scholarly journals Evaluating the availability of essential drugs for hypertension, diabetes and asthma in rural Rwanda, 2018

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-11
Author(s):  
F. Mbonyinshuti ◽  
K. C. Takarinda ◽  
S. Ade ◽  
M. Manzi ◽  
P. G. Iradukunda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lead Time ◽  
District Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Total Drug ◽  
Time Duration ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Stock Level ◽  
Stock Status ◽  
Inhaled Salbutamol

SETTING: Hypertension, diabetes mellitus and asthma are on the rise in developing countries, including Rwanda; there is thus a need to ensure uninterrupted drug availability.OBJECTIVES: To assess 1) the frequency and duration of drug stock-outs; 2) lead time duration 3) monthly stock levels; and 4) drug quantities requested vs. quantity delivered for captopril, metformin and inhaled salbutamol between January and December 2018 Kirehe District, Rwanda.DESIGN: This was a cross-sectional study using secondary programme data.RESULTS: The median annual stock-outs for captopril, metformin and inhaled salbutamol were respectively 4 (IQR 3–4), 3 (IQR 2–3) and 4 (IQR 4–5) at rural health facilities (RHCs); no stock-outs occurred at the district hospital. For all three drugs, the median lead time was 7.5 days (IQR 5.5–11.5) at the hospital vs. 5 days (IQR 3–6) in RHCs. Stock status for captopril was below the 4-week minimum stock level for 2/12 months at the hospital vs. 7/12 months at the RHCs, while metformin and inhaled salbutamol were below the 4-week minimum stock levels for respectively 1/12 and 4/12 months at both hospital and RHCs. Total drug quantities delivered were less than the combined total quantities requested in respectively 8/12, 5/12 and 8/12 months for captopril, metformin and inhaled salbutamol.CONCLUSION: There is a need to regularly and effectively monitor drug stock levels and ensure timely and sufficient stock replenishment to avert stock-outs.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Oral Manifestations Among HIV-Positive Patients Undergoing Antiretroviral Treatment Visiting Chamarajanagar District Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 288 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sathyaprakash Dongade ◽  
ZainulMohammed Wajid Sermadi ◽  
Rangaswamynayaka Manjunath ◽  
Chandramohan Priyadarshini ◽  
MudigereSubbaiah Jayapala
Keyword(s):  
Antiretroviral Treatment ◽  
District Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Oral Manifestations ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Sleep Time Duration Does Not Affect Oral Inflammation and Periodontal Health Status in Night-Shift Workers: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol Volume 12 ◽  
pp. 1083-1090
Author(s):  
Retno Indrawati Roestamadji ◽  
Muhammad Luthfi ◽  
Meircurius Dwi Condro Surboyo ◽  
Rauhansen Bosafino Rumokoi ◽  
Fridaniyanti Khusnul Khotimah
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Night Shift ◽  
Sleep Time ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Time Duration ◽  
Periodontal Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Shift Workers ◽  
Oral Inflammation

scholarly journals PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SCREEN TIME: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY IN ALIGARH, NORTH INDIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 166
Author(s):  
Sameena Ahmad ◽  
Ali Jafar Abedi ◽  
Mohammad Athar Ansari ◽  
Salman Khalil ◽  
Mohd. Najmul Aqib Khan
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
School Children ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
North India ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Time Duration ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physically Active

ABSTRACTChildren have been exposed to electronic devices. They grow up thinking that these devices are a part of their daily lives. As they get older, their dependency on such devices grows, even during school days. As a result, their physical activity is hardly handled even until they reach adulthood. This study assessed the frequency of physical activity, duration of screen time, and association between these variables amongst school children. This cross-sectional study was conducted among 800 school-based adolescents aged 12 to 14 years at A.M.U. High Schools, Aligarh, in July 2018 to June 2019. Students were asked about their physical activity and screen habits by disseminating a self- reported questionnaire. The data were analyzed in SPSS version 20.0. The study found that most of the students had adequate physical activities (75.51%), while the reported screen time duration was also adequate for most (59.1%).The association between the two variables was not statistically significant (p > 0.05). For the students with inadequate frequency of physical activity and enough duration of screen time, interventions should be done both at family and school levels to make them more physically active and better at performing studies and reaping the benefits of good health. Keywords: physical activity, school children, adolescents, screen time

scholarly journals The role of Ugandan District Hospital orthopedic units in the care of vulnerable road users: a cross-sectional study

