Prevalence, knowledge, and attitudes toward herbal medicines among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in Prince Mansour Military Hospital in Taif
CONCLUSION: Herbal medicines use during pregnancy is a common practice among women in Taif city, Saudi Arabia. Less frequent ANC visits was associated with high probability of herbal medicine use during pregnancy. Majority of pregnant women agreed that herbals are beneficial if recommended by doctor.PMID:37649749 | PMC:PMC10465024 | DOI:10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_295_23 (Source: Primary Care)
Source: Primary Care - August 31, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Dhelal M Alkhaldi Sawsan S Alkhammash Source Type: research
Burns Depression Scale Today (BDST): A validation study of BDST against the reference standard of PHQ-9
CONCLUSION: This audit validates BDST against PHQ-9 and finds it an excellent case-finding tool compared to PHQ-9. This is the first validation study of BDST.PMID:37649750 | PMC:PMC10465026 | DOI:10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_9_23 (Source: Primary Care)
Source: Primary Care - August 31, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Carolyn Matthew Nina Dahle Rachel Roskvist Fiona Moir Bruce Arroll Source Type: research
Assessment of emotional stress among patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnea: A cross-sectional study
CONCLUSION: There is a high psychological stress level among patients suffering from OSA. The females had higher predictions when compared to males. Such patients should be offered an intervention program aimed at stress management to enhance their quality of life.PMID:37649751 | PMC:PMC10465031 | DOI:10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_2310_22 (Source: Primary Care)
Source: Primary Care - August 31, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Bhawna Shyamsukha Sharayu V Nimonkar Vikram M Belkhode Priyanka Paul Surekha Godbole Source Type: research
Virtual reality a technological miracle transforming physical rehabilitation: A scoping review
J Family Med Prim Care. 2023 Jul;12(7):1257-1260. doi: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1216_22. Epub 2023 Jul 14.ABSTRACTPhysical rehabilitation is evolving day by day. In the same way, simulation in rehabilitation is increasing and has now become a cornerstone for rehabilitation programs. Increase in the number of new protocols, clinical methods, and treatment standardization, virtual reality is appearing as a new medium to deliver the simulation. Virtual reality gives the benefits of forming standardized treatment protocols on demand for various conditions repetitively with a cost-effective delivery system. This was an observational...
Source: Primary Care - August 31, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Chaitanya A Kulkarni Om C Wadhokar Source Type: research
Psychiatric morbidities among patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus attending outpatient department in a rural area of North India
CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of anxiety and depression among rural diabetic patients was found to be quite high. Diabetic patients need thorough screening for psychiatric evaluation, and there is an urgent need for psychiatric counselling at regular intervals.PMID:37649753 | PMC:PMC10465036 | DOI:10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_2178_22 (Source: Primary Care)
Source: Primary Care - August 31, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Mudassir Majeed Rajiv K Gupta Rashmi Kumari Bhavna Langer Mehak T Mir Richa Mahajan Riya Gupta Jyoti Bala Sakshi Manhas None Sumaira Source Type: research
Are we providing complete drug information to its users? Status of information adequacy of package insert in India
CONCLUSION: Numerous facets of information are lacking in PIs, and they do not impart whole information, especially of Indian origin, as per objective IDS.PMID:37649754 | PMC:PMC10465050 | DOI:10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1883_22 (Source: Primary Care)
Source: Primary Care - August 31, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Shubha Singhal Rima B Shah Kiran G Piparva Siddhartha Dutta Source Type: research
Ocular involvement-An unusual initial presentation of chronic myeloid leukemia: A case report
We describe a case of a 29-year-old male who presented in our ophthalmology out-patient department (OPD) with complaints of painless, diminution of vision, which was sudden in onset in right eye (RE) and loss of vision in left eye (LE) for four and seven days, respectively. There had been a history of loss of weight and appetite for the past 2 months. The visual acuity (VA) recorded was finger counting two meters in RE and perception of light in LE with an inaccurate projection of rays in both eyes (BE). The anterior segment evaluation of both eyes (BE) was normal. Fundus revealed multiple elevated yellow subretinal lesion...
