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Estimation of stature from cephalometric measurements among male Muslims of Manipur, India
No full textBackground: Stature as is one such important anthropometric parameter which helps in personal identification of an individual. The present study attempts to reconstruct stature from some selected cephalometric measurements among 200 male Muslims of Manipur by using standard measurement techniques.Methods: For the purpose of present study, eight cephalometric dimensions of each subject along with their stature were collected from 200 male Manipuri Muslims, (age between 20 to 60 years) of the four valley districts of Manipur viz. Imphal east, Imphal west, Thoubal and Bishnupur following the methods of Singh and Bhasin and Nath.Results: Data analysis reveals significant co-relation between stature and various cephalometric measurements under study. Total facial height shows the highest correlation co-efficient value (r=0.381) while Upper facial height the least (r=0.112). Multiplication factors are found to vary from other populations of Manipur so far studied thus revealing inter- population variation within the state. Simple regression equations for estimating stature are also formulated for these population.Conclusions: The findings of the estimation of stature using multiplication factor and Linear regression equation on the present population varies from the findings on other populations studied by other researchers. Hence in conclusion, it is confirmed that means of stature estimation i.e. multiplication factors and regression equations are population specific. Therefore, derived formulae for a population should not be used to other populations.</jats:p
Socio-Demographic factors Associated with Contraceptive Use among Kuki Women in a rural setting: A Cross-sectional Study
No full textBackground: Despite the global increase in contraceptive use, there is a dearth of research assessing contraceptive use among married Kuki women in Kangpokpi district, Manipur. The purpose of this work was to investigate the knowledge, use and non-use of contraceptives and the socio-demographic factors associated with them. Methods: This study employed a descriptive cross-sectional design. During the period of December 2018 to September 2019, interviews were conducted in ten villages of the Lhungtin and Saikul subdivisions of the Kangpokpi district in Manipur with married Kuki women who had at least one child. In total, 491 women were interviewed. The data were analyzed using SPSS 26 with statistical significance at P \u3c 0.05. Results: Out of 491 participants, 141(28.7%) were in the age group of 31e40 years, 202(41.1%) were illiterate, and 267(54.4%) had a monthly income of 5001e10,000. More than half, i.e. 272(55.4%), had knowledge about different methods of contraceptives, and only 191(38.9%) of them use birth control. The participants\u27 socio-demographics had a statistically significant relationship with the knowledge and use of contraceptives (P \u3c 0.05). Conclusion: The non-use of contraceptives among the studied population was high. Lack of awareness is one of the important contributing factors aside from socio-demographics. Awareness programmes and accessibility of health care providers can combat the unmet needs of women
