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Estudio preliminar del proceso fin de vida mediante triangulación de datos en un hospital comarcal
Authors: Alfaya-Góngora María del Mar , Sánchez-Ojeda María Angustias , Gallardo-Vigil Miguel Ángel , Navarro-Prado Silvia 
Published: May 2021

Objetivo: Conocer las características del proceso de final de vida en un Hospital Comarcal, según los actores implicados, estableciendo los elementos de convergencia/divergencia en el proceso asistencial, toma de decisiones, información y conocimientos. Método: Estudio observacional, transversal, descriptivo, convergente y analítico de métodos mixtos y triangulación de datos. Se realizó sobre una muestra de 63 sujetos, de los que 25 fueron profesionales, 19 familiares cuidadores y 19 historias clínicas de pacientes fallecidos a lo largo de un año.Resultados: La triangulación de datos muestra discrepancias entre familiares y profesionales de salud en cuanto a la calidad de la asistencia y la información facilitada. Destaca la falta de registro en las historias clínicas revisadas sobre aspectos del proceso asistencial relacionados con la toma de decisiones o la sedación terminal.Conclusión: Este estudio proporciona una visión integrada sobre la atención sanitaria en el proceso de final de vida prestada en un Hospital Comarcal. Muestra áreas prioritarias de intervención, para mejorar la calidad de vida en este proceso, como son la implicación del paciente en la toma de decisiones, la cumplimentación adecuada en las historias clínicas y la formación de los profesionales.
Objective: To know the characteristics of the end-of-life process in a Regional Hospital, according to the actors involved, establishing convergence/divergence elements in care process, decision-making, information and knowledge.Method: Observational, cross-sectional, descriptive, convergent of mixed methods and data triangulation study. Carried out on a sample of 63 subjects, of which 25 were health professionals, 19 family caregivers and 19 medical records of patients who died in the course of a year.Results: Data triangulation shows discrepancies between family members and health professionals regarding care quality and the information provided. The lack of documentation in medical records of care aspects related to decision-making or terminal sedation stands out.Conclusion: This study provides an integrated view of end-of-life care provided in a Regional Hospital, identifying priority areas of intervention in order to improve quality of life in this process, such as patient involvement in decision-making, appropriate completion of medical records and health professional training.
El VIH como vía de materialización de la Violencia de Género e Intragénero
Authors: Rodríguez Otero Luis Manuel , Lara Rodríguez María Gabriela 
Published: May 2021

Objetivo: El objetivo general de esta investigación consiste en identificar la prevalencia y características de la violencia en pareja (perpetrador/a y receptor/a) en pacientes seropositivos adscritos al Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS) de Nuevo León (México).Método: Se ha planteado una investigación cuantitativa, a través de un diseño descriptivo y transversal, utilizando como instrumento principal la escala Likert de violencia en la relación de pareja de Cienfuegos y la escala Likert sobre el uso del VIH como vía de materialización de la violencia. Se aplicaron 265 cuestionarios autoadministrados y se obtuvo una muestra de 198 pacientes Resultados: Existe una prevalencia de la violencia en pareja como receptor/a del 40.40% y como perpetrador/a del 40.90%, siendo en ambas formas la violencia psicológica la más frecuente. La prevalencia del uso del VIH como vía de materialización de la violencia en pareja como receptor/a es del 4.54% y como perpetrador/a del 2.52%. Existe una mayor proporción de víctimas y agresores mujeres, no heterosexuales y de parejas en la que ambos miembros son seropositivos; así como en pacientes con mayor nivel de apego seguro y satisfacción con la vida.Conclusiones: Al igual que en la VG, se constata la existencia de violencia en relaciones formas por personas del mismo sexo en la que alguno de sus miembros es seropositivo/a. Asimismo, se corrobora que el VIH se utiliza como medio para ejercer la violencia en pareja.
Objective: The general objective of this research is to identify the prevalence and characteristics of partner violence (perpetrator and recipient) in HIV positive patients enrolled in the Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS, in Spanish) in the state of Nuevo Leon, Mexico.Methodology: A quantitative research was proposed, through a descriptive and transversal design, using as main instrument the Likert scale of violence in partner relationships of Cienfuegos and the Likert scale on the use of HIV as a means to materialize violence. We applied 265 self-administered questionnaires and obtained a statistic sample of 198 patients Results: There is a prevalence of partner violence of 40.40% as a receiver and of 40.90% as a perpetrator, psychological violence is the most frequent form in both cases. The prevalence of the use of HIV as a means of materializing partner violence as a recipient is of 4.54% and of 2.52% as a perpetrator. There is a higher proportion of non-heterosexual female victims and aggressors, and of couples in which both members are HIV positive; as well as in patients with a higher level of secure attachment and satisfaction with life.Conclusions: As in GBV (gender-based violence), there is evidence of the existence of violence in same-sex relationships in which one of the members is HIV positive. Likewise, it is possible to corroborate that HIV is used as a means to exercise partner violence.
Les caméras portatives utilisées par les forces policières : suppositions et implications
Authors: Laming1 Erick , Schneider Christopher J. , Watson Patrick G. , Dubois Florence 
Published: May 2021

