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Análisis de los efectos producidos en el Bienestar Psicológico por motivo de la pandemia Covid-19
Authors: Mocha Bonilla Julio Alfonso , Castro Acosta Washington Ernesto , Ortiz Ortiz Patricio Gustavo , Zambrano Pontón Raúl Guillermo 
Published: February 2022

Introducción. Durante el mes de enero del 2020 la Organización Mundial de la Salud notificó la aparición de un nuevo genoma conocido como sarcov-2, desde allí la población a nivel mundial ha tenido que afrontar la crisis sanitaria por motivo de la pandemia del covid-19, la cual se agudizó durante el año 2021 en Ecuador y la ciudad de Ambato; la problemática de la emergencia sanitaria y el confinamiento repercutió en la salud física de las personas, lo cual generó efectos en la salud mental, las emociones y los sentimientos de los individuos. Objetivo. El presente estudio tuvo como propósito analizar el bienestar psicológico y los efectos producidos por motivo de la pandemia Covid-19 en las familias del barrio la pradera. Metodología. El estudio se realizó durante la pandemia del Covid-19 en varias familias del barrio La Pradera de la ciudad de Ambato, el trabajo investigativo fue desarrollado bajo un enfoque mixto, se aplicó una metodología tipo descriptiva; la muestra de estudio estuvo conformada por 20 sujetos todos cabeza de hogar pertenecientes al barrio residencial la pradera, los datos fueron tomados y analizados en la etapa más fuerte de confinamiento sanitario en la ciudad de Ambato; el instrumento para la recolección de la información presenta categorías correspondientes al bienestar psicológico para adultos (BIEPS-A), el mismo que se divide en cinco categorías: Aceptación de sí mismo, control de situaciones, vínculos sociales, autonomía y proyectos de vida, el cual fue aplicado mediante herramientas tecnológicas para evitar los contagios. Resultados. Los datos revelan que el 95 % de los encuestados poseen un nivel alto de aceptación de sus equivocaciones, es decir, autoconfianza para tomar las mejores decisiones para afrontar sus problemas familiares en la etapa de pandemia, sin embargo, el 50% de los encuestados tienen dudas en tomar sus decisiones solos, dependen de sus familiares, se pudo observar que el 65 % consideran que los efectos de la pandemia son en la parte económica, un 20 % en la salud, el 10 % en la educación y tan solo el 5 % mencionan la afectación de empleo. Conclusiones. En el barrio la pradera de la ciudad de Ambato se encontró que en la etapa de pandemia sanitaria se necesita total apoyo por parte de la familia para afrontar los aspectos psicológicos y sociales producidos por la pandemia.
Competencias digitales docentes y estrategias de aprendizaje en la formación del profesional de educación física
Authors: Castro Pantoja Edison Andrés , Sandoval Gordón Anthony Paúl , Loaiza Dávila Lenin Esteban , Sánchez Cañizares Christian Mauricio 
Published: February 2022

Introducción. El nivel de competencias digitales docentes delimita el nivel de aplicación de estrategias de aprendizaje en los estudiantes de formación en el área de Educación Física, ya que el conocimiento y manejo de la tecnología e informática hace que el docente, presente maneras dinámicas y diversas de enseñar. Objetivo. Se planteó determinar el grado de incidencia del nivel de competencias de carácter digital en un grupo de docentes sobre la aplicación de estrategias de aprendizaje enunciadas por los estudiantes universitarios de formación en Educación Física. Metodología. Estudio de enfoque cuantitativo de tipo de investigación no experimental, de alcance correlacional con un corte transversal, realizado a través de la técnica de la encuesta específicamente 2 cuestionarios validados estadísticamente y por criterio de expertos (Cuestionario de competencias digitales docentes y cuestionario de estrategias de aprendizaje) aplicados en una muestra de 25 docentes y cada uno con un grupo de estudiantes universitarios en formación de Educación física, con un total de 1002 individuos. Resultados. El mayor porcentaje de los docentes en estudio se encontraron en un nivel B2 de competencias digitales y sus estudiantes determinaron que estos se encontraban en un nivel alto de aplicación de estrategias de enseñanza, obteniendo una relación estadística entre las variables en un nivel de P<0.05. Conclusión. El análisis y recolección de datos concluyeron que, efectivamente aquellos docentes con un nivel competencial digital avanzado, poseen un nivel alto de aplicación de estrategias de aprendizaje en los estudiantes universitarios de formación en educación física.
Plant Growth Promoting (PGP) Activities of Rhizobial Isolates from Sesbania bispinosa in Response to Pesticides
Authors: Chakrabarty Moumita , Hossen Farhad , Begum Anowara , Akhter Humaira 
Published: February 2022