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dan K. Kisitu ◽  
Lauren E. Eyler ◽  
Isaac Kajja ◽  
Gonzaga Waiswa ◽  
Titus Beyeza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
District Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Road Users ◽  
Vulnerable Road Users

scholarly journals The pattern of neonatal admissions and mortality at a regional and district hospital in the Upper West Region of Ghana; a cross sectional study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (5) ◽  
pp. e0232406 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edem M. A. Tette ◽  
Edmund T. Nartey ◽  
Benjamin D. Nuertey ◽  
Emmanuel A. Azusong ◽  
Dominic Akaateba ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
District Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
West Region

scholarly journals Study of knowledge, attitude and practice of peripheral intravenous cannulation among interns at Mc Gann teaching district hospital, Shivamogga: a descriptive cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 1204
Author(s):  
Vedavathi Hanumaiah ◽  
Eshanu H. Shastry ◽  
Shreenivas Revankar
Keyword(s):  
District Hospital ◽  
Clinical Skill ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
First Choice ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Peripheral intravenous cannulation (PIVC) is a first-choice vascular device, commonly performed clinical skill by junior medical doctors and interns in hospital. Improper technique of PIVC can lead to pain, stress, increased chance of infection. Thus, practising the appropriate PIVC technique is vital for interns. This study is conducted to analyse the understanding and necessity for training required to perform accurate PIVC. The objective of this descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted to determine and identify the level of knowledge, attitude and practice regarding PIVC among the interns of Mc Gann teaching district hospital, Shivamogga.Methods: A validated structured questionnaire containing 20 questions regarding PIVC in knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) format was distributed in hand among 109 interns affiliated to this institution. Descriptive statistics were used to illustrate the results in the form of number and percentage. Chi- square and one-way ANOVA was used to analyse the result. SPSS 21.0 was used.Results: 74% of the participating interns had proper knowledge about the vein commonly used for PIVC. Only 39% of the interns answered that PIVC was an aseptic technique. 108 participants had knowledge about the common complication due to PIVC which is thrombophlebitis. 2/3rd of the interns was supervised on their first PIVC procedure by a nurse. 94.4% of the interns were instructed regarding the hand washing technique during PIVC.Conclusions: Need for learning module and training programs to ensure the interns have knowledge PIVC technique, complications and management.

scholarly journals Anemia among women of reproductive age: a cross sectional study in Sub district hospital, Akhnoor

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 2662
Author(s):  
Chandan Sharma ◽  
Ashima Badyal
Keyword(s):  
District Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Total Prevalence ◽  
Reproductive Age Group ◽  
Prevalence Of Anemia

Background: Anemia in pregnancy can increase the risk of having a pre-term delivery/babies, which may further lead to low birth weight and sometimes death. Anemia is more prevalent in Asia, with half of the all-anemic women living in Indian subcontinent itself. The objective of the study was to estimate the prevalence of anemia among women in the reproductive age group (15-49) in a rural population set up of Akhnoor.Methods: A population based cross-sectional study was conducted in Sub district hospital, Akhnoor, Jammu, J and K, India, over a period of 6 months from September 2020 to February 2021, on a total of 320 women in the reproductive age group of 15 to 49 years.Results: A total prevalence of 59.06% was found with highest among pregnant females. Out of this total anemic patient 59.78% (113/189) were mild anemic, and 40.22% (76/189) were either moderately anemic or severe. High prevalence of anemia was seen among illiterate women (68.89%). Prevalence was also significantly associated to excessive/ scanty menstruation. Besides, menstrual cycle more than 35 days and less than 21 days were found to be at higher risk of anemia (60.53% and 83.33%). Underweight women were also found at higher risk of anemia (69.52%). Only 88 out of 320 women studied had completed the course of IFA tablets.Conclusions: Several socio-demographic, menstrual, dietary, environmental, and behavioral factors were associated with anemia. Women of reproductive age should be motivated to include food fortification or iron supplementations in their diet.

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