Ultrasonography is insensitive but specific for detecting aortic wall abnormalities in dogs infected with Spirocerca lupi

2020 ◽  
Vol 187 (8) ◽  
pp. e59-e59
Author(s):  
Nadav Merhavi ◽  
Gilad Segev ◽  
Eran Dvir ◽  
Dana Peery
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Aorta ◽  
Gastric Wall ◽  
False Negative ◽  
Abdominal Ultrasound ◽  
Vascular Wall ◽  
Celiac Artery ◽  
Wall Structure ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Spirocerca Lupi

BackgroundSpirocercosis is caused by the nematode Spirocerca lupi (S lupi). The disease mainly affects dogs and is typically diagnosed by oesophagoscopy or faecal examination; however, these diagnostic tests may deliver false negative results during the migration phase of the nematode. The aim of the present prospective study was to evaluate whether ultrasonography could detect abnormalities in the abdominal aorta, celiac artery, and gastric wall structure as a diagnostic aid to detect S lupi infection in dogs.MethodsOesophagoscopy and a focused abdominal ultrasound scan were performed in 40 dogs that presented to the Koret School of Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, with gastrointestinal complaints. Ultrasonography scan findings of 20 dogs with oesophageal nodules, indicating S lupi infection (study group), were compared with those of 20 control dogs.ResultsVascular wall irregularity was significantly more common in the study group than in the control group (9/20 v 1/20, respectively; P=0.008).ConclusionUltrasonographic evaluation of the abdominal aorta, celiac artery, and gastric wall structure is not a sensitive diagnostic marker for spirocercosis in dogs. However, the presence of vascular wall irregularity of the abdominal aorta or celiac artery might indicate S lupi migration.

scholarly journals Efficacy of Precesarean Infrarenal Abdominal Aorta Balloon Occlusion Among Women With Pernicious Placenta Previa and Placenta Accreta: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xuemin Wei ◽  
Yan Chen ◽  
Weiwei Cheng
Keyword(s):  
Blood Loss ◽  
Abdominal Aorta ◽  
Placenta Accreta ◽  
Placenta Previa ◽  
Balloon Occlusion ◽  
Neonatal Outcomes ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Estimated Blood Loss ◽  
Infrarenal Abdominal Aorta

Abstract Purpose To evaluate the efficacy and safety of prophylactic balloon occlusion of the infrarenal abdominal aorta among women with pernicious placenta previa and placenta accreta.Methods This retrospective study included 110 patients with pernicious placenta previa and placenta accreta. The control group consisted of 55 patients who underwent cesarean section alone, and the study group included 55 patients who underwent precesarean prophylactic balloon occlusion of the infrarenal abdominal aorta. In addition, both of the groups were further divided according to FIGO clinical grading standards. Prevention of hysterectomy was the primary outcome evaluated. The secondary outcomes included operative duration, estimated blood loss, blood transfusion, intensive care unit admission, total hospital stay (days), and puerperal morbidity, and these data were compared between the two groups. Additionally, the neonatal outcomes were compared.Results There were no significant differences in maternal and neonatal outcomes in the PAS 2 and PAS 3 groups (P > 0.05). However, in the PAS 4 and PAS 5 groups, the amount of bleeding in the study group was significantly less than that in the control group (3533.3 ± 2391.4 vs 4293.6 ± 1235.4, P < 0.05), and the total hysterectomy rate was also lower (7.8% vs 13.2%, P < 0.05).Conclusion Precesarean infrarenal abdominal aortic balloon occlusion is an effective and safe option for treating pernicious placenta previa and placenta accreta and can effectively reduce the risk of hysterectomy and intraoperative blood loss in women with PAS grade 4-5.

scholarly journals ICAM-1-Carrying Targeted Nano Contrast Agent for Evaluating Inflammatory Injury in Rabbits with Atherosclerosis 

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ping Li ◽  
Lin Jin ◽  
Lan Feng ◽  
yingchun wang ◽  
Rong Yang
Keyword(s):  
Contrast Agent ◽  
Outer Membrane ◽  
Abdominal Aorta ◽  
Region Of Interest ◽  
Vascular Wall ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Vascular Perfusion ◽  
Delayed Imaging ◽  
Inflammatory Injury ◽  
Modeling Group

