Management of Children Admitted to Hospitals across Bangladesh with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19 and the Implications for the Future: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study

Antibiotics, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 11(1), P. 105 - 105

Published: Jan. 14, 2022

There is an increasing focus on researching children admitted to hospital with new variants of COVID-19, combined concerns hyperinflammatory syndromes and the overuse antimicrobials. Paediatric guidelines have been produced in Bangladesh improve their care. Consequently, objective document management COVID-19 among 24 hospitals Bangladesh. Key outcome measures included percentage prescribed different antimicrobials, adherence paediatric mortality rates using purposely developed report forms. The majority 146 were aged 5 years or under (62.3%) boys (58.9%). Reasons for admission fever, respiratory distress coughing; 86.3% antibiotics, typically parenterally, WHO 'Watch' list, empirically (98.4%). no differences antibiotic use whether followed guidance not. was prescribing antimalarials limited antivirals (5.5% children) antiparasitic medicines (0.7%). (92.5%) made a full recovery. It encouraging see low hospitalisation antimalarials, medicines. However, high empiric alongside switching oral formulations, concern that can be addressed by instigating appropriate programmes.

Language: Английский

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Prevalence, Knowledge and Potential Determinants of COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptability Among University Students in the United Arab Emirates: Findings and Implications

Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: Volume 15, P. 81 - 92

Published: Jan. 1, 2022

To evaluate the prevalence, knowledge, attitude and acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines related factors among university students in United Arab Emirates.Analytical cross-sectional study undertaken a convenient sample medical non-medical colleges Ajman University using self-administrated questionnaire. The questionnaire included demographic data as well assessing knowledge COVID-19, attitudes vaccines.A total 467 participated completed A 181 (38.8%) participants reported that they have been vaccinated against virus, principally with Sinopharm vaccine (84%). Vaccination virus was less prevalent Arabic nationalities compared to other nationalities, but more from health science those non-health colleges. rate 56.3%, exacerbated by worries regarding unforeseen problems (65.5%, 306), general mistrust (47.3%, 221) impacts (35.1%, 164). average score 60.1%, 142 (30.4%) having poor 127 (27.2%) acceptable 198 (42.4%) good knowledge. There were common misconceptions about symptoms including nausea diarrhoea, route transmission, half believing antibiotics are effective treatment.There variable students. Misconceptions need addressing going forward. enhance vaccination uptake country worldwide, education targeting diverse sociodemographic categories should be prioritized.

Language: Английский

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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on dental and medical education in Bangladesh: a pilot study and the implications

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 21(2), P. 444 - 454

Published: Feb. 25, 2022

Objective: Lockdown and other measures, including the closure of universities, introduced by Governments across countries in response to COVID-19 pandemic have appreciably impacted on education dental medical students countries. Key challenges included need rapidly move e-learning as well instigate new approaches practicals for health science students. This involves lecturers necessarily needing adapt approaches. There also been affordability issues among regularly access Internet, purchase necessary equipment, particularly those from low- middle-income such Bangladesh. Consequently, there is an urgent assess current senior level physicians educators Bangladesh regarding arising pandemic, how these are being addressed, provide future direction. important with high rates both infectious non-infectious diseases. Materials Methods: Pragmatic investigation involving a purposely developed questionnaire based previous studies experience co-authors. The was distributed 15 senior-level findings analysed themes. Results: little at start staff students, poor internet cost bundles. In addition, fear anxieties staff. colleges responded instigating teaching classes providing adequate personal protective equipment during practical sessions. These formed basis recommendations. Other recommendations increased flexibility Conclusion: posed appreciable attending Some key starting be addressed. Journal Medical Science Vol. 21 No. 02 April’22 Page : 444-454

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 and the impact on the education of healthcare professionals across countries with a particular focus on developing countries

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 21(2), P. 221 - 232

Published: Feb. 25, 2022

Abstract not available Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 21 No. 02 April’22 Page : 221-232

Language: Английский

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​Key findings regarding COVID 19 in Bangladesh and wider and their implications

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 199 - 205

Published: Sept. 13, 2021

Abstract not available Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.20(5) 2021 p.199-205

Language: Английский

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Knowledge, Vaccine Preference and Fear of COVID-19 among Malaysians during the Heightened Phase of COVID-19 Pandemic

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 22(1), P. 135 - 144

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate the knowledge, vaccine preference and fear COVID-19 among Malaysians. Materials Methods: This online questionnaire survey carried out from 6th September 2021 12th November through Google form on adult To collect data, a pilot-tested validated administered 387 samples. comprised participants’ socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge with source information, specific preferences reasons, vaccination status COVID-19. Results Discussions: Participants has good vaccina. Total 275(71%) participants showed for vaccine; Pfizer-BioNTech most preferred (61.5%) vaccine. major reason effectiveness (56.4%). vaccinepreferred group obtained higher knowledge-score(7.38/8) than non-preferred (7.28/8) insignificant difference. A total 376(97%) respondents were vaccinated, them 250 (66.5%) received 22(5.85%) non-preferred, while rest had no preference. Among 11 non-vaccinated participants, three denied vaccinations as they offered vaccines. Fear score found (21.34/35) in vaccinated compared (19.09/35), although significant difference observed. Conclusion: Most Malaysians are knowledgeable about vaccination, have vaccine-preference vaccinated. Vaccine-preferred more 27% (3/11) Vaccinated non-vaccinated, an Increased awareness is necessary people, unwilling or hesitant vaccinate. Bangladesh Journal Medical Science Vol. 22 No. 01 January’23 Page : 135-144

