Special Issue release on celebration of Awareness Programme at Smt.
BNB. Swaminarayan Pharmacy College, Salvav, Gujarat, India
Volume 5, Issue 2, Awareness Issue Pages no. 207-238, ISSN 2277-3681
Available online on 01 April 2015
J Pharm Sci Bioscientific Res. 2015; 5(2):207-238.
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ABSTRACT:
Sickle cell anemia is a hemoglobin disorder which is most commonly prevailing in tribal areas of the India. Many states of India like Gujarat,
Maharastra, Orissa, Tamil nadu, Madhya Pradesh where the prevalence rate of sickle cell anemia is between 5-34%. As there is no standard
of care to cure for sickle cell anemia is available so there is a dire need of cost effective management for improving quality of life of patients.
Public awareness and health education can play a crucial role in controlling the disease and it can motivate population towards such
activities like establishing newborn screening and premarital screening and genotype identification for sickle cell anemia. In current article
highlight the importance of awareness if created in proper channelized manner in general population may enhance adherence to health
maintenance guidelines and increase knowledge and awareness among those affected and also those not affected so they can be alert
enough to provide management in crisis condition and overall improving healthcare access and utilization with support of pharmaceutical
healthcare provider. This program will eventually help in lifting up the level of community pharmacist and change the spectrum of population
towards healthcare awareness.
KEYWORDS: Sickle cell anemia, Hemoglobin disorder, community pharmacist, awareness, health education.
Sickle cell anemia is a hemoglobin disorder which is most commonly prevailing in tribal areas of the India. Many states of India like Gujarat,
Maharastra, Orissa, Tamil nadu, Madhya Pradesh where the prevalence rate of sickle cell anemia is between 5-34%. As there is no standard
of care to cure for sickle cell anemia is available so there is a dire need of cost effective management for improving quality of life of patients.
Public awareness and health education can play a crucial role in controlling the disease and it can motivate population towards such
activities like establishing newborn screening and premarital screening and genotype identification for sickle cell anemia. In current article
highlight the importance of awareness if created in proper channelized manner in general population may enhance adherence to health
maintenance guidelines and increase knowledge and awareness among those affected and also those not affected so they can be alert
enough to provide management in crisis condition and overall improving healthcare access and utilization with support of pharmaceutical
healthcare provider. This program will eventually help in lifting up the level of community pharmacist and change the spectrum of population
towards healthcare awareness.
KEYWORDS: Sickle cell anemia, Hemoglobin disorder, community pharmacist, awareness, health education.
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ABSTRACT: Ebola fever is an acute viral syndrome present with fever and ensuing bleeding diathesis which is marked by high mortality in
human. The natural reservoir of the disease is unknown. Very little information is known about how Ebola virus is transmitted or how it
replicates in its hosts. In current time media like whats app have play a crucial role in spreading and creating a lots of information about Ebola
virus. Therefore a survey was conducted to know and spread awareness in people on various aspects of Ebola virus like causative organism,
basic treatments, and contingency and to know the curiosity amongst the participants to know and help in creating and spreading such kind of
awareness in tribal areas of Valsad district, Gujarat. 100 leaflet and questionnaire on awareness on Ebola virus in local language was prepared
with the help of clinical pharmacist. To assess the result percentage analysis method was used. The result stated that 42% participants were
aware about the Ebola Virus. 42% were aware about causes and mode of transmission and its contingency. 75% were reported that nothing to
be worry about Ebola Virus.23% emphasize importance of media in awareness. Only 11% graduates in the study is the only reason for only
72% willing to know and spread awareness on the Ebola virus in general population. The community pharmacy can enhance the level of
curiosity in people by continuous awareness program like this.
KEYWORDS: Ebola virus, Awareness, Contingency, Community pharmacy
human. The natural reservoir of the disease is unknown. Very little information is known about how Ebola virus is transmitted or how it
replicates in its hosts. In current time media like whats app have play a crucial role in spreading and creating a lots of information about Ebola
virus. Therefore a survey was conducted to know and spread awareness in people on various aspects of Ebola virus like causative organism,
basic treatments, and contingency and to know the curiosity amongst the participants to know and help in creating and spreading such kind of
awareness in tribal areas of Valsad district, Gujarat. 100 leaflet and questionnaire on awareness on Ebola virus in local language was prepared
with the help of clinical pharmacist. To assess the result percentage analysis method was used. The result stated that 42% participants were
aware about the Ebola Virus. 42% were aware about causes and mode of transmission and its contingency. 75% were reported that nothing to
be worry about Ebola Virus.23% emphasize importance of media in awareness. Only 11% graduates in the study is the only reason for only
72% willing to know and spread awareness on the Ebola virus in general population. The community pharmacy can enhance the level of
curiosity in people by continuous awareness program like this.
