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<![CDATA[A Cross Sectional Study “Impact of Corona Virus Pandemic on Nursing Education: A Paradigm Shifting or Sustaining the Roots? ]]>
<![CDATA[Mahendra Kumar Saini]]>;
<![CDATA[Shelly]]>;
<![CDATA[Binal Joshi]]>;
<![CDATA[Ankita Singh]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 2 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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<![CDATA[Background:COVID 19 outbreak miens critical concern to global education system across the world.The closure of universities has left billions of students behind. Nursing educators and students relied ontechnology to continue learning online during the pandemic. However, online education is hampered by thelack of networks, power, infrastructure such as inaccessible and lack of digital skills.Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate the impact of the COVID 19 outbreak on nursing education.Objectives:1. To assess the perception regarding impact of corona pandemic on nursing education, limitations ofE-learning and required modifications among nursing educators.2. To find out the association between perception of nursing educators with their socio-demographicvariables.Material and Methods: Quantitative Cross sectional research design was adopted with Non probabilitytechnique(Convenient sampling) .Data were collected through a Google form consisting of selfstructured Likert scale on perceptions of nursing educators. The Subdomains of the perception were impactof COVID-19 outbreak on Nursing education, Limitations of e-learning and essential modifications required.Result: of the study revealed that the corona pandemic outbreak has adversely impacted nursing educationand urgent need to implement effective e-learning teaching learning strategies of nursing educators tounderstand their perception and issues they are facing during e- classes to foster teaching-learning.Themean and SD of (7.9 + 3.9) shows negative impact of COVID pandemic on nursing education and are oflimitations in E-learning methods with a mean and SD score of (6.2 + 2.4).Conclusion: The process of imparting education has seen a sea change during the threat of the COVIDpandemic. Besides, technology is affecting every side of society and changing it regularly. Challenges inthe E-learning context shows the requirement for up-gradation in institutional technology infrastructure andteacher’s capacity building training to improve technological expertise.]]>
<![CDATA[COVID-19 Lockdown & Online Education: Impact of WorldWide Pandemic on Nursing Education in India ]]>
<![CDATA[Manisha Praharaj]]>;
<![CDATA[Kshirabdhi Tanaya]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 2 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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<![CDATA[Background : The technology has taken over all most all aspects of our life including our education system.The present pandemic COVID 19 has affected the education of nursing students. So many institutions haveadopted online teaching so that students can learn and improve their self-confidence.Objectives: The aim of this study is to assess the nursing student’s attitude towards online education andfactors affecting online education.Methods: A total of 780 participants from different nursing institutions of Odisha completed a questionnairebased survey on the impact of pandemic on education of nursing students. A self-structured questionnairewas used to collect data. Participants were selected by convenient sampling method. The demographiccharacteristics were represented by frequencies and percentage. Descriptive statistics for all categoriescalculated based on the responses.Results: Among the participants (n=780), all most all participants 87.9% were females, most participants79.4% of participants were between 18 to 28 years. Among all participants 56.8% are doing Basic Bsc.nursing, 10.1% are continuing Msc Nursing, 29% are in GNM course, and 4.1% are continuing post basicnursing. Maximum of 48.8% are in 1st year. All most all 98.5% of institution conducting online education.39.3% of students have positive attitude and 28.4% of students have negative attitude towards onlineteaching. 72% students have poor internet connection, 52% students have lack of knowledge regardingusing the software, 67% students feel audio was not clear, 56% students feel letters are small to read, 47%participants feel time is not sufficient, 68% participants feel there was interruption during class.Conclusion: The online education has not developed overnight. This system of education adopted by manyhigher educations and in many institutions. Online teaching]]>
<![CDATA[Knowledge of Students Regarding COVID-19 Amid its Hasty Expansion ]]>
<![CDATA[Manisha Saklani]]>;
<![CDATA[Parvinder Kaur]]>;