Language: Английский

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Impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the psychological health of patients in the province of Kenitra of Morocco

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 22(4), P. 895 - 901

Published: Sept. 7, 2023

Objectives: The objective of this work is to assess the psychological impact Covid-19 through study all variables likely influence mental health patients declared positive for Covid-19. This investigation aims integrate a protocol therapeutic followup patients, which as essential medical follow-up. Methods: Analytical on treated in center province Kenitra Morocco over period 6 months. Results: follow-up Covid-19, reveals that, although majority have never had or psychiatric history, 38% stress, 49% anxiety and 51% sleep disorders. Conclusion: shows that pandemic generates alongside physical symptoms, significant Characterized by anxiety, insomnia post-traumatic stress. Therefore, care integrating necessary. Bangladesh Journal Medical Science Vol. 22 No. 04 October’23 Page : 895-901

Language: Английский

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Strategy for the Implementation of Health Protocols on Mass Circumcision during a Pandemic in East Jakarta, Indonesia

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 22(4), P. 785 - 796

Published: Sept. 7, 2023

Background: Circumcision, a religious obligation for Male Muslims in Indonesia, is conducted at high cost using health facilities. Meanwhile, while wanting to circumcise their children the pandemic situation reduces economic capacity of people. Therefore, it necessary conduct community service activities form free circumcision performed en masse help poor. However, due coronavirus which has spread rapidly since beginning 2020, adhere protocols. Mass during requires protocol strategy ensure that are safe, comfortable, and satisfying state. East Jakarta 2,937,859 people, with 486,110 people being age 0-19 years. The majority residents this city, about 96%, Muslims. Meanwhile 3% percent them, or 91,610 considered There still need pandemic, even though there decrease income. Methods: A free, comfortable mass required implementation Out 170 participants registered circumcision, 163 them passed Covid-19 screening, two did not fulfill indications circumcision; hence only 161 were circumcised smart clamp. Furthermore, youngest, oldest, most 1, 15, 5 – 9 years old (60 %), respectively. Results: commonly used clamps 13 numbers, average time each participant was 6 minutes. mild complications among 7 (4%). participants’ parents satisfied advised relatives partake future. Conclusion: no reports participants, parents, workers, committee members infected after completing activity. successfully Jakarta, took place safely, comfortably, satisfactorily. Bangladesh Journal Medical Science Vol. 22 No. 04 October’23 Page : 785-796

Language: Английский

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The Impact of COVID-19 on The Teaching of Non-Medical Healthcare Professionals in Bangladesh: Observations and Implications From A Pilot Study

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 21(4), P. 731 - 743

Published: Sept. 11, 2022

Objective: At the start of Covid-19 pandemic, educational establishments, including universities, were closed. Educators in high-income countries quickly shifted all education online, building on available infrastructures and approaches. However, there concerns developing regarding necessary skills among students faculty as well financial support for equipment internet. Consequently, a pilot was undertaken Bangladesh to determine impact non-medical system, similar research with healthcare professionals. Materials Methods: A purposively designed questionnaire disseminated eight educators private public universities Bangladesh. Results Discussion: Private university reported their readily adopted e-learning systems resumed classes more than universities. Both shared challenges, lack training initially, variable internet connections, affordability bundles, devices, mental stress students. reduced tuition fees, extended submission deadlines, class recordings address challenges. Public arranged student loans, established testing centers, trained biosafety practices molecular tests volunteer facilities. Conclusion: Lessons learned from pandemic emphasize introducing hybrid full technological support, alongside curriculum. Journal Medical Science Vol. 21 No. 04 October’22 Page : 731-743

Language: Английский

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Knowledge, Attitude, and Perception of Nurse Students Regarding Coronavirus Vaccines at the University of Sulaimani

Mağallaẗ al-Mawṣil li-l-tamrīḍ/Mosul journal of nursing, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(1), P. 206 - 214

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Background: Several vaccines have been approved for use against Coronavirus and distributed globally in different regions. However, general community knowledge, attitudes, perceptions towards vaccinations are poorly understood. Aim: The aim of the study was to assess levels perception, attitude toward vaccine among nurse students. Methodology: Two hundred forty-three nursing students at University Sulaimani were recruited present a descriptive study. data collected through self-administrated questionnaire which includes participants' characteristics, infection its status, Knowledge regarding, perception of, sections. Statistic Package Social Science 24 software used statistical analysis. Results: Most participants 20 - years (70%), female almost (69%), single, lived dormitory (56.45%), had infection, immunized it (64.2%). knowledge poor nearly (45%), (70.7%) good (59.1%) positive vaccine. Participants' correlated positively with p-value 0.01 them. Conclusion: students' poor, more than half majority vaccine, but still work is required enhance them

Language: Английский

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