Si l’on se penche sur les études portant sur l’usage de caméras portatives par les forces policières, on constate que le corpus est minime, et qu’il examine surtout d’éventuels effets dissuasifs de ces dispositifs quant au recours à la force par les policiers, et quant au comportement des citoyens lors des interactions avec ces derniers. La présente étude prend appui sur nos précédents travaux, sur des preuves empiriques ainsi que sur quelques anecdotes pertinentes afin d’illustrer trois enjeux méconnus de la question des caméras portatives, problématiques qui participent à encourager actuellement leur utilisation. Ces trois enjeux sont : 1) le marketing et la vente de caméras portatives auprès des forces de l’ordre ; 2) l’utilisation d’enregistrements provenant de ces caméras à des fins promotionnelles pour la police ; 3 le recours aux preuves visuelles à la cour, qui impliquent de plus en plus souvent des enregistrements de caméras portées par des policiers. Bien comprendre ces trois problématiques à la lumière de données empiriques demeure nécessaire afin d’avoir un regard critique sur les raisons pour lesquelles les forces de l’ordre ont recours aux caméras portatives et sur les manières dont elles les utilisent. Le présent article offrira en conclusion une courte discussion et des pistes pour des travaux subséquents.
Non-specific low back pain: cross-sectional study of 11,423 children and youth and the association with the perception of heaviness in carrying of schoolbags
Authors: Kędra Agnieszka , Plandowska Magdalena , Kędra Przemysław , Czaprowski Dariusz 
Published: May 2021

Background
Carrying a schoolbag is a daily activity for most children and adolescents.The perception of a schoolbag’s weight depends upon the individual and is a relevant theme in schoolchildren. Describing the association between the perception of heaviness in carrying a schoolbag and NLBP can facilitate the planning of preventive programs, quite different from those based on specific weight limits for schoolbags in children and youth.

Objective
To determine the prevalence of non-specific low back pain (NLBP) and to analyse the association between the perception of heaviness in carrying of schoolbags and NLBP in Polish children and youth aged 10–19.

Methods
This study included 11,423 children and youth (6,252 girls and 5,171 boys) from Poland. An original questionnaire was used to assess NLBP prevalence.

Results
Among 11,423 of the respondents, 41.5% of the respondents admitted that they had experienced NLBP in the period of the last 12 months. The percentage of individuals reporting NLBP increased with age of participants, p < 0.001. Girls reported NLBP more often than boys (p < 0.001). Students with NLBP declared that their school backpack was heavy more often than students without LBP. Students who thought that their backpacks weighed too much manifested a 1.44 (95% Cl [1.33–1.55]) times higher probability to experience NLBP.

