Characterization and Identification of Bacteria Present in the Bath Towels of Female Students in Rivers State University Hostels

Bath towels are an important part of our everyday life, but they often amass a large number of micro-organisms which may sometimes be harmful to us. For the study a total of 10 samples plus a control were collected from bath towels of female students in NDDC hostel, post-graduate hostel and control from Mile 3 market respectively between November 2021 to February 2022. Standard methods were employed for the sampling and determination of microbiological characteristics. Identification of bacteria was carried out using colonial, morphological and biochemical characteristics. Statistical analysis were performed using the T-test method and sensitivity was carried out on the isolates to detect pathogenicity. Range of microbial counts of NDDC hostel were: Total heterotrophic bacteria 2.0 x 104 cfu/ml to 3.17 x 104 cfu/ml, Total coliform count 0.48 x 104 cfu/ml to 2.99 x 104 cfu/ml in the first sampling. Post graduate hostel ranged from: Total heterotrophic bacteria 1.48 x 104 cfu/ml to 0.18 x 104 cfu/ml in the first sampling. For the second sampling, NDDC hostel microbial count ranged from 0.73 x 104 cfu/l to 1.15 x 104 cfu/ml in the total heterotrophic bacteria, and 0.31 x 104 cfu/ml to 0.13 x 104 cfu/ml for total coliform count. Post graduate hostel ranged from 0.27 x 104 cfu/ml to 0.93 x 104 cfu/ml for total heterotrophic bacteria and 0.22 x 104 cfu/ml to 0.18 x 104 cfu/ml for total coliform count. The control microbial count for total heterotrophic bacteria were 0.12 x 104 and 0.16 x 104 cfu/ml for the first and second sampling respectively and for the total coliform count, 0.18 x 104 cfu/ml and 0.17 x 104 cfu/ml for the first and second sampling respectively. Statistical analysis using student’s T-test was carried out. The mean test values for total heterotrophic bacteria in the first and second samplings were 2.2750E2 and 57.4000 in NDDC hostel and 1.5060E2 and 66.8000 in post graduate hostel. The mean values for total coliform count for the first and second samplings were 1.6220E2 and 24.5000 in NDDC hostel and 99.8000 and 26.9000 in Post graduate hostel. The test revealed that there was no significant difference in the bacterial load of NDDC hostel and Post graduate hostel from the two samplings. In the antimicrobial susceptibility test carried out, results showed that Ciproflox, Reflacine and Tarrivid were most effective against the isolates, whileth the isolates mostly showed resistance against Amplicox, Amoxil and Azithromycin. The bacteria species isolated were Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus spp, Bacillus cereus, Klebsiella spp, Bacillus spp. The study demonstrated that significant numbers of E.coli, and staphylococcus as well as other microbes occur in bath towels.

Association of Carbonated Drinks intake with Dental Erosion among Dental Students: A Comparison between Day Scholars and Hostel Residents

Introduction: Coronary artery disease (CAD) contributessignificantly to the development of Heart failure in bothdeveloped and developing countries. Recognition of CAD inthese patients significantly alters the management strategy.This study was aimed at assessing the prevalence of coronarydisease in the patient with Left Ventricular systolic dysfunctionof unknown causeMaterial and Methods: This prospective study enrolledall the consecutive patients with LV systolic dysfunction ofunknown cause and Status of coronary arteries of eligiblepatients was assessed with coronary angiogram.Results: A total of 145 patients were enrolled in this study.Mean age of the patients was 53.4±7.43 years. There were91(62.8%) males and 54(37.2%) females. Dyspnea on exertion(DOE) was presenting symptom in 71(51.7%), Angina onexertion (AOE) in 15(10.3%), DOE & AOE in 47(32%), andUnstable angina (UA) in 08(5.5%) of cases. Hypertensionwas the risk factor in 88(60.7%), diabetes in 35(24.13%),smoking in 60(41.4%) and dyslipidemia in 32(22.06%)cases. Echocardiography of study patients revealed, mild LVdysfunction (EF=40%-49%) in 57 (39.7%) patients, moderateLV dysfunction (EF=30%-39%) in 71 (49%) patients andsever LV dysfunction (EF<30%) in 17 (11.7%) patients.Conclusion: coronary artery disease contributes significantlyto development of LV systolic dysfunction of unknown causeand its presence significantly alters the management andprognosis in these patients.

A cross sectional, analytical study of personal hygiene related morbidities of children residing in welfare hostels, Tirupati town, Andhra Pradesh, India

Background: The objective of the study was to find out the personal hygiene status among boys residing in social welfare hostels by class and age and type of hostel.Methods: Cross sectional study, analytical study, social welfare hostels in Tirupati town of Andhra Pradesh. Participants was 524 boys. Statistical analysis are percentages and Chi-square test.Results: The prevalence of scabies was found to be significantly higher in those children with poor personal hygiene (35.7%) compared to average level (18.8%) and good (14.4%) of personal hygiene. The prevalence of other specific morbid conditions was found to be similar in all the three levels of personal hygiene and the differences were not statistically significant.Conclusions: The prevalence of scabies was found to be significantly higher in those children with poor personal hygiene compared to average level and good of personal hygiene. In view of higher proportion of children with poor level of personal hygiene of children in scheduled tribe hostel, there is a need to sensitize and give health education on personal hygiene related diseases and take necessary preventive steps and supervision by hostel staff especially in scheduled tribe hostel. Hand washing with soap can protect about one out of every three young children.

A Cross Sectional, Analytical Study of the Morbidity Pattern among Boys Residing in Social Welfare Hostels in Tirupati Town, A. P..

