21,726 research outputs found
Antenatal Care Provided and its Quality in Field Clinics in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka
No full textA descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in the Gampaha District in Sri Lanka to assess the quality of care provided at antenatal field clinics. Checklists were used to assess the structure and process attributes of quality. An interviewer administered questionnaire assessed the quality of information provided to the clients and client satisfaction. The findings indicated that several resource components need upgrading in the district. The majority of clinics did not have adequate seating arrangements, lacked a footstool, a height measuring instrument and Vitamin C. Less than 50% of the staff were present at 8.00 a.m. in eight clinics. Health education material was substandard in nine clinics. No supervisory notes were made during the preceding year in fourteen clinics. Testing urine for sugar and albumin was substandard in 11 and eight clinics, respectively. Physical examination of pregnant females was substandard in all 20 clinics. No information was provided on some routine procedures carried out at the clinic such as blood pressure monitoring, weight gain and vaccines given. Client satisfaction exceeded 95% in all aspects except building and infrastructure and time spent at the clinic.No Full Tex
Rabies vaccination of domesticated dogs in the Central Province of Sri Lanka (Letter)
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Ittijahat Abi Dhu'ayb Al-Hudhali fi Qasidatihi Ar-Ritsa’
No full textThis article aims to know Ittijahat of Abu Dhu’ayb Al-Hudhali in his poem of Ritsa’. Ittijahat in this study is a description of the poet's tendency to divide Ar-Ritsa', namely Nadb and Ta'ziyah. Ar-Ritsa 'is one of the various forms of Arabic poetry. To analyze the discussion problem, the author uses descriptive analysis method, because this method is very appropriate to find out the picture and state of a thing by describing it in as much detail as possible based on the facts found in the data in question. The results obtained are: In the beginning of the poem, he tends to mourn (Nadb) their five children. He describes in it that he does not stop crying and has trouble sleeping until he becomes weak emaciated due to the intensity of the grief, pain and worries that dominated in his pysche. As for the middle of the poem to the end, the poet turns to the consolation (Ta’ziyah) of his children’s death, as he reflects on the reality of life and death, the poet declares that death is inevitable for every human being that he must accept it and let it go, which the poet portrayed in the exciting narrative style. The story is divided into three stories: the zebra, the bull of the beast, and the two knights.</jats:p
P2-247 Impact of risk factors for non-fatal acute myocardial infarctions among Sri Lankans
No full textIntroduction The impact of risk factors for acute myocardial infarctions (AMI) differs across populations. The aim of this study was to determine the impact of established risk factors for the occurrence of non-fatal AMI within a population based case control study of urban Sri Lankans.
Methods Cases were patients consecutively admitted to the cardiology and general medical wards of the National Hospital of Sri Lanka with a confirmed diagnosis of AMI and discharged alive. Age and sex matched community controls were recruited within 20–30 km distance from National Hospital of Sri Lanka using the electoral lists. Basic demographic information, smoking habits, physical activity and dietary patterns, anthropometric indices, fasting glucose and serum lipid measurements were done on all participants.
Results During the study period, 262 cases and 246 controls were recruited. Of the non-fatal acute myocardial infarct patients, 18% were female. Compared to males, females with non-fatal events were significantly older (58 years, SD 6.6). Mean age among cases and controls were similar (∼54 years). Cases were significantly more likely to have diabetes mellitus, a family history of AMI, abnormalities in lipid profile and report poor vegetable and fruit consumption (consumption was defined as “poor” if the individual did not usually consume some fruit/vegetable at least once on a given day). Physical activity patterns, education level and smoking habits were similar between cases and controls.
