Vol. 01, Issue 2, July 2014

Diabetes Distress among type 2 Diabetic Patients

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Diabetes Distress among type 2 Diabetic Patients Roy, Falguny; Mehriban, Nadira; Ferdous, Galib; Fahim, Nahian Fyrose; Akter, Jeasmin; Ali, S.M. Keramat A cross sectional study is carried out among 165 adult type 2 diabetes patients attending at the outpatient department of Bangladesh Institute of Research and Rehabilitation in Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders (BIRDEM) Dhaka. Sample is taken purposively. Data are collected through face to face interview and records review. Diabetes distress scale (DDS 17) was measured cut-off value of <2 for little or no distress 2-2.9 for moderate distress and >3 for high distress. It wes observed that 22.42% had high distress,26.1% moderate distress and rest of the 51.5% had little or no distress. The average score of total diabetes distress is 2.17 ± 0.75. The average score of each domain such as emotional burden physician related distress, regimen–related distress and interpersonal distress is (3.49± 1.52), (1.13±0.32), (2.12±0.85) .“Emotional Burden” is considered as the most important domain in measuring diabetes distress. The influence of age on level of diabetes distress is statically significant (p<0.001). The distress scale gradually increase higher from 40 years and continue till 59. The influence of residential status on level of diabetes distress is also statically significant (p<0.001). Respondents from sub-urban areas suffered more distressed symptoms than those from urban areas (53.3% vs.45.7%). The influence of smoking on level of diabetes distressed is statistically significant (p<0.005). Respondents who were the members of the having ever smoker group had highest percentage of distressed symptoms (58.5%). The influence of BMI on level of diabetes distressed is statistically significant (p<0.001). Respondents who were the members of the obese group had highest percent of distress symptoms (100%) they also the group of experience highest percentage of high distress (83.3%). There is a strong positive correlation between two variable [r=0.64,p<0.001] ; diabetes distress score with duration of diabetes mellitus. The influence of duration since detection of diabetes mellitus on level of diabetes distress is statistically significant (p<0.001). Respondents who were having diabetes of >10 years had highest percentage of distressed symptoms. Diabetes distress showed significant relationship with glycemic status. Respondents who were the members of the insulin group had highest percentages of distressed symptoms. The influence of diabetic complication on level of diabetic distress is statistically significantly (p<0.001). Respondents who were the members of having complications group had highest percentage of distressed symptoms.

Investigation of Self-Medication Practices of Medicines Among Biological Science Students of Dhaka University in Bangladesh

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Investigation of Self-Medication Practices of Medicines Among Biological Science Students of Dhaka University in Bangladesh Saqueeb, Nazmus; Rahman, Md. Mustafezur; Arifur Rahman1, Md. Self-medication, as one element of self-care, is the selection and use of medicines by individuals to treat self recognized illnesses or symptoms. It is practiced significantly worldwide even though its type, extent and reasons for its practice may vary. Descriptive cross sectional study was conducted on 180 Bioscience students in University of Dhaka from April to June 2012. Pre-tested and validated questionnaires were employed as tools for data collection. Study populations were determined by using two stages stratified random sampling methods. Among the 165 respondents (students), 104(63.03%) were male students whereas 61(36.36%) were female students aged between 20-25(87.87%). Only 12.12% were aged below 20. Headache 70(42.42%) was the most frequently reported symptoms for taking self-medication followed by Fever 62(37.57%). Prior experience 93(56.36%) and In emergency use 84(50.91%) were the two major reasons pr for self-medication. The most common classes of drugs used in self-medication in the current study were analgesics, in particular, Paracetamol, which was reported by 92(51%) of the respondents followed by Antacids 32(17%). Self-decisions 109(66.06%) followed by relatives 34 (20.61%) were the two most frequently reported source of drug information for self-medication in this study. Out of 165 respondents, most of them 122(74%) agreed with the practice self-medication while only 43(26%) disagreed.

Role of Oral Hygiene on Occurrence of Rheumatic Fever Among Bangladeshi Children

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Role of Oral Hygiene on Occurrence of Rheumatic Fever Among Bangladeshi Children Anam, Mahzuma; Ali, Shah Mohammad Keramat; Mehriban, Nadira; Fahim, Nahian Fyrose Oral hygiene is the practice of keeping the mouth clean and healthy by brushing and flossing to prevent tooth decay and gum disease This case control study was aimed to compare oral hygiene practices and oral health status between Rheumatic Fever case and control group among Bangladeshi Children and to assess socio –demographic and environmental factors influencing Rheumatic fever. Among 124 children 62 rheumatic fever cases of 5-15 years of age children were taken; 62 children of the same age without rheumatic fever were chosen as control group. The mean ± SD age of the children was 10 ± 2.41 years with a range between 6 and 15 years of age and 56 (45.2%) were male and 68(54.8%) were female. Regarding the method of tooth brushing 45.2% of rheumatic fever cases practiced. Satisfactory method of tooth brushing and only 12.9% of the control , so there was significant difference in method of tooth brushing between two groups (x2=15.557.p=0.00 ). Female 62.9% were more affected by rheumatic fever than males (37.1%). Fever and joint pain were the most common sign and symptoms of rheumatic fever. Rheumatic fever occurrence was more in the children whose mothers were housewives (x2=11.090; P=0.011).

Phytochemical Screening and Dpph Free Radical Scavenging Activity of Centella Asiatica (L)

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Phytochemical Screening and Dpph Free Radical Scavenging Activity of Centella Asiatica (L) Rahman, Md. Mustafezur; Saqueeb, Nazmus; Faruk, Md. Al; Rahman, Md. Arifur; Sathi, Zakia Sultana The present study was aimed at investigating the chemical profiles of the methanolic extract of leaves of Centella asiatica as well as to assess its antioxidative activity. In this study, a methanolic extract (50 g/L) was obtained by infusion followed by cold maceration for 24 h. The phytochemical screening of the plant extract demonstrated the presence of several classes of compounds like alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins and steroids. The concentration of the plant extract needed for 50% scavenging (IC50) of DPPH was found to be 40.4 μg/ml whereas IC50values for the positive control was found to be 16.34 μg/ml for BHT and 65.03 μg/ml for Ascorbic acid (AS).