Mominul Islam1, Prof. Dr. M. Khalaquzzaman, Mahfuza Khanam, Lupin Akter, Sima Khatun, Tanzina Islam, Bonani Roy
iraetc j. nur. health care; 2(2) 29-35
https://doi.org/10.62469/ijnhc.v02i02.001
Background: The Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) is crucial in reducing the burden of vaccine-preventable diseases. As frontline healthcare providers, nurses play a pivotal role in administering vaccines and educating patients about the importance of immunization. Understanding their knowledge and practices regarding EPI is essential for improving vaccination coverage and efficacy. Objective: This study aimed to assess the knowledge and practice of nurses regarding the EPI in the Outpatient Department at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH). Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from November 14 to April 2015, involving n=50 nurses from the Outpatient Department at RMCH. A structured questionnaire collected data on demographics, knowledge, and practices related to EPI. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and percentages were calculated to describe the findings. Results: The majority of the nurses were female (74%), aged 40-50 years (40%), and married (84%). Most nurses had a Diploma in Nursing (44%) and had served for 11-20 years (44%). Regarding knowledge, 70% of the nurses correctly identified immunization as specific protection, while 74% understood herd immunity related to subclinical infection. In terms of practice, 88% of the nurses kept and maintained records related to patients, and 90
Iftear Kazim Rafi, Md Nahid Hasan, Rabia Akter Bijly
iraetc j. nur. health care; 2(2) 36-40
https://doi.org/10.62469/ijnhc.v02i02.002
The plant Cinnamomum cassia is commonly known as Chinese cinnamon. Its leaves and bark are primarily used in medicine. When used in tiny doses, such as in meals and medications, C. cassia is safe. The entire plant has medicinal use in the traditional Indian medical system, especially in Ayurveda. Recent investigations have demonstrated the scientific justification for this particular herb's use in medicine. Among other things, cinnamon can be used to flavour creams, syrups, and flavoured wines. The applications, phytochemistry, and therapeutic effects of cinnamon as a spice and common uses are briefly discussed in this paper so that it may easily be understandable to know about this utile plant.
Sabbir Hossain
iraetc j. nur. health care; 2(2) 41-44
https://doi.org/10.62469/ijnhc.v02i02.003
The frequency of infectious illness deaths has increased public awareness of the risks associated with it and advanced worldwide research on antibiotics. Conversely, greater demand and usage of antibiotics is the cause of elevated antibiotic levels in natural ecosystems. Natural selection and adaptation resulted in gene changes that gave rise to antibiotic resistance in bacterial populations. The proliferation of antibiotic resistance genes in ecosystems led to the creation of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which in turn led to the widespread rise of several antibiotic-resistant illnesses. The mechanisms that lead to cross-resistance to many medications (multidrug resistance), which is comparable to what is frequently observed in patients, have been uncovered. More recently, it has been shown that downstream genes, which are closely related to cell-cycle checkpoints, also seem to have a direct role in defining a patient's susceptibility to cytotoxic medications by controlling the cell's reaction to the damage caused by the drug. This review article examines a number of findings pertaining to the movement, persistence, and destiny of antibiotics as well as genes that cause antibiotic resistance in natural settings.