eng
High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria University
Journal of High Institute of Public Health
2357-0601
2357-061X
2009-01-01
39
1
1
20
10.21608/jhiph.2009.20721
20721
Original Article
Possible Role of Low Level Laser Therapy on Bone Turnover in Ovariectomized Rats
Azza Saad
1
Mamdouh El Yamany
2
Osama Abbas
3
Mona Yehia
4
Department of Physiology, Medical Research Institute, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
Department of Physiology, Medical Research Institute, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt
Department of Cell Biology& Histochemistry, Medical Research Institute, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the effect of low level laser therapy (LLLT) on bone turnover markers in ovariectomized rats. Methods: Thirty adult female albino rats were used in this study and divided into three groups: Group (1); 10 sham- operated rats served as controls group (2); 10 bilateral ovariectomized rats (OVX), and group (3); 10 OVX rats exposed to LLLT. LLLT was applied on the neck and shaft of femur, 5 times/week for 8 weeks. The dose applied on each point was 1000 Hertz, 5 Watts for 30 seconds with a total dose of 15 mJoule/cm2.At the end of the experiment, blood samples were collected and sera were separated for determination of serum calcium (Ca), inorganic phosphorus (Pi), osteocalcin and alkaline phosphatase (ALP). In addition, a 24 hour urine sample was also collected from each rat for the determination of urinary calcium, phosphorous, and deoxypyridinoline(DPD)/creatinine. Results: The results showed significant increase in serum Ca, Pi, ALP, osteocalcin, and significant decrease in U-DPD/creatinine in LLLT exposed group as compared to the other two groups. Bone morphological results revealed increase in calcium deposition and alkaline phosphatase of femoral bones of LLLT exposed group in comparison to sham-operated and OVX rats. Using software image analysis showed increased osteoblast numbers, decreased osteoclast numbers and increased compact bone thickness in LLLT exposed group. Significant positive correlations were obtained between osteoblast numbers and serum Ca, Pi, ALP, and osteocalcin in LLLT exposed group, while a significant negative correlation was noticed with U-DPD. Conclusion: The use of LLLT was found to be effective in enhancing bone formation, decreasing bone resorption in the osteoporotic OVX rats. Further studies are necessary to investigate the effect of different parameters of LLLT as wave length, duration, and also numbers of sessions. The potential use of LLLT in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis is needed to be verified.
https://jhiphalexu.journals.ekb.eg/article_20721_dd30e3b9cb0a836f2683c3e4d048628e.pdf
Ovariectomy
Laser
calcium
phosphorus
alkaline phosphatase
Osteocalcin
Osteoporosis
eng
High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria University
Journal of High Institute of Public Health
2357-0601
2357-061X
2009-01-01
39
1
21
39
10.21608/jhiph.2009.20728
20728
Original Article
Environmental Considerations in El-Gazaire Village Regeneration, in the South West of Alexandria, Egypt
Shahira Abdel-Razek
1
Gaber Abu-Zuid Ismail
2
Samia Saad
3
Ahmed Hassan
4
Mohamad Elhamy
5
Architecture Engineer, Fellow of High Institute of Public Health (Environmental Engineering), Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
Department of Environmental Health(Division of Environmental Engineering), High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
Department of Environmental Health(Division of Environmental Chemistry and Biology), High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
Department of Environmental Health(Division of Environmental Engineering), High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
Architecture Engineering, Arab Academy for Science and Technology, Alexandria, Egypt
Regeneration changed from engineering concepts included rehabilitation of deteriorated or functional performance inefficient infrastructure, utilities, facilities, and buildings to comprehensive and integrated visions and actions which leads to the solution of problems and seeks to bring a lasting improvement in the physical (engineering), economic, social, and environmental conditions of an area that has been subject to regeneration. Moreover, it was governmental based in the past, but has come to encompass community involvement and contributions as a mean to become more realistic and down to earth. The results of this study showed that the environmental conditions in El-Gazaire village are not so poor. Most of the essential infrastructure, utilities, and facilities are available. Two primary school and middle school take place in the village and the nearest secondary school is located in El-Amreya more than 6 kms far from the village. Sanitary drinking water supply is available at 100% of the houses but the quantity of water is not enough in only 3% of the houses. Only 0.3% of the flats lack toilets, 27% has common toilets for extended families and 73% of the flats have private toilets. In a very important finding, private wastewater collection network has been built through community sharing fund but wastewater treatment facility is not available. Illegally, raw sewage is discharged into drains resulting in higher water pollution levels. No integrated solid waste management system was found which will create severe environmental problems in the future. Several disease bearing factors are present such as overcrowding, lack of awareness as well as poor indoor housing conditions such as barn placement which result in higher probability of public health risks. Regarding participation and involvement in regeneration programs, (84.6%) showed readiness to participate and involve by money, time, and both. As other national regeneration projects El-Gazaire village regeneration needs governmental support giving priority for highway crossing facility, building secondary school, rehabilitation or replacement of wastewater collection system and establishment of an integrated solid waste management system as well as community development association and preparing an integrated long term physical planning.