Conclusion
In the examined group of schoolchildren a frequent occurrence of NLBP (41.5%) was noted. Its occurrence was related to female sex and age. Students who thought that their backpacks weighed too much manifested higher probability to develop NLBP.
Genetics Analysis of Rf Gene in Chilli Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.)
Authors: N. Manoj Kumar , Sharma Vinod K. , Sharma V. R. , Pandav Ajay K 
Published: May 2021

The inability to develop functional pollen is caused by cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS), a maternally inherited trait. Restorer-of-fertility (Rf), a nuclear gene, could cause normal pollen production in CMS plants, resulting in fertility in the plant. This paper aimed to study the inheritance of restoration of fertility traits in both Sweet pepper and Hot pepper. The study was conducted in the Indian agricultural research institute, Katrain regional station, India. Genetic analysis of fertility restoration was performed on the progeny of chilli and sweet pepper. KTCA 5 (cytoplasmic-genetic male sterile line-Sweet pepper), KTCA 10 (cytoplasmic-genetic male sterile line-Sweet pepper. F2 segregation population and back cross BC1 population obtained from an F1 hybrid between KTCR 15 (a fertility restorer line). The fertility of the test-crossed lines was assessed under open field conditions using pollen related criteria. The fertility restoration trait segregated in 3:1 and 1:1 F2 segregation populations and backcrossed BC1 populations respectively in both Sweet Pepper and Hot pepper backgrounds. This indicates single dominant gene inheritance of the Rfgene. There is no effect of CMS background on the restoration trait inheritance.
Protective Effects of Alcoholic and Aqueous Extracts of Lyophilized Kiwifruit on Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) Induced by Glycerol in Male Albino Rat
Authors: Hakami Rawiyah M. , Khalifa Fares K. , Alharbi Asmaa A. 
Published: May 2021

Objectives: The study aimed to evaluate and compare the protective effects of alcoholic and aqueous extracts of lyophilized kiwifruit on acute kidney injury (AKI) induced by glycerol in male albino rats.
Methods: Rats were divided into four groups: negative control healthy group, acute kidney injury group (administered glycerol), AKI rats treated with ethanolic kiwifruit extract group, and AKI rats treated with aqueous kiwifruit extract group. Kidney biomarkers, oxidative stress, and inflammatory markers were measured and histological examination was performed.
Results: We observed that glycerol induced acute renal injury and as a result there was an increase in the levels of blood urea nitrogen, creatinine, Na+, K+, Cl-, uric acid, cystatin-C, neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin, C-reactive protein, tumour necrosis factor-α, interleukin-6, and malondialdehyde as well as a decrease in the levels of reduced glutathione and superoxide dismutase compared to that in the negative control group. Ethanolic and aqueous kiwifruit extracts improved all the kidney biomarkers in AKI rats. Histological examination showed acute tubular necrosis in the AKI group. However, there was an improvement in the renal tissue, represented by epithelial cell regeneration, in rats that were administered both the extracts.
Conclusion: Kiwifruit extracts have a positive effect on serum biochemical parameters and renal tissue, which can be beneficial in the treatment of AKI. The treatment with the ethanolic extract is more potent than with the aqueous extract.
To Evaluate the Frequency of Diabetes Mellitus Patients with Hepatitis C at Tertiary Hospital of Sindh, Pakistan
Authors: Mewaram Kuldeep Kumar , Rajper Faraz Qurban , Unar Khalida , Baig Mirza Tasawar , Baig Mirza Tasawar , Unar Ayaz Ali 
Published: May 2021

Objective: The major theme of the research was to evaluate the frequency of diabetes mellitus patients with hepatitis C infection at tertiary care hospital of Sindh, Pakistan.
Methodology: Descriptive cross sectional study was conducted at tertiary care hospital of Sindh, Pakistan for the period of 08 months; total 374 sample size was calculated by using Rao soft sample size calculator at the prevalence rate of 58.3% and confidence level 95% and margin of error 5%. Data was collected from patients of sero-positive HCV-RNA (Hepatitis C Virus-Ribose Nucleic Acid) visiting outpatient department or admitted at tertiary care hospital of Sindh, Pakistan and Informed consent form was also filled from all included subjects and data was analyzed by using SPSS software version 24.00.
Results: From the 374 patients 209 were males and 165 females and all participants were divided in to various age groups as 15 patients were in the age group of 20-25 years, 67 patients were in 26-30 years, 48 patients included in 31-35 years and 109 patients were included in to age group of 36-40 years. Only 12 patients were included in the age group of 50 years and above. Total 164 (43.85%) were diabetic and 229 (61.22%) were diagnosed with Hepatitis C RNA (Ribose Nucleic Acid) positive. Patients had various range of HbA1c as 93 patients had range between 6-7mmol/dl. 107(28.60%) included in 7-9mmol/dl, 145(38.77%) included in 9-11mmol/dl and only 29 patients were having HbA1c (Glycated Hemoglobin) level above 11mmol/dl.
Conclusion: It was concluded that there were increased number of diabetic patients with hepatitis C in worsening condition, so the proper programs should be conducted in order to reduce the complication of co-morbid disease.
Evaluation of Drug Resistance and Treatment Outcomes among TB Patients with Diabetes Mellitus at Tertiary Care Hospital of Sindh, Pakistan
Authors: Khan Kahaf , Unar Ayaz Ali , Unar Khalida , Rajper Faraz Qurban , Baig Mirza Tasawar 
Published: May 2021

