bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Peer-led education or booklet for knowledge transfer about disease: A randomized-controlled trial with ankylosing spondylitis patients
Authors: Kaya Taciser , Atıcı Pınar , Göksel Karatepe Altınay , Günaydın Rezzan 
Published: December 2021

Objectives: This study aims to investigate whether peer-led group education + booklet is superior to booklet only to increase ankylosing spondylitis (AS) patients’ knowledge about their disease.
Patients and methods: A total of 56 patients (46 males, 10 females; mean age 41.9±9.2 years; range, 22 to 58 years) with a definite diagnosis of AS who were under follow-up in our outpatient clinic between August 2010 and January 2012 were included in this study. The patients were randomly allocated to the peer-led education + booklet (education group, n=27) and booklet only (control group, n=29). To assess the level of patients’ knowledge, a patient knowledge questionnaire containing four domains was used. Evaluations were made at baseline, four weeks, and six months. The variables were “number of correct choices” (NoCC), “number of correct items” (NoCI) and percent of correct choices for each domain; the later one was resembled by the name of that domain (area A, area B, etc.).
Results: The variables that improved in both groups were NoCC, NoCI, and “pharmacotherapy and physical therapy area” (area C). These improvements were similar between the groups (respectively, p=0.915, p=0.830, p=0.791).
Conclusion: Reading a booklet alone is as successful as peer-led education + booklet for knowledge transfer about their disease in patients with AS. In this study, the most knowledge gain was achieved in “drug treatment and physical therapy” area.
Clinical and serological characteristics of systemic sclerosis: Experience of a tertiary care center in Pakistan
Authors: Asif Sadia , Khan Asadullah , Faiq Muhammad , Din Zia Ud , Zahoor Sarmad , Haroon Muhammad 
Published: December 2021

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the clinical and serological characteristics of systemic sclerosis (SSc) in Pakistani population.
Patients and methods: This prospective, cross-sectional study included a total of 38 patients (6 males, 32 females; mean age: 34.5±1.5 years; range, 16 to 60 years) with SSc who were admitted to our rheumatology clinic between November 2019 and January 2020. We evaluated the clinical, serological, and radiological features of SSc patients.
Results: Thirty-four (89.5%) patients developed Raynaud phenomenon at the time of disease onset, while sclerodactyly was found in 34 (89.5%), digital ulcers in 25 (65.8%), and tendon friction rub in 12 (31.6%) patients. Interstitial lung disease was present in 30 (78.9%) patients with a higher prevalence in diffuse scleroderma (100%) than in limited scleroderma (70%) (p=0.01). Pulmonary hypertension was present in 18 patients with a significantly higher prevalence in diffuse disease (57.1%) than limited disease (11.8%) (p<0.01). Thirty (78.9%) patients had impaired pulmonary function tests. Fibromyalgia was present in seven (18.4%) patients, and depression was present in 10 (26.3%) patients. Antinuclear antibody (ANA) was positive in 30 (78.9%) patients. Anti-Scl-70 antibodies were present in 24 (63.2%) patients with a significant association with diffuse disease (85% vs. 35.3%, respectively; p<0.01). The anti-centromere antibodies (ACA) were present in 20 (52.6%) patients with a significantly higher rate in limited disease (94.2% vs. 19.0%, respectively; p<0.01).
Conclusion: Scleroderma has a female preponderance. Raynaud phenomenon is the most initial clinical feature followed by other manifestations of a variable course and disease severity.
Sujeto corpóreo y los hábitos posturales: Axiología praxiológica en el docente universitario
Authors: Campos Ocanto Alejandro , Perdomo de Pérez Yarinés 
Published: December 2021