Conclusion Results indicate a high prevalence of modifiable risk factors among AMI patients. It is vital that the health system identify these patients early and provide them with optimal treatment.No Full Tex
Anti-tuberculosis drug inducd hepatitis – a Sri Lankan experience
No full textOBJECTIVE: To assess the incidence of anti-tuberculosis (TB) drug induced hepatitis (AIH) in Sri Lankan patients, determine risk factors of AIH, and to address management options in AIH. DESIGN: A prospective study. SETTING: Chest Hospital, Welisara, Sri Lanka, from April 2001 to April 2002. PATIENTS: Seven hundred and eighty three patients with a confirmed diagnosis of TB and resident in the Colombo and Gampaha districts who presented to Chest Hospital, Welisara, Sri Lanka. METHODS: WHO recommended treatment was commenced in all cases. AIH was diagnosed when patients complained of decreased appetite with nausea or vomiting and elevated serum bilirubin (SB; >1.1 mg/dL) or elevated serum alanine transferase (ALT; > 3 times upper limit of normal). RESULTS: Of 783 enrolled patients, 74 (9.5%) developed AIH, the majority (58%) developing AIH within the first 2 weeks of the intensive phase of treatment. AIH was more common among patients over 60 years (p = 0.018), who developed pulmonary TB (p = 0.028), and in patients weighing 33-55 kg (p = 0.004). Age, weight and rifampicin overdosage were significant predictors of AIH. Of the 74 AIH patients, standard treatment was restarted in 60, treatment modified in six, two defaulted and six died. CONCLUSIONS: The incidence of AIH in Sri Lanka is 9.5% in treated patients. AIH was associated with age, low body weight and rifampicin overdosage.Full Tex
Program “I’dad Lughowi” dalam Upaya Membekali Kemampuan Bahasa Arab Mahasiswa STIBA Ar-Raayah, Sukabumi
No full textNowdays, Arabic already has its own charm. Apart from the Al-Quran and Hadith as sources of Islamic Shari'a which are imported from the original source in Arabic, the emergence of scientific disciplines linked to Shari'a adds to the public's attraction and interest in studying Shari'a directly from its Arabic sources. Arabic language learning is starting to emerge with various strategies and methods applied. Some are successful and others need review. In this article, the author wants to examine Arabic language learning in the STIBA Ar-Raayah i'dad lughowi program which is considered successful because it has produced many regional, national and even international achievements. This article aims to examine the background of students in the STIBA Ar-Raayah i'dad lughowi program, the teaching and learning activities of the i'dad lughowi program at STIBA Ar-Raayah and the examination system implemented in the i'dad lughowi program. This article is a case study at STIBA Ar-Raayah using a descriptive qualitative approach. The results found in this research are (1) the background of students in the STIBA Ar-Raayah i'dad lughowi program who come from various regions and schools, (2) learning using the Arabiyyah book Baina Yadaik by maximizing the direct method and activities outside the classroom, (4) a unique exam system with Al-Qur'an exams, subject exams, syahri exams, nihai exams, as well as a rosib system for students who do not reach the minimum completion criteria. The results and conclusions of this research can be used as a reference for Arabic language educational institutions to make them more effective in the future
The Poetry Anthology Ar-Robi fii qalbi by Sofi Ghoniyah: A Sociology of Author Perspective
No full textThis study aims to determine the sociology of the author in the poetry anthology Ar-Robi fii Qalbi by Sofi Ghoniyah based on the perspective of Rene Wellek and Austin Warren. This research focuses on four aspects, namely (1) the social background of the author in the anthology of poetry Ar-Robi fii Qalbi by Sofi Ghoniyah based on the perspective of Rene Wellek and Austin Warren; (2) the author\u27s social integration in the poetry anthology Ar-Robi fii Qalbi by Sofi Ghoniyah based on the perspective of Rene Wellek and Austin Warren; (3) author\u27s economic sources in the poetry anthology Ar-Robi fii Qalbi by Sofi Ghoniyah based on the perspective of Rene Wellek and Austin Warren; (4) professionalism in the authorship of Sofi Ghoniyah\u27s anthology of poetry Ar-Robi fii Qalbi based on the perspective of Rene Wellek and Austin Warren. This type of research is qualitative research. The data source of this research uses an anthology of poetry entitled "Ar-robi fii qalbi" by Sofi Ghoniyah. While the secondary data sources of this research were obtained from reading books or journals discussing the sociological theory of the authors Rene Wellek and Austin Warren. Data collection techniques in this study used interview techniques and note-taking techniques. The data validation technique used in this study is to increase persistence, triangulate data, and discuss with colleagues and experts. Meanwhile, for the data analysis technique, this research uses the Miles and Huberman method, namely data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The researchers produced several data, namely (1) the author of the poetry anthology Ar-Robi fii qalbi is an educated author and has close interactions with her environment. (2) The author of the poetry anthology Ar-Robi fii qalbi has a high degree of integration. He mingles with the general public. (3) The main economic source of the author in Ar-Robi\u27s poetry anthology is not through her work but in her educational activities. As a teacher, her work is often used as learning material for her students. (4) The author of the poetry anthology Ar-Robi fii qalbi has high professionalism in the authorship of her work
