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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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Correlation Between Visceral Adiposity Index and Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance Value in The Non-Diabetic Young Adult Population
Journal ID : AMJ-19-02-2023-11239; Author : Laily Ridawati, Andi M Aman, Haerani Rasyid, Syakib Bakri, Husaini Umar, Hasyim Kasim, Andi F Benyamin, Arifin Seweng,
Abstract : The visceral adiposity index (VAI), which is linked to the risk of insulin resistance (IR), cerebrovascular illness, and metabolic syndrome, assesses the amount of damage to visceral adipose tissue. One of the most extensively used methods for determining IR is homeostatic insulin resistance (HOMA-IR). The goal of this study was to determine whether or not the VAI score correlates with HOMA-IR in a group of young adults without diabetes. This is a cross-sectional research was done at Hasanuddin University Makassar from January to March 2021,. Anthropometric measurements were taken. Each person had testing for their lipid profiles, fasting blood glucose, and fasting insulin. Values for the VAI and HOMA-IR were calculated. As statistical tests, the Person Correlation Test, and Chi-square were utilized. As the results, 31.10±3.01 years was the average age. The Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve study revealed that the VAI cut-off value for HOMA-IR prediction in males was 2.37, while that in females was 2.25. VAI has a positive relationship with HOMA-IR in both men and women (p<0.001). The male group with a VAI value of greater than 2.37 had a 41.6 times greater potential of having an IR compared to the male group with a VAI value of less than 2.37. Female with a VAI value greater than 2.25 are 24.9 times more likely to have an IR than female with a VAI value less than 2.25. In conclusion, VAI has a significant correlation with HOMA-IR in the non-diabetic young adult population.
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Comparison of friction generated on conventional and coated stainless steel archwires during sliding mechanics using monocrystalline ceramic bracket and stainless steel bracket
Journal ID : AMJ-17-02-2023-11237; Author : Mohammed Ismail Almashhdani, Saeed AlSamak, Mahmood A. Hamood,
Abstract : This study aimed to compare the frictional force generated between different combinations of epoxy-coated and stainless steel archwires in ceramic and stainless steel brackets. Stainless steel brackets (SSB) and ceramic brackets (CB) of slot size 0.022x0.030″ Roth prescription was used. The brackets were connected with two types of arch wires stainless steel archwire (SSA) with a gauge of 0.019x0.025″ and tooth tone epoxy-coated stainless steel archwires (ECSSA), ligated with conventional elastomeric ligatures. Four combinations of brackets and archwires were produced. The frictional test was performed using a universal testing machine for a distance of 5 mm at a speed of 5 mm/minute in the presence of artificial saliva. CB with ECSSA shows the highest mean frictional resistance (3.6 N), followed by CB with SSA (2.2 N). The SSB with ECSSA showed a mean frictional force of (1.8 N), and the SSB and SSA showed the lowest friction (1.5 N). One-way ANOVA showed a significant difference between the tested groups (P=value: 0.01). Tukey's Post HOC test demonstrated significant differences between SSB and ECSSA with CB and ECSSA, CB and ECSSA with SSB and SSA bracket. This study's results confirm that the least frictional resistance was associated with stainless steel wires and brackets. The highest frictional focus was on ceramic brackets and epoxy-coated stainless steel wires.