Abstract Purpose To investigate the feasibility of using ICAM-1-carrying targeted nano ultrasonic contrast to evaluate the degree of inflammatory injury at different stages in the abdominal aorta of rabbits with atherosclerosis (AS). Methods Twenty-five experimental rabbits were assigned to five groups: the preoperative control group (A); the week-4 after modeling group(B); the week-8 after modeling group(C); the week-12 after modeling group(D); the week-16 after modeling group(E). All groups were given 2D ultrasonography, conventional ultrasonic contrast (SonoVue), and ICAM-1-carrying targeted nano ultrasonic contrast, respectively. Contrast parameters, including the peak intensity (PI), time to peak (TTP), and area under curve (AUC) of the region of interest, were used to evaluate the characteristics of vascular perfusion contrast. Results ICAM-1-carrying targeted nano ultrasonic contrast showed that the intensity of targeted micro-signals in the vascular wall of the abdominal bubble aorta gradually increased in B, C, D, and E groups (all P < 0.05). A positive linear correlation between PI and AUC and the expression of ICAM-1 (r = 0.893, P < 0.001; r = 0.934, P < 0.001). In ICAM-1-carrying targeted nano ultrasonic contrast, delayed imaging of the vascular wall of the abdominal aorta was observed, the outer membrane was thickened from week 4 to week 12, and both the intima-media membrane and outer membrane were thickened and with double-layer parallel echo at week 16, which was in line with the progression of atherosclerotic plaque vulnerability. Conclusion ICAM-1-carrying targeted nano contrast agent could evaluate the degree of inflammatory injury related to atherosclerotic progression and site high expression of specific adhesion molecules in early atherosclerotic lesions.

scholarly journals Effect of infusion of hypertonic-hyperoncotic solution on cardiovascular function in surgery of the abdominal aorta during the perioperative period

2005 ◽  
Vol 133 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 492-497 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ljiljana Soskic ◽  
Biljana Milicic ◽  
Branko Milakovic ◽  
Lazar Davidovic ◽  
Ivana Vranic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Output ◽  
Abdominal Aorta ◽  
Venous Pressure ◽  
Group Versus ◽  
Cardiovascular Function ◽  
Arterial Oxygen ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Isotonic Solution ◽  
Study Results

Introduction. When blood flow is decreased, as in prolonged hypovolaemia and hypotension, or in the course of transversal clamping of the aorta during aortic reconstruction, nutritive tissue perfusion can also fall below the critical level. Aim. The objective of this study was to analyse the effects of hypertonic-hyperoncotic solution on cardiovascular function during reconstruction of the abdominal aorta. Method. This prospective randomised study included 40 patients. All patients underwent surgery of the abdominal aorta under general endotracheal anaesthesia. Based on the type of solution infused from the time of clamping to the moment of the removal of the transversal aortic clamp, the patients were divided into two groups of 20. The study group was infused with a small volume of hypertonic-hyperoncotic solution, while the controls were administered infusions of isotonic solution. Patients with a preoperative creatinine level over 130 ?mol L-1 and an ejection fraction of less than 40% were excluded from the study. Results. Cardiac output increased from 5.67?2.95 to 7.05?3.39 L min-1 in the study group, in comparison to the controls, where it increased from 4.98?2.06 to 5.99?3.02 L min-1 (p=0.004). Central venous pressure increased from 8.75?3.67 to 9.30?2.77 mm Hg in the study group, in comparison to the controls, where the values decreased from 6.84?2.73 to 6.45?2.50 mm Hg (p=0.022). Diastolic pulmonary artery pressure increased from 15.92?5.61 to 16.65?6.53 mm Hg in the study group, in comparison to the controls, where it decreased from 12.65?4.28 to 11.85?3.91 mm Hg (p=0.021). The amount of given crystalloids 24 hours after the removal of the aortic clamp totalled 2562.5?485.82 mL in the study group, versus 3350?727.29 mL in the control group (p=0.000). The amount of given human albumins 24 hours after the removal of the aortic clamp totalled 30?49.74 mL in the study group versus 100?4.34 mL in the control group (p=0.001). Conclusion. Haemodynamic stability of patients and adequate organ perfusion during surgery are achieved through the infusion of hypertonic-hyperoncotic solution, which maintains optimal values of: cardiac output, mixed venous oxygen saturation, and delivery of oxygen, while reducing alveolo-arterial oxygen difference. The balance of fluids, 24 hours after the removal of the aortic clamp, was maintained with the aid of hypertonic-hyperoncotic solution, while isotonic solution produced an excess of over 1000 mL of fluid in the control patients. Hypertonic-hyperoncotic solution increases cardiac output considerably more than does isotonic solution, and its application significantly reduces the accumulation of crystalloid solutions and human albumins.

