Original Research Article
Benefits of Using of IEC Materials by ASHA During Home Visits to Disseminate Newborn Care Messages in Uttar Pradesh, India
Dr. Tridibesh Tripathy, Prof. Shankar Das
DOI : 10.36344/ccijmb.2021.v03i04.001 | Cross Current Int J Med Biosci | 2021 | 3(4) | 42-45 |
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Abstract: Background: The article is about ASHAs appreciating the use of Information Education & Communication materials related to newborn care. Further, the focus is on the ways in which the ASHAs find these materials beneficial while using the materials for dissemination of newborn care messages. Objective: The objective of the current study is to explore the crucial variables of the benefits of the use of IEC materials as per the ASHAs especially on services related to newborn care. Methods: Four districts of Uttar Pradesh were selected purposively for the study and the data collection was conducted in the respective districts with the help of a pre-tested structured interview schedule with both close-ended and open-ended questions. In-depth interviews were conducted amongst the ASHAs and a total 250 respondents had participated in the study. Results: Monthly meeting platforms at the government facilities helped the ASHAs to be skillful to use the IEC materials. About 75% of ASHAs thought that the materials helped in giving the complete message. Very few ASHAs used the materials to reply to any health-related query during home visits. Less than 25% of ASHAs thought that the materials added to the credibility of the message and helped them to explain to illiterate households. Conclusion: IEC materials help them to recollect contents & give the complete message on newborn care. They could answer queries of community, felt that the materials added credibility to the message & they could address illiterate masses.
Knowledge and Awareness of Cervical Cancer Risk Factors among Educated Youth: A Cross Sectional, e-Questionnaire Based Survey among the College Students of Jammu City
Ankita Khajuria, Sandeep Dogra, Bella Mahajan
DOI : 10.36344/ccijmb.2021.v03i03.003 | Cross Current Int J Med Biosci | 2021 | 3(3) | 36-41 |
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Abstract: Cervical cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality among women in India, and India has the largest burden of cervical cancer patients in the world. One out of every five women suffering from this disease belongs to India. The objective of this study was to assess knowledge and awareness of cervical cancer risk factors among college going female students of Jammu University and to study about their behavior regarding prevention and screening of cervical carcinoma. A descriptive self-administered, e-questionnaire was employed for data collection. Data analysis was done using descriptive statistics. Two hundred and fifty two female students (n = 252) between the age group 17 and 25 years participated with a response rate of 100%. Majority of students (81.7%) were aware of the term cervical cancer. However, only 68 (26.9%) thought that they could suffer from it as they had the perception that it affects married women or elderly only. Assessment of knowledge regarding the risk factors of cervical cancer revealed that only 99 (39.2%) knew that it is transmitted through sexual contact. With regard to attitude of the students towards cervical cancer, around 157 (62.3%) knew that regular screening leads to early diagnosis of the cancer. This study highlights unawareness of various aspects of cervical cancer among educated young women in Jammu city and the critical need for sustained continuing educational interventions to emphasize the importance and awareness of cervical cancer.
Study on Surgical Management of Distal Tibial Fractures by Locking Compression Plates (LCP)
Mamidi Anil Kumar, Saini Thirupathi
DOI : 10.36344/ccijmb.2021.v03i03.002 | Cross Current Int J Med Biosci | 2021 | 3(3) | 30-35 |
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Abstract: Introduction: Fractures of the distal tibia are one of the most commonly fractures encountered in orthopaedic practice accounting for 7-10% of all tibial fractures. They represent a significant challenge to most of the surgeons. Most common method of management is by internal fixation using locking compression plate. Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness, functional results and complications following internal fixation of distal tibia fractures by locking compression plates (LCP). Materials and methods: In this study, 20 patients of distal tibia fractures treated surgically following internal fixation by LCP plating, studied between January 2019 to March 2020 in department of orthopaedics, Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagnoor, Karimnagar, and Telangana. All cases treated surgically by LCP plating using standard surgical technique and postoperative protocol. Results: High energy trauma (RTA) accounted for 80% of cases. Surgeries were performed within one week average. Radiological union seen in 16 weeks (range 14-18 weeks) average. weight bearing started from 12 weeks (Range 10- 14weeks). Ankle stiffness noted in 5% of cases. There were 4 cases of superficial infections, 2 patients with deep infection got treated with antibiotics and debridement. Functional results done according to Olerud and molander scoring system. 70% of patients achieved excellent to good results, 30% patients shows fair to poor results. Conclusion: Locking compression plate has better functional outcome, has the advantage of rigid fixation even in osteoporotic fractures and better angular stability.
Evaluation of Coloration Degrees of Light-Cured Temporary Filling Materials Kept at Two Different Temperatures
Emre Bodrumlu, Esma Dinger
DOI : 10.36344/ccijmb.2021.v03i03.001 | Cross Current Int J Med Biosci | 2021 | 3(3) | 25-29 |
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Abstract: Purpose: The aim of this study is to evaluate the coloration effects of different drinks on temporary restorative materials kept at different temperatures (4ºC, 25 ºC). Materials and Method: Eeach group consisting of 15 samples was randomly divided into 3 subgroups (n = 5), namely Tempit and First Fill, light cured temporary resins were used separately at 4°C in the refrigerator and at 25°C at room temperature a total of 60 (15x4) discs kept at two different temperatures (4ºC, 25ºC ). The samples were polymerized for 40 seconds with a LED light device and all samples were placed in distilled water in a 37 ºC incubator for 24 h. The initial color values of the samples were determined and recorded with the Vita EasyShade digital colorimeter device. Then, the samples were divided into subgroups of 5 (n = 5) and kept in the prepared coffee solution (Nescafe Classic), cherry juice and distilled water at 37°C for a week. The samples were measured on the 1st, 3rd and 7th days. Before each measurement, after washing and drying the samples, the color values were determined with a digital colorimeter device and the color differences (ΔE*) were calculated by recording the data according to the CIE 2000 system. Color difference data were evaluated using one-way ANOVA and Tukey test. Results: Although, the coloration degree was lower in the temporary filling material stored in 25°C, there is no statistically significant difference between the 4°C and 25°C groups. The coloration level of Temp-it was less than First Fill. (p<0.05) The highest average ∆E value among all groups was obtained at 4°C in the First Fill group in the coffee solution. Conclusion: It is concluded that the use of light-cured resin-containing temporary restorative materials in the front areas of anterior teeth where aesthetics are important, the use of light-cured temporary filling materials that are heated at 25°C will result in less coloration.
