Archive:: European Journal of Preventive Medicine:: Science Publishing Group

Volume 1, Issue 2, September 2013

Predictors of Limitations of Physical Activities of Daily Living among Geriatric Nigerians with Musculoskeletal Disorders in Under-Resourced Environment of a Primary Care Clinic of a Tertiary Hospital in Eastern Nigeria

Gabriel Uche Pascal Iloh, Nnadozie Paul Obiegbu, Abali Chuku, Augustin Obiora Ikwudinma

Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, September 2013

Pages: 37-45

Received: 31 August 2013

Published: 30 September 2013

DOI: 10.11648/j.ejpm.20130102.11

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Abstract: Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) can have detrimental impact on physical activities of daily living (PADLs) of geriatric Nigerians and can trigger other chronic medical conditions. The virility of Nigerian elderly population therefore depends largely on their PADLs which are often challenged by MSDs. Aim: The study was designed to deter... Show More

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Cognitive Function Assessment on Tuberculosis among Senior School Students in South Chennai, India

Parthasarathy Jaganathan Parameaswari, Panjetty Manickam Udayshankar, Chitralekha Saikumar, Dhanapal Bindu, Annasekaran Abiselvi, Pandurangan Mohankumar, Chinnaian Sivagurunathan, Murugan Dhanapal Vidhyashree, Syed Iqbal Sultan

Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, September 2013

Pages: 46-49

Received: 21 September 2013

Published: 30 October 2013

DOI: 10.11648/j.ejpm.20130102.12

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Abstract: SETTING: A Sub-Urban private higher secondary School. OBJECTIVES: To determine students' knowledge on tuberculosis. DESIGN: Students from the eleventh standard were interviewed using structured questionnaire about the disease before and after Health Education. RESULTS: A total of 78 students with a mean±SE age of 15.1±0.08 years (range14-17 years) ... Show More

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