https://ijhcr.com/index.php/ijhcr <p style="text-align: justify;">International Journal of Health and Clinical Research (IJHCR) is an open-access; freely accessible, online and print monthly peer-reviewed international journal publishes a wide spectrum of advanced research on all medical specialties including ethical and social issues. IJHCR is a gateway to enlighten the latest research/issues happening all around the world of medical and health sciences.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The journal publishes Original research articles in the form of full-length papers or short communications especially those with multidisciplinary nature. The journal welcomes review articles, mini-reviews, case reports, letter to the editor, guest editorial or commentaries.</p> IJHCR Publicaion en-US International Journal of Health and Clinical Research 2590-325X https://ijhcr.com/index.php/ijhcr/article/view/5459 <p>Background: Uncorrected refractive error is a major cause of avoidablevisionimpairment which significantly affects every aspectof a human’s lifeand is a treatable cause of visualimpairment that can be easily corrected by the use ofspectacles whichremains atime-tested to correct refractive errors.Method: Thishospital-basedobservational study was conducted in the OPD of the Department of Ophthalmology, Government Medical College, Jammu over a period of three months from January 2022 to March 2022.A total of 212 patientswere asked questions regarding knowledge, attitude, and perception regarding spectacle use. Data was interpreted in both descriptive and inferential statistics i.e., frequency and percentage distributionusing SPSS, version 20.0. Results: It was observed that the majority of patients were in the age group of 28-37 years (32.54%) and the male: female ratio was 1.14:1.Most (56.41%) of the patients had inadequate knowledge regarding the use of spectacles. There was a mixed perception and a favorable attitude noted among study participants. Themost common problem faced was the fogging of glasses (70.2%). Conclusions: It was concluded that some of these issues are minor and can be corrected using better quality lenses available nowadays. Lenses can be chosen according to the needs. However, there is an issue of financial expense due to frames and glasses. Education and propagation of information about refractive errors and spectacle use in schools and colleges by various stakeholders would help in clearing the fallacies and any misconceptions regarding the use of spectacle use. A concerted effort from eye care professionals, mass media, and ministries of health and education in India, should thus be the way forward.</p> Avleen Kaur Summaiya Irshad Copyright (c) 2024 Avleen Kaur, Summaiya Irshad http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2024-04-30 2024-04-30 7 2 1 3 https://ijhcr.com/index.php/ijhcr/article/view/5460 <p>Background&amp; Objective: Anemia is prevalent among geriatric populations and can have significant implications for health outcomes. Understanding the hematological profile of geriatric patients, particularly the morphological and etiological classification of anemia, is crucial for effective management and intervention.This study aimed to investigate the demographic characteristics, etiology, and correlation of red blood cell indices with anemia in geriatric patients presenting at a tertiary care hospital. Methods: A prospective analysis was conducted on data from geriatric patients with anemia, focusing on age, gender distribution and etiology. Hemoglobin levels and hematological indices were correlated with underlying causes of anemia. Results: The majority of participants (83.6%) fell within the 65-75 age range, with a slightly higher representation of females (56.2%). Iron deficiency (35.2%) was the most common cause of anemia, followed by anemia of unknown etiology (34.2%), anemia of chronic diseases (19.6%), megaloblastic anemia (8.5%), and dimorphic anemia (2.5%). Correlation analysis revealed distinct patterns in red blood cell indices across different etiological subtypes, with significant differences in hemoglobin levels, mean corpuscular volume, mean corpuscular hemoglobin, mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration, and red cell distribution width. Conclusion: The study provides valuable insights into the hematological profile of geriatric patients with anemia, highlighting the prevalence, causes, and correlations associated with this condition. These findings underscore the importance of comprehensive assessment and tailored management strategies for older adults with anemia. Prospective, multicenter studies are needed to validate these findings and improve outcomes for geriatric patients with anemia.</p> Roshani A. Patel Manisha Singh Copyright (c) 2024 Roshani A. Patel, Manisha Singh http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2024-04-30 2024-04-30 7 2 4 8