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Epidemiology
Nagaraj B Kalburgi; Arati C Koregol; Swapna Shivasharan Gore; Hannahson Puladas; Kavya Sulakod; Kavita Patil
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Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) is a set of processes designed to complete a certain goal. Some applications of Artificial Intelligence in Periodontics include the localization of soft hard deposits, illness diagnosis and prognosis, and prediction of success rates in dental implant surgery.Methods: ...
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Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) is a set of processes designed to complete a certain goal. Some applications of Artificial Intelligence in Periodontics include the localization of soft hard deposits, illness diagnosis and prognosis, and prediction of success rates in dental implant surgery.Methods: Given the scarcity of data on the perspectives of postgraduates and dental interns on AI, the current study was designed to assess awareness, knowledge, and attitude toward AI among postgraduate students from the Department of Periodontics and dental interns from multiple centers. A cross-sectional survey using a self-designed questionnaire containing 26 closed-ended questions was distributed via Email and WhatsApp in Google forms to 139 postgraduate students from the Department of Periodontics and 127 dental interns from various dental colleges.Results: The questions were classified into four categories: demographic information, awareness, knowledge, and attitude. To examine the responses, the Chi-square test was used. 47.7% of the 266 respondents were dental interns, while 52.3% were postgraduate students. For dental interns and postgraduates, the average knowledge score was 7.93 and 13.04, respectively. Postgraduates' knowledge was highly significant (P < 0.01).Conclusion: It has been found that the postgraduate students were more aware and knowledgeable than the dental interns. As a result, incorporating AI into academic curricula is becoming increasingly important.
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Health Sciences
Masoud Lotfizadeh; Zahra Karimi; Marjan Sadat Seghayat; Fatemeh Fatahian
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Background: The aging process, starting at the age of 60, is accompanied by various biological, physiological, anatomical, and biochemical changes. Transitioning into old age brings about distinct consequences in physical, psychological, and social aspects. Considering the significance of mental well-being ...
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Background: The aging process, starting at the age of 60, is accompanied by various biological, physiological, anatomical, and biochemical changes. Transitioning into old age brings about distinct consequences in physical, psychological, and social aspects. Considering the significance of mental well-being during old age, this study aimed to compare the state of stress, anxiety, and depression between elderly residents and non-residents of nursing homes. Methods: This cross-sectional study embraced a total of 264 elderly participants, selected through the census method. Data were collected using the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS) questionnaire. Results: The mean and standard deviation of the age of the elderly participants in the study were 69.64 ± 9.35 and 202 (76.5%) of the participants were female and 62 (23.5%) were male. The findings of the study showed that the mean and standard deviation of stress in the elderly who are kept at home were (11.28±8.85), anxiety (10.45±8.16) and depression (9.09±8.25). The mean and standard deviation of stress, anxiety, and depression in the elderly who were kept in nursing homes are (17.18±8.08), (18.08±9.63) and (15.57±10.97), respectively. There was a significant difference between stress, anxiety, and depression among elderly residents living at home and nursing homes (P=0.00).Conclusion: The study findings indicate that elderly people residing in nursing homes experience higher levels of stress, anxiety, and depression compared to those living in their own homes. As a result, it is crucial to implement long-term strategies aimed at reducing mental health issues among the elderly population.
Original Article
Epidemiology
Abubakar Abdallah Kheir
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Background: The research aimed at understanding severity and causes of hypertension and obesity in Mvita Sub County, Mombasa County with the general objective being the impact knowledge/awareness has in one developing either or both conditions.Methods: The study was conducted in 2019 at Mvita Sub County ...
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Background: The research aimed at understanding severity and causes of hypertension and obesity in Mvita Sub County, Mombasa County with the general objective being the impact knowledge/awareness has in one developing either or both conditions.Methods: The study was conducted in 2019 at Mvita Sub County in all 5 wards namely; Majengo, Tononoka, Old town, Tudor and Shimanzi. Further, the study entailed interviewing 110 respondents, selected through probability stratified sampling, comprising of both young and elderly with inclusivity on both genders. The findings were later analyzed descriptively through mean and percentages.Results: Increase in knowledge/awareness reduced the chances of one contracting either or both conditions while drug abuse, poor nutrition and poverty were the main cause of contracting hypertension/obesity in Mvita Sub County.Unsubstantial roles played by stakeholders, lack of local farming/agricultural practices, poor parental involvement, poor public health practices, minimal involvement of schools in health programs, were also contributors.Conclusion: Negligence in responding to highlighted findings would likely result to a spike in hypertension and obesity; therefore, there is need of an immediate public health intervention, which include: Increasing level of health awareness among residents of Mvita Sub County, through media outlets such as local radio stations; county government to counter drug abuse (khat and tobacco) and improving nutritional services such as reliance on local farming and closely monitoring patient’s nutritional needs.
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