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Goel, Kapil
- A Study on Knowledge, Attitude and Practices on Blood Donation among Students of Meerut, UP
Authors
1 National Centre for Disease Control, Delhi, IN
2 Medical Sociology, Subharti Medical College, Meerut, IN
3 Department of Biochemistry, Kalpana Chawla Govt. Medical College, Karnal, IN
4 Monitoring & Evaluation, Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI), New Delhi, IN
Source
International Journal of Contemporary Medicine, Vol 1, No 1 (2013), Pagination: 32-36Abstract
Background: The ability to transfuse blood represents one of the great advances in modern medicine, which has made much of today's surgeries safer and possible. Voluntary blood donors are the safest and the ideal sources of good quality blood. Inspiration among and participation of the student community is essential to make the "voluntary blood donation" movement a success. The major part of demand for blood in India has been meeting through voluntary blood donations. The healthy, active and receptive huge student population is potential blood donors to meet safe blood requirements. Even though Indian law forbidden collection of blood from paid donors, many times health care facilities forced to accept blood from paid donors as there are scarcity of voluntary blood donors. Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the knowledge and attitude about blood donation among the students. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 280 students from different streams in a University campus of Meerut, UP through a structured survey questionnaire in the year 2012. Results: The overall knowledge on blood donation was satisfactory, but majority (92.85%) of students never donated blood. 'Feeling of medically unfit' and 'never thought of blood donation' were the major reasons for not donating blood. Positive attitude was found among blood donors students. Conclusion: This study elicits the importance of adopting effective measures in college campuses to motivate about voluntary blood donation among students.Keywords
Knowledge, Attitude, Blood Donation, Students.
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- Awareness and Practices Regarding Global Warming and its Health Hazards among the Medical Students of Meerut
Authors
1 Community Medicine, Subharti Medical College, Meerut, IN
2 National Center for Disease Control (NCDC), 22 Sham Nath Marg, Delhi, IN
3 Medical Sociology, Subharti Medical College, Meerut, IN
4 Department of Community Medicine, Subharti Medical College, Meerut, IN
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International Journal of Contemporary Medicine, Vol 1, No 1 (2013), Pagination: 37-41Abstract
Background: Global warming refers to an increase in average global temperatures, which in turn causes climate change. Climate change has emerged as one of the most devastating environmental threat and there is overwhelming evidence of wide range of implications for human health. Objectives: The objectives of this study were (1) To assess the awareness regarding global warming and its health hazards among the medical students and (2) To know the attitude and practices regarding climate change among the medical students. Settings and Design: This cross sectional study was conducted at Subharti Medical College, Swami Vivekananda Subharti University, Meerut. Materials and Method: 400 Medical students from different courses of health sciences. A selfadministered, pre-tested, questionnaire was used. Results: 94.50% students commented that global climate is changing; while 87.50% students opined that human activities are contributing to climate change. 33.75% of the students were aware about green house gases. 61.67% were aware about the meaning of ozone depletion. According to 65.00% students, direct physical hazards of extreme climatic events are most important health-related impact of climate change. Majority (52.50%) commented that deforestation and industrial and vehicular pollution contribute most to climate change. Conclusion: Majority of students had awareness regarding global warming but improvement for mitigation is required. It is suggested that a large nation-wide awareness survey regarding global warming and its health hazards is necessary. Educational campaigns would be effective method in improving knowledge and awareness regarding global warming among the students.Keywords
Global Warming, Climate Change, Awareness, Health Hazards, Medical Students.References
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- A Study on Social and Health Status of Scissor Manufacturing Workers of Meerut, UP
Authors
1 National Center for Disease Control (NCDC), 22 Sham Nath Marg, Delhi, IN
2 Medical Sociology, Subharti Medical College, Meerut, IN
3 Department of Biochemistry, Kalpana Chawla Govt. Medical College, Karnal, IN
4 Department of Community Medicine, Subharti Medical College, Meerut, IN
5 Department of Community University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi, IN
6 Data Entry Operator, Meerut, IN
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International Journal of Contemporary Medicine, Vol 1, No 1 (2013), Pagination: 51-54Abstract
