IP International Journal of Medical Paediatrics and Oncology, 2018
Cancer is among the leading causes of death worldwide. It poses a major threat to public health w... more Cancer is among the leading causes of death worldwide. It poses a major threat to public health worldwide, and incidence has increased in most countries since 1990. The study aims to find any association between dietary factors and physical activity with the risk of cancer. Material and Methods: The study was conducted at Oncology, Surgery, Gynecology and Medicine department of RIMS, Ranchi. The study was conducted from Sept.2017-Nov.2017 (three months). It was a case-control (analytical) hospital based study. The sampling technique used was simple random sampling. A total of 30 cases and 30 controls was studied considering the limitation of time and resources. Data recorded in pretested and predesigned Performa after taking their consent. Data were compiled and analyzed using proper statistical methods. Results: In our study, majority of the cases were female, mostly were of age group more than 40 yrs. Most of them were Hindu, non-tribal & mostly illiterate and self-employed. Most of the cases were non-vegetarian and consumed low amount of cereals and vegetables. We found that cancer patients (66.7%) consumed less than 250gms of vegetables per day(p<0.05) and also cereals(250gms)(p<0.05). Cases had higher amount of alcohol consumption. Conclusion: It may be concluded from the study that diet pattern and physical activity do have a role in Cancer etiology but needs a larger sample size to establish it.
International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health, 2019
on society. Worldwide each year, around 25 million unsafe abortions were estimated to have taken ... more on society. Worldwide each year, around 25 million unsafe abortions were estimated to have taken place, almost all in developing countries. Globally, over half of all estimated unsafe abortions were in Asia. About 4.7-13.2% of maternal deaths each year can be attributed to unsafe abortion with around 7 million women being admitted to hospitals every year in developing countries, as a result of unsafe abortion. Teenage pregnancy for many adolescents is neither planned nor wanted. 23 million girls aged 15-19 years in developing regions have an unmet need for modern contraception. As a result, half of pregnancies among girls aged 15-19 years in developing regions are estimated to be unintended. The complications from unsafe abortions are among the top cause Background: Increase in teenage pregnancy and illegal abortion have become a major concern in India and understanding adolescent sexual behavior still remains a challenge. Nearly 60% of abortion in India is illegal. Objectives: The objectives of this study were to assess the level of knowledge about abortion among late adolescent girls (16-19 years). Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among Bachelor of Arts 1 st year students of Ranchi Women's College, Ranchi. It included girls in the age group of 16-19 years. The duration of the study was 3 months (August-October 2018). A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect the data. The descriptive statistics analysis includes percentage and mean with standard deviation. To assess the knowledge level scoring was done. Analysis of variance was done to test the difference in knowledge score. Ethical approval was obtained from the institutional ethics committee and permission was then taken from the principal of Ranchi Women's College. Results: A total of 71 students gave assent/consent. The mean age of study subjects was 18.25 (0.68) years. Every student had heard about abortion, but still 19 of them thought abortion to be illegal in India. Of 22 students who claimed to know the gestational age up to which abortion can be done, only 5.6% had correct knowledge. Regarding the place where abortion must be done, 40.8% answered correctly. Most of the respondents (39.4%) mentioned rape to be the condition for legal abortion followed by risk of child abnormality. The common complication is known as bleeding and infection. Friends were the most common source of information. Only 2.8% of girls had satisfactory knowledge, the average and low knowledge being present in 33.8% and 63.4% of girls, respectively. Conclusion: This study seeks to determine the existing knowledge of teenagers which was found to be very low. This calls researchers to explore the existing knowledge gap and ways to reduce it at early stage so that maximum could be benefitted from MTP act.
International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 2018
Background: Burn despite being easily preventable is a critical health problem worldwide. With ef... more Background: Burn despite being easily preventable is a critical health problem worldwide. With effective managements there is decline in burn cases in developed countries but trend is still rising in developing countries like India. This study was conducted to know the socio-demographic profile and pattern of burn injury in patients admitted in burn unit of tertiary care hospital.Methods: A hospital based cross sectional study was conducted for a period of six months using semi-structured questionnaire for data collection. The patient or accompanying person was interviewed after taking consent. Clinical assessment was done to find% of total body surface area (TBSA) involved and most severely affected body part.Results: A total of 123 patients were admitted in burn unit. Female (72.3%) predominance was found with most common age group being 21-40 years. Majority was Hindus (72.4%), residing in rural area (79.7%) and married (60.2%). Accidental burn was in 92.7%, mostly occurring at h...
