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Patients frequently struggle with controlling their diabetes and need the assistance of caregivers for effective self-management because managing diabetes requires a variety of strategies, including diet, glucose monitoring, and exercise. This study aimed to examine the effect of caregiver involvement in T2DM education within a community on patients’ diabetes care outcomes.</p> <p><strong>Methods:</strong> Based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, a systematic review of all published studies from the earliest record to May 2022 that reported adult caregivers of T2DM patients who participated in educational interventions concerning diabetes management and that reported one or more outcomes of the interventions were conducted. Four databases were used, including PubMed, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, and CINAHL. The meta-analysis focused on glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels among randomized controlled trials (RCTs), with additional attention to lipid levels. Review Manager 5.4 was used to perform this meta-analysis.</p> <p><strong>Results:</strong> A total of 17 out of 683 studies were synthesized. Involvement of caregivers in T2DM education is shown to reduce body mass index and HbA1c. This involvement also improves patients’ knowledge, physical activity, and self-efficacy, but the effect on medication adherence varies. A meta-analysis of six RCT studies shows that caregiver involvement in T2DM education reduced pooled HbA1c levels by 0.83 (95% Confidence interval: −1.27–−0.38) compared to involvement (p = 0.0003). Meta-analysis of three types of lipids (low-density lipoprotein, total cholesterol, and high-density lipoprotein) showed no strong evidence that caregiver participation in diabetes education improved lipid levels.</p> <p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Caregivers play key roles in diabetes management and can contribute to improving patient HbA1c levels. Future research should focus on enhancing caregiver participation in T2DM education.</p>2023-12-30T00:00:00+01:00Copyright (c) 2023 Jeongyeon Kim, Jiyoun Song, Aluem Tark, Soyeon Park, Kyungmi Woohttps://www.jhsci.ba/ojs/index.php/jhsci/article/view/2146Comparative study of long-term effects of atorvastatin and rosuvastatin on fasting glucose and hemoglobin A1c in patients with cardiovascular diseases2023-05-14T20:37:09+02:00Nahida Srabovićnahida.srabovic@untz.baMonika Rustemović Čorbićmonika.rustemovic@gmail.comEsmeralda Dautovićesmeralda.dautovic@untz.baAida Smajlovićaida.smajlovic@untz.baAdaleta Softićadaleta.mulaomerovic@untz.baAnida Delimehićanida.delimehic@hotmail.comJasmina Grapkić Aličićgrapkicalicic@gmail.comDamir Terzićdamirterzic80@gmail.comEmina Hodžićhodzicemina1983@gmail.comArnela Šakušić Mujićarenela.sakusic84@yahoo.comEzaneta Merdanovićezaneta.m@gmail.comZerina Sakićzerinah_92@hotmail.comEldina Žunićeldina.bro@gmail.comMehmed Salkićdrmesasalkic@hotmail.comAida Ždralićaida-zdralic@hotmail.com<p><strong>Introduction:</strong> Statins are lipid lowering medications, used for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases (CVD), but have shown to increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes mellitus. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of high-potency statins, atorvastatin, and rosuvastatin on fasting glucose (FG) and hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) in CVD patients.</p> <p><strong>Methods:</strong> The case–control study included 123 patients from Tuzla Canton, Bosnia, and Herzegovina, with a diagnosis of CVD, treated in three health centers: Public Health Center Gračanica, Banovići, and Čelić. Of total patients, 84 were statin users (39 atorvastatin users and 45 rosuvastatin users) and 39 were not. Demographic data, diagnosis, and data of the therapy were taken from the medical records, as well as data of the FG and HbA1c, measured before or within 3 months of the statin therapy introduction. For the same patients, FG and HbA1c were also measured at least 3 months after the introduction of therapy.