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Azerbaijan Medical Journal

(ISSN: 0005-2523)

Azerbaijan medical journal (ISSN: 0005-2523) - is a scopus indexed journal since 1961. The publisher of the journal is Izdatel'stvo Elm by WHO Office in Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan medical journal (AMJ) is also UGC approved. The journal publishes general medicine, health science, psychological, pharmaceutical journals and so on. Gongcheng Kexue Yu Jishu/Advanced Engineering Science Zhonghua er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Chinese journal of otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery Tobacco Science and Technology Zhenkong Kexue yu Jishu Xuebao/Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology Kongzhi yu Juece/Control and Decision Changjiang Liuyu Ziyuan Yu Huanjing/Resources and Environment in the Yangtze Valley

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Azerbaijan Medical Journal

Azerbaijan Medical Journal (ISSN: 0005-2523) - is a peer-reviewed journal. The journal seeks to publish original research articles that are hypothetical and theoretical in its nature and that provide exploratory insights in the following fields but not limited to. Zhongguo Shiyou Daxue Xuebao (Ziran Kexue Ban)/Journal of China University of Petroleum (Edition of Natural Science) Teikyo Medical Journal Wuhan Ligong Daxue Xuebao (Jiaotong Kexue Yu Gongcheng Ban)/Journal of Wuhan University of Technology (Transportation Science and Engineering) Zhonghua yi shi za zhi (Beijing, China : 1980) Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America International Medical Journal Technology Reports of Kansai University Asia Life Sciences Open Access Journals Tagliche Praxis

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Behavioral response and attitude of the public about preventive measures against COVID-19 pandemic in Al-Qassim, Saudi Arabia
Journal ID : AMJ-28-05-2023-11511; Author : Khalid Alsagaihe,
Abstract : To prevent morbidity and mortality associated with Corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) the governments took strict actions to control the spread of disease. This study aimed to assess the attitude and behavioral responses people in Qassim region to the preventive measures taken by the Saudi Government. This is an online cross-sectional survey that was conducted in the Qassim region among adult population. A structured questionnaire in Arabic would be used to collect the data. Data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). A total 438 participants were included in this study. The mean age was 29.5 ± 8.3 years and most of respondents were males 69.6%. Our findings showed that the average behavior and attitude score was 9.5 ± 2.9 out of a total score of 16. The higher percentage of participants (72.6%) showed poor behavior and attitude towards the preventive measures against COVID-19 taken by the Saudi Government and only 120 (27.4%) showed good behavior and attitude. Furthermore, we found that there is statistically significant association between behavioral response and attitude towards COVID-19 preventive measures and marital status, education and age (P values= < 0.001, 0.025 and 0.002 respectively). The highest percentage of good behavioral response and attitude was observed among married, primary educated and older participants. The behavior and attitude towards the preventive measures against COVID-19 taken by the Saudi Government was found to insufficient among people in Qassim region in Saudi Arabia. Thus, adequate educational programs and interventions are needed.
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Evaluation of the effect of ozone application and low-level laser therapy on the early success of dental implants in patients with type 2 diabetes
Journal ID : AMJ-27-05-2023-11509; Author : Waddah Mahmoud Shash, Ammar Mahmoud Mashlah, Taissir Al-Bounni, Mohammad Y. Hajeer, Abeer Ahmad Aljoujou,
Abstract : Diabetes mellitus is considered a risk factor for the success of dental implants, so this study aims to evaluate the effect of ozone and soft laser on the success of dental implants in these patients. The study sample consisted of 18 patients (11 males, 7 females) who attended the Department of Oral Medicine at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Damascus, and who had type 2 diabetes, dental implants were performed in these patients, and the sample was divided into two groups of 16 implants. Ozone and laser were applied to them immediately after implantation and 16 control implants. The clinical evaluation was carried out by examining the presence of inflammation after one month and after 6 months before performing the functional load on the dental implants. We did not see any effect of ozone and soft laser on the early success of dental implants in diabetic patients. As two cases of inflammation were seen after 6 months after the surgical examination of dental implants, it was treated before the functional load. There is no effect of diabetes on the early success of dental implants, and there is no effect of ozone and soft laser on the early success of dental implants in patients with diabetes.
