Chi-square Statistical Test Research Articles

The Relationship Between Knowledge Of Women Childbearing Age And Early Detection Of Breast Cancer

According to 2018 World Health Organization data, the most common cancer incident in Indonesia is breast cancer, namely 58,256 cases or 16.7% of the total 348,809 cancer cases. Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the world at 13% after cardiovascular disease. It is estimated that by 2030 the incidence of cancer could reach 26 million people and 17 million of them will die from cancer, especially in poor and developing countries, the incidence will be faster. (Sari et al., 2020) The method used in this research is an analytical survey with a cross-sectional approach where data relating to independent variables or risks and dependent variables or impact variables, will be collected at the same time (Notoatmodjo, 2012). The data collection method in research uses primary data, where data is taken directly from the source, observed and recorded for the first time. Data testing was carried out using the chi-square statistical test with a confidence level of 95% and a significance level of 5%, meaning that the risk of making a wrong decision to reject the correct hypothesis is as much as 5%. knowledge of women of childbearing age regarding early detection of breast cancer (Awareness) in the UPTD Working Area of ​​the Semulajadi Health Center in 2023. The results of the research showed that from 82 respondents, it was found that 38 people (46.3%) had poor knowledge and were not aware. Those who did so were 44 people (53.7%). KEYWORDS: breast cancer, awareness, knowledge, childbearing age

Analisis Risiko Low Back Pain Selama Pembelajaran Daring Di Stikes Dona Palembang

The Corona Virus Disease (Covid-19) pandemic, the problems faced by various countries, is the main cause of education problems. In breaking the chain of transmission/spread of this virus, the Indonesian government has made various policies, one of which is about learning boldly. UNESCO (2020) implemented a national shutdown, leaving more than half of the world's students unable to go to school. This study aims to determine the risk analysis of Low Back Pain (LBP) in students during courageous learning at STIK Dona Palembang in 2022. It was carried out in May - June 2022. This study was quantitative with a cross sectional design, the population of this study was STIK Dona students. Palembang returned 90 samples. Data collection and retrieval using a questionnaire. The results of statistical analysis using Chi-Square statistical tests and logistic regression showed that there was a significant relationship (p value < 0.05) for the variable stretching during college (0.000), length of time in college (0.038), physical activity (0.000), length of time virtual meeting (0.005), and body position during lecture (0.000). There is no relationship between sex variables (0.323). From the results of multivariate statistical tests, it was found that the dominant risk factor for LBP in students who survived studying was body position when studying (p = 0.001; OR = 8.328). It is recommended for the academic community to socialize to students during learning to maintain body posture when conducting virtual meeting lectures to teach how to sit in an ergonomic position.

The Relationship Of The Role Of Parents In Providing Reproductive Health Education And Care Of Genital Organ Hygiene In Adolescent Women In Man Model Manado

Genital hygiene care is to prevent and control infection, prevent skin damage, increase comfort, and maintain personal hygiene. The low knowledge of adolescents regarding aspects of reproductive health in adolescents is caused by the information they obtain mostly not coming from experts in the field, but instead from information sources that are sometimes even misleading. This research aims to determine the relationship between the role of parents in providing reproductive health education and genital hygiene care for young women in MAN Model Manado. This research uses an analytical survey with a cross sectional study design. Sampling using proportionate random sampling technique was 73 people. The conclusion of this research is that the majority of respondents' parents have a poor role in caring for the cleanliness of genital organs in adolescent girls, amounting to 47 people (64.4%) and at least the parents of respondents have a good role in caring for the cleanliness of genital organs in adolescent girls. as many as 26 people (35.6%). There is a relationship between the role of parents in providing reproductive health education with genital hygiene care for adolescent girls at MAN Model Manado. With the results of the chi-square statistical test analysis, a significance level of 0.000 was obtained. Further research is needed regarding reproductive health in adolescent girls.

Pan-cancer transcriptomic data of ABI1 transcript variants and molecular constitutive elements identifies novel cancer metastatic and prognostic biomarkers.