IP International Journal of Medical Paediatrics and Oncology, 2018
Cancer is among the leading causes of death worldwide. It poses a major threat to public health w... more Cancer is among the leading causes of death worldwide. It poses a major threat to public health worldwide, and incidence has increased in most countries since 1990. The study aims to find any association between dietary factors and physical activity with the risk of cancer. Material and Methods: The study was conducted at Oncology, Surgery, Gynecology and Medicine department of RIMS, Ranchi. The study was conducted from Sept.2017-Nov.2017 (three months). It was a case-control (analytical) hospital based study. The sampling technique used was simple random sampling. A total of 30 cases and 30 controls was studied considering the limitation of time and resources. Data recorded in pretested and predesigned Performa after taking their consent. Data were compiled and analyzed using proper statistical methods. Results: In our study, majority of the cases were female, mostly were of age group more than 40 yrs. Most of them were Hindu, non-tribal & mostly illiterate and self-employed. Most of the cases were non-vegetarian and consumed low amount of cereals and vegetables. We found that cancer patients (66.7%) consumed less than 250gms of vegetables per day(p<0.05) and also cereals(250gms)(p<0.05). Cases had higher amount of alcohol consumption. Conclusion: It may be concluded from the study that diet pattern and physical activity do have a role in Cancer etiology but needs a larger sample size to establish it.
International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health, 2019
on society. Worldwide each year, around 25 million unsafe abortions were estimated to have taken ... more on society. Worldwide each year, around 25 million unsafe abortions were estimated to have taken place, almost all in developing countries. Globally, over half of all estimated unsafe abortions were in Asia. About 4.7-13.2% of maternal deaths each year can be attributed to unsafe abortion with around 7 million women being admitted to hospitals every year in developing countries, as a result of unsafe abortion. Teenage pregnancy for many adolescents is neither planned nor wanted. 23 million girls aged 15-19 years in developing regions have an unmet need for modern contraception. As a result, half of pregnancies among girls aged 15-19 years in developing regions are estimated to be unintended. The complications from unsafe abortions are among the top cause Background: Increase in teenage pregnancy and illegal abortion have become a major concern in India and understanding adolescent sexual behavior still remains a challenge. Nearly 60% of abortion in India is illegal. Objectives: The objectives of this study were to assess the level of knowledge about abortion among late adolescent girls (16-19 years). Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among Bachelor of Arts 1 st year students of Ranchi Women's College, Ranchi. It included girls in the age group of 16-19 years. The duration of the study was 3 months (August-October 2018). A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect the data. The descriptive statistics analysis includes percentage and mean with standard deviation. To assess the knowledge level scoring was done. Analysis of variance was done to test the difference in knowledge score. Ethical approval was obtained from the institutional ethics committee and permission was then taken from the principal of Ranchi Women's College. Results: A total of 71 students gave assent/consent. The mean age of study subjects was 18.25 (0.68) years. Every student had heard about abortion, but still 19 of them thought abortion to be illegal in India. Of 22 students who claimed to know the gestational age up to which abortion can be done, only 5.6% had correct knowledge. Regarding the place where abortion must be done, 40.8% answered correctly. Most of the respondents (39.4%) mentioned rape to be the condition for legal abortion followed by risk of child abnormality. The common complication is known as bleeding and infection. Friends were the most common source of information. Only 2.8% of girls had satisfactory knowledge, the average and low knowledge being present in 33.8% and 63.4% of girls, respectively. Conclusion: This study seeks to determine the existing knowledge of teenagers which was found to be very low. This calls researchers to explore the existing knowledge gap and ways to reduce it at early stage so that maximum could be benefitted from MTP act.
International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 2018
Background: Burn despite being easily preventable is a critical health problem worldwide. With ef... more Background: Burn despite being easily preventable is a critical health problem worldwide. With effective managements there is decline in burn cases in developed countries but trend is still rising in developing countries like India. This study was conducted to know the socio-demographic profile and pattern of burn injury in patients admitted in burn unit of tertiary care hospital.Methods: A hospital based cross sectional study was conducted for a period of six months using semi-structured questionnaire for data collection. The patient or accompanying person was interviewed after taking consent. Clinical assessment was done to find% of total body surface area (TBSA) involved and most severely affected body part.Results: A total of 123 patients were admitted in burn unit. Female (72.3%) predominance was found with most common age group being 21-40 years. Majority was Hindus (72.4%), residing in rural area (79.7%) and married (60.2%). Accidental burn was in 92.7%, mostly occurring at h...
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