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Self-Care Behaviors Concerning Minor Discomforts Management Between Primigravida And Multigravida During Pregnancy in Karbala City
Get PDFThe ability to perform self-care requirements or needs for maintaining health and well-being is referred to as self-care Behavior . The fast rising hormones during pregnancy alter the mother's body and may result in what are known as minor disorders. Pregnant women benefit from self-care behaviors regarding minor discomforts and practices during the prenatal period; therefore, women's knowledge and practices regarding self-care behavior are essential for protecting their health.
This study aimed to evaluate primigravida and multigravida women's self-care behavior concerning minor disorder management of pregnancy discomfort. By contrasting their concerning behavior regarding self-care with management of specific minor discomforts, ascertain the relationship between the reproductive and demographic characteristics of primigravid and multigravida women and their self-care behavior for managing particular minor discomforts.
The current investigation uses quantitative methods to conduct a descriptive study. A non-probability sample of 350 was used for three trimesters (127 primigravida and 223 multigravida). The primary healthcare facilities in Holy Karbala City served as the study's sites. As explained in the methods section, the questionnaire was designed with three sections. The questionnaire consists of ninety-five items. The information was gathered via the questionnaire. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26 was utilized for data analysis and interpretation. The results showed that housewives, nuclear families, bachelor degree holders, and individuals in their 20s and 30s made up the majority of the study sample. The results of this study showed that self-care behaviors were moderate. The study's findings demonstrated that pregnant women also used moderate self-care behavior for minor discomforts. a statistically significant correlation between the level of education, occupation, and family type of pregnant women and their overall self-care behaviors, with p-values of.001,.002, and.004 respectively. Furthermore, there is a significant correlation (p-values =.001,.002,.008,.050, and.011, respectively) between the total self-care behaviors of pregnant women and their gravidity, number of abortions, parity, and length of marriage
Advancements in Laser Eye Surgery Through Sectional Study
Get PDFBackground: Laser in situ corneal surgery (LASIK) This technique has been considered as the most widespread and most widely performed refractive intervention in eye surgery in the world, which may show a high satisfaction index among patients after surgery. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the results of vision quality for patients suffering from myopia and astigmatism after LASIK surgery. Patients and methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study of 74 patients ages 28-54 who suffered from myopia and astigmatism who underwent LASIK surgery. This study extended from February 16, 2022, to September 9, 2023. This study determined the importance of LASIK surgery in improving the visual function of patients in the long term in terms of satisfaction and happiness after surgery, functional improvement, and achieving the expected quality of vision. Results: Our results found that the percentage of males, which included 47 patients, was greater than that of females, which included 27 patients. The data for both surgery time were (22.46 ± 0.8) minutes, and corneal thickness was (498 ± 4.0 microns, recovery time was (3.6 ± 2.4) days. Our outcomes found that the surgery to be a good option, and it was 98%. The main goal was achieved. It was 96%. They were satisfied with the result. It was 95.40%. Happiness after LASIK was 99%. Conclusion: LASIK surgery has shown that the surgical procedure is the most healing, the quickest to perform, and the safest, which increases functional improvement and which contributes significantly.
Great quality optical resolution. Our results confirm that there is great patient satisfaction with LASIK surgery, which is attributed to the quality of this surgery, which improves visual ability in a safer and more accurate way
Digital Marketing System for Fishery Industry Products (literature review)
Get PDFConduct a literature study regarding digital marketing of fisheries industry products in Indonesia. The advantages gained when marketing fisheries product commodities online include being efficient in terms of time, costs and energy for carrying out promotions. The online system can be accessed by anyone, anytime and anywhere so it can be used as a very massive promotional event. Apart from that, entrepreneurs and consumers of fishery products can be closer even though they are very far away. Besides that, with the existence of an online marketing system, the credibility of the fisheries commodity business is considered more promising in the eyes of consumers. To carry out digital marketing, it is necessary to increase public knowledge of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Mental Preparation of Teenagers for National Struggle
Get PDFThe art of fighting has been known in many nations since ancient times. Wrestling was widespread, especially in Greece, and had a permanent place in the ancient Olympic competitions. Various manifestations of national struggle exist in Greece, Italy, Japan, Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, Russia, Uzbekistan, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and other countries. In particular, wrestling is a defense of national values, and provides strengthening of national pride, pride and confidence in a bright future
During Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy, Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome are Given a Dexmedetomidine Infusion to Help with Pain Management and to Avoid Emerging Agitation
Get PDFAn α2-specific agonist is the medication used to control analgesia; it has been demonstrated to be beneficial in reducing the amount of opioids needed and reducing emergence agitation. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relative benefits of continuous intraoperative infusion of dexmedetomidine vs a single dose of fentanyl during surgery for avoiding emerging agitation and perioperative painkiller usage in children with OSA undergoing adenotonsillectomy
Minimally Invasive Lumbar Spine Surgeries for Herniated Disk