Abelson interactor 1 (ABI1) is associated with the metastasis and prognosis of many malignancies. The association between ABI1 transcript spliced variants, their molecular constitutive exons and exon-exon junctions (EEJs) in 14 cancer types and clinical outcomes remains unsolved. To identify novel cancer metastatic and prognostic biomarkers from ABI1 total mRNA, TSVs, and molecular constitutive elements. Using data from TCGA and TSVdb database, the standard median of ABI1 total mRNA, TSV, exon, and EEJ expression was used as a cut-off value. Kaplan-Meier analysis, Chi-squared test (X2) and Kendall's tau statistic were used to identify novel metastatic and prognostic biomarkers, and Cox regression analysis was performed to screen and identify independent prognostic factors. A total of 35 ABI1-related factors were found to be closely related to the prognosis of eight candidate cancer types. A total of 14 ABI1 TSVs and molecular constitutive elements were identified as novel metastatic and prognostic biomarkers in four cancer types. A total of 13 ABI1 molecular constitutive elements were identified as independent prognostic biomarkers in six cancer types. In this study, we identified 14 ABI1-related novel metastatic and prognostic markers and 21 independent prognostic factors in total 8 candidate cancer types.

The Relationship of Parental Socioeconomic Status with Children's Dental Caries Incidence

Background: Dental caries is a multifactorial disease characterized by the destruction of the hard tissues of the teeth. Various age groups can experience dental caries and are more vulnerable in children, especially in elementary school. One of the factors that influence the occurrence of dental caries is the socioeconomic status of parents. Parents' socioeconomic status can be measured by education, occupation, and income. Several studies have shown that dental caries is more common in people with low socioeconomic status. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the relationship between parents' socioeconomic status and dental caries in children aged 11-12 years at SDN 03 Pakan Kurai Bukittinggi. Material and Methods: This study used a cross-sectional design. The number of research samples was 56 children. The sample selection used the Simple Random Sampling method. The instrument used was a questionnaire to measure the parent's socioeconomic status and the dental caries assessment based on the DMF-T/def-t index. Data analysis used a Chi-Square statistical test with p0.05. Results: The results showed that the prevalence of dental caries in children was 83.9%, the DMF-T+def-t index was 2.46, and the socioeconomic status of the respondents' parents was primarily low. The results of statistical analysis between parents' socioeconomic status and children's dental caries obtained p value = 0.000. Conclusion: There was a relationship between parents' socioeconomic status and dental caries in children aged 11-12 at SDN 03 Pakan Kurai Bukittinggi

Effectiveness of information technology assisted relapse prevention program on relapse among people who live with severe mental disorders.

Severe Mental Disorders (SMDs) cause mental health worldwide challenges because of several relapses and extensive recovery periods of hospitalization, which put a lot of economic and social burden on families and governments. Therefore, interventions are necessary to decrease the relapse of these disorders. This study was conducted to investigate the effect of Information Technology Assisted Relapse Prevention Program (ITAREP) on relapse among people who live with SMDs. This study was a randomized clinical trial with intervention and control groups. ITAREP is a remote intervention based on monitoring the Early Warning Signs (EWS) to decrease the number of potential relapses. Using convenience sampling, people with SMDs admitted to Sina Juneqan Psychiatric Hospital and their caregivers were recruited in this study and randomly allocated to the control and intervention groups. Two checklists of the EWS for the patient and the patient's caregiver were used for monitoring the relapse signs. Data were collected at baseline and 90 days after discharge and were analyzed using t-test and Chi-square statistical tests and linear regression in SPSS software. Fifty-two patients who lived with SMDs participated in this study (26 in the intervention group and 26 in the control group). The two groups were homogeneous regarding age, gender, type of mental disorder, and duration of the disorder. Forty-two males and ten females participated in this research. Most of the participants were diagnosed with schizophrenia. The results showed that the number of relapses in the intervention group was significantly lower than in the control group in the post-test. Social workers, as the case managers and a member of the interdisciplinary psychiatric team, can actively perform follow-up measures after discharge using ITAREP, and it can be expected that these interventions will reduce the number of relapses among patients who live with SMDs.

