.S. block). Key Words : Nutritional status, I.C.D.S., height - weight index, Service impact. Results : All the value for height & weight in both groups were lower as compared to the I.C.M.R. standards. All children in I.C.D.S. group were below the normal weight - height index (i.e. > 0.15) while in Non I.C.D.S. group were below normal wt.-ht. index in all age group except 6 -<24 months male & 3 - < 9 months female. Overall prevalence of P.E.M. in I.C.D.S. group was 90.36& while it was 86.85% in Non I.C.D.S. group. The difference was significant.
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Morbidity Pattern Among Elderly Population In A Rural Area Of Dehradun In Uttaranchal
Negi, K S
Kandpal, S D
Gupta, S
Research Question : What is the morbidity pattern among elderly people in rural area of Dehradun? Objectives : (1) To assess the morbidity pattern among elderly population. (2) To assess the psycho-social problems among elderly people. (3) To assess the relationship between addiction and hypertension among them. Study design : Cross-Sectional. Setting : Atturwala - a rural area of district Dehradun in Uttaranchal. Participants : 332 elderly people aged 60 years and above. Statistical Analysis : Proportions, Chi-Square test. Results ; It was observed that 78.3% elderly had ophthalmic problem, 69.3% elderly had psycho-social problems followed by hypertension (49.1%), Chronic bronchitis (22%) and asthma (12%). A significant relation was found between hypertention and addiction i. e. smoking and / or alcohol (p<.001). Respiratory diseases were found in 47.3% elderly persons. Depression was highly dominating problem among elderly (59.6%).
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Pulmonary Function Tests In Young Healthy Subjects Of North India
Rastogi, Parag
Tandan, H C
Saxena, Jalaj
Gupta, Sushma
Saxena, Sonali
Saha, Saurabh
Study Objectives : The diagnosis of disease done by skiagram can be substantiated by pulmonary function tests. Substantial data of Indians on PFTs is not available. The present study therefore has been planned on young healthy north Indians. Setting : 119 males and 49 female medical students of North India. Measurements : PFT's, T.V. FEV1, FVC, FER and PEFR were measured. P<0.05 was considered as significant. Results : In North Indian males, mean T. V was 437.56 ± 65.83 ml, FEV1 3.26 ±041 L, FVC 3.82 ± 0.48 L, FER 85.09 ± 2.42% and PEFR was 495.42 ± 101.82 L / min. In North Indian females, average T. V was 386.12 ± 37.90 ml, FEV1 2.39 ± 0.38 L, FVC 2.79 ± 0.43 L, FER 85.38 ± 257% and PEFR was 307.12 ± 75.74 L / min. Conclusions: Males in comparison to females had more value of PFTs. All the PFTs showed positive correlation with Height, Weight and Surface area except Tidal Volume and FER.
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A Study Regarding Attitudes Ofyoung Slum Dwelling Females Towards Their Husband/Sex Partner Presuming Them Hiv Infected
Shukla, Monica
Srivastava, J P
Srivastava, V K
Saxena, S C
Nigam, Seema
Research Question : What is the attitude of young females towards their husband or sex partners presuming them infected with HIV? Objectives : Attitude of young slum dwelling females towards husband or sex partner presuming them HIV infected according to age of respondents according to marital status of respondents according to occupation of respondents according to literacy status of respondents Study Design : Cross sectional study Study Area : 10% of the Slums of Kanpur City having population less than 3000. Participants : 13 to 25 years aged females of selected slums. Study variables : Age, marital status, occur' ,:on, literacy status. Statistical Analysis : Percentage Results : 12.3% expressed about non disclosure of disease. 25.7% were indecisive, 65.2% to pursue for treatment, 32.7% to continue sex relationship and 31.2% to continue social relationship. Respondents employed as teachers showed greater degree of concern for more care (45.5%) and also for continuation of social and sexual relationship. Continuation on social & sexual relationship along with pursuation for treatment and more care of victim (husband/sex partner) was observed among highest percentage in graduate and above level with gradual decrease in the prevalence with decrease in the level of education.