La postura del sujeto corpóreo debe ser pensada dentro de un proceso de movimiento dinámico, facilitada por la infinidad de posiciones que existen para conseguir una armonía funcional dentro del esquema de movimiento humano. El ensayo tiene el objetivo de describir y analizar documentalmente el ser corpóreo en correlación a sus hábitos posturales, desarrolla las concepciones de corporeidad, conciencia pre-reflexiva, imagen corporal, postura corporal, hábitos corporales y la axiología praxiológica del docente universitario. Concluye, que el dinamismo en la praxiología del docente universitario permite apreciar la dignidad de todos los cuerpos humanos que interactúan con él en la acción pedagógica. Él es digno desde su valoración genética y autonomía de crecimiento como unidad humana completa hasta que, en el despliegue de su libertad, puede alcanzar la genialidad axiológica en su hacer docente. Valorar su cuerpo da sentido de pertinencia en su praxiología docente, es la responsabilidad humana del ser corpóreo
The Importance Of Prophetic Medicine in the Modern Era
Authors: Dr. Ghazala Aleem  
Published: December 2021

When a man was sent to the earth the first thing, he learnt was the understanding of medicine. The purpose of this knowledge was to protect the health at hand and to retain the health lost in the times of illness. This knowledge then progressed and reached to its highest level with the progress in human civilization.
The Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) spread the infinite knowledge of health, fitness, treatments, medications and cleanliness. For the treatments of various diseases, He (P.B.U.H) emphasized on natural remedies and preached meaningful prayers. His remedies were comprised of following characteristics;
1) Prophylaxis, Hygienics, Treatments, Abnegation and Affability towards ill
Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H)’s methods of treatment were enlightened with Prophethood; therefore there can be no doubt in them not being beneficial. It is incumbent on us to accept with utmost religiosity the methods prescribed by our Prophet (P.B.U.H) and to have firm faith that the health can be achieved and retained upon following these methods.
In this modern era Prophet ’s Medicine is 1400 years old and is still valuable and beneficial for the treatment and cure for mankind
An Apparition of Innovational Electoral System for Islamic Democracy:
Authors: Alam Dr Syed Aftab , Bilal Arifa 
Published: December 2021

The spirit of true or bad political system can be judged on the basis of transparency, accountability and people-empowerment of its Electoral System. Socio-Political philosophy sketches a candidate for state-governing services should be chaste, learned, genial & well-wisher of humanity and a voter should not be a constrained one.
In Pakistan, by rules, an election candidate can contest even from jail, in many constituencies, being too old to death or publically alleged, corrupt, absconder. They need to win election on the power of wealth so after win, they looted public properties. Gradually, due to this coercing atmosphere, almost majority of elected members become quite selfish. Contrarily, a voter cannot vote from Jail, more than one even being so learned or capable or poise. A voter has to caste vote for any one of constant rather he/she does not like them or even a voter can’t caste against them. So it is declared that Pakistani voter is constrained.
Ceasing of these candidature gangs and removal of constrained-ness of Pakistani voters is the most essential phase of Pakistani Politics for a transparent, accountable and people-empowered democracy in Pakistan which is analyzed through Islamic Injunctions also.
It is needed to develop such innovative Electoral System in which, a selfish person can’t be a contestant and a voter should not be constrained or bound. After a thorough study of electoral frameworks of developed countries, an apparition of revolutionary electoral system has been framed in this article.
GHAZALI'S PHILOSOPHY OF REALITY, IMPORTANCE AND PURPOSE OF RELIGION
Authors: Abdul Rasheed  
Published: December 2021

"The history of religion is as old as the world itself. That is why from Hazrat Adam to date, we find no age without divine guidance.Guidance is necessary for all human beings as the Creator of the universe, Almighty Allah addressed the first human couple while sending it to this earth:"We said," Get down from here, all of you. So, whenever 'the guidance' from ME comes to you; and whoever follows MY' guidance', they do not have to fear and they do not have to regret".Meaning: "Gm here; ate you down all frond if, as is sure, there comes to you guidance from Me, whosoever follows My guidance, on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve". It means the success of Allah's vicegerents, human beings, depends on their following the laws given by the creator of this world.
Ações desenvolvidas pelo Coletivo Socioambiental Sementes da Gratidão: A Educação Ambiental aplicada por meio da mobilização social
Authors: Bernardo Tolentino Zoziane 
Published: December 2021

