PACIFIC JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (ISSN: 2072 - 1625)
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Pac J Med Sci Vol 5 Dec 2008
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Table of Content: Pacific Journal of Medical Sciences (ISSN: 2072 – 1625) Vol 5 Dec 2008
Table of Content: Pacific Journal of Medical Sciences (ISSN: 2072 – 1625) Vol 5 Dec 2008
FOREWORD:......……………………………………………………………...........…………......................…. 4
RESEARCH PAPERS:..................................................................................5 to 61
AN INTERVENTION PROGRAM TO EVALUATE THE ADMINISTRATION OF ANTI-MALARIAL MEDICATIONS FOR CHILDREN ATTENDING URBAN CLINICS IN NCD, PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Isaac B. Joshua and Bruce V. Sunderland:.................……………………………..........…................... 5
PREVALENCE OF MICROALBUMINURIA IN DIABETIC AND HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS ATTENDING CLINICS IN PORT MORESBY GENERAL HOSPITAL Vineanna Fabila, Victor J. Temple, David Linge, Isi H Kevau and L. Ipai: ….......….................................................................................................................…. 22
IMPACT OF HIV/AIDS- SIV TIGMA AND DISCRIMINATION ON THE ACCESS TO VCT AND OTHER HEALTH SERVICES IN SELECTED POPULATIONS OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL DISTRICT PAPUA NEW GUINEA
JAK Lauwo, D Esorom, I Kitur, R Kitau, G Tau, I Aluvula, and Ula Kaba: .....…..……....................... 34
SHORT COMMUNICATION: ..................................................................... .61 to 65
DEVELOPMENT OF TRADITIONAL MEDICINE BASED ON SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
Prem P. Rai: ...............…………………………………………………………………………… ......................61
PAPERS PRESENTED AT THE JOINT DIVISIONAL SEMINAR SERIES: 2008 DIVISIONS OF BASID MEDICAL SCIENCES, HEALTH SCIENCES & DENTISTRY:........................66 to 107
ADHERENCE TO HIGHLY ACTIVE ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY (HAART): IS NUTRITION AN ISSUE?
Victor J. Temple: ….....…........…………………………………………………………….............................66
THE ROLE OF b BLOCKERS IN STRESS MANAGEMENT: A REVIEW & SUGGESTIONS
Subhra Datta and Ben K. Minok: ….............……………………………………….................……......... .72
THE VALUE OF X-RAY PELVIMETRY IN MANAGING A MOTHER IN LABOUR Elizabeth Zechariah Doka:79
A RETROSPECTIVE ASSESSMENT OF ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITY PATTERN OF NEISSERIA GONORRHOEAE AND PREVALENCE RATE OF GONORRHOEA in PORT MORESBY GENERAL HOSPITAL FROM 2005 – 2006
Paula Pusahai-Riman and Norin Soepol: ……..............………………………….................………. …..83
ISOLATION , 22-HOPANEDIOL FROM OF 6 PYXINE COCOES, LICHEN USED AS TRADITIONAL MEDICINE IN PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Jeffrey C. Noro, Louis L. Barrows, Prem Rai, Chris, M. Ireland, Teatulohi Matainaho, and Tim, Bugni.91
STANDARDIZATION OF HERBAL MEDICINES OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA WITH A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON Alstonia scholaris Linn. R. Br.Gelenta Salopuka and Prem P. Rai: ................................................. 97
CAN PNG DEVELOP AND PRODUCE SOME OF ITS OWN MEDICINES? Phillip G. K. Kigodi: ...……....... 101
INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUTHORS:.........…..........…….………………………………………….. 107
Pac J Med Sci Vol 6 July 2009
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Table of Content: Pacific Journal of Medical Sciences (ISSN: 2072 – 1625) Vol 6 July 2009
Table of Content: Pacific Journal of Medical Sciences (ISSN: 2072 – 1625) Vol 6 July 2009
EDITORIAL: ...........................................................................................................................4
PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES RESEARCH WORKSHOP ON DESIGNING AND CONDUCTING RESEARCH:.................................................................................5
PAPERS PRESENTED AT THE WORKSHOP:....................................................................................5
Welcome address by Prof. John D. Vince:....................................................................................5
Relationship Between a Well Written Research Proposal and Successful Sourcing of Research Funds:
Dr. Wilfred Kaleva & Mr. Tony Lupiwa:........................................................................................7
Research Question and its Significance: Assoc. Prof. Victor J. Temple:...........................................11
Study Designs and Selection of Appropriate Research Methodology: Dr. Wilfred Kaleva & Mr. Tony Lupiwa:...................................................................................................................................15
