Publications by authors named "Shamarina Shohaimi"
Background: Constipation is a common complication and an unpleasant experience during pregnancy. Due to hormonal factors, intestinal movements decrease during this time, causing the digestive system to malfunction. This study aims to explore the worldwide prevalence of constipation during pregnancy to prevent and minimize its complications.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Patients with gastrointestinal cancers commonly experience acute and chronic pain. This study aimed to determine the effect of deep diaphragmatic breathing on acute and chronic pain in patients with metastatic gastrointestinal cancers.
Methods: This clinical trial was conducted in Kermanshah-Iran in 2022.
Background: Hepatitis B (HB), caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV), remains a critical public health challenge in Nigeria. Globally, the HBV infects approximately 296 million people, significantly contributing to morbidity and mortality, with liver cirrhosis and liver cancer ranking as the 11th and 24th leading causes of death, respectively. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of HBV infection and the associated risk factors within the Lafia Metropolis, Nasarawa State, Nigeria.
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- Southeast Asian countries have faced rising dengue cases, highlighting the need for effective public health measures, particularly in Southern Thailand, where a school-based dengue prevention model was developed.
- A community participatory action research approach was used to engage high school students and gather both quantitative and qualitative data on the effectiveness of the intervention.
- Results showed a significant increase in students' understanding of dengue and community health responsibilities, with factors like gender and education level influencing their engagement in the program.
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View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Today, vasovagal syncope is a common problem that has become a significant health and social challenge. The present study investigated the global prevalence of vasovagal syncope using a systematic review and meta-analysis.Methods: In this systematic review and meta-analysis study, the global prevalence of vasovagal syncope using the keywords Prevalence, Epidemiology, Vasovagal syncope, and Reflex syncope in PubMed, WoS, Scopus, ScienceDirect databases, and Google scholar search engine without time limit until July 20, 2022, was extracted and transferred to the information management software (EndNote).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Bleeding is a common complication associated with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of bleeding after PCI through a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Methods: The systematic review and meta-analysis covered the period from 1989 to 2023.
Background: Back pain during pregnancy is often considered as an unavoidable problem and can reduce the quality of life or disability of pregnant women. The aim of this study is to determine the global prevalence of back pain in pregnancy based on a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Methods: In this study, Researchers systematically searched electronic databases PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar search engines for studies until September 2023.
The global prevalence of gallstones in pregnancy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol X
September 2023
Background: Gallstone disease is the second most common non-gynecological disease that may require surgical intervention during pregnancy. This study investigates the global prevalence of gallstones in pregnancy through a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis of studies that reported the global prevalence of gallstones in pregnancy was conducted.
Unhealthy Dietary Patterns and Their Associations with Sociodemographic Factors as Predictors among Underweight and Overweight Adolescents in Southern Thailand.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
September 2023
(1) Background: Adolescence is a critical developmental phase; dietary intake and nutritional status significantly impact health outcomes. (2) Objective: This cross-sectional study investigated dietary patterns (DPs) and the association between sociodemographic factors and unhealthy DPs among adolescents in Thailand. (3) Methods: A multi-stage sampling selected 1480 participants from three public high schools in Nakhon Si Thammarat province.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLevels and Predictors of Proactive Practical Experience to Solve COVID-19 among Public Health Officers in Primary Care Units in the Upper Southern Region, Thailand: An Explanatory Mixed Methods Approach.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
July 2023
Unlabelled: Public Health Officers (PHOs)' experiences in reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic can be based on whether the PHO is active or passive regarding five experience aspects, including knowledge, understanding, opinion, participation, and practice. Therefore, this study's objectives are to identify the types of experiences and analyse the predictors of proactive practical experiences in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic among PHOs in the southern region of Thailand.
Methods: An explanatory mixed methods approach was used to collect data, through questionnaires and online in-depth interviews.
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- Mental health disorders are increasingly recognized as an issue for individuals recovering from COVID-19, particularly in relation to long COVID, which can lead to ongoing psychological problems.