The objective of the study is to evaluate of drug resistance and treatment outcomes among tuberculosis patients with diabetes mellitus at tertiary care hospital of Sindh, Pakistan. Tuberculosis (TB) is considered as very dangerous infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis orother tubercle bacilli pathogen affects the lungs and it can be spread from person to person through very minute droplet released by infected person via coughing or sneezing.
Descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out at different Tuberculosis setting located at tertiary care hospital of Sindh, Pakistan for the period of 10 months. Tuberculosis OPD is considered as major health care facility for the TB, MDR-TB and XDR-TB patients for the local population and peripheries. Total 389 samples were collected through purposive sampling techniques. From the given data, there were 209 Males and 180 females, all participants belong to different areas, so 216 patients belong to rural areas, 121 study participants were house wives, 134 were employed and 41 were have their own business. From the clinical data, 229 participants shown positive response with TB smear test, whereas; 156 participants had positive results with TB culture test. 247 patients had previous history of Tuberculosis, 120 had developed drug resistance and 24 had developed multi-drug resistance (MDR). 312 patients were recently diagnosed with Diabetes mellitus and they had one year of duration of diabetes. Complication of tuberculosis developed among 113 patients and complication of diabetes developed among 194 participants. 39 people were using oral therapy for the management of diabetes and 341 participants had successfully completed their therapy and cured whereas 2 patients were died due to complication
It was concluded from the current research that there were many chances for developing drug resistance and multi-drug resistance among the patients suffering from co-morbid including tuberculosis along with Diabetes mellitus. Proper counseling should be conducted, in order to reduce the complication of either type of disease.
Formulation Evaluation and In- Vitro Antioxidant activity of Microparticles of Syzygium Cumini Plant Extract
Authors: Koka Sweta Srivastava , Sharma Pravin Kumar , Sharma Vaishali , Verma Jaya , Darwhekar G. N. 
Published: May 2021

Sygygium cumini, commonly known as Malabar plum, Java plum, black plum, jamun or jambolan, is an evergreen tropical tree in the flowering plant family Myrtaceae. The present study the antioxidant effects of microparticles of S. cumini plant extract were evaluated using in vitro, 2, 2-diphenylpicrylhydrazine photometric assay, total antioxidant activity and super oxide free radical scavenging activity. The microparticles showed different levels of radicals scavenging activity in a dose-dependent manner over the range of 50–150 µg/mL concentration, indicating the high antioxidative capacity of the extract. In all the experimental screening models microparticles of aqueous extract show the maximum inhibition of free radicals comparison of other experimental model at different concentrations. These findings suggest that the seed of Syginium cumini has potent antioxidant activity which may be responsible for some of its reported pharmacological activities and can be used as antioxidant supplement.
Genital burns and vaginal delivery
Authors: Pant R. , Manandhar V. , Wittgenstein F. , Fortney J.A. , Fukushima C. 
Published: July 2002