Subclinical thyroid dysfunction and the risk of incident atrial fibrillation: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Thyroid hormones act on the cardiovascular system directly by modulating its function and indirectly by transcriptional regulation of gene expression in the heart and the vasculature. Studies have shown associations between overt and subclinical thyroid disorders and cardiovascular outcomes. The aim of this study was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the potential relationships between subclinical hyper- and hypothyroidism and risk of atrial fibrillation (AF), and post-operative AF. MEDLINE and Scopus databases were searched from inception to 18th February 2023 for randomised controlled trials, case-control studies, and cohort studies which assessed the relationship between subclinical thyroid dysfunction and incident AF events. Risk of bias and the quality of evidence were assessed using the RoBANS tool and GRADE approach, respectively. Meta-analysis was conducted in Review Manager 5.4 using the Mantel-Haenszel statistical method and a random-effects model. Data are presented as risk ratios with 95% confidence intervals. Statistical heterogeneity amongst studies was assessed by the chi-squared (χ2) test and I2 statistic. p≤0.05 were considered significant. A total of 6467 records were identified, of which 10 cohort studies met the inclusion criteria. Both subclinical hyperthyroidism and subclinical hypothyroidism were associated with an increased risk of incident AF (risk ratio (RR), 1.99; 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.43-2.77; n = 5 studies; p<0.0001 and RR, 1.19; CI, 1.03-1.39; n = 7 studies; p = 0.02, respectively). Subgroup analysis for post-operative AF revealed marked heterogeneity between studies (I2 = 84%) and association with subclinical hypothyroidism was not significant (RR, 1.41; CI, 0.89-2.22; n = 3 studies; p = 0.15). The current evidence suggests that both subclinical hyperthyroidism and subclinical hypothyroidism are associated with increased risk of incident AF. Further investigation is required to determine potential causal links that would guide future clinical practice.

The effect of dimethicone on preventing ileus in patients with pelvic and femoral fractures: A clinical trial

Ileus and pseudo-obstruction are clinical syndromes that are among the most common postoperative complications. Identifying an effective treatment approach for these conditions is essential. Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate the effect of Dimethicone on preventing ileus in patients with pelvic and femoral fractures.This study was conducted on 120 patients, with 60 individuals in the Dimethicone group and 60 individuals in the control group. After recording demographic information and clinical notes, bowel movements and defecation after surgery were also recorded. The statistical tests of Chi-square, Fisher's exact-test, Mann-Whitney, and independent t-test were utilized to compare the data.The primary outcome of the study determined the incidence of ileus in the intervention and control groups (intervention group = 1.7 % and control group = 3.3 %) (P = 0.99). The secondary outcome involved comparing the time of gas expulsion between the two groups, intervention, and control (intervention group = 21.05 h and control group = 22.03 h) (P = 0.065). Although the time of gas and feces expulsion, as well as the initiation of bowel movements and the occurrence of ileus, were lower in the intervention group, there was no statistically significant difference in the postoperative results, particularly regarding the occurrence of ileus and the reduction in the duration of feces and gas expulsion and the initiation of bowel movements in patients receiving Dimethicone compared to the control group.Considering the lack of statistical significance in the obtained results and the absence of similar studies using Dimethicone, further research and larger sample size studies with Dimethicone or other pharmacological methods are needed to find the most effective treatment approach in reducing the occurrence of ileus after surgery.

The effect of educational intervention based on the PRECEDE-PROCEED model on self-care behaviors and quality of life of hypertensive patients.

To prevent the harmful consequences of hypertension and enhance the quality of life of hypertensive patients, the use of educational models is highly suggested. Therefore, the present study was designed to determine the effect of education based on the PRECEDE-PROCEED on self-care behaviors and the quality of life of hypertensive patients in Kazeroon city, Iran, in 2023. A total of 120 hypertensive individuals who were referred to Kazeroon city health centers participated in the current quasi-experimental study. The participants were divided into two experimental and control groups using a random sampling technique (60 participants in each group). The self-care behaviors questionnaire, the quality of life questionnaire, and a questionnaire based on the PRECEDE-PROCEED model were used as the data acquisition techniques. Both groups completed the questionnaires before and 2 months after the intervention. The educational program included a six-session, 50-60 min training program using three different teaching methods (speaking, Q&A, group discussion, and peer training) in health facilities. The data were examined using paired t, independent t, and chi-square statistical tests after being entered into the SPSS 24 statistical program. Following the intervention, the experimental group showed significantly higher values in quality of life, knowledge, attitude, enabling and reinforcing factors, and self-care behaviors compared to the control group (p < 0.001 for all comparisons). The experimental group also exhibited a significant reduction in systolic blood pressure measures compared to the control group (p < 0.001). In the present study, education based on the PRECEDE-PROCEED model and focusing on blood pressure self-care behavior in patients with hypertension led to a decrease in their systolic blood pressure measures and improved their quality of life.

