Assessment of Thyroid Function in Infertile Iraqi Females

Infertility is one of the medical, social and psychological burdens in Iraqi society. Thyroid dysfunction can lead to menstrual disturbance, anovulatory cycle and decreased fertility. The study was designed to evaluate the role of thyroid disorders in infertility with emphasis on autoimmunity by Measuring T3, T4, TSH, & anti Thyroid peroxidase antibody in infertile females comparing the results with matching fertile controls. The study was conducted during the period from March 2015 to September 2015 at Karbala Maternity Hospital, infertility unit, and some private clinics. This study included a total number of 143 women in the reproductive age; ranging between (15- 43) years; divided into: The patients group included 92 infertile females; while controls were 51fertile females. The following parameters were measured for all study groups: T3, T4, TSH, &anti-TPO using ELISA device. The results showed that there were 60.8% of patients with primary infertility (n =56) while 38.2% were with secondary infertility (n= 36). There was a significant difference in T3, and Anti-TPO between patients and controls being higher in patients; (p-value <0.05). In addition; Anti-TPO level was significantly higher in secondary infertile patients compared to primary infertile patients. In conclusion; Thyroid disorders are closely related to infertility in Iraqi females; and Anti-TPO may be used as a biochemical indicator of subclinical thyroid disorders and may help in assessment of thyroid function as a cause of infertility whether primary or secondary. Keywords: Infertility, Thyroid disease, T3, T4, Anti-TP

Prevalence of Ventricular Septal Defect among Congenital Heart Defects in Children attending Ibn Al-Nafees Hospital, BAGHDAD-IRAQ, 2015

Background: Congenital malformation according to Iraqi Ministry of Health annual report 2013 was 0.4 of live births, relatively 502,982 babies suffered from at least one type of congenital malformation. Therefore latitude of congenital heart defect (CHD) reflects dystrophic challenge for Iraq in general and in practically the health system. Objectives: To measure the prevalence of VSD, its association with certain factors, and assesses the anthropometrical measures among Mother and children with CHD. Patients & methods: Hospital based cross sectional study was conducted on 349 under five children with CHD attending Ibn Al-Nafees Teaching Hospital. The nutritional status of under five children was assessed, meanwhile 296 Mother’s Body Mass Index (BMI) was assessed to point out an association over CHD and VSD. Results: The prevalence of VSD was 54.7%, followed by ASD 29.2%, the combination of VSD and ASD was on the top of congenital heart malformation 61.4%. Nutritional status assessment showed that wasted children as almost three doubles over normal distribution which exhibit acuteness with no evidence on disease chronicity. Conclusion: There were no statistically significant association between VSD and other CHD regarding residency, Mother’s age, child’s age, Father’s and Mother’s education, consanguinity, family history, febrile illness, passive smoking, certain medication received, anemia and DM. Keywords: Congenital heart defect (CHD), ventricular septal defect (VSD), and congenital anomalies

Penyuluhan Dampak Internet Pada Pengembangan Desa Lonjoboko Kecamatan Parangloe Kabupaten Gowa

Di Era Informasi sekarang ini, ketersediaan Internet dan akses sangat dibutuhkan sebagai diseminasi informasi. Internet hadir sebagai solusi masyarakat perkotaan sampai ke Pedesaan. Program Internet masuk Desa menjadi first Line pemerintah dalam mendukung ketersediaan jaringan sampai ke pelosok terkecil di Negara Ini. Pemanfaatan internet bagi pengembangan Desa sangat berkontribusi positif bagi pendapatan masyarakat Sekitar Desa bahkan dengan Internet segala sesuatunya bisa dipromosikan misalnya Produk Unggulan Desa sebagai, Produk UMKM masyarakat Desa dan pemanfaatan lainya, permasalahan mitra yang dihadapi yakni pemanfaatan internet belum maksimal sehingga melalui Program pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat, Dosen Muda Universitas Muslim Indonesia melakukan penyuluhan dan bekerjasama dengan Pemerintah Desa Lonjoboko Kabupaten Gowa untuk memaksimalkan potensi Desa dan peningkatan pengetahuan Masyarakatnya mengenai pemanfaatan Internet

PELATIHAN PENINGKATAN EKONOMI PETANI JAMUR TIRAM DI GAMPONG ASAN KAREUNG KECAMATAN BLANG MANGAT KOTA LHOKSEUMAWE

Community empowerment can be defined as a social action in which residents of a community organize themselves to make collective plans and actions to solve social problems or meet social needs according to their abilities and resources. In reality, often this process does not emerge automatically, but grows and develops based on the interaction of the local community with outsiders or social workers either from a charitable or professional perspective. This activity aims to overcome the problems that are being faced by mushroom farmers to increase production yields, overcome problems related to business development which will be overcome by structuring the business management system that has been running. The training program to improve the economy of oyster mushroom farmers in Gampong Asan Kareung, Blang Mangat District, Lhokseumawe City can be held well and run smoothly in accordance with the activity plan that has been prepared even though not all mentoring participants have mastered the material presented. This activity was very well received as evidenced by the liveliness of the participants following the assistance well

Prevalence and factors related to fast food consumption among Mutah University Students, Jordan

Objective: To identify the prevalence and factors related to fast food consumption among Mutah University students in Jordan. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted during the period from January-April, 2019. A sample of 503 students was recruited from different faculties. The participants were interviewed using a structured and a validated questionnaire. Height and weight were measured for the Body Mass Index (BMI) calculation. Statistical analyses were performed using descriptive, t-test and correlational methods. Results: The prevalence of regular fast food (RFF) consumption (³ 2 times/week) was 59.4%. This prevalence was significantly higher among students spending ³ 21 JD/ week (p= 0.020) and those who were not performing physical exercise (p = 0.025).  Significant correlations were found between RFF consumption and fried potato (r=0.374, p < 0.001), processed meat products (r=0.509, p < 0.001), coffee (r=0.122, p=0.006) and candies (r=0.092, p=0.039). No significant relation was found between fast-food consumption and BMI, religion, gender, field of study or living away from family. The most common reason for RFF consumption was shortage of time (38.5%). Lunch time was the most preferred time to consume fast food (70.2%). Interestingly, 32.4% of the students were willing to read the nutrient information and about two-thirds were interested to choose healthy meals if they were available in the menu. Conclusion: The prevalence of fast food consumption is high. RFF consumption is significantly related to lower physical exercise performance and the amount of pocket money. Raising awareness of university students through nutritional education is highly recommended. Continuous..