AbstractObstetric complications may result from burn scarring in the genital area. Women in developing countries typically squat around cooking fires, and burns are common. This recent case in Nepal describes obstructed labor in a young woman whose genital area had extensive scarring from a cooking fire injury. Proper antenatal assessment by health care providers can reduce the risk to mothers and infants of the consequences of a birth canal damaged or obstructed by burn scarring.
Hormone replacement therapy to improve left ventricular diastolic functions in healthy postmenopausal women
Authors: Yildirir A , Yarali H , Kabakci G , Aybar F , Akgul E , Bukulmez O 
Published: July 2002

AbstractObjectives: To investigate the effects of estrogen and estrogen plus progesterone replacement therapy on left ventricular systolic and diastolic function parameters in healthy postmenopausal women. Methods: Forty‐six healthy consecutive postmenopausal women were prospectively enrolled. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT), which was either 0.625 mg/day conjugated equine estrogen (CEE) alone, or with 2.5 mg/day medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) was administered depending on the hysterectomy status. Left ventricular systolic and diastolic function parameters were evaluated with echocardiography before and after 6 months of HRT. The paired t‐test was used for statistical analysis. Results: Estrogen or estrogen plus progesterone did not significantly alter the left ventricular dimensions and systolic function parameters. However, significant improvements were noted in several diastolic function parameters including late diastolic mitral flow velocity, ratio of early to late mitral flow velocity and isovolumic relaxation time (P=0.003, P=0.001 and P=0.005, respectively, for the CEE group; all P<0.001 for the CEE+MPA group). Conclusions: Estrogen or estrogen plus progesterone replacement therapy may significantly improve left ventricular diastolic functions in healthy postmenopausal women.
Barriers to uptake and use of modern methods of contraception in developing countries
Authors: Konje J.C. , Ladipo O.A. 
Published: July 2002

AbstractAs the next millennium approaches, the current world population of 5.9 billion will continue to increase by 81 million per year — 93% of which will come from the developing countries. Poor uptake and utilisation of various modern methods of contraception in the developing countries is mainly responsible. In this article, we identify various barriers responsible for the low prevalence of contraceptive uptake in these countries and suggest how these barriers may be eliminated. We conclude that by increasing contraceptive availability and utilisation, population explosion can be significantly controlled.
A 10‐year follow‐up study of contraceptive Norplant implants
Authors: Du M.K. , Chow L.P. , Zheng H.M. , Chen C.H.C. 
Published: July 2002

AbstractObjectives: To evaluate the long‐term efficacy and health problems associated with Norplant implants and re‐implants after 5 full years of first implants. Method: From 1984 to 1988, 1657 women accepted first implants of Type I and Type II of Norplant, and 394 first acceptors had a re‐implant, at a clinic for study. The clinical records and annual follow‐up data of acceptors were analyzed. The life‐table technique was the main method used. Results: The continuation rates were very high. The cumulative pregnancy rates at 1, 3 and 5 full years of use were 0.0%, 0.1% and 0.7%, respectively. Users with heavier body weight had higher pregnancy rates. The rate of menstrual disturbances peaked at 73% after 3 months and consistently decreased to 20% at 5 years of use. Rates of menstrual disturbances associated with re‐implants were much lower. Conclusion: Norplant is extremely effective and safe for long‐term use.
Factors influencing the validity of relatives' reports about symptoms of first-episode schizophrenia
Authors: Hambrecht M 
Published: July 2002

SummaryValid information on the early course of schizophrenia is necessary for clinical and research purposes, for example, to determine the onset of the disorder. Since reports given by psychotic patients are questionable, relatives are often asked about their observations. In order to test the quality of these reports, the recollections of emerging symptomatology were assessed systematically from 30 recent onset, postpsychotic schizophrenic patients and from 69 informants (mostly their close relatives) by means of the Interview for the Retrospective Assessment of the Onset of Schizophrenia (IRAOS). Patient-informant agreement rates like kappa were compared between the relatives of every single case. Multiple regression analyses demonstrated that personality and attributional factors, particularly causal attributions and the image the informant has about him/herself and about the patient, determine the quality of the informants' reports. Highest kappas over all symptoms, for instance, were reached by relatives who described the patient as “dominant” and themselves as “reserved”, and who attributed the disease to current psychosocial stress. Long and close contact to the patient tends to impair the quality of reports.