Texto com embasamento teorico de como Educação Ambiental se relaciona com práticas das culturas tradicionais e pode ser aplicada por meio da mobilização social.
Diagnóstico, transferencia de tecnología y soporte técnico para el desarrollo de las unidades de producción familiar en el municipio de Morelos, Chihuahua.
Authors: Porras Flores Damián , Anchondo Paredes Carlos , González Aldana Ricardo Aarón , Piñón Miramontes Miguel Ángel , Anchondo Aguilar Addy 
Published: December 2021

La presente investigación es un diagnostico técnico-productivo de las Unidades de Producción Familiar (UPF) del municipio de Morelos, Chihuahua, el cual tuvo como objetivo realizar una descripción de las actividades, tecnologías e insumos empleados por los productores en sus actividades productivas de la región. Tiene como sustento metodológico el levantamiento de

encuetas a productores, con una representación mínimo del 20% con una confiabilidad del 99% y un error de precisión del 5% lo cual arrojó el levantamiento de 47 encuestas; adicionalmente se realizó un panel representativo, dando como resultado, una edad promedio de 46 años con una escolaridad inferior a la primeria concluida, una superficie agrícola inferior a 5 hectáreas, sus cultivos fueron maíz, frijol, ajonjolí, mango y cítricos, utilizan tracción animal y semilla criolla en su gran mayoría, 47% cuanta con explotación pecuaria y su principal alimento es pastoreo, 85% tienen instalaciones rusticas.
La presente investigación es un diagnostico técnico-productivo de las Unidades de Producción Familiar (UPF) del municipio de Morelos, Chihuahua, el cual tuvo como objetivo realizar una descripción de las actividades, tecnologías e insumos empleados por los productores en sus actividades productivas de la región. Tiene como sustento metodológico el levantamiento de encuetas a productores, con una representación mínimo del 20% con una confiabilidad del 99% y un error de precisión del 5% lo cual arrojó el levantamiento de 47 encuestas; adicionalmente se realizó un panel representativo, dando como resultado, una edad promedio de 46 años con una escolaridad inferior a la primeria concluida, una superficie agrícola inferior a 5 hectáreas, sus cultivos fueron maíz, frijol, ajonjolí, mango y cítricos, utilizan tracción animal y semilla criolla en su gran mayoría, 47% cuanta con explotación pecuaria y su principal alimento es pastoreo, 85% tienen instalaciones rusticas.
Effect of Kangaroo Mother Care on the Likelihood of Breastfeeding from Birth up to 6 Months of Age: A Meta-analysis
Authors: Gacutno-Evardone Angelica Joyce A. , De Ocampo Fay S. , Villanueva-Uy Maria Esterlita T. 
Published: December 2021

Background. One of the World Health Organization (WHO) nutrition target by 2025 is 50% exclusive breastfeeding rate among infants until age 6 months. Kangaroo mother care (KMC) known to increase breastfeeding rates, especially in preterm and low birth weight (LBW) infants.
Objectives. This study determined the effect of KMC to the rate of exclusive breastfeeding among preterm and LBW infants at 6 months of age.
Methods. Conducted searches in MEDLINE and CENTRAL databases, likewise hand searched local publications December 1996 until June 2018. Included several randomized controlled trials and prospective observational studies comparing KMC and conventional care among preterm and LBW infants. The primary outcome was exclusive breastfeeding of infants at six months of age. Two authors independently assessed trial quality and extracted data the statistical analysis applied using Review Manager version 5.3.
Results. Identified nine eligible trials involving 1,202 neonates. All studies had low-to-moderate risk of bias. KMC significantly noted to increase the likelihood of exclusive breastfeeding by 1.9 times at birth up to 6 months (OR 1.93 [1.18,3.17], p=0.009).
Conclusion. KMC can increase exclusive breastfeeding among preterm and LBW infants from birth up to 6 months of age.
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Intermittent Kangaroo Mother Care versus Conventional Care in Increasing the Rate of Weight Gain among Low-Birth-Weight Neonates
Authors: De Ocampo Fay S. , Villanueva-Uy Ma. Esterlita 
Published: December 2021

