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Women's empowerment model in treatment of pregnant women at risk of anemia in Indonesia: Literature review
Get PDFAnemia in pregnancy has remained a major problem in Indonesia over the past decade. The women's empowerment model in the health sector can be a solution to the problem of pregnant women who are at risk of anemia and towards accelerating the SDGs achievement target in the third "Decade of Action" goal in 2030. Objective: to find out the evidence based on the women's empowerment model in handling pregnant women at risk of anemia in Indonesia. Method: Literature review search usingarticle 2014-2024 withdatabase (pubmed, sciencedirect, and google scholar) relevant to the keywords used maternity; obstetrics and pregnancy; women's empowerment; prevention; anemia. There were 10 articles used in this study which will then be extracted data, as well as compiled, summarized and reported the results. Results: The study showed that the women's empowerment model of knowledge, attitudes, family and community roles, diet, health services and health worker professionalism is effective in handling mothers at risk of anemia.Conclusion: The importance of p supportgovernment andmidwife in givingquality midwifery services, access to credible sources of information, and encouraging the involvement of women, families and communities to realize women's health and well-being globally
The role of healthcare practitioners in managing chronic disease: Best practices and challenges
Get PDFBackground: Non-communicable diseases are considered a major global public health problem and hence, are best tackled. Several chronic disease interventions require teamwork involving different practitioners in the delivery of services. Aim: The purpose of this paper is to identify the implication of interprofessional relationships in chronic illnesses and in relation to teamwork and patient centered care. Methods: A literature review on the cross-disciplinary collaborative care models, position description of the healthcare practitioners come under and the influence of teamwork in chronic disease management. Results: The studies give emphasis that partnerships enhance quality, patient satisfaction, as well as health care productivity. But, for instance, issues like lack of effective communication were noted. Conclusion: There is indication that inter-disciplinary teamwork effort of different personnel in the management of chronic diseases result in good patient care goals hence better result
A study of peripheal nervous system alterations in hypothyroid patients
Get PDFIntroduction: Hypothyroidism is an endocrine disorder of deficient thyroid hormone levels in the circulation. Thyroid hormones are essential for the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system. One of the manifestations of the hypothyroidism is the peripheral neuropathy. Methods: This cross sectional study includes 30 hypothyroid patients and 30 normal subjects between the age group of 20 to 60 years. The nerve conduction study was done by using Recorders Medicare System (RMS) EMG EPM2K version-1. Three parameters (latency, amplitude and nerve conduction velocity) of motor and sensory component of three nerves (Median nerve, Ulnar nerve and Peroneal nerve) were compared between cases (Hypothyroidism) and controls (non hypothyroid). Statistical analysis was done by unpaired ‘t’ test and ANOVA with SPSS software for various analysis. Results: The nerve conduction velocity is reduced in right median, right and left ulnar and left common peroneal nerves. The latency is prolonged in the right and left ulnar nerve as well as in the peroneal (both right and left) nerve. The amplitude of the nerve conduction action potential of the all the nerves is not significantly reduced. The sensory nerve conduction velocity of the sural nerve is reduced in our present study. 
Occupational stress management interventions among healthcare workers
Get PDFIn the healthcare workplaces numerous sources of stress come into play; from inconsistent management, to conflicting demands, work overloads, ambiguous roles, time pressures and unachievable job targets. Instances of it are interventions that, consistent with the principles of MSEL‐based stress management, provide workers with tangible coping devices and self‐care strategies, but at the same time place an emphasis on interventions that manage and overcome some of the most dangerous and sustaining sources of work related stress. This last aspect includes psycho‐education about how courses based on mindfulness can improve physical, emotional, psychosocial and spiritual well‐being, and about how these interventions are more likely to be effective if they are combined with interventions on the work organisation
The social and psychological problems experienced by people with chronic diseases in Algeria : Patients with kidney failure as a model
Get PDFThe chronic diseases constitute pathological social phenomena as they have an impact on the organic construction for individuals; They make their roles and functions in the society regress and weak due to the results made by these diseases on their social, psychological, and economic lives as well. They make several problems which lead to struggles be it the patient with himself or with people surrounding him. Amongst the most known and dangerous diseases is kidney failure which is included at the last stage of kidney disease; The kidney completely loses its function and work leading by this to dialysis with medical equipments and apparatus. Undoubtedly, the patient, at the time of being acquainted with the disease, is exposed to psychological trauma such as: not accepting and not adapting to the disease. Following by social problems by time owed to the fact that the patient will not play his ordinary role whether inside the family or outside it leading him accordingly to pressures preventing him from adapting to the social reality. Therefore, we pose the following question: What are the major psychological and social problems that patients with kidney failure are suffering from
Changes in dynamic quadriceps angle in patients with chronic ankle instability: Cross sectional observational study