KEYWORDS: Ebola virus, Awareness, Contingency, Community pharmacy
ABSTRACT:
Arthritis and osteoporosis are the most commonly affected joint disorders and most of the general population is being not aware about the
basic difference in rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder affecting extra-articular cartilage on
symmetrical joints. Most of the aged women at post menopausal stage affected by osteoporosis but are unaware about the condition and
importance of preventive medications. Current study aims to aware women's of age above 40 years about autoimmune disease rheumatoid
arthritis and importance of calcium as preventive medication in late ages. 95% women's have knee pain where 50% have more than frequency
of painful episodes more than four times a day. 30 % stated that pain is due to rheumatoid arthritis and only 10% stated that the pain is due to
osteoporosis. Only 37% have visited physician for the pain. 45% were believed that less knee movement might be the better option and 51%
were believed that level of calcium is responsible for the pain.87% were in favor of preventive calcium supplement in women's above 40 years
of age. 90% participants were willing to know the difference between rheumatoid and osteoporosis.
KEYWORDS: Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, autoimmune disorder, calcium supplements
Arthritis and osteoporosis are the most commonly affected joint disorders and most of the general population is being not aware about the
basic difference in rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder affecting extra-articular cartilage on
symmetrical joints. Most of the aged women at post menopausal stage affected by osteoporosis but are unaware about the condition and
importance of preventive medications. Current study aims to aware women's of age above 40 years about autoimmune disease rheumatoid
arthritis and importance of calcium as preventive medication in late ages. 95% women's have knee pain where 50% have more than frequency
of painful episodes more than four times a day. 30 % stated that pain is due to rheumatoid arthritis and only 10% stated that the pain is due to
osteoporosis. Only 37% have visited physician for the pain. 45% were believed that less knee movement might be the better option and 51%
were believed that level of calcium is responsible for the pain.87% were in favor of preventive calcium supplement in women's above 40 years
of age. 90% participants were willing to know the difference between rheumatoid and osteoporosis.
KEYWORDS: Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, autoimmune disorder, calcium supplements
ABSTRACT:
Dengue is the most widely spreading parasitic disease nowadays and affecting majority of the people. Dengue virus generally belongs to the
family Flaviviridae, which have four serotypes spread by the bite of infected Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. It can cause a wide spectrum of illness
from mild asymptomatic illness to severe fatal dengue hemorrhagic fever in to affected person. In the current study the aware3 group decided
to create awareness about the dengue fever like causative organism, contingency, treatment and preventive measures in people of industrial
town Vapi has been assessed and also with that a general information on disease awareness also been provided via leaflet to spread
awareness in the people. To assess the awareness percentage analysis method is used. The result stated 71% people were aware about the
disease and 20% were aware about its cause that mosquito is a breeding vector. 41% participants were aware about the symptoms of the
disease. There were 65% participants who have seen a case of dengue in their surrounding indicates the disease burden. 100% participants
were willing to know and spread awareness about the disease to others. The awareness programs like this will make difference in the
healthcare sector one day for sure.
KEYWORDS: Dengue, Aedes Aegypti, Flaviviridae, Awareness, Contingency
Dengue is the most widely spreading parasitic disease nowadays and affecting majority of the people. Dengue virus generally belongs to the
family Flaviviridae, which have four serotypes spread by the bite of infected Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. It can cause a wide spectrum of illness
from mild asymptomatic illness to severe fatal dengue hemorrhagic fever in to affected person. In the current study the aware3 group decided
to create awareness about the dengue fever like causative organism, contingency, treatment and preventive measures in people of industrial
town Vapi has been assessed and also with that a general information on disease awareness also been provided via leaflet to spread
awareness in the people. To assess the awareness percentage analysis method is used. The result stated 71% people were aware about the
disease and 20% were aware about its cause that mosquito is a breeding vector. 41% participants were aware about the symptoms of the
disease. There were 65% participants who have seen a case of dengue in their surrounding indicates the disease burden. 100% participants
were willing to know and spread awareness about the disease to others. The awareness programs like this will make difference in the
healthcare sector one day for sure.
