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Publication Hypothyroidism among Female Medical Students in a Teaching Hospital: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study(Nepal Medical Association, 2022) Kadel, Muna; Dawadi, Pravakar; Khadka, Sabina; Yadav, Gita KumariAbstract Introduction: Hypothyroidism is a common clinical condition of thyroid hormone deficiency and is frequently seen in women. Studies regarding the prevalence of hypothyroidism among healthy young adult females are very less. This study aimed to find out the prevalence of hypothyroidism among female medical students in a teaching hospital. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among first to final-year female medical students in a teaching hospital from 15 August 2021 to 22 January 2022. Ethical approval was obtained from the Institutional Review Committee (Registration number: 296). A semi-structured questionnaire was filled out by the students followed by a clinical examination to recognize the high-risk group by Zulewski’s scoring criteria. Blood samples were taken from those who were having a score of >5 points for the thyroid function test to confirm hypothyroidism. Convenience sampling method was used. Point estimate and 95% Confidence Interval were calculated. Results: Among 141 female medical students, the hypothyroidism was found in 3 (2.12%) (0-4.50, 95% Confidence Interval). Conclusions: The prevalence of hypothyroidism among the female medical students in a teaching hospital was lesser when compared with other studies from similar settings.Publication Internet Addiction among Undergraduate Medical Students of a Medical College: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study(Nepal Medical Association, 2022) Dawadi, Pravakar; Khadka, Sabina; Maharjan, Swojay; Baniya, Aashish; Khadka, Sulochana; Thapa, Sajina; Deo, RajeebAbstract Introduction: Internet addiction denotes the compulsive use of the internet which affects physical, mental, social, psychological and academic aspects of life of an individual. Very few studies among medical students in regard to internet addiction have been conducted. Our study aimed to determine the prevalence of internet addiction among undergraduate medical students of a medical college. Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted in a medical college from September to December, 2021 after obtaining ethical clearance from the Institutional Review Committee (Registration number: 442). The study was conducted among 229 medical students using convenience sampling technique. Internet addiction test questionnaire was used for collecting data. Data were entered in Google Spreadsheet and analysed with Microsoft Excel 2016. Point estimate at 95% Confidence Interval was calculated along with frequency and proportion for binary data. Results: The prevalence of internet addiction among 229 undergraduate students was found to be 121 (52.84%) (43.95-61.73 at 95% Confidence Interval). Out of them, mild and moderate internet addiction accounted for 90 (74.38%) and 31 (25.62%) respectively. Conclusions: The prevalence of internet addiction in this study was higher in comparison to the other studies conducted in similar settings.Publication Portal Hypertension among Patients with Chronic Liver Disease Admitted to the Department of Internal Medicine of a Tertiary Care Centre(Nepal Medical Association, 2023) Khadka, Sabina; Aryal, Ananda; Karki, Sagun; Subedi, Pratik; Bogati, Kanchan; Baniya, Sunil; Khadka, Shrekshya; Roka, Kumar; Shahi, AshaAbstract Introduction: Portal hypertension is increased pressure within the portal vein. A portal pressure gradient of more than 10 mmHg is defined as "clinically significant portal hypertension" due to manifestations such as splenomegaly, gastroesophageal varices, ascites, hepatorenal syndrome, hepatopulmonary syndrome, hepatic encephalopathy, and spontaneous bacterial peritonitis. The aim of this study was to find out the prevalence of portal hypertension among patients with chronic liver disease admitted to the Department of Internal Medicine of a tertiary care centre. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among patients with chronic liver disease in the Department of Internal Medicine of a tertiary care centre from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2022 after obtaining ethical approval from the Institutional Review Committee. Convenience sampling method was used. The point estimate was calculated at a 95% Confidence Interval. Results: Among 247 patients with chronic liver disease, the prevalence of portal hypertension was 38 (15.38%) (10.88-19.88, 95% Confidence Interval). A total of 16 (42.11%) patients were in the age group of 51-60 years and males were 36 (94.74%). Ascites as a complication were found in 4 (10.53%). Conclusions: The prevalence of portal hypertension among chronic liver disease inpatients in a tertiary care centre was found to be lower than other studies done in international settings.