Objective. To determine the effectiveness of Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) in increasing the rate of weight gain and decreasing hypothermia, apnea, and sepsis rate, and shorten hospital stay among low-birth-weight infants.
Methods. Very low birth weight (VLBW) infants (≤1500 grams) were randomized to either the KMC or conventional care group. KMC provided skin-to-skin contact at least 6 hours per day while the conventional group received the usual care in the newborn intensive care unit (NICU). Daily weight measurements and weekly measurements of length, head, and chest circumference were recorded until discharge. Occurrence of hypothermia, apnea, sepsis, and length of stay was noted.
Results. KMC group had a higher mean weight gain per day (p=0.0102). There was no difference in the length, head, and chest circumference between the two groups. Sepsis and apnea rates were not significant between the two groups. Significantly more neonates experience hypothermia in the control group (p<0.0069).
Conclusion. KMC is effective in increasing the weight per day compared with the control group. KMC protects the neonates against hypothermia. There is not enough evidence to show a difference in the incidence of sepsis, apnea, and the length of hospital stay between the two groups.
A Prospective Study on the Efficacy and Safety of Kangaroo Mother Care as an Alternative Means of Transport of Preterm and Term Small-for-Gestational Age Infants
Authors: Zamora Gerlie Ann A. , Garcia Daisy C. 
Published: December 2021

Background. The unavailability of transport incubators in resource-limited areas increases the risk for hypothermia in low birthweight neonates requiring transfer to another hospital. The kangaroo mother care (KMC) position may be a better alternative than swaddling the neonates during transport.
Objective. To determine the safety and efficacy of KMC as an alternative means of transport of preterm and term small-for-gestational age (SGA) infants who need to be transferred to a higher level of care. Specifically, it aims to establish if KMC is safe and efficacious in terms of thermoregulation during inter-facility transfers. It also aims to determine the impact of transport distance from the referring hospital, age of gestation, sex, birthweight, and Apgar score on the efficacy of KMC in preventing hypothermia.
Methods. We did a prospective, single-blinded, parallel-randomized controlled trial from September 2016 to October 2017 from a community-based primary care facility to a tertiary government hospital. We included newborn preterm infants and term SGA infants weighing 1200–1800 grams, delivered at health centers, district and provincial hospitals who needed to be transferred for a higher level of care. Outcomes included physiologic variables such as temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate. We conducted statistical analysis using t-test, risk ratio, and multiple regression analysis.
Results. Thirty-one neonates were randomized to KMC transport (n=15) and conventional transport (swaddled) (n=16). Fifty percent of the swaddled infants developed hypothermia against none in the KMC infants. The risk of hypothermia was reduced by 93.75% in the neonates transported in KMC. The gestational age, birthweight, sex, Apgar scores and distance travelled had no confounding effect on the neonates’ temperature during transport.
Conclusions. Kangaroo mother care transport is a safe, effective, and low-cost alternative in inter-facility neonatal transport especially in limited-resource areas.
Effect of Continuous versus Intermittent Kangaroo Mother Care on Weight Gain and Duration of Hospital Stay among Low-Birth-Weight Admitted at a Level II NICU: A Randomized Control Trial
Authors: Logronio Janelle Margaux M. , Villanueva-Uy Maria Esterlita T. , De Leon-Mendoza Socorro 
Published: December 2021

Background. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) admission at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) exceeds total bed capacity. Decreasing admissions to the NICU would prevent overcrowding of patients, improve patient care, reduce hospital stay, and reduce predisposition to hospital-acquired infections.
Objective. To determine the effect of continuous versus intermittent Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) on weight gain and duration of hospital stay among low birth weight (LBW) neonates weighing 1,800 - 2,220 grams.
Methods. Forty-six (46) stable LBW were randomized to either continuous (≥12 hours in the maternity ward) or intermittent (≤6 hours in the NICU step-down unit) KMC groups. Daily weight and weekly length, head and chest circumference until discharge, and duration of hospital stay were measured. Data were analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U-test and Fisher's exact test.
Results. Infants in continuous KMC had an average weight gain of 50 grams/day (p=0.509) and had an average duration of hospital stay of 3 days (p=0.218). Results were not statistically different from intermittent KMC.
Conclusion. There was no evidence to show that weight gain and duration of hospital stay among infants in continuous KMC were significantly different from those in the intermittent KMC group.
Penerapan Kompres Jahe Untuk Mengurangi Nyeri Pada Lansia Penderita Asam Urat
Authors: Lutfi Muhammad , Fijianto Dwi 
Published: December 2021

