Journal of Health Reports and Technology
Volume:9 Issue: 1, Jan 2023

 Coronaviridae is a peculiar viral family with a vast ribonucleic acid (RNA) genome and characteristic appearance, endowed with an astonishing tendency to transfer from animals to humans. Various factors can affect preventing this emerging disease and controlling its severity.

 This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge and attitude of students of Ardabil University of Medical Science (ARUMS) bout hygiene and food safety and their association with COVID-19 disease.

 This cross-sectional and descriptive study used an online questionnaire by random sampling, and the data were analyzed with SPSS software version 22. In this study, the statistical population was the students of ARUMS, and 100 (59 females and 41 males) students were selected from all the university students. A non-parametric test (Kruskal Wallis, Mann-Whitney), chi-square and Student’s t-test were used for statistical analysis.

 There was a significant correlation between gender (male and female) and the level of understanding in three categories (weak, moderate, and good) (P = 0.048). However, there was no significant relationship with the variable of attitude. Determining the correlation between the variables of students’ knowledge and perspective with the Pearson correlation test revealed that the intersection between hygiene and food safety variables with the variables of awareness, attitude, and COVID-19 is significant.

 Having appropriate behaviors and knowledge about eating habits is essential for medical students who are constantly faced with high-risk environments regarding pathogens and need to strengthen their immune system and keep it at the desired level.

 The consumption of junk food among children and adults is increasing, which can affect their general health.

 This study aimed to evaluate the correlation between junk food consumption and health-related physical fitness factors in Kamyaran students.

 Based on Morgan's tablet, a total of 309 subjects volunteered to participate in this study, out of 1514 students aged 10 - 12 years in Kamyaran city. The studied schools were selected by the multi-stage cluster method. The mean and standard deviation of the subjects’ age, height, and weight were 11.26 ± 0.68 years, 144.27 ± 4.75 cm, and 39.36 ± 8.01 kg, respectively. This study assessed height, weight, and body mass index based on the cut-off BMI National Health and Nutrition Survey. The physical fitness factors of students were measured according to standard tests. The researcher developed a questionnaire to assess the consumption of junk food. Cronbach’s alpha of this questionnaire was 0.78. Descriptive statistics were used to calculate the mean and standard deviation of the data. Spearman correlation was used to examine the correlation of variables.

 There was a significant inverse correlation between junk food consumption and health-related physical fitness factors (P < 0.05), but there was a direct and significant correlation between junk food consumption and body mass index (P < 0.05). There was a significant correlation between junk food consumption, nutritional knowledge, and behavior in the subjects (P < 0.05). However, there was no significant correlation between junk food consumption and healthy attitude in the subjects (P < 0.05).

 According to our results, parents and policymakers should pay more attention to health and physical activity in schools and society.

 Physical activities in adolescence are one of the critical health concepts in adolescents, especially females, because they are prone to musculoskeletal disorders due to the weakness of the trunk muscles.

 This study aimed to determine the effect of Pilates exercise on the muscle strength of female students aged 13 - 15 years.

 This research was conducted on 50 girl students of the first secondary school in Gorgan, Iran, in 2022, who were selected by a multi-stage cluster sampling method. The samples were divided into case and control groups. The test group received eight sessions (30 - 45 minutes) of Pilates twice a week for four weeks. The control group performed routine school sports. The results were analyzed using inferential statistics and SPSS software version 21.

 The independent t-test showed a significant difference between the Pilates and control groups for upper (P < 0.01) and lower body muscles (P < 0.01). In addition, the ANCOVA test showed a significant difference between the two groups in terms of upper-body (P < 0.01) and lower-body muscle strength (P < 0.01) by removing the pre-test effect.

 Based on the results, Pilates exercises strengthened female students’ upper and lower body muscles. This sports method is inexpensive and does not require a large space or facilities. Therefore, educational and health managers in schools can use this sports method to strengthen students’ physical and mental health.

 Imaging departments worldwide are exploring different ways to help manage chronic complications of COVID-19 after two years.

 Renal complications following acute kidney injury in the acute phase of COVID-19 or exacerbation of chronic kidney disease (CKD) are crucial.

 This article presented the role of 99m Tc diethylenetriamine pentaacetate (DTPA) or mercaptoacetyltriglycine (MAG3) renal perfusion scan in managing chronic renal complications following COVID-19 by submitting the relevant techniques and available radiopharmaceuticals.

 Renal perfusion scan with 99m Tc DTPA and MAG3 could evaluate profusion and function in acute and chronic settings and manage these renal complications.

