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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 Interventional Pulmonology Zhenkong Kexue yu Jishu Xuebao/Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology

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The Relationship of Social Activities Factors to the Behavior of Slum Residents in Jakarta regarding Family Planning
Journal ID : AMJ-02-11-2022-10699; Author : Omo Abdul Madjid, Yanto Kusnawara, Seno Adjie, I Putu Gede Kayika, Arietta Pusponegoro, Siti Rafiqah Fajri Harun,
Abstract : This study aims to determine and explain the relationship between social activity factors and the behavior of slum residents in Jakarta regarding family planning. This study uses a mixed method. Cross-sectional quantitative method using a questionnaire to look for factors related to the behavior of families living in North Jakarta slums regarding family planning. Qualitative method is carried out by in-depth interviews to obtain specific information about family planning. The study was conducted from April to June 2019. The number of samples studied in this study was 70 people. The behavior of families living in slums in North Jakarta regarding the FAMILY PLANNING program is low and the only related factor is social activities. The results of in-depth interviews found that social activities that were influential were the interactions of residents sharing experiences during activities. The behavior of families living in slums in North Jakarta regarding family planning programs is low and the only related factor is social activities. The results of in-depth interviews found that social activities that were influential were the interactions of residents sharing experiences during activities.
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Thymol Nanoemulsion Altered DNA and ATP Production through Oxidative Toxicity in Male and Female Reproductive Organs
Journal ID : AMJ-01-11-2022-10696; Author : Gehan M. Morsy, Huda M. Ismail Abo El-Fadl, Huda E Megahd, Bakinam Ali Mohamed,
Abstract : Nanoemulsions (NEs), lipid nanocarriers, are emerging drug delivery systems that can carry drugs, increase bioavailability, and control their release. Although the pharmacological properties of NEs are widely studied, knowledge about their toxicity is scarce. Thus, the study aims to evaluate the possible toxic effects of two oral doses (250 & 500 mg/kg) of thymol nanoemulsion (T-NE) on the reproductive organs of male and female rats. The study included six animal groups; two male and female control groups, two male and female groups consumed T-NE low dose, and the last consumed T-NE high dose. Some biological parameters, sperm characteristics, biochemical parameters, and DNA fragmentation were measured along with histological examination. The results revealed the potential sensitivity of female reproductive organs to T-NE either at low or high doses. While male reproductive systems are only affected at the high dose significantly. A significant alteration was found in feed intake, body weight, relative organs weight, sperm count, and motility. Also, there was a marked elevation in the pro-oxidants malondialdehyde (MDA) and protein carbonyl products (PCs) along with a reduction in superoxide dismutase (SOD) are found. Besides toxic effects are found as altered ATP production, elevated DNA fragmentation, and altered reproductive hormonal balance. Microscopic features of the testis and ovaries are significantly affected by T-NE oral intake. In conclusion, the tested doses of T-NE showed a marked toxic effect on the reproductive organs of rats especially female rats. Which can shed light on testing the safety of consuming T-NE.
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The impact of family-based nutrition education intervention program on eating habit among obese school age children in Rania city / Iraq
Journal ID : AMJ-01-11-2022-10695; Author : Mahmood Arif Mahmood, Norhan Zeki Shaker, Sherzad Ali Ismael,
Abstract : Childhood obesity nowadays is a main health issue and growing disease that has become a global major public health concern. The children obesity can be decreased by changing eating habits. The aim of this study was to explore the impact of family-based nutrition education intervention program on eating habit among obese children in Rania city. A quantitative design, quasi-experimental study was conducted in Rania city. Purposive samples of 47 obese school children with their parents were comprised. Participants were divided into intervention and control groups. Nutrition education program was. Mediterranean Diet Quality Index questionnaire was used to assess participant’s adherence to the Mediterranean Diet. Student t-test was used to compare between two means and paired t-test to test a group at twice (at pre and post-test). The findings revealed that, 55% of obese children were male. The highest level of obese children (29.8%) were 10-years old. Primary school education was the highest level of education of both parents. The majority of families, 85.1% were within barely sufficient economic status. Among obese children, 63.8% of them were poorly adhere to the healthy Mediterranean Diet. In the intervention group the change in mean of adherence to the Mediterranean diet was statistically significant from pre to post-test. However, in the control group, the change was not significant. Following applying intervention program, it appeared that the nutrition education program was highly effective in improving eating habit toward healthy among school age obese children.
