Leprosy is an infectious disease that is brought on by the rod-shaped, acid-fast bacteria Mycobacterium leprae. The illness mostly affects the skin, eyes, peripheral nerves, and mucosa of the upper respiratory tract. Leprosy is curable, and prompt medical attention can help avoid disability. Multidrug therapy can be used to treat leprosy (MDT). Droplets from the lips and nose are prone to spread leprosy during frequent and intimate contact with untreated people. For the disease to be completely eradicated as a public health problem, early detection and treatment with multidrug therapy (MDT) are necessary. If leprosy is not treated, it can result in long-term harm to the skin, nerves, limbs, and eyes. There were 208 619 new leprosy cases worldwide in 2018, according to official data from 159 countries in six different WHO regions. Based on statistics, the prevalence rate is 0.2/10 000.
Review Article
July 29, 2022
“Impact of Yoga in Daily Life”-A Literature Review
Mrs. Rajeshwari Kambi, Mr. Mahendrakumar Nalatwadmath, Ms. Samarin J. Awati
Page Numbers : 156-157
DOI : 10.36348/sjnhc.2022.v05i07.005
Yoga is a way to achieve complete balance between the body, mind, and soul. The Sanskrit word yuj, which implies union, is where the word yoga first appeared. Fusion of the individual and the collective mind. Practicing yoga can help you keep your equilibrium. Avoiding various health issues requires proper equilibrium. Your body gains a lot from yoga. Your ability to focus and how you approach problems both increase. It's a lifetime choice rather than just an activity. Your mind, body, and spirit will all benefit from it in various ways.
Original Research Article
July 25, 2022
Nursing Students’ Perception about Peer Assisted Learning and Seminar in Pediatric Nursing at International University of Africa, Sudan
Fatima Alzahra Abdul Rahman Galgam, Nahla Elradhi Abdulrahman Mohammed, Nadia Mamoun Amin, Mohammed Jebreldar Abuanja Nimer
Page Numbers : 149-155
DOI : 10.36348/sjnhc.2022.v05i07.004
Background: In nursing education, a variety of small group teaching approaches are employed to improve students learning and motivate them to actively participate in the teaching and learning process. Peer Assisted Learning has recently grown in popularity and gained substantial interest. This study aimed to explore the perception of nursing students about Peer Assisted Learning and Seminar method in paediatric nursing. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional design was adopted. All The ninety students in semester seven paediatric nursing course were enrolled. A semi- structured, self-administered questionnaire was used to collect the data. SPSS version 23 was used to analyse the data which then expressed in frequencies and percentages, mean, weighted mean, and SD. qualitative data were analyzed, and key themes were identified. Results: the findings showed that all students reported a greater positive perception in Peer Assisted Learning than Seminar in development of learning - teaching skills with mean score of 4.30, 3.66 respectively. Collaboration and interaction, the repose mean score of 4.27 and 3.43 respectively, learning environment the repose mean score of 4.40, 3.61 respectively. Students perceived Peer Assisted Learning as a more effective and favourable method for paediatric nursing in their comments in terms of improving their learning–teaching skills. Self-confidence, self-reflection, communication and demonstration skills, and motivating, enjoyable learning environment. Conclusion: Peer Assisted Learning had remarkable benefits as teaching / learning method comparing to Seminar among nursing students. It could be incorporated in the nursing curriculum.
Original Research Article
July 25, 2022
Assessment of the Biochemical Parameters of the Second Filial Generation Pups From the Wistar Rats Fed with Calcium Carbide Ripened Orange
Dr. Ogoun Timipa Richard
Page Numbers : 144-148
DOI : 10.36348/sjnhc.2022.v05i07.003
Fruits are useful food substances that provide unique and essential nutrients for the body. This present study is aimed at evaluation the toxic effect on the Biochemical indices of the second filial generation pup from the Wistar rats fed with Calcium Carbide forced ripened orange fruits. Mature unripe oranges were plucked off from the orange plant in Ogu, Yenagoa, Bayelsa state. They were forced to ripe with 10g calcium carbide which was placed in a bowl containing 5ml of water apparently used to dissolved it in a closed metal bucket containing 1kg of the matured orange rapped with black nylon and was kept two days [48 hours] to ripe. After ripening, sampled fruits were washed and juiced. 600g of calcium carbide forced ripened orange was peeled and blended in an electric blender with 350ml/L of distilled water to form the orange juice. The orange juice was filtered with a clean fine sieve and was poured into clean bottles labeled [CaC2 forced ripened orange juice] which was then stored in a refrigerator for further usage. 21 adult Wister rats [10 males and 11 females] weighing between 126.9- 213.3g were used for this study. The experimental Wistar rats were cohort into two and was allowed to acclimatize for two weeks (fed with grower mash with clean water ) at libitum then, different dosage of the fruit juice were administered orally based on their body weight. Group 1: Normal control group of 6 rats [3 males and 3 females] receive normal water and feeds only as placebo. Group 2: Treatment Group [2] of 6 rats [3 males and 3 females] received Calcium Carbide ripened orange juice. The treatment lasted for four weeks. The adult Wistar rats were allowed to copulate freely during and after the acclimatization and treatment period. Wistar rats birthed and the Pups of the different groups were collected according to the treatment protocols. The parent Wistar rats was still kept in their distinctive cages without treatment but was allowed free access to feed on the growers mash, clean water and copulation at libitum. They birthed again for the second time [Second Filial Generation] and the Pups were weighed at birth, at one week and two weeks, then they were sacrificed at the end of the second week and blood samples were collected from the two distinctive cohorts for Biochemical assay. Biochemical assay was done and results indicates reduction all the tested indices; AST, ALT, ALP, Creatinine, Urea, Albumin, Tottal protein, Total Cholesterol, Bilirubin, Lactate Dehydrogenase[LDH] in the Second Filial Generation Pups of the Calcium Carbide treated Wistar rat. Nutrients from the fruit induced with Calcium Carbide consumed during pregnancy permanently impact on the developing fetus of the Wistar rats which is expressed later in life.