Source: Primary Care - August 31, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Mittali Khurana Anupam Singh Himani Pal Arvind K Gupta Barun Kumar Source Type: research
Perceptions regarding child care and perinatal depression during COVID-19 pandemic - A cross-sectional community-based survey from Uttar Pradesh
CONCLUSIONS: Perinatal depression is highly prevalent during the ongoing pandemic. Hence, regular screening, psychoeducation, awareness regarding safe breast feeding, and child care practices are recommended.PMID:37649756 | PMC:PMC10465041 | DOI:10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_2431_22 (Source: Primary Care)
Source: Primary Care - August 31, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Manoj Prithviraj Mahima Mittal Pradip Kharya Hari Shanker Joshi Anchala Bhardwaj Source Type: research
The effect of screen use on sleep quality among adolescents in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
CONCLUSION: In conclusion, the study revealed that adolescents in Riyadh had a high frequency rate and duration of screen use which may exceed 6 hours daily with nearly half of them with poor sleep quality, feeling fatigue, daytime sleepiness, and lack of concentration.PMID:37649757 | PMC:PMC10465044 | DOI:10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_159_23 (Source: Primary Care)
Source: Primary Care - August 31, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Yara Alshoaibi Wejdan Bafil Maheen Rahim Source Type: research
The prevalence and associated factors of lower back pain among surgeons in Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia
CONCLUSIONS: General surgeons have the highest prevalence, according to the results of this study. Appropriate measures should be adopted to avoid this occupational health issue. We emphasize the importance of performing a periodic examination and follow-up on the health status of surgeons' spines and providing educational information about LBP and the best ways to avoid it. We advocate an ergonomic examination of workplace conditions and regular counseling sessions to encourage people to use their backs more properly with correct posture.PMID:37649758 | PMC:PMC10465029 | DOI:10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_468_22 (Source: Primary Care)
Source: Primary Care - August 31, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Asim A Aldaheri Mohammed M Aljuhani Reem E Aldaheri Source Type: research
Knowledge, attitude, and practice of primary care physicians for pretravel counseling for type 2 diabetes patients in Jazan Region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
CONCLUSION: The PHC physicians in Jazan Region, KSA, had a moderate level of knowledge and practice as well as encouraging attitude concerning pretravel counseling for type 2 diabetic patients. However, their knowledge and attitude from one side were not associated with their practice from the other side.PMID:37649759 | PMC:PMC10465030 | DOI:10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1529_22 (Source: Primary Care)
Source: Primary Care - August 31, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Ibrahim M Alhumsi Source Type: research
Assessment of quality of routine immunization in rural areas of Doiwala Block, Dehradun
CONCLUSION: The study highlights that most of the ANMs at the immunization centre were having good knowledge and were adequately trained for maintaining cold chains at session sites.PMID:37649760 | PMC:PMC10465028 | DOI:10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_2312_22 (Source: Primary Care)
Source: Primary Care - August 31, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Prakash Kumar Rohit Katre Pallavi Singh Mahendra Singh Vartika Saxena Source Type: research
Comparative assessment of SARS CoV2-associated mortalities in 3 COVID waves and related risk factors: The South Kashmir's experience
CONCLUSION: We identify the peaked mortalities in the second encounter which was predicted by age, comorbidities such as hypertension, and diabetes.PMID:37649761 | PMC:PMC10465047 | DOI:10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_2318_22 (Source: Primary Care)
Source: Primary Care - August 31, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Shujat Gul Asifa Ali Nawaz Ahmad Sheikh Irfan Gul Tariq Sultan Sheikh Priyadarshi Prajjwal Source Type: research
Tachycardia and fever after packed red cell (PRC) infusion: A case report
J Family Med Prim Care. 2023 Jul;12(7):1457-1459. doi: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_647_22. Epub 2023 Jul 14.ABSTRACTA 56-year-old female patient with a body weight of 60 kg was brought to the hospital with hematemesis and received one unit of packed red cells (PRCs) for this condition. After 30 min, the patient experienced tachycardia of 120 beats/min and an increased body temperature of 102°F. The patient had no relevant medical history of allergy or similar episodes in the past. The patient was not suffering from any coagulopathies or sickle cell anaemia, which is a prevalent condition in the region. The patient was receiving t...
Source: Primary Care - August 31, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Swanand S Pathak Shailesh R Nagpure Rupesh A Warbhe Dattaprasad N Kumbhakarna Source Type: research
Need for implementation of safe medication practice to avoid medication errors - A journey through case series
J Family Med Prim Care. 2023 Jul;12(7):1464-1467. doi: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_2016_22. Epub 2023 Jul 14.ABSTRACTPatient safety is seriously threatened by medication errors. Pharmacological therapy aims to accomplish particular therapeutic objectives that improve patient quality of life while reducing patient risk. To develop a clear plan for minimizing medication errors and establishing safe and effective medication practices, the study's major goal is to identify the key locations at which medication errors usually occur. The five scenarios presented here demonstrate the frequent errors that took place, including communicati...
Source: Primary Care - August 31, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Pritama Paul Nikhil Era Uttam K Paul Source Type: research
