This study examines the application of Chi-Square test in time series data which considers mixed model structure and linear trending curve. The is applied to seasonal variances Buys-Ballot table. emphasis assess validity using empirical examples. One hundred simulated numerical examples are used illustrate applicability test. Using example, successfully recorded 100% times for model. expresses ...

OBJECTIVE To compare the excision of primary pterygium by bare sclera technique and excision combined with amniotic membrane transplantation (AMT). STUDY DESIGN An experimental study. PLACE AND DURATION OF STUDY Eye Department, Military Hospital, Rawalpindi, presently known as Armed Forces Institute of Ophthalmology, Rawalpindi, from May 2007 to July 2008. METHODOLOGY A pilot study of 70 ...

INTRODUCTION The seroprevalence study was performed in Vojvodina during May and June 2010 in order to asses the effects of the 2009 pandemic influenza A(H1N1)v epidemic on herd immunity. It was a part of the Serbian Ministry of Health funded nationwide study. OBJECTIVE Prevalence of antibodies against 2009 pandemic influenza A(H1N1)v was determined in a 1% sample of the population monitored f...

OBJECTIVE To assess Mexico City physicians' knowledge and practices regarding cervical cancer and human papillomavirus (HPV) to compare obstetricians/gynecologists (ob/gyns) and general practitioners (GPs) on these variables. MATERIAL AND METHODS In April 2003, 187 ob/gyns and GPs working in 15 hospitals affiliated with the Federal District Secretary of Health (SSDF) completed a self-administ...

Stigma, considered a social disease, is more apparent in developing societies which are driven by various social affairs, and influences adherence to treatment. The aim of the present study was to examine levels of social stigma related to tuberculosis (TB) in sociodemographic context and identify the effects of sociodemographic factors on stigma. The study sample consisted of 372 TB patients. ...