ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 12, 2019
Investigating and Comparing the Physicochemical, Microbial and Sensory Characteristics of Traditional and Pasteurized Siahmazgi Cheese
Zahra Katabehei Moradi, Negin Nasiri, Elma Tabari, Hamed Kioumarsi
Page no 357-361 |
10.36348/sjnhc.2019.v02i11.002
Healthy food production is the main priority of food technology and dairy products which plays an important role in the household food basket. Traditional dairy products take a large part in the market and sometimes are causing transmission of various diseases to humans, particularly in the cheese market. Siahmazgi cheese is a type of traditional cheese, produced from raw milk in the north of Iran, and is getting increasingly popular. In this research, physicochemical, microbial and sensory characteristics of five samples of bought traditional cheese and five samples of manufactured pasteurized cheese are studied on days 0, 30, and 60. The result of the physicochemical survey shows the solids content, pH, and fat contents of traditional and pasteurized cheese samples decreased over 60 days, but the difference was not always statistically significant. On the other hand, the protein and salt content of traditional and pasteurized cheeses significantly increased over 60 days (p<0.05). The protein and salt content were higher in traditional samples. The results also revealed that pasteurization eliminates pathogens from cheese whereas most of the traditional Siahmazgi cheeses were infected by Coliform, Escherichia coli, yeast-mold, and staphylococcus. There was not observed salmonella infection in any samples of traditional Siahmazgi cheeses. Sensory evaluation between pasteurized and traditional Siahmazgi cheese shows that only texture has significantly changed over 60 days and the other sensory features were the same.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Nov. 12, 2019
Inclusive Education: Trends and Challenges in India
Yogeshver Prasad Sharma
Page no 362-364 |
10.36348/sjnhc.2019.v02i11.003
Inclusive education is brought about by having all children of society to become students of the same schools. So, inclusive education means, “The act of ensuring that all children despite their differences, receive the opportunity of being part of the same classroom as other children of their age, and in the procedure get the opportunity of being showing to the curriculum to their optimal potential”. Every child is special for his/her parent. And, every child has a special need for love, acceptance and a feeling of belongingness. However it gives them a whole perspective with respect to dealing with diversity or challenge negative attitudes. The trends and challenges in India are elucidated in the present paper.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 15, 2019
Psychometric Properties of The Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile II: Validation of the Self-Realization and Health Responsibility Constructs Among Kenyan University Students
Oloo Micky Olutende, Maximilla N. Wanzala, Edwin K. Wamukoya
Page no 365-373 |
10.36348/sjnhc.2019.v02i11.004
Objective: The main aim of this study was to establish psychometric properties of the subscales self-realization and health responsibility of the health-promoting lifestyle profile II tool among Kenyan university students Design: The study design was a cross-sectional analytical, that utilized quantitative methods Setting. The study was conducted in Kakamega County, located in Western Kenya. Analysis: Data were analyzed through confirmatory factor analysis, which was conducted using robust maximum likelihood estimation. The factor model was tested for validity and construct validity. Main outcome measures: subscales self-realization and health responsibility of the Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile II Results: The items for self-realization and health responsibility had a Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.72 and 0.80, indicating acceptable reliability. For self-realization, the results of the Chi-square goodness of fit test were significant, χ2(27) = 251.61, p < .001, suggesting that the model did not adequately fit the data. The fit indices showed the RMSEA index was greater than .10, RMSEA = 0.20, 90% CI = [0.18, 0.22], which is indicative of a poor model fit. The CFI was less than .90, CFI = 0.52, suggesting that the model is indicative of a poor model fit. For health responsibility, the results of the Chi-square goodness of fit test were significant, χ2(20) = 272.58, p < .001, suggesting that the model did not adequately fit the data. Fit indices values showed the RMSEA index was greater than .10, RMSEA = 0.25, 90% CI = [0.22, 0.27], which is indicative of a poor model fit. The CFI was less than .90, CFI = 0.75, suggesting that the model is indicative of a poor model fit. Conclusion: In conclusion, within the limitations of this study, the results showed that confirmatory factor analysis could not well fit the items to their latent constructs.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 24, 2019
Satisfaction with Nursing Care among Cancer Patients Admitted In Oncology Wards at a National Referral Hospital in Kenya
Tabitha Karimi Ntarangwi
Page no 374-380 |
10.36348/sjnhc.2019.v02i11.005