KEYWORDS: Dengue, Aedes Aegypti, Flaviviridae, Awareness, Contingency
ABSTRACT:
Recently the incidence of dengue increases and it urges the need of creating awareness about the disease. This will help in making population
aware about the causative organism like Aedes Aegypti mosquitoes, contingency, prevention, its management and government help in managing
the dengue fever. A survey study was conducted to know and spread awareness in people on various aspects of Dengue like causative
organism, basic treatments, and contingency in Valsad town, Gujarat. A well designed questionnaire and leaflet about disease on awareness
about the disease was prepared with the help of clinical pharmacist and health officer. With an initiative to door to door communication to spread
awareness we received fully filled 100 forms and dispatch leaflets on the disease spreading community awareness. For analysis percentage
analysis for each question was carried out. 36% of total awareness in which 20% male and 16% female participants were there. Even though it
is currently striking in valsad city still people just know name but proper knowledge or awareness on disease is still not there. That gap of
knowledge and awareness can be reduced by creating awareness by pharmacist on regular basis not as a responsibility but as a support to the
government in developing healthcare.
KEYWORDS: Dengue, Contingency, Community awareness, Aedes Aegeypti.
Recently the incidence of dengue increases and it urges the need of creating awareness about the disease. This will help in making population
aware about the causative organism like Aedes Aegypti mosquitoes, contingency, prevention, its management and government help in managing
the dengue fever. A survey study was conducted to know and spread awareness in people on various aspects of Dengue like causative
organism, basic treatments, and contingency in Valsad town, Gujarat. A well designed questionnaire and leaflet about disease on awareness
about the disease was prepared with the help of clinical pharmacist and health officer. With an initiative to door to door communication to spread
awareness we received fully filled 100 forms and dispatch leaflets on the disease spreading community awareness. For analysis percentage
analysis for each question was carried out. 36% of total awareness in which 20% male and 16% female participants were there. Even though it
is currently striking in valsad city still people just know name but proper knowledge or awareness on disease is still not there. That gap of
knowledge and awareness can be reduced by creating awareness by pharmacist on regular basis not as a responsibility but as a support to the
government in developing healthcare.
KEYWORDS: Dengue, Contingency, Community awareness, Aedes Aegeypti.
ABSTRACT:
Hypertension is a symptom which is directly correlated with the risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in general population. Essential
hypertension is usually an asymptomatic condition. The prime goal of managing hypertension is to reduce hypertension-associated morbidity
& mortality. The proper selection of specific drug therapy is based on evidence which demonstrates the risk reduction. Managing lower blood
pressure values has not been proven to provide additional risk reduction except in diabetes or chronic kidney disease patients have a goal
blood pressure of less than 130/80 mm Hg. The current study was performed to compare awareness on hypertension and its medication
adherence and importance of non pharmacological management in rural and urban area of Valsad. 50 patients each from rural an urban area
is voluntarily given their consent to participate in answering the awareness questionnaire. Total 66% were above age of 50 years. 52% were
receiving single drug where 46% from urban and 29% from rural. Atenolol and amlodipine were commonly prescribed with 22% in rural and
losartan 16% in urban area.40% were receiving two drug combinations where 23% from urban and 17% from rural.74% were following non-
pharmacological measure like exercise to control blood pressure. 27% were having habits like smoking and drinking which is a risk factor for
hypertension. The awareness on importance of hypertension and pharmacological and non-pharmacological management on regular interval
can reduce complications of heart.
KEYWORDS: Hypertension, Awareness, Blood pressure, Atenolol, Amlodipine.
Hypertension is a symptom which is directly correlated with the risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in general population. Essential
hypertension is usually an asymptomatic condition. The prime goal of managing hypertension is to reduce hypertension-associated morbidity
& mortality. The proper selection of specific drug therapy is based on evidence which demonstrates the risk reduction. Managing lower blood
pressure values has not been proven to provide additional risk reduction except in diabetes or chronic kidney disease patients have a goal
blood pressure of less than 130/80 mm Hg. The current study was performed to compare awareness on hypertension and its medication
adherence and importance of non pharmacological management in rural and urban area of Valsad. 50 patients each from rural an urban area
is voluntarily given their consent to participate in answering the awareness questionnaire. Total 66% were above age of 50 years. 52% were
receiving single drug where 46% from urban and 29% from rural. Atenolol and amlodipine were commonly prescribed with 22% in rural and
losartan 16% in urban area.40% were receiving two drug combinations where 23% from urban and 17% from rural.74% were following non-
pharmacological measure like exercise to control blood pressure. 27% were having habits like smoking and drinking which is a risk factor for
hypertension. The awareness on importance of hypertension and pharmacological and non-pharmacological management on regular interval
can reduce complications of heart.