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THE CARGO OF CARING FOR PATIENTS WITH DEMENTIA UNDER CONDITIONS OF QUARANTINE RESTRICTIONS
Journal ID : AMJ-01-11-2022-10694; Author : Orlova OV ., Boyko DI., Skoryk KS., Paida YuYu., Zhivotovska LV.,
Abstract : The article presents the factors that affect the mental health of people caring for patients with dementia. Under conditions, the examination was carried out in compliance with the principles of medical ethics and deontology, according to the Helsinki Declaration of the Medical Association. The study included 46 caregivers and 46 patients with dementia CB "Regional institution for the provision of psychiatric care PRC". The examination was carried out using psychometric scales: the Brief Mental Status Assessment Scale for assessing the severity of dementia, the MFI-20 subjective asthenia rating scale, the social adaptation self-assessment scale - SASS, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, the Caregiver burden scale, the questionnaire PSM-25 to determine the level of psychological stress The obtained data were subjected to statistical analysis using the program IBM SPSS Statistics 26.0. The study identified factors that affect the mental health of caregivers, of which the most significant were: the degree of dementia in the patient, the duration of care and the employment of caregivers. The results of the study make it possible to conclude that people with a low level of mental tension had a higher level of social adaptation, and manifestations of asthenia, anxiety and depression were less common. The data obtained should be taken into account when conducting psychotherapeutic and psychocorrective activities for caregivers of patients with dementia to reduce the level of depression, anxiety and the burden of care.
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Molecular Identification of Some Virulence Factors in Enterococcus faecalis Isolated from Vaginitis Patients
Journal ID : AMJ-01-11-2022-10692; Author : Saif Lateef Shakir,
Abstract : Enterococcal bacteria have emerged as the main nosocomial pathogens. Virulence factors are important in enhancing the ability of Enterococcus faecalis to occur diseases in patients. Resistance genes only do not indicate the pathogenicity of bacteria and present them with virulence factors it can cause the strain to be dangerous. Ten Enterococcus faecalis were isolated from patients with vaginitis. All isolates were confirmed by biochemical tests and selective media and All isolates were completely resistant to gentamicin, 40% of isolates were resistant to chloramphenicol, and All isolates were highly susceptible to ampicillin, vancomycin, and nitrofurantoin. the virulence factors were detected by multiplex PCR. It was found that Esp and ClyA were observed in (100%), and (90%) In E. faecalis respectively. virulence factors commonly prevalent in Enterococcus faecalis isolated from vaginitis in this study.
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THE EFFECT OF NIGELLA SATIVA EXTRACT IN INHIBITING THE DEVELOPMENT OF STREPTOCOCCUS PNEUMONIAE COLONIES OF BACTERIAL CONJUNCTIVITIS IN MOUSE MODELS
Journal ID : AMJ-01-11-2022-10691; Author : Fithria Aldy, Yudhi Pratama,
Abstract : Nigella sativa (NS), as a traditional medical plant, is widely used in Middle Eastern countries and Indonesia. Nigella sativa extract exhibits a wide range of characteristics that are beneficial to human health, including anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, antihypertensive, antifungal, antiviral, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. Thymoquinone (TQ) is the major active compound of NS extract, which has potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects in both in vitro and in vivo model studies. Considering the results of existing studies, the researchers were interested in conducting a study on the effect of administration of Nigella Sativa Extract (ENS) on the growth of Streptococcus pneumoniae colonies in Wistar rats’ model of bacterial conjunctivitis. This study is an analytical study with a true experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group design approach, using a wistar rat model of bacterial conjunctivitis as the object of research. The population of this study were all male Wistar rats aged 4 to 9 weeks. This research was conducted in the laboratory of the Faculty of Pharmacy and Medicine, University of North Sumatra and took place for approximately 3 months, from May 2022 to July 2022. The study sample was 25 male rats divided into 5 groups. One way ANOVA test showed that there was a significant difference in the number of Streptococcus pneumoniae colonies based on the treatment groups (p<0.001). The Posthoc further test showed a significant difference in the number of Streptococcus pneumoniae between the groups of rats given 20% Habbatus Sauda (p=0.034) and ofloxacin (p=0.026). Nigella sativa extract demonstrated antibacterial activity against Streptococcus pneumonia. This suggests that Nigella sativa carries great potential as an effective antimicrobial agent for medicinal purposes, especially in bacterial conjunctivitis.
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Effect of Acupressure at PC6 Point on Serum IL-6 Levels and PUQE Score in Pregnant Women with Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Journal ID : AMJ-01-11-2022-10690; Author : Made Tangkas, Made Jawi, Made Wiryana, Nyoman Gde Budiana,
Abstract : Hyperemesis gravidarum is a severe persistent nausea and vomiting disorder during pregnancy that can lead to many problems. Several predisposing factors play a role in the pathophysiology of hyperemesis gravidarum but there is no definite relationship between them that has been proven until now including pro-inflammatory factors. Acupressure is thought to suppress the effects of proinflammatory cytokines that trigger the production of hCG, which is one of the triggering factors for hyperemesis gravidarum. Pregnant women with hyperemesis gravidarum who are treated according to the standard care for hyperemesis gravidarum are given acupressure stimulation during the first 48 hours of the treatment. Serum interleukin 6 (IL-6) levels and PUQE scores were measured at the start and end of stimulation. Serum IL-6 levels were significantly decreased in patients stimulated at the PC6 point compared to the Sham point (p < 0.05). This shows that acupressure stimulation at the PC6 point reduces IL-6 levels in pregnant women with hyperemesis gravidarum. Likewise, the decrease in PUQE scores was significantly different in patients stimulated at the PC6 point compared to the Sham point (p<0.05). Decrease in IL-6 had a strong correlation with the PUQE score (p = 0.016) which means that the decrease in IL-6 levels was followed by a decrease in the PUQE score. Acupressure stimulation at PC6 point can reduce IL-6 levels to accelerate the improvement of nausea and vomiting complaints in hyperemesis gravidarum.
