Davanagere City Research Articles

Evaluation of mobile phone and social usage among dental students as an educational and clinical adjunct in Davanagere City, South India – A cross-sectional study

Evaluation of mobile phone and social usage among dental students as an educational and clinical adjunct in Davanagere City, South India – A cross-sectional study

Attitude of Undergraduate Dental Students’ Toward Geriatric Oral Care in Davanagere City, Karnataka – A Cross-sectional Survey

Abstract Background: Population aging is a human success story. Getting older is associated with a higher incidence of chronic diseases which have proven to have oral manifestations. The future dentists should develop a positive attitude to provide care for elders. Objective: The objective of this questionnaire-based survey was to evaluate the attitude of undergraduate dental students’ toward elders in providing dental care to them. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 202 undergraduate dental students using a questionnaire including demographic characteristics and attitude sections. Data were fed into SPSS-20 and analyzed using descriptive statistics and independent t-test (α <0.05). Results: The mean age of students was 20.91 ± 1.56, 76.2% were female students, and 63.4% of students were in the clinical stage of their studies. The students’ mean score of attitude was 55.04 ± 5.81 (34–73). The mean score of attitude was not statistically different based on gender, age, year of study, type of family and bonding with grandparents. The “clinical training and discrimination in healthcare,” “compassion,” “adaptation to modern society,” and “resource distribution” were the four major factors extracted using principal component analysis and varimax orthogonal rotation method to measure attitude toward elders’ dental care. Conclusion: From our survey, it can be concluded that undergraduate students have moderately positive attitude toward elder patients. The four main components are the main areas in which dental education can be improved to better prepare aspiring dentists to treat elderly patients with high-quality dental care.

Correlation between gerotranscendence and oral health-related quality of life among elderly population in Davanagere city: A cross-sectional survey.

To assess the relationship between oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL) and gerotranscendence among elderly subjects in Davangere city. Field Setting and cross-sectional survey design. Study involved a stratified sample of 400 elderly population aged 60 years and above. Data related to demographic details, systemic and oral health related factors, nutritional status, gerotranscendence level and geriatric oral health related quality of life of study participants was recorded using study proforma, Mini Nutritional Scale Assessment- Short form (MNA-SF) index, Gerotranscendence Scale Type 2 (GST2) questionnaire and GOHAI questionnaire respectively. Significance level was fixed at P < 0.05. Chi-square, Pearson's/Spearman's correlation and Multiple linear regression tests were used for analysis. Participants had good oral health related quality of life (mean GOHAI - 41.33±10.8) and moderate level of gerotranscendence (GST2- 19.5 ± 8.7). The gerotranscendence scores were significantly (P<0.05) negatively correlated with socioeconomic status (r = -0.19), education (r = -0.55), self-perceived oral health (r = -0.43), nutritional status (r = -0.64), GOHAI (r = -0.17), utilization of dental services (r = -0.26) and marital status (r = -0.39) and were significantly (P < 0.05) positively correlated with age (r = 0.77), systemic problems (r = 0.49), number of missing teeth (r = 0.57), self-perceived need for treatment (r = 0.24), and pan chewing (r = 0.62). Gerotranscendence was not a significant predictor of GOHAI (P = 0.43). Gerotranscendence was negatively correlated with oral health related quality of life among elderly population in Davanagere city.

Knowledge and behaviour towards second hand smoke exposure among high school teachers in Davanagere city: a cross sectional survey

Background: School teachers may influence the avoidance of smoking and second-hand smoke (SHS) exposure behaviour in their students. Objective was to assess the knowledge and behaviour of high school teachers towards SHS in Davanagere city.Methods: A cross sectional questionnaire survey was conducted in the school setting involving a stratified random sample of 160 high school teachers in Davanagere city. A pre validated 18 item questionnaire was used to collect data with responses on 5-point Likert scale. The questionnaire was tested for face validity, language validity and content validity (content validity index score for relevance clarity, simplicity and ambiguity was 0.87, 0.84, 0.92, and 0.94, respectively). The significant level was fixed at p&lt;0.05. Descriptive data was expressed in frequencies. Statistical analysis was done using Student’s unpaired ‘t’ test, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Pearson’s/Spearman’s correlation tests.Results: The mean age of teachers was 37.59±9.56 years with average teaching experience of 10.72±8.02 years. The mean knowledge and behaviour scores of participants were 29.65±4.94 and 31.56±4.28 respectively which reflected good knowledge and behaviour towards SHS. Knowledge and behaviour scores of participants were significantly (p&lt;0.05) correlated with age (r=-0.19, -0.26), sex (r=0.21, 0.27) and teaching experience (r=-0.17, -0.23). Knowledge scores were positively correlated with behaviour scores (r=0.52, p=0.00).Conclusions: High school teachers in Davanagere city had good knowledge about and behaviour towards SHS.