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An Epidemiological Profile Of Diabetes Mellitus Amongst High Risk Age Group - A Community Based Study
Ahmad, Nadeem
Chandra, Suresh
Sharma, R P
Srivastava, J P
Saxena, S C
Research Question : What is the epidemiological profile of Diabetes mellitus amongst high-risk age group population in urban and rural areas of Kanpur. Objectives : To study the prevalence, magnitude, possible associates and socio demographic variables related to Diabetes mellitus amongst the high risk age group population in urban and rural areas of Kanpur. Study Design : Cross-sectional study. Setting : The study was performed on five thousand population each in urban and rural areas of Kanpur. Participants : High risk age group population i.e. 45 years and above. Study variables: Age, sex, education, working status, social class. Impaired glucose tolerance. Body mass index, Hypertension, family history of diabetes mellitus. Statistical analysis : Chi-square test. Percentages. Results : The overall prevalence of Diabetes mellitus amongst high risk age group population was found to be 7.6% with 11.3% in urban areas and 3.6% in rural areas. The overall maximum prevalence was in the 56-60 years age group. Higher prevalence was observed amongst the graduates and onwards (30.1%), social class-1 (32.1%), sedentary lifestyle (62.5%), obese (19.7%). hypertensives (39.5%), family history of diabetes mellitus (31.5%). It was observed that 77.7% cases in rural areas and 26.9% cases in urban areas were newly diagnosed.
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A study of supply, procurement, and distribution Of i fa under rch programme in lucknow district, uttar pradesh
Singh, Richa
Srivastava, V K
Masood, Jamal
The impact of the Government's National Nutritional Anaemia Control Programme ( NNACP) Program, now a part of RCH, has been limited due to poor supply and distribution system of iron supplements. In this paper, an attempt has been made to assess the current supply, procurement and distribution system of IFA tablets from the Lucknow district up to the Sub Centre level, The study revealed that the supply pattern of IFA tablets, which are provided through KIT A. has been grossly erratic at all the levels, Contrary to the RCH guidelines, the grass root level workers are no where involved in demand estimation procedure, which is done by GOI on the basis of fixed population of a sub-centre of 5000. The transportation of these kits to the sub-centre also poses a problem with ANMs'. Though the tablets are supplied for pregnant and lactating women, and children aged one to five years, the monitoring of distribution of IFA at State, district, PHC and sub-centre levels, if any, is done only for pregnant women.
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Knowledge And Opinion About Hiv/Aids Among Long Route Truck Drivers
Singh, C M
Mishra, R N
Mishra, C P
Verma, B L
A cross sectional study was carried out on 235 truck drivers operating at Kanpur- Jhansi highway to assess their knowledge and opinion about HIV/AIDS It was observed that about 73% had heard about HIV/AIDS. two third were aware about sexual transmission as the route of transmission. Televison was the main source of their knowledge (76.74%). But knowledge on other aspects of HIV was very less, only one-third were aware about preventive role of condom. Less than half (45.95%) were of the opinion that this disease can be prevented. It was dis heartening to note that (34.46%) were in favor to separate AIDS patient from family and (43.40%) were in favor todivorce spouse having AIDS. Withthis background of Knowledge about half of truck drivers (48.94%) were of the
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Nutritional Status Of Primary School Children In Rural Area Of Dehra Dun
Semwal, Jayanti
Kishore, Surekha
Negi, K S
Saxena, P
Kar, Sonali
To assess the Nutritional status of primary school children. To compare these values with ICMR and NCHS standards. To assess any significant differnce between nutritional status of boys and girls. Study disigan : Cross- sectional, school based study. Setting : Five Govt primary schools. Study variables : Age, Sex, Weight. Height and BMI. Statistical Analysis : percentile, mean, standard deviation, T test, 'z' tests. Result : In all age groups the nutritional status of boys and girls was found lower then the NCHS standards. Mean height and weight in both sexes were comparable to ICMR 50th percentile weight was higher in boys than ICMR values with increasing age except in 5 year and 11 year age group. BMI in girls in age group 10, 11 and 12 years is found to be better than boys. Mean weight of girls is better than boys in age group 11 and 12 years but statistically insignificant.