scholarly journals Organoprotection with arterial hypertension 2-3 degrees

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 47-52
Author(s):  
I I Afonicheva ◽  
M V Melnik ◽  
S A Knyazeva ◽  
A A Kazyulin
Keyword(s):  
Endothelial Dysfunction ◽  
Arterial Hypertension ◽  
Antihypertensive Therapy ◽  
Ankle Brachial Index ◽  
Vascular Wall ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Renal Lesion ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Old Patients

Objective. Arterial hypertension (AH) is one of the most common and socially significant diseases worldwide. Despite years of experience gained in studying hypertension, the problems concerning selection of antihypertensive therapy with pleiotropic organ-protecting effects are still of current importance. Purpose - to assess therapeutic efficacy and pleiotropic organ-protective capability of third-generation calcium antagonist lercanidipine in patients with stage 2-3 hypertension. Materials and methods. Our study enrolled a total of ninety-two 31-to-84-year-old patients. Of these, 72 patients diagnosed as having stage 2 or 3 AH composed the Study Group and 20 apparently healthy subjects were included into the Control Group. At baseline and after 6 months, all patients of the Study Group underwent examinations consisting in measuring biochemical parameters [total cholesterol (TCH), triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL CH), uric acid, urea, creatinine, glucose], 24-hour ambulatory BP monitoring, echocardiography in order to assess the dimensions and volume of the cardiac chambers, thickness of the left ventricular posterior wall (LVPW) and left-ventricular myocardium mass index (LVMMI), studying microalbuminuria (MAU), a known marker of endothelial dysfunction and early renal lesion; assessing the state of the vascular wall by the ankle-brachial index (ABI) and pulse pressure (PP). Antihypertensive therapy consisted in lercanidipine alone taken at a dose of 10-20 mg/day, failure to thereby achieve the target BP level was followed by additionally prescribing an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, enalapril, given at a dose of 5-20 mg twice daily. Results. All patients by the end of the study achieved the target level of AP (p≤0.05), also demonstrating significantly improved (p≤0.01) parameters of endothelial dysfunction and an early marker of renal damage (MAU), indices of elastic properties of the vascular wall ABI (p≤0.05) and PP (p=0.01). Significantly positive dynamics was observed for the following parameters: decreased creatinine concentration (p≤0.001), increased GFR (p≤0.001), decreased levels of TCH (p≤0.01) and LDL CH (p≤0.001). Conclusion. Lercanidipine therapy of patients with stage 2-3 AH proved highly efficient, well tolerated, metabolically neutral with pleiotropic organprotecting properties in the form of improved condition of the vascular wall, correction of endothelial dysfunction, nephroprotective action

Evaluation of Fetal Renal Artery Doppler Indices in Pregnancies Complicated with Preeclampsia

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Serdar Kaya ◽  
Basak Kaya
Keyword(s):  
Mean Arterial Pressure ◽  
Arterial Pressure ◽  
Renal Artery ◽  
Abdominal Aorta ◽  
Resistance Index ◽  
Peak Systolic Velocity ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Doppler Indices