Background: Scissors manufacturing workers sector is one of the important but unorganized parts of industry in India. The scissors manufacturing workers hardly ever benefit from occupational healthand- safety provisions. As a result scissors manufacturing workers suffer many serious medical disorders. It is important to note that, it is the only sector of industry which is running without much research or innovation. Objectives: To study the social and health status among scissors manufacturing workers. Methodology: It is a community based cross sectional study conducted by interviewing 300 male scissors manufacturing workers of small scale industries of urban slum Meerut from July 2012 - October 2012. Results: In this study, 300 Scissors manufacturing workers interviewed, all (100%) were males, 78% were < 45 years, 96% were Muslims, 70% were illiterates, 88% were married, 70% were from upper lower class of Kuppuswami socioeconomic scale. The mean monthly income of the workers was Rs 2512 + 268.78 (SD) , 85% and 22% workers reported history of smoking and alcohol use respectively. Among the health problems, majority of the Scissors manufacturing workers suffered from respiratory diseases 79%, followed by persistent cough 40%, asthma 28%, tuberculosis05% allergy 04%, and COPD 02%. Other health complications found were musculoskeletal problems (25%), skin diseases (15%), eye diseases (10%) and noise induced hearing loss (04%) respectively. Conclusion: In this study, the variety of morbidities detected among scissors manufacturing workers, especially the high prevalence of respiratory problems and musculo-skeletal problems are alarming due to the smoking behaviour and hazards of scissors manufacturing workers industry.Keywords
Scissor Manufacturing Workers, Social, Addiction, Health and Illness.References
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- Pattern of Sexual Practices Amongst Men Who Have Sex with Men and Awareness About HIV/AIDS in Meerut
Authors
1 Medical Sociology, Subharti Medical College, Meerut, IN
2 National Center for Disease Control (NCDC), 22 Sham Nath Marg, Delhi, IN
3 Department of Community University College of Medical Sciences, IN
4 Department of Biochemistry, Subharti Medical College, Meerut, IN
5 Department of Community Medicine, Subharti Medical College, Meerut, IN
6 Kharvil Subharti College of Pharmacy, Meerut, IN
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International Journal of Contemporary Medicine, Vol 1, No 1 (2013), Pagination: 58-62Abstract
Background: Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) are a vulnerable population and need special attention in the fight against the global pandemic of HIV/AIDS. The term MSM was created in the 1990s by epidemiologists in order to study the spread of disease among men who have sex with men, regardless of identity. Proper IEC to promote condom use and promotion of safe sexual practice among MSM is the need of the hour. Material and Method: A descriptive, cross sectional study was conducted among 200 MSM of Meerut. The study period was four months from July 2012 to October 2012. They were interviewed using a pre-designed semi structured questionnaire , the different variables under study included sociodemographic characteristics like age, literacy status, occupation, marital status, social class and different aspects of knowledge regarding HIV/AIDS . All the clients were interviewed after taking oral consent and on the basis of anonymity. The data was analysed by proportion and percentage.
Results: In the study, most MSM were being in the age group 15 to 30 years. The literacy status was varied with 121 ( 60.5%) being illiterate while 37(18.5.%) were educated up to higher secondary and above. 132 (66.00%) MSM were married, and belonged to various occupations. majority 50 (25%) of clients were students. Most of respondents were from lower class 108 (54.00%) and middle class 67 (33.5%). Majority i.e. 125 (62.5%) of the MSM were feminized males and practicing receptive anal sex. Panthis 20 (10.00%) who considered themselves real males and practiced insertive anal sex and Eunuche 55 (27.5%) who traditionally called Hizras. The most common sexual act was anal sex .The use of condom was very poor with only 20 (10.00%). The use of lubricants was also very poor with only 05 (02.5.%). 70 (35.00%) MSM had many venereal diseases. The knowledge of MSM about the unnatural sexual offences was in only 15 (7.5%). Few MSM knew that unnatural sexual offences is a crime under section 377 IPC
Conclusion: MSM includes self-identified gay men, primarily among the urban, English speaking elite and middle classes. Males are often easier to access for sex and than female sex workers .It was quiet distressing to find that 25% of these MSM were students-who were young people who had a productive life and career to fulfill. Getting exposed to HIV/AIDS thus meant a great loss of the most productive population of the country. Many of these men were married and served as the bridge population in the transmission of different sexually transmitted diseases including the HIV epidemic. We conclude, that time has come to address the needs of this highly vulnerable group. Proper IEC to promote condom use and promotion of safe sexual practice among MSM is the need of the hour.