KEYWORDS: Hypertension, Awareness, Blood pressure, Atenolol, Amlodipine.
ABSTRACT
Swine flu, an infectious disease belongs to the family Orthomyxoviridae, which is endemic in populations of pig has strike in many parts of
Gujarat and Rajasthan. The cases are increasing day by day. Poor immunity and lack of knowledge on the influenza virus might be the
responsible reason. This is a supportive initiative to government for preventing spreading of this kind of contagious disease by assessing the
awareness and educating people about its origin, its outbreak, and spreading-distribution, pattern of transmission of swine flu & treatment and
care provided by government free of cost. A leaflet on awareness to and well prepared questionnaire for mapping the burden of disease and
awareness about the disease. To analyze the result a percentage analysis method has been used. 81% people were aware about the Swine
Influenza virus.47% male from 82% were having habits like smoking and drinking could be more prone to any infection.69 % people were aware
about its causes and about contingency of the disease. 48% only were aware about basic information on treatment available for the virus. 68%
people were aware about the government facility for the patients affected by Swine influenza virus. 78% were willing to know about disease in
detail and feel happy to help others in spreading awareness to others. This kind of supportive initiatives may help government in controlling the
spread of the diseases. A community pharmacist can play a supportive role in such activity.
KEYWORDS: Swine flu, Orthomyxoviridae, Community awareness, contagious disease, Community pharmacist.
Swine flu, an infectious disease belongs to the family Orthomyxoviridae, which is endemic in populations of pig has strike in many parts of
Gujarat and Rajasthan. The cases are increasing day by day. Poor immunity and lack of knowledge on the influenza virus might be the
responsible reason. This is a supportive initiative to government for preventing spreading of this kind of contagious disease by assessing the
awareness and educating people about its origin, its outbreak, and spreading-distribution, pattern of transmission of swine flu & treatment and
care provided by government free of cost. A leaflet on awareness to and well prepared questionnaire for mapping the burden of disease and
awareness about the disease. To analyze the result a percentage analysis method has been used. 81% people were aware about the Swine
Influenza virus.47% male from 82% were having habits like smoking and drinking could be more prone to any infection.69 % people were aware
about its causes and about contingency of the disease. 48% only were aware about basic information on treatment available for the virus. 68%
people were aware about the government facility for the patients affected by Swine influenza virus. 78% were willing to know about disease in
detail and feel happy to help others in spreading awareness to others. This kind of supportive initiatives may help government in controlling the
spread of the diseases. A community pharmacist can play a supportive role in such activity.
KEYWORDS: Swine flu, Orthomyxoviridae, Community awareness, contagious disease, Community pharmacist.
ABSTRACT:
Sickle cell anemia is an autosomal recessive disorder with which every year 300000 children are born. Because of reduced life of red blood
corpuscular the devastating and life threatening clinical sign and symptoms of this disorder the management is major health concern. The current
challenge is to improve the prospects of quality of life of the patients with low toxicity and safer and easy to administer therapy as it relatively
affect tribal population belongs to lower economical class and spare of education and healthcare facilities. The understanding of pathology helps
in designing newer treatment approaches like Fetal hemoglobin augmentation, red cell rehydration, anti-oxidant therapy, acting on adhesion
pathway, transfusion and transplantation therapy, and gene therapy have been discussed in this review. The purpose of this review is to spark
the light on awareness amongst the healthcare professionals and initiate the research work in the herbal field which might be the safest option
for the maintain the quality of life of sickle cell patients.
KEYWORDS: sickle cell anemia, quality of life, gene therapy, transfusion, red cell rehydration
Sickle cell anemia is an autosomal recessive disorder with which every year 300000 children are born. Because of reduced life of red blood
corpuscular the devastating and life threatening clinical sign and symptoms of this disorder the management is major health concern. The current
challenge is to improve the prospects of quality of life of the patients with low toxicity and safer and easy to administer therapy as it relatively
affect tribal population belongs to lower economical class and spare of education and healthcare facilities. The understanding of pathology helps
in designing newer treatment approaches like Fetal hemoglobin augmentation, red cell rehydration, anti-oxidant therapy, acting on adhesion
pathway, transfusion and transplantation therapy, and gene therapy have been discussed in this review. The purpose of this review is to spark
the light on awareness amongst the healthcare professionals and initiate the research work in the herbal field which might be the safest option
for the maintain the quality of life of sickle cell patients.
KEYWORDS: sickle cell anemia, quality of life, gene therapy, transfusion, red cell rehydration
