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1. Randomized controlled trial on the promotion of sexual health using 'self-care interventional package' in men who have sex with men

Author

Sharma, Anjali, Das, Karobi, Saini, Sushma Kumar, Ghai, Sandhya, Mittal, Sandeep, and Kaur, Manmeet

Subjects
self-care interventional package, human immunodeficiency virus, sexual health, men who have sex with men, Original Article, sexually transmitted infection, Public aspects of medicine, RA1-1270
Abstract

Purpose: Men who have sex with men (MSM) is a vulnerable group, who have been neglected and discriminated. Such discrimination decreases their access to health care and increases the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Aims and Objective: The objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of “self-care interventional package” on the promotion of sexual health, among MSM. Materials and Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted on MSM from two nongovernmental organization centers of Chandigarh, which were randomized by simple random sampling into a control and experimental group. Over a period of 1 month, a total of 115 MSM were found eligible; 55 in control group and 60 in experimental group. Data were collected by a personal interview, after taking consent, in a comfortable and private environment. The Self-Care Interventional Package on the promotion of sexual health was developed in the form of flash book and booklet, and delivered by one-to-one interaction. Three follow-ups were done weekly for motivation in both the groups. Postintervention assessment was conducted after 1 month. Results: There was a statistically significant (P < 0.01) improvement in knowledge about prevention and management of STIs and HIV, getting vaccinated for Hepatitis B and regular self check-up. Statistically significant reduction in unsafe sexual practices was noted among the MSM of experimental group. Conclusion: The self-care interventional package for the promotion of sexual health was effective in improving the sexual heath of the MSM population.

Published
2021

4. Health-related quality of life among liver disorder patients in Northern India.

Author

Chugh, Yashika, Katoch, Swati, Sharma, Deepshikha, Bahuguna, Pankaj, Duseja, Ajay, Kaur, Manmeet, Dhiman, Radha, and Prinja, Shankar

Subjects
LIVER disease treatment, HOSPITALS, INTENSIVE care units, MULTIPLE regression analysis, CHRONIC diseases, TERTIARY care, VISUAL analog scale, HEPATITIS, CIRRHOSIS of the liver, SOCIOECONOMIC factors, QUALITY of life, QUESTIONNAIRES, DESCRIPTIVE statistics, EDUCATIONAL attainment, OUTPATIENT services in hospitals
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Objective: The present study aims to determine the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among liver disorder patients being treated in tertiary care hospital in north India and exploration of factors affecting HRQoL. Methodology: The HRQoL was assessed among 230 patients visiting either the outpatient department (OPD) or those admitted in high dependency unit (HDU) or liver intensive care unit (ICU) using direct measuring tools such as Euro QoL five-dimension questionnaire (EQ-5D) and EQ visual analog scale. Multivariate regression was used to explore the factors influencing HRQoL. Results: Mean EQ-5D scores among chronic hepatitis and compensated cirrhosis patients were 0.639 ± 0.062 and 0.562 ± 0.048, respectively. Among those who were admitted in the ICU or HDU, mean EQ-5D score was 0.295 ± 0.031. At discharge, this score improved significantly to 0.445 ± 0.055 (P < 0.001). The multivariate results implied that HRQoL was significantly better among patients with lower literacy level (P = 0.018) and those treated in OPD settings (P < 0.001). Conclusion: HRQoL is impaired among patients suffering from liver disorders specifically those admitted in ICU. Further, there is a need to generate more evidence to explore the impact of determinants and treatment-associated costs on the HRQoL. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2022
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