The role of hostels in the educational advancement of backward classes is long recognized. In closed homes like hostels, the morbid conditions especially infectious diseases like skin diseases and respiratory diseases tend to rapidly spread among others and become difficult to control. There is increased nutritional demand in this age group because of pubertal changes. It has been found that several school children especially from socially backward sections of the community suffer from nutritional health problems as well as other physical health problems. We wanted to evaluate the morbidity pattern among boys residing in social welfare hostels.METHODSThis is a cross sectional, analytical study to determine the morbidity pattern among boys residing in social welfare hostels. This present study was conducted from August 2013 to July 2014 among boys residing in three welfare hostels, one each for scheduled castes, scheduled tribes and backward classes in Tirupati town.RESULTSThe common prevalent morbid conditions found were skin disorders (46.4%), nutritional disorders (43.1%), eye diseases (29.0%), respiratory diseases (15.3%) gastrointestinal diseases (13.6%), ENT diseases (9.5%,), musculoskeletal conditions (1.0%), and other diseases (5.7%).CONCLUSIONSHealth education and increasing the nutritional supplements improve the health of children with regard to personal hygiene and common diseases. Provision of necessary materials like soaps, oils etc., under supervision of hostel staff will go a long way in controlling these infections.

Nutritional Status of Children Residing In Social Welfare Hostel in Bangalore City.

Background: Health Care needs of children residing in Social Welfare Hostels is of utmost importance as they are in need of optimum health and nutrition care. Methodology: Study Setting: Social Welfare Hostel. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Study Duration: June to September 2013. Study subjects: Children( 7-14yrs of age) residing in the Social Welfare Hostel. Sample Size: A total of 200 children were residing in the hostel and hence the complete enumeration of them were considered for the study (purposive Sampling). Study variables: Socio-Demographic profile, measurement of height, weight, estimation of Hemoglobin percentage by Sahli’s method and clinical examination. Every child was examined physically from head to toe to assess their nutritional deficiencies. Enquiry was made about the health problems and occurrence of any ailment during previous two weeks. Data Collection: Using Semi- structured questionnaire, interview method. Data analysis: SPSS V 20. Results: Out of 200 subjects, 47(35.07%) of the study population were underweight, 71 (35.50%) had stunting and 38 (19%) had wasting. Prevalence of anemia was 47.5%. The common conditions observed were Flurosis (45.5%), skin problems (42.5%), dental caries (31.5%) and Cheilosis (24.5%). Conclu-sion: The nutritional status of children in social welfare hostels are not satisfactory. Periodic Health check up for the children residing in Social Welfare Hostels must be emphasized.

Idoso em Situação de Rua e Vivência em Centros de Acolhida: Uma Revisão de Literatura / Elderly in homeless and living in hostels: a literature review

Este estudo trata-se de uma revisão sistemática e integrativa da literatura nacional sobre a temática do envelhecimento e da velhice vivida em situação de rua e em centros de acolhida (albergues). Para tanto, foi realizada uma busca por artigos nas bases de dados utilizando as seguintes palavras combinadas como descritores: "idoso e morador de rua", "idoso e situação de rua", "idoso e sem teto", "idoso e albergue", "envelhecimento e/ou velhice e morador de rua", "envelhecimento e/ou velhice e sem teto", "envelhecimento e/ou velhice e albergue", "envelhecimento e/ou velhice e situação de rua", "sem teto", "morador de rua", "albergue" e "situação de rua". Seguindo esse critério, foram selecionados seis artigos que continham esses descritores. Dos seis artigos, quatro buscavam compreender, problematizar ou descrever de uma forma geral os desafios e as condições dos indivíduos em situação de rua e de suas experiências em albergues. Os outros dois artigos abrangiam os indivíduos idosos em situação de rua. Conclui-se pela necessidade de mais estudos sobre idosos com essas condições, bem como, a elaboração de propostas de intervenções e ações eficazes que resgatem a cidadania e atendam as demandas dessas pessoas e dos profissionais que atuam na área.

This research deals with a systematic and integrative review of the national literature on the theme of aging and of old age lived on the street situation and refuge centers (hostels). Therefore, was conducted a search for articles in databases using the following words combined as descriptors: "elderly and street dweller", "elderly and street situation", "elderly and homeless", "elderly and hostel", "aging and/or elderly and street dweller", "aging and/or elderly and homeless", "aging and/or elderly and hostel", "aging and/or elderly and street situation", "homeless", "street dweller", "hostel" e "street situation". Following these criteria, were selected six articles that contain these descriptors. Of the six articles, four sought comprehend, problematize or describe generally speaking the challenges and conditions of individuals in street situation and their experiences in hostels. The other two articles covered the elderly subjects in street situation. It is concluded that more studies are necessary about elderly with these conditions as well as the developing of proposals for interventions and effective actions to rescue citizenship and meet the demands of these people and professionals working in the area.

The Exploration for Inspector Effect on the Hygienic Quantified and Classified Score of the Hostels / 环境与健康杂志

Objective To explore the health inspector effect on the score of hygienic degree of hostels. Methods Using the scale for hygienic degree of hostels, 38 health inspectors from 9 sections in the Bureau for Health Inspection and Supervision of Haidian District in Beijing, scored 621 hostels in the district. The multilevel statistics model has been used to analyze the health inspector effect, of which the index is intra-class correlation (ICC), in the double level model structured by hostels as the level 1 unit and inspectors as the level 2 unit, and in the triple level model structured by hostels as the level 1 unit, inspectors as the level 2 unit and the sections as the level 3 unit. Results In the double level model, ICC of the level 2 unit is 0.142 8. In the triple level model, ICC of the level 2 unit is 0.0000 and ICC of the level 3 unit is 0.154 1. Conclusion There is inspector effect influencing the score of hygienic degree. And the effect seems to be more similar in one section comparing with the other ones.