https://jhiphalexu.journals.ekb.eg/article_20728_edd18ff5db8ebbfc742d514b899cac3f.pdf
Regeneration
Participation
Involvement
Infrastructure
Facilities
Utilities
environment
eng
High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria University
Journal of High Institute of Public Health
2357-0601
2357-061X
2009-01-01
39
1
40
55
10.21608/jhiph.2009.20732
20732
Original Article
Wastewater Treatment Plant Study and Reuse Assessment, Case study: Al-Khobar Treatment Plant, KSA
Sherif Shawky
1
Abdul Aziz Sebiany
2
Department of Environmental Health, High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
Department of Environmental Health, Applied Medical Sciences College, King Faisal University; KSA
Background: Water conservation activities are a measure for human being development. Wastewater reuse techniques are one of the most positive water conservation applications. Objective: The current study aimed at studying Al-Khobar wastewater treatment plant and to assess the possibilities of the reclaimed wastewater reuse, securing the safe environment and human health. Results: The study of Al-Khobar treatment plant efficiency proved the suitability of using the treated wastewater as a source of water for irrigation. The Plant recorded removal percentages for the TSS that were ranged between 86.5- 89.6%, the COD removal percentages were ranged between 74.8-78.4%, while for the BOD the records for removal percentages ranged between 94.2-97.4%. The total Coliforms, and TC showed the MPN geomean as 7.49 x 102 unit/100 ml; in the chlorinated final effluent; with 4 logs removal. Also, the fecal coliform, FC, have recorded four logs down, 4.96 x 102 unit/100 ml in the final chlorinated effluent. The coliphage, CP, have recorded a geomean of 0.64 x 102 unit/100 ml in the final treated-chlorinated effluent. Conclusion and Recommendations: The reuse of the reclaimed wastewater of Al-Khobar WWTP, according to the FAO Guidelines recorded positive enviroeconomic impacts upon the environment and human health, while the reclaimed wastewater failed microbiologically according to the Saudi’ standards. It is recommended to apply a portion of the secondary treated waste to an advanced treatment, e.g., reverse osmosis, and then to be mixed to the rest of the waste before subjected to the final chlorination.
https://jhiphalexu.journals.ekb.eg/article_20732_0e7fedf66f2065080831acf8ee549742.pdf
Wastewater
treatment plant
Reuse Assessment
KSA
eng
High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria University
Journal of High Institute of Public Health
2357-0601
2357-061X
2009-01-01
39
1
56
70
10.21608/jhiph.2009.20734
20734
Original Article
Growth Curves of Alexandrian Infants
Hanan Abd El Aziz
1
Department of Family Health, High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
Objective: The objective of this article is to construct infants growth curves of weight-for-age and length-for-age for Alexandria infants, (0-2 years) and to compare the WHO Child Growth Standards (2006) and the current constructed curves. Methods: The study was carried out through a cross sectional approach, at maternal and child health centers (MCH) in Alexandria (Egypt), it included sample of infants aged less than two years (1-24 months). Data was presented graphically by Z-scores and percentiles. Results: The results showed that, the mean weight for age of infants included in the WHO standards was below the present median during early months of infancy. Based on the -2SD cut-off point, the prevalence of underweight was higher during the twenty four months for both girls and boys based on the present curves. The average length of infants included in the present study was above the WHO standards median during the first half of infancy. Moreover, for all age groups, stunting rates (i.e., <-2SD) were higher when based on the present sample curves, especially after one year of age. Infants of the first year of life in the present curve were taller than those in the WHO standard (> +2SD). Conclusion and Recommendations: A reference based on healthy breastfed infants is required if the growth patterns of infants following international feeding recommendations are to be correctly assessed. So, the WHO 2006 curves for age 0 to 24 months, based on longitudinal data, are the best choice.
