Study of prevalence of anaemia among low socioeconomic status patients in a tertiary care hospital

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 50-54
Author(s):  
Shankarappa R S ◽  
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Virupaksha K L ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Low Socioeconomic

scholarly journals Retrospective analysis of stillbirth at a tertiary care hospital

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. 4012
Author(s):  
Sarika Gautam ◽  
Vandana Rani ◽  
Monika Dalal
Keyword(s):  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Foetal Death ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
Vaginal Deliveries ◽  
Supportive Counselling ◽  
Mental Trauma

Background: Stillbirth is a matter of concern for mother and family as it leads to mental trauma and requires a supportive counselling about the cause of death, management of current pregnancy and future of next pregnancy.Methods: Present retrospective observational study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital over a period of 3 years which include 1765 females who had foetal death. Pregnancy of ≥28 week or fetal weight ≥1000 gram were taken as inclusion criteria.Results: Total number of births in above said period were 32085 and number of total stillbirth reported were 1765 that is 5.5% of total birth. Maximum cases had their first pregnancy (45.3%) and of were of 20 to 25-year age group (61.02%), and most of them were illiterate (63.96%) and belong to low socioeconomic status (95.8%). The causes for stillbirth were divided into four groups - medical, obstetrical, placental and unexplained causes which were 6.96%, 31.38%, 14.10%, and 47.53% respectively. Management of stillbirth was done as per standard protocol for the department and 90.9% cases had vaginal deliveries, 8.8% cases had caesarean section, and 0.16% had operative vaginal delivery.Conclusions: Stillbirth is a hidden component of new born health status which is often neglected when we talk about perinatal mortality and infant mortality. Majority of case had hypertensive disorders of pregnancy followed by antepartum haemorrhage, infection and congenital malformations. 

scholarly journals Association between sociodemographic status and pulmonary tuberculosis: a case control study

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (11) ◽  
pp. 4840
Author(s):  
Amandeep Kaur Ratta ◽  
Sanjay S. Kubde ◽  
Rupali Patle
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Pulmonary Tuberculosis ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
Community Controls ◽  
Control Study

Background: The case control study, an analytical approach of epidemiology is a very important tool to detect the strength of association of risk factors with a disease. The objective of the study was to evaluate association between sociodemographic profile and pulmonary tuberculosis.Methods: This was case control study carried out in tertiary care hospital and urban field practice area from July 2010 to November 2012. Total 150 cases, 150 hospital control and 150 community controls were included in the study according to predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. The study participants were interviewed and examined according to the preformed and pretested proforma in the respective OPDs.Results: Mean age of cases was found to be 35.94 years and those of hospital controls and community controls were 36.12 and 36.08 years respectively. Maximum cases and controls were Hindu, married, from urban area and belongs to upper lower socioeconomic class. Low socioeconomic status was found to be associated with risk of pulmonary tuberculosis and this association was statistically significant (OR=4.45, 95% CI 2.53–7.82, p<0.0001).Conclusions: Low socioeconomic status showed significant association with pulmonary TB with both the control groups.

Prevalence of Stunting in Syrian Refugee Children With Cleft Lip and/or Cleft Palate in Time of Crisis: A Call for Intervention

2020 ◽  
Vol 57 (10) ◽  
pp. 1166-1170
Author(s):  
Bachar F. Chaya ◽  
Rawad Chalhoub ◽  
Rola Jaafar ◽  
Nour Nahhas ◽  
Ghassan Abu-Sittah
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Cleft Lip ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Refugee Children ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
Stunted Growth ◽  
Syrian Refugee ◽  
Medical Chart Review

