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A Cross-sectional Study to Assess the Patient's Confidence Regarding Secondary Lifestyle Modification and Knowledge of Heart Attack Symptoms Following Percutaneous Revascularization in Selected Hospitals of Navi Mumbai, India

Rubina Ansari, Rita Lakhani & Yamini Patil · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Background of the Study: Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is affecting millions of people in both developed and developing countries. Although the rate of death attributable to the disease has declined in developed countries in the past several decades, it is still the leading cause...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i64B35324

Sociodemographic Correlates of Warfarin Knowledge in Warfarin Patients

Muhammad Shahid Iqbal & Salah-Ud-Din Khan · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Objective: This study aimed to determine sociodemographic correlates of warfarin knowledge in warfarin patients. Methods: A cross-sectional study using a newly developed and validated research tool was conducted in warfarin patients. Data was collected by convenience sampling met...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i62B35750

A Cross Sectional Study on Knowledge, Attitude and Perception of Uterine Fibroids among Women with Fibroids Attending a Tertiary Health Care Centre in Chennai, India

V. K. Sowmithra & A. Jayarakkini · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Introduction: Fibroids are the most common benign neoplasms of the reproductive age group. Both hormonal and genetic factors contribute to the etiology. Only 20%-50% of women affected with fibroids, exhibit symptoms. The management strategies are usually individualized based on p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i63B35247

A Cross Sectional Study to Assess the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Contraceptive Methods among Postpartum Women, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India

P. K. Tejasvi & . Akanksha · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Background: Family planning programmes exist to protect the welfare of the mother and child and in turn, care about the welfare of the family. Irrespective of socioeconomic status or place of residence every member of the country should have access to the right contraceptive meth...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i63A35234

Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Related to Healthcare Ethics among Medical and Dental Postgraduate Students in Central India

Bhairavi Kale, Sudhir Ninave, Chitrika Subhadarsanee & Priyanka Jaiswal · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Aim: To assess knowledge, practices and attitudes to health care ethics among Postgraduate Medical and Dental Students Materials and Methods: The total number of 180 post graduates students will be participated in the study during the Period of 6 months. This will be the Question...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i63A35233

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Study on Effects of Smoking, Alcohol and Substance Abuse on Human Health among Students

V. C. Abishek & R. Kannan · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Introduction: It is well documented that tobacco, alcohol and drug use can be detrimental to health. However, little is known about the effect of smoking, alcohol and substance abuse on human among students. The aim of this study was to study the effect of smoking, alcohol and su...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i63A35242

Knowledge And Awareness on Oral Care Among Mothers of Children Less Than Five Years Old: A Survey

Naz Fathima Raj Mohamed, R. Gayathri & V. Vishnu Priya · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Introduction: Health-related behaviors are influenced by knowledge and awareness, with oral health being no exception. It is well-known that oral diseases are influenced by social determinants. Children depend on their parents and caretakers for maintenance of their oral health s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i61B35499

Antibiotics’ Self-medication and Its Knowledge among Healthcare Practitioners

Salah-Ud-Din Khan & Muhammad Shahid Iqbal · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Objective: The study aimed to evaluate the knowledge and usage pattern of antibiotics among HCPs. Methods: A cross-sectional study was done using a validated research tool to obtain the required data. Data was obtained using different questions regarding the knowledge and usage p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i61A35656

Coenzyme Q10 Supplements’ Knowledge among Cardiac Patients

Yaman W. Kassab, Muhammad Zahid Iqbal, Amra Salahuddin, Muhammad Umer Abdul Moiz, Haroon Khalid Syed, Abdullah Ehsan, Abdul Haseeb, Abdullah Mohammed Alghamdi, Ganesh Sritheran Paneerselvam, Krupavaram Bethala & Muhammad Shahid Iqbal · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Background: Most studies showed fair evidence on the benefits of Coenzyme Q10 supplements in improving cardiac functions and preventing cardiovascular diseases. This study aimed to assess knowledge of Coenzyme Q10 supplements among cardiac patients. Methods: This was a cross-sect...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i61A35660

Assessment of PAM (Pesticide Awareness Module) as Community Teaching Tool

S. Chalakh & P. Desai · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Background: The ability of students to understand and support the needs of the community is at the heart of community-based education. Because India is a developing country with a large proportion of the population living in villages, the medical education system must guarantee t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i60B35096

Knowledge, Awareness and Practice of Periodontal Therapy during Pregnancy among Dental Professionals

P. Santhanam, M. Jeevitha, Selvaraj Jayaraman & M. Naveen Kumar · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Aim: To assess the knowledge, awareness and practice of periodontal therapy during pregnancy among dental professionals Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 100 dental professionals in and around Chennai. A well-structured questionnaire consisted...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i60B35100

Attitude about Coenzyme Q10 Supplements among Cardiac Patients

Yaman W. Kassab, Muhammad Zahid Iqbal, Amra Salahuddin, Muhammad Umer Abdul Moiz, Haroon Khalid Syed, Abdullah Ehsan, Abdul Haseeb, Krupavaram Bethala, H. Jaasminerjiit Kaur & Muhammad Shahid Iqbal · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Background: This study aimed to assess attitude of cardiac patients about Coenzyme Q10 supplements. Methods: A cross-sectional study using convenience sampling based on inclusion and exclusion criteria was conducted among cardiac patients. This study was conducted using a self-ad...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i60B35659

Environmental Knowledge and Perception of Secondary School Students in Katsina, Nigeria

Sani Abubakar Mashi, Fatima Mohammed, Bassey Ubom & Amina Ibrahim Inkani · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2021

This study assesses environmental knowledge of some selected secondary school students in Katsina, Nigeria. Three representative schools out of total 39 were selected for the purpose of this study. These are (i) Ulul Al-Bab Science Secondary School (Co-educational School, both gi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2021/v16i430277

Perception of Junior Doctors and Nurses towards the COVID-19 Disease in a Tertiary Care Centre in North India- A Questionnaire Based Study

Puneeta Gupta, Rohit Raina, Yasir Majid, Khushboo Mir & Anil K. Gupta · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2021

Background: Resident or junior doctors and nursing staff make up the backbone of any public health care facility more so in cases of centers affiliated to teaching hospitals. Resident physicians have the most prolonged contact with patients as they represent the first communicati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2021/v16i430189

Neonatal Jaundice: Knowledge, Attitude and Practice among Pregnant Women Attending the Antenatal Clinic of Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria

Boma Awoala West, Josephine Enekole Aitafo & Basil Omiebi Altraide · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2021

Aim: This study was undertaken to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice towards neonatal jaundice among pregnant women. Study Design: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out in the antenatal clinic of the Rivers St...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i2330559