https://jhiphalexu.journals.ekb.eg/article_20734_f0e3f56428271cdeef7b34e71fef2968.pdf
Growth Charts
WHO Standards
Infancy
Stunting
Over Weight
Under Weight
Percentiles
Z-score
Weight For Age
Height For Age
eng
High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria University
Journal of High Institute of Public Health
2357-0601
2357-061X
2009-01-01
39
1
71
79
10.21608/jhiph.2009.20738
20738
Original Article
Evaluation of Occupational Combined Exposure to Organic Solvents and Noise in Printing Industry
Khaled El-Said
1
Department of Occupational Health and Air pollution (Division of Occupational Hygiene and Air Pollution), High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
Background: In working environments where organic solvents such as toluene, Benzyene, xylene, styrene, and trichloroethylene are used, noise is also common. Thus, ototoxicity of an organic solvent has a probable interaction with noise under such environments. Objective: The present study aimed to evaluate the occupational combined exposure to organic solvents and noise exposures in printing industry. Methods: Several departments were selected as raw material storage, white process, color process, ultraviolet process, and design area as an exposure area. Administrative area was selected as a control. Assessment of occupational exposure to these pollutants was carried out using calibrated instruments. Results: Significant increase in the level of xylene, benzene, VOC’S, and noise during working hours in comparison a control area. However, the only insignificant differences in the level of toluene exposure during work time in comparison with work area and control office. Conclusion and Recommendations: The present study concluded that exposed to organic solvents as: xylene, benzene, toluene, VOC’S, and noise exposure in the printing processing industry can result in measurable health risks to the workers. These findings should be used as a preventive measures for noise and organic solvents exposures control in the workplace environment.
https://jhiphalexu.journals.ekb.eg/article_20738_5722ddc2939b7ad9b837c69db2fde63c.pdf
Occupational Exposure
Organic Solvents
Noise
Printing Industry
eng
High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria University
Journal of High Institute of Public Health
2357-0601
2357-061X
2009-01-01
39
1
80
98
10.21608/jhiph.2009.20739
20739
Original Article
The Impact of Problem Based learning Module on Maternity Nursing Students' Experiences and Achievements
Amina EL-Nemer
1
Soo Downe
2
Nabeel Awadalla
3
Department of Maternity and Gynecology Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
Faculty of Health, University of Central Lancashire, UK
Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
Background: Problem Based Learning (PBL) has long been used within teaching in higher education to encourage student to have an active role in learning process. PBL is a favored approach in nurse education in some high-resource countries, where learning styles have become increasingly interactive and reflective, and group sizes tend to be small. To date, there have been few if any studies of attempts to apply PBL in countries where the learning style is largely didactic, and group sizes are usually large. Objective: The aim of this paper is to evaluate the impact of PBL module on third year undergraduate maternity nursing students undertaking a Problem Based Learning (PBL) program for their maternity care module. Methods: Focus group interviews, an interview questionnaire sheet, and scholastic achievement retrospective auditing. Results: The evaluation of PBL was generally positive. The students reported that the interactive learning process enhanced the acquisition of multiple educational and transferable skills. They believed that these were likely to advance their future education and career development. However, they also experienced some challenges in the transition to the PBL teaching strategy. Conclusion: The study suggests that PBL may be a useful strategy, even in settings where the underlying educational philosophies are culturally novel, and group sizes are large. However, further preparation of students is necessary to induce the cultural changes that could maximize the benefits arising from this style of learning in a developing world context.
