Health Sciences

Hyperlipidic diets rich in saturated fatty acids may negatively interfere with male fertility, as it facilitates the occurrence of oxidative stress. This study evaluated the antioxidant effect of oral administration of sericin on testis and epididymis of C57BL/6 mice fed a hyperlipidic diet. Four groups (n 5) were formed: Control (C); Sericin (S); High fat (HF); High fat + Sericin (HFS). The hyperlipid diet was offered to the HF and HFS animals, every days for 14 weeks, whereas C and S were fed a standard diet during the same period.

Aim of the study: To assess the the effectiveness of abdominal breathing exercise on blood pressure among patients with hypertension. Background: Hypertension is a major public health problem in India and world, because of its high frequency and concomitant, there is a risk of cardiovascular and kidney disease. The hypertension makes people five times more prone to stroke and three times more likely to have heart attacks. The prevalence for hypertension in India was 29.8% and about 33% urban and 25% rural Indians are hypertensive.

Objectives: Evaluate the direct medical cost of hospital admission grant of patients with acute psychotic disorders at Campus Teaching hospital of Lomé. Materials and method: This was a retrospective study of the clinical records of patients admitted in the psychiatry unit of the Campus Teaching hospital of Loméfrom 1 March 2012 to 28 February 2014. Results: The hospital frequency of acute psychotic disorders was 63.3%. The average age of the patients was 31.89 +/- 9.30. We noted male predominance with a sex ratio of 1.1.

The purpose of this study is to compare the age averages to the chosen motoric characteristics. The universe of the study consists of 59 volunteer students training in the sports camp of Istanbul Yakuplu Sports Club. The height, weight measurement, body mass index, felxibility, right hand grip strength, left hand grip strength, balance, agility and standing long jump measurements of the volunteers participating in the study were taken. The data was recorded with the package program SPSS. Anova and t test were used in the comparison of the data. P<0.05 value was considered meaningful.

Caesarean section is a life-saving procedure and with the advances in anaesthetic services and improved surgical techniques, the morbidity and mortality of this procedure have come down considerably. Caesarean section is associated with risks of post-operative adhesions, wound infections and also poses a barrier to breast-feeding initiation. In a developing country like India, it is important to look at the interventions that will make a difference and facilitation of the early ambulation may help to overcome the challenges and barriers facing post caesarean women.

Empathy is the most important & the key cornerstone in genuine human relationships but the least recognized part as nursing and midwifery care. Health professional including midwives lack communication skill that enable them to the bottom of the problems of their patients and address their needs. Being supportive, compassionate, and caring are fundamentally important roles of an effective midwife. This study investigated gender difference in level of empathy and associated factors among midwifery students, in Hareri colleges of midwifery, Eastern Ethiopia.

Introduction: Domestic violence is a phenomenon present in society and has the potential to have a significant impact on the lives of individuals. It encompasses physical, sexual, psychological and neglect violence. Objective: To describe the conception of nursing undergraduates about domestic violence against children and adolescents. Method: Qualitative research, carried out with thirty nursing undergraduates from a public institution of higher education in the State of Pernambuco / Brazil, and data collection was done through a semi-structured interview.

Insomnia is a sleep disorder that consistently interferes with the quantity and quality of sleep. It is a condition responsible for the development of neuro-endocrine metabolic changes connected to an increased risk of developing noncommunicable chronic diseases.

It aimed to verify the self-care of patients undergoing dialysis with Central Venous Catheter (CVC), identifying the social profile and listing the actions of self-care with the device. This is a descriptive exploratory study of a quantitative approach, carried out in a Dialysis Clinic in the State of Pernambuco; the data were collected through questionnaires and interviews with 59 patients undergoing treatment in the period of September 2016, and then compiled on Excel software, for the presentation of the variables.

A Leishmaniose visceral (LV) é uma doença parasitária, endêmica no maranhão, de alta incidência entre crianças. Este estudo objetiva descrever o diagnóstico situacional da Leishmaniose Visceral em crianças de 0 a 11 anos de idade, residentes nos municípios da Regional de Saúde de Imperatriz, no período de 2006 a 2015. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo com abordagem quantitativa. Para coleta e análise dos dados, utilizou-se a base de dados do Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação (SINAN). A população foi constituída por 451 crianças de 0 a 11 anos notificadas no sistema com LV.