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Epidemiological Profile Of Leprosy Patient And Its Co-Relation With Their Treatment Compliance In Rural Area Of Kanpur
Srivastava, Anurag
Srivastava, J P
Saxena, S C
Srivastava, V K
Nigam, Seema
Research question: To study the epidemiological profile of Leprosy patients in rural area of Kanpur. To study correlation of epidemiological profile with their treatment compliance Study design : Cross sectional study Setting : Rural area of Kanpur (Chaubaypur, PHC) Participants : All registered patients at Chaubaypur PHC for taking MDT. Study period : One year (Oct, 2003 to October 2004) Statistical Analysis : Chi-square test, percentage Result : From total 63 registered cases, 55.56% were MB and 44.44% were PB cases. Maximum prevalence was found in age group of31- 45 (34.92%), Maximum non-compliant patients were from labour class. Absolute illiterate patients showed Maximum non-compliance (39.68%). Maximum registered case were from social class IV (46. 03%)
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Category ii treatment of revised national tuberculosis control programme is it adequate?
Yadav, Mahesh Kumar
Singh, J V
Verma, S K
Srivastava, A K
Settings : Five DOT'S clinics in Lucknow District. Uttar Pradesh, India. Objectives : 1- To assess the adequacy of category II treatment. 2- To suggest measures to improve the quality and compliance. Study Design : Observational Cohort study. Result : In this study care rate 74.3% Default rate 2.8%, and failure rate 1.4%. Treatment completion 15.7%. Conclusion : It can be concluded from the study that Category II treatment regimen is quite good.
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Spectrum Of Opportunistic Infections In Aids Cases In A Tertiary Care Hospital In Nepal
Joshi, Hari Shanker
Das, Rabindranath
Agnihotri, Arun Kumar
Subba, Sonu H
Murthy, Ramnesh
Dabral, S B
A retrospective study was carried out, 404 clinically suspected cases attending AIDS clinic at Manipal Teaching Hospital, Pokhara, Nepal to assess an occurance of opportunistic infections in AIDS cases. Study reveals that Tuberculosis (60%), Cryptospridiosis (13.33%) and candidasis (11.11%) are the predominant opportunistic infection in HIV/AIDS patients in the Pokharo village. Next common pathogen was found an ubiquitous yeast. Candida obtained from skin, oral cavity, oesophagus, sputum and stool. The least common documented documented infection was pneumocystis carini pneumonia (2.22%).
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Adolescent Pregnancy And Low Birth Weight
Saxena, Vartika
Research Question : Is there any difference between educational status, Parity & obstetrical risk status between adolescent & adult pregnant women? Is there any difference in the incidence of Low Birth weight between adolescent and adult pregnant women? Objectives : To compare the pregnancy outcome of adolescent mothers with the adult pregnant women. Study Design : Longitudinal descriptive study. Setting : Sarojini Nagar Block of Lucknow District, Uttar Pradesh Study Variable : Educational status, Parity. Obstetrical risk status. Low Birth Weight. Statistical Analysis : Percentages & Chi2 Square Test Results : The incidence of abortion (8.7%), still birth (6.2%) was higher in adolescent (<18yrs.) compared to adult pregnant women (>1 Byres.) with abortion noted to be 3.8% and stillbirths only 3.1%. Adolescent pregnancy resulted in 5 times higher incidence of birth of low birth weight baby (<2.5kg)- incidence of LBW being 48.7% among adolescent mothers as compared to only 9.8% in adult pregnant women. Conclusion : Adolescent pregnancies not only terminate into higher incidence of abortion and still births but is a major contributory cause of high incidence of low birth weight.
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A Study On Maternal Factors And Pregnancy Outcome In Medical College Hospital Of Jhansi City
kumar, Sandip
Dabral, M
Jaiswal, Kirti
Singh, C M
Research Question : What are the maternal factors which affect the pregnancy outcome. Objectives : To study the effects of maternal factors on the outcome of pregnancy in terms of pregnancy wastage as abortions or stillbirths and to assess the magnitude of low birth babies. Study Design: Cross-sectional study Study Area: maternity wards of department of obstetrics & Gynecology of M.L.B. Medical college.Jhansi (U.P.) Participants : 1350 pregnant women, who were admitted in the maternity wards & their new born babies Study variables : Age, parity, education, per capita income, inter pregnancy interval Statistical analysis:Chi-square test Results : Live born babies were 81.48% while pregnancy wastage was 18.52% Among the live born babies 44.36% had normal weight at birth & 55.64% were low birth weight. Out of total pregnancy wastage, 58.80% were terminated as abortions and 41.20% as still births.