https://jhiphalexu.journals.ekb.eg/article_20739_8543ad5b97d80bad82b484b28cf7f749.pdf
Problem Based Learning
Low Resource Countries
Midwifery Education
Nursing Education
Didactic
Learning
eng
High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria University
Journal of High Institute of Public Health
2357-0601
2357-061X
2009-01-01
39
1
99
111
10.21608/jhiph.2009.20742
20742
Original Article
Physical Activity Program as a Fitness Tool for Workers Exposed to Electromagnetic Field
Hanan Hosuien
1
Fahmy Charl Fahmy
fahmycharl@hotmail.com
2
Soaad Bahr
3
Nehad Abdelkader
4
Research Worker in Physical Training, Alexandria
Department of Occupational Health and Air Pollution, High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
Health Science Department, Faculty of Physical Education, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
Health Science Department, Faculty of Physical Education, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
Background: Electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure at low frequencies may cause some health problems. Objective: The present study was designed to test the effect of a comprehensive physical activity program on some fitness aspects of exposed workers with emphasis on cardio-autonomic control. Methods: A pre-test post-test experimental design was adopted. A representative sample of 30 workers exposed to low frequency EMF from Abou Qir electrical power station, Alexandria, were included in the study after fulfilling eligible criteria. Each one of the workers was subjected to a predesigned questionnaire including inquiries about sleep pattern subjective symptoms, and work and health satisfaction. Measurements of anthropometric indices, resting heart rate and blood pressure were done. Resting 12 lead ECG and R-R variability test during deep breathing were performed. A venous blood sample was taken for serum cholesterol and complete blood count determination. All these parameters were measured for the participants before and after implementation of a standardized physical activity program (PAP) for 12 weeks. Results: Results revealed significant improvement of some subjective and general complaints, and work and health satisfaction (p<0.05 for all). Heart rate, systolic blood pressure and R-R variability indices showed significant favorable effect of the PAP in the direction of augmenting the protective parasympathetic tone. Conclusion: PAP for workers exposed to EMF seems to be a good tool to improve their fitness and to ameliorate some health risks, emphasizing its importance in preventive implications.
https://jhiphalexu.journals.ekb.eg/article_20742_3c851defe99625a0724e7d20902b3ec9.pdf
Physical Activity Program, Fitness Tool
Workers
Electromagnetic Field
eng
High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria University
Journal of High Institute of Public Health
2357-0601
2357-061X
2009-01-01
39
1
112
124
10.21608/jhiph.2009.20746
20746
Original Article
Screening of the Antibacterial Activity of Some Marine Algae Against Fish and Human Pathogens
Sahar Wefky
1
Aida Shobier
2
Safaa Abdel Ghani
3
El Sayed El Ashry
4
Division of Marine Environment, National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, Alexandria, Egypt
Division of Marine Environment, National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, Alexandria, Egypt
Division of Marine Environment, National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, Alexandria, Egypt
Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
This study aims to investigate the effect of some algal extracts as antibacterial agents against some pathogenic bacteria. Thus the ethyl acetate and methanolic extracts of the marine algae Ulva lactuca, Enteromorpha compressa, Ulva fasciata, Pterocladia capillacea, Corallina mediterranea, Hypnea musciformis and Padina pavonia, collected from the coast of Alexandria (Egypt), were tested as antibacterial agents against fish and human pathogenic bacteria; Aeromonas hydrophila, Vibrio anguillarum, Pseudomonas fluorescens, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Salmonella typhimurium. The best activities were shown by the methanolic-L extract of P. capillacea against P. fluorescens, V. anguillarum and P. aeruginosa. The methanolic-L extract of U. lactuca showed high activity towards A. hydrophila, V. anguillarum, P. fluorescens and S. aureus. Cluster analysis was used to study the action of the crude algal extracts.
https://jhiphalexu.journals.ekb.eg/article_20746_393c0c097da2ccd0e236c33423d03027.pdf
Antibacterial activity
Fish Pathogens
Marine algae
Pterocladia capillacea
Ulva lactuca
cluster analysis
eng
High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria University
Journal of High Institute of Public Health
2357-0601
2357-061X
2009-01-01
39
1
125
148
10.21608/jhiph.2009.20748
20748
Original Article
Job Stressors and Coping Strategies among Nurse Educators at Military Secondary Technical Nursing School in Alexandria: Comparative Study
Taghreed Abd El-Aziz
1
Gehan Ahmed
2
Brigader of the Army Forces, Egypt
Department of Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Helwan University, Helwan, Egypt
Background: Nurse educators are critical players in assuring quality of nursing education. They experience ever-changing health care environment while preparing the nursing work. If they are prepared to face this, quality of care provided to individual and community would improve. Objective: The aim of this study is to compare the stressors face and coping strategies used by nurse educators in the Military nursing school, with their peers in technical nursing schools affiliated to the Ministry of Health in Alexandria. Methods: The study was conducted on 25 Military nurse educators and 52 nurse educators of technical nursing schools of Ministry of Health. A structured interview – questionnaire was developed to collect the needed data. Results: The study results revealed high level of stress among nurse educators of the Military nursing school regarding work shifts, sharing in the military training for parades and ceremonies. However, high level of stress was predominant among nurse educators of the nursing schools affiliated to the Ministry of Health with low salary, no chance for job promotion and inadequate supplies and equipment in clinical fields. Conclusion and Recommendations: The study recommended offering appropriate fringe benefits and to conduct stress relieve programs.