The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of some pesticides on the plant growth promoting activities of Rhizobium spp. isolated from Sesbania bispinosa. Sustainability and environmental safety of agricultural production relies on eco-friendly approaches like use of biofertilizers, biopesticides and crop residue return. The plant growth promoters (PGP) emphasize the need for further strengthening the research and their use in modern agriculture. PGPs inhabit the rhizosphere for nutrients from plant root exudates. On return, they help to increase plant growth through soil nutrient enrichment by nitrogen fixation, phosphate solubilization, siderophore and phytohormone production, etc. Using pesticide/insecticide in the field may protect the plants from undesirable organisms, however, if accumulated in the habitat may adversely affect the growth and development of non-target lives like the rhizobacteria. The present study was performed to demonstrate the influence of pesticides on plant growth promoting activities of rhizobial isolates from Sesbania bispinosa known as green manure among farmers of Bangladesh. It was observed that two pesticides/insecticides (Imitaf 20SL and Tilt 250EC) in vitro shows variable effect on the plant growth promoting activities of the rhizobial isolates.
Bangladesh J Microbiol, Volume 38, Number 2, December 2021, pp 31-37
Prevalence and Genetic Diversity of Escherichia coli Isolated from Sewage Samples of Hospitals in Different Regions of Bangladesh
Authors: Mahmud Md Rasel , Arafat Tusher Al , Tanim Md Tauhidul Islam , Rahaman Md Mizanur , Rahman Sabita Rezwana , Rahman Md Majibur 
Published: February 2022

Escherichia coli are a large and diverse group of bacteria found in the environment, foods and intestines of humans and animals. This study was carried out to observe the genotypic variations in E. coli found at different regions in Bangladesh using Amplified Ribosomal DNA Restriction Analysis (ARDRA) of the 16S rDNA and RAPD (Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA). Sewage samples were collected from different medical college hospitals and a total of 118 samples were observed in this study of which 26 were identified as E. coli based on their cultural, biochemical and molecular characteristics. Antibiotic susceptibility test was carried out where most isolates were resistant to Amoxicillin, Rifampicin and Erythromycin; and some were resistant to kanamycin, ceftriaxone, Chloramphenicol and Azithromycin; besides 73% (N=19 out of 26) of the test isolates were multi-drug resistant. Results of Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) showed that none of the isolates carried Stx1, Stx2 and LT gene. Two genotypic groups were found from Amplified Ribosomal DNA Restriction Analysis (ARDRA) by Alu1 restriction enzyme and seven different Random Amplification of Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) patterns were found. After analyzing, it was found that 24 out of 26 isolates showed similarity with Escherichia coli strain NBRC 102203 and the remaining two isolates showed similarity with Escherichia coli strain Mui T5 based on the restriction patterns of ARDRA and sequences of 16S rDNA. From the study, it was concluded that Escherichia coli strain NBRC 102203 was more prevalent than Escherichia coli strain Mui T5 isolated from sewage sample of hospitals from different regions of Bangladesh.
Bangladesh J Microbiol, Volume 38, Number 2, December 2021, pp 39-44
Death Profiling of Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19: Experience from a Specialized Hospital in Bangladesh
Authors: Morshed Md Shahed , Mosabbir Abdullah Al , Hossain Mohammad Sorowar 
Published: February 2022

