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Shrivastava, P. K.
- Nutritional Status of Tribal and Non Tribal Children of a Slum in Jagdalpur (Bastar), India
Authors
1 Dept. of Community Medicine, Govt. Medical College, Jagdalpur, Bastar-494001, IN
2 Govt. Medical College, Jagdalpur, Bastar-494001, IN
Source
Research Journal of Science and Technology, Vol 3, No 4 (2011), Pagination: 200-203Abstract
Research Question: The menace of ignoring girls, peculiar in north and north-west regions, has now extended to entire country.
Material Methods: One hundred eleven children (Tribal 46 and Non Tribal 65) of both sexes belongs to zero to six years of age of a slum in Jagdalpur (BASTAR) tribal heart land of India were included in the study. Their weight for age was considered as an independent criterion for judging the status of girl child in comparisons to their male counter parts. Statistical Analysis: was expressed in terms of simple proportion and Chi - square test. Findings on comparison of age for weight in both tribal and non tribal community, an insignificant difference were noted for all age group of children.
Interpretation: This all indicate that community had been uncaring towards girl child.
Recommendations: (i) A new curriculum with objective of "mindset about gender perspectives must be changed" will have to be evolved for the school going children. (ii) Fees-free girl education (have knowledge be prosperous) i.e. voluntary payment of fee from primary to the highest degree level including technical education and be mandatory up to 14 years of age, without discrimination on account of caste, Religion, economic and social status etc. With special provision to the families comes under poverty line, for compensation as incentive for wages, the girl suppose to earn during her study period, must be made an integral and permanent part of all policies either proposed or going to be proposed for the progress and empowerment of the girls, (no amount is high enough to achieve the noble task of the progress and empowerment of the girls). (iii) As per trusteeship principle of the father of the nation "Mahatma Gandhi" the affluent class of the society, voluntary come forward to bear these expenses for this noble task.
Keywords
Affluent Class, Noble Task, Mindset Fees-Free Education, Trusteeship Principle.
- Epidemiological Analysis of the Patients Suffering From Ear Problems: Attending O.P.D. in a Medical College Hospital
Authors
1 Dept. of E.N.T., Govt. Medical College, Jagdalpur, (Bastar) - 494001, IN
2 Govt. Medical College, Jagdalpur (Bastar)-494001, IN
3 Govt. Medical College, Jagdalpur, (Bastar) - 494001, IN
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Research Journal of Science and Technology, Vol 4, No 1 (2012), Pagination: 6-8Abstract
Objective: To know the incidence of disease as per various variables?
Material and Methods: One hundred cases suffering from Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media were included in the study .Various variables eg. Age, Sex, residential background, Socio-economic status, educational qualification if any etc. were recorded and analyzed.
Statistical analysis: were expressed in terms of simple proportion.
Results: 90 percent patients were under the age of 30 years. 61 percent males and 39 percent females. Similarly majority belongs to rural area. 60 percent were of low socio economic class.
Conclusion: An awareness campaign about the various causes of the disease have to be conducted among the community particularly in the rural area.
