Health literacy in female – association with socioeconomic factors and effects on reproductive health

© 2020, University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Science. All rights reserved. The aim of the study is to assess the health literacy of women who are using health services within the Gynecol-ogy Obstetric Clinic “Narodni Front” in Belgrade. Testing of health literacy was conducted as a cross-sectional study in the period October-November 2012. As instruments of research the following questionnaires are used: Short Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults and General information questionnaire of respondents who referred to the demo-graphic, social and economic characteristics of respondents, self-assessment of health, use of health services, health knowledge and behavior in the area of reproductive health. Inad-equate health literacy level is registered in every ten respon-dents. The education level of the respondents proved to be a significant predictor of health literacy. Demographic and socio-economic characteristics of the patients (age, occupation, marital status) as well as self-evaluation of the health status were not significantly related to the health literacy. Health literacy respondents did not significantly dependent on risk behaviors related to reproductive health. The level of health literacy is consistent with the knowledge of subjects in the field of protection of reproductive health. Health literacy as the ability to function within the health care system is equal-ly certain by individual characteristics and skills, characteristics of the health and education systems as well as a wide range of social and cultural factors. Health literacy is more systematic than individual problem, so it requires a broader social action

All We Need to Know about Normal and Abnormal Human Teeth

Type of dentition, number of teeth in primary and permanent dentition, and appearance of the teeth in both dentitions have been extensively described in the literature. There are 20 teeth in primary dentition and 32 in permanent dentition. Teeth typically exhibit normal appearance, although small variations may appear. Abnormal teeth can be detected via careful clinical or radiographical observation. Variations in appearance, structure, and eruption of teeth can be influenced by factors such as genetics, trauma, certain drugs, and periapical lesions. These factors can alter teeth shape, number, size, and position. Teeth with anomalies can have a negative impact on a person’s appearance as well as functions such as eating and can even lead to psychological problems. They can be detected with different X-ray techniques, but cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is the most precise

Health Literacy in Female – Association with Socioeconomic Factors and Effects on Reproductive Health

The aim of the study is to assess the health literacy of women who are using health services within the Gynecology Obstetric Clinic “Narodni Front” in Belgrade. Testing of health literacy was conducted as a cross-sectional study in the period October-November 2012. As instruments of research the following questionnaires are used: Short Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults and General information questionnaire of respondents who referred to the demographic, social and economic characteristics of respondents, self-assessment of health, use of health services, health knowledge and behavior in the area of reproductive health. Inadequate health literacy level is registered in every ten respondents. The education level of the respondents proved to be a significant predictor of health literacy. Demographic and socio-economic characteristics of the patients (age, occupation, marital status) as well as self-evaluation of the health status were not significantly related to the health literacy. Health literacy respondents did not significantly dependent on risk behaviors related to reproductive health. The level of health literacy is consistent with the knowledge of subjects in the field of protection of reproductive health. Health literacy as the ability to function within the health care system is equally certain by individual characteristics and skills, characteristics of the health and education systems as well as a wide range of social and cultural factors. Health literacy is more systematic than individual problem, so it requires a broader social action

Comparison of nystatin and fluconazole effects in the healing of oral candidiasis in immunocompromised individuals: A systematic review

© 2018, Serbian Medical Society. All rights reserved. Oral candidiasis is a common fungal infection of the mouth in immunocompromised individuals. It occurs when it meets ideal conditions for breeding and represents an obstacle to patients. Candida treatment consists of solving the contributing factors and in addition application of certain antifungal drugs, including nystatin and fluconazole. The evaluation of the efficacy of these drugs is important in narrowing the choice of drugs in the selection therapy. The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of nystatin and fluconazole in the treatment of candida albicans. For this study two databases were searched: PubMed and SCIndex-in order to find papers that are appropriate in their content in making the conclusion which meet the criteria of validity and significance. In search of papers different combinations of keywords were used based on the obtained studies that had dealt with comparing one of these two antifungal drugs. After analysing all of these studies, a number of studies that fulfilled the criteria of validity and significance reduced to 8. The results of the studies compared have shown that the advantage in the treatment of oral candidiasis has fluconazole. The use of fluconazole in the treatment of fungal infection Candida albicans is completely safe and the patients treated with this drug showed a longer period without recurrence compared to the patients treated with nystatin