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The Impact Of COVID-19 Contagion Relate on Admission to Different Surgical Departments Erbil/Kurdistan Region
Journal ID : AMJ-31-10-2022-10689; Author : Aras Othman Rasool RASOOL,
Abstract : The 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a highly contagious disease produced by SARSCoV-2 that is spread human-to-human by respiratory secretions. It was declared by the WHO as a public health emergency. There is an important risk of contagion for hospital surgical staff. Surgeons are particularly exposed to the greatest risk of infection while caring for COVID-19. The study aimed to preserve and ensure health staff, to prevent COVID-19 spread in surgical procedure rooms and describe the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on hospital procedures. Monocentric and prospective observational study was conducted in Rzgary Training Hospital, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. In the current study included 818 patients who were suggested to have surgical operations in different hospital departments between December 15, 2020, to April 12, 2021. Confirmation of COVID-19 was carried out by real-time reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and the COVID-19 rapid test (bio medomics). There are 818 patients collected. The mean of participant age was (33.11 ± 22.73 years), the ages divided to several classes such as Infant 54 (6.6 %), Children 152 (18.6 %), Teen Age 50 (6.1%), Adults 368 (45.0%), and older were 194 (23.7%) .According to gender of cases was 496 (60.6%) was female and the rest 322 (39.4%) were male, these patient tested before surgical operation 85 (10.4%) of them was infected with COVID-19 while 733 (89.6%) were uninfected, moreover, the most common diagnosis was identified as a prevailed positive covid-19 infractions cases found in Nose and Kidney surgical department out of 120 and 140 cases, there were 15 and 18 covid-19 infected cases respectively. Rhetoric immediate managing and virus control dominates on the relationship between surgery administrations and COVID-19 infection. These cases have COVID-19 managed to be quarantined. After recovery from infection, the infected cases are prepared for surgery. Tipping the management with service delivery in surgery will be key for sustainability of the surgical workforce.
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Reversing the Weight Gained by Hypothyroid Mice using Momordica charantia Aqueous Extract
Journal ID : AMJ-31-10-2022-10688; Author : Vinesh Dahiya, Neeru Vasudeva, Sunil Sharma, Ashok Kumar,
Abstract : The study was aimed at investigating the weight changes in hypothyroid obese mice upon the administration of Momordica Charantia Aqueous Extract and to study the corresponding histopathological changes in the liver tissues. Hypothyroidism is marked by increased levels of thyroid stimulating hormone and decreased levels of T3 and T4. Hypothyroidism reduces the basal metabolic rate leading to slowed down metabolism, which in turn leads to weight gain resulting in hypothyroid obesity. Alteration in mice body weights were recorded after administering them Methimazole (0.025% hypothyroid inducing drug) for 21 days, then for the next 21 days, group 3 was administered standard drug (Thyroxine), and group 4 was administered Momordica Charantia Aqueous Extract and rest both the groups were administered normal food and water. Mice were weighed at the starting of the experiment and reweighed every 7th day and water and food intake was observed. At the end of the experiment the weight changes on final day were analyzed by comparing with the initial day and these were recorded to be significant and p*˂0.01 in the test mice. Mice livers were dissected out at the end of the experiment and histopathological studies were done on them to record their hypothyroid obesity linked changes. The weight gain in the hypothyroid mice was reversed significantly and the histological studies revealed the appearance of fatty vacuoles throughout the liver in the disease group; it was observed that Momordica Charantia Aqueous Extract was able to reverse these changes successfully to a great extent.
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Being Exposed by Covid-19 does not change Religious Coping of Elderlies
Journal ID : AMJ-31-10-2022-10687; Author : Ardhia Khanna Regita Cahyani, Wastu Adi Mulyono, Lita Heni Kusumawardani,
Abstract : The covid-19 pandemic has interfered with human life, especially the elderly. Because, since it was first identified in China, Elderly people with certain comorbid were the most high-risk population that experience the worst effect. Since vulnerable situations may promote self-transcendence, they might experience spirituality and use it as a religious coping strategy. This study was to examine whether there is a religious coping difference between unexposed elderlies and exposed to covid-19 elderlies. A retrospective cohort design was prepared to compare religious coping mean scores between two groups in Bojong District, Purbalingga, Province Central Java. Totally 102 elderlies were invited into the study, which was divided into two groups. Both the research group and control groups consisted of 51 elderlies each. A simple random sampling was applied. Religious coping was measured by the Brief R Cope Bahasa Indonesia version. Results reported that most elderlies used positive religious coping patterns. Hypothesis testing confirmed that there was no difference in religious coping scores between unexposed and exposed Covid-19 elderlies. In conclusion, being exposed to Covid 19 did not change religious coping among elderlies.
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