JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · May 2022
Diarrhoea among Children Under Five Years of Age Residing in a Village Development Committee: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Diarrhoea is an important cause of morbidity and mortality among young children. It is reported that a large number of under five-year children still die of diarrhoea in Nepal. Nepal is striving for reducing childhood mortality by two thirds. The aim of this study is to find out the prevalence of diarrhoea among children under five years of age in a village development committee. ⋯ children; hygiene; prevalence; sanitation; water.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · May 2022
An Outbreak Investigation of Varicella Zoster among Male Military Personnel in a Military Training Centre.
Chickenpox is an acute, highly infectious disease. Outbreaks can occur in adults in closed institutional settings like hostels and barracks. This study aims to report varicella zoster outbreak among male military personnel in a military training centre. ⋯ chickenpox; military; outbreak.
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Uterine scar dehiscence or rupture is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of caesarean delivery. It is the opening of the uterine incision line that can lead to postpartum haemorrhage, pelvic hematoma, pelvic abscess, endomyometritis, generalised or localised peritonitis and sepsis. ⋯ Investigations revealed uterine scar rupture with a uterovesical collection. The case was managed conservatively with intravenous antibiotics, an intracervical Foley's catheter and a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · May 2022
Depression among Armed Police Force Soldiers Serving in a Police Headquarter: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Depression is a common mental health problem among soldiers worldwide. Depression decreases the efficiency and productivity of the soldiers. The objective of this research is to find out the prevalence of depression among armed police force soldiers serving in a police headquarter. ⋯ armed forces personnel; depression; depressive symptoms; soldiers.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · May 2022
Organophosphorus Poisoning among Acute Poisoning Cases Presenting to the Emergency Department of a Secondary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Organophosphorus is an easily available compound, especially in agriculture and farming related areas. This study evaluated organophosphorus poisoning among the population in those high-risk areas. The main objective of this study is to find out the prevalence of organophosphorus poisoning among acute poisoning cases presenting to the Emergency Department of a secondary care centre. ⋯ acetaminophen; emergency departments; organophosphorus poisoning; prevalence.