Overweight, obesity, and arterial hypertension in children have become a serious and growing public health problem in this group. However, there is a lack of updated data to determine whether these conditions correlate. This systematic review was designed and developed following the “Preferred Reporting Items in Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses” (PRISMA) statement, performed through a bibliographic search in the SciELO (Scientific Electronic Library Online), MEDLINE (National Library of Medicine), and LILACS (Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature) databases. Finally, 7 studies were included in the quantitative analysis based on 5,364 subjects considered, and 14 studies were used for the qualitative analysis contributing to the discussion on the investigated topic. The presence of pre-AHT and early-stage AHT was high in all the studies, mostly in overweight and obese children, which, through the results, demonstrate that these values and the increase in BP are closely related to the increase in BMI (SciELO Scientific Electronic Library Online), MEDLINE (National Library of Medicine); LILACS (Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature). Overweight and obesity in children contribute to a serious health problem. Being necessary to verify the opinions of the authors in recent years in relation to the relationship between these variables and the presence of hypertension in children. A systematic review was designed following the statement "Preferred Reporting Items in Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses" (PRISMA). A search was carried out in the Scielo, Google academic, PubMed, Latindex databases. Finally, 7 studies were included in the quantitative analysis based on 5,364 topics considered. Concluding that the presence of preHBP and HBP in the early stage was high in all the studies, mainly in overweight and obese children, which, through the results, demonstrates that these values and the increase in BP are closely related to the increase in BMI.
Haemoglobinopathies indicate a group of monogenic disorders. The prevalence of Haemoglobinopathies differs based on geographical regions and is higher in tropical countries. Literature has identified that Haemoglobinopathies are higher in tribal and ethnic groups compared to the general population in India. This narrative review explores the methods to analyse data related to Haemoglobinopathies, identifies the research gaps and gains insights on model building and prediction of Haemoglobinopathies. This narrative review includes articles focusing on Haemoglobinopathies, Anaemia and other related disorders, published from 2008 onwards. Full-text and accessible articles found in relevant databases were included. Statistical and a few other techniques like Logistic Regression, Bayesian Modelling, Genetic Risk Scoring, Structural Equation Modelling, Multilevel Tests, Longitudinal Models, Machine Learning Algorithms and Genotyping methods were used to know the risk of acquiring Haemoglobinopathies and to identify important genetic variants. From the findings, it was observed that many studies were conducted to identify the prevalence of Haemoglobinopathies among the general population, but only few in the tribal population. Models based on machine learning algorithms were used for prediction involving haematological parameters and genetic variants, whereas the statistical techniques for prediction include demographic, nutritional, economic, cultural and social indicators.
Homeopathic medicines have been examined in plant models for various purposes like promotion of seed germination, growth and physiology of plants, plant disease control, secondary metabolites enhancement, metal detoxification, etc. However, a limited number of the studies question the reliability of the data, which restricts the use of homoeopathy in the plant system. Therefore this meta-analysis was undertaken to investigate the effect of various homoeopathic medicines on seed germination, growth and disease control in wheat (Triticumaestivum L.). A web search was performed on the National Library of Medicine’s PubMed search engine and 16 studies were retrieved based on inclusion and exclusion criterions. Using data from each study, two by two tables were prepared and fixed mean differences for plant growth, odd ratios for seed germination and risk ratio for disease control along with their ninety-five percent confidence intervals were calculated by Inverse Variance method using Review Manager 5.4.1 (Rev Man 5.4.1) software. Data suggests that gibberellic acid significantly reduces the wheat seedling/stalk growth in autumn season with mean difference of -3.99 (95% CI: -4.41, -3.51), with inconsistent effect in winter and spring season. Further, Arsenicum album treatment promoted the seedling growth in wheat with mean difference: 11.86 (95% CI: 11.67, 12.06), while there was no significant effect on seed germination, and odd ratio: 1.27 (95% CI: 0.87, 1.85, P = 0.22). Moreover, various homoeopathic agents significantly reduced the risk of Fusarium and Alternaria infection in wheat seeds. To conclude, meta-analysis of included studies suggests significant effects of homoeopathic agents in various aspects of wheat plant growth and disease management.
