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    Survey on Analyzing Medicine Leaflets in Bangladesh:Impact,Availability,and Public Health Expectations
    (Daffodil International University, 2024-05-06) Shuvo, Shakil Khan
    Background: Bangladesh is one of the South Asian countries having different public health issues like child and maternal death, and outbreaks of communicable – noncommunicable diseases. The desideratum of this research is to investigate and analyze the influence of patient education pamphlets on public health in Bangladesh and to evaluate patient’s expectations, scope of development and provision of current practice of Patient Information Leaflets (PIL). Methods: The study is carried out using an online survey utilizing Google Form and through mass interviews conducted offline. A self-administered questionnaire prepared utilizing a questionnaire-based interview schedule. The entire study was built around a targeted questionnaire that was developed utilizing information from previous research on medicine information leaflets that had been done in various parts of the world as well as some general knowledge about medicine information leaflets. The questionnaire was prepared divided questions in four parts of Personal Information, Knowledge About Medicine Information Leaflet, Usability & Room for Improvement of Medicine Information Leaflet and Health Benefit. Results: Data was collected from 984 people of different ages, genders, demographic locations, education levels and occupation. Among them, 699 people know about it and 340 people read it regularly. Around 41% of people read it to learn about dose but 49% of people find it hard to understand. Although 59% of people admit PIL helps them a lot to understand the medication but 38% thought further improvement is needed. 23% of the population currently use digital media to gain information regarding medicine but 44% of the population prefer it over traditional media as 35% of the population thought digital media helps them to compare between brands. 38% of the population read PIL before buying a medicine but for 28% it influences on their buying decision. Conclusion: Patient Information leaflet makes a great impact on people's understanding of medicine and a more patient oriented leaflet can improve the overall public health scenario in Bangladesh.
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    A Survey on Prevalence & Treatment of Pneumonia at Hospital in Gazipur
    (Daffodil International University, 2024-07-01) Islam, Md. Mazharul
    This survey investigates the prevalence and treatment protocols for pneumonia at a hospital in Gazipur. Pneumonia, a significant public health concern, poses a substantial burden on healthcare systems worldwide, particularly in low- and middle-income regions. As per survey, 90% of respondents retorted that they have been very familiar about Pneumonia, although 8% designated that they have been lacked familiarity with the illness. Conferring to this investigation, 67% participants replied that they have been affected with Pneumonia & 33% responder replied that they haven’t affected with Pneumonia. 39% participants replied that they have been diagnosed Pneumonia with one time in their life time, 31% responders retorted that they have been diagnosed Pneumonia with two time in their life time. 36% participants replied that they have been experienced shortness of breath, 34% responders retorted that they have been experienced Cough-may cough up yellow or green mucus. Conferring to the exploration most of the responders (50%) replied that they have been experienced 1-2 week symptoms before seeking medical attention. 30% responders replied that they have been sought first attention from hospital, 25% participants retorted that they have been sought first attention from local clinic, 20% responders replied that they have been sought first attention from pharmacy. Conferring to the survey, 42% responders replied that doctor suggested chest X-ray, 25% responders retorted that doctor suggested blood test. 35% responders replied that they have been taken antibiotic, 28% responders retorted that they have been taken corticosteroid, 22% participants retorted that they have been taken leukotriene receptor antagonist (LTRA). In conclusion, the findings of this survey provide a comprehensive overview of pneumonia's prevalence and treatment in Gazipur, serving as a valuable resource for healthcare providers and policymakers
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    Survey on co-relation of daily life hygienicity practice and food habit on Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) patients at green life hospital, Dhaka
    (Daffodil International University, 2023-01-14) Baidya, Sajuti
    UTIs, or urinary tract infections, are still rather prevalent. Up to 50% of women say they have experienced at least one UTI in their entire lives. The most frequent cause of infection in nursing home residents and the most frequent cause of bacteremia in the senior population is a urinary tract infection. The goal of the research study was to learn about the dietary habits and hygiene behaviors of patients with urinary tract infections. At Green Life Hospital in Dhaka, an investigation made with questionaries’ was given to each individually UTI patient separately. According to the investigation 38% responders replied that they have been maintained proper hygienity for the prevention of urinary tract infection. 47% patients have been replied that they haven’t any idea about wearing tightfitted clothes during your menstruation cycle can lead to bacterial growth in the urinary tract. According to the assessment 41% people have genital skin disease on the other hands 59% responders haven’t genital skin disease. 94% majority patients responded that they have taken regular shower. Everyone should be taken shower regularly. 43% responders responded that they have been taken probiotics and fermented food item in their meal. In this investigation 58% patients replied that they have been eaten orange like fruits during their UTI problem. According to the survey doctor has been prescribed different type of antibiotics. 35% responders replied that they have been taken nitrofurantoin monohydrate, 29% patients replied that they have been taken Cefuroxime + clavulanic acid combination. In conclusion, it can say that most of the people haven’t idea about proper hygienicity & also they haven’t maintained hygienicity & proper food consume.