scholarly journals Bacterial Contamination of White Coats among Medical Personnel- A Cross Sectional Study in Kolhapur, India

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 1405-1411
Author(s):  
P. Arun Kumar ◽  
Roma A. Chougale ◽  
Indireddy Sinduri
Keyword(s):  
Bacterial Contamination ◽  
Medical Personnel ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals A cross sectional study on knowledge, attitude, practice regarding emergency contraception

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. 2869
Author(s):  
Jahnavi Putchakayala ◽  
Manjula Rao ◽  
Prashanthy Edwards ◽  
Mini Mohan
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Contraception ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancy ◽  
Medical Personnel ◽  
Time Frame ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Contraceptive Device ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Population

Background: Emergency contraception (EC) is the contraception administered to a woman after unprotected intercourse. This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitude, practice of emergency contraception among patients of 15-45 years attending Obstetrics and Gynaecology outpatient department.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted in Durgabai Deshmukh Hospital, Hyderabad during June 2014 to June 2016. This study included 300 women. A pre structured questionnaire was employed after obtaining informed written valid consent from the patient and institutional ethical committee clearance. Data on age, socio economic status, education, religion, marital status, their knowledge, attitude, practice regarding emergency contraception was obtained, tabulated and analysed using chi-square test.Results: Out of 300 women, 52% belong to 15-25 years, 31% belong to 26-35 years, 17% belong to 36-45 years. 21.6% of the study population heard of EC. Among these 51% heard from media, 24% from friends, 25% from medical personnel. 18.6% of the study population knew the correct time frame of use, knew that is not an abortion pill, effective in preventing pregnancy, could not prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. 85% of the study population have positive attitude. 14.6% of the population practiced EC. Out of them 88% have used emergency contraceptive pills, 12% have used Intra uterine contraceptive device. 77% got EC over the counter, 23% got through prescription.Conclusions: The study highlights the need to motivate women for effective and appropriate use of emergency contraception when required and arrest the trend towards unwanted pregnancy.

scholarly journals Bacterial contamination of fabric and metal-bead identity card lanyards: A cross-sectional study

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 542-546 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Pepper ◽  
Georgina Hicks ◽  
Stephen Glass ◽  
John Philpott-Howard
Keyword(s):  
Bacterial Contamination ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Identity Card

Bacterial contamination and stethoscope disinfection practices: a cross-sectional survey of healthcare workers in Karachi, Pakistan

2017 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 226-230 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danish Ahmed Rao ◽  
Aiysha Aman ◽  
Syed Muhammad Mubeen ◽  
Ahmed Shah
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Bacterial Contamination ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Private Institutions ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Public And Private Sector ◽  
Micro Organisms

Stethoscopes routinely used for clinical examination of patients may potentially transfer micro-organisms and cause iatrogenic infections. This study was undertaken to detect the presence of microorganisms on stethoscopes used clinically in hospitals of Karachi, Pakistan and to ascertain the infection control practices of healthcare workers (HCWs). In a cross-sectional study, 118 samples were collected from public and private institutions. Samples were tested for the presence and sensitivity of pathogenic microorganisms. Microorganisms were found on diaphragms of 33/64 (51.6%) and 19/57 (33.3%) stethoscopes in public and private sector hospitals, respectively. Methycillin resistance was identified in all staphylococcally contaminated samples. Only 33 (18%) respondents reported cleaning their stethoscopes regularly. We highlight the need for more and better on-the-job routines for decontaminating stethoscopes among HCWs in Karachi.

scholarly journals Exposure to Radioactive Emanations of Medical Personnel in Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy

Dose-Response ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 155932581877793
Author(s):  
E. Sierra-Diaz ◽  
E. Gaxiola-Perez ◽  
C. Beas-Ruiz Velasco ◽  
I. Sedano-Portillo ◽  
C. A. Gonzalez-Gonzalez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Total Dose ◽  
Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy ◽  
Medical Personnel ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Total Radiation ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Sensitive Issue

The use of radioactive emanations has been of great importance for the performance of endourology procedures, such as percutaneous nephrolithotomy (NLP). The damage to health caused by radiation has been a sensitive issue. The objective of this work was to determine the dose received by the surgeon during NLP and the total dose generated by the fluoroscope. A cross-sectional study was conducted with data from a cohort study with a duration of 18 months that included 101 patients. Radiation was measured with dosimeter during the last 6 months. During the last 6 months of the study, 34 patients were submitted to surgery. The average age was 47 years. Average fluoroscopy time was 58.3 second (24-122 seconds) in both male and female groups, with 57.16 seconds and 58.95 seconds per case, respectively ( P = .6). Radiation emitted during 6 months for the 34 patients was 330.5 mGy. The total radiation measured by the dosimeter was 1 mSv, which is equivalent to 0.3% of the total radiation applied during the procedures. Doses measured by the dosimeter on the surgeon were within the recommended annual doses although dose received by the hands exceeds the authorized limits (500 mSv/y).

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