The information on characteristics and causes of mortality in deceased patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is scarce in the literature. This study is aimed to document the clinical profile with causes of death in deceased patients admitted to a COVID-19 dedicated hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh. This cross-sectional retrospective study included 108 RT-PCR confirmed COVID-19 associated deceased patients admitted in Kurmitola general hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh, between 25 March 2020 and 24 June 2020) Data were collected from hospital records. Causes of death were categorized into early-death and late-death, with a cut-off of 48 hours of hospitalization. Among 809 hospitalized cases of COVID-19, 108 patients died (13.35%) over three months of the study period. The median age of the deceased patients was 60.0 (50.0, 70.0) years; 86.1% were male. About 85% had at least one comorbidity with diabetes mellitus (65.7%) was the most common one. The most common symptoms were breathlessness (88.0%), fever (65.7%) and cough (43.5%). Nearly 75% presented with severe disease. Patients had altered biochemical profiles and were treated with different drugs, including antibiotics and steroids. Young age and undernutrition were two characteristic features. Only one-third got intensive care support. The most common cause of death was acute respiratory distress syndrome (95.37%). Septic shock and acute myocardial infarction were predominant among early death cases, and uremia, hepatic failure, and hyperglycemic crisis were the predominant causes of late hospital death. The findings of this study will help clinicians and policymakers to take the necessary steps to prevent deaths from COVID-19 in the Bangladeshi population.
Bangladesh J Microbiol, Volume 38, Number 2, December 2021, pp 45-49
Response and Outcome of Moderate Dose Adrenocorticotropic Hormone in the Treatment of West Syndrome
Authors: Chandra Mahua , Saha Narayan , Sarkar Provat Kumar , Nahar Sumi Most Samsun , Sarker Shyamal , Haque Nazmul , Mistry Banita 
Published: February 2022

Background: West Syndrome (WS) consist of a triad of epileptic spasms, hypsarrhythmia on EEG and arrest or regression of psychomotor development. Although ACTH has been found to be effective in the treatment of WS, questions remain regarding the optimum dosage, type of ACTH, duration of therapy, and its comparative efficacy with other treatment options.
Objective: To assess the response and outcome of treatment with moderate dose (100 IU/m2) ACTH in children of west syndrome.
Methodology: This was a prospective observational study and done over 1-year period (July 2017 to June 2018) in Pediatric Neurology OPD, National Institute of Neuroscience and Hospital (NINS&H), Dhaka among the patients with West syndrome. All study participants were treated with moderate dose ACTH (100 unit/m2) (I/M) and treatment completed within 12 weeks. Patients were followed up at 2, 4, 6 and 12 WKs of treatment.
Results: Total 52 cases were for enrolled. In this study it was found that complete cessation of spasm 21/50 (42%), ≥50% reduction of spasm 12/50 (24%), <50% reduction of spasm 8/50 (16%) and non-responder 9/50 (18%). At the end point of 12 weeks observation resolution of hypsarrhythmia occurred in 19/50 (38%) cases. About 78.0% patients developed any kind of the adverse effect.
Conclusion: Moderate dose ACTH is effective in cessation of spasm and resolution of hypsarrhythmia in the studied children.
Journal of National Institute of Neurosciences Bangladesh, July 2021, Vol. 7, No. 2, pp. 108-112
MRI Evaluation of Cervical Carcinoma Stage II at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Dhaka City
Authors: Ahmed Rokshana , Ahmed Shaifur , Alim Md Abdul , Haque Zerin , Ferdous Noor E , Nahar Mst Nazmun 
Published: February 2022