A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the perceived transformations experienced by patients engaged in naturopathic treatments following their participation in prayer sessions. 50 patients undergoing routine inpatient care at a private Nature Cure Hospital in India were administered a questionnaire before and after engaging in prayer sessions. The analysis highlighted pivotal post-prayer attributes such as Cultivation of a Positive Attitude (84%), Heightened Optimism regarding recovery (100%), Sustained Sense of Well-being for durations spanning 2-3 hours (48%) and over 4 hours (48%), along with a lasting Optimism concerning prospects (100%). Additionally, 38.8 percent reported engagement in community prayer sessions during their inpatient stay. These effects promise to augment self-perception, overall efficacy, and emotional resonance, potentially contributing to ameliorated health outcomes and a better quality of life for inpatients across diverse medical settings.
Dragon blood resin from the fruit barks of Calamus ruber contains a bioactive compound, dracorhodin, that has many medicinal benefits. The study aimed to investigate the effects of different drying methods on dracorhodin content, cytotoxicity and antioxidant activities of the resin. Hot-air and hot-steam-air drying at 55°C and 60°C were employed in this study. Resin dried with the hot-steam-air drying at 55° was most toxic to Artemia salina (LC50 of 430.61 ppm). Resin dried with hot-steam-air drying at 60°C contained the highest dracorhodin content (4.34%) and was the best at scavenging DPPH• (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl) (IC50 of 32.73 ppm), cupric ion (TEAC of 63.15 ppm) and ferric ion (TEAC of 8.73 ppm). Resin from the hot-air-drying at 55°C was the best at scavenging ABTS•+ (2,2’-azino-bis (3- ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid)) (TEAC of 469.72 ppm). Drying method and temperature affected the dracorhodin content and IC50 of the resin, respectively.
Dhâtu Chao Ruean is a diagnostic tool integral to the treatment and promotion of health, firmly grounded in the principles of Thai traditional medicine. The primary objective of this research was to aggregate, analyse, synthesise, and summarise knowledge related to Dhâtu Chao Ruean. The study employed a qualitative research design, incorporating data collection in three methodological stages, that is, a literature review, in-depth interviews, and focus group discussions. The research findings revealed consistency in the qualitative results across all three methods, specifically pertaining to Dhâtu Chao Ruean. The conclusions suggested that Dhâtu Chao Ruean is subdivided into seven components, which can be further categorised into two groups based on determining factors and duration, namely, Innate Dhâtu Chao Ruean (Dhâtu Chao Ruean Kerd) and Current Dhâtu Chao Ruean (Dhâtu Chao Ruean Patjuban). This study provides foundational knowledge that can potentially spearhead the development of a standard diagnostic framework for Dhâtu Chao Ruean.
Based on basic ideas validated by community culture, traditional healing is thought to be the most ancient type of organized approach to healing activities. A scientific platform has long been established to discover the wealth of remedies for various ailments, taking into account the pharmacological actions of different ingredients through corresponding endeavors by qualified and specialized individuals in each community. The residents of the community professionally administer care utilizing plant, animal, and mineral materials in accordance with widely accepted sociocultural knowledge and attitudes towards the tri-polar concept of Body, Mind and Soul in relation to health. The traditional healers were well expertise to diagnose the conditions of their patients, administer medications, and heal their ailments. This study centers on the functions that traditional healers play in a tiny frontier tribal group, taking into account their local affiliation and the ways in which the respective population adapts through conventional healing.
ABSTRACT Children with developmental problems such as autism, Asperger’s syndrome, Rett syndrome, language, cognition, and behaviour issues are referred to as “developmental diseases”. To support and educate children with developmental disorders and autism, a variety of methods are available, including ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis), RDI (Relationship Development Intervention), TEACCH (Division for the Treatment and Education of Autistic and Children with Communication Handicaps), and PECS (Patient-Centred Early Childhood Services). When it comes to supporting youngsters in Da Nang, Vietnam, the researchers have chosen Dohsa-hou therapy (Japan), which has shown promising outcomes. In addition to assisting children in being safe and courteous, the Dohsa-hou approach also assists both children and teachers (Dohsa-hou practitioners) feel genuinely calm. Case study, observation, and assessment by a group of three special exercises before and after Dohsa-hou therapy were used to demonstrate that this is an effective way for assisting children with developmental difficulties in Vietnam
ABSTRACT Good self-management in hypertension patients will reduce the risk of complications. This study’s aim was to analyse the correlation of coping strategies on anxiety levels in hypertension patients. The study uses a crosssectional study approach. The research has been conducted in Malang district, Indonesia, wherein a total sample of 108 participants was taken using simple random sampling. Research variables include anxiety and coping strategies. The data are collected using a questionnaire. The statistical test used is multiple linear regression analysis. The results show that there was a significant correlation of active coping (p-value = 0.005), planning (p-value = 0.041), suppression of competing activities (p-value = 0.007), restraint (p-value = 0.026), and the use of social support (p-value = 0.004) for anxiety in patients with hypertension. These results illustrate that improving coping strategies by focusing on problems through the use of active coping, planning, suppression of competing activities, restraint, and the use of social support influence is reducing anxiety in people with hypertension.