Get PDFBackground: Changes in dynamic Quadriceps Angle (Q angle) had been studied in healthy subjects and individuals with other musculoskeletal disorders; however, in chronic ankle instability (CAI), it has not yet been determined. The purpose of this study was to investigate the difference in dynamic Q angle of patients with unilateral chronic ankle instability and those without chronic ankle instability. Methods: One-hundred and four participants with and without chronic ankle instability from both genders aged between 18-30 years, with a BMI range of 17.9-27.3, were enrolled into 2 equal groups; a study group and a control group, with mean values of age of the study and control groups (20.8±2.4) and (20.9±3) years respectively and of BMI (24.1±4.3) and (23.8±2.9) kg/m2 respectively. Dynamic Q angle measurement is carried out using dynamic knee valgus (DKV) through the frontal plane projection angle (FPPA) during single limb squat. Results: A statistically significant difference in FPPA angle was observed between the affected limb of the CAI group and controls (P=0.001). Conclusion: The present study suggested that unilateral CAI display an increased knee valgus, suggesting an additional proximal kinematic alteration and chronic maladaptation in the CAI population
History of epidemics and preventive medicine in Algeria during the modern and contemporary period: Infectious diseases and quarantine as a model
Get PDFSince ancient historical times, and up to the present day, humanity has been exposed to many infectious and dangerous diseases, which often led to death, and claimed thousands of human lives due to the spread of infection as a result of contact with infected people and carriers of the disease. When an epidemic spreads, or what is called a pandemic, since ancient times, man has tried and worked hard to find preventive solutions to ensure his safety and limit the spread of infection among members of society, including what is known as quarantine, health isolation, and social distancing, which is considered one of the most prominent and important primary preventive measures to confront infectious diseases. In this study, we will attempt to highlight the history of epidemics and preventive medicine in Algeria in the modern and contemporary period (the Ottoman period and during French colonialism), represented by smallpox, typhus, plague, and cholera, as well as the most important preventive measures taken to limit their spread, such as quarantine
The pharmacological effect of combination therapy of Enalapril and Losartan on anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity in albino rat
Get PDFNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) produce their therapeutic activities through inhibition of cyclooxygenase (COX), the enzyme that makes prostaglandins (PGs). They share, to a greater or lesser degree, the same side effects, including gastric and renal toxicity. Recent research has shown that there are at least two COX isoenzymes. COX-1 is constitutive and makes PGs that protect the stomach and kidney from damage. COX-2 is induced by inflammatory stimuli, such as cytokines, and produces PGs that contribute to the pain and swelling of inflammation. Thus, selective COX-2 inhibitors should be anti-inflammatory without side effects on the kidney and stomach. Oxidative stress can affect vital molecules in human cells, including DNA and proteins, which are responsible for many processes in the body. In the human body, uncontrolled oxidation is commonly caused by highly reactive molecules known as free radicals. Free radicals, produced either by normal cellular metabolism or as an effect of pollution and exposure to other external factors, are responsible for premature aging of the body and play a pathogenic role in cardiovascular and degenerative diseases (e.g., cataracts, Alzheimer’s disease, and cancer)
The metaphysics of physics: When the boundaries of science and metaphysics intertwine
Get PDFThe evolution of contemporary physics proved that science cannot abandon metaphysics, there is evidence that there are theories that engage in metaphysical topics or offer metaphysical solutions to scientific problems, there were many concepts and theories that were not based on experience because of the difficulty of testing them. This is the result of the great theoretical progress achieved in physical research, The evolution of contemporary physics has shown that the Positivism call for excluding metaphysics from science cannot be achieved, Metaphysics is found in the principles of science as we rely on postulates that cannot be demonstrated, such as the stability of the laws of nature, The necessity of metaphysics arises from the fact that the development of physics has proven the limitations of scientific experience, The theoretical aspect must advance because cognitive curiosity will not stop the human from asking questions, Metaphysical ideas can play a guiding role in theoretical research in physics, 
Preceptors of managing Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) among health care professionals in selected primary & secondary care centres
Get PDFIntroduction: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a growing concern for teenagers and young adults worldwide. If not treated properly, STIs can have severe physical, psychological, and even fatal effects. This study aims to evaluate healthcare workers' knowledge, attitude, practice, and perception of barriers to STI services and the factors that contribute to such barriers. Method: An exploratory study was conducted among 463 health care professionals using a purposive sampling technique. Self-structured knowledge questionnaires and checklist (based on CDC STD Preventive Services Checklist) to collect data regarding Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, Perceived challenges, and Barriers of managing Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) Perception. Analysis was done using Descriptive and inferential statistics with IBM SPSS. Results: The result showed that most of the participants had 289 (62.4%) average knowledge,67% strongly agree as an STD infected person should seek medical help and 58% are having avoiding ‘being together’ (sexual intercourse) with someone who has sexually transmitted diseases is necessary because it can be contagious. 87% participants are responded counseling for HIV testing& 83% are Lack of STI training accepted under Perceived challenges and barriers of managing sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)