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"Does chest circumference affect pulmonary function tests? A comparative study of male and female subjects"
Saxena, Settings Jalaj
Rastogi, Parag
Gupta, Sushma
Saha, Saurabh
Kumar, Virendra
Saxena, Sonali
The values of Pulmonary Function Tests PFTs help in the diagnosis of restrictive and obstructive diseases. There are various studies on various physical parameters evaluating PFTs. The present study had been planned to correlate the chest circumference in adults with PFTs, as this type of study are lesser in number. Methods ; The young subjects comprised of 119 males (18-27 years) and 49 females (18-23 years) of first professional M.B.B.S. of G.S.V.M. medical College, Kanpur. The Parameters recorded were Tidal volume (T.V.),Forced Expiratory volume in first second (FEV1), Forced vital capacity (F.V.C.), Forced Expiratory Ratio (F.E.R.) and Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (P.E.F.R.). The chest circumference of all the subjects was measured and subjects were divided in to 3 groups according to it. The statistical evaluation was done by 'Students's 't'-test and p < 0.05 was taken as signifcant. Results : The mean T.V., FEV1, F.V.C, F.E.R. and P.E.F.R were 437.56 +- 65.83 ml, 3.26 +- 0.41 L, 3.82 +- 0.48L, 85.09 +- 2.42% and 495.42 +- 101.82 L/min respectively in North Indian male suibjects, between mean age of 18 - 27 years. The average T.V., FEV1, F.V.C., F.E.R, and P.E.F.R, were 386,12 +- 37.90 ml, 2.39 +- 0.38L, 2.79 +- 0.43L, 85.38 +- 2.57 % and 307.12 +-75.74 L/min respectively in North Indian Female subjects, between mean age of 18 - 23 years. Conclusion: The chest circumference in the same sex in all the three subgroups do not affect the values of PFTs after adulthood i.e. more than 18 years of age. The Gender variation between males and females do affect the various values of PFTs.
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Prevalence of rtt among ever married women (15-49 years age group) in rajeev nagar (urban slum) Of dehra dun
Kishore, Surekha
Semwa, Jayanti
Kar, Sonali
Saxena, P
Objective To assess the prevalence of RTI among ever married women by using Syndromic approach. Study design Cross- Sectional study. SettingCross- Sectional study. Setting urban slum, Rajeev Nagar, Dehra Dun. Participants Ever married women in 15 - 49 years age group. Study periodJanuary- April 2003. Study variablesRTI, Occupation, S.E.S. Statistical analysis Percentage. ResultPrevalence of RTIs was found to be 7%. It was found to be maximum (57.14%) in laborer's and in women belonging to the lower middle class (65.7%). Commonest symptoms of RTIs were pain lower abdomen (74.2%), burning micturition (17.14%) and vulval itching (17.14%).
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A study of knowledge about condom amongst Marginalized women
Shukla, Monica
Srivastava, J P
Saxena, S C
Srivastava, V K
Nigam, Seema
Research Question : What is level of knowledge about condom amongst marginalized women. Objectives : To assess the Knowledge of marginalized women. Whether they have just heard about condom or have seen it. Whether used by male/female. Proper use prevents HIV/AIDS/STI. Free govt, supply of condom. Design Cross sectional community based study. Study period : Sept 2003 to Feb 2004. Setting : Slums of Kanpur city. Material amd method : 10% of all the slums of Kanpur city having population less than 3000. (i.e. 160) were selected. All available females of 13-25 years age group were interviewed by house to house survey using predesigned and pretested questionaire. Results : Knowledge is poor in younger age group than in older age group, only 52.4% married women have seen condom and know that it is used by males. Except illiterate and primary educated women, other groups have good knowledge about condom. Overall knowledge about its free govt, supply was just 24.5%. Conclusion : Over all knowledge about condom is poor among marginalized women and need further education
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Geriatric Challenges - Tackling With Innovative Measures
Hassan, M A
Khan, M M
Akhtar, N l
is a natural process. India has 77 million elderly people and is expected to have 177 million by 2025. By the year 2050, one fifth of total population will be graying. Ninety percent of the elderly are from unorganized sector with no social security. Over 73 percent of 60 plus are illiterate and dependent on physical labour. Forty percent people live below the povertyline. Recent studies have shown that 89.62 percent of elderly population has multiple morbidities. The leading symptoms or group of symptoms in both males and females pertain to visual impairment / diminished vision (65% & 56.2% respectively). Other problems include heart diseases, respiratory diseases, joints pains, hearing problems etc.Many innovative experimental studies have been done to reverse the biochemical and pathological changes that occur during ageing by using chemicals and drugs. In various studies it has been established that the use of Ca2 (+) antagonists leads to reversal of atherosclerotic process, similarly 2 - mercapto propionly glycine (MPG) and oxidized MPG improve heart functioning. Centrophenoxine considered as an ageing reversal drug is regarded as neuroenergeticum in human therapy. Ginkgo biloba extract can improve the cerebral function. Topically applied all-trans retionic acid can repair and probably prevent photo ageing.
