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Assessment of Public Awareness on Common Zoonotic Diseases in Lalo Kile District, Kellem Wollega Zone, Ethiopia
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 4, December 2019
Pages:
59-64
Received:
19 August 2019
Accepted:
30 October 2019
Published:
7 November 2019
Abstract: A questionnaire based cross sectional survey was conducted to assess the awareness of the community about common zoonotic diseases in Lalo Kile District, Kellem Wollega Zone, Ethiopia. A total of 440 (292 male and 148 female) respondents were participated during the interview. A structured questionnaire was prepared and used to ask the respondents categorized into different levels about their knowledge and awareness on common zoonotic diseases in the area. From the total respondent category 82.50% have awareness on rabies, 81.82% have a concept about taeniasis, 81.36% know about bovine tuberculosis, 79.55% know about anthrax and 72.05% know about hydatidosis. These respondents have a concept about transmission, clinical signs, effect and way of control and prevention of the common zoonotic diseases. From the different category of the respondents, educational level and occupational status are statistically significant (P<0.05). 83.86% and 86.36% of the respondents consume raw meat and raw milk, respectively. Most of the respondents know that zoonotic diseases can be transmitted from animals to human, but very few of them know that the disease can be transmitted from human to animals. Therefore, the general continuous awareness creation and teaching of the community about zoonotic disease is very important.
Abstract: A questionnaire based cross sectional survey was conducted to assess the awareness of the community about common zoonotic diseases in Lalo Kile District, Kellem Wollega Zone, Ethiopia. A total of 440 (292 male and 148 female) respondents were participated during the interview. A structured questionnaire was prepared and used to ask the respondents ...
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Association of Knowledge and Attitude of Tuberculosis Among Patients in Ethiopia
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 4, December 2019
Pages:
65-69
Received:
23 August 2019
Accepted:
5 November 2019
Published:
13 November 2019
Abstract: Background: Tuberculosis is a disease of poverty, mainly affecting young adults in their most productive years. The aim of this study was to identify the association of knowledge and attitude of Tuberculosis in Ethiopia and to study the relationship between TB and independent variables. The source of data is obtained from 2011 EDHS. During the analysis stage, SPSS version 23, Stata version 14 and Microsoft-Excel are used as tools of analysis. Out of 14,104 households, only 4.2% households did not heard about TB. In general education level, current marital status, region and wealth index are significant factor to association of knowledge and attitude of tuberculosis among patients in Ethiopia.
Abstract: Background: Tuberculosis is a disease of poverty, mainly affecting young adults in their most productive years. The aim of this study was to identify the association of knowledge and attitude of Tuberculosis in Ethiopia and to study the relationship between TB and independent variables. The source of data is obtained from 2011 EDHS. During the anal...
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Review on Rational Use of Antmicrobials in Veterinary Practice
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 4, December 2019
Pages:
70-77
Received:
21 August 2019
Accepted:
7 November 2019
Published:
14 November 2019
Abstract: Veterinary drugs are used as therapeutic, prophylactic and growth promotion. The review was conducted with the aim of assessing the rational use of veterinary antimicrobials. Veterinary drugs are used in livestock sector either rationally or irrationally. Rational use of veterinary drugs means sick animals receive medications appropriate to their clinical needs, in doses that meet their own individual requirements, for an adequate period, and at the lowest cost. Whereas irrational drug use are characterized by over prescription, omission, the use of inappropriate dosage, incorrect duration, misuse of drug, take unnecessary risk, over use /frequent use of drugs and not stick with withdrawal period of a drug. The review indicates veterinary drugs used irrationally due to lack of knowledgeable of healthcare providers, lack of treatment guidelines, essential drug lists and national formularies, lack of diagnostic support services such as laboratory services, self-medication and purchasing of antibiotics directly from pharmacies, street vendors or markets and inadequate supply of veterinary drugs. Irrational use of drugs leads to antimicrobial resistance which is the current global health threat to animals and human being. Hence, veterinary drugs, especially, antimicrobial agents should be prudently used, improve availability of key essential drugs on stock through good drug supply management to reduce misuse of drugs and therapeutic failure, keep the withdrawal period to safeguard the public as well the livestock from drug residual effects and development of antimicrobial resistance are recommended.