<b><i>Objective:</i></b> Preeclampsia, characterized by endothelial dysfunction, is associated with maternal and fetal Doppler alterations. This study aimed to evaluate fetal renal artery Doppler indices in pregnancies complicated with preeclampsia and compare them with normotensive pregnancies. <b><i>Design:</i></b> This cross-sectional study enrolled 46 pregnancies complicated with preeclampsia between weeks 24 and 37 of gestation as the study group and 48 normotensive pregnancies as the control group. <b><i>Materials and Methods:</i></b> The abdominal aorta, its bifurcation, and the renal arteries were visualized in the coronal view of the fetal abdomen using color Doppler. Renal artery Doppler indices were measured after arising from the abdominal aorta. The angle of insonation was ≤30° from the direction of blood flow, and the sample volume was 2 mm. Fetal renal artery pulsatility index, resistance index, systolic/diastolic ratio, and peak systolic velocity (PSV) were measured. All Doppler measurements were performed in the absence of fetal movements. Moreover, demographic characteristics and the perinatal outcome data of patients were recorded. <b><i>Results:</i></b> The values of fetal renal artery pulsatility and resistance indices were found to be significantly lower in the study group than those in the control group (<i>p</i> &#x3c; 0.001 and <i>p</i> = 0.013, respectively). The fetal renal artery systolic/diastolic ratio and PSV values were also significantly lower in the study group compared with those in the control group (<i>p</i> = 0.007 and <i>p</i> &#x3c; 0.001, respectively). Renal artery pulsatility and resistance indices were negatively correlated with mean arterial pressure (<i>r</i> = −0.381, <i>p</i> &#x3c; 0.001 and <i>r</i> = −0.267, <i>p</i> = 0.009, respectively). The renal artery systolic/diastolic ratio was also significantly negatively correlated with the mean arterial pressure (<i>r</i> = −0.257, <i>p</i> = 0.013). <b><i>Limitations:</i></b> The main limitations of this study are its cross-sectional design and the small number of participants. Another limitation of the study is that preeclamptic pregnancies complicated with fetal growth restriction were not included. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> The observed decrease in fetal renal artery Doppler impedance may be caused by the unique response of the fetal renal artery to the factors involved in the etiopathogenesis of preeclampsia than other fetal peripheral vessels. These changes in fetal renal artery indices in pregnancies complicated with preeclampsia could be taken into account in the assessment of fetal health.

Aortic elasticity and the influence of valve morphology in children with bicuspid aortic valve

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (11) ◽  
pp. 1338-1344
Author(s):  
Elif Erolu ◽  
Figen Akalın ◽  
Nilüfer Çetiner ◽  
Berna Ç. Şaylan
Keyword(s):  
Aortic Valve ◽  
Bicuspid Aortic Valve ◽  
Abdominal Aorta ◽  
Ascending Aorta ◽  
Stiffness Index ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Aortic Elasticity ◽  
Z Scores ◽  
Valve Opening

AbstractAimWe investigated dimensions and elasticity of whole aorta in patients with bicuspid aortic valve and influence of valve phenotype.MethodThe study group included 44 patients and 42 controls. Patients were divided into groups according to the type of valve opening as horizontal – fusion between right and left coronary cusps – and vertical – fusion between right–non-coronary cusps; according to age they were divided into younger (5–10 years) and older patients (11–16 years). Our study did not include valve phenotype with fusion between left and non-coronary cusps. Systolic–diastolic diameters of aortic annulus, sinus valsalva, sinutubular junction, arcus, and ascending–descending and abdominal aorta were measured and z-scores were obtained. Aortic strain, distensibility, and stiffness index were calculated. Flow-mediated dilatation of brachial artery was studied.Resultsz-Scores at annulus, sinus valsalva, sinutubular junction, and ascending aorta were higher in study patients (p=0.001, p=0.0001, p=0.0001, p=0.0001, respectively). z-Scores of sinus valsalva and sinotubular junction were higher in the horizontal group than in the vertical group (p=0.006, p=0.023, respectively). z-Score was over +2 in 51% of patients with horizontal morphology and 33% of patients with vertical morphology (p=0.0001). Ascending aorta was more distensible and less stiff in the study group (11.3±5.63 versus 7.91±4.5, p=0.002; 4.76±3.60 versus 6.19±3.44 cm2.dyn−1.10−6, p=0.033, respectively). Stiffness index of ascending, arcus, and abdominal aorta were higher in the horizontal group (p=0.004, p=0.038, p=0.006, respectively). Ascending aorta was more distensible and less stiff in the younger group (p=0.007, p=0.027, respectively) but did not differ in the older group compared with the control group.ConclusionAortic dimensions are enlarged in patients with bicuspid aortic valve starting from childhood, suggesting the presence of generalised aortopathy. Aortic elasticity is increased at young age and decreased with age.