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Assessment of knowledge about vitamin a prophylaxis programme among health and icds functionaries In district banda (u.p.)
martolia, D S
Chandra, Suresh
Nadeem, .
Srivastava, J P
Sharma, R P
Varma, Punit
Srivastava, Anurag
Research question : What is the level of knowledge about vitamin A among health and ICDS staff? Objectives: 1. To assess the knowledge of respondent staff. 2. to. suggest need for strengthening, reorienting training and motivation of staff for the success of the programme. Study design - cross sectional etting - the study was performed in district Banda (UP) Result: total respondents interviewed were 125 with male female ratio of 55:70. 75% of the total respondents were in the age group 20 to 45 years. Regarding knowledge 91.2% responded blindness and 15.4% Bitot’s spots as symptom of vitamin A deficiency.
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Impact of the mother literacy, occupation and socioeconomic status on the nutritional status Of the children
Shanker, H
Hassan, M A
H, Nveen K
Dwivedi, Shraddha
Impact of mother literacy, occupation and socioecnomic status on the nutritional status of the children. Research Question 1. What are the impact of mother's literacy on the nutrtional status of the children. 2. To study the effect of mother's occupation and socio-economic status on the nutritional status of the children? 3. To suggest the various preventive measures to combat the nutritional problems. Material and Methods a) Study Design : A stratified multistage random sampling. b) Setting : A sample of two blocks namely, Jasra in trans Jamuna area and Saidabad in trans Gangs area. c) Participants : Children below 6 years of age. d) Sample Size : 436 children below 6 years of age. e) Study Variables : Literacy, occupation and socioeconomic status. Statistical Analyses : By proportions and Chi-square test Results :The overall prevalence of malnutrition was found to be maximum in children of illiterate mother i.e 58.24 percent
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"A study of change of posture on the pulmonary function tests : can it help copd patients ?"
Saxena, Jalaj
Gupta, Sushma
Saxena, Sonali
Objectives : To know the pulmonary function tests in sitting, supine and standing postures in North Indian population Is there any change in PFTs due to change in posture Settings: Department of Physiology, G.S.V.M. Medical College, Kanpur and Escorts Heart Centre, Kanpur Participants : 50 male and 30 female healthy, non-smoker volunteers comprising of 50 students of first year MBBS and 30 volunteers at Escorts Heart Centre, Kanpur Measurements : PFTs, FEV1, FVC, FER, PEFR and TV Statistical analysis : Students't' test Results: The FEV1, FVC and PEFR increased significantly from supine to sitting to standing posture in both males and females. The FER significantly increased only when moving from supine to sitting in both males and females. The TV increased significantly by moving from supine to sitting and also from supine to standing postures in both males and females.
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Social Determinants Of Exclusive Breast Feeding Practices
Gupta, S K
Goei, P K
Kishore, Surekha
Singh, A B
Semwal, J
Objectives : To find out extent of exclusive breast feeding. To study the factors affecting exclusive breast feeding practices. Study design : Cross-sectional community based study Study Period : November 2004 to April 2005 Setting : Slums of Rishikesh Material and Methods : All the house holds of sheeshamjhari slum were included in the study. All available mothers of under 5 children were interviewed by house to house survey using predesigned and pretested questionnaire. Participants: Mothers and under five children Study variables: Exclusive breast feeding, religion, caste, family type, educational status. Statistical analysis: roportions, Chi-square test. Results: Exclusive Breast Feeding was found to be 26.0% and Educational status of mother has significant influence on EBF.