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Prevalence and associated factors of dentin hypersensitivity in IRAQI students
Journal ID : AMJ-26-05-2023-11507; Author : Mohanad. A. Kadhim,
Abstract : To assess the prevalence of dentin hypersensitivity (DH) and etiological factors among undergraduate students from Iraq- Maysan Governorate. 280 students of Al-Manara College for medical science, Iraq, enrolled in a cross-sectional survey. A self-report questionnaire was used for DH diagnosis and confirmed by tactile and evaporative tests clinically. Statistical analysis Descriptive and chi-square test p<0.05 were done. The prevalence of DH in the sample was 19.0%. DH prevalence to the tactile stimulus was higher in those participants whose toothbrush movement was vertical/horizontal (OR = 3.13, 95% CI = 1.27–7.7, p < 0.001), in the female group (OR = 3.01, 95% CI = 1.17–7.7, p = 0.010), in the presence of dental biofilm (OR = 2.8, 95% CI = 0.64–12.29, p < 0,001). When DH was diagnosed by evaporative stimulus, there was a significant association with accumulation of dental biofilm (OR = 4.33; 95% CI = 1–18.73; p = 0.027), gingival recession (OR = 2.15; 95% CI = 1.09–4.23; p = 0.004) on the affected tooth, and with the use of mouth rains solutions (OR = 2.39; 95% CI = 1.01–5.67; p = 0.016). DH registered a high frequency in our sample. Students with DH were more likely to show traumatic dental brushing, the existence of dental biofilm, and gingival recession in the affected teeth.
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Evaluation of the efficacy of midazolam nasal sedation compared with dexmedetomidine in the management of uncooperative children with cerebral palsy during dental treatment
Journal ID : AMJ-24-05-2023-11503; Author : Mohamad Nabil Hamod, Chaza Kouchaji, Faten Rostom, Hasan Alzoubi,
Abstract : This study aimed to compare the intranasal administration of midazolam and dexmedetomidine in uncooperative children with cerebral palsy. The sample consisted of 20 children with cerebral palsy aged 5 to 11 years who were divided equally into two groups: Group 1 (experimental) nasal dexmedetomidine 1 mcg/kg and Group 2 (control) nasal midazolam 0.2 mg/kg. The efficacy of both drugs was evaluated according to Ohio State University OSUBRS behavioral rating scale, the University of Michigan scale UMSS, and the Houpt general behavior scale. Both Drugs have been effective in the management of children with cerebral palsy. There were no statistically significant differences for Ohio State University OSUBRS behavioral rating scale (p = 0.301), the University of Michigan scale UMSS (p = 0.403), and the Houpt general behavior scale (p = 0.185). There were no clinically significant changes in vital signs throughout the study. Both nasal midazolam and dexmedetomidine can be used as sedative drugs in the management of children with cerebral palsy during dental treatment.
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Assessment of Self-Care Heart Failure Index among Heart Failure Patients in Sulaimani Cardiac Hospital
Journal ID : AMJ-22-05-2023-11501; Author : Bayan Omar Sharif, Muhammed Omer Muhammed, Hadeel Abdulelah Ibrahim,
Abstract : Heart failure is a prolonged and progressive syndrome that leads to low quality of life and hospital readmissions. Avoiding or early recognizing health problems in heart failure is associated with proper self-care and recovering overall health-related quality of life. To describe the self-care behaviors and association of sociodemographic and clinical factors that affect patients’ quality of life. The quantitative, cross-sectional convenience sample technique was used to collect 200 patients diagnosed with heart failure admitted to Sulaimani Cardiac Hospital, Iraq, from January to May 2022. The data were collected through direct interviews, a validated questionnaire, and the Self-Care of Heart Failure Index. About 50% of the participants were aged 62- 77 years, 65.5% were males, 66% were illiterate, and 65.5% had a low economic state. According to the classification of the New York Heart Association, 48% of them were class III heart failure. The mean scores of 1.67, 1.56, and 1.80 were observed on self-care confidence, poor self-care management, and poor self-care maintenance using the Self-Care of Heart Failure Index without significant difference (p≤0.05). The outcomes of this study demonstrated that most patients had inappropriate scores in self-care maintenance, management, and confidence subscales. The study also found that higher scores were associated with certain factors, such as age group, residence, number of recent hospital admissions for heart failure, and severity of heart failure.
