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Azerbaijan Medical Journal

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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 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) Tobacco Science and Technology 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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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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The Effectiveness of the Diabetes Education Program on the Attitudes of Type 2 Diabetes Patients
Journal ID : AMJ-31-10-2022-10686; Author : HAWAR MARDAN MOHAMMED, SAMIR YOUNIS LAFI,
Abstract : Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic condition characterized by increased blood glucose, hunger, excessive thirst, and poly-urea. We aimed to analyze the effect of attitudes on diabetes control in patients with T2DM. Data was collected from July 07 to November 07, 2020, from 60 volunteered T2DM patients at Diabetes and Chronic Disease Control Center in Chamchamal District, Sulaimaniyah, Iraq. The attitude behavior evaluation questionnaire was correctly prepared to determine participants' attitude scores. A correlation coefficient test and a t-test with a p-value of 0.05 for an alpha level of significance were applied to explore the effectiveness of the attitude with diabetes control. Sociodemographic data showed that the patient means age was 58.07±10.309 years and the majority of patients were illiterate (55%), married (90%), housewives (40%), had insufficient monthly income (65%), came from urban area (73.3%), not smoking (85%), and overweight (48.3%). Additionally, most patients had T2DM for ≤ 10 years and received oral antihyperglycemic treatment (98.3%), and data revealed a positive link between attitude behavior and disease control. Regarding the mean score for parameters in the pre/post attitude group, the most excellent mean score for the total possible point was 2.98. Conversely, the lowest mean scores were 1.3 and 1.7 for pre/post attitude groups. On the other hand, comparing the mean of pre-attitude to various sociodemographic data, only a significant difference (p=0.004) was seen in monthly income. In contrast, no significant difference was seen for post-attitude with either sociodemographic variable. We realized that glycemic control in T2DM patients could be influenced by the patient's commitment to proper attitude choices.
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Assesment Urinary Malondialdehyde as an Oxidative Biomarker in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 : Cross Sectional Study
Journal ID : AMJ-31-10-2022-10685; Author : Helvi Mardiani, Hidayat Hidayat, Rusdiana Rusdiana,
Abstract : Hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetic triggers the accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and there’s a decrease of antioxidant level in the blood that triggers complications. Malondialdehyde (MDA) test is the most simple and reliable test for detecting oxidation. The aim of this study is to analyze urinary MDA level in subjects with diabetes mellitus type 2. This study was conducted using cross sectional analyzis with 103 subjects in which 72 subjects has diabetes mellitus type 2 and 31 subjects were healthy. The data was observed by measuring body weight, height, ad random glucose test and MDA testing in urine. The subjects with DM type 2 has urinary MDA level higher than those healthy individuals (14,87 vs 2,92 μM). There were no significant differences of urinary MDA levels in type 2 diabetes patients with the onset of diabetes, nutritional status and the antidiabetic drugs used. There is a strong correlation between urinary MDA levels and ad random blood sugar levels in subjects with diabetes and healthy subjects (r = .690, p <0,001). This study showed that individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus has oxidative stress and it can be determined by high MDA levels in urine compares to healthy individuals. Urinary MDA levels can be detected using spectrophotometer. It is a simple, fast, non-invasive and easy method to determine MDA levels in urine so it can be used for further research with large sample sizes.
