European Journal of Preventive Medicine

Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2015

  • Behavioral Problems in Offspring of Bipolar Mothers

    S. Mohammad Moosavi, Mahshid Ahmadi, Mani B. Monajemi

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2015
    Pages: 167-171
    Received: Jul. 22, 2015
    Accepted: Sep. 26, 2015
    Published: Sep. 29, 2015
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    Abstract: Background and purpose: The prevalence of behavioral problems in children with mentally ill parents may be higher compared to children with mentally healthy parents. This study was carried out to assess the behavioral problems in children with bipolar mothers. Material and methods: This case-control study was conducted between 50 children (6-11 yea... Show More
  • Workplace Perception and Attitude Towards People Living with HIV/AIDS of Persons in Senior Administrative Positions in Public Universities in Nigeria

    Mabel Omonigho Akpede, Austin Itohan Ojugo, Gloria Omolegho Omi-Ujuanbi, George Obozokhale Akpede

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2015
    Pages: 172-179
    Received: Sep. 05, 2015
    Accepted: Sep. 26, 2015
    Published: Oct. 13, 2015
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    Abstract: Persons in senior administrative positions (SAP) in public universities are an important segment of the workforce, which could play an important role in the control of HIV/AIDS through their impact on the attitude to people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) both within and outside the university community. However, there is a gross dearth of information... Show More
  • Optimizing the Effect of ω-3 Fatty Acids on the Lipid Profile in Metabolic Syndrome Patients

    Ghada Mahmoud Khafagy, Mayssa Ebrahim Ali

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2015
    Pages: 180-183
    Received: Aug. 04, 2015
    Accepted: Aug. 27, 2015
    Published: Nov. 03, 2015
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    Abstract: Background: The metabolic syndrome is a clustering of metabolic abnormalities and cardiovascular risk factors. It is vital to start the lifestyle interventions and treatment early in patients with metabolic syndrome to prevent the twin global epidemics of type 2diabetes and CVD. Objective: to investigate the overall effects of omega-3 fatty acids s... Show More
  • Screening of Depression in Infertile Females Attending Infertility Clinic in Egypt: A Cross-Sectional Study

    Marwa Mostafa Ahmed, Nagwaa Eid Saad

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2015
    Pages: 184-187
    Received: Sep. 29, 2015
    Accepted: Oct. 15, 2015
    Published: Nov. 10, 2015
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    Abstract: Background: Infertility can have an extravagated impact on the psychological wellbeing of the couple and subsequently affect the marital relationship and the quality of life. Objective: To screen for depression in infertile female attending infertility clinic and to determine the severity of depression in relation to duration of infertility and oth... Show More
  • Prevalence of Low Back Pain and Associated Risk Factors Among Adama Hospital Medical College Staff, Ethiopia

    Alem Deksisa Abebe, Ephrem Mamo Gebrehiwot, Seblewengel Lema, Tilaye Workineh Abebe

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2015
    Pages: 188-192
    Received: Jun. 28, 2015
    Accepted: Jul. 24, 2015
    Published: Nov. 19, 2015
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    Abstract: Back ground: Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common work–related health problems among hospital workers. Work–related activities such as twisting, bending, sustained posture, repeated movements are regarded as associated risk factors for low back pain. The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence and associated risk factors of Low Back ... Show More
  • Iodine Deficiency in Shendi Area in River Nile State, Northern Sudan

    Faroug Bakheit Mohamed Ahmed, Esam-eddin Bakheit Mohamed Ahmed

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2015
    Pages: 193-196
    Received: Oct. 10, 2015
    Accepted: Oct. 21, 2015
    Published: Nov. 19, 2015
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    Abstract: The study was conducted to assess iodine status of Shendi area inhabitants by determination of urinary iodine excretion of Shendi basic school children. Shendi area was divided into four geographical zones according to the difference in water sources.353pupils were included in the study. Most of cases (68.6%) showed a urine iodine concentration bet... Show More
  • Professional Diploma of Family Medicine in Egypt and Sudan: Face-to-Face Versus Synchronous Distant Learning

    Marwa Mostafa Ahmed, Ghada Mahmoud Khafajy, Nagwa Eid Saad

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2015
    Pages: 197-200
    Received: Nov. 15, 2015
    Accepted: Nov. 24, 2015
    Published: Dec. 08, 2015
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    Abstract: Background: Videoconferencing technology reduces time and costs between remote locations, fill gaps in teaching services, enables meetings that would not be possible due to prohibitive travel costs, and improves access to learning Aim: To explore the effectiveness of the theoretical module of PDFM (Professional Diploma of Family Medicine) in Sudan ... Show More
  • Assessment of Antibiogram of Biofield Energy Treated Serratia marcescens

    Mahendra Kumar Trivedi, Alice Branton, Dahryn Trivedi, Gopal Nayak, Mayank Gangwar, Snehasis Jana

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2015
    Pages: 201-208
    Received: Oct. 23, 2015
    Accepted: Dec. 04, 2015
    Published: Dec. 22, 2015
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    Abstract: Serratia marcescens (S. marcescens) has become an important nosocomial pathogens and increased resistant isolates were reported. The current study evaluates the impact of an alternate energy medicine i.e. Mr. Trivedi’s biofield energy treatment on S. marcescens for changes in sensitivity pattern of antimicrobial, biochemical characteristics, and bi... Show More
  • Impact of Malnutrition and Measles Mortality on Underfives All-Cause Mortality in Gweru City, Zimbabwe, in 1960-89

    Tawanda Marufu, Seter Siziya, Willard Tinago

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2015
    Pages: 209-212
    Received: Nov. 30, 2015
    Accepted: Dec. 10, 2015
    Published: Dec. 30, 2015
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    Abstract: A study was carried out to determine secular changes in all-cause mortality rates for children aged < 5 years in 1960-1989 and their association with measles and malnutrition mortality rates in the same age group in the same period in city of Gweru, Zimbabwe. The study utilized under-fives mortality data from births and deaths registration office and measles and malnutrition surveillance data obtained from Gweru city’s public health department. Data was analysed in SPSS version 20 for windows and linear regression analysis was used to determine whether measles and malnutrition mortality rates were independent predictors of all-cause underfives mortality rates. It was found that in 1960-1989 underfives mortality rates from all causes were 10.2-63.7/1000 live births (median: 28.7, Q1 = 16.2, Q3 = 42.6) and these rates significantly and linearly declined in this period (χ2 for linear trend=165.74, p < 0.001). Measles mortality rates among underfives significantly and linearly declined (χ2 for linear trend = 812.49, p<0.001) while malnutrition mortality rates in the same age group also significantly and linearly declined (X2 for linear trend = 2411.54, p<0.001) in underfives in 1960-1989. Linear regression analysis indicated that malnutrition mortality rates (Regression Coefficient = 0.072, 95% CI = 0.039 - 0.104, p < 0.001) and measles mortality rates (Regression Coefficient = 0.029, 95% CI = 0.006-0.052, p=0.02) were independent predictors of all-cause underfives mortality rates with an adjusted coefficient of determination of 70.5% (Adjusted R2 = 0.7048) with malnutrition mortality rates uniquely explaining 21% ... Show More