Get PDFBackground: Lumbar disc herniation surgery has evolved in recent decades towards the use of less invasive techniques. These new techniques maintained the effectiveness of the procedure by reducing the morbidity of patients. Objective: Our study was assessed minimally invasive lumbar spine surgeries for Herniated disks. Patients and methods: This study collected clinical data for patients who underwent both endoscopic discectomy and laser disc decompression. One hundred twenty patients aged between 30 and 60 years were recruited, and the patient's clinical data were identified and collected before surgery. Patient data were collected for both surgeries, which were divided into arthroscopic discectomy, with 48 patients, and laser disc decompression, with 72 patients. To compare the two surgeries, this study determined intra- and postoperative outcomes, which included operative time, rate of blood loss during surgery, mortality rate, recurrence, recovery time, complications, pain rate, and postoperative quality of life assessment. Results: To compare the two surgeries, the clinical results recorded the duration of surgery for arthroscopic discectomy was 114.78 ± 7.2, and laser disc decompression was 54.65 ± 6.8. The average patient rate and length of hospital stay were 1.1 ± 0.2 days after arthroscopic discectomy and 2.01 ± 0.32 days after laser disc decompression surgery. The mortality rate included two cases in the group that underwent arthroscopic disc decompression surgery and only one case in the group that underwent laser disc decompression surgery. The recovery time for patients was 2.8 ± 1.07 for the group that underwent arthroscopic disc decompression surgery, while it was 1.6 ± 0.71. For the group that underwent laser disc decompression surgery, the complication rate for patients was post-operative endoscopic discectomy. It included seven patients and 4 cases after laser disc decompression surgery, the most prominent of which were bleeding and infection. Conclusion: The current study indicates that the superiority and effectiveness of the two surgeries, laser disc decompression over arthroscopic discectomy, because of its high success rate in terms of pain rate, faster recovery, fewer complications, and a significant and noticeable improvement in the quality of life of patients in the long term
The Biochemical Changes in Parkinsonism-Dementia-Exploring Theamyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Complex: A Clinical Case Study and Implications for Diagnosis and Treatment
Get PDFThe Parkinsonism-Dementia-Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (PD-ALS) complex, initially identified in Guam, poses diagnostic challenges due to its rarity. This study presents a clinical case to elucidate the nosological and pathogenetic implications of this neurodegenerative disease, particularly in populations where this association is unexpected. A patient of Iraqi origin manifested systemic symptoms evolving over 5 years, followed by cognitive alterations and subsequently developing gait disturbances and motor symptoms suggestive of parkinsonism with atypical features. Motor neuron disease signs were also observed, confirmed by extension studies revealing the involvement of both upper and lower motor neurons. A mutation in the POLG gene associated with mitochondrial depletion syndrome was identified. Diagnosing the PD-ALS complex remains clinically challenging, with molecular mechanisms yet to be fully understood. Common genes associated with parkinsonism and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis have been ruled out, and attempts to localize the locus have yielded inconclusive results. Unfortunately, the prognosis remains fatal, and there are no disease-modifying treatments available. This case underscores the importance of further research into this complex neurodegenerative disease and the need for improved diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. The association between parkinsonism-dementia and ALS is an infrequent entity and difficult to diagnose clinically for inexperienced doctors, for whom it represents a diagnostic challenge. Due to the unfavorable prognosis of the disease and the functional limitation it confers, many times, it is not possible to conclude the diagnosis or provide adequate follow-up. The importance of knowing the clinical data of motor neuron disease and the warning of Parkinsonism has made it possible to standardize the diagnostic conduct from the first evaluation
Analysis of the Influences of Service Quality, Product Quality, and Price Perception Toward the Satisfaction of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Customers in Manado City (Study on GG IE LOEN BY DEFOMA Restaurant)
Get PDFThe aim of this research is to determine the influence of service quality, product quality, and price perception on customer satisfaction at GG Ie Loen by Defoma Restaurant, simultaneously or partially. Data collection in this research used questionnaires and documentation with a total of 80 respondents who were customers of the GG Ie Loen by Defoma Restaurant. The results of this research show that there is a significant influence of service quality, product quality, and price perception on customer satisfaction, both simultaneously and partially. Based on the research results, although it has an influence, service quality is the weakest factor in influencing customer satisfaction compared to product quality and price perception. This shows that the quality of service provided by the restaurant still needs to be improved. Apart from that, GG Ie Loen by Defoma must continue to pay attention to the quality of food and drink raw materials so that they remain fresh so that they can provide good quality food and drink to customers. GG Ie Loen is also advised to maintain the prices of their food and drinks so that they remain affordable for customers
Comparative Study of International Practices in Developing Sociocultural Competence
Get PDFThis article presents a comparative study on international practices in developing sociocultural competence and explores their potential application in the context of Uzbekistan. Sociocultural competence is crucial for effective intercultural understanding and communication in a globalized world. Drawing from a range of global practices, including educational initiatives, intercultural training programs, policies, and community engagement efforts, this study identifies effective strategies for enhancing sociocultural competence. The analysis highlights the importance of integrating sociocultural competence into educational curricula, providing experiential learning opportunities, delivering intercultural communication training, and promoting community engagement. The findings underscore the significance of multicultural policies and inclusive education. Recommendations are presented for educators, policymakers, intercultural trainers, and individuals engaged in cross-cultural interactions in Uzbekistan to foster sociocultural competence. By applying successful strategies from international practices and tailoring them to the Uzbekistan’s context, the article provides guidance to cultivate a culturally inclusive society that values diversity and promotes intercultural understanding and effective communication
A Psychoanalitical Approach in Studying The Phenomenon of Rebellion in Divergent Novel by Veronica Roth
Get PDFThe aim of the article is to show the rebellion of Tris, the protagonist of the novel Divergent by Veronica Roth. The object of the study is to analyze the novel based on the psychoanalytic approach, which considers the id, ego and superego of Tris. The results of the study lead to the following conclusions. First, the structural analysis shows that the character and characterization, setting, plot, style, and theme of the novel are connected as a whole. Secondly, based on the psychoanalytical analysis, the novel shows that the main character Tris has psychological problems. The main character’s psychological problem causes a conflict of her mental state. It then develops into her ambition and turns into a rebellion against the Erudite faction. Her ambition is directed against the Erudite opinion that “Divergent” is dangerous