Vol. 04, Issue 1 & 2, January-July 2017
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Item Nutrient intake of patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in Dhaka city, Bangladesh(Daffodil International University, 2017-07-01) Hossain, M B; Tasnim, Tasmia; Alam, Sanjida; Neen, JoytunDietary behaviors are fundamental in the progress of almost all diseases including hepatic lipid accretion, known as “nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)”. Be that as it may, there are restricted examinations in regards to the dietary propensities for patients with perpetual liver illness. This pilot study was carried out to evaluate feasibility of a large-scale project in terms of data collection and research process. A cross-sectional examination was directed on 20 NAFLD patients going to the outpatient division of Bangladesh Institute of Health science (BIHS). All patients underwent abdominal ultrasound, biochemical tests, dietary evaluations, and anthropometric evaluations. Their food intake was measured by a food-frequency questionnaire and 24-hour food recall.The mean age of the patients was 53±1.8 years, 50% of the individuals were men, most participants were overweight and 30% had NAFLD with fibrosis. There was no significant difference in nutrient intake and fat related diet behavior between patients with and without fibrosis. Yet fat related diet was found to be significantly associated with high LDL cholesterol levels and age. Due to small sample size, no significant impact of diet pattern was observed on the severity of NAFLD patient among included subjects. Future studies need to be carried out with a larger sample size and among subjects not exposed to diet intervention.Item Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity in South Asian Countries(Daffodil International University, 2017-07-01) Haque, Anamul; Ghosh, SusmitaChildhood obesity is a global health problem with immediate and long-term health consequences. The increasing trend of childhood overweight & obesity has emerged as a major public health threat. The study reviewed relevant articles on prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity in South Asia during 2008 to 2017. The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of childhood overweight & obesity in South Asia. Literature search was done in accessible logical open areas, for example, Google Scholar, PubMed, Bio-Med central and Science Hub from the most recent ten years. Extra investigations were likewise recognized through cross-references and sites of authority organizations. Twenty primary studies were included in the final review, of which were conducted in schools settings in the South Asian countries; Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka. The prevalence of overweight and obesity showed wide variations in the included studies. The study showed that the prevalence rate is higher in Bangladesh, India & Pakistan and relatively lower in Bhutan, Nepal & Sri Lanka. This survey indicated expanding patterns in the commonness of overweight and weight rates among children in South Asia. This investigation underlines on the earnest need to advance solid ways of life among children to handle childhood overweight and corpulence.Item Knowledge on Oral Hygiene among the Patients Attending Private Dental Clinics in Bangladesh(Daffodil International University, 2017-07-01) Das, Munmun; Muhammad, Faisal; Chowdhury, ABM AlauddinOral disease is a common public health problem in Bangladesh. Lack of awareness and improper treatment facilities are the main cause of poor oral health condition in our country. This study was conducted to assess the level of knowledge on oral hygiene among the patients attending selected private dental clinics. A descriptive cross-sectional type of study was utilized, among the patients who attended private dental clinics in Chittagong area of Bangladesh. A total of 160 patients were selected purposively and interviewed using a pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire. The mean age of the respondents was 29.20±4.31 years. About 73.1% of the respondents were male and more than half (55.0%) of the respondents had bachelor degree and above, followed by secondary school level of education (19.4%). 73.1% of the participants used to brush their teeth more than twice per day, 55.6% of the respondents used to spent 1-3 minutes while brushing their teeth and the rest spent more than 3 minutes brushing their teeth. The findings revealed that majority of the patients had fair level of knowledge regarding the oral hygiene. The level of knowledge was found to be significantly associated with educational level and monthly income of the respondents.Item Major Risk Factors of Breast Cancer in Selected Population of Bangladesh with Special Reference to Dietary Habit(Daffodil International University, 2017-07-01) Jahan, Effat AraThe cross sectional study was carried out among 70 breast cancer patients aged between 30-60 years admitted in National Institute of Cancer Research and Hospital and Delta Medical College and Hospital, Dhaka. The major risk factors of breast cancer on these cases were studied along with their dietary habits and nutritional status. The mean age (±Standard deviation) of