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Evaluation of EMLA Cream with Dimethyl Sulfoxide in Palatal Anesthesia in Children: A Three-Arm Randomized Controlled Trial
Journal ID : AMJ-17-02-2023-11236; Author : Farah Babakurd, Shadi Azzawi, Yasser Alsayed Tolibah,
Abstract : Palatal injections are classified among the most painful dental injections. Therefore, it was necessary to find alternatives to this painful injection to enhance children's cooperation. It was mentioned in the dental literature that EMLA cream was used as a possible alternative to conventional injections, but its anesthetic effect was controversial, so it was useful to study the effect of chemical enhancers to rise the effectiveness of this cream. This trial aimed to evaluate for the first time the anesthetic efficiency and the pain related to the application of the mixture of the chemical permeability enhancer “dimethyl sulfoxide” with EMLA cream in comparison to EMLA cream only and conventional palatal injections in children. This randomized controlled trial included 90 children aged between 7- 11 years with one primary upper molar indicated to extraction. Participants were randomly assigned into three groups to anesthetize the palatal mucosa; G1 (control): conventional palatal anesthesia, G2: EMLA cream only, and G3: EMLA with DMSO. Then, the buccal mucosa was anesthetized with conventional anesthesia, and then the molar was extracted. The pain was assessed by the FLACC scale during palatal probing, and extraction. Kruskal-Wallis test showed significant differences between groups in FLACC scores of the palatal probing stage (P = 0.013). Mann-Whitney U showed a significant difference in pairwise comparisons between G1 and G2 during palatal probing (P = 0.035). The application of EMLA cream for 3 minutes is not sufficient to achieve palatal anesthesia, while the mixture of dimethyl sulfoxide with EMLA cream can be an efficient alternative to conventional palatal injections. Dental injection causes fear and anxiety in children, which leads to a change in their behavior and a loss of cooperation, so it is important to find alternative ways to perform good anesthesia to make dealing with children easier and more acceptable.
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Workplace vaccination policy as the primary factors in receiving COVID-19 vaccines: A finding in Makassar city, Indonesia
Journal ID : AMJ-16-02-2023-11234; Author : Eri Wijaya, Eka Hardianti Arafah, Rusmayanty Rusdin, Abi Dzar Al Ghifari, Indra Dwinata,
Abstract : This study aimed to understand the primary reasons for the workers to receive the vaccine during the initial vaccine rollout and the mass vaccination program in Makassar city, Indonesia. This study was an analytical descriptive with a cross-sectional design. We used a self-administered online survey through a multi-item questionnaire via Microsoft Form from August to September 2021. A total of 252 valid questionnaires were analyzed from respondents over 20 years of age, where the majority of the participants were female (74.60%), 25-39 years old (63.10%), college-educated (85.32%), teaching staff (tutor, teacher, lecturer) (34.13%), without a history of COVID-19 infection (77.78%), vaccinated (at least one dose) (80.56%), have a workplace vaccination policy (61.90%). Based on the bivariate analysis, it was found that there was a significant relationship between the workplace vaccination policy and the vaccination status of the employee in Makassar city (p-value = 0.001; PR = 3.059, 95% CI = 1.800-5.199). This finding proves that respondents who have not received the COVID-19 vaccine are more in the group of employees who do not have a workplace vaccination policy. This study found that the workplace vaccination policy plays a vital role in determining the employee's intention in taking the COVID-19 vaccine. However, efforts to increase people's intention to receive COVID-19 vaccinations are still needed to increase vaccination coverage in Indonesia. Further study with a broader scope to validate that people receive vaccines not because of external factors but are aware of vaccines' benefits is necessary.
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Correlation between Severity of Sepsis and Red Cell Distribution Width
Journal ID : AMJ-16-02-2023-11232; Author : Nurfathanah, Risna Halim, Rahmawati Minhajat, Syakib Bakri, Haerani Rasyid, Himawan Sanusi, Andi Alfian Zainuddin,
Abstract : Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection. The incidence of sepsis are between 300 to 1000 cases per 100,000 people per year. Red cell distribution width (RDW) is an index variation of RBC volume, which is a cost-effective and easy tool for predicting the prognosis of critically ill patients. RDW value can be used as an independent indicator of mortality in septic patients. Sepsis can increase RDW through various mechanisms, such as the role of inflammatory mediators, which directly induce red blood cell damage, increased nitric oxide (NO) levels, which play a role in interfering with the deformability of erythrocyte membranes, and oxidative stress, which can interfere with erythropoiesis, thereby increasing the production of premature erythrocytes, reduce the survival of erythrocytes, interfere with the deformability of the erythrocyte membrane, and erythrocyte half-life. Retrospective with a cross-sectional study design. Data were taken from the medical records. The severity of sepsis was assessed by the SOFA score, and RDW was taken from routine blood data. Data analysis used SPSS version 22 and Pearson's correlation test. There is a significant correlation between the SOFA score and RDW with p value 0.000 (p<0.05). The resulting coefficient is +0.510, there is a linear correlation with moderate strength between the SOFA score and RDW. There is a significant correlation between the severity of sepsis as assessed by the SOFA score and RDW.
