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Ibrahim, Radhwan Hussein
- Seroprevalence of Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) in Mosul City
Authors
1 Assistant Professor, Department of Basic Nursing Sciences, College of Nursing, University of Mosul, Mosul, IQ
2 Professor, Department of Clinical Nursing Sciences, College of Nursing, University of Mosul, Mosul, IQ
Source
Medico-Legal Update, Vol 20, No 1 (2020), Pagination: 310-314Abstract
Background: Globally, there are about 1.5 million cases showing symptoms each year, with tens of millions likely to become infected. It is more common in areas of the world with poor sanitation and inadequate drinking water. The aim of the study is to identify percentage of the prevalence and distribution of hepatitis A (HAV) among the gender, age group. Methods: Prospective study was applied in Mosul City for the period between July 2017 to June 2019. A seroepidemiologic survey about hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection was carried out in a group comprising 312 patients, ranging in age from 1year to 60 years, from in the Mosul city. Three ml of blood were taken from the patients and Serum was separated and stored at -200C for the test. Results: The results of the present study indicate that the total prevalence of type A virus in Mosul was (21.7%) and was distributed between males and females (14.4%) (7.3%), respectively. The infection rate was the highest in the age group (16-21 years). Conclusion: According to the results of this study, the city of Mosul may be considered a settlement area for the hepatitis virus infection. So people responsible for health in the city must monitor programs to prevent transmission of the virus, which can be carried out in several ways.Keywords
HVA, Prevalence, Mosul
- Teachers’ Knowledge Regarding Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder between Pupils at Elementary Schools in Mosul City
Authors
1 M.Sc. Pediatric Nursing – Department of Clinical Nursing Sciences, College of Nursing, University of Mosul, Mosul, IQ
2 PhD, CHN, Professor, Department of Clinical Nursing Sciences, College of Nursing, University of Mosul, Mosul, IQ
Source
Medico-Legal Update, Vol 20, No 1 (2020), Pagination: 1259-1264Abstract
The Objective: To assess the knowledge level of teachers’ regarding pupils with’ attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder at Mosul elementary schools.
The Methodology: A descriptive study was applied at Mosul elementary schools in from 18th of January till 4th of June/2019. The sample involved of (200) teachers working in the selected purposively from elementary schools from Mosul city, (100) teachers from every one side of the city, (10) teachers from each school that selected in this study.
The Result: The socio-demographic characteristic of the study presents that 72% (144) of them females, 35% (70) at age (36-45) years old, 68.5% (137) graduated from institute of teaching , 48% (96) of them have (1-15) years of general experience in the field of teaching, 81% (162) of them not have any participation in training courses in ADHD between children, 70% (140) of them not have previously reading source of ADHD. The total teachers’ knowledge was 75.5 % (151) of them at not acceptable level.
The Recommendations: Continuous extensive special programs, training course and workshops should be design and implement at elementary schools in Mosul City.