<![CDATA[Jyoti Sarin]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 2 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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<![CDATA[Background: The pandemic of COVID-19 has been spreading around the world very rapidly and has took aterrible shape. The one of the better ways to deal with this terrible pandemic is to have thorough knowledgeabout it and act consequently.Objectives: The present study aim at assessing and comparing the knowledge of Students about COVID 19and its hasty expansion.Material and Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional research design was adopted for the study. Data usingonline structured knowledge questionnaire was collected from 316 participants which was selected usingconvenient sampling technique from selected University of Ambala. The data was collected from studentsof Nursing, Physiotherapy and IT department.Results: The mean age of participants among Nursing was 21.75 + 1.77, 23.43 + 2.62 among physiotherapywhereas 23.22+ 2.28 among IT department. In relations to Gender it was found that most (76 %) of theparticipants were female and only 24 percent were male among Nursing, 66 percent’s participants werefemale, and 34 percent were male among physiotherapy while 56 percent were female and 44 percentwere male in the IT department. 47 percent participants from the Nursing, 40 percent participants fromphysiotherapy and 20 percent participants form IT were having good knowledge. The knowledge scoreamong Nursing Participants ranged from 17 to 46, 15 to 47 among Physiotherapy whereas it was 17 to 47among IT participants. The mean knowledge score of the Nursing participants was 33.84 + 5. 48, 32.91+6.67among physiotherapy and it was 31.63+5.98 among IT. Repeated measure ANOVA was calculated whichshows a statically significant difference (F=1.07, p=0.00) among three groupsConclusion: The study concluded that continuing teaching experience is required to the students regardingpreventive measures as well as change in the treatment regimen]]>
<![CDATA[Parenting Knowledge and Anxiety among Primiparus Couple in Odisha, India: A Cross Sectional Study ]]>
<![CDATA[Manisha Praharaj]]>;
<![CDATA[Kshirabdhi Tanaya]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 2 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v15i2.14333
<![CDATA[Background: Turning into the parent bring difficulties, challenges and series of changes such as emotionaladjustment, couple relationship issues and trouble overseeing regular newborn child practices. Preparingfor the progress to parenthood brings changes in life roles and finding a way to oversee such changes. Newparents can get ready for parenthood by training of skills, child rearing tasks and assets that can help withturning into a parent.Objective: To evaluate the level of knowledge of primigravida mother and father regarding parenthood. Todetermine the level of anxiety between couples. To find out the association between level of knowledge withselected demographic variable.Methods: The present study is a cross sectional non experimental descriptive survey. The total samplesfor this study are 380 primi couples. A self-structured questionnaire was prepared to assess the level ofknowledge of primiparus couples and standardize anxiety tool to assess anxiety between parents. Data wascollected by interviewing the study samples. Pilot study was conducted with 30 samples from differentsettings to check the reliability & feasibility of the study.Results: The finding of this study is (29%) of couple has good knowledge and (37%) couple has poorknowledge regarding preparedness of parenthood. Mean and SD of knowledge score of father and mother is17.06±3.60 and 18.36±3.99 respectively. More than half i.e. 41.31% couple has mild to moderate anxiety andonly 42.89% couple has minimum anxiety. There is no significant association between level of knowledgeand age, occupation, level of education and monthly income of couple as it is less than P value 0.05.]]>
<![CDATA[Assessment of Salivary Flow Rate and Carbon Monoxide Level among Smokers, Tobacco Chewers and Control Group ]]>
<![CDATA[Manju J]]>;
<![CDATA[Krithika C]]>;
<![CDATA[Karthikeyan G]]>;
<![CDATA[Karishma Chowdary M.V]]>;
<![CDATA[Karthika R]]>;
<![CDATA[Mugesh Raj S]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 2 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v15i2.14336
<![CDATA[Aim: To assess salivary flow rate and carbon monoxide level among smokers, tobacco chewers and controlgroup.Methodology: The study has total of 45 subjects, which were divided into 3 groups and 15 subjects in each.Group A- smokers’ group, Group B- chewers’ group, Group C-control group. Unstimulated whole salivawas measured by performing modified Schirmer tear strip test(MST). Smokerlyzer used for measuring COlevels from exhaled breath.Result: On analysing the data of SFR between smokers, chewer’s and control group, there was statisticallysignificant result at p value of 0.05 between all groups. On evaluating the co level in smoking group 53.3%presented with higher CO level and 60% chewers presented with lower CO level. In control group 100%were under no risk.Conclusion: The salivary flow rate is reduced in tobacco users in either form. Since smoking group is athigher risk monitoring of carbon monoxide level can be used as the important tool in motivating the tobaccousers to quit the habit.Aim: To assess salivary flow rate and carbon monoxide level among smokers, tobacco chewers and controlgroup.]]>