New COVID-19 Strain (SARS-Cov-2 VUI 202012/01): Lurking Challenge
Shivani Singh, Sharique Ahmad, Saeeda Wasim, Silky Rai, Sudarshana Gogoi, Zarina Farheen
DOI : 10.36344/ccijmb.2021.v03i02.001 | Cross Current Int J Med Biosci | 2021 | 3(2) | 18-24 |
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Abstract: As from the first outbreak of COVID-19 the clinical feature of COVID-19 had been changing progressively. Various data had been reported viral intra and inter-host evolution favoring the mild COVID-19 strains are being accumulating, for better understanding the evolution of COVID-19. So it is essential to investigate the genetic and phenotypic features of this virus. COVID-19 consist various variant so larger clades had been produced and various distinct nomenclature had been proposed. In December 2020 Global Initiative on Sharing All Influenza Data (GISAID) named Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) as hCoV-19 and next strain identified five clades and after that investigators identified 5 lineages (A, B, B.1, B.1.1, B.1.777). The new variant of COVID-19 identified SARS-Cov-2 VUI 202012/01 had been known of lineage B.1.777. COVID-19 associated new variant SARS-CoV-2 VUI (Variant Under Investigation) 202012/01 contains a series of mutation had been described in United Kingdom (UK) and had been found to be highly prevalent in Southeast England and London. All of this mutation is found to be more frequently transmissible than various other strains of COVID-19 Scientist are currently working on vaccine which will protect people against this virus. Currently there is not any evidence about this variant causing more serious illness or higher risk of mortality.
COVID-19 Associated Inference of Cycle Threshold (Ct) Value by RT-PCR: A Rapid Review
Sharique Ahmad, Tanish Baqar, Saeeda Wasim, Raghvendra Singh,Silky Rai
DOI : 10.36344/ccijmb.2021.v03i01.004 | Cross Current Int J Med Biosci | 2021 | 3(1) | 13-17 |
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Abstract: Currently, all SARS-CoV-2 detection measures make use of RT-PCR test, and its results are generally reported as either positive or negative, which tells us if a person is infected. However, to contain the pandemic, what we need to know is whether that person is infectious or in other words, 'can he spread the disease?' It's critical to know that the RT-PCR test does give an extra degree of the viral load within the test. This perusing is called the cycle threshold (Ct) value. [1] Prove recommends that detailing this Ct value (calculated viral load) can help in a higher elucidation of the condition, additionally in taking clinical choices. The conclusion, screening, and reconnaissance depend on an extremely intense respiratory disorder coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) reverse transcriptase polymerase chain response (RT-qPCR) tests, and comes about being for the most part detailed to the requesting physician as positive or negative. [2] In any case, the test does give a degree of the viral load within the test, in what is called the cycle threshold (Ct) value. Through this article we suggest guidelines which announcing this Ct value, or a calculated viral load, can help in the elucidation and clinical choices in conjunction with its importance and interference.
Congenital Right Hand Syndactyly in a child: Plain Radiographic Features and Case Report
Sule MB, Sa’idu SA, Ma’aji SM, Danfulani M, Yunusa GH, Umar AU, Gele IH, Umar FK
DOI : 10.36344/ccijmb.2021.v03i01.003 | Cross Current Int J Med Biosci | 2021 | 3(1) | 9-12 |
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Abstract: Syndactyly is a Greek word meaning fused digits, may involve fusion of the soft tissues with or without bony fusion. It is regarded as the most common congenital defect of the hand, detected in 1 out of every 2000 live births, twice as common in males, and more among the Caucasians. This is a 10-month-old male infant that was referred for plain radiograph of the right hand on account of completely fused 2nd to 5th digits and an incompletely fused 1st digit with medial deviation since birth. The plain radiograph showed soft tissue fusion of the 2nd to 4th web spaces completely with a partially fused 1st web space. There is associated fusion of the distal phalanges of the 4th and 5th digit, foreshortening of the 3rd and 4th metacarpals with the middle phalanges of the 2nd and 5th digits. There is flexion of the interphalangeal joint and medial deviation of the 1st digit. There is also haphazard arrangement of the metacarpals and phalanges most especially the 3rd and 4th digits. Prominence of the thenar and hypothenar eminences with mild ulnar deviation of the entire right hand were also demonstrated. The contralateral left hand appears within normal limits, a complementary ultrasound showed normal abdominal organ situs. A diagnosis of congenital syndactyly most likely the complex-complicated form in a 10-month-old infant was established. The surgical repair to establish function and achieve excellent aesthetics was deferred until the child clocks about 24-months of age. We report a case of congenital syndactyly of the right hand due to its radiographic form of presentation in this 10-month-old infant.
