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    IJCM_145A: A Clinico-Epidemiological Profile of Patients with Thyroid Disorders Admitted to Tertiary Care Hospitals in Mangalore
    Medknow ; 2024
    In:  Indian Journal of Community Medicine Vol. 49, No. Suppl 1 ( 2024-04), p. S42-S43
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    In: Indian Journal of Community Medicine, Medknow, Vol. 49, No. Suppl 1 ( 2024-04), p. S42-S43
    Abstract: Thyroid ailments are frequently encountered endocrine disorders next to diabetes. They arise either due to functional aberrations of the thyroid gland resulting in over or under secretion of thyroid hormone or due to structural anomalies. People have varied constitutional, non-specific manifestations that cause abnormal metabolic functioning of the thyroid gland. Objectives: 1. To describe the socio-demographic characteristics of patients with thyroid disorders. 2. To analyze the clinical features, laboratory findings, and clinical outcomes of these patients. Methodology: This hospital-based descriptive study was conducted at the Government Wenlock Hospital in Mangalore. The study included patients admitted with thyroid disorders in the last 2 years. Data extraction sheet was developed from patient medical records. The sheet comprised three sections: socio-demographic information, clinical features at admission, and investigations and outcomes. Results: Most of the patients (52.8%) belonged to the 20-40 age group, followed by 30.5% in the 40-60 age group. Females comprised 81.5% of the study population, males -18.5%. 74.8% had swelling, 3.2% had facial puffiness. 1.8% had weight gain, only 1.2% had weight loss .16.3% had other comorbid conditions. 31.5% had low TSH levels 49.3% had normal TSH levels, 64.5 % - normal T3 levels, 63.2% - normal T4 levels. Anaemia was reported in 15.2% o, while 7.2% developed oedema. 34.2% had multinodular goitre, 20.2% - hypothyroidism 9.5 % - hyperthyroidism and 11.1% - malignancy. Out of the total 97% recovered 1% died 1% had discharge against medical advice and 1 % got discharged on request. Conclusion: Majority were females in the 20-40 age group. Majority of them had swelling followed by facial puffiness. Most of them had normal TSH, T3 and T4 levels, anaemia and oedema was also reported in few. Majority had multinodular goitre followed by hypothyroidism, malignancy, and hyperthyroidism. Majority had recovered.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0970-0218 , 1998-3581
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.4103/ijcm.ijcm_abstract145
    Language: English
    Publisher: Medknow
    Publication Date: 2024
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    IJCM_69A: Attitudes and perceptions among undergraduate students towards psychiatry and psychiatric illness in a medical college in Mangalore, India
    Medknow ; 2024
    In:  Indian Journal of Community Medicine Vol. 49, No. Suppl 1 ( 2024-04), p. S20-S20
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    In: Indian Journal of Community Medicine, Medknow, Vol. 49, No. Suppl 1 ( 2024-04), p. S20-S20
    Abstract: Mental illness poses a significant global health burden, with negative attitudes towards mental illness contributing to treatment gaps and disparities in care. Understanding the attitudes and perceptions of medical students towards psychiatry and psychiatric illness is crucial for addressing these challenges. This study aimed to assess attitudes and perceptions among undergraduate medical students in an Indian medical college, particularly focusing on the impact of clinical exposure to psychiatry. Methodology: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 440 MBBS undergraduate students using a composite questionnaire comprising sections on demographics, attitudes towards mental illness and psychiatry, perceived need for mental health support, perceptions of treatment effectiveness, and interest in pursuing psychiatry. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 29. Results: Overall, students exhibited a negative attitude towards mental illness based on the Opinion of Mental Illness (OMI) scale, particularly in factors such as Authoritarianism, Benevolence, and Interpersonal Aetiology. However, exposure to clinical psychiatry postings led to a significant improvement in attitudes. Despite positive attitudes towards psychiatry as a specialty, attitudes towards its inclusion in the curriculum were less positive after clinical exposure. There was significant support for peer counselling among students. Conclusion: The study highlights the importance of clinical exposure in shaping attitudes towards psychiatry among medical students. Efforts should be made to address negative perceptions and enhance the integration of psychiatry in undergraduate medical education. The potential for peer counselling also signifies a need for supportive mental health services within medical colleges. Addressing these issues is essential for fostering a more positive attitude towards mental illness and psychiatry among future physicians.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0970-0218 , 1998-3581
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.4103/ijcm.ijcm_abstract69
    Language: English
    Publisher: Medknow
    Publication Date: 2024
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    IJCM_175A: Attitude towards the proposed changes by Medical Council of India (MCI) in MBBS curriculum and mandatory rural posting among medical undergraduate students
    Medknow ; 2024
    In:  Indian Journal of Community Medicine Vol. 49, No. Suppl 1 ( 2024-04), p. S51-S51
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    In: Indian Journal of Community Medicine, Medknow, Vol. 49, No. Suppl 1 ( 2024-04), p. S51-S51
