Introduction: Catheter associated urinary tract infection is one of the most important
Result: A total of 11 samples were positive and 12 organisms were isolated, of which 3 were Gram positive and 9 were Gram negative organisms. The most common Gram positive isolate was S.aureus and E.coli was the most common Gram negative isolate. All the S.aureus isolates were Methicillin resistant (MRSA). But it was 100% sensitivity to vancomycin, linezolid and co-trimoxazole. As for the gram negative organisms, it was most sensitive to imipenem.
Conclusion: Gram negative isolates were the most common pathogens in catheterised patients. Measures tocontrol DAI are needed to decrease morbity and mortality among the admitted patient, for the hospital to develop a strict antibiotic policy and also the information is needed for creation of such devices which can prevent device associated infections.
Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus is a one of the most challenging public health problem of 21stcentury. It currently affects over 463 million people worldwide and this figure is likely to 700 million by2045.Caregivers carry the responsibility for demanding daily care, support and supervision.This study was conducted among care givers of diabetic patients for assessment of knowledge of diabetes.
Methodology: This study was institution based cross sectional study conducted on Adult (age>18Years) care givers of diabetic patient who attending OPD in SRG hospital a tertiary care teaching hospital of Jhalawar, Rajasthan. Simple Random Allocation sampling method was used followed by interview of 147 participants.
Results: Knowledge of Diabetes among Care givers was average in >1/3rd (38.1%)followed by either good (31.3%) or poor (30.6%). In present study proportion of good knowledge was high among urban residents 35.7%compare to rural dwellers (4.8%). There was significant association found between education and occupation of caregiver knowledge about Diabetes. Statistically non-significant association was observed between Religion, type of family and marital status of caregivers and their knowledge of diabetes.
Conclusion: Present study revealed only 31.3%study participants had good knowledge about diabetes. Knowledge about diabetes was significantly higher in urban area (35.7%), with more educated individuals and professionals by occupation.
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