Passive mobilization versus active exercises for rehabilitation following flexor tendon repair
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Chinese Journal of Medical History / Zhong Hua Yi Shi Za Zhi
Rehabilitation following flexor tendon repair has been the focus of a number of prior studies, with inconsistent results. To compare the effects of active and passive mobilization exercises on function and range of motion, records of 72 patients undergoing post-operative rehabilitation were examined. There was no significant difference between the two processes in the outcomes. However, over time, it seems that both strategies work. Rehabilitation helps patients' range of motion and joint functi
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Anemia, Iron Deficiency, and Iron Deficiency Anemia in Moroccan Women of Reproductive Age (A national survey)
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Chinese Journal of Medical History / Zhong Hua Yi Shi Za Zhi
Anemia and iron deficiency (ID) are the most common nutritional deficiency in the world. According to a survey conducted in Morocco in 2000, 32.6 % of women of reproductive age (WRA) were anemic, this calls to implement of a national wheat flour fortification program with electrolytic iron. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of anemia, ID and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) among WRA in Morocco. A representative sample size of 2012 of non-pregnant women, aged 15–49 years, from
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Impact of nutrition education on metabolic control and dietary intake in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes
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Chinese Journal of Medical History / Zhong Hua Yi Shi Za Zhi
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a common disease in children and adolescents, characterized by a high prevalence of patients with poor glycemic control (GlyC). Well-conducted nutrition education (NE) is one of the key elements of treatment for T1D. This research focuses on the evaluation the impact of two methods of NE on anthropometric parameters, GlyC, lipid profile and dietary intake. The study was conducted over 6 months, including a sample of 110 children and adolescents, aged 15 years or younger
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THE EFFECT OF HEALTH PROMOTION INTERVENTIONS ON KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND ACTION IN MALARIA PATIENTS
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Chinese Journal of Medical History / Zhong Hua Yi Shi Za Zhi
Malaria is one of the infectious diseases that is a problem for public health in the world, most vulnerable to befalling ages such as children and the elderly which usually occurs in the rainy season. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of health promotion interventions on the knowledge, attitudes, and action of malaria patients in Bengkulu and Lubuklinggau City. This study was using the Quasi Experiment method. The population of this study was 519 patients at the Lingkar Timur
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Daily Nutritional Patterns of Moroccan Athletes and Weight Management
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Chinese Journal of Medical History / Zhong Hua Yi Shi Za Zhi
Diet plays an important role in achieving physical benefits in many sports. Athletes tend to adjust their eating habits to reach their target weight in order to increase their performance. Disordered eating habits often have harmful consequences on health and performance. The objective of this study is to evaluate the Moroccan athletes’ eating habits with regards of their body weight. The subjects were 37 males’ athletes (20 athletes wish to maintain their weight and 17 athletes wish to lose
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Factors and barriers influencing the activities of community health volunteers in a rural community in Morocco
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Chinese Journal of Medical History / Zhong Hua Yi Shi Za Zhi
The objective of this study was to evaluate the implementation of Community Health Volunteers (CHV) activities in the province of Beni Mellal in Morocco, and to explore and identify the factors influencing this implementation. We adopted a mixed triangulation research design. The study took place in the Naour commune, the province of Beni Mellal in Morocco, involving 18 CHVs, five healthcare professionals, and the CHV program coordinator. Face-to-face questionnaires and semi-structured interview
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STUDY OF NEONATAL ICTERUS IN 2018-2019 AT THE NATIONAL REFERENCE CENTER FOR NEONATOLOGY AT THE RABAT CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
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Chinese Journal of Medical History / Zhong Hua Yi Shi Za Zhi
Jaundice is a frequent symptom in the neonatal period. It is caused by the deposition of bilirubin pigment in the skin and tissues. Its seriousness lies in its potential evolution towards neurotoxicity. The aim of this work is to analyze the clinical, etiological, therapeutic and evolutionary characteristics of neonatal jaundice at our center. This is a retrospective descriptive study, carried out over a period of 2 years (January 2018 to December 2019) at the national reference center for neona
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Ethnobotanical study on wild plants in some localities of Casablanca-Settat region of Morocco
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Chinese Journal of Medical History / Zhong Hua Yi Shi Za Zhi
Knowledge related to the uses of plant resources must be the subject of research to contribute to their protection and evaluation and avoid their decline, which has been of concern in recent times. The objectives of this study were therefore to examine plant biodiversity and reveal the central importance of the types of use of wild plants by rural populations. It is also a question of evaluating the levels of traditional knowledge according to socio-economic characteristics using an ethnobotanic
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Perceptions of women who have given birth during the COVID-19 pandemic about breastfeeding: A Qualitative Study
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Chinese Journal of Medical History / Zhong Hua Yi Shi Za Zhi
Breastfeeding is a truly intimate and natural act during which the mother is traversed by waves of emotions and reminiscences of her history, beliefs and the values of those around her. The Covid-19 pandemic has affected every aspect of life, from the first hours and days after birth. With this in mind, we chose to describe the perceptions of women who gave birth regarding breastfeeding during the Covid-19 pandemic. The study participants were 36 postpartum women hospitalized in the maternity wa
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PARENTS FACING A DISABILITY ANNOUNCEMENT OF THEIR CHILDREN: WHAT A SITUATION WITH HEALTH PROFESSIONAL ?
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Chinese Journal of Medical History / Zhong Hua Yi Shi Za Zhi
Announcing a disability to parents poses a challenge for healthcare professionals. They must consider the parents' needs by developing a new life plan tailored to the situation. The aim of this study is to outline how healthcare professionals respond to the needs of parents upon receiving the news of their child's disability, as well as to identify the factors that influence this response and propose potential enhancements. The study employed a qualitative descriptive and exploratory approach co
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