    Abstract: The Medical Council of India (MCI) has proposed significant changes to the MBBS curriculum, including mandatory rural postings for undergraduate medical students, to address healthcare disparities. Understanding student attitudes towards these reforms is crucial for successful implementation. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 215 undergraduate students at Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore. Participants completed a semi-structured questionnaire assessing demographics, awareness of reforms, and attitudes towards curriculum changes and rural postings. Data were analyzed using SPSS v17.0, with perceptions measured on a 5-point Likert scale. Results: Student attitudes towards the proposed reforms were diverse. While some welcomed early clinical exposure and incentives for rural postings, others expressed concerns about implementation challenges and career implications. Family background, incentives, and perceptions of rural practice significantly influenced attitudes. Conclusion: The study underscores the complexity of student perspectives on MCI’s reforms. Targeted interventions and dialogue are essential to address concerns and enhance acceptance, facilitating successful implementation.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0970-0218 , 1998-3581
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.4103/ijcm.ijcm_abstract175
    Language: English
    Publisher: Medknow
    Publication Date: 2024
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    IJCM_126A: Sources of health information among residents of Mangaluru, Karnataka
    Medknow ; 2024
    In:  Indian Journal of Community Medicine Vol. 49, No. Suppl 1 ( 2024-04), p. S37-S37
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    In: Indian Journal of Community Medicine, Medknow, Vol. 49, No. Suppl 1 ( 2024-04), p. S37-S37
    Abstract: By knowing the various sources of health information accessed by the people, it helps different organizations in better targeted delivery for health information. Methodology: A cross sectional study was conducted among college going students from non-medical streams and adult in-patients seeking health care in the study hospitals using a semi- structured self-validated questionnaire. Results: The demographic details of the student study population consisted of 64.1% females and 35.9% males and that of adult population consisted of 20% females and 80% males. 36% of the adult population had finished high school education while on the other hand students were either graduates (72.8%) or postgraduates (27.2%). Among 41.2% students sought health information to know about the new health issues whereas 66.7% adult population sought health information for their general well-being. Internet is the major source of health information amongst the student population (55.6%) while 58.8% adult population sought health information from television. 9.8% adult population used journals to seek health information. 22.6% of students sought health information when they were ill on the other hand it was 5.9% among the adult population. In the Internet, 55% students accessed health information through social network and various search engines and 83.3% adult population accessed search engines. Family physician was the most trusted source of health information among both students(54%) and adult population(76.5%). Conclusion: Among the participants, most of the active seekers were students whose main source of health information was from the internet. Majority of the participants said family Physicians are the most trusted source of health- related information.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0970-0218 , 1998-3581
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.4103/ijcm.ijcm_abstract126
    Language: English
    Publisher: Medknow
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    IJCM_169A: Correlation of sonographic renal dimensions with anthropometric measurements among individuals without renal disorders
    Medknow ; 2024
    In:  Indian Journal of Community Medicine Vol. 49, No. Suppl 1 ( 2024-04), p. S49-S49
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    In: Indian Journal of Community Medicine, Medknow, Vol. 49, No. Suppl 1 ( 2024-04), p. S49-S49
    Abstract: Normal kidney dimensions are suggestive of normal kidney function. Degree of kidney function has a positive correlation with ultrasonic renal measurements. Co-morbid conditions affect the renal size. Therefore it becomes necessary to establish normal values of kidney dimensions for the diagnosis, prognosis and also as an early indication of renal diseases in order to prevent them. Objectives: To study the renal dimensions and association with socio- demographic conditions among the outpatient attendees in the study hospital. Methodology: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study done among the attendees of KMC Hospitals, Mangalore. Data extraction sheet included the socio-demographic details, Anthropometric measurements, personal history, history of comorbidities and sonographic dimensions of Kidney and laboratory findings of Renal Function Test. Data was entered and analyzed by using statistical software Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 29.0. Results: Out of 194 participants, 118(60.8%) were males. The difference between corresponding kidney lengths of males and females is found to be statistically significant. The length and anteroposterior dimension of left kidney is greater than right kidney and the difference is statistically significant. When the kidney lengths and the heights of the individual were correlated a positive correlation was obtained, (0.278) in case of right kidney and (0.245) in case of left kidney. Conclusion: Kidney length had positive correlation with height and BMI. Female kidney length was significantly smaller than the male kidney length. There was significant variation between right and left kidney lengths.
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    ISSN: 0970-0218 , 1998-3581
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.4103/ijcm.ijcm_abstract169
    Language: English
    Publisher: Medknow
    Publication Date: 2024
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