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Level Of Knowledge Regarding Rch Services Among Subcentre Health Functionaries Of Kalyanpur Block, Kanpur
Kaushal, S K
Saxena, S C
Srivastava, V K
Nigam, Seema
Srivastava, J P
Objectives : 1) To assess the level of knowledge among sub centre level health functionaries. 2) To identify weaker areas of RCH related knowledge 3) To suggest areas of relevant knowledge improvement. Setting : Sub Centre Study Design: Cross Sectional Participant : BHW-F (ANM), BHW-M (Multi Purpose worker Male) Study Period : Jun to Dec'2004 Study Variable : RCH Programme, Antenatal, Natal, Post Natal Services, Immunization, Contraceptive. Statistical Analysis : Percentage Result : Knowledge regarding new component like adolescent health, RTI/STD/HIV/AIDS was found poor. Level of knowledge regarding management of ARI.Vit A supplementation, Post natal care, New born care, emergency contraceptive was found to be unsatisfactory.
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A study on the impact of various interventions on the prevalence of nutritional anemia among medicos of g.s.v.m. Medical college, kanpur
Sharma, R P
Kawan, Sanjay
Saxena, S C
Chandra, Suresh
Srivastava, J P
Singh, Naresh Pal
Martolia, D S
Research Question : What is the impact of varius interventions on the prevalence of nutritional anemia among medical students? Objectives : To study the prevalence of nutritional anemia among medical students. To study the impact of interventions like deworming, iron and folic acid supplementation and nutrition and health education on the prevalence of nutritional anaemia among medicos. Study Design : Prospective study Study Setting : Department of Community Medicine, GSVM Medical College, Kanpur Study Subject : Under-graduate MBBS students belonging to admission years of 2000, 2001, 2002. Study Period : March 2002 to May 2003 Study Variables : Age, sex, dietary habits, Hb - concentration Statistical Analysis : Percentage and chi-square test. Results : Out of 496 volunteered students, 335 (67.5%) were males & 161 (32.5%) were females. Overall prevalence of anemia was 23.9% Among total anemic cases, 89.0% had mild grade anemia. Out of total anemic cases, 89.9% (males 84.4% & females 93.2%) were having nutritional anemia while 10.1% had non-nutritional anemia. Prevalence of nutritional anemia was 21.5% (42.8% in females& 11.3% in males). Nutritional anemia was 45.1% in vegetarians & 8.41% in non-vegetarians. Among 5.6% students with history of passing worms in stools, 46.4% were nutritionally anemic. At end of 3 months of first phase of interventions (Deworming + health and nutrition education) only 7.5% nutritionally anemic cases had shown increase in Hb concentration while at end of 6 months of second phase of interventions (iron & folic acid tablets supplementation + health and nutrition education), 78.5% anemic cases had shown increase in Hb concentration and became non-anemic. 12.85% nutritionally anemic cases remained anemic even after 6 months of interventions.
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Impact of iron folic acid tablet utilization on the prevalence of anemia amongst mothers under Rch programme
Singh, A B
Kandpal, S D
Gupta, S K
Chandra, R
Srivastava, V K
Negi, K S
Research question: What is the effect of IFA Tablet utilization on prevalence of anemia. Objectives: 1- To study the utilization of IFA tablets among pregnant and lactating women in Dehradun district. 2- To study the association of anemia with IFA tablet utilization. Study design: Cross-Sectional study. Setting: Twenty villages of Doiwala Block, Dehradun Participants: Pregnant and lactating women. Study period: Junary 2004 to Feb 2005. Statistical Analysis : Percentage, Chi-square test. Results: Prevalence of anemia among those women who had not received Iron Folic Acid tablets was found to be 77.9% as compared to 57.7% among those women who had received the IFA tablets.