https://jhiphalexu.journals.ekb.eg/article_20748_b8cc751a4892086e75cf773bd814272f.pdf
Job stressors
Coping strategies
Nurse educators
Military Secondary Technical Nursing School
alexandria
eng
High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria University
Journal of High Institute of Public Health
2357-0601
2357-061X
2009-01-01
39
1
149
166
10.21608/jhiph.2009.20749
20749
Original Article
Evaluation of Fully Automated Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay for Rapid Detection of Hepatitis B surface antigen and antibodies to Hepatitis C Virus
Ola Wasfi
1
Nehad Mahdy
2
Department of Microbiology, High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
Department of Biostatistics, High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections are important global public health problems. The earliest antibody to hepatitis C virus (anti-HCV) and hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) assays had important limitations, notably, a high rate of false positive and false-negative results. Newer enzyme immunoassay (EIA) generations have improved the specificity and sensitivity of these assays. Recently, various assay formats of anti-HCV and HBsAg chemiluminescent techniques have been developed. Objective and Methods: This study aimed at evaluating the performance of a new, fully automated rapid electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA) for qualitative detection of HBsAg and antibodies to HCV in terms of specificity, sensitivity, and suitability for use in the diagnosis of viral hepatitis compared to commercially available and commonly used screening Abbot EIA, based on confirmatory test results. Results: The present study included 549 cases, in which the age varied from 18 to 56 years old, attending the Premarital Screening clinic, from which 40 (7.3%) and 23 (4.2%) were anti-HCV and HBsAg confirmed positive cases, respectively. Regarding anti-HCV the results were concordant in 538 (98%) samples (500 and 38 cases were negative and positive by both Elecsys/ECLIA and EIA, respectively.), and discordant in 11 (2%) samples. Whereas, for HBsAg, the results were concordant in 545(99.3%) samples (522 and 23 were negative and positive by both Elecsys/ECLIA and EIA, respectively.), and discordant in 4 (0.7%) samples. The specificities of the new assays for anti-HCV and HBsAg were 98.2% and 99.2%, respectively. The sensitivities of the new assays were 100% in the detection of both anti-HCV and HBsAg. Conclusion: the Elecsys/ECLIA assay for the detection of Anti-HCV and HBsAg is a highly specific and sensitive assay. The rapid turnaround time, random access, full automation makes it an effective assay system for clinical laboratory diagnosis of HCV and HBV infections, especially if the results can be correlated with the patients’ clinical profiles. Further studies are needed, especially among high-risk individuals and not just screening setting: in which the clinical picture may support the Elecsys/ ECLIA results.
