JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Jan 2022
Repeat Cesarean Section among Pregnant Women in a Tertiary Center of Nepal: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Cesarean Section is the most common obstetrics surgery done for both maternal and fetal indications. There is a rising trend of cesarean section rates which is associated with increased maternal morbidities. This study aims to find out the prevalence of repeat Cesarean Section among women with previous cesarean sections done in a tertiary centre. ⋯ The prevalence of Repeat Cesarean Cection from our study was similar to other studies done in similar settings. Repeat Cesarean Cection confers peri-operative morbidities which adversely affect postoperative recovery. Repeat Cesarean Cection continues to contribute to morbidity over subsequent pregnancies and serious maternal morbidity.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Jan 2022
Acute Respiratory Infections among Under-five Children Admitted in a Tertiary Hospital of Nepal: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Acute respiratory infection is a major cause of mortality and morbidity among under-five children in developing countries. Children under five years of age are most vulnerable to various common but treatable conditions. The objective of this study is to find the prevalence of acute respiratory infections among under-five hospitalized children in a tertiary hospital of central Nepal. ⋯ Acute respiratory infection is the most common reason for hospital admission among children under five years of age and the prevalence was high as compared to the standard study. The chief complaints are fever and cough.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Jan 2022
Perception of Health Care Practitioners of Government Designated COVID-19 Hospitals of Nepal towards the Management of COVID-19 Pandemic: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Amidst the chaos of COVID-19, health care practitioners are persistently providing services and experiencing many challenges. This study aimed to determine the perception of health care practitioners of government designated COVID-19 hospitals of Nepal towards the management of COVID-19 pandemic. ⋯ The satisfactory perception of the health care practitioners in our study towards the management of COVID-19 pandemic in Nepal is lower as compared to the other studies in Nepal and abroad.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Jan 2022
Median Nerve Passing below the Ulnar Head of Pronator Teres in Cadavers of a Medical College in Western Nepal: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Median nerve passes between two heads of pronator teres muscle while passing through the elbow. Detailed knowledge of these variations in the course of Median Nerve in relation to pronator teres and its neighboring structure is required for diagnosis of pronator syndrome. The aim of the study is to find out the proportion of Median Nerve passing below the ulnar head of pronator teres in cadavers of a medical college in Western Nepal. ⋯ Our study shows that the median nerve passed below the ulnar head of pronator teres muscle is higher as compared to other studies done in similar settings. Thus, knowledge of variations in the course of Median Nerve in elbow has immense importance in the academic and clinical arena.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Jan 2022
Self-medication among Medical Students and Staffs of a Tertiary Care Centre during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Self-medication is a common practice worldwide. Major problems related to self-medication are wastage of resources, increased resistance of pathogens, adverse reactions, and prolonged suffering. This study aimed to find the prevalence of self-medication among medical students and staffs of a tertiary care centre during the COVID-19 pandemic. ⋯ The prevalence of self-medication during the COVID-19 pandemic is lower compared to that of other developing countries. Paracetamol and Vitamin C are the most consumed drugs for self-medication and Azithromycin is the most used prescription-only drug for self-medication during the COVID-19 pandemic.