Prevalence and Association between Primary Stability and Bone Quality in Implants Placed in Edentulous Dental Arches: A Retrospective Analysis.

Immediate function has become an accepted treatment modality for fixed restorations in completely edentulous jaws. The dental implants have gained immense popularity. A secure implant primary stability is positively associated with a successful implant integration and long term successful clinical outcome. The main aim of this study was to find the association between primary stability and bone density in implants placed in maxilla and mandible. A total of 1263 patients who had undergone implant placement from March 2020-March 2021 in Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai, India were chosen for the study. The primary stability and bone density of these patients were collected from the hospital records. The collected data was compiled, reviewed, tabulated in Microsoft Excel sheet and entered in SPSS software for statistical analysis. In the present study, the patient aged between 28 and 37 years had undergone more implant placement (31%) with male predilection (53%). The most commonly associated primary stability was found to be 30-40 Ncm (51.37%) predominantly with D2 type of bone density (52.69%). A Chi-squared statistical test was done for primary stability and bone density and the P was found to be 0.00 (Chi-squared P < 0.05, statistically significant). The most predominant bone density was D2 associated with primary stability of 30-40 Ncm. The association between bone density and primary stability was found to be statistically significant. The present study shows a strong relationship between bone density and primary implant stability.

Analysis of factors influencing length of stay in the emergency department in public hospital, Padang, Indonesia

BackgroundExtending the time patients spend in the emergency department (ED) not only diminishes the quality of care but also heightens the potential for harm and adversely impacts patient satisfaction. However, there exists a dearth of accessible information regarding the length of stay (LOS) in emergency departments and the factors associated with it in Indonesia. This study aims to analyze the factors that influence the LOS of patients in the emergency department of a public hospital in Padang, Indonesia. MethodsThis research design is a cross-sectional approach. The sample was patients who visited the ED in a tertiary public hospital in Padang (n = 328). The data collected from the medical records included length of stay, mode of arrival, case type, triage scale, diagnostic examination, specialist consultation needs, and needs for admission. Data analysis was performed using the chi-square statistical test and binary logistic regression. ResultsThe percentage of patients with LOS > 6 h in the emergency department was 29 %. There was a significant relationship between the triage scale, diagnostic tests, and the need for hospitalization with LOS (p < 0.05). The results of the multivariate analysis showed that the case type and the need for admission to hospitalization influence 12.4 % of LOS in ED. ConclusionThis study enriches our comprehension of the variables exerting the most substantial impact on the average duration of stay in the emergency department of a hospital in Indonesia. The findings will assist policymakers in crafting enduring strategies to optimize patient flow in the emergency department.

Changes in unmet need for family planning among married women of reproductive age in Nigeria: A multilevel analysis of a ten-year DHS wave.

Unmet need for family planning [UNFP] remains a serious public health concern in Nigeria. Evidence suggests that UNFP remains high over the last fifteen years despite numerous policies and programmes aimed at generating demand for family planning. This study used three Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) conducted over a ten-year period (2008-2018) to assess the changes in unmet need for family planning and associated contextual determinants. Understanding changes in unmet need for family planning among women and its associated contextual factors is crucial for designing appropriate interventions. We analysed datasets the Nigeria Demographic and Health Surveys of 2008, 2013 and 2018 to assess changes and contextual determinants of unmet need for family planning. Data were analysed using frequency distribution, chi-square statistical test and multilevel binary logistic regression models. Due to the hierarchical structure of the data in which individuals are nested within households, multilevel mixed-effect logistic regression models were constructed. We used a multilevel binary logistic regression model after adjusting for variables not significant at the bivariate level. An adjusted odds ratio with 95% confidence interval was reported, with a p-value less than 0.05 declared to be significant predictors of unmet need for family planning. Unmet need for family planning decreased from 20.21% to 16.10% between 2008 and 2013 but subsequently rose later from 16.10% to 18.89% between 2013 and 2018. The pattern of changes in unmet need for either limiting or spacing was consistently high over the 10-year period, with the highest rate of each of the indicators of unmet need for family planning occurring in 2018 while the lowest rate was in 2008, thus indicating an increase in the proportion of respondents having unmet need for family planning over the referenced period. Age of respondents, educational level, wealth status, religious affiliation, parity, sex of head of household, partner educational level, region of residence, and community socioeconomic status were significant factors associated with the unmet need for family planning across the different data waves in Nigeria (p < 0.05). An intraclass correlation (ICC) of 4.9% showed that the individual and household level factors had a greater influence on the variation in the unmet need for family planning than did community factors in Nigeria. The overall prevalence of unmet need for family planning was consistently high over the ten-year period and community-level factors had lowest influence on the variation in unmet need for family planning compared to household and individual-level factors in Nigeria. Policies and interventions should focus on improving women's socio-economic and demographic characteristics at individual, household, and community levels to improve unmet need for family planning.

