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Assessment of depression anxiety and stress among the anaemia in pregnant women attending selected health care facilities in Sebha, Libya
Get PDFIn pregnancy, anaemia has significant impact on health of the foetus as well as that of the mother. 20% of maternal deaths in Africa have been attributed to anaemia. The WHO report in 2006, the prevalence of anaemia is highest in Africa. Depression, anxiety and stress were significant factor which affects the motherchild bonding ,growth and development. Objectives :The aim of the study were to determine the degree of anaemia among pregnant women and to assess the depression, anxiety and stress among the anaemia in pregnancy women. Material and Methods: A descriptive study was conducted to assess the depression, anxiety and stress among anaemia in pregnant women attending selected health care facilities in Sebha, Libya. Purposive sampling technique was employed to select sample and it consisted of 258 anaemic pregnant women. Data was collected using structured interview schedule. Results :Findings of the study showed that 118 (45.74%) pregnant women had mild anaemia; 122 ( 47.28%) pregnant women had moderate anaemia and 18 ( 6.98%) pregnant women had severe anaemia and majority of 146 (56.59%) anaemic pregnant women had normal depression scale ; maximum 193 (74.42%) anaemic pregnant women had normal anxiety scale and majority 177 (68.60%) anaemic pregnant women had normal stress scale. There was no significant association between depression, anxiety , stress and haemoglobin level during pregnancy. Conclusion: Findings of the study indicated the need to conduct frequent assessment of depression, anxiety and stress among the anaemia in pregnancy women. Awareness programmes should be conducted among the pregnant women for their Promotion of health
Role of oral health professional in pediatric obstructive sleep apnea
Get PDFObstructive sleep apnea is a sleep disorder of airflow at the nose and mouth during sleep. Patients with undiagnosed sleep apnea represent a major public health problem. Dental professionals have a unique doctor patient relationship that can help them in recognizing the sleep disorder and co-managing the patients along with a physician or a sleep specialist. Oral appliance therapy is an important treatment modality for sleep apnea patients. This article discusses the etiology, clinical features, diagnosis and various treatment options with special reference to oral appliances used for obstructive sleep apnea
Tobacco- a deadly poison
Get PDFTobacco use is harmful to all human biological systems, including the oral cavity. It is a major contributor to oral cancer and periodontal diseases and is a significant risk factor for failed dental implant therapy. If the current trends of tobacco usage continue, by 2030 tobacco will kill more than 8 million people worldwide each year, with 80% of these premature deaths among people living in low and middle-income countries. Nearly 20% of the world’s adult population smokes cigarettes. Almost 20% of the world’s adult male smokers live in high income countries, while over 80% are in low and middle income countries. The World health Organization has introduced a new measure known as MPOWER measures which are intended to assist in the country-level implementation of effective interventions to reduce the demand for tobacco