Awareness of Leukemia among Medical Students
Journal Title: RADS Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 4
Abstract
Objectives: The goal of current study is the assessment of awareness and knowledge about the leukemia among medical students. Background: Leukemia is a malignant disorder characterized by abnormal hematopoietic development and abandoned production of WBCS and their precursors in bone marrow and blood. It is the leading cause of death in children due to cancer. Design: A questionnaire having 14 close ended questions is given to 200 students. Data of 150 students was included in the studies while other was excluded due to incomplete information. Result: It is shown by the result that the knowledge of leukemia among medical students is 71.3%. 25.3% said leukemia is inherited, and 54% think it can acquired through blood transfusion, only 7% students know about its type, and 48.7% students think survival rate is decreasing with age. The result of statistical analysis shows significant results. Conclusion: There is a strong relationship between leukemia and Down syndrome but majority of students don’t aware about this, therefore an educational program is required for medical students to improve their knowledge about leukemia.
Authors and Affiliations
Hira Raees
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP604311
- DOI -
- Views 192
- Downloads 0
Evaluation of Efficacy and Toxicity of Poly Herbal Lozenges in Experimental Animals
Objective: The study focused on efficacy and toxicity of poly herbal Linkus lozenges in experimental animal. Methodology: The Acute toxicity test for Linkus lozenges was performed on Albino rats Strain Haffkine with bot...
A Review on Phytochemical Analysis and Ethnobotanical Uses of Haloxylon stocksii
Haloxylon stocksii (family: Chenopodiaceae) is a succulent halophyte shrub tolerant to environmental stresses making it suitable for cultivation in saline land of arid and semi-arid regions because it is tolerant to abio...
Formulation and Evaluation of Amlodipine Besylate tablet by Direct Compression Method
Background: Amlodipine is an antihypertensive agent usually used in all types of hypertension. The drug belongs to Calcium Channel Blockers. It inhibits the calcium influx through the cell membrane. Apart from hypertensi...
Clinical Trial on Entocid Chewable Tablet for Hyperacidity and Gastroesophageal Reflex Disease
Objective: To investigate the therapeutic effects of the herbal medication Entocid chewable Tablet a product of Herbion pharmaceutical on the indications and gastric motility of patients with hyperacidity and gastro esop...
A RP-HPLC Method for Simultaneous estimation of Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Paracetamoland Phenylephrine Hydrochloride in Bulk
Background: Chlorpheniramine maleate (CM) is used to treat sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose. It is an antihistamine drug. In combination with an analgesic paracetamol (PM) and a decongestant phenylephrine h...