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Introduction. Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is still a public health problem even in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, including in Indonesia. This study aimed to analyze the incidence of DHF based on the integration of climatic factors, including rainfall, humidity, air temperature, and duration of sunlight and their distribution. Materials and Methods. This was an ecological time series study with secondary data from the Surabaya City Health Office covering the incidence of DHF and larva-free rate and climate data on rainfall, humidity, air temperature, and duration of sunlight obtained from the Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG). Silver station in Surabaya, the distribution of dengue incidence during 2018-2020. Results and Discussion. The results showed that humidity was correlated with the larvae-free rate. Meanwhile, the larva-free rate did not correlate with the number of DHF cases. DHF control is estimated due to the correlation of climatic factors and the incidence of DHF, control of vectors and disease agents, control of transmission media, and exposure to the community. Conclusions. The integration of DHF control can be used for early precautions in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic by control-ling DHF early in the period from January to June in Surabaya. It is concluded that humidity can affect the dengue outbreak and it can be used as an early warning system and travel warning regarding the relative risk of DHF outbreak.Copyright © the Author(s), 2023.
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The SARS-CoV-2 transmission dynamics in low- and middle-income countries remain poorly understood. This study aimed to estimate the SARS-CoV-2 antibodies seroprevalence in Jakarta, Indonesia, and to increase knowledge of SARS-CoV-2 transmission in urban settings. A population-based serosurvey among individuals aged one year or older was conducted in Jakarta. Employing a multistage sampling design, samples were stratified by district, slum and non-slum residency, sex, and age group. Blood samples were tested for IgG against three different SARS-CoV-2 antigens. Seroprevalence was estimated after applying sample weights and adjusting for cluster characteristics. In March 2021, this study collected 4,919 respondents. The weighted estimate of seroprevalence was 44.5% (95% CI = 42.5-46.5). Seroprevalence was highest among adults aged 30-49 years, with higher seroprevalence in women and the overweight/obese group. Respondents residing in slum areas were 1.3-fold more likely to be seropositive than non-slum residents. It was estimated that 4,717,000 of Jakarta's 10.6 million residents had prior SARS-CoV-2 infection. This suggests that approximately 10 infections were undiagnosed/underreported for every reported case. About one year after the first COVID-19 case was confirmed, close to half of Jakarta's residents have been infected by SARS-CoV-2.
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Objective: To determine the pattern of coagulation profile and their association with mortality in COVID-19 patients. Study Design: Retrospective descriptive study Place and Duration of Study: Makkah, Saudi Arabia from 2nd March 2020, to 2nd July 2020. Methodology: One thousand, nine hundred and twenty three conceded COVID-19 patients affirmed with polymerase chain response testing were included. Results: Patients' average age was 58.7±2.75 years. Patients drop was observed 6.4% in the survivor group as compared to 0.8% in the non-survivor group with a significant (p=0.000) association with mortality. Prolonged PT/INR was observed in 16% of patients, having a significant association (P=0.003) with mortality. APTT was prolonged in 29.4% of patients, and a comparison of APTT levels between the survivor and non-survivor groups showed a significant difference (p=0.002. A higher fibrinogen level was seen in 23.2% of patients with a significant (p=0.001). Conclusion: Severe COVID-19 infection is related to coagulopathy that is related to the destitute condition of hospitalized patients. Early and consistent evaluation of the coagulation profile along the disease course can help to treat and prevent disease morbidity and mortality in the hospital setting.
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Cotton is the main cash crop in Pakistan and it contributes 0.8% shares in GDP (Gross domestic product). The area of cotton in Pakistan is increased in recent years but its production is decreasing due to unfavorable climatic conditions. COVID-19 outbreak has also an effect on cotton consumption. From August 2019 to July 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic reduced global cotton consumption by 15%. Agricultural extension and advisory activities play an important role in agricultural development and can help to improve the living conditions of farmers. Keeping in view the importance of working in agriculture field staff for cotton, the present study was designed to analyze the quality of knowledge transferred by agriculture field staff. The present study was based on primary data and conducted in the district Muzfargarh becsasue it is one of major cotton producing district of Pujnab, Pakistan. A total of 180 respondents were taken from Tehsil Alipur of Muzfargarh from different union councils through a simple random sampling technique and interviewed through a pretested structured interview schedule. The data collected was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). About 58% of the respondents identified that extension meetings are good source of information and 37.7% of the respondent said that agricultural field staff visit them on monthly basis. Impact of improved cotton management practices on health rated satisfactory by 52.77% of respondents. Based on findings it is recommended that the government should work with all stakeholders to implement regular training programs for cotton farmers in all areas. Monitoring of agricultural field staff should also be done on regular basis. Modern ways of communications should be implemented in rural areas for the quality of knowledge transfer among cotton growers.
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Medicine and al Quran has a unique power in changing an individual's inappropriate behaviour to appropriate behaviour. According to Azarpour, Moraditochaeeb, & Bozorgia, the al-Quran contains various elements needed by humankind, such as religious, social, economic, health, medical, scientific, political and other aspects, as a guide for achieving prosperity in this life and the afterlife, reciting the al-Quran daily showers a person with continuous serenity, which is a very effective therapy for a person facing pressures in life. The al-Quran also provides all the internal and external needs required by a person to face the various challenges in life. Reciting the al-Quran is not only advantageous to a person but listening to recitals can also provide serenity and blessings from Allah S.W.T.
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Pharmaceutical and nonpharmaceutical of Music and al Quran theraphy are capable of are helping humans to meditate or concentrate and free humans from a perplexing life. Through this harmonious characteristic, music and al Quran theraphy touches every particle of existence. Several approaches to music therapy assume that the human body acts as the source of the voice and its organs are the musical instruments. Hence, healing through music uses the frequency or the combination of the voice and music or the musical element, such as harmony, rhythm and melody, to enhance healing. Music therapy and al Quran theraphy are an effective treatment for overcoming stress problems, for example, increasing one's mood and being accepted by anybody. Healing through sound results from the belief that everything in this world vibrates. Hence, treatment through music uses frequencies or sound that is combined with music or musical elements to enhance healing. The focus is on physiological changes, such as blood pressure, muscle relaxation or the pulse. The effectiveness of sound therapy differs depending on the type, frequency, environment and the level of sound during treatment. Reciting the al-Quran is believed to have unique qualities and effects on the human body. Listening to recitals of the al-Quran has a positive effect and helps someone to reach a rested, calm and also found that the al-Quranic rhythm can reduce the level of depression and be a nonpharmaceutical procedure as well as safe for alleviating anxiety and improving critical signs. The psychoacoustic principles of music found in recitals of the al-Quran function as a kind of relaxing music that has a high impact on reducing pressure, anxiety and depression.