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Impact of educational sessions concerning Activity and Movement on knowledge of patients undergoing cardiac surgeries in middle Euphrates governorate
Journal ID : AMJ-30-10-2022-10683; Author : Ameer Hassan Alkhafaji, Hussam Abbas Dawood,
Abstract : The condition may result in physical impairment and impose a substantial financial burden on afflicted persons and the national healthcare system. According to the World Health Organization, coronary artery disease was responsible for 15,3 million deaths (30% of all deaths) and 10.3% of the total disability adjusted life years (DALY) lost in 1998. The World Health Organization calculated that cardiovascular diseases were responsible for 28.5% of all fatalities in developing nations. To meet the objectives of this study, a quantitative study quasi-experimental design with pre- and post-testing for both the studied and control groups was employed. This research applied in two cardiac center in Shaheed almehrab and alnajef cardiac centers. were the designated sites for data collection. Non-probability purposive sample selected from the target population who are met the specific criteria during specific time interval. The study sample consists of (60) patients undergoing open heart surgery having the same inclusion criteria. Those patients are divided into two groups: (28) patients act as study group and the other (32) patients act as a control group the patients were frequent visits to these centers for follow up and consultation. questionnaire was developed to assess the knowledge toward self-care. Most of participants in both groups 14(43.8) were between 50-59 age group, 14 (43.8%) were more than 59 years age group, 18 (64.3%) ,17 (53.1%), were male. Related to educational status 7 (25.0%) were intermediate school in study group, while 11 (34.4%) were secondary school in the control group, Both group recorded high percentage 27 (96.4%), 25 (78.1%), were married. shows a the differences between pre-test and post-test of the research sample following participation in the educational program are highly significant at p-value (0.001)., while no significant differences recorded among control group members. The finding shows good effect of the educational program on the patients knowledge. Patients undergoing cardiac surgery should have access to information resources before to surgery, as well as explanations of the risks associated with cardiac surgery throughout hospitalization and at home and implementation of the educational program should be performed by nurses for patients undergoing open heart surgery before and reinforcement of education during the follow-up period concerning to the patients’ needs.
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Effectiveness of educational program on Nutrition and Medications knowledge for patient undergoing open heart surgeries in the middle Euphrates governorate
Journal ID : AMJ-30-10-2022-10682; Author : Ameer Hassan Alkhafaji, Hussam Abbas Dawood,
Abstract : Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the most widespread most prevalent significant health issue and the main reason of mortality worldwide. The condition may result in physical impairment and impose a substantial financial burden on afflicted persons and the national healthcare system. According to the World Health Organization, coronary artery disease was responsible for 15,3 million deaths (30% of all deaths) and 10.3% of the total disability adjusted life years (DALY) lost in 1998. The World Health Organization calculated that cardiovascular diseases were responsible for 28.5% of all fatalities in developing nations. To meet the objectives of this study, a quantitative study quasi-experimental design with pre- and post-testing for both the studied and control groups was employed. This research applied in two cardiac center in Shaheed almehrab and alnajef cardiac centers. were the designated sites for data collection. Non-probability purposive sample selected from the target population who are met the specific criteria during specific time interval. The study sample consists of (60) patients undergoing open heart surgery having the same inclusion criteria. Those patients are divided into two groups: (28) patients act as study group and the other (32) patients act as a control group the patients were frequent visits to these centers for follow up and consultation. questionnaire was developed to assess the knowledge toward self-care. Most of participants in both groups 14(43.8) were between 50-59 age group, 14 (43.8%) were more than 59 years age group, 18 (64.3%), 17 (53.1%), were male. Related to educational status 7 (25.0%) were intermediate school in study group, while 11 (34.4%) were secondary school in the control group, Both group recorded high percentage 27 (96.4%) ,25 (78.1%), were married. shows a the differences between pre-test and post-test of the research sample following participation in the educational program are highly significant at p-value (0.001)., while no significant differences recorded among control group members. The finding shows good effect of the educational program on the patients knowledge. Patients undergoing cardiac surgery should have access to information resources before to surgery, as well as explanations of the risks associated with cardiac surgery throughout hospitalization and at home and implementation of the educational program should be performed by nurses for patients undergoing open heart surgery before and reinforcement of education during the follow-up period concerning to the patients’ needs.