</p> <p><strong>Results:</strong> Obtained results have shown a significant increase of FG in CVD patients on statin therapy in relation to control (p = 0.034). Comparing the diabetogenic effects of atrovastatin and rosuvastatin, it was found that the HbA1c in patients on atorvastatin therapy was significantly higher comparing to those on rosuvastatain therapy (p = 0.028). The FG was significantly increased (p = 0.027) after atrovastatin therapy. Similar results were obtained in diabetogenic CVD patients, where HbA1c on atorvastatin therapy was significantly higher comparing to HbA1c in those on rosuvastatain therapy (p = 0.039). A significant correlation was found between the increase in FG and HbA1c with the duration of atorvastatin therapy (p = 0.001 and p = 0.033), and between the increase in HbA1c and the duration of rosuvastatin therapy (p = 0.001).</p> <p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> Long-term therapy with high-potency statins, atorvastatin, and rosuvastatin, may increase levels of FG and HbA1c in patients with CVD, where atorvastatin shows more significant effects.</p>2023-12-30T00:00:00+01:00Copyright (c) 2023 Nahida Srabović, Monika Rustemović Čorbić, Esmeralda Dautović, Aida Smajlović, Adaleta Softić, Anida Delimehić, Jasmina Grapkić Aličić, Damir Terzić, Emina Hodžić, Arnela Šakušić Mujić, Ezaneta Merdanović, Zerina Sakić, Eldina Žunić, Mehmed Salkić, Aida Ždralićhttps://www.jhsci.ba/ojs/index.php/jhsci/article/view/2234Differences in Burnout Aspects in Croatian Nursing Students – A Cross-Sectional Study2023-08-27T21:12:02+02:00Adriano Friganovićadriano@hdmsarist.hrSnjezana Čukljeksnjezana.cukljek@zvu.hrSandra Boškovićsandra.boskovic@fzsri.uniri.hrBiljana Kurtovićbiljana.kurtovic@zvu.hrIrena Kovačevićirena.kovacevic@zvu.hrMarija Spevanmspevan@fzsri.uniri.hrJosip Brusićanesteziologija.gls@kbc-rijeka.hrKristian Civkakristian.civka@hdmsarist.hr<p><strong>Introduction:</strong> Burnout syndrome is a growing concern among nursing students, potentially impacting their academic success and future professional performance. This study aimed to explore the prevalence of burnout syndrome in Croatian nursing students and examine the associations between burnout and demographic features (age, gender, year of study, part-time or full-time study).</p> <p><strong>Methods:</strong> A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted with 423 nursing students from the University of Applied Health Sciences, Zagreb, and the Faculty of Health Sciences, Rijeka. The Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI); MBI human services survey was used to assess burnout levels.</p> <p><strong>Results:</strong> Nursing students at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Rijeka, experienced higher burnout levels than those at the University of Applied Health Sciences, Zagreb (χ2 = 10.214, ss = 2, p = 0.006). Significant associations were found between burnout levels and age, gender, year of study, and enrolment status. Specifically, younger students, female students, and full-time students reported higher levels of emotional exhaustion (EE). 2nd-year students reported lower EE than their first and 3rd-year peers.</p> <p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> This study underscores the importance of recognizing and addressing the unique needs and stressors faced by different subgroups of nursing students. Tailored interventions and support systems are essential for alleviating burnout and promoting well-being in nursing students. Further research, including longitudinal studies, is required to better understand burnout progression and to inform the development of effective strategies for reducing burnout in nursing education.</p>2023-12-30T00:00:00+01:00Copyright (c) 2023 Adriano Friganović, Snježana Čukljek, Sandra Bošković, Biljana Kurtović, Irena Kovačević, Marija Spevan, Josip Brusić, Kristian Civkahttps://www.jhsci.ba/ojs/index.php/jhsci/article/view/2203The relationship between personality traits, dental anxiety, and self-reported bruxism among health professional students: A cross-sectional study2023-09-18T09:14:52+02:00Smitha Sammith Shettysmitha.shetty@manipal.eduShibani Shettydrshibanishetty@gmail.comSwapna B.V.swapna.bv@manipal.edu<p><strong>Introduction:</strong> Dental anxiety proves to be the hurdle for dental care, making self-awareness among the population more crucial. Similarly, bruxism has also been reported to be due to stress, but the pathophysiology has not been clearly understood. The current research aims to explore the association of personality traits with bruxism and dental anxiety among health professional students.