This paper reports the outcomes of the study on the effectiveness of harmonizing spleen-stomach needling method on body weight management in Malaysia. The study on 30 subjects was conducted with eight treatment sessions given over a period of one month, using the needling method with the focus on 10 acupoints that promote the normal function of the digestion and the circulation of qi and blood. The results showed 67 percent of the subjects successfully reduced their body weight, with the average reduction of 0.48 kg per subject. The study found the needling method was more effective for the subjects with their age under 25 years old, compared to the subjects with the age group of 25 – 50 years old. The needling method was proven effective in reducing body weight of the subjects in average. While proven effective on 30 subjects, study on more subjects might be required to reveal the real potential of the needling method on body weight management.
The healthcare system of the tribal people is immensely associated with their religious beliefs, along with the interference of soul, spirit and deity. Their daily livelihood is dependent upon a number of natural resources. In this regard, the traditional healthcare practice of the concerned people deserves special attention. The present study has been done on the Karbi tribal group of Karbi Anglong, Assam. The Karbi people had a strong belief on different supernatural powers and its impact on their health. Meanwhile, particularly in the cases of reproductive mother-child health, a number of faunal resources are also used by them. Thus a number of locally available plant and animal resources bear a special resemblance in the context of their traditional medical practices. It has the prime objective to reveal the relationship between traditional cultural practices, environmental resources and indigenous knowledge of the healthcare system among the Karbi people.
In Vietnam, schools and businesses had to temporarily close due to the severity of the COVID-19 outbreak. As a result, many families encountered financial difficulties, health issues, and a lack of social and physical activities, all of which negatively impacted adolescents’ mental and emotional health. This study attempts to comprehend better the psychological problems between adolescents and their parents in Vietnam, during the COVID-19 outbreak. Between June and July 2021, 239 adolescents were evaluated using the Issues Checklist Scale for a sociological survey. The findings indicate that the social separation policy causes conflict between adolescents and their parents. Home responsibilities and privileges, social life, and friendships are the points of contention between adolescents and their parents. During the COVID-19 pandemic, when the social distance policy was implemented, 13- and 14-year-olds were more prone to dispute with their parents than 11- and 12-year-olds.
ABSTRACT Intensive field surveys were carried out during 2020-2021 in the interior tribal pockets of Gummalakshimipuram agency area, Vizianagaram district in Andhra Pradesh, India. The present study deals with 102 species of plants belonging to 89 genera, which belong to 37 families and are used by various tribal groups. The tribal people of this area largely depend on herbal medicines, plant products for primary healthcare and their daily life. These plants are primarily used to cure 42 different diseases by the tribes of these regions.
The present study aims to census the ethnomedicinal plants occurring within the native traditional drugs of four regions within the Algerian Sahara, to determine a catalog of medicative plants, and to collect all the knowledge regarding their therapeutic uses practiced by the native population within the studied regions. The information on medicative uses of plants relies on a field survey, interviews, structured questionnaires, and discussion with ancient healers and knowledgeable persons. Using 243 questionnaire cards, the ethnobotanical field surveys were conducted with satisfactory results for two years (2016 and 2017). This investigation created its potential to inventory 102 species happiness to thirtyeight botanical families distributed over ninety-one genera. The family Lamiaceae is the most dominant family that was wont to treat numerous diseases, followed by the family of Asteraceae and Apiaceae. These healthful plants square measure ready in numerous forms like stewing, infusion, compress, inhalation, and herbal tea, that square measure made of leaves, stems, flowers, boughs, fruits, and roots. The dominant diseases that may be treated with over 2 plants square measure dyspepsia, constipation, abdomen pain, diabetes, wounds, skin diseases, and symptom. The results obtained represent a very valuable source of knowledge for the regions studied and for the medicative flora of Algeria.
Psychological distress occurs in cervical cancer patients who are treated with chemotherapy due to various side effects which occur physically and psychologically. Aims are to analyze the effect of spirituality with psychological hardiness of cervical cancer patients with chemotherapy. The study used cross-sectional approach by recruiting 104 patients with cervical cancer stage II and III undergoing chemotherapy. The data were collected through observations and interviews by using a questionnaire of demographic data and Spiritual Assessment Scale (SAS), including personal faith, spiritual contentment and religious practice and Revised Hardiness Health Inventory (RHHI-24). The collected data were analyzed using the multiple linear regression analysis test (95% CI; α=0.05). Personal Faith, Spiritual Contentment, and Religious Practice all have simultaneous effect to Hardiness Personality (F-value=27.412). Spirituality makes a hardiness personality become higher which leads patients to apply coping techniques addressing life problems.