Choice of Subjects and Selection Procedures Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria - Clinical versus Community Populations: Dr. Jackson A K Lauwo:.........................................................................22
Choice of Sampling Designs and Options: Dr. Florence. Muga:......................................................27
Selecting Appropriate Variables: Dr Paulus Ripa:........................................................................39
Statistical Analysis and its Interpretation: Dr Paulus Ripa:............................................................42
Ethical Issues in Medical Research: Prof. John D Vince:................................................................48
Doing Research with Limited Funding: Dr. Irina Abramova:..........................................................55
Structure of Research Paper for Publication: Dr. Prem P. Rai:.......................................................58
Plagiarism in Biomedical Research: Prof. Jean McPherson:............................................................64
Structure of Master of Medicine Thesis: Dr. Adolf. Saweri:............................................................68
Referencing Styles: Ms Dillie George:.........................................................................................74
Entering and Processing Data: Database structure and Statistical analyses, Precision, Validity: Mr. William Yeka:..........................................................................................................................80
How to Prepare Scientific Presentation Using MS Power Point: Mr. Godfrey Morisa:.........................85
PAPERS PRESENTED AT THE JOINT DIVISIONAL SEMINAR SERIES: DIVISIONS OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES, HEALTH SCIENCES AND DENTISTRY FOR JANUARY TO JULY 2009
Prevalence and Determinants of Non-Adherence to Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy among HIV/AIDS Patients in Heduru Clinic, Port Moresby General Hospital Papua New Guinea: Ijape and
Victor J. Temple:......................................................................................................................92
A Physiological Approach to Adolescence Behavior and How to Channelize it in the Right Direction:
Dr. Subhra Datta:...................................................................................................................102
History of Dentistry in Papua New Guinea: Dr. S. L. Perera:.........................................................111
Assessment of the Costs of Medicines and Laboratory Tests in the Management of Opportunistic Infections in Patients with HIV and AIDS at Port Moresby General Hospital: Nancy Bala and Phillip Kigodi:..................................................................................................................................113
INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUTHORS:..................................................................................................119
PACIFIC JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, Vol 7, No. 1, July 2010
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ISSN: 2072 - 1625 VOLUME 7, No 1
RESEARCH PAPERS: -----------------------------------------------------------: 4 to 62
USING HIGH PERFORMANCE LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY TO QUANTITATE ARTEMETHER AND ARTESUNATE ANTI-MALARIAL TABLETS IN THE NATIONAL CAPITAL DISTRICT, PAPUA NEW
Naomi T. Hehonah, J. Popon and Nigani Willie: -----------------------------------------: 4
LABORATORY EVALUATION OF TRADITIONALLY PRODUCED COCONUT OIL AS A SURFACE LARVACIDE AGAINST ANOPHELES STEPHENSI FOURTH INSTAR LARVAE:
Rodney L. Itaki and Setsuo Sugun: ---------------------------------------------------: 14
STATUS OF IODINE NUTRITION AMONG SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN (6 – 12 YEARS) IN
CHARACTERISATION OF METHICILLIN-RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS ISOLATES FROM BLOOD CULTURES IN SOUTH EAST ASIAN HOSPITALS: Paula L. Pusahai-Riman and W. B. Grubb: --------36
USING THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE (TSH) LEVELS IN CORD BLOOD TO ASSESS THE IODINE STATUS OF NEONATES Jamblyne Pamu, V. J. Temple, Apeawusu B. Amoa and Samson Grant:--- 52
SYNOPSIS OF PAPERS PRESENTED AT THE JOINT DIVISIONAL SEMINAR SERIES: MARCH TO JULY 2010: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------: 63 - 69
CANCER IN PAPUA NEW
ASSESSMENT OF HYPERHOMOCYSTEINEMIA AMONG CARDIOVASCULAR PATIENTS IN
INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUTHORS: -----------------------------------------------------: 70
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