</p> <p><strong>Methods:</strong> A total of 120 dental and medical students were included in our study. All the participants received three different questionnaires: The “modified dental anxiety scale” questionnaire to measure dental anxiety, the “modified bruxism assessment questionnaire” to assess the presence of bruxism, and “the big five inventory” to identify the personality trait. The collected data were statistically evaluated with significance at p < 0.05.</p> <p><strong>Results:</strong> Comparison of dental anxiety among professional students showed significantly (p < 0.001) higher anxiety among medical than dental students. Analyzing the prevalence of bruxism revealed awake bruxism to be significantly (p < 0.05) higher in males than females. On analyzing the relation between personality traits and dental anxiety, a positive correlation was seen between the neuroticism type of personality (r = 0.193, p < 0.05) and dental anxiety, especially in females.</p> <p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> The prevalence of self-reported awake bruxism was higher among male students, indicating the necessity for more investigation to ascertain the influence of various psychological factors. The correlation between dental anxiety and neuroticism type of personality trait points out the importance of identifying these individuals in a clinical setting and implementing strategies to reduce anxiety and enhance motivation for treatment.</p>2023-12-30T00:00:00+01:00Copyright (c) 2023 Smitha Sammith Shetty, Shibani Shetty, B. V. Swapnahttps://www.jhsci.ba/ojs/index.php/jhsci/article/view/2261Mental well-being of teachers working at home during the COVID-19 pandemic 2023-11-07T08:10:22+01:00Dzenana Husremovićdzenana.husremovic@ff.unsa.baHana Sarajlićhana.sarajlic@unze.ba<p><strong>Introduction:</strong> Teachers in Bosnia and Herzegovina had insufficient skills in educational technology but had to lead the introduction of online teaching and adapt all aspects of the educational process to the online environment, which placed a great burden on them. The main objective of this research was to identify the challenges faced by teachers during the lockdown period. The sudden shift to online teaching, lack of preparation, and social isolation resulted in significant changes in job demands, perceived control, and social support in the workplace.</p> <p><strong>Methods:</strong> A correlational study was conducted with a sample of 345 employees in the education sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Descriptive analysis, multiple regression analysis, and t-tests were performed using SPSS version 20.0.</p> <p><strong>Results:</strong> The results indicate that teachers who did not have adequate workspace at home experienced greater workload but remained highly motivated. High job demands and low social support at work are associated with increased stress and decreased psychophysical functioning, while higher social support is associated with higher life satisfaction. In addition, higher job demands and stronger social support were related to greater intrinsic and extrinsic motivation at work.</p> <p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> Results show that teachers lacking proper home workspaces reported their work as notably more demanding and stress-inducing, with a reported decline in their overall psychophysical well-being. Moreover, they expressed a reduced sense of control over their work, diminished social support, and lower levels of life satisfaction. These findings provide a valuable foundation for developing recommendations to address crisis situations in education, particularly when teachers transition from physical classrooms to virtual spaces, which is also important for online teaching and learning in typical times.