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Evaluation of Critical Thinking Educational Program Effectiveness on Nurses' Knowledge in Al-Hilla City
Journal ID : AMJ-30-10-2022-10681; Author : Amenah Abd Al Hassan Jebur Aljesham, Dr. Hussam Abbas Dawood,
Abstract : Critical thinking (CT) is one of the fundamental characteristics of clinical nurses and is widely related with the provision of quality and safe care; yet, the concept of critical thinking presents significant challenges for researchers. Bloom's taxonomy has been utilized to measure critical thinking abilities. Similarly, clinical practice demands the development of all of Bloom's degrees of higher-order thinking skills. To evaluate nurses’ knowledge related to critical thinking concepts (post-test). A quantitative study, utilizing a pre-test and post-test design, a quasi-experimental study was conducted; to determine the impact of an educational program of critical thinking on nurses’ knowledge from the period between 10th October 2020 to 30th August 2022. A non-probability purposive sample was chosen for this study's sample according to the crucial role of nurses in the critical care units in Al-Hillah Teaching Hospitals. The present study confirmed the study’s findings including the majority of nurses of both groups were in middle adulthood, between (25-29) The majority of the participants in the interventional and control group, (77.8%), (66.7%) were female nurses, (50%) of the control group were married and (63.9%) from the interventional group were single. Related to years of experience the results show that the high percentage in both groups 32 (88.9%), and 24(66.7) were with 3 years or less. The majority of participants in the study recorded homogenous characteristics related to demographical items (age, gender, marital status) and employment items (years of experience for nurses), following participation in the educational program on critical thinking, the nurses' knowledge increased. implementation compared to their pre-intervention evaluation as a whole. Nursing staff and nursing management need to work together to provide a conducive atmosphere for critical thinking and innovation, further research can be conducted to Encourage critical thinking as a requirement for job promotion through healthcare organizations.
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Critical Thinking Competence Application and Analysis Issues among Nurses to Facilitate Patient Care
Journal ID : AMJ-30-10-2022-10680; Author : Amenah Abd Al Hassan Jebur Aljesham, Dr. Hussam Abbas Dawood,
Abstract : Critical thinking requires distinguishing between statements of truth, judgment, and opinion. Critical thinking demands the nurse to plan ahead, apply thought while acting, and reflect in retrospect, which is known as reflective thinking. Creativity in problem-solving and decision-making is the capacity to create and implement novel and superior healthcare solutions. To assess the knowledge of nurses related to application and analysis concepts (pre-test). To evaluate nurses’ knowledge related to application and analysis concepts (post-test). Between 10th October 2020 and 30th August 2022, a quantitative study utilizing a pre-test and post-test methodology and a quasi-experimental design was done to examine the impact of a critical thinking educational program on the knowledge of nurses. A non-probability purposive sample was chosen for this study's sample according to the crucial role of nurses in the critical care units in Al-Hillah Teaching Hospitals. The present study confirmed the study’s findings including the majority of nurses of both groups were in middle adulthood, between (25-29) The majority of the participants in the interventional and control group, (77.8%), (66.7%) were female nurses, (50%) of the control group were married and (63.9%) from the interventional group were single. Related to years of experience the results show that the high percentage in both groups 32 (88.9%), and 24(66.7) were with 3 years or less. The majority of participants in the study exhibited similar demographical (age, gender, marital status) and occupational characteristics (years of experience for nurses). The knowledge of the nurses who participated in the critical thinking educational program increased following its implementation compared to their total pre-intervention evaluation. Enhance nurses’ knowledge and skills using self-learning packages and online-learning courses. Conduct longitudinal research designs that will enable future researchers to track nurses’ critical thinking developed over the course of their entire undergraduate careers.