- A study involving 939 Thai adults revealed that a significant portion reported long COVID symptoms, with fatigue, cough, and muscle pain being the most common, and highlighted a notable association between these symptoms and mental health issues like depression and anxiety.
- Risk factors such as being female, having a medical history, and earning a low income were found to increase the likelihood of experiencing both long COVID symptoms and mental health challenges.
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- - The study focuses on enterobiasis, a common parasitic infection in children, and aims to determine its overall prevalence in Iran through a systematic review and meta-analysis of existing research.
- - After analyzing 51 studies involving over 46,000 children, the research found a prevalence rate of 6.7%, revealing that larger sample sizes correlate with higher prevalence rates while more recent studies tend to show lower rates.
- - The authors conclude that enterobiasis remains a significant health concern in Iranian children and urge policymakers to take action to reduce infection rates through better prevention and management strategies.
Background: Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) patients face several challenges due to the nature of the disease and its physical and psychological complications. Sleep disorders are among the most important concerns. Sleep disorders can aggravate the signs and symptoms of the disease and ultimately reduce the quality of patients' lives.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Obesity is a pressing public health risk issue worldwide. Women, in particular, face a higher risk of obesity. Recent research has highlighted the association between obesity and female sexual dysfunction.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIL-6 gene polymorphisms can play a role in the development or control of cancer by affecting cytokines. Gastrointestinal cancer is one of the most common types of cancer worldwide. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of polymorphism of the IL-6 174G > C gene on gastrointestinal cancers based on a systematic review and meta-analysis, including gastric, colorectal, and esophageal cancer.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: During the COVID-19 pandemic, a high prevalence of mental health distress has been reported among people who have recovered from the disease.
Objectives: To assess the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress as well as identify predictors among recovered COVID-19 patients after more than six months of being discharged in Dong Thap Province, Vietnam.
Material And Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted among 549 eligible participants recruited by stratified sampling.
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- The study looked at factors linked to long-term mechanical ventilation (LTMV) in 1,361 patients after cardiovascular surgery, noting that 21.4% required LTMV while 78.6% had short-term ventilation.
- Key findings showed significant connections between LTMV and factors like smoking, drug use, chest secretions post-surgery, and patients' medical histories, especially respiratory and kidney conditions.
- The researchers recommend that healthcare professionals conduct thorough assessments of patients with specific risk factors to improve care and outcome for those undergoing heart surgery.
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- Myocardial infarction (MI) is a serious condition that can lead to sudden cardiac death, highlighting the need for increased awareness of its complications and prevention strategies.
- The study utilized multiple databases to gather extensive data on MI prevalence, employing various search terms and updated their findings as of September 2022.
- Results showed a global MI prevalence of 3.8% in individuals under 60 and 9.5% in those over 60, emphasizing the importance of preventive measures and safe treatments for older patients.
The widespread presence of mercury, a heavy metal found in the environment and used in numerous industries and domestic, raises concerns about its potential impact on human health. Nevertheless, the adverse effects of this environmental toxicant at low concentrations are often underestimated. There are emerging studies showing that accumulation of mercury in the eye may contribute to visual impairment and a comorbidity between autism spectrum disorders (ASD) trait and visual impairment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Objective: Constipation is one of the most common functional disorders of the gastrointestinal tract in older adults. To date, no systematic review or previous meta-analysis has estimated the global prevalence of constipation in older adults. The prevalence of this disorder has been reported differently in different studies; therefore, this study aims to systematically review the publications and to perform a meta-analysis of the prevalence of constipation in older adults.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArtificial intelligence (AI) as a suite of technologies can complement systematic review and meta-analysis studies and answer questions that cannot be typically answered using traditional review protocols and reporting methods. The purpose of this protocol is to introduce a new protocol to complete systematic review and meta-analysis studies. In this work, systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-analysis network based on selected AI technique, and for < 0.
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