Background: Diagnosis of clinical staging is very crucial for the management of cervical carcinoma.
Objective: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the MRI and clinical staging of IIA and IIB cervical carcinoma.
Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Department of Radiology & Imaging at Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh with the collaboration of Obstetrics and Gynecology unit as well as the Department of Pathology of Dhaka Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh from July 2010 to June 2012 for a period of two years. All patients with MRI examination who had given the written permission for the use of their data for research purposes at the time of their scan were selected as study population. The cervix and vagina were visually inspected for superficial evidence of the extent of tumor. Biopsied were not routinely performed since patients were usually referred only after a biopsy and had confirmed the diagnosis of invasive carcinoma. Assessments of the extent of tumor, parametrial extension, lymph nodes were evaluated. Then the findings of MRI clinical examination, surgical findings and histopathological reports were recorded on a preformed data sheet. Finally, the diagnostic effectiveness of MRI staging and clinical FIGO staging were evaluated against the surgico-histopathological reports.
Result: A total number of 30 patients were recruited for this study. The mean age with SD of the study population were 57.82±13.34 years. The sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV and accuracy of MRI of the detection of IIA of cervical carcinoma was 80.0%, 100.0%, 100.0%, 90.9% and 93.33% respectively. However, the sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV and accuracy of clinical examination of the detection of IIA of cervical carcinoma was 84.34%, 63.86%, 84.87%, 45.86% and 67.44% respectively.
Conclusion: In conclusion the diagnostic validity of MRI for the detection of carcinoma cervix stage IIA is better than clinical examination.
Journal of National Institute of Neurosciences Bangladesh, July 2021, Vol. 7, No. 2, pp. 113-117
Effect of Ultrasound Therapy in the management of Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain
Authors: Bikash Baral Aparajeya Bivab , Rahman Sohely , Islam SM Mazharul , Happy Bijoya Dey , Hojaifa Musa Muhammad , Saha Ripon Kumar , Nag Palash 
Published: February 2022

Background: Chronic non-specific low-back pain (NSLBP) has become one of the main causes of disability in the adult population around the world. Therapeutic ultrasound is frequently used by physiatrists in the treatment of LBP and is one of the most widely used electro-physical agents in clinical practice.
Objective: To see the effects of ultrasound therapy (UST) in the patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain.
Methodology: This randomized control trial was performed in the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation of Dhaka Medical College Hospital during the period from December 2014 to May 2015. Patients presented with chronic nonspecific LBP in an age between 18 and 55 years of both sexes attending in the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka were included as study population. A total of 80 patients presented with chronic nonspecific LBP who had fulfilled the selection criteria were taken as study population. They were divided into two groups named as treatment group (Group A) and control group (Group B). Each group had 40 patients. During follow up 8 patients (4 patients from each group) were lost. Final analysis was done with data collected from 72 patients. Patients of group A were given UST, NSAIDS, exercises and ADL instructions whereas patients of group B were given same treatment except UST.
Result: In both groups female were predominant than male. Most of the patients were in 31 – 40 years age group. Mostly housewives suffered from NSLBP. All patients were from either poor or middle-class family. Mean (±SD) duration of pain was 11.3 (±12.5) months and 11.7 (±8.7) months in group A and group B respectively. Sedentary life style and repetitive lifting are the major risk factors in both groups. Character of pain was mostly dull in both groups, severity of pain was mostly moderate and relieving factor was mostly rest in both groups. Prolonged standing and prolonged sitting were the major aggravating factors in both groups. VAS and ODI were reduced gradually in both groups.
Conclusion: Ultrasound therapy has a significant role in the management of chronic nonspecific low back pain.
Journal of National Institute of Neurosciences Bangladesh, July 2021, Vol. 7, No. 2, pp. 122-125
Association of Demographic Profiles with RT-PCR Test Results for Covid-19 Patients during First Wave of Pandemic: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study from Dedicated Laboratory of Manikgonj District of Bangladesh
Authors: Ahmed Imtiaz , Akhtaruzzaman Muhammod , Samad Khurshida , Quadir Rukhsana , Rabin Nadia 
Published: February 2022