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Nutritional Knowledge and Practice of Mothers Towards Under Two Years Old Children Who Attending Primary Health Care
Journal ID : AMJ-29-10-2022-10679; Author : Dr. Russl khalid Hamdi, Dr. Hadi Jebur Suhail,
Abstract : To assess the nutritional knowledge and practice of mothers towards under two years old children who attending primary health care centers in Al-Diwaniyah Governorate. This is a cross-sectional analytical study, in order to evaluate the nutritional knowledge and practice of mothers towards under two years old children, the study population was infants under-two years with their mothers who attending vaccination sessions in six PHCC centers in Al-Diwaniyah governorate. At the end of study, we were able to include 122 cases. The study started on July the15th 2022 and ended at November the 15th 2022. Classification of participants according to type of feeding is shown that Exclusive breast feeding was reported in 24 (20 %), exclusive bottle feeding was reported in 71 (58 %) and mixed feeding was seen in 27 (22 %). Sociodemographic characteristics of women enrolled in the current study are shown that Comparison of mean age revealed no significant difference with respect to type of feeding (p = 0.829). There was significant association between type of feeding and occupation of mother (p = 0.012). There was no significant association between type of feeding and level of education, economic status, residence, number of children, birth weight, gestational age and gender of the baby (p > 0.05). In association between response of mothers to child feeding practice questions and type of feeding There was no significant association with response to “Is colostrum important” (p = 0.331). There was significant association with response to “Introduction of colostrum at first week of baby life”, “Breast milk is healthier than formula”, “Breast feeding has contraceptive benefits” Breast milk ensures proper growth and development in the first 4-6 months without adding bottle milk, water or sugar” (p <0.001). With respect to source of information about the benefits of breast feeding, there was no significant association between any source and type of feeding (p > 0.05). There was no significant association with response to “Using of vit D drops for the baby”, “Maneuver of sterilization of milk bottles”, occurrence of diarrhea or chest infection, and “Time of weaning of the baby from milk feeding” (p > 0.05); but there was significant association with “Cause of didn’t start a breast feeding or didn’t continue an exclusive breast feeding”, “Any admission of the baby to hospital before” and “hospital admission” (p < 0.05). There was no significant association between time of complementary feeding introduction and type of milk feeding and most of them starting complementary feeding at 4-6 months (p = 0.773). There was also no significant association between type of feeding and the response to all questions pertaining to the response to complementary feeding practice questions (p > 0.05). There was no significant association between baby weight, baby height, signs of anemia or growth chart (p > 0.05). There was significant association between signs of iron deficiency anemia and “No” minimum acceptable diet (p < 0.001). There was also significant association between signs of iron deficiency anemia and time of meat introduction (p = 0.028), in such a way that no meat introduction is associated with more incidence of IDA.
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Effect of covid 19 pandemic and lockdown on body weight and dietary habits among medical students
Journal ID : AMJ-29-10-2022-10678; Author : Dr.Hawraa Khalid Mnazeel, Dr.Fatima Al-khalidy,
Abstract : The current study aims to evaluate the effect of covid 19 pandemic and lockdown on dietary habits and body weight change among students of medical college /Al-Qadisiyah University. In this collage-based study, to evaluate the effect of covid19 pandemic and lockdown on body weight and dietary habits among students of medical college, the study was designed to be a cross-sectional one. At the end of the study, we were able to include 295 participants. The study started on the 1st of July and ended at30 October 2022. The study was carried out at a medical college at Al-Qadisiyah university Iraq. The mean body mass index of all enrolled subjects (n = 295) before the lockdown was 23.59 ±4.24 kg/m2 and after lockdown, it became 24.01 ±4.36 kg/m2. The slight increase in mean BMI was not significant (p = 0.083). However, when the quality of change in BMI was taken into consideration, it was found that an increase in BMI was reported at 57.3 % and a reduction in BMI was seen at 29.5 %. In addition, no change in BMI was reported in 13.2 %. Before the lockdown, there was a significant difference in mean BMI among persons with reduction, no change, and increase in BMI (p < 0.001). Similarly, this was also the same finding after the lockdown. There was significant association between the quality of change in BMI and the intake of Cereals (p = 0.001), Sweets (p = 0.001), [Coffee, Tea] (p = 0.001) and snake (p = 0.003). Also, a significant association was found between taking the supplement and a special type of food to increase immunity during covid 19 pandemic (p = 0.012). The frequency of healthy food consumption during lockdown compared to the usual intake was not significantly associated with the quality of change in BMI after lockdown (p = 0.063). The association between the response to the question “Any history of family obesity?” and quality of change in BMI was significant (p = 0.015), The association between exercises, sedentary behaviors, and quality of change in BMI was not significant {(p = 0.343), (p = 0.088)} respectively. Factors that impacted students' life during covid 19 pandemic were not significantly associated with the quality of change in BMI (p = 0.249).
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