Medidas de proteção contra a COVID-19: impactos comunicativos, sociais e emocionais em usuários de aparelhos de amplificação sonora individual

ABSTRACT Purpose to investigate the communicative, social, and emotional impacts generated by adopting protective measures against COVID-19 and associate them with the degree of hearing loss and the time of use of hearing aids. Methods cross-sectional quantitative study, with 72 individuals, divided into adults and older adults, with bilateral hearing loss up to moderately severe degree, users of hearing aids fitted before the pandemic in a public hearing health program who had maintained effective use of the devices. The participants were invited to participate in the study while waiting for an appointment and signed the consent form. After that, medical records were accessed to collect information about audiological profiles and the fitting/use of hearing aids. Afterward, a protocol with objective questions was orally applied in a silent room. Data were tabulated and subjected to Equality of Two Proportions and Chi-Square statistical tests. Results in both groups, a significant number of users had communication impacted by the use of masks and by social distancing, with difficulty with digital technologies (cell phones/computers) predominating among adults, while older adults more commonly experienced communicative impairments during video calls. The communicative impediment existed regardless of the audiological profile and device use time. When asked if they stopped communicating and if the measures affected their social life, the sample was divided between “yes/sometimes” and “no”. As for the emotional impact of protective measures, there was a greater impact among adults. Conclusion protective measures affected the communication of hearing aids users but did not discourage communicative exchanges and social interactions for approximately half of the sample, with the emotional impact being more evident in adults. Such difficulties were not related to the audiological profile and daily use of the devices.

Ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) and tick-borne agents associated with domestic dogs in an environmental protection area in Brazil, with molecular evidence of Rhipicephalus linnaei (Audouin, 1826).

Wild animals and domestic dogs living in human dwellings near forested areas can share ectoparasites, including ticks. In this study, we surveyed ticks associated with dogs which tutors living in the Palmares Environmental Protection Area (EPA Palmares). Dogs were classified into three categories, domiciled, semi-domiciled and wandering dogs according to dog care/ type of dwelling. Ticks were collected monthly from January to December, 2020. Overall, 60 (33.9%) out of 177 examined dogs were infested by ticks. Six species of ticks were identified: Rhipicephalus linnaei, Amblyomma aureolatum, Amblyomma sculptum, Amblyomma ovale, Amblyomma dubitatum and Rhipicephalus microplus. The overall prevalence and presence in semi-domicilied+wandering dogs was higher for A. aureolatum than for R. linnaei by the Chi-square statistic tests. A random sample of 50 ticks, collected from 22 different dogs, were processed through molecular analyses. Ticks were submitted to DNA extraction and also by PCR, using specific primers in order to pathogens monitoring. Four males of A. aureolatum yielded DNA sequences (350 bp) that were 100% identical to the type strain of Rickettsia bellii in GenBank (CP000087).

Awareness of stroke among patients with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis: a cross-sectional study.