</p>2023-12-30T00:00:00+01:00Copyright (c) 2023 Dženana Husremović, Hana Sarajlićhttps://www.jhsci.ba/ojs/index.php/jhsci/article/view/2201Plantar calcaneal spurs and their connection with lumbar herniating discs2023-07-17T15:08:06+02:00Elton Spahiuespahiu@ust.edu.al Altin Erindaerindi@ust.edu.alLindita Agollilagolli@ust.edu.al<p><strong>Introduction:</strong> Calcaneal spurs are bony triangular projections of varying sizes that are found on the calcaneum. By analyzing the incidence of plantar spurs and lumbar herniated disks, the current research aims to provide a reliable baseline for determining the pathological significance of spurs with herniated disks.</p> <p><strong>Methods:</strong> Consecutive patients who had visited a local physiotherapy clinic for plantar calcaneal spurs between October 2022 and February 2023 with no self-reported comorbidities such as diabetes or vascular diseases were qualified for the study. Of the eligible subjects, a total of 84 patients were randomly selected from the clinic’s database. All 84 patients were subjected to weight-bearing lateral foot radiographs and magnetic resonance imaging scans. A Visual Analog Scale (VAS) was used to measure heel pain. Associations between the presence of spurs, herniated disks, sex, body mass index (BMI), and heel pain were then explored.</p> <p><strong>Results:</strong> Of the 84 patients, 40 were males (48%) and 44 females (52%), with a mean age of 64.2 ± 5.6 years. The mean BMI was 28.5 ± 5.2 kg/m2. From the analysis of the imaging examination results, of the 84 patients with calcaneal spurs, 40 (48%) had lumbar disk herniation at L5-S1, 38 (45%) at L4-L5, 1 (1%) high lumbar herniations, and 5 (6%) no hernia. Women accounted for 45% of L5-S1 herniations and 41% of L4-L5 herniations. Pearson correlation between the variables speaks for a positive weak (r = 0.33) and significant relationship between VAS and weight and between VAS and BMI (r = 0.436, p < 0.001).</p> <p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> Given the high percentage of patients suffering concomitantly from plantar calcaneal spurs and discal hernias (94%), we assume that there might be a probable link between the two disorders.</p>2023-12-30T00:00:00+01:00Copyright (c) 2023 Elton Spahiu, Altin Erindi, Lindita Agollihttps://www.jhsci.ba/ojs/index.php/jhsci/article/view/2373Health locus of control and sociodemographic factors in older adults: Insights from exercise programs – Cross-sectional study2023-11-17T08:15:34+01:00Mateja Znikamateja.znika@gmail.comSpomenka Tomek-Roksandićtomekroksandic@gmail.com<p><strong>Introduction:</strong> Aging is an inherent and progressive process affecting all living organisms, characterized by physical, mental, and psychological changes. With the societal changes that involve rapid information exchange, there is also a change in the behavior of older individuals. The aim of this study is to analyze the level of health locus of control in older adults participating in exercise programs and its association with certain sociodemographic factors.</p> <p><strong>Methods:</strong> This cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2018 to March 2019. A total of 200 individuals aged 65 and older, who were participating in free exercise programs, were included. Among them, 190 were female, and only 10 were male. For the purposes of this study, the Health Locus of Control Scale (Croatian- ZLK-90) and a general questionnaire on demographic characteristics were used. The questionnaire was completed in a traditional pen-and-paper format.</p> <p><strong>Results:</strong> The results of the Health Locus of Control Scale revealed that, among the respondents, the Eo scale (Circumstances) component had the highest median score of 21.00, while the Evd scale (Important Others) showed the lowest median at 18.00. Furthermore, the findings indicated statistically significant differences in certain subscales of the Health locus of control scale. Specifically, there was a significant difference in the Eo scale (Circumstances) associated with the respondents’ level of education, with the highest ranks found among individuals with the lowest education level. A statistically significant difference was also observed in the factor related to respondents’ living arrangements, demonstrating a significant variation in the I scale (Internal Locus) for those who live alone.