https://jhiphalexu.journals.ekb.eg/article_20749_7102395083a61faff6694f026fccfbe2.pdf
Automated Electrochemiluminescence
Immunoassay
Rapid Detection
HBsAg
HCV Ab
eng
High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria University
Journal of High Institute of Public Health
2357-0601
2357-061X
2009-01-01
39
1
167
205
10.21608/jhiph.2009.20750
20750
Original Article
Assessment of Essential Environmental Health Standards in some Health Care Settings in Alexandria, Egypt
Rim Hussein
rimahamid@yahoo.com
1
Department of Environmental Health (Division of Environmental Chemistry and Biology), High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
Background and Objective: Health-care-associated infections (HAI) cause severe loss in health sector resources worldwide. Application of appropriate environmental health standards within the health care setting (HCS) can significantly reduce the transmission of these infections. Methods: This study were conducted in Alexandria with the objective of assessing the environmental health standards in some HCS in order to identify the degree of compliance with the guidelines set by the World Health Organization (WHO) and with the infection control measures set by the Ministry of Health (MOH), for the purpose of identifying major areas that require improvement within the health care sector. Ten hospitals were randomly selected in Alexandria Governorate to constitute the study sample: five hospitals were belonging to the private sector and five were public ones. Data collection were conducted using an assessment checklist pre-designed by the WHO, in addition to the chemical and bacteriological analysis of 30 water samples collected from the 10 hospitals. Results: The results of the study revealed the absence of a water quality monitoring system within the HCS, poor maintenance in the plumbing system, lack of sufficient handwashing facilities, absence of suitable puncture-proof containers for sharp waste collection, inadequate laundry and catering services, absence of a High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter, and a pressure gradient in all operating theaters and poor vector control especially in public hospitals. According to the WHO checklist, scores for hospital water supply (quality and quantity), water facilities, excreta disposal, health care waste management, laundry, food storage and preparation, vector control and the HCS construction and management were 69%, 62.5%, 63%, 72%, 64%, 89%, 78%, 63% and 44%, respectively. It is worth mentioning that at 95% level of significance, there was no statistical difference between the scores obtained by private hospitals and those obtained by public ones. Conclusion: Improvement is required in all hospitals and recommended some corrective measures.
https://jhiphalexu.journals.ekb.eg/article_20750_6e7e09a1a4f1aeb22b9323383817c30c.pdf
Environmental Health Standards
Excreta Disposal
Health-Care-Associated Infections (HAI)
Health Care Setting (HCS)
Health Care Waste Management
High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) Filter
Infection control
Laundry
Vector control
water supply
eng
High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria University
Journal of High Institute of Public Health
2357-0601
2357-061X
2009-01-01
39
1
206
227
10.21608/jhiph.2009.20751
20751
Original Article
Satisfaction among Residents of Elderly Homes in Alexandria
Nahed Ayoub
1
Heba El Kady
2
Department of Gerontological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
Department of Family Health (Division of Geriatric Health), High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
Background: Satisfaction among residents of institutions is an important issue. Several factors affect the elderly satisfaction as socio-demographic characteristics, health status, expectations about care, the structure, the process and the out come of the services. Objective: The present study aimed to assess the degree of satisfaction among elderly homes’ residents in Alexandria. Methods: The sample included all elders living in the governmental homes in Alexandria who accepted to participate in the study. Data was collected using a structured interview sheet to obtain information about the general characteristics of the elderly, assessment of their functional abilities, and a consumer satisfaction tool which was translated and tested for content validity and reliability. Results: The results revealed that the majority of the residents were either satisfied or very satisfied with the total satisfaction score of all satisfaction's domains (48.9%, 43.1% respectively), while only 8.1% of the elderly were dissatisfied. Conclusion and Recommendations: Regular monitoring and evaluation of services provided at the elderly homes to ensure a best quality of care at them.
https://jhiphalexu.journals.ekb.eg/article_20751_8a642887053e1dd082b90d9dc58a693c.pdf
Satisfaction
Elderly Homes
Residents
alexandria
eng
High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria University
Journal of High Institute of Public Health
2357-0601
2357-061X
2009-01-01
39
1
228
238
10.21608/jhiph.2009.20752
20752
Original Article
Separation of Renin-Like Activity from Acid Protease Activity in Different Parts of Rat Brain
Hassan Osman
1
Department of Biochemistry, Medical Research Institute, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
A renin-like enzyme was separated from acid protease (cathepsin) from whole and different parts of rat brains on hemoglobin agarose resin. During the separation steps the specific activity of the brain renin-like enzyme was increased, while the specific activity of the brain cathepsin was decreased. More than 10-folds increase in the brain renin-like specific activity, and a 50% decrease in the brain cathepsin specific activity were obtained when compared to their activities obtained when separation on CM-cellulose column occurred. The brain renin-like enzyme showed optimal activity in the range of pH 6-7. The frontal cortex showed the highest renin activity, (5.4ng Angiotensin I/g tissue/hr).
https://jhiphalexu.journals.ekb.eg/article_20752_d990b5ad4d5d8d8711131e0bd2dbadb4.pdf
Renin-Like Activity
Acid Protease Activity
Rat Brain