AbstractGout is a disease that attacks the joint area, caused by consuming too many foods with high purine content, and sufferers feel pain and swelling in the joints. One ofthe ways to reduce pain by compressing with ginger. This study aims to apply the way in order to reduce on the elderly with gout. The result stated both have decreased pain scale. The first patients has decreased the scalen from 5 to 2, and the latter had decreased the scale from 4 to 2, Furthermore, the patients and the family finally have understood the treatment of gout. Therefore, it can be concluded that compressing theraphy with ginger can reduce pain in the joints of eldery patients with gout. Thus, it is expected for the nursing staff to teach the theraphy on the patient and the familyKeywords : gout; compressing with ginger; elderly
AbstrakAsam urat merupakan penyakit yang menyerang pada area sendi yang disebabkan banyaknya mengonsumsi makanan dengan kandungan purin tinggi dengan keluhan nyeri dan bengkak pada sendi. Tindakan untuk mengurangi nyeri salah satunya adalah kompres jahe. Tujuan dari studi kasus ini adalah menerapkan kompres jahe untuk mengurangi nyeri pada lansia penderita asam urat.Metode yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif, yaitu metode yang digunakan untuk menganalisis data dengan cara mendeskripsikan atau menggambarkan data yang telah terkumpul. Hasil studi kasus ini pasien I dan II terjadi penurunan skala nyeri pasien I dari skala 5 menjadi 2 dan pasien II dari skala 4 menjadi 2, serta memahami perawatan pada asam urat. Kesimpulan studi kasus ini bahwa terapi kompres jahe dapat menurunkan nyeri pada persendian pasien lansia penderita asam urat. Saran untuk perawat diharapkan mengajarkan cara mengatasi penyakit asam urat dengan menggunakan terapi kompres jahe.Kata kunci : Asam urat;, kompres jahe; lansia
Literature Riview : Efektivitas Terapi Rendam Kaki Hangat Dengan Pengobatan Standar Untuk Menurunkan Tekanan Darah Pada Lansia
Authors: Tiara Nadia Dwi , Sulistyanto Benny Arief , Faradisi Firman 
Published: December 2021

AbstractHypertension could be manage by pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapy. One of the non-pharmacological therapies is warm foot bath therapy. The study aimed to examine the effectiveness of warm foot bath therapy in decreasing blood pressure among elderly with hypertension. The study was applied a literature review. There are three articles reviewed that obtained from PUBMED and GARUDA databases. The keyword has been used is “hypertension”, warm foot bath therapy” and “blood pressure”. The articles involved was published in 2015 –2017. The results showed that there was no significant difference between warm foot bath therapy and standard treatment. As the conclusion, warm foot bath therapy and standard treatment are equally effective in decreasing blood pressure among hypertension patients.Keywords: blood pressure; hypertension; warm foot bath therapy
AbstrakHipertensi dapat menggunakan terapi farmakologi dan nonfarmakologi salah satu terapi non farmakologi untuk penatalaksanaan hipertensi adalah terapi rendam kaki air hangat. Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perbedaan efektivitas penggunaan pengobatan standard dengan rendam kaki air hangat. Desain karya tulis ilmiah berupa literature review dengan jumlah tiga jurnal yang diambil dari pubmed dan garuda dengan kata kunci “hipertensi”, “rendam kaki air hangat” dan “tekanan darah” terbit tahun 2015 - 2017. Analisa penelitian menunjukkan tidak ada perbedaan bermakna antara terapi rendam kaki air hangat dengan pengobatan standar. Pemberian terapi rendam kaki air hangat dan pengobatan standard sama-sama efektif dalam menurunkan tekanan darah.Kata kunci: Hipertensi; rendam kaki air hangat; tekanan darah