Keywords
MSM, Sexual Practice, Knowledge of HIVAIDS, Sexual Offence.References
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- A Community Based Study on Awareness of HIV/AIDS among Young Males of Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
Authors
1 Department of Community Medicine, Subharti Medical College, Delhi-Haridwar Byepass Road, Meerut-250005, UP, IN
2 Medical Sociology, Subharti Medical College, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, IN
3 Community Medicine, Subharti Medical College, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, IN
4 PG-III, Department of Community Medicine, Subharti Medical College, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, IN
5 Department of Biochemistry, Subharti Medical College, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, IN
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International Journal of Contemporary Medicine, Vol 2, No 1 (2014), Pagination: 85-89Abstract
Background: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a challenging illness caused by the HIV virus, which weakens the immune system and leads to death through secondary infections. HIV/AIDS is spreading globally, hitting the younger generations.
Objective: To assess the knowledge and awareness about HIV/AIDS among young males of rural and urban area of Meerut District.
Study Design: Cross-sectional, community based study.
Settings and Participants: One urban (Multan Nagar) and one rural (Khajuri) area under the field practice area of Department of Community Medicine, Subharti Medical College, Meerut.
Sample Size: 600 male young males aged 15-24 years, 300 were selected from urban area and 300 from rural area respectively.
Study Period: Jan 2011 to June 2011
Methodology: A pre-designed, pre-tested, interview schedule was used after taking verbal consent. Questions consisted of awareness (i.e. whether ever heard of HIV/AIDS), knowledge about source of infection, modes of prevention of HIV/AIDS and source of information regarding HIV/AIDS,
Results: The awareness of HIV/AIDS was higher (80%) among the urban respondents as compared to the rural respondents (53.3%). The predominant source of information among urban respondents was reading material such as newspapers, magazine, brochure and electronic media and rural subjects was interpersonal communication with doctors, health workers and friends. 42.5% of the rural respondents and 16.7% urban respondents did not know about any source of infection of HIV/ AIDS. The predominant mode of transmission of HIV/AIDS which the maximum respondents knew was unsafe sex among both urban and rural area. 37.5% of the rural respondents and 16.7% urban respondents did not know about any modes of prevention for HIV/AIDS although 25% urban and rural respondents knew that condom usage prevents HIV infection.
Conclusion: HIV/AIDS awareness and knowledge among the young males was found to be low. Targeted approach and more intensified Information, Education and Communication (IEC) campaigns are needed to contain this dreaded epidemic.
Keywords
HIV/ AIDS, Male Young People, Knowledge and Awareness- Impact of Training on Awareness of Bio-medical Waste Management among Paramedical Workers of a Tertiary Care Hospital, Meerut
Authors
1 Community Medicine, Subharti Medical College, Delhi-Haridwar Byepass Road, Meerut, UP, IN
2 Department of Community Medicine, Subharti Medical College, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, U.P, IN
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International Journal of Contemporary Medicine, Vol 2, No 1 (2014), Pagination: 128-132Abstract
Background: The waste produced in the course of healthcare activities carries a higher potential for infection and injury than any other type of waste. Inadequate and inappropriate knowledge of handling of healthcare waste may have serious health consequences and a significant impact on the environment as well. It is estimated that 10-25% of health care waste is hazardous, with potential for creating variety of health problems. As per implementation of Bio- medical waste management and handling rules 1998, every health workers is expected to have proper knowledge, attitude and practices which can be improved with trainings.
Objectives: (1) To assess the knowledge and awareness of paramedical workers regarding hospital waste management. (2) To assess the impact of educational intervention on the knowledge of paramedical workers regarding Bio-medical waste management.
Methodology: A cross sectional interventional study was conducted among 100 paramedical workers of tertiary care hospital of Meerut from 1st October to 31st December 2011 by using a pre-tested structured questionnaire to detect the level of awareness regarding Biomedical waste management . Data was compared pre and post intervention (Educational training), by paired t-test, considering p<0.05 to be significant.
Results: Among study subjects, 67% were males and 33% were females health workers. This study indicates that baseline knowledge and awareness regarding Bio- Medical Waste Management among the paramedical workers in Tertiary Care Hospital, Meerut UP was quite poor (34.78%). Overall positive change (43.78%) was found in knowledge and awareness of paramedical workers after training. There was 43.78% increase in knowledge about bio-medical waste management before and after educational intervention which was statistically highly significant (p<0.0001)
Conclusion: Knowledge and awareness regarding Bio-medical waste management among paramedical workers was poor. Educational intervention was effective in improving knowledge and awareness regarding Biomedical waste management among paramedical workers.