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COMPARISON OF VITAMIN D AND EXHALED CARBON MONOXIDE LEVELS BETWEEN SMOKERS AND NONSMOKERS AMONG INDONESIAN ADULT MALES
Journal ID : AMJ-16-02-2023-11231; Author : Nurfadillatul Zannah, Feni Fitriani Taufik, Wahju Aniwidyaningsih, Fiastuti Witjaksono, Fanny Fachrucha,
Abstract : The relationship between smoking and lung damage is part of the inflammatory process, increased oxidative stress, and protease. Many of these processes are modulated by Vitamin D. Current data shows that Vitamin D deficiency is associated with respiratory disorders. This study aims to compare the Vitamin D values of male smokers and nonsmokers in Indonesia and their exhaled (Carbon Monoxide) CO values. A cross-sectional study was conducted on healthy male subjects at X office Jakarta in August 2017. A sample of 60 people consisting of 30 smokers and 30 nonsmokers was selected via consecutive sampling. Interviews were conducted to fill in the baseline data questionnaire, Fagerstrom questionnaire, sun exposure score, and nutritional intake. Exhaled CO measurement was done using a portable CO measuring device, and Vitamin D level was examined from blood drawn. This study found that most participants (90%) had Vitamin D deficiency. The mean value of Vitamin D of the smoker group was lower than the nonsmoker group (15.21 ± 3.15 ng/ml vs. 16.9 ± 2.9 ng/ml, p = 0.029). The Mean exhaled CO level was higher in smokers than nonsmokers (17.3 ± 12.54 ppm vs. 5.4 ± 2.51 ppm, p = 0.000). Most participants had Vitamin D deficiency. The value of Vitamin D in smokers was lower than that of nonsmokers. Exhaled CO level of smokers was higher than nonsmokers.
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Prevalence of Burnout in Mental Health Nurses Working at Psychiatric Hospital in The Central Java
Journal ID : AMJ-16-02-2023-11230; Author : betie febriana, Dwi Heppy rochmawati, Wigyo Susanto,
Abstract : Mental health nurses work in potentially high stress environment and challenging setting. One of the essential stress caused by burnout. the aim of this study was to describe burnout of mental health nurses. This Sample was 131 participants mental health nurses in all the psychiatric hospitals in Central Java were invited to participate in this study. this was determined using the stratified random sampling method in psychiatric hospital in Central Java. The burnout questionnaire used the Maslach burnout inventory (MBI-HSS) that assess three dimensions of burnout. The prevalence of burnout with a sample of n = 131 mental health nurses are 72% for low emotional exhaustion, 65% for depersonalization, and 47% for low personal accomplishment. From a workforce development and safety perspective, it is important for managers to address low personal accomplishment aspects of burnout reported in the workplace by mental health nurses.
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Factors Associated with Work-Related Burnout among Nurses during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Journal ID : AMJ-15-02-2023-11229; Author : Ahmad M. Al-Bashaireh, PhD, Mohannad A. Aldiqs, Omar M. Khraisat, Mohammad J. Jaber, Zaina F. Alazawi,
Abstract : Work-related burnout seriously affects all healthcare workers (HCWs). Frontline HCWs, primarily nurses, who treat patients with COVID-19 are more likely to burn out. This study aimed at assessing the factors associated with work-related burnout among nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants’ demographics, relevant characteristics, stress, anxiety, depression, and COVID-19-related stress items were also assessed and examined for associations with work-related burnout. A cross-sectional, descriptive, correlative design was used to assess factors associated with work-related burnout among nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Valid and reliable self-reported questionnaires were used to evaluate COVID-19-related stress items, burnout, stress, anxiety, and depression. A sample of 726 nurses was enrolled in this study. Nurses reported high means of work-related burnout (20.31 ± 6.34). 15.1, 30.9, and 18.3 nurses reported stress, anxiety, and depression, respectively. This study found that work-related burnout was significantly associated with anxiety, stress, and depression (p-value < 0.001). Age, COVID-19-related items, stress, and depression were all significant predictors of burnout among nurses. These four factors could explain 51% of nurses’ burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our study demonstrated high levels of stress, anxiety, depression, and work-related burnout among nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Age, stress, depression, and COVID-19 related-stress acted as independent predictors for work-related burnout. To ensure support is available to nurses at risk, existing psychological support interventions must be evaluated using targeted approaches.