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The Correlation between Maximum Mouth Opening and: Gender, Age, Height, Weight and Body Mass Index in a Syrian Population.
Journal ID : AMJ-22-05-2023-11500; Author : Nora Jawdat Ali, Mahmoud Abd- Alhak, Issam Jamous, Janet Jaoudat Ali, Omar Hamadah,
Abstract : The range of mouth opening is a respectable factor in the diagnosis of many clinical conditions and can also have implications for the management and treatment of patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD). The study aims to explore maximum mouth opening (MMO) and its correlation with gender, age, height, weight, and Body Mass Index (BMI) in a Syrian population. The study is an observational cross-sectional study of 497 Syrian Participants (36% male and 62% female). Participants were clinically examined using Research Diagnosis Criteria for Temporomandibular Diseases (RDC/TMD) form and data was recorded. The frequency test was mainly used along with the correlation coefficient. The mean MMO for all participants was 48.76 ± 7.55 mm. The mean MMO for male participants was 54.68 ± 6.92 mm, and the mean MMO for female participants was 45.12±5.24. MMO of male subjects was higher than the mean MMO of female subjects, and that was statistically significant. MMO had a significantly weak positive correlation with height and weight and correlates significantly with participants' age of (30-49) years old. MMO showed a significantly weak reverse relationship with the underweight category and a significantly weak positive relationship with the healthy weight BMI category. MMO exhibited a significant correlation with gender and age in the fourth and fifth decades. Height & weight have a weak significantly positive relationship with MMO. Data showed that BMI had an influence on MMO only on underweight and healthy weighted categories.
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Investigating the Determinant Factor of Fatigue of Diabetes during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Journal ID : AMJ-21-05-2023-11497; Author : Rumentalia Sulistini, Heri Kristanto, Imelda Erman, Nikson Sitorus, Hanna DL Damanik,
Abstract : The Indonesian government has identified six pillars of Health Transformation as a means of improving community self-reliance, including the management of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, diabetes cases can result in death if the patient is infected with COVID-19, and the disease can also lead to increased fatigue. The purpose of this study is to identify factors associated with fatigue in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus during the COVID-19 Pandemic. This descriptive research employed a cross-sectional design. It used Chi-Square and logistic regression analyses to identify the dominant factor associated with fatigue. The study population consisted of patients with type 2 diabetes who visited the Integrated Development Post (Posbindu) in four working areas of the Public Health Center in Palembang City during the pandemic. We used purposive sampling to select the respondents, and the number of respondents was 293. Our findings indicate that more than 50% of people with diabetes experience severe fatigue during the pandemic. Low education and depression were identified as the primary factors contributing to fatigue in people with diabetes, while individuals with diabetes who work and have an abnormal body mass index (BMI) were identified as protective factors against fatigue after controlling for education and depression variables. Our study suggests that the management of diabetics during the COVID-19 pandemic requires comprehensive interventions beyond medical interventions. Stress management and education interventions are also needed to help patients maintain their quality of life during the pandemic.