the respondents was 45.4 (±8) year. In this study, about 53% patients were obese among the cancer patients. The study showed that the incidence of breast cancer was significantly (p<0.05) increasing with age; the rate of breast cancer was significantly (p<0.05) higher in heavier women and the habit of chewing betel leaf was significantly (p<0.05) increasing with age among breast cancer patients. The study also revealed that about 60% of patients never consumed cruciferous vegetables as well as about 50% citrus fruits. Dietary intake was analyzed in terms of food frequency per week. The study revealed that age and weight of the respondents were significant risk factors among Bangladeshi breast cancer patients.Item Menstrual Hygiene Practices Among Women of Reproductive Age Group in a Selected Ready-Made Garment (Rmg) Factory in Chittagong(Daffodil International University, 2017-07-01) Mazumder, Pranay Kumar; Mishu, Israt Jahan; Shammi, FahmidaMenstruation is a natural phenomenon. There is a negative inference in many communities of Bangladesh about menstruation and women considered to be shameful. Consequently related health problem is often hidden and ignored. Hygiene management during menstruation has not been effectively addressed in the reproductive health sectors of Bangladesh. A cross sectional study was carried out to determine the menstrual hygiene management among reproductive age women of selected RMG factory in Chittagong. 150 study participants were selected conveniently. Data were collected by face to interview. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to get information on menstrual hygiene practices. Mean age of menarche of the respondents was 13.33 years and 63% knew about menstruation before menarche. The major source of information for the respondents was their mother (88.30%). Only 38% used sanitary pads and 52.67% used old cloths as absorbent material during menstruation. The most frequent cause of not using sanitary pad was high cost (37.84%). Majority (60.81%) respondents dry their absorbent inside the house without sunlight. Restriction of religious practices was faced by 96.66% of the respondents. Bulk of the respondents do not maintain good hygienic practices during menstruation. Socio-cultural factor found responsible for this poor menstrual hygiene practice. Proper Awareness program of good menstrual practices is of utmost importance for this vulnerable group.Item A Study on Deforestation in Ningi Area of Bauchi State, Nigeria(Daffodil International University, 2017-07-01) Abdulkareem, Jamil Hassan; Muhammad, Faisal; Arifuzzaman, Mohd.; Chowdhury, ABM AlauddinA study was undertaken to find out the influence of deforestation of the community in Ningi area of Bauchi State, Nigeria. A cross-sectional descriptive survey was carried out among the population of the study site. Simple random sampling techniques was used to drawn sample population. The data sets were collected using semi-structured questionnaire. All the data sets obtained were analysed using SPSS. The mean age of the respondents was 41.02 ±SD 22.2 years. About three-fifths (60%) of the respondents were male and the majority had diploma (31.4%) level of education. Close to three-tenths (28%) were civil servants and about 75.3 percent had 5 and above members in the family and the mean income of the respondents was 13226.7±7311.9 Naira. Among the fuel wood users, the majority stake holders (35.6%) used the fuel wood at least thrice in a day and little below six-tenths (59.3%) of the respondents were getting the fuel wood from commercial fuel wood sellers. Our findings reported that close to two-fifths of the respondents used fuel wood as an energy source for cooking. Socio-demographic factors of the respondents was significantly associated with planning to quit use of fuel wood for cooking purposes.Item Performance Evaluation of Different Brands of Salbutamol Sulphate Syrup(Daffodil International University, 2017-07-01) Sultana, Sharifa; Dulla, Oby; Huraira, Md. Abu; Islam, FakrulSalbutamol sulphate is a short-acting β2-adrenergic receptor agonist used for the relief of bronchospasm in conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is widely produced and marketed drug by many pharmaceutical companies in Bangladesh. Five different brands of salbutamol sulphate syrup manufactured by Bangladeshi pharmaceutical companies were collected from different retail pharmacy of Dhaka and Noakhali, Bangladesh. The performance evaluation (appearance, organoleptic properties, density, viscosity, pH, potency and microbial count) was carried out in order to find out whether they really comply with the required standards. The results of viscosities, density, and pH of the entire sample were within the official specification. The potency of the representative samples was determined by uv-spectrophotometric method, result of all brands were 96.07 % to 104.5% which is within the official limit. This study was also conducted to determine the microbiological quality of different brands. Microbiological analysis was carried out using spread plate technique on culture media. This study gives the idea about the overall quality of salbutamol sulphate syrup, manufactured by pharmaceutical companies of Bangladesh.