International Journal of Preventive and Public Health Sciences

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Editor-in-Chief: Dr. Yousef Saleh Khader Al-Gaud
ISSN: 2454-9223

Frequency: Bi-monthly

Language: English

Open Access Peer-reviewed journal

Web site: https://www.ijpphs.com/

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Perception of Radiation Protection among Dentist in South Chennai, Tamil Nadu
(International Research Organization for Life & Health Sciences, 2019-12) Balaji, V; K, Ranjith; P, Buvaneswaris
Aims and Objectives: This study aims to assess the attitude and awareness of radiation protection among dental surgeons in South Chennai.Materials and Methods: The study participants comprised 150 dental practitioners (general and specialty) in South Chennai. The information was collected from each participant through structured questionnaires regarding attitude and awareness toward radiation protection. Pearson’s correlation coefficient test was used to assess the validity and reliability of questionnaire, and any P≤ 0.05 was considered as statistically significant.Results: Of all the 150 dentists enrolled in the study, 69% of dental surgeons considered X-ray films as an image receptor. However, majority of the dentists (73%) failed to acquire informed consent of the patient before prescribing dental radiograph. While majority of dentists were unaware of position and distance rule (54%) and 46% were aware of the rule, it was also found that 59% of dental surgeons did not use film-holding device and only 41% used film-holding device. Majority of them (59%) were aware of the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) certification and 41% were unaware of AERB, 15% of them hold the cone during exposure.Conclusion: The current study shows the utmost need for further implementation of radiation protection principle among dental surgeons in South Chennai. Majority of them did not practice radiation protection procedures. Emphasis on radiation safety is mandatory for continuing professional education and the development of radiographic selection criteria should be recommended.
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice about Male Infertility among Men and Women in the Field Practice Area of a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital
(International Research Organization for Life & Health Sciences, 2019-12) Karunya, A Siva; E, Kamala; S D, Nalinakumari
Background: Infertility causes distress among 15% of global population. The common myth is that women contribute to a higher level for this data than men.Purpose: Hence a questionnaire study was done in the field area of a tertiary care teaching hospital and research centre. Methods: A total of 100 male and 100 female participants of age group ≥18 years of age between the months of May 2018 and August 2018. This study was done to describe the knowledge attitude and perception and myths prevalent in the study population.Results: The analysis revealed that there is an exponential increase in the knowledge aspect regarding the common causes of infertility and also women are not considered as the sole reason for infertility anymore. The attitude towards infertility as a disease also has changed to the better. The people have exhibited that the common folk has realized that allopathy helps better in curing infertility than other quacks. Conclusion: Furthermore the study participants have recognized that infertility is not ground for divorce. Also the familiarity to IVF and adoption has expanded
Spatial Analysis of Smear – Positive Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Bafoussam-Cameroon
(International Research Organization for Life & Health Sciences, 2019-12) Sop1, Maturin Sop; Yongsi, H Blaise Nguendo
Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is an infection caused by a slow-growing bacterium called mycobacterium TB. TB most often affects the lungs and is now the most deadly infectious disease killer globally. Despite the medical advances made during the 20th century in the curative treatment and implementation prevention strategies, TB remains a public health problem in Cameroon.Purpose: This study aims to analyze the spatial distribution of smear positive TB in Bafoussam town, strongly marked by promiscuity and pollution of various origins.Materials and Methods: Data used here derive from a cross-sectional study conducted in the city of Bafoussam in 2011. Both literature review and field investigations were undertaken using a questionnaire survey.Results: Analysis of the spatial distribution of smear-positive pulmonary TB (PTB) in Bafoussam highlights the existence of PTB cases clusters in some city health areas. Those clusters were favored by risk factors such as precariousness of housing, poverty, dwellings’ overcrowding, smoking, alcoholism, late treatment of patients, difficulties of access to health care, and ignorance of TB by infected persons.Conclusion: Routine use of cluster detection techniques as part of routine surveillance of TB in Cameroon through TB risk mapping and increased public awareness of TB among TB populations would help to better target the fight against TB
Assessment of Medical Officers Regarding Knowledge on Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness in Belagavi District
(International Research Organization for Life & Health Sciences, 2019-01) Sharma, Roshni; Angolkar, Mubashir; Mastiholi, Shivanand C.; Adhikari, Hemant; Karn, Mukesh; Choudhary, Dhirender; Shree, Etti
Background: To decrease morbidity and mortality in under-5 children and also to improve their growth and development, integrated management of neonatal and childhood illness (IMNCI) strategy was adopted in India in 2005.Objective: The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge of medical officers regarding IMNCI in five talukas of Belagavi district.Materials and Methods: Across-sectional study was conducted on 50 medical officers who have undergone IMNCI training. Participants were selected across five talukas of Belagavi district by convenience sampling. Ethical clearance was obtained. Data were collected from each participant using a pretested questionnaire after obtaining informed consent. All the questions were based on IMNCI guidelines. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 22.Results: Median score of knowledge was 13.2% of medical officers had inadequate knowledge, 54% had moderate knowledge, and 22% had adequate knowledge.Conclusion: The overall knowledge score of medical officers regarding IMNCI was good, but periodic refresher training workshops should be conducted to reaffirm and update the existing knowledge.
Learning Styles and Approaches among Medical Education Participants
(International Research Organization for Life & Health Sciences, 2019-01) Bokhari, Noreen Maqbool; Zafar, Mubashir
Purpose: There are different learning styles adopted by medical education participants. The aim of this study was to investigate which learning styles and approaches prefer to be learning by medical students.Materials and Methods: It is a cross-sectional study, 320 students were selected through stratified random sampling. Visual, auditory, read/write, and kinesthetic (VARK) questionnaire was used which measures dimension of learning styles and approaches.Results: Among 320 participants, most of the first, second, third, fourth, and final year students had 31.93%, 32.27%, 31.83%, 32.09%, and 31.26% were in favor of kinesthetic learning, respectively, and 69% of all year students prefer multimodal approaches.Conclusion: Medical education participants commonly used kinesthetic styles and there is no difference among different years of study, but in learning approach, multimodal has increased as year of studying increased. It suggests that curriculum of medical education should be revised according to the result of research
Impacts of having Children with Autism in Malay Family of Indonesia
(International Research Organization for Life & Health Sciences, 2019-01) Jiu, Cau Kim; Rungreangkulkij, Somporn
Background: Having an autistic child and living together may not be easy for the affected families. The families may experience and face various effects when caring for their autistic children, both physically and psychologically. This study aimed to describe the impacts of having children with autism experienced by Malay family in West Kalimantan Indonesia.Methods: This ethnography study employed participant observations, focus group discussions, and in-depth interviews to gather the data from 20 Malay families who have autistic children who were selected using a purposive sampling technique. The families served as the key informants comprising fathers, mothers, siblings, grandmothers, and grandfathers. The data collected through the three techniques were then analyzed using thematic analysis.Results: The findings of this study generated five impacts categorized into themes consisting of (1) stress on main caregivers; (2) financial problem; (3) impact on employment; (4) impact on family or marital relationship; and (5) positive impact of having autistic children.Conclusions: Families with autistic children have a high risk of experiencing physical, psychological, and social problems. Thus, to improve the quality of family health, nurses, and health workers need to teach the family how to manage stress properly. They may also need to provide counseling to primary caregivers by making a deep hearing of their concerns

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