Increased Income to Farming Community through Direct Marketing

ICAR-Taralabalu Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Davanagere initiated innovative marketing strategies for enhanced income to the farmers. The present study focused on analysis of these marketing strategies. The Saturday Organic Weekly Bazaar started during 2013 for organic growers to sell their produce directly to consumers without the involvement of middlemen. The weekly bazaar is making average turnover of Rs. 65865.00 per week from 8 entrepreneurs. The procurement and direct marketing vegetables was initiated through 3 Farmers Producer Organizations. During lockdown period of 2020, 25.23 t of vegetables procured from farmers and sold directly to the consumers in Davanagere city. Total procurement cost Rs. 504600.00 gross earning Rs. 630750.00 gross income Rs. 126150.00 (@ 25% margin), the net income was Rs. 113535.00 (average operational cost @ 10%). KVK is facilitating the marketing of safely ripened mango. In the last 3 years 1.1 t, 2.5 t and 8.5 t of mango was sold directly to consumers earning gross income of Rs. 66000.00 Rs. 200000.00 and Rs. 850000.00 respectively. These marketing interventions initiated by KVK are small steps to increase the producer share in the consumers price and bring in marketing orientation among farming community.

Impact of advertisement on products

The objective of this study is to identify customer usage of patanjali products, factors influence to buy patanjali products, customer attention towards patanjali products, to identify consumer decision-making process through aida model, and evaluate the satisfaction level of customers after purchase based on ads. I have taken 301 samples for my project and used descriptive as well as exploratory research. I have used random sampling technique to choose the respondents. The statistical tools used for the evaluation of data is t-test, garret ranking and frequency analysis. The study covers the impact of advertising on the consumer buying decision. Furthermore, the work highlights the meaning of advertising as a promotional tool; it also examines the impact of advertising on customers concerning new products. When the study conducted on people of davanagere city, regarding usage of patanjali products, it has come to light that majority people uses patanjali products frequently, people also ranked message as first factor to buy patanjali products followed by information about the product and quality, and then many people shed some light on that television grabs their attention to watch advertisements.

The COVID-19 Pandemic and its Impact on Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices among Dental Students in Davanagere City, Karnataka: A Cross-Sectional Survey

The spread of viral disease in community and its occurrence among healthcare workers is important evidence of person-to-person transition. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was declared as a pandemic by the WHO. It has affected most of the people and especially the ones with pre-existing medical illness. This prospective study was conducted in a dental college to evaluate impact of the COVID-19 on the knowledge, attitude and practice of the dental students. The students were aware of the Precautions to be taken care of while treating the patients with dental diseases.

Knowledge and attitude of dental postgraduate students towards oral and peri-oral piercing in Davanagere city: A cross-sectional survey

Background: Oral and perioral piercing when performed under unhygienic conditions, can cause certain complications. Hence, a study was conducted in dental colleges of Davanagere city among postgraduate students with the aim to assess their knowledge and attitude towards oral and peri-oral piercing.Methods: Across-sectional survey involved 212 dental postgraduate students of dental colleges in Davanagere city who consented to participate. A pretested, validated, self-administered questionnaire containing 15 multiple-choice items assessing the postgraduate students’ knowledge and attitude towards oral and peri-oral piercing practices was used for data collection. Data was presented in the form of frequencies and percentages.Results: Participants had fair knowledge regarding oral and perioral piercing. Majority of participants (75%) felt oral and peri-oral piercing practices as a sign of style /fashion statement. Around 45-50% felt tongue piercing and nose piercing (66%) as most prevalent type among oral and perioral piercing practices and canine was the most preferred tooth for piercing (43%). Majority (55%) felt that piercing practices were performed by unlicensed people. Many (79%) were aware of complications associated with piercing and suggested removal of pierced metal in such conditions (58%). Around 76.7% said they preferred Cosmetic dentist for piercing and 94% felt that dentists with oral and perioral piercing strongly influence the perception of their patients towards oral piercing.Conclusion: Dental postgraduates had fair knowledge regarding oral and peri-oral piercing practice and its possible complications. However, the attitude towards the practice which is highly prevalent in the society was affirmative and positive among postgraduates which is a cause of concern.

Association of Personal Protective Equipments with Respiratory Morbidity among Puffed Rice Workers of Davanagere City

Introduction : Personal Protective Equipments (PPE) are designed to protect employees from variousworkplace injuries or illnesses which resulting from contact with chemical, radiological, physical, electrical,mechanical or other workplace hazards. The protection of workers from workplace hazards is crucial toreduce mortality and morbidity. These morbidities and mortalities will occur long after the workman hasleft the work.Methods: A Cross sectional study was conducted among puffed rice workers in Bashanagar, urban fieldpractice area of SSIMS & RC, Davanagere from January to December 2017. The study population included550 puffed rice unit workers. Data was entered in the Microsoft excel and analysed using SPSS v20.Results: In this study majority of the workers (93.4%) were non users of any personal protective equipments.In this study Respiratory morbidity was higher among non-users of personal protective equipment butno statistical significant association was found between personal protective equipment and respiratorymorbidity.Conclusions: In present study no significant association was found between respiratory morbidity andpersonal protective equipments

Socio-Economic Condition of Urban Street Food Vendors

The street food sector plays an important role in urban areas of many developing countries. Street food represents a significant part of urban food consumption for millions of low and middle-income consumers in urban areas daily. Street foods may be the least expensive and most accessible means of obtaining a nutritionally balanced meal outside the home for many low-income people. In Davanagere city most of the vendors are poorly educated, untrained in food hygienic food, and most of the foods are not well protected from flies; street food is relatively cheap. You can get to try a wide selection of different foods in one place. Street food stands are a source of income for many families. Some street food vendors are facing problems like those that don’t have their van or shop. They have to pay a limited amount of money for this. And they earn only a little profit.

Knowledge and attitude of dental interns about oral health considerations in patients with renal problems in davanagere city: A cross sectional survey

Knowledge and attitude of dental interns about oral health considerations in patients with renal problems in davanagere city: A cross sectional survey - IDJSR- Print ISSN No: - 2394-708X Online ISSN No:- 2278-3784 Article DOI No:- 10.18231/j.idjsr.2020.005, International Dental Journal of Student's Research-Int Dent J

Risky driving behaviour among the motorized two-wheeler novice riders in Davanagere city, Karnataka- Cross-sectional study

Introduction-Road traffic accidents (RTA) account for more significant mortality and morbidity rates worldwide, resulting in considerable global burden. In Indi, motor vehicle accidents are one of the common reasons for mortality among young riders. The present study provides insight into different aspects of risky driving behavior from individual attitudes, and psychological factors like anger, mood, and emotions. Methodology- A cross-sectional study was conducted among college students; findings from this study say young males are more involved in risky driving behavior. Results- Number of males are involved in risky driving behaviour and mobile phone usage while riding is more significant the results focus on the role that risky driving behaviour plays in two-wheeler motor vehicle accidents and suggests the need for further research in this area of risky driving behaviour to improve road safety education and law enforcement policies that focus upon ensuring good driving behaviours.

Association of respiratory morbidity with duration of work among puffed rice workers in Davanagere city, Karnataka, India

Background: Occupational respiratory disease can be defined as an acute or chronic disorder that arises from the inhalation of air-borne agents in the work place. Puffed rice is a famous food item in Karnataka, which is produced in a cluster of small units. Industrial dust inhalation over a long period of time leads to proliferative and fibrotic changes in the lungs.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among puffed rice workers in Bashanagar, urban field practice area of SSIMS and RC, Davanagere. From January 2017 to December 2017. The study population included 550 puffed rice unit workers. Data was collected using structured interview along with anthropometric measurements. Spirometry was done by using RMS (Helio’s) Spirometer.Results: In this study significant association was found between respiratory morbidity and duration of work. The risk of obstructive lung disease was 0.18 (0.03-1.40) times less among workers who worked for &lt;5 years compared to workers who worked for more than 20 years. The risk of restrictive lung disease was 0.35 (CI 0.16-0.77) times lower among workers who worked for &lt;5 years compared to the workers who worked for &gt; 20 years and the association was statistically significant with p value of 0.010.Conclusions: The risk of respiratory morbidity was significantly associated with increase in the duration of work.

Risk factors associated with respiratory morbidity among puffed rice workers in an urban area of Davanagere city

Introduction: Occupational respiratory disease can be defined as an acute or chronic disorder that arises from the inhalation of air-borne agents in the work place. Puffed rice is a famous food item in Karnataka, which is produced in a cluster of small units. Materials and Methods: A Cross sectional study was conducted among puffed rice workers in Bashanagar, urban field practice area of SSIMS & RC, Davanagere. From January to December 2017. The study population included 550 puffed rice unit workers. Results: The prevalence of respiratory morbidity among the puffed rice workers in the present study was found to be 41.0%. Among them 51(9.2%) puffed rice workers reported Obstructive lung diseases and majority of the workers 175(31.8%) reported Restrictive pattern of lung diseases.Conclusion: The risk of Respiratory morbidity was significantly associated with Age, gender, Education, duration of the work and type of work.

Knowledge, attitude and practices of Ramadan fasting on health and disease among pregnant Muslim women in urban health centre of a medical college

Background: Fasting during the holy month of Ramadan entails abstinence from food, water, smoking and drugs from dawn to sunset. In Islamic religious rule fasting during Ramadan is not mandatory if there is any contraindication such as illness, old age, pregnancy, etc. Many studies have shown that most Muslim women choose to fast during pregnancy because of a sense of religious duty, familial support, positive views on fasting and difficulty in completing the missed fasts at another time.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted on 124 pregnant Muslim women attending urban health centre for antenatal care during the month of Ramadan at Davanagere city. Data was entered in the Microsoft Excel and presented in the form of frequencies.Results: In this study majority of pregnant women believed that fasting during pregnancy is harmful to mother as well as child. Overall, 80.6% of pregnant women did not observed fasting during pregnancy.Conclusions: In this study majority of the pregnant women did not observed fasting during the month of Ramadan. Health education should be given to all pregnant women and family members regarding adverse effect of fasting on mother and child health.

Risky Driving Behaviour among the Motorized Two Wheeler Novice Riders in Davanagere City, Karnataka

Road traffic accidents(RTA) account for greater mortality and morbidity rates worldwide, resulting in considerable global burden. In India motor vehicle accidents are one of the common reasons for mortality among young riders. The present study provides insight to different aspects of risky driving behavior from individual attitudes, and psychological factors like, anger, mood and emotions. Road traffic accidents are the third leading cause of death among young people. If timely actions are not taken, road traffic accidents are predicted to become the fifth leading cause of death in the world. Considering the issue and concern about younger age group, this study was carried out to understand risky driving behaviour among young novice two wheeler riders. A cross sectional study was conducted among college students, findings from this study says young males are more involved in risky driving behavior. Finally, the results focus on the role that risky driving behaviour plays in two-wheeler motor vehicle accidents and suggests the need for further research in this area of risky driving behaviour to improve road safety education and law enforcement policies that focus upon ensuring good driving behaviours.

Self-Perceived Oral Health among Autorickshaw Drivers in Davanagere City - A Cross Sectional Survey

Self-Perceived Oral Health among Autorickshaw Drivers in Davanagere City - A Cross Sectional Survey

Users Attitudes towards Library Resource and Services in First Grade Colleges in Davanagere City, Karnataka: A Study

The present study analyses the users’ attitudes towards library resources and services of first grade colleges of Davangere city, Karnataka. The purpose of study is to identify the awareness of library resources and services. The findings of the study is that majority of 74.86% students satisfied with space for reading room followed by 66%, 63.71%, 62.57%, and 57.43% are stated that they satisfied with furniture, Toilet, Ventilation, and cleanliness available in the library. The suggestion was given by the investigator library collection and other operation must be computerized to meet the users’ needs quickly and promptly.

Prevalence of acute morbidities and their health seeking behaviour among under-five children of urban slums in a city in Karnataka

Background: Morbidity and lack of health facility especially in the first five years of life would cause irreparable damage. Therefore it is important to assess the magnitude of morbidities, and their health seeking behaviour. The objectives of the study were to assess the prevalence of acute morbidities and their associated factors among Under-five (U5) children residing in slums of Davanagere city, Karnataka, and to assess the health-seeking behaviour of their mothers/caregiversMethods: It was a cross sectional study done in the slums of Davanagere city during August-September 2016. Using 30 cluster sampling technique, the estimated sample size was 656. A total of 22 children were included in each cluster. Questionnaire consisting of demographic details, history of acute morbidities in the past two weeks and their treatment details was administered to the mother/caregiver. Data was entered in Microsoft Excel sheet and analyzed using SPSS Version 20.Results: Totally 656 mothers/caregivers of U5 children were contacted, majority of the children were in the age group of 13 to 60 months. Total of 348 (53%) children suffered from some acute morbidity in the past 2 weeks, of whom 282 (81%) children were taken to some health care facility, and majority preferred private practitioner (73.4%). Most common reason for poor health seeking behaviour was “following the medicines which were prescribed for previous illness”.Conclusions: More than half of the children suffered from some acute morbidity in the past 2 weeks and 81% of them were taken to health care facility.

A study on awareness about HIV among female sex workers of Davangere, Karnataka, India: a cross-sectional study

Background: HIV/AIDS is a major medical, public health as well as a grave socioeconomic challenge to the world. In India, sexual transmission is responsible for 87 percent of reported HIV cases. Female sex workers form a separate and largest group among the core high risk groups. The main objectives were to know the level of awareness about HIV among female sex workers of Davangere city, Karnataka, India. Methods: A Cross-sectional community based descriptive study conducted at Davanagere city involving 200 female sex workers using modified questionnaire of behaviour surveillance survey. Results: The mean age was 32.7 years. 64% were illiterates, 56.5% were married and living with their spouse. Good proportion of participants had awareness about the mode of spread & prevention of HIV, but the awareness needs to be improved in some components. Conclusions: The proportion of awareness would be because of the exposure of female sex workers to the targeted intervention programme which helps them in understanding about the disease.