Pretreatment with Methylprednisolone Improves Myocardial Protection during On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 171 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tolga Demir ◽  
Mehmet Umit Ergenoglu ◽  
Hale Bolgi Demir ◽  
Nursen Tanrikulu ◽  
Mazlum Sahin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Coronary Artery ◽  
Coronary Artery Bypass ◽  
Myocardial Protection ◽  
Troponin T ◽  
Artery Bypass ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Cabg Surgery ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Pump Coronary Artery Bypass

<strong>Background</strong>: This study was undertaken to determine whether methylprednisolone could improve myocardial protection by altering the cytokine profile toward an anti-inflammatory course in patients undergoing elective coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).<br /><strong>Methods</strong>: Forty patients who were scheduled for elective CABG surgery were randomized into two groups: the study group (n = 20), who received 1 g of methylprednisolone intravenously before CPB, and the control group (n = 20), who underwent a standard CABG surgery without any additional medication. Blood samples were withdrawn prior to surgery (T1) and then 4 hours (T2), 24 hours (T3), and 36 hours (T4) after CPB. Plasma levels of interleukin (IL)-6, IL-10, creatine kinase isoenzyme MB (CK-MB), cardiac troponin-t (cTnT), and blood glucose as well as neutrophil counts were measured at each sampling time. <br /><strong>Results</strong>: A comparison of patients between both groups revealed significantly high levels of IL-6 in the control group at T2, T3, and T4 with respect to T1 (T2: P &lt; .001; T3: <br />P &lt; .001; T4: P &lt; .001). IL-10 levels were significantly higher in the study group at T2 compared with the control group <br />(P = .007). CK-MB levels were significantly lower in the study group than in the control group at T4 (P = .001). The increase of cTnT was higher in the control group at T3 and T4 compared with the study group (T3: P = .002; T4: P = .001).<br /><strong>Conclusions</strong>: This study demonstrates that methylprednisolone is effective for ensuring better myocardial protection during cardiac surgery by suppressing the inflammatory response via decreasing the levels of IL-6 and by increasing anti-inflammatory activity through IL-10.<br /><br />

CARDIOVASCULAR RISK FACTORS PECULIARITIES IN MEN UNDER 60 YEARS OLD WITH MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION AND CHRONIC INFLAMMATORY LUNG DISEASES

2020 ◽  
pp. 21-25
Author(s):  
Tupitsyn V.V. ◽  
Bataev Kh.M. ◽  
Men’shikova A.N. ◽  
Godina Z.N.
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Digestive System ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Type I ◽  
Internal Organs ◽  
History Of

Relevance. Information about the cardiovascular diseases risk factors (CVD RF) for in men with chronic lung inflam-matory pathology (CLID) is contradictory and requires clarification. Aim. To evaluate the peculiarities of CVD RF in men under 60 years of age with CLID in myocardial infarction (MI) to improve prevention. Material and methods. The study included men aged 19-60 years old with type I myocardial infarction. Patients are divided into two age-comparable groups: I - the study group, with CLID - 142 patients; II - control, without it - 424 patients. A comparative analysis of the frequency of observation of the main and additional cardiovascular risk fac-tors in groups was performed. Results. In patients of the study group, more often than in the control group we observed: hereditary burden of is-chemic heart disease (40.8 and 31.6%, respectively; p = 0.0461) and arterial hypertension (54.2 and 44.6%; p = 0.0461), frequent colds (24.6 and 12.0%; p = 0.0003), a history of extrasystoles (19.7 and 12.7%; p = 0.04); chronic foci of infections of internal organs (75.4 and 29.5%; p˂0.0001), non-ulcer lesions of the digestive system (26.1 and 14.6%; p = 0.007), smoking (95.1 and 66.3%; p˂0.0001), MI in winter (40.8 and 25.9%; p = 0.006). Less commonly were observed: oral cavity infections (9.2 and 23.6%; p˂0.0001); hypodynamia (74.5 and 82.5%; p = 0.0358), over-weight (44.4 and 55.2%; p = 0.0136), a subjective relationship between the worsening of the course of coronary heart disease and the season of the year (43.7 and 55.2%; p = 0.0173) and MI - in the autumn (14.1 and 21.9%; p = 0.006) period. Conclusions. The structure of CVD RF in men under 60 years of age with CLID with MI is characterized by the pre-dominance of smoking, non-ulcer pathology of the digestive system, frequent pro-student diseases, meteorological dependence, a history of cardiac arrhythmias and foci of internal organ infections. It is advisable to use the listed factors when planning preventive measures in such patients.

STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF THE CATGUT-EMBEDDING METHOD COMBINING WITH HERBAL MEDICINE ON THE TREATMENT OF SCIATICA BY WIND-COLD-DAMP ARTHRALGIA

2014 ◽  
pp. 206-215
Author(s):  
Huu Tham Nguyen ◽  
Thi Tan Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Day Treatment ◽  
Patient Treatment ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Moderate Pain ◽  
Embedding Method

Objectives: To investigate clinical characteristics of patients with sciatica in Traditional Medicine Hospital in Thua Thien Hue province; To evaluate the effectiveness of the catgut-embedding method combining with herbal medicine on the treatment of sciatica by wind-cold-damp arthralgia. Subjects and Methods: Patients diagnosed with sciatica by wind-cold-damp arthralgia in-patient treatment in Traditional Medicine Hospital in Thua Thien Hue province. Methods: Clinical and controlled trials, a survey of 72 patients, which were divided into 2 groups: The study group: 36 patients: receiving treatment by catgut-embedding and herbal medicine; The control group: 36 patients: only use herbal medicine. 28-day treatment period. Patients were assessed at admission (T0), after 14 days (T14), after 28 days of treatment (T28). Results: After 28 days of treatment: no severity both 2 groups. The study group fell to 8.3% moderate pain, mostly mild pain (91.7%); the control group was 44.4% moderate pain, mild 55.6%.The catgut-embedding method does not cause any side effects. Key words: catgut-embedding method, sciatica by wind-cold-damp arthralgia

Promoting Key Family Practices of Common Childhood Illnesses among Mothers with Under-Five Children in Selected Military Communities

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-158
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Health Promotion Program ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Eta Squared ◽  
Family Practices ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

Mothers are fundamental caregivers for under-five children and thus, family participation in child health services is very important. Therefore, a quasi-experimental study for promoting key family practices of mothers with under-five children was conducted among 278 respondents from Oaktwin Cantonment and Inndaing Cantonment in 2014. Data were collected by face-to-face interview with pretested structured questionnaire. Health promotion program including health education and advocacy for unit supports was implemented in study group. Before intervention, baseline data of respondents and pre-intervention knowledge and practices levels were identified. In the three-month and six-month after interventions, post-intervention data collection was done in both groups and data were analyzed. Findings show that there was a statistically significant difference of knowledge and practice scores between study group and control group after three-month interventions (t=10.827, p<0.0001, eta squared=0.297 and t=8.2, p<0.0001, eta squared=0.195, respectively), and six-month post-intervention (t=10.035, p<0.0001, eta squared=0.267 and t=8.773, p<0.0001, eta squared=0.304, respectively). Moreover, knowledge and practice level within study groups have a significant effect for time (F=160.45, p<0.0001 and F=113.06, p<0.0001, respectively) and the magnitude of this effect was also large (eta squared=0.699 for knowledge and 0.621 for practice). At the same time, knowledge and practice of control group have a significant effect for time (F=3.648, p=0.029 and F=19.564, p<0.0001, respectively) but this effect was very small. It can be asserted that health promotion program can improve the knowledge and practice of mothers regarding key family practices. The findings of current study might be a cornerstone for improvement of maternal knowledge and practice on caring for children in the military community.

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