Stroke is a major cause of mortality worldwide. Renal dysfunction is an important risk factor for stroke. Brazilian studies on stroke knowledge are generally population based. Studies stratifying stroke knowledge according to comorbidities are rare. Scientific data are essential to guide the awareness of stroke. To assess stroke knowledge in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on hemodialysis. Cross-sectional analytical study of patients with CKD on hemodialysis in north-eastern Brazil. A self-administered questionnaire survey on stroke awareness was administered to patients with CKD on hemodialysis between April and November 2022. The chi-square test and other descriptive statistics were used. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed using logistic regression. A total of 197 patients were included in the analysis. The Brazilian acronym for stroke was used by 53.5% of the participants. Less than 10.0% of the sample showed optimal decision-making ability regarding stroke. Of the participants, 29.9% knew at least one risk factor and one symptom; however, this was considered as having below the minimum capacity because they did not know the emergency service call number. In the analysis adjusted for income and education, females (odds ratio [OR], 0.40%; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.20-0.82), older patients (OR, 0.24%; 95% CI, 0.09-0.63) and having at most one comorbidity (OR, 0.48%; 95% CI, 0.23-0.98) were factors for lower levels of knowledge or ideal decision-making capacity against stroke. Patients on hemodialysis, especially women and older people, have little knowledge about stroke.

Efficacy and Safety of Endorectal Advancement Flap for the Treatment of Anal Fistula: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Complex anal fistula poses a significant challenge for anorectal surgeons due to its high risks of recurrence and incontinence. A sphincter-preserving procedure named endorectal advancement flap (ERAF) is gradually being applied to clinical practice. Therefore, this meta-analysis aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ERAF in managing anal fistula. We searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, and Web of Science databases for relevant manuscripts published from 29 August 2003 to 29 August 2023. Among these studies, outcomes included healing rate, recurrence rate, incontinence rate, and complications. Furthermore, the quality of the included studies was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS) and the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool. The heterogeneity was determined using the chi-squared test and I2 statistic. A random effects model was applied if significant heterogeneity (p < 0.05 and I2 > 50%) was observed. Sensitivity analysis was conducted by excluding studies with a high risk of bias. Thirty-eight studies were included in the present analysis, involving 1559 participants. The pooled healing rate and recurrence rate of ERAF were 65.5% (95% confidence intervals (CI): 57.6%-73.4%) and 19.6% (95% CI: 14.8%-24.4%), respectively. The pooled incontinence rate was 10.6% (95% CI: 6.0%-15.1%). According to the subgroup analysis, the healing rate, recurrence rate, and incontinence rate of ERAF for fistula associated with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) were 53.9% (95% CI: 38.1%-69.7%), 32.6% (95% CI: 21.3%-43.8%), and 2.8% (95% CI: 0%-10.6%), respectively. For patients without IBD, the healing rate, recurrence rate, and incontinence rate of ERAF were 70.6% (95% CI: 63.9%-77.4%), 15.7% (95% CI: 9.9%-21.5%), and 16.5% (95% CI: 8.1%-24.9%), respectively. We observed that bleeding, local infection or abscess, flap dehiscence, and haematomas were the common complications, with incidences of 2.2% (95% CI: 0%-4.5%), 9.5% (95% CI: 4.7%-14.4%), 10.4% (95% CI: 0.0%-21.6%), and 12.4% (95% CI: 0%-27.6%), respectively. ERAF may be an optional treatment for anal fistula from the perspective of effectiveness and safety. PROSPERO: CRD42023451451.

Effect of Bone Marrow Stimulation on Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (RCR) is a common orthopaedic procedure, but it has a high rate of retears that can negatively affect the functional outcomes. Bone marrow stimulation (BMS) has been suggested as an additional treatment to improve the outcomes of RCR. To compare the effectiveness of the BMS procedure during RCR with conventional RCR. Systematic review; Level of evidence, 2. A systematic literature search was conducted in MEDLINE/PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Scopus, on March 1, 2023, for studies comparing postoperative retear rates and functional outcomes between patients who underwent primary arthroscopic RCR with and without the BMS procedure. Only level 1 and 2 randomized controlled trials with a minimum 12-month follow-up were included. The primary outcomes were retear rates and functional outcomes as measured by the Constant; American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES); and University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) scores and by postoperative range of motion. Subgroup analyses were performed based on repair technique (single-row repair vs double-row or suture-bridge repair). The standardized mean difference (SMD) and odds ratio (OR) were utilized to synthesize continuous and dichotomous outcomes, respectively. Homogeneity was evaluated using the chi-square test and I2 statistic. The literature search yielded 661 articles, of which 6 studies (522 patients; 261 with BMS, 261 without BMS) met the eligibility criteria. The combined analysis showed no significant decrease in retear rates with the utilization of the BMS procedure during RCR (OR, 0.60; 95% CI, 0.35 to 1.03; P = .07; I2 = 24%). There was no significant intergroup difference in functional outcomes (Constant score: SMD, 0.13; 95% CI, -0.04 to 0.31; P = .13; I2 = 0%; ASES score: SMD, 0.04; 95% CI, -0.20 to 0.28; P = .73; I2 = 0%; UCLA score: SMD, -0.13; 95% CI, -0.50 to 0.23; P = .47; I2 = 0%). Subgroup analyses revealed no significant differences in postoperative retear risk or total Constant score according to the repair technique. Based on the available evidence, this systematic review did not find a significant benefit of the BMS procedure at the footprint during arthroscopic RCR compared with conventional RCR in terms of retear rates and functional outcomes at short-term follow-up.

