Updated B. G. Prasad Socioeconomic Status Classification for the Year 2023

Akram, Zainab; Khairnar, Mahesh Ravindra; Kusumakar, Ananta; Kumar, Jadhav Sachin; Sabharwal, Harloveen; Priyadarsini, Swatismita; Kumar, Praveen

doi:10.4103/jiaphd.jiaphd_123_23

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“…• 0-1: No effect on the patient's life • 2-5: Small effect on the patient's life • 6-10: Moderate effect on the patient's life • 11-20: Very large effect on the patient's life • 21-30: Extremely large effect on the patient's life Socioeconomic categorization was based on the revised B.G. Prasad scale for the year 2023 [6]. Body surface area (BSA) was calculated as per the Wallace rule of nines.…”

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The Impact of Superficial Dermatophytosis on Quality of Life in a Rural Population: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study

Ruchika tripathi,

Uday prabhakar,

Rajaram yadav

2024

Asian J Pharm Clin Res

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Objective: The present study aims at measuring the impact of the disease on the quality of life (QoL) of the patients and its relation to the number of relapses in the disease course and the socio-economic status (SES) of the patients. Methods: The study was a cross-sectional study that was undertaken for a period of 6 months. A total of 100 patients aged 16 or more were enrolled with clinically and microscopically proven dermatophytosis of the skin and evaluated for impact on QoL using the dermatology life quality index (DLQI) questionnaire. A modified BG Prasad scale was used for assessing the SES of the study subjects. Statistical analysis was performed using the t-test to determine the impact of dermatophytosis on QoL, and the correlation of DLQI scores with the number of relapses and SES of the patients was also assessed. Results: The majority of patients (80%) reported to have a moderate to very large impact on QoL due to tinea. The DLQI was found to be significantly associated with the number of relapses (p=0.023). However, no significant association was seen with socioeconomic class (p=0.670). Conclusion: Superficial dermatophytosis has a large effect on the QoL of the patients, and it impacts their lives adversely, leading to psychological and social problems.

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The Impact of Superficial Dermatophytosis on Quality of Life in a Rural Population: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study

Ruchika tripathi,

Uday prabhakar,

Rajaram yadav

2024

Asian J Pharm Clin Res

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“…Sociodemographic and occupational details were collected through a semi-structured, pre-validated questionnaire. The study group was classi ed for their socioeconomic status using modi ed B. G. Prasad scale (Akram et al, 2023). Clinical assessment included a general health examination and workplacespeci c investigations.…”

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Development and validation of an ICPMS method and its application in assessing heavy metals in whole blood samples among occupationally exposed Lead smelting plant workers

Upadhyay

2024

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Occupational exposure to heavy metals affecting various organ systems, poses a significant health risk to workers. Consequently, its precise estimation is of clinical concern and warrants the need for an analytical method with reliable precision and accuracy. Current study aimed to develop an analytical method using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICPMS) to detect trace to elevated levels of potentially toxic elements in human blood. The sample preparation optimized using a two-step ramp temperature microwave acid digestion program. The toxic elements quantified using ICPMS operating in kinetic energy dispersion (KED) mode, adjusting data acquisition parameters and instrumental settings. The analytical method was validated using standard performance parameters. Each validation parameter aligned with the acceptable criteria outlined in standard guidelines. The method achieved optimal linearity (r2 > 0.99), recovery (85.60–112.00%), precision (1.35–7.03%), capable of detecting the lowest concentration of 0.32, 0.28, 0.28, and 0.19 µg/L, and quantifying trace levels of 1.01, 0.88, 0.90, and 0.62 µg/L for arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), and lead (Pb), respectively. Post-validation, the method was applied to estimate heavy metals in blood samples from 250 Pb smelting plant workers, revealing potential health implications of occupational exposure. The cohort analysis revealed demographic and employment factors were associated with elevated blood lead levels (BLL), leading to symptoms and health risks. Clinical analysis indicated 33.6% participants experienced hypertension, and 20 were anemic at BLL above 300 µg/L. It emphasizes the importance of continuous monitoring, interventions, and improved occupational hygiene to protect the well-being of workers.

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Self-perceived Functional Disabilities due to Chronic Musculoskeletal Knee Pain among Elderly People Residing at Ahmedabad City, India: A Mixed Method Approach with a Community Perspective

Patel,

Dave,

Parmar

et al. 2024

Journal of the Indian Academy of Geriatrics

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Introduction: One of the disabilities perceived by elderly people which has the most profound effect on day-to-day living is knee osteoarthritis. The present study focused on elderly people with objectives of assessing the prevalence of functional disabilities due to chronic musculoskeletal knee pain with concerned determinants. Assessment of quality of life (QoL) and exploring various perceptions regarding debility were ancillary objectives. Methodology: A cross-sectional study with a mixed method approach was conducted among elderly people at urban field practice area of one of the tertiary health-care institutes of Ahmedabad city, Gujarat. The calculated sample size of 220 was collected by systematic random sampling. A pretested, validated, semistructured questionnaire including Western Ontario and McMaster Universities (WOMAC) Osteoarthritis index with information pertaining to pain, stiffness, and functional disability was used to collect quantitative part. For qualitative assessment, in-depth interviews were taken using interview guide. Results: The prevalence of chronic knee pain was 70%, of which 63% had functional disability. Various determinants such as gender, age, socioeconomic class, occupation, and body mass index were found to have a statistically significant association with severity of knee pain/functional disability. Qualitative research revealed that majority of participants were dissatisfied with their current QoL, primarily due to dependent attitude for quotidian chores, while some of them perceived socially isolated due to compromised physical capacity. Acceptance for ailment with belief of “condition is common unpreventable fate in old-age” and surgical intervention with adverse/futile outcome in a few peer age-group cohorts enrooted attitude of not visiting any health-care facility among study participants. Conclusion: More than three-fifth of the study participants had severe/extreme WOMAC score which was most probable reason for perceived dissatisfied life quality. More than three-fifth of the study participants had severe/extreme WOMAC score representing reason for perceived dissatisfied life quality. Adopted common ethnicity of demeanor in routine chores found statistically significant association with functional disability, while certain beliefs were decisive for initiating or sustained treatment.

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Updated B. G. Prasad Socioeconomic Status Classification for the Year 2023

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The Impact of Superficial Dermatophytosis on Quality of Life in a Rural Population: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study

The Impact of Superficial Dermatophytosis on Quality of Life in a Rural Population: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study

Development and validation of an ICPMS method and its application in assessing heavy metals in whole blood samples among occupationally exposed Lead smelting plant workers

Self-perceived Functional Disabilities due to Chronic Musculoskeletal Knee Pain among Elderly People Residing at Ahmedabad City, India: A Mixed Method Approach with a Community Perspective

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