</p> <p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> This study unveiled the health-related locus of control level and its correlation with demographic characteristics<br />in older adults engaged in exercise programs. The findings provide valuable insights into the relationship between the health locus of control and specific traits of the active older population.</p>2023-12-30T00:00:00+01:00Copyright (c) 2023 Mateja Znika, Spomenka Tomek Roksandićhttps://www.jhsci.ba/ojs/index.php/jhsci/article/view/2357Benefits of low-dose carotid CT angiography in stroke patients2023-11-09T12:27:53+01:00Haris Kurićhariskuric7989@gmail.comSpomenka Kristićspomenka79@net.hrMelika Bukvićmelikabukvic@gmail.comJasna Strika-Kurićjasna.strika@hotmail.comSandra Vegar-Zubovićsandra.vegar@gmail.comAdnan Beganovićadnanbeg@gmail.comMerim Jusufbegovićmjusufbegovic@gmail.comFuad Julardžijafuad.julardzija@fzs.unsa.baAdnan Šehićadnan.sehic@fzs.unsa.ba<p><strong>Introduction:</strong> Computed tomography angiography (CTA) represents the gold standard as a method for the diagnosis of carotid artery diseases. The current topic is the use of CTA for the evaluation of carotid arteries with a reduction in the dose of contrast agent and dose of ionizing radiation, which, with adequate preparation, would enable the use of this method in some risk groups. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and image quality of a new low-dose CTA protocol in comparison with a standard protocol.</p> <p><strong>Methods:</strong> Forty patients with recumbent ischemic stroke were included in the study, twenty of whom underwent lowdose CTA, and the remaining twenty underwent a standard CTA protocol of the carotid arteries.</p> <p><strong>Results:</strong> No significant difference was found between the mean values of CT number (Hounsfield unit), signal-to-noise ratio, contrast-to-noise ratio, and subjective assessment of image quality in the comparison of the control and experimental groups. CT dose index, volume, and dose length product were significantly lower in patients who underwent lowdose carotid CTA. There was no significant difference in the degree of carotid stenosis between color Doppler and CTA.</p> <p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> The use of the low-dose protocol for carotid CTA allows the application of this method in risk groups, in which it was previously not possible to perform, with the same image quality in comparison with the standard protocol.</p>2023-12-30T00:00:00+01:00Copyright (c) 2023 Haris Kurić, Spomenka Kristić, Jasna Strika-Kurić, Sandra Vegar-Zubović, Adnan Beganović, Merim Jusufbegović, Fuad Julardžija, Adnan Šehićhttps://www.jhsci.ba/ojs/index.php/jhsci/article/view/2419Comparison of values of crestal bone loss around dental implants: A comparative study2023-12-11T12:01:56+01:00Muhamed Ajanovićajanovic@bih.net.baAlma Kamberakamber@sf.unsa.baSelma Tosum Pošković selma_tosum@hotmail.comAlmir Derviševićdervisevicalmir@hotmail.comKemal Tucakkemal197tucak@hotmail.com<p><strong>Introduction:</strong> Many studies have examined values of crestal bone loss according surgical techniques, time of implant placement (immediate post-extraction or after alveolar socket healing), platform switching or convectional platform, surface of the implant, functional loading (immediate or delayed), etc.</p> <p><strong>Methods:</strong> This study analyzed a total of 443 dental implants on 115 images: 161 Bredent blueSKY dental implants and 282 Ritter spiral dental implants. All images were taken at the Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Sarajevo: before implantation and after 1 year of functional loading. Crestal bone loss was measured on the mesial and distal side of each implant from the coronal portion of the abutment to the noticeable margin of the alveolar bone.</p> <p><strong>Results:</strong> There is statistically significant differences between Bredent blueSKY and Ritter spiral dental implants regarding mesial (p < 0.001, df = 441, t<sub>stat</sub> = −64.22) and distal (p < 0.001, df = 441, t<sub>stat</sub> = −151.21) bone losses.</p> <p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> Platform switching dental implants showed more bone loss on the mesial and distal side of implant than dental implants with conventional platform.</p>2023-12-30T00:00:00+01:00Copyright (c) 2023 Muhamed Ajanović, Alma Kamber, Selma Tosum Pošković, Almir Dervišević, Kemal Tucak