Background: RT-PCT test for Covid-19 is the most widely used test during the pandemic.
Objectives: The purpose of the present study was to see the status of RT-PCR test for Covid-19 during first wave of pandemic in Bangladesh at a dedicated hospital outside Dhaka city.
Methodology: This retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Microbiology at Colonel Malek Medical College, Manikgonj, Bangladesh from November 2020 to April 2021 for a period of six months. The suspected cases of covid-19 patients or patients who had the history of contact with the confirmed cases of Covid-19 patients were advised by the clinician to do the test. RT-PCR for Covid-19 test was performed and results were recorded with their age and gender.
Results: A total number of 6678 cases were recruited for this study. The mean age with SD of positive and negative were 42.6±17.32 years and 40.98±18.78 years respectively (p=0.023). The male and female ratio was 1.8:1 (p=0.004). Out of 668 positive cases of Covid-19 patients most of them were from urban area which was 464(9.1%) cases during this pandemic (p=0.000). Out of 675 cases of having history of travel, Covid-19 was positive in 43(6.4%) cases. Again, 6003 patients were without travel history and among these 625(10.4%) cases were Covid-19 RT-PCR positive (p=0.001).
Conclusion: In conclusion young adult male patients are most commonly suffering with Covid-19 infection.
Journal of National Institute of Neurosciences Bangladesh, July 2021, Vol. 7, No. 2, pp. 132-136
Efficacy and Safety of Misoprostol for Prevention of Post-Partum Haemorrhage: A Comparative Study
Authors: Akter Selina , Hossain Khan Md Shahadat , Khatun Kashifa , Nahar Shamsun , Akter Shimul 
Published: February 2022

Background: Post-partum haemorrhage condition is a serious condition after delivery.
Objective: The purpose of the present study was to see the efficacy and safety of misoprostol for the prevention of post-partum haemorrhage.
Methodology: This analytic cross-sectional study was carried out in the Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital (MMCH), Mymensingh, Bangladesh from January 2006 to June 2006 for a period of six months. Pregnant women who were admitted in MMCH during the above period and were expected to have vaginal delivery and women at term with singleton pregnancy were included as study population. Women were divided into 2 groups. Women were in the group A who were treated with misoprostol and women who were treated with oxytocin were in group B. Blood loss during delivery was estimated subjectively by the attending obstetrician.
Results: A total number of 100 women were recruited for this study of which 50 women were in the group A and the rest of 50 women were in group B. In this study majority of the patients were belonged to age group 20 to 25 years in both the groups. In oxytocin group 2.0% have developed nausea, 4.0% patients have developed shivering. None have developed vomiting, diarrhoea, temperature. In misoprostol group 10.0% patients have developed nausea, 18.0% patients have developed shivering, 4.0% patients have developed rise of temperature, none have developed diarrhoea, vomiting. The differences were statistically significant. In this study 4.0% patients from oxytocin group and 2.0% patient from misoprostol group required blood transfusion.
Conclusion: In conclusion less amount of blood loss is found in misoprostol group than oxytocin group.
Journal of National Institute of Neurosciences Bangladesh, July 2021, Vol. 7, No. 2, pp. 152-155
Status of Postpartum Intra Uterine Contraceptive Device in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Dhaka
Authors: Susan Zobaida Sultana , Bulbul Surayea , Nayeem Abu 
Published: February 2022

Background: Timing of insertion, counseling, provider training and institutional support are critical factors for intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUCD) use during the postpartum period.
Objective: The objective of the study was to determine the rate of acceptation, discontinuation, expulsion, infection and displacement of PPIUCD after vaginal delivery and cesarean section along with other complications among the study population.
Methodology: This was a prospective observational study done in Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College and Hospital from July 2015 to June 2016 among the pregnant women who delivered healthy baby by normal vaginal delivery and cesarean section. Data was collected by a structured questionnaire. Women who gave informed consent and who gave birth of healthy baby without complications were included. Women who had premature ruptured membrane with chorioamnionitis, pelvic inflammatory disease intrauterine fetal death or who did not give consent were excluded.
Result: In this study, only 8.4% gave consent for this method, 77.1% had regular follow up after this method. Only 5.05% had removal and 1.8% had spontaneous expulsion. 10.5% had lower abdominal pain and 4.13% had per vaginal bleeding after this method.
Conclusion: This study showed that post-partum intrauterine contraceptive devices insertion rate is low even in a tertiary center, which means, there is a lot of space for counseling the target population in our country. On the contrary, follow up rate was quite high which means that people are being concerned about this health care service. Similarly, the removal rate was also satisfying with minimum expulsion rate.
Journal of National Institute of Neurosciences Bangladesh, July 2021, Vol. 7, No. 2, pp. 165-168