BACKGROUND: Physical inactivity has become a serious problem all over the world. Handgrip Strength (a form of isometric static contraction test), is an important test to evaluate the physical fitness and nutritional status of an individual. A number of factors like age, gender, body size, effort, skeletal muscle bulk and contractility may affect the handgrip strength (HGS) and handgrip endurance (HGE). AIM: This study was conducted to establish the possible correlation (if any) between body mass index and handgrip strength and endurance among young healthy adults. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A population based cross-sectional study comprising of 200 students (both male and female), age group-18-22 yrs was carried out in the Department of Physiology, Jorhat Medical College. Anthropometric parameters like height and weight were taken to evaluate the BMI and handgrip strength and handgrip endurance were taken by using handgrip dynamometer. According to WHO classification of BMI, subjects were categorized into three groups as underweight BMI ≤18.5 kg/m 2 , normal weight BMI 18.5-24.9 kg/m 2 and overweight BMI≥ 24.9 kg/m 2 . Gender wise difference was analyzed by unpaired t test. Statistical analysis for correlation was done by using Karl Pearson's Correlation Coefficient denoted by(r). RESULT: Males had higher handgrip strength and handgrip endurance than females. Statistically significant correlation was found between BMI and handgrip strength & endurance in underweight & overweight subjects. Gender differences in correlation were observed in correlation between BMI & HGS and HGE. CONCLUSION: The observed influence of BMI and gender differences in correlation between BMI and HGS and HGE indicate that besides BMI several other factors like effort, strength, muscular contractility etc. affect muscular strength & endurance in young males and females.
BACKGROUND: Third world is greatly facing the epidemic of cardiovascular disorders, so preventive strategies are essential to combat this epidemic. The period of transition from childhood to adulthood is hazardous for adolescent health, as they often develop behavioral problems and improper lifestyle changes, which has its reflection in the form of various diseases in adult life. AIM: To study the correlation between body mass index (BMI) and blood pressure indices in young healthy adults. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 195 healthy subjects of both the sexes participated in the study. The study was carried out in the Department of Physiology, Jorhat Medical College, Assam. The anthropometric parameters like height and weight were taken to evaluate the BMI and blood pressure was recorded by using a sphygmomanometer. In view of gender differences in autonomic regulation, data of male and female subjects were analyzed separately. Analysis of variance was used to compare differences between the three groups. Correlation between body mass index and blood pressure indices were statistically analyzed by using Karl Pearson's Correlation Coefficient denoted by 'r'. RESULT: Majority of subjects (especially females) belonged to overweight category. SP, DP and MAP are found to be low in underweight, intermediate in normal weight and high in overweight subjects. This difference is attributable to difference in sympathetic tone in the three different groups. Significant correlation was found to be present between body mass index and blood pressure indices. Gender differences were also observed in their correlation. CONCLUSION: The result showed that BMI have a profound influence on the blood pressure of an individual. The observed gender differences in correlation between BMI and blood pressure may be due to difference in cardiovascular autonomic control and energy metabolism.
Introduction: In order to write MCQs students need to use high order thinking skills. In a question generating process as a learning exercise students are required to process, organize, integrate and reconstruct knowledge which improves meta cognitive development and encourages higher order thinking. The current study has been conducted in Jorhat medical college, Department of Physiology. 125 students of rstMethod: year MBBS were instructed to write twenty multiple choice questions on respiratory system after conducting a pretest based on same topic. The MCQs were analyzed by expert faculties and some best quality questions were picked up from them and one post test was conducted using those MCQs. The individual score of the students in both pretest and posttest were compared statistically. In addition feedback from the students about their experience was collected by distributing a questionnaire. The performance of the students in the posttest was better than the pretest.Result: Majority of students found the task helpful as it helped them in deeper learning of the content. The better performance in posttest andConclusion: the feedback obtained from the participant students has reected that this type of educational variations can be introduced in the learning process of the healthcare education.
IntroductionTimely donation of organs has helped many get a new life. But in India, the pace of Organ Donation and Transplant (ODT) has been disturbingly sluggish. There is a wide gap between patients who need transplants and the organs that are available in India. Doctors can play a pertinent role in decreasing this gap. Therefore, the present study was done to assess the knowledge, attitude, and perception of the medical students in India regarding Organ Donation (OD).Material and MethodsA cross-sectional study was carried out among the undergraduate students (n=1463) in 10 different medical colleges across the country. Data were collected electronically through Google forms by using a pre-designed, semi-structured, self-administered questionnaire.ResultsAbout 65% of students had a positive attitude regarding ODT. Most of the students acknowledged that Internet sources (57.7%) and print media (46.5%) played a significant role in their awareness. 83% of the students felt that there is a need for effective laws to regulate the process of ODT. It was encouraging that most of the students (69.6%) were not biased for the type of recipients for the organ.ConclusionIn the face of acute shortage of donated organs in India, the medical students can be the torchbearers of a positive change. Topics on ODT should be stressed in the initial years and during the early clinical exposure through rapid implementation of the revised Medical curriculum. They can motivate the general public and patients during their routine interactions to make this idea more accessible and acceptable.
The knowledge of Physiology is extremely necessary for a new medical student to understand the basic functions of human body. Traditionally the entire syllabus of Physiology is completed through didactic lectures and practical sessions. In case of lecture the role of learners is passive and there is less or no interaction of the student with teacher. Case based learning is one of the innovative teaching-learning methodology which can make this subject interesting, clinically useful, and can enable the students to learn it by correlating with its clinical aspects. Cases are generally written as problems that provide the student with a background of a patient or other clinical situation. Supporting information is provided, such as latest research articles, vital signs, clinical signs and symptoms, and laboratory results. CBL allows students to develop a collaborative, team based approach to their education.
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