<![CDATA[Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Forensic Odontology among Undergraduate Dental Students ]]>
<![CDATA[Manju J]]>;
<![CDATA[Krithika C]]>;
<![CDATA[Anusha S]]>;
<![CDATA[Arputha Madhalan C]]>;
<![CDATA[Anu Priya B]]>;
<![CDATA[Swathi R]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 2 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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<![CDATA[Aim: The aim of the study is to assess the level of knowledge, awareness and practice of forensic odontologyamong undergraduate dental students.Methodology: The data was collected through a questionnaire which contained 15 close-ended questionsshared through online platform. And circulated amongst undergraduate dental students through onlineplatform, all data were completely filled and statistical analysis was done.Result: The results of this study show that Interns were the group with the most Knowledge about ForensicOdontology (p=0.0004). 75% of the Interns scored >90 and contrastingly, around 30% of the IV, III, II andI years scored >90.Conclusion: This study divulges that there was adequate knowledge and awareness of forensic odontologyamongst the Interns and very few of other group students (I, II, III and IVyear) have adequate knowledgeand awareness regarding forensic odontology. Although the significance of maintenance of dental recordsare established, it has not been practiced among the students]]>
<![CDATA[Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Recent Diagnostic Aids for Oral Cancer among Dental Students ]]>
<![CDATA[Manju J]]>;
<![CDATA[Krithika C]]>;
<![CDATA[Sharmila. S]]>;
<![CDATA[Siva Kumar. S]]>;
<![CDATA[Soniya. H]]>;
<![CDATA[Sri Hamsika. N]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 2 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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<![CDATA[Aim: The aim of the present study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of recent diagnosticaids for oral cancer among dental students.Materials and Methods: This study was conducted among 100 students using a 15-item self-administeredquestionnaire during COVID-19 pandemic period involving both undergraduates and postgraduate dentalstudents.It was formatted on google forms and shared through social media. The data collected was analysedstatistically.Results: A total of 100 dental studentsparticipated in the survey. The total knowledge, attitude, and practiceabout recent diagnostic aids for oral cancer (based on summing all the positive responses -- for all therelevant questions -- and calculating the percentage) was 90% for post-graduates (highest), 88% for internsgroup, 84% for final years and 80% for third years (least) respectively.The results of this study show thatpostgraduates had good knowledge about recent diagnostic aids for oral cancer when compared to othergroups.Conclusion: These findings concerning dental students suggests that they have sufficient knowledge in therecent diagnostic methods of oral canceras they are the ones who have higher chances of diagnosing oralcancer at earlier stages as they routinely examine oral cavity.]]>
<![CDATA[The Effect Allium sativum (Garlic Extract) as Prebiotic Substance on the Activity of Probiotic Bacteria Lactobacillus acidophilus Against Some Locally Isolates of Pathogenic Bacteria ]]>
<![CDATA[Marwa A. Kubba]]>;
<![CDATA[Sahar M. Hussein]]>;
<![CDATA[Omar S. Al-Zaidi]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 2 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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<![CDATA[The aim of this study was to improve the growth and inhibitory activity of the selected Lactobacillus isolate.A total of twenty samples of dairy products (fresh yogurt) were collected. Seven isolates of Lactobacillusspecies . were obtained, and identified as three Lactobacillus fermentum, three Lactobacillus acidophilus andone of Lactobacillus brevis. The growth of lactobacillus acidophilus was counted , also inhibitory activity ofLactobacillus acidophilus against some pathogenic bacteria was tested) for two different incubation periodsbefore the addition of Allium sativum(garlic extract) as prebiotic substances. three different concentrationsof it were used by addition of it toDe Man, Rogosa and Sharpe agar (MRS) medium as prebiotic substances , and two incubation periods(24, 48) hour. The effect of Allium sativum on the growth of probiotic bacteria was evaluated, measurementof Lactobacillus acidophilus growth curve was done after and before adding garlic extract. For analyzinginhibitory activity of Lactobacillus acidophilus with the Allium ,results showed that Lactobacillus acidophiluspropagated in MRS fortified with 20% and 30% v/v garlic extract with incubation period 24 hr by giving thehighest inhibition zone.It was concluded that Lactobacillus.acidophilus isolate can grow well and exhibit good effect against Gramnegative bacteria in a medium containing garlic extract (that is added as a substrate supporting probioticgrowth and activity). also it was clear that filtrate of Lactobacillus .acidophilus isolate that propagatingin spesific broth fortified with 20% garlic extract at 48 hr incubation period produce antibacterial effectbetter than 10% , it was concluded that prebiotic treatment enhance the growth of Lactobacillus acidophilusespecially at 24 hr. this may due to fructooligosaccharide content in garlic , also when propagated in MRSwithout prebiotic treatment, and which may due to highly decrease in pH which cause inhibition the growthof Lactobacillus acidophillus.]]>