ABSTRACT This paper examines the effects of Dohsa-hou therapy on adaptive behaviors in autistic children using a case study of a child with poor adaptive behavior. The Vineland II test was chosen to evaluate the results of the sixmonth study program. The child’s handicap patterns determine specific Dohsa-hou exercises. The results of the experiments show a statistically significant change in the condition. Based on the previous data, the researchers concluded that Dohsa-hou therapy influences adaptive behavior in children with ASD. The study found that ratings for general adaptive behavior and most sub-domains improved from 1 to 5 points, indicating an overall improvement. Language and communication (receiving) sub-domains and everyday life skills have seen the most substantial gains in recent years.
ABSTRACT Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever is the disease which rapidly spreads and causes death. Research to determine the success of controlling and preventing the disease in the community needs to be carried out. The research objective is to analyze the Social Capital of Health Cadres and the Community Figures, as well as their roles in DHF prevention and control in urban and suburban endemic areas of Semarang City. This research adopted a mix method technique, with quantitative and qualitative descriptive approaches. The data collection was carried out by filling out a questionnaire via google form. The social capital of the community figures greatly influenced the role of cadres, and their activeness in overcoming the disease. Therefore, caring, mutual trust, and good social relationship between cadres and the community, contributed to DHF control sustainability. Involvement of all parties in the prevention of DHF at the village level is also supported by the motivation and role model of stakeholders.
Management of health problems in patients undergoing haemodialysis is still a concern in increasing messages, one of which is the emotional condition and coping abilities of the patient. The purpose of this study was to determine the patient’s emotional factors and the ability to cope with chronic kidney failure patients’ compliance with haemodialysis therapy. A correlation cross sectional study was conducted with 130 respondents that were selected using a simple random sampling method to choose the patient respondents with end stage renal disease during haemodialysis treatment in Sultan Agung Islamic Hospital, Central Java, Indonesia. The study used modification questionnaire that was developed by authors. Before the instrument was given to the respondents, it was test for its validity and reliability. Data was analysed using Chi Square. The respondents of this study were majority female (60.0%) and aged between 46-55 years old (42.3%). Educational background was at intermediate level (71.5%), 85.4 percent was married, the respondents working to their life (60.8%) and the income was less than minimum regional rate (52.3%). Emotional factors and coping mechanism have the significant relationship with patient’s adherence (p = 0.025 and p = 0.005). Emotional factors and coping mechanism have correlation with patient’s adherence, Normal Emotion and positive coping mechanism showed better adherence during haemodialysis.
Vicia faba L. has a major role in the traditional diet and medicinal system of different countries. V. faba is a natural source of the precursor of dopamine (Levodopa) which is used treatment of Parkinson’s disease. The objective of the study is to investigate the in vitro antioxidant capacity, Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry and docking of V. faba against Parkinson’s disease. The values indicated that acetone and aqueous extract exhibited a higher value of total phenolic and flavonoid contents respectively. The results of the 2, 2- diphenyl-1- picrylhydrazyl free radical scavenging assay and ferric reducing antioxidant power assay displayed that aqueous extract had better radical scavenging activity. In the 2,2-azinobis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonate) radical scavenging assay, ethanolic extract showed a lower Inhibitory Concentration50 value. In silico analysis indicated that the phyto-compounds present in V. faba has a higher binding affinity to the dopamine1 receptor. The results suggested that V. faba has good antioxidant properties and can be used as a dopamine agonist for the dopamine1 receptor which may be useful in combating Parkinson’s disease.
ABSTRACT Body compassion is primarily influenced by both the multifaceted architecture of body image and self-compassion. Therefore, this paper aims to investigate the level of perception of body compassion among Vietnamese students at high school. A group of 396 Vietnamese high school students (121 males and 275 females) participated in a survey. They finished the body compassion scale, which included: Defuse, Common Humanity, Acceptance. The results found that regarding the body compassion towards research scores, the body compassion of females was found to have higher than males. Moreover, body compassion grade 11 had higher scores than grade 10 and grade 12. High school students who had gone through the research showed that Grade 12 would be interested in the Acceptance subscale. In contrast, grades 10 and 11 would be interested in defusion, and common humanity.