- Assessment of Nutritional Deficiency Diseases among Children of an Urban Slum
Authors
1 Dept. of Community Medicine, Govt. Medical College, Jagdalpur (Bastar), IN
2 Dept. of Medicine, Govt. Medical College, Jagdalpur (Bastar), IN
3 Department of Community Medicine, Govt. Medical College Jagdalpur (Bastar), IN
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Research Journal of Science and Technology, Vol 2, No 5 (2010), Pagination: 95-97Abstract
On analysis of the data collected 4.6 % children were suffering from protein energy malnutrition, 11.5 % vitamin "A" deficiency, 13.3 % Vitamin "B" complex deficiency and 11.1 % from anaemia These various nutritional deficiency diseases are not just due to poor hygiene conditions and lack of nutritional food but also because the mother herself is suffering from anaemia and malnutrition during adolescence and child bearing age. They become trapped in an intergenerational cycle of ill health and poverty.Keywords
Intergenerational Cycle, Protein Energy Malnutrition.- Effect of Acceleration of Labour on Mothers
Authors
1 Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Govt. Medical College, Jagdalpur (Bastar), IN
2 Dept. of Pathology, Govt. Medical College, Jagdalpur (Bastar) 494001, IN
3 Department of Community Medicine, Govt. Medical College, Jagdalpur (Bastar) 494001, IN
4 Dept. of Community Medicine, Govt. Medical College, Jagdalpur (Bastar) 494001, IN
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Research Journal of Science and Technology, Vol 2, No 5 (2010), Pagination: 108-109Abstract
Because of shortening of labour, the incidence of prolonged labour, forceps delivery has been reduced considerably. In study group, no patients required manual removal of placenta in comparison to 2 % in control group. In study group no mother required manual removal of placenta in comparison to 2% in control group. The growing reward is obstetric experience of patients who has no bitter hang over at all.Keywords
Hang Over, Mental Anguish.- An Assessment of Weight for Height of Slum Dwellers Children Up To Five Years of Age
Authors
1 Dept. of Community Medicine, Govt. Medical College, Jagdalpur (Bastar) 494001, IN
2 Dept. of Pathology, Govt. Medical College, Jagdalpur (Bastar) 494001, IN
3 Dept. of Community Medicine, Govt. Medical College, Jagdalpur (Bastar) 494001, IN
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Research Journal of Science and Technology, Vol 2, No 4 (2010), Pagination: 72-74Abstract
64 % malnourished children belong to 12 - 60 months of age group in comparison to their counterparts children (37.1 %) of 0 - <12 months of age. This difference on statistical analysis was found significant. Out of 267 males, 109 (40.8 %) were in normal grade of nutrition and 158 (59.2 %) were malnourished in comparison to their female counterparts 117 (40.6 %) normal and 171 (59.4 %) malnourished. These differences of male and female children were more or less similar and on application of statistical analysis the difference found in significant.Keywords
Under-Nutrition, Weight for Height.- Mode of Delivery and Active Management of Labour
Authors
1 Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Govt. Medical College, Jagdalpur (Bastar) 494001, IN
2 Dept. of Medicine, Govt. Medical College, Jagdalpur (Bastar) 494001, IN
3 Dept. of Community Medicine, Govt. Medical College, Jagdalpur (Bastar) 494001, IN
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Research Journal of Science and Technology, Vol 2, No 4 (2010), Pagination: 82-83Abstract
95 % of cases delivered normally in study group by active management of labour while in control group only 89 % of cases delivered normally. In study group 3 % of cases was delivered with the help of forceps in comparison to 9 % of cases in control group. This clearly indicates that active management of labour has reduced the incidence of forceps deliveries.Keywords
Forced Delivery, Caessarian Section.- Epidemiological Investigation of Acute Diarrhoea (Gastroenteritis) and Vomiting Cases in Urban Palitana, Gujarat
Authors
1 Dept. of Community Medicine, Govt. Medical College, Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh), IN
2 Dept. Of Community Medicine, Govt. Medical College, Jagdalpur, (Chhattisgarh), IN
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Research Journal of Science and Technology, Vol 3, No 6 (2011), Pagination: 340-342Abstract
Introduction:- Diarrhoea occurs worldwide and causes 4% of all deaths and 5% health loss to disability. Acute diarrhoea and vomiting epidemic occurs in urban Palitana in year 2000.
Aim: - To find out the magnitude, sources of epidemic and to suggest preventive and control measures.
Study design: - Cross sectional study. Persons from Palitana city and persons are coming to Palitana during chatrumaas (July to October months) from different parts of India to celebrate the Jain festival.
Results:-Contaminated water and unhygienic practices to provide the food to the people coming to Palitana from different parts of India, residing in the various dharmshaalas were found to be the cause of this epidemic.
Keywords
Acute Diarrhoea, Drinking Water, Jain Festival (Chatrumaas), Rapid Response Team (RRT).- Incidence of Sickle Cell Disorder among Tribal and Non Tribal Community of Bastar (India)
Authors
1 Deptt. Of Community Medicine, Govt. Medical College, Jagdalpur (C.G.)-494001, IN
2 Govt. Medical College, Jagdalpur (C.G.)-494001, IN