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice regarding obesity among sample of adults in Baghdad city-Iraq
Journal ID : AMJ-15-02-2023-11228; Author : Dr. Abbas Farhood Hussein, Dr. Hiba Adnan Hammed, Pharmacist Hadeel Abbas Farhood,
Abstract : This study aimed to assess knowledge, attitude and practices among sample of adults in Baghdad Iraq; Ascertain relationship between the knowledge, attitude and practices about obesity and some independent variables and determine the sources of information. Cross sectional study was carried out during the period from 1st of April to the end of October 2021, in Baghdad City in different places where people from different Sociodemographic characteristics, about 253 samples collected from people from different age groups, occupation, education, and residence, data was collected by using a questionnaire. Current study showed male (45.5%) more than females(54.5%), so high frequency of overweight and obesity had been noticed as (11.1%) Moreover, high frequency of central obesity had been found among the studied females & males (depending on waist/ hip ratio as indicatoras (61.1& 51.4) % respectively.so the knowledge for risk factors, weight management food regimen, treatment & success in treatment, diagnosis of obesity, and the lowest score was for the complication of obesity. The difference between the mean score values was significant , as well as lower mean knowledge score values were found among males , participants aged 50+ , occupational group including students & housewives, lower educational level, thin participants, rural and not married in comparison to their counterparts in other; gender, age, occupation, educational level, body mass index, residence and marital status categories respectively, also current study showed negative attitude towards obesity, so subjects with normal BMI had significantly highest score of good attitudes toward obesity. High frequency of overweight and obesity had been noticed among the studied sample, Moreover, high frequency of central obesity had been found among the studied females & males, so the knowledge for risk factors, weight management food regimen, treatment & success in treatment, diagnosis of obesity, as well as negative attitude towards obesity had been found in more than two third of the participants. Subjects with normal BMI had significantly highest score of good attitudes toward obesity, while, the lowest score was noticed in the thin subjects, so significant correlation was noticed between total knowledge score and; educational level, knowledge scores about; risk factor, diagnosis, weight management food regimen, treatment, complication and with scores for good attitudes.
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A STUDY TO EVALUATE THE ASSOCIATION OF GLYCAEMIC DIET IN RELATION TO THE DERANGED LIPID PROFILE AMONG PATIENTS WITH ACNE IN A TERTIARY CARE CENTER
Journal ID : AMJ-15-02-2023-11227; Author : Dr Dennis Henry, Dr Priya K S, Dr Vishal Methre, Dr Shanmukha M N,
Abstract : The relationship between diet and acne has been controversial. Recently, there has been a surge in studies providing greater insight, with several studies looking into glycaemic index (GI), diet and their relationship with acne vulgaris. To assess the Glycaemic index, lipid profile and compare it with acne grade. Study was conducted from Dec 2020 to May 2022.Where a total of 150 acne patients were enrolled. Patients were examined and grade of acne was established along with blood sample (for lipid profile) and a questionnaire to assess their meal patterns were collected (International Glycaemic index charting) dividing them into high, moderate and low Glycaemic index. This data was compared with the grade of acne. 46.7% of the study subjects had grade 1 acne, 46.3% of them had grade 2 acne and only 8% of had grade 3 acne. 64%(breakfast), 22.7% (lunch), 23.4% (dinner) had low glycaemic index. 22.7%(breakfast), 50.7%(lunch), 47.3%(dinner) had medium glycaemic index. 13.3%(breakfast), 26.7% (lunch), 26.7% (dinner) had high glycaemic index. Patient with higher grade of acne showed to have high Glycaemic index diet. The mean value of total cholesterol was 128.04 ±33.94 in mild acne, 127.63 ± 33.4 in moderate acne and 129.34 ±34.22 in severe acne, other markers of lipid profile (LDL, VLDL, HDL, Triglycerides) showed similar corelation. We noted a significant association of lipid profile and glycaemic index in acne severity.
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