https://worldwidejournals.org.in/index.php/wwjournals <p>World Wide Journals was founded in Ahmedabad (India) in 2011 by Dr. Khansa Memon. World Wide Journals is known as an innovative nursing, psychology, counseling, public health, social work, gerontology, and rehabilitation publisher. Dr. S. Menon is the CEO of World Wide Journals PVT LTD, which is privately held by Dr. Khansa Memon.</p> <p>The primary goal of this open access online journal is to publish original research papers in all the subjects. It intends to publish 12 issues a year and is currently accepting manuscripts. World Wide Journals will also keep all the traditional features of paper print such as a unique cover page for every issue, continuous volume, issue, and page numbers. All manuscripts including reviews will be subjected to peer review and published online every 1st Day of the Month after acceptance.</p> <p>The Journal is registered with National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources, New Delhi having ISSN registration number 2249-555X.</p> World Wide Journals en-US World Wide Journals 2249-555X https://worldwidejournals.org.in/index.php/wwjournals/article/view/110 <p>Background: Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) remain the most frequently encountered hospital-acquired infections. Their<br>occurrence is influenced by multiple clinical and demographic risk factors. Objective: This study aimed to explore the relationship between<br>symptomatic CAUTI and commonly reported high-risk variables. Methods: A cross-sectional analysis was carried out over a 12-month period,<br>enrolling 100 patients with indwelling urinary catheters. Symptomatic CAUTI was identified using established diagnostic criteria. