International Medical Journal

Journal ID : IMJ-23-01-2021-734

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Title : Dental fear and anxiety levels of a University Population in a sample from Yemen

Abstract : The aim was to investigate the dental anxiety and fear levels among students and its relation with their field of study and gender. This cross-sectional study included 720 (360 females and 360 males) which recruited from the collages of Dentistry and Humanities and Social Science in University of Science and Technology in Sana'a, Yemen. Corah’s Dental Anxiety Scale (DAS) and Dental fear survey (DFS) was used to measure dental anxiety and fear among the study population. Spearman's correlation was used to analyze the association among the dental anxiety measurements or between DAS and DFS tests. Chi-square tests and linear regression analyses were used to determine the associations between dental anxiety or fear and contextual variables. Out of 720 students enrolled, 713 students (354 males and 359 females) completed and returned the questionnaire having response rate of 99.03%. The association between dental anxiety measurements or the DAS and DFS were statistically significant (p < 0.01). Dental students were less anxious and fear than humanities and social sciences students (p < 0.05). Females were more anxious and fear than males (p < 0.05). Dental anxiety and fear was more associated with female than other contextual variables [for fear (OR = 1.14, p = 0.001); for anxiety (OR = 1.90, p = 0.001)]. Dental anxiety was found to be related to dental fear. Male students were less anxious and fear than female students. Students from medical background faculties were less anxious and fear..
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International Medical Journal

Journal ID : IMJ-22-01-2021-733

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Title : Does The Existence of COVID-19 Vaccine Affect The Level of Anxiety Among Frontline Healthcare Providers? A Pre And Post-Analysis

Abstract : We aim to compare the anxiety level among frontline healthcare providers (HCPs) working in a tertiary hospital during the peak of COVID-19 pandemic with the level of anxiety after the announcement of the existence of the vaccine. We also aim to investigate the demographic factors contributing to anxiety and assess the accessibility of ongoing psychological and emotional support projects. This is a cross-sectional study using an online survey tool to collect data from healthcare providers at the emergency and intensive care departments of a tertiary hospital in Saudi Arabia. The study was done in two phases: phase I during the peak of the epidemic (June-August 2020) and phase II after the vaccine's availability in Saudi Arabia. The Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) was used to measure the phase I and II anxiety levels. The total number of HCPs in this study was 278. The prevalence of anxiety was 65.2% (n=90) during the peak, and 57.8% (n=81) after the vaccine is available. Moderate to severe anxiety was 28.2% in phase I and dropped to 21.42% in phase II. Severe anxiety was noted among males more often than females and especially those who are physicians and married. Only half of the HCPs perceived the hospital's psychological/emotional support as clear and accessible in phase I, and the percentage increased to 60.3 (n=85) in phase II. The findings from this analysis showed a concerning prevalence of anxiety in the HCPs. The level remains high despite the vaccine's existence, which mandates continuing/improving the emotional support strategies, whether on a national or international level. The researchers discuss several contributing factors and conclude with policies that formulate an effective strategic plan for the ongoing pandemic and subsequent ones..
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International Medical Journal

Journal ID : IMJ-22-01-2021-731

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Title : Efficacy and Safety of Romiplostim in Indian Patients with Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura: A Single-Center Experience

Abstract : We evaluated the efficacy and safety of biosimilar romiplostim in Indian patients with ITP. Patients (>12 years) of either gender with ITP, who had received romiplostim from Jul-2019 to Oct-2020, at Department of Clinical Hematology, Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, India, were included. The primary endpoint was the proportion of patients with platelet response (platelet count: ≥50000/μL). Of 16 patients, majority (62.5%) were females. The mean age was 34.5 years. Seven (43.75%) patients had newly diagnosed ITP, two (12.5%) had persistent, 6 (37.5%) had chronic and 1 (0.6%) had refractory ITP. Romiplostim was initiated at 250 µg/week by subcutaneous route. At 1 month, platelet response was achieved in 50% patients, with 25% (4/16) patients achieving the response as early as the first week. The platelet response at 3 months was achieved in 87% patients. Overall, the mean platelet count increased from 12687/μL at baseline to 159625/μL at 1 month and 171000/μL at 3 months. Romiplostim treatment was overall well-tolerated without significant toxicities. Biosimilar romiplostim demonstrated improvements in platelet counts in Indian patients with ITP, and was well-tolerated..
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International Medical Journal

Journal ID : IMJ-19-01-2021-730

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Title : Job Satisfaction among the Faculty members of Nursing Colleges in Saudi Arabia

Abstract : This study investigates the factors influencing job satisfaction and the level of job satisfaction among the faculty members of nursing colleges in Saudi universities. This online survey was approved by Taif University under code (42-0085). A 35-item (6 dimensions) five-option Likert-type draft questionnaire on job satisfaction was distributed for online anonymous self-reporting by the faculty members of nursing colleges in Saudi universities (n=116). The general level of job satisfaction (OJS) of the faculty members of nursing colleges in Saudi universities on all dimensions of job satisfaction is observed to be low (OJS mean 1,28), while work itself and interpersonal relationships were high. The dimensions of job satisfaction were analyzed by path coefficient and the significance test. First, for faculty members job satisfaction as a higher order factor consists of 6 first-order factors: the influence of salary and welfare on job satisfaction is the greatest, with a path coefficient reaching. 580. Next come job competence, leader behavior, interpersonal relationships and the work itself. Personal growth had a minimal effect on job satisfaction; its path coefficient was only. 298. A seven factor job satisfaction model is advanced, including one high-order factor (job satisfaction) and six first-order factors (salary and welfare, the work itself, leader behavior, personal growth, interpersonal relationships and job competence) demonstrated good overall psychometric properties in terms of construct validity and internal consistency reliability in both the overall sample and its separately analysed subgroups..
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International Medical Journal

Journal ID : IMJ-17-01-2021-728

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Title : Operative Approach For Second Branchial Cleft Sinus In Paediatric: A Case Series

Abstract : Anomalies of the branchial arches are the second most common congenital lesions of the head and neck in children with second arch anomalies being the commonest. Even though diagnosis of branchial arch anomalies is straightforward, sometimes atypical presentations may cause a dilemma in diagnosis. Complete branchial fistula with internal and external opening is extremely rare. An accurate history with a proper clinical examination is detrimental in all otorhinolaryngology cases and to correlate it with imaging for a complete diagnosis. After diagnosis being established, its crucial to decide an operative approach for excision as to prevent recurrences in future. Here we present 2 paediatric age group cases of second branchial cleft sinus and operative approach done for each of the case with the outcome in terms of recurrence, and recovery time. As for the first case, tonsillectomy done with the excision of branchial cleft sinus whereas for the second case the tract was traced until as proximally as possible and tract was ligated..
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