<![CDATA[Knowledge and Attitudes amongst Medical Students on Health Research and Scientific Publications ]]>
<![CDATA[Mahanta Putul]]>;
<![CDATA[Kinkar Mahanta]]>;
<![CDATA[Kalim Ullah]]>;
<![CDATA[Deka Subha Jyoti]]>;
<![CDATA[Dutta Bhaskar Jyoti]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 2 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v15i2.14341
<![CDATA[Introduction: Most of the medical colleges, in general, have been suffering from lack of health researchand scientific publications among the students in particulars and faculties in general. Health research andscientific publications are important medical students’ activity for healthy and prosperous medical education.Objective: This study assesses the level of knowledge and attitudes regarding health research and scientificpublications among medical students. Methodology: It is a cross-sectional descriptive study conductedamong 100 medical students and were randomly picked up at Assam Medical College and Hospital in theyear 2019. A prefix pretested proforma was used to determine the knowledge and attitudes of the students.Informed consent was taken. The data thus obtained was analyzed using MS Excel. Results: A total of25(25%) students feel confident in interpreting and writing a research paper, while 39(39%) says they cando it with seniors’ support.In comparison, 20(20%) says no it saying their incapabilities of doing it. Majority 70(70%) students saythat they have not participated in a research project (apart from mandatory academic projects) and 90(90%)says that they were never written any scientific paper. A good number of 80(80%) students feel that lack ofa mentor is the cause of no publication while 60(60%) students believe that undergraduate students can planand conduct a research project and write a scientific paper. Lack of facilities for doing research is acceptedby 50(50%) of students to be another cause of no research and publication while 40(40%) receive lack offunding to be the root cause of no study. Conclusion: With the limited resources of this study, our findingshave highlighted a low to moderate level of knowledge of undergraduate medical students in researchmethodology principles and the critical impact of research methodology workshops. These findings can beutilized for future health research planning to improve the situation in India’s field of medical education.]]>
<![CDATA[Prevalence of Hypertension in Patients with Coronary Artery Diseases with and without Type-II Diabetes Mellitus ]]>
<![CDATA[Mishra Mritunjay]]>;
<![CDATA[DVSS Ramavataram]]>;
<![CDATA[Tejas Shah]]>;
<![CDATA[Trushna Shah]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 2 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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<![CDATA[Background: - Hypertension is one of the major public health issue and also have an important area ofresearch. Its high prevalence and being a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and other complications.Hypertension accounts for the majority of hypertension in individuals with diabetes, particularly those withType-2 diabetes.Objectives. To study association of hypertension with diabetes and also find out the prevalence ofhypertension in type-II diabetes, CAD patients with or without type-II diabetes mellitus.Materials & Methods: - It is a type of case control study among the rural population of kamothe, whereA total of 120 subjects were included in the study among which 90 were in study subjects and 30 were incontrol groups and among the study subjects (i.e.-90) 30 were in CAD with diabetes, 30 were in CAD and30 in Diabetes mellitus respectively. BMI was calculated by height and weight and BP was recorded. Bloodsugar were measured by enzymatic method on EM-200 analyzerResults:-The mean level of BMI in the group –II that is in the coronary artery disease with diabetes is24.22 ± 1.0, in only coronary artery diseases was 20.65 ± 2.0 and in only diabetes subjects was 24.39±1.0of the study subjects in the comparison of control subjects i.e. 23.17 ± 1.78 and we have also found thestatistical significance (P-0.001) in all the study groups. In the aspects of Blood pressure distribution, wehave distributed it into different stage of hypertension and found that more number of patients from groupIII i.e. only CAD and found 83% diastolic BP in pre hypertension stages and 60% were hypertensive andin only DM, there were 56% SBP and 60% DBP in pre-hypertensive.Conclusion: - Periodic evaluation of patient with pre hypertension and hypertension by applying lifestyle modifications and may favor the good outcome and also prompt the treatment of hypertension andhyperglycemia.]]>