Background: Nursing care is meeting both physical and psychosocial needs of patients. Cancer patients experience more biopsychosocial needs than other patients, hence they require more nursing care. An oncology nurse therefore provides physical, psychosocial and spiritual care to cancer patients. The purpose of this study was to assess satisfaction with nursing care among cancer patients admitted in oncology wards at Kenyatta National Hospital. Methodology: The study design was a descriptive cross-sectional, using both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The sample size was 91 patients who were selected using purposive sampling technique. The target population were adult patients (both males and females) aged 18 years and above admitted in oncology wards(GFD and 8C) at KNH , with a confirmed diagnosis of cancer and who had received care for at least 48 hours. Data collection tool was a standardized researcher administered, semi structured questionnaire and Likert scale. Results: Majority of cancer patients, 53.8% were not satisfied with psychosocial care with 97.8% (89) having their expectations on psychosocial care partially met. 97.8% (89) of the cancer patients identified emotional support as the priority psychosocial need, with 82.4% (75) recommending improvement of the same. Majority (76.5%) had a neutral position with regard to satisfaction status with physical care. On general satisfaction, 94.5% (88) were satisfied with care in the ward with 96.7% (84) reporting that physical care was most satisfying.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2019
Knowledge, Opinions, and Behaviors Regarding the Family Planning Methods among Married Men in Sanliurfa, Turkey
İzzettin EKİNCİ, Fatma KORUK
Page no 381-385 |
10.36348/sjnhc.2019.v02i11.006
Family planning services are important for the health of mothers and babies, Family planning services are important for the health of mothers and babies, preventing both unwanted pregnancies and superfecundity. Sanliurfa has the highest fertility rate in Turkey, and the rate of giving birth at very young and old ages and mother-baby deaths are also high there. Therefore, it is important to encourage access to and use of family planning services among men in Sanliurfa, which has a patriarchal societal structure. This study aimed to determine the knowledge, opinions, and behaviors regarding FP methods among married men living in Sanliurfa, Turkey. The sample of this cross-sectional study included 300 married men aged over 18. The study found that married men living in Sanliurfa had a high level of knowledge about family planning methods; however, their use of family planning methods was low. They also held the opinion that men should actively take part in the use of family planning methods. Language and social insurance were found to be the most important factors affecting men’s use of family planning methods.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2019
Effect of Educational Protocol to Improve Mothers’ Knowledge, Practice and Attitude about Child Abuse
Reda El-Said El-badawy Ezzat
Page no 386-395 |
10.36348/sjnhc.2019.v02i11.007
Background: Child abuse is a serious problem causing physical, social and psychosocial harm to the children. Aim: To evaluate the effect of educational protocol in improving mothers’ knowledge, practice and attitude about child abuse. Design: A quasi-experimental research design [pretest -posttest] was used. Setting: At the out patient’s clinics at Zagazig University Hospitals. Sample: A purposive sample consisted of 100 mothers participated in this study and they were chosen according to inclusion criteria. Tools: Four tools were used; Interview questionnaire sheet, Mother's knowledge about child abuse, Child Abuse Prevention Attitude Scale, Check List for Expressed Practices on Child Abuse. Results: Revealed that most of the mothers were secondary education, house wives and from rural areas, there were statistical significant differences between pre\posttests regarding knowledge, practice, attitudes for the mothers regarding child abuse and there was negative association among the incidence of child abuse and the level of knowledge, practice, and attitude of their mothers. Conclusion: The applying of educational protocol for mothers was effective in enhancing their knowledge, practice, and attitudes regarding child abuse. Recommendation: Educational pamphlets about child abuse and its prevention strategies should be given to mothers in different settings such as, clinics, worksites and health care centers, and also establishing child abuse prevention programs at schools could be helpful.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 6, 2019
Cardiac Case Study: Successful Healing Treatment of A 48-Year-Old Male with Block in Heart, Using Yoga Prana Vidya (YPV) Healing System
Ramya Ashwin, Venkata Satyanarayana Nanduri
Page no 353-356 |
10.36348/sjnhc.2019.v02i11.001
Background: This case study represented a patient’s case with a relatively uncomplicated arterial blockage of the Heart, and after prompt Yoga Prana Vidya (YPV) Healing, was successfully treated thereby avoiding costly bypass surgery. Initial medical investigation report stated 90% block in the arteries of the heart and recommended for open heart surgery. Methods: This is a case study method, going through full detailed records of the patient’s health conditions pre and post treatments using YPV healing system observed through lab test records, as well as data collected from follow-up interview of the subject. Results: Analysis of the medical case documents show positive results of improvements obtained with YPV healing method used by healers. Medical investigation after YPV healing confirmed that the arterial blocks disappeared after healing sessions. Conclusion: This case study documents the evidence gathered on the effective uses of YPV in healing and treating arterial blockage. To produce holistic and optimum results, YPV uses a combination of approaches such as, (1) physical exercises including rhythmic yogic breathing, (2) Salt free diet; fruit diet, (3) Meditation techniques, (4) healing by trained and experienced healers, patient participation in group healing, self-healing by patients with regular self-practice of some specified techniques. There is ample scope to conduct further research on the application of YPV as alternatively effective and low cost medicine for various medical conditions.