Pustakawan Dalam Perspektif Manajer Informasi: Studi Kasus Pada Mahasiswa Jurusan S1 Ilmu Perpustakaan Fakultas Adab dan Humaniora UIN Ar-Raniry
No full textThis study aims to find out Librarian in Perspective of Information Manager (Case Study on Library Science Undergraduate Student of Adab and Humanities Faculty of UIN Ar-Raniry, Banda Aceh). This research uses quality descriptive approach, an approach that emphasizes more on the deductive and inductive deduc- tion process and on the analysis of the dynamics of relationship between observed phenomena, using scientific logic. The students of Library Science were observed to be 54 people for three months. For this research the author will explain in detail about UIN Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh Main Library in the perspective of information managers for llibrary users especially Library Science students class of 2016 intake. The research results are; Librarians are not yet fully able to become information managers at UIN Ar-Raniry Main Library of Banda Aceh, due the small number of librarians for this size of a college library. Lack of librarian contribution to be- come information manager, in order to be able to fulfill requirement of information for their users, in this case undergraduate student of Library Science. Regarding the perspective that a library must be able to provide all forms of information required has not been done well, especially the information needs fot this such of users in this case Library Science students
Statistical analyses to validate the WHO/ISH risk prediction charts for Sri Lanka
No full textThe WHO/ISH (WHO/ International Society of Hypertension) risk prediction charts have been used widely by South East Asian Countries. The WHO/ISH risk prediction charts provide approximate estimates of cardiovascular risk in people who do not have established coronary heart disease, stroke or other atherosclerotic diseases. Based on the 10-year risk of fatal or non-fatal major cardiovascular events according to age, gender, smoking status, systolic blood pressure, presence or absence of diabetes and total serum cholesterol level. However, it has not been validated for the Sri Lankan population. Thus this study was initiated to validate the above mentioned WHO/ISH risk prediction chart for cardiovascular diseases using the database maintained at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya for 10 years (2007 - 2017). The major risk factors for cardiovascular diseases are age, gender, higher blood sugar level and higher systolic blood pressure when considered individual effect on cardiovascular(CV) diseases from each risk factor. In both risk prediction methods (risk prediction with serum cholesterol readings and without serum cholesterol readings), the majority of the population had a <10% risk of a fatal or non-fatal cardiovascular event. Risk of cardiovascular diseases in the same population increased with age. Males had a significantly higher cardiovascular risk than females. The risk classification using total serum cholesterol was a better prediction chart than the one without it
Teacher Candidates' opinions about Augmented Reality(AR) as a supplemental educational tool
No full textThis poster was presented by Alam, I., Teacher Candidates' opinions about Augmented Reality(AR) as a supplemental educational tool. Presented at 10th Annual Graduate and Professional Student Conference, held at Memorial Union, Ames, IA, April 6 2022. Posted with permission.In recent years, augmented reality (AR) technology has been widely proposed as innovative technology. AR technology superimposes digitally simulated information on the physical environment, which can be a unique element for learning experiences. Despite the potential of AR, there has been relatively little integration of AR into the
classroom. The purpose of this pilot study is to examine the acceptance and intentional use of AR technology by teacher candidates and their opinions of AR as a supplemental educational tool. The study has utilized a phenomenological design that is comprised of System Usability Scale survey and interview questions. Based on the participants' answers, research data has been analyzed and discussed
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