Abstract Lipid-based colloidal carriers, particularly Solid Lipid Nanoparticles (SLNs), offer a versatile platform for formulating hydrophobic drugs, presenting significant pharmaceutical implications across diverse fields. This paper explores methodologies utilized in SLN production, ranging from high-pressure homogenization to microemulsion techniques, with each method influencing the characteristics and efficacy of resultant nanoparticles. Various administration routes SLNs exist,...

The success of battle against COVID-19 depends on public adherence towards infection control measures, which is greatly affected by their knowledge, perception, and practices this infection.To assess the practice among general India.A cross-sectional, online survey was performed Indian residents who were aged above 15 years. A pre-validated questionnaire distributed through various messenger groups social media in author's network. comprised four sections to collect data regarding...

Cervical cancer-related deaths among women in India are often due to late diagnosis of disease. Knowledge about disease and early screening is the most effective measure for cervical cancer prevention. Lack awareness, negative attitude, poor practice major causes increase incidence disease.The study designed assess knowledge, (KAP) toward cancer, screening, prevention.A cross-sectional, hospital-based survey was conducted attending Obstetrics Gynecology Department a secondary care referral...

Purpose: Rational self-medication (SM) practice among healthcare students is essential to promote the safe, effective, and economical use of medicines for self-diagnosed conditions. The study aimed assess pharmacy students' knowledge, attitude, about responsible self-medication. Methodology: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted Ugandan one month from March 1 31, 2024. included enrolled in diploma, bachelor, master programs Uganda. Informed consent obtained by asking a question...

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an unparalleled increase in psychological distress among everyone and everywhere. Perinatal depression, anxiety, stress (DAS) are more prominent HIV-positive pregnant women associated with poor maternal neonatal outcomes. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the prevalence explore factors DAS India. A multicentric, cross-sectional, analytical was conducted all women, aged than 18 years, taking antiretroviral therapy, attending antenatal care visits at two...

Background HIV/AIDS remains a global health challenge, with significant prevalence in sub-Saharan Africa. Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) is the mainstay treatment for HIV, and number of people living HIV (PLWHIV) on HAART has considerably increased worldwide. The use led to improved patient outcomes; however, it associated adverse drug reactions (ADRs) drug-drug interactions (DDIs), which pose serious concerns management patients HIV. aim study was determine factors ADRs among...

Medication use (MU) during pregnancy can increase the risk of maternal and fetal health consequences. Women's knowledge, attitude, practice (KAP) regarding safe MU influence outcomes. The study aimed to assess explore women's KAP identify possible determinants. A cross-sectional analytical, interview-based survey was conducted among pregnant women attending antenatal care (ANC) visits in obstetrics gynaecology department Kyegegwa General Hospital, district, Western Uganda. 24-item...

Introduction: Medication nonadherence is the most common issue observed in management of diabetes because complex and lifelong therapy. The study aimed to assess effect pharmacist-directed counseling daily text message reminder on medication adherence clinical profile patients with type II diabetes. Materials Methods: This prospective, open-labeled, randomized control trial was carried out outpatient medical department a secondary care referral hospital. A total 330 who met criteria were...

Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance Gemlina arborea Roxb. ex.’s entire plant is utilized in medicine to treat several diseases. Objective and design Cerebral infarction occurs through multiple mechanisms, herbs are natural multi-component with numerous protective mechanisms. This research investigates the neuroprotective effect of stem bark extract preventing cerebral infarction. Methodology Male albino Wistar rats were inducted ischemic injury using bilateral common carotid artery...

Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the drug use pattern using World Health Organization (WHO) prescribing, patient care and health facility indicators at Secondary Care Referral Hospital South India. Methods: A cross-sectional conducted WHO core questionnaire used for assessment which comprise five prescribing indicators, two indicators. 603 encounters were reviewed prospectively a 6 months period from November 2013 April 2014. Data collected outpatients pharmacy results...

The World Health Organization (WHO) states that vaccine hesitancy is one of the top 10 threats to global public health. Evidence shows studies in India are limited and targeted toward individual vaccines. study aimed fill this gap by exploring relationship between demographics SAGE factors hesitancy.A hospital-based, cross-sectional, analytical was conducted a non-governmental organization (NGO) hospital with 330 beds, located Bathalapalli, Andhra Pradesh, India. Mothers under-five children...

Purpose: Rational drug use (RDU) promotes safe, efficient, and cost-effective utilization of medicines in hospital settings. The aim this study was to assess rational based on the World Health Organization (WHO) International Network for Use Drugs (INRUD) core indicators. Patients Methods: This prospective, descriptive, hospital-based cross-sectional conducted among patients attending Outpatient Department a secondary care located Sheema District Western Uganda. A total 450 prescriptions...

Background: Irrational usage of antibiotics increases the risk for antimicrobial resistance, leads to increase morbidity, mortality, and economic burden health care. India is a lower-middle income developing country in south Asia that has high potential overuse misuse less public awareness resistance. The World Health Organization (WHO) developed prescribing indicators measure rational drugs primary care assess pattern antibiotics. Aim: aim study was pediatric patients Anantapur district,...

Background The COVID-19 pandemic had an enormous impact on people’s quality of life worldwide. Appropriate use facemasks is important checkpoint in containing the spread infection, which was believed to provide desired level protection and preserve community. Given relative novelty facemask general population, it imperative prioritize promotion appropriate utilization identify factors that may contribute poor adherence. Aim This study assessed determined among public. Methods A...

Responsible self-medication plays a vital role in appropriate use of nonprescription drugs which will improve safety and reduces unwanted effects drugs.This study is designed to assess knowledge, attitude, practice (KAP) toward responsible among pharmacy students.A cross-sectional survey was conducted students various colleges located Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh, India.A total 403 were enrolled subjected for interview using prevalidated KAP questionnaire on self-medication.Descriptive...

Abstract Background Women living with HIV are at increased risk of developing cervical cancer (CC). Screening for is an important preventive strategy the early detection precancerous lesions and its management. There has been inadequate evidence on screening (CCS) practices among HIV-positive women in rural western Uganda. This study aimed to assess prevalence predictors CCS women, as well knowledge regarding . Methods A cross-sectional, analytical was conducted attending care facilities...

Infection prevention and control involve health care practitioners, who are saddled with the duty of ensuring implementation standard preventive measures to prevent healthcare associated infections.