 Based on the results, 99m Tc DTPA or MAG3 renal perfusion scan could detect, monitor, and evaluate response to treatment in COVID-19-related renal chronic damages and complications.

 The hospital system is essential for providing medical services, and improving productivity is vital for enhancing the health system.

 This study aimed to rank factors affecting productivity in Ahvaz hospitals using the analytic network process (ANP) technique.

 The statistical population of the current study was 60 personnel of Ahvaz hospitals (20 from each hospital), who were selected by purposive sampling. The sampling method was purposive. A researcher-made questionnaire was used to collect data related to research variables, and its validity was evaluated using content validity. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient test was used by SPSS software version 22 to measure the reliability, which was as much as 0.87. The ANP method was used by the Super-Decisions software to prioritize the influencing factors on hospital efficiency. Finally, the normalized weight (NW) was calculated for each main factor and sub-factors using the geometric mean technique after normalizing the obtained values.

 Prioritizing the main factors affecting the productivity of Ahvaz hospitals showed that management factors (NW = 0.294), economic factors (NW = 0.269), human factors (NW = 0.267), and technological factors (NW = 0.171) were placed in the first to fourth priority, respectively.

 Based on the results, factors such as the relatively weak management of hospitals, failure of supervisory mechanisms, lack of human resources, unrealistic tariffs for diagnostic and therapeutic services, incomplete implementation of the new hospital administration system plan, low salaries and wages of personnel were the most critical obstacles for improving productivity in Ahvaz hospitals. Therefore, enhancing the level of hospital management and fully implementing the new hospital administration system plan is essential for increasing the productivity of Ahvaz hospitals.

 Older adults need more specialized care due to their complex conditions, and each part of the healthcare system plays a specific role. In addition, nurses have the most human relationship regarding patient duration and depth. Therefore, the quality of providing care to the elderly is influenced by many factors, including nurses’ attitudes and ethical sensitivity.

 This study aimed to determine the relationship between nurses’ attitudes and ethical sensitivity ability towards the elderly in hospitals and their effective factors.

 This descriptive-analytical study was conducted on selected (training and non-training) hospitals affiliated with the Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Iran, in 2022. The population included 380 nurses, who were selected by random sampling. The data were collected using two questionnaires, including the standard questionnaire on nurses’ ethical sensitivity in decision-making and Kogan’s Attitudes Toward Old People Scale (Kogan OP Scale). Finally, the data were analyzed by descriptive-inferential statistical tests and SPSS software version 24.

 The results showed no significant difference between the mean score of nurses’ ethical sensitivity and attitudes (P = 0.807). In addition, no significant relationship was found between the level of ethical sense and individual characteristics of nurses, including age, gender, education level, marital status, work experience, workplace sector, and nursing work type (P > 0.05). However, a significant relationship was found between age and attitude (P = 0.031).

 Nurses have to deal with many ethical situations when caring for elderly patients, so a positive attitude is essential when dealing with the elderly. As a result, nurses respect the rights of elderly patients to make decisions and preserve their independence. Further, educational programs such as workshops and continuous training courses can help develop nurses’ ethical sensitivity.

 In recent times, telemedicine has received wide acceptance in global healthcare as a result of its tremendous potential in solving major healthcare concerns. However, despite the proven benefits of telemedicine and the growing applications in developed countries, Nigeria has failed to fully use this tool in the provision of healthcare in the country.

 To examine the potentials of telemedicine as an alternative option for delivering quality healthcare services in Nigeria, the challenges hindering the utilization, and ways to overcome these challenges.

 Review of evidences was carried out on papers sourced from Google Scholar and PubMed databases. The key terms used for the search include "telemedicine", "information technology", "treatment", "Nigeria", "COVID-19", "virtual", and "health care". Papers were critically assessed for intellectual content, and those that did not meet the inclusion criteria or were extraneous to the study's focus were eliminated. A review of related evidence was conducted after data was extracted from selected papers.

 Telemedicine has the potential to improve healthcare delivery, access, and efficiency. However, the underutilization of telemedicine in Nigeria has been identified to be as a result of some considerable factors which include the absence of a policy on virtual care, insufficient funding, high cost of maintaining virtual health care services, and technological and infrastructural constraints.

 As a result of the aforementioned, the imbalanced implementation of telemedicine systems in the provision of healthcare in Nigeria necessitates immediate stakeholder attention to establish supporting legislation and assure the availability of suitable infrastructure and services. Other research-based proposals include including virtual care training in school curricula and funding telemedicine research and development in the country.