Objective: Our study aims to compare the prevalence of stunted growth in Syrian refugee children with cleft lip and/or palate (CL±CP) to other children with CL±CP of similar socioeconomic status. Design: A retrospective medical chart review. Setting: Center for Cleft and Craniofacial Surgery at a tertiary care hospital in Lebanon in the period between January 2013 and May 2019. Patients, Participants: One hundred three Syrian refugee children and 70 Lebanese children <18 years of low socioeconomic status who have CL, CP, or both. Interventions: These patients underwent cleft repair surgeries at our center. Main Outcome Measure(s): Stunted growth measured by calculating the height-for-age z-score (HAZ). Results: Using a confidence interval of 95%, the prevalence of stunting is significantly higher among Syrian refugees ( P < .003). The prevalence of stunting and age of presentation were positively correlated ( P < .02). There was no difference in stunting between patients with CP and CL ( P < .746). There was no difference in stunting between genders. Conclusions: The majority of Syrian refugee patients with CL±CP fall on the malnourished side of the nutritional spectrum as reflected by the high percentage of stunting as well as a mean of −1 for the HAZ.

A STUDY ON TINEA CORPORIS INFECTION IN PATIENTS ATTENDING A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL, TIRUPATI

2021 ◽  
pp. 35-37
Author(s):  
V. Pavani Sai Mounika ◽  
B. Mahalakshmi ◽  
CH. Srinivasa Rao ◽  
C. Naresh Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Trichophyton Mentagrophytes ◽  
Tinea Corporis ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Recurrence Rates ◽  
Dermatology Department ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
Male Predominance

Purpose: Tinea corporis (Ringworm) is a form of Dermatophytosis, which is a supercial fungal infection involving the trunk, legs, arms, commonly seen in countries like India. Although it is non-invasive and curable, its widespread nature and recurrence rates impose an economic burden on society in developing countries like India. This study aims at isolating different species causing this infection and studying their clinical patterns. Method: The study included the samples from the outpatients attending the Dermatology department of SVRRGGH, Tirupati, who were suspected of having Tinea corporis based on the clinical details, during the period from August 2018 to August 2019. The scrapings are examined by KOH mount and inoculated on Sabouraud's Dextrose agar and Dermatophyte test medium. The species are identied by colony morphology, Lactophenol cotton blue mount, biochemical reactions and standard procedures. Results: Out of 110 samples, overall positivity on direct microscopy is 78.2% (82), for Culture is 38.2%(42) and positive for both KOH and Culture are 38(34%). Out of 7 species isolated, the commonest isolate is Trichophyton mentagrophytes 19(45%), followed by Trichophyton rubrum 12(28%). Conclusion: Tinea corporis infections are more common in the 16-30 years age group, most of the patients belonging to low socioeconomic status with male predominance. Trichophyton species are commonly isolated from lesions in the waist and lower limbs, while Microsporum species from lesions on lower limbs. T. mentagrophytes was found to be the most common isolate and T. rubrum in case of extensive lesions.

Determinants of Iron Deficiency Anemia Among Pregnant Females Visiting Tertiary Care Hospitals, Lahore

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anam Junaid ◽  
Iqra Masood ◽  
Ms Khansa ◽  
Shahnai Basharat ◽  
Morad Yaser Al Mostafa
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Iron Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Red Meat ◽  
The Body ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospitals

Iron deficiency anemia refers to the anemia caused by insufficient iron stores within the body. The main cause of anemia in obstetrics is iron deficiency, which has a worldwide prevalence estimated between 20%–80% and constitutes mainly female population.  Objective: To find out the determinants of iron deficiency anemia amongst pregnant women visiting Tertiary Care Hospitals, Lahore. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Lahore. A sample of 245 pregnant female patients was selected through non-probability convenient sampling technique. Data were collected with the pre-tested questionnaires. SPSS version 21.0 was used for data analysis. Results: Amongst social determinants, socioeconomic status had a signifcant effect on iron defciency anemia; as 82% women belonged to low socioeconomic status. Among dietary determinants, less consumption of red meat was a major factor affecting IDA as 95% women were not consuming red meat more than two times a day thus contributing to overall iron defciency. Amongst clinical factors, lack of thorough clinical checkup before conception was a major factor as 79% women did not have regular clinical checkup before pregnancy. Conclusions: Major determinants linked with IDA were dietary habits and practices such as preferring vegetables over meat, less overall consumption of red meat and excessive consumption of tea and coffee. Other determinants affecting IDA include low socioeconomic status, little or no gap between pregnancies and lack of knowledge and education concerning dietary practices during pregnancy.   

scholarly journals Frequency of anemia and causative risk factors in patients presenting to tertiary care hospital: A cross sectional study.