Abstract: Veterinary drugs are used as therapeutic, prophylactic and growth promotion. The review was conducted with the aim of assessing the rational use of veterinary antimicrobials. Veterinary drugs are used in livestock sector either rationally or irrationally. Rational use of veterinary drugs means sick animals receive medications appropriate to their c...
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Disease Patterns and Drugs Load of the ICU Patients in a Tertiary Level Teaching Hospital
Kartick Chanda Shaha,
Afroza Sharmin,
Md Rezaul Karim,
Bhagyoshree Karmokar Jyoti
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 4, December 2019
Pages:
78-81
Received:
22 October 2019
Accepted:
12 November 2019
Published:
19 November 2019
Abstract: Objective: The objective of the present study was to investigate the disease pattern and drugs load of the ICU patients at a tertiary level teaching hospital in Mymensingh. Methods and Materials: It was a descriptive type of observational study conducted in the intensive care unit of Mymensingh Medical College Hospital, Mymensingh during the period of June 2016 to December 2016. Purposive sampling was adopted for collecting data. All the admitted ICU patients were included in this study. The study was approved by the institutional ethical committee. Results: Most of the patients in the ICU belonged to the elder age group >60 years and male patients were predominant than the female ones. Average duration of stay in ICU was 4.35 days. Admissions with respiratory system disorders were more common in ICU and in the present study it revealed that 31.68% of the reported cases belonged to respiratory problems. Average number of drugs per prescription was 6.46. Average number of anti-microbial drugs per prescription was 1.38. Conclusion: Respiratory system related admissions were common in ICU. The average number of drugs per prescription was less than the other studies. Prescription protocols need to be addressed to guide appropriate use of drugs in the ICU setting.
Abstract: Objective: The objective of the present study was to investigate the disease pattern and drugs load of the ICU patients at a tertiary level teaching hospital in Mymensingh. Methods and Materials: It was a descriptive type of observational study conducted in the intensive care unit of Mymensingh Medical College Hospital, Mymensingh during the period...
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Increased Production of Horticultural Crops Through the Introduction of Postharvest Handling Technology
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 4, December 2019
Pages:
82-87
Received:
23 August 2019
Accepted:
13 November 2019
Published:
21 November 2019
Abstract: Low-temperature storage structures are the major weapon that the postharvest operator uses to maintain quality and extend life of harvested horticultural products. A low temperature not only reduces respiration rate, but also water loss through transpiration, nutritional loss, postharvest decay and ethylene production. Laboratory studies were conducted on the water holding capacity of the selected walling materials after socking them in water overnight. Scoria, charcoal and filla (single strap and double strap) were used for the study at different times. A water holding capacity of up to 122.72% was recorded in 24 hours of soaking in the case of the filla walling material. Similar studies were conducted on other walling materials like scoria and charcoal. Tests were conducted under no load and loaded conditions. Longer shelf life is manifested in the scoria and charcoal storage structures, attributed to higher humidity, lower temperature, less color change indicates lower rate of spoilage. Three creates of cleaned potato were stored in the potato store and in the laboratory as a control. Data on weight loss, spoilage and sprouting were taken for 50 days for the ware potato. Then the test was extended for another two months to assess the quality of the structure as a seed potato store. The degree of spoilage was lower compared to the control, but the difference was not significant in the ware potato. As a seed store, the number of sprouts, especially higher number of potatoes with greater than 5 sprouts was recorded in the control, which was also significant. From this preliminary result the structure could be a better choice as a potato seed store.
Abstract: Low-temperature storage structures are the major weapon that the postharvest operator uses to maintain quality and extend life of harvested horticultural products. A low temperature not only reduces respiration rate, but also water loss through transpiration, nutritional loss, postharvest decay and ethylene production. Laboratory studies were condu...
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