Relationship Between Physical Requirements Of Houses And Residential Density With The Incidence Of Pulmonary Tuberculosis On The Banks Of The Barito River

Tuberculosis is an infectious disease and one of the world's 20 leading causes of death. Marabahan Health Centre for TB's working area consistently records the highest cases in the Barito Kuala district, with most of the population residing along the densely populated river. The study's goal was to determine the relationship between the physical requirements of the house, occupancy density, and the incidence of pulmonary tuberculosis on the banks of the Barito River. This research was an analytical observational study using a case-control method. The sample size in this study was 1:2, with 15 cases and 30 controls, for a total of 45 samples. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling. Statistical analysis used the chi-square test and the odds ratio test for risk factors. The results of the chi-square statistical test showed a relationship between the physical requirements of the house and the incidence of pulmonary tuberculosis in the Barito riverbanks, Barito Kuala Regency, in 2023. Results Odd's ratio analysis showed that the variable temperature is 20 times, the humidity is 13 times, the lighting is 18 times, and the occupancy density is 11 times the risk of developing pulmonary tuberculosis. People can get used to opening windows in the morning and not accumulate unused items in their rooms.

Ethnobotanical survey of Silybum marianum L. Gaertn in the Ouezzane region (northwestern Morocco): Knowledge and use of the plant

Silybum marianum L. Gaertn is a spontaneous plant whose medicinal properties have been used for over two thousand years. This study aims to clarify the understanding and utilisation of S. marianum by the rural and urban populations of Ouezzane region in Morocco, in order to assess the level of recognition and exploitation of this plant. An ethnobotanical survey in this region involved a sample of 140 individuals. Survey results are analyzed using SPSS. The survey results have revealed a significantly limited level of appreciation for S. marianum. Through the use of chi-square statistical tests, we identified significant relationships between our variables and the knowledge about S. marianum and its use. Based on the findings of our study, Silybum marianum L. remains one of Morocco's most neglected and underutilized plants. This may be due to a lack of knowledge or adequate information about its applications, a lack of general interest or even socio-economic factors that limit its exploitation.

Assessment of Healthcare Professionals Knowledge Level Towards MRI Safety - Jazan - Saudi Arabia

Background: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has become a very important standard medical imaging modality. The MRI system poses multiple safety hazards to patients and staff. Comprehensive MRI safety training to protection from hazard and risks of the magnetic fields in an MRI. Objective: This study investigates healthcare professional\&amp;apos;s knowledge levels regarding MRI safety and precautions. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted by 276 participants 192 (71.9%) were females and 75 (28.1%) males, aged between 18 and 25 years (mean = 21-23) The questionnaire Correlations between knowledge of MRI safety and selected demographic groupings (age, gender, education level, specialization) were obtain. The data was analyzed using IBM SPSS version 23. Results: The study sample consisted of 276 participants from 230 surveys distributed in Saudi Arabia, and the response rate was 87%. Depending on the P-values of the chi-square statistical test to find the relationship between socio-demographic factors and health care professional&amp;apos; knowledge level, the results showed a significant association (p-value=0.006) between age, educational level and specializations level with knowledge about safety and no correlation with gender. Conclusion: The study findings that the awareness of MRI safety among health care professionals in Jazan region is moderate and there were a complex combination of factors affects healthcare professional\&amp;apos;s knowledge regarding MRI safety.