Original Research Article
July 16, 2022
Correlation of Cock Fish Consumption to Healing Circumcision Wounds in Desa Lestari Dadi-Pegajahan Serdang Bedagai
Andilala, Safriana, Akmal Royhan Sirait
Page Numbers : 141-143
DOI : 10.36348/sjnhc.2022.v05i07.002
Circumcision is the act of cutting to remove the entire foreskin from the penis. The frenulum of the penis can also be cut simultaneously in a procedure called a frenectomy. The word circumcision comes from the Latin circum meaning to twist and caedere meaning to cut (A Firmansyah et al,). The formulation of the problem in this study is to find out how the relationship between the influence of snakehead fish consumption on wound healing after circumcision. The research method used in this scientific paper is the grounded method, through a qualitative approach. The relationship between snakehead fish consumption and circumcision wound healing is because snakehead fish itself has a high protein content, namely albumin in snakehead fish (Nugroho, 2015). The conclusion of this study through direct observation on the sixth day is that the protein content in snakehead fish is higher than in other types of fish, the albumin content of snakehead fish reaches 6.22%.
Original Research Article
July 12, 2022
Work Motivation and Performance among Indonesia Nurses during Pandemic COVID-19 at Qatar
Introduction: Since March 11, 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted social and business activities, resulting in many companies going out of business due to limited economic transactions. All health care sectors are required to performed COVID-19 screening before services are carried out and provide COVID-19 vaccination services. Aim: The purpose of this study was to describe the motivational experience and performance of Indonesian nurses working in Qatar during the pandemic COVID-19. Research Methods: This type of research is qualitative, using 15 Indonesian nurses as informants were working in Qatar. In Qatar there are 51 Indonesian nurses who are actively working as registered nurses. The research instruments used were interviews and recordings. Interviews with informants were conducted one by one. The data that has been entered into the Nvivo system, then a qualitative content analysis is carried out to find the matics related to work motivation and performance. Results: The results show that Indonesian nurses still want to work in Qatar until they retire for the following reasons: (1) getting a high salary, (2) being able to live as a family in Qatar, (3) there are opportunities for international standard school children in Qatar with free from the company, (4) get leave tickets for family members every year, and (5) get premium class health insurance for employees and their family members. The themes of work motivation found in Indonesian nurses who worked during the pandemic COVID-19 in Qatar were: (1) good financial support, (2) leadership support, (3) personal protective equipment support, (4) occupational health support, (5) work environment support, (6) family support, (7) work obligations, and (8) professional obligations. The performance of Indonesian nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic was demonstrated by: (1) working comfortably because personal protective equipment facilities were adequate and work facilities were quite comfortable even in the summer, (2) working by carrying out special work procedures in handling COVID-19, (3) work in accordance with working conditions, especially in the use of personal protective equipment, (4) work carefully when dealing with highly virulent infectious diseases, and (5) work professionally in accordance with nursing process standards. Conclusion: Indonesian nurses still want to work in Qatar due of getting a high salary and family living allowances in Qatar, being able to gather with family members and send their children to international school in Qatar. The themes of factors work motivation found in Indonesian nurses who work during the COVID-19 pandemic season in Qatar are: (1) financial support, (2) leadership support, (3) personal protective equipment support, (4) occupational health support, (5) work environment support, (6) family support, (7) work obligations, and (8) professional obligations. The performance of Indonesian nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic was shown by: (1) working in accordance with work procedures to carry out COVID-19 screening, (2) working wearing complete personal protective equipment, especially when dealing with patients with signs and symptoms of COVID-19, (3) work carefully in order to avoid exposure to infectious diseases from patients with COVID-19, (4) work in accordance with working conditions, this causes an additional burden and gets overtime pay if there is additional working hours and professional work in accordance with nursing professional standards.
Review Article
June 15, 2022
Suicide & Its Prevention
Mrs. Shireen Samson
Page Numbers : 128-129
DOI : 10.36348/sjnhc.2022.v05i06.002
Suicide is the intentional infliction of death on oneself. It is the leading cause of death on the planet. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among 15 to 19-year-olds. 79 percent of global suicides occur in low- and middle-income countries. Ingestion of pesticides, hanging, and the use of firearms are among the most common methods of suicide in the world. India's suicide rate increased to 230,314 in 2016. Suicide was the leading cause of mortality in both the 15–29 and 15–39 year age groups. Over 800,000 people die by suicide every year around the world, with 135,000 (17%) of them being Indian citizens, who make up 17.5 percent of the global population. Every year, significantly more people try to commit suicide than actually do so. A past suicide attempt is the single most important risk factor for suicide in the general population. In 2012, Tamil Nadu had the highest suicide rate (12.5%), followed by Maharashtra (11.9%) and West Bengal (10.1%). (11.0 percent). In 2012, Tamil Nadu and Kerala had the highest suicide rates per 100,000 people among states with large populations. Male suicides outnumber female suicides roughly 2:1 in India. Suicides are estimated to number in the millions in India. For example, a study published in The Lancet predicted 187,000 suicides in India in 2010, despite the Indian government's official statistics claiming 134,600 suicides in the same year. According to WHO data, India's age-standardized suicide rate for women is 16.4 per 100,000 (6th highest in the world) and for males is 25.8 per 100,000 (22nd).