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (09) ◽  
pp. 1966-1970
Author(s):  
Saima Yasmin Qadir ◽  
Hajira Sultana ◽  
Saima Ashraf ◽  
Shazia Siddiq ◽  
Asia Fayyaz
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Outpatient Department ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical University

Objective: To determine the frequency of anemia and its causative risk factors in patients attending the gynecology outpatient department of Nishtar Medical University and Hospital. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Setting: Gynecology Outpatient Department attendees of Nishtar Medical University and Hospital. Period: 1st September to 31st December 2019. Material & Methods: Total 361 females between 19-49 years of age were enrolled and included those patients who consented to be tested for blood hemoglobin estimation. Their brief history was taken after proper consent according to predesigned proforma to rule out the risk factors. Patients with chronic kidney disease, chronic lung diseases and liver diseases were excluded. Blood test was done by obtaining the blood sample by finger prick method. Hemoglobin analysis was performed by portable Hemocueanalyser. Frequency of anemia, severity of anemia and their stratification was performed against the risk factors like age, educational status, socioeconomic status, status of pregnancy, parity and contraception were obtained to rule the causative factors. Anemia was defined per standard criteria as hemoglobin less than 11gm/dl. Results:  Majority of patients 65% were between 19-35 years of age and 34% were 36-49years of age. Frequency of pregnant patients and non-pregnant patients was 63.4% and 36.6%.  Frequency of anemia was 56.8%, mean hemoglobin 10.48±1.18 with mild, moderate and severe anemia were 36.8%, 17.2% and 2.8%. Majority of females 82.9%, never went to school and had primary education, 71.70% belong to very poor and poor socioeconomic status, 79.02% were multipara and 81.95% never and infrequently practiced the contraceptive methods. Conclusion:  Frequency of anemia is very high in females presenting to tertiary care hospital being more common in younger age group. Frequent pregnancies, poor socioeconomic status and low level of educational attainment were the major determinants of anemia in females.

scholarly journals A Study of Polypharmacy in Patients with Co-Existing Diabetes Mellitus Type II and Hypertension in a Tertiary Care Center

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 1831-1839
Author(s):  
Shaima Zafer Khan
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus Type Ii ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
H2 Blockers ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Prescribing Cascade

Introduction Polypharmacy is most commonly defined as the use of five or more medications daily by an individual. In India, the prevalence of polypharmacy varies from 5.82 % to 93.14% in different states. Concerns about polypharmacy include increased adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, prescribing cascade, and higher costs. Methods It is a non-interventional, observational, descriptive study carried out in 240 patients attending the medicine outpatient department of a tertiary care hospital, over a one-and-a-half-year duration. Results The study was carried out in 240 patients whose mean age was 53.97 ± 7.62 years, out of which 52.5% were male and 47.5% were female. 62% of the study population were from low socioeconomic status and 38 % were from the middle class. The mean duration in years for hypertension and diabetes was 7.1± 4.3years and 7.94+ 4.66 years respectively. Apart from various antihypertensive and antidiabetic medicines prescribed the study population was also prescribed Vitamins (51.6%), Hypolipidemics (42.5%), Miscellaneous (41.6%), Antiplatelets (40%), H2 blockers/PPI (35.8%), and Antibiotics (22.5%). Polypharmacy (5 or more than 5 drugs) was seen in 33.75% of the study population. Conclusion Polypharmacy has been found to be integral in patients suffering from hypertension with coexisting diabetes mellitus and other comorbidities. It is essential to practice judicious prescribing especially in patients with multiple conditions.

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