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An Evaluation Of Short-Term Prognostic Significance Of Various Clinical Parameters In Patients Of Stroke
Saxena, Sonali
Khan, Shadab A
Saxena, Jalaj
Sonali Saxena', Shadab A. Khan", Jalaj Saxena’" * Consultant Cardiologist, ** Professor (Medicine), *** Assistant Professor (Physiology) Ishwardevi Medical and Cardiology Centre, Kanpur J.N. Medical College, A.M.U., Aligarh and G.S.V.M. Medical College, Kanpur ABSTRACT: Objectives :To predict the short-term prognostic significance of various clinical parameters at the time of admission in patients of stroke. Setting: Department of General Medicine, J.N. Medical College, A.M.U., Aligarh Participants : 100 patients of stroke (Cerebro-vascular accident) comprising 54 males and 46 females. Clinical Parameters : Admission Blood Pressure, Side of paralysis, Extent of Paralysis, Gastro-intestinal Haemorrhage, Level of consciousness at the time of admission. Statistical Analysis: ‘Z’ test (Z>_ 1.96). Results : The admission B.P. was raised in 75% of patients. The mortality was significantly high (57.1%) in the severe grade B.P. while recovery was significantly high (64.3%) in mild or moderate grade B.P patients. The left sided paralysis was having significantly high mortality of patients (49%) while recovery was significantly high (56.2%) in the patients with right sided paralysis. The paralysis with Grade O power was in 58% of stroke patients and was associated with significantly high (53.4%) mortality while 100% recovery was found in patients with power grade 4 and 5 at the time of admission. The G.l. haemorrhage was associated with 5% of patients but mortality was significantly high (100%) in these patients. The level of consciousness of grade / was highest (34%) while mortality was significantly high (100%) in the patients admitted with grade 3 level of consciousness. The recovery was significantly high (92.9%) in the patients admitted with grade 'O’ level of consciousness
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Study of utilization of anc services by ante-natal Mothers attending rhtc
Semwal, Jayanti
Kishore, Surekha
Muzammil, Khursheed
Kar, Sonali
Research question : What is the utilization rate of ANC services by antenatal Mothers? Objectives: To assess the level of utilization of ANC services among antenatal mothers. Study Design : OPD based cross-sectional study. Setting: Rural Health Training Center (RHTC) Rajeev Nagar, Doiwala, Under Department of Community Medicine, HIMS, Jolly grant, Deharadun. Participants: Antenatal mothers attending OPD at RHTC. Study Period : January 2004 to December 2004. Study Variable : Early Registration, T.T. Immunization, Anemia, IFA, High risk. Statistical Analysis: Percentage, Chi-square. Results : From a total of 51 ante-natal mothers registered at RHTC, 31 (60.8%) and 20 (39.2%) were found to be multipara and primipara respectively. T.T. Immunization Coverage was found to be 78.4% . 31(60.78%) of pregnant mothers visited twice and 29 (56.86%) visited thrice or more. IFA distribution was 100% Mild anemia was found in 22 mothers, moderate in 4 and only one case of severe anemia was found. 34 (66.66%) mothers were found to be illiterate and majority of mothers were found to be from low socio economic status i.e, 40 (78.43%). A total of 8 (15.68%) antenatal mothers were found to be under high risk category and were referred to HIMS for regular follow-up. Conclusion : Much more is needed to improve the coverage of full ANC package because a healthy mother is the sign of a healthy society.
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A Study Of Prevalence Of Obesity In Adult Punjabi Population
Goyal, Pooja
Sachar, R K
Soni, R K
Introduction : Obesity has reached epidemic proportions globally with more than 1 billion overweight, Atleast 300 million of them are clinically obese and is a major contributor to the global burden of chronic disease and disability (1). Long considered a buy product of modern life in rich, developed contries, obesity is spreading to developing contries as well. Two critical factors that have influenced this explosion are changes in dietary patterns and levels of physical activity. The latest list of morbidity associated with obesity includes about forty diseases. Though, prevalence of co-morbidities of obesity is quite high among adults in India yet there are relatively less reliable and representative data available. Hence, this study was carried out. Material & Methods : It was a community based, cross sectional study conducted in field practice areas at Rural Health Centre (RHC), Pohir and Urban Health Centre (UHC), Kirti Nagar attached to the department of Community Medicine, DMC & Hospital Ludhiana. Field practice area of RHC is composed of 10 villages serving a total population of 20,450. The Urban health Centre covers ten colonies having a total populaation of 20.645.
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