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Effectiveness of the surface antimicrobial CaviWipes™ in disinfecting students' mobile phones
Journal ID : AMJ-19-05-2023-11496; Author : Laura Kafa, Ammar Amoun, Asmahan Zinab, Ammar M. Mashlah, Mohammad Y. Hajeer, Abeer A. Aljoujou,
Abstract : Cross-infection in dentistry is a problem that unfortunately occurs in many ways, and mobile phones have rightly been cited as the cause of several cross-infections. This study aimed to assess the effec-tiveness of CaviWipes™ in disinfecting contaminated mobile phones among dental students during their clinical training, at Tishreen University, Syria. Samples were taken from 150 students' mobile phones with sterile cotton swabs. Two swabs were taken, the first one before and the second after wiping the devices with CaviWipes™. All samples were cultured directly on Nutrient agar (Merck, Germany), Blood agar (Merck, Germany), Eosin Methylene Blue (EMB) (Merck, Germany). Gram staining, morphology of bacteria, catalase reaction and oxidase reaction were used to identify the collected microorganisms. Data were statistically analyzed using Paired t-test. The study showed that microbial growth was 100% in all samples from cellular phones, and a significant difference was found between Colony Forming Units (CFU) before and after wiping the devices with CaviWipes™ (P<0.05). CaviWipes™ were 96.5% effective in reducing bacterial growth. Among the detected bac-teria, only gram-spore forming bacilli were resistant to CaviWipes™. Within the limitations of the present study, it appears that the use of CaviWipes™ as a disinfectant could reduce bacterial growth on dental students' phones significantly.
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Assess the level of parents’ knowledge in Damascus city about oral hygiene maintenance in early childhood: A cross-sectional study
Journal ID : AMJ-19-05-2023-11495; Author : Nassouh Malas, Chaza Kouchaji, Mohammed Bashier Almonakel, Hasan Alzoubi,
Abstract : There has been an increase in the occurrence of cavities in preschoolers and a rise in therapeutic rather than preventive dental procedures in children. More than the child, it is the influence of the parents that will determine the future of their children's oral health. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate oral hygiene awareness among parents. A structured questionnaire was given out to 1000 randomly selected parents of children aged between 1-6 years old, visiting the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, College Dentistry, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria between September 2021 and January 2023. Their responses were recorded manually. The questionnaire had questions regarding brushing, rinsing, toothpaste, visiting the dentist, etc. After surveying the parents, it could be analyzed that toothbrush is the most method used for oral hygiene maintenance (83.5%), and 9.8% of the parents believe that the time that oral hygiene maintenance start with the eruption of the first primary tooth. From the study, it was concluded that 32% of the parents supervise the brushing of their child's teeth until the age of 4 Years, but 55.6% of them brush their children's teeth once a day, and the largest percentage brush for 1-2 minutes (52.9%). According to the survey, the parents of children aged between 1-6 years old had no adequate knowledge regarding the oral hygiene of their children.
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Dental arch dimension changes during maxillary total arch distalization using palatally vs. bucally placed temporary anchorage devices: A randomized clinical trial.
Journal ID : AMJ-18-05-2023-11493; Author : Tuqa Rashad Raghis, Tareq Mosleh Alfrih Alsulaiman, Ghiath Mahmoud, Mohamed Youssef,
Abstract : This study aimed to evaluate changes of dental arch dimensions resulted by maxillary total arch distalization using the casted palatal plate versus buccal miniscrews. In course of an evaluating of skeletal and dentoalveolar changes after maxillary total arch distalization, cast models of 40 adult patients (7 males and 33 females; average age 20 ± 3.1 years) with class II occlusal relationships were analyzed. Patients were divided according to the anchorage appliance into two equal groups; in the first group (n=20), patients received the newly developed casted palatal plate, while in the second group (n =20), buccal miniscrews were applied. Occlusal changes (overjet, overbite and severity of class II molar and canine relationships), anterior upper arch length, arch widths and palatal height, in addition to molars rotation were measured. Total arch distalization resulted in a significant correction of class II relationships and reduction of overjet in both groups. The interpremolar and intermolar widths increased significantly (3.03 and 4.23 mm, respectively in the miniscrews group, 1.73 and 1.63 mm, respectively in the plate group). The intercanine width increased in the miniscrews group (by 1.70 mm), while it did not change in the plate group. The mesial buccal cusps of molars showed a significant distobuccal rotation. Total arch distalization using each of the casted plate and buccal miniscrews as skeletal anchorage appliances can be an effective non-extraction treatment modality for the correction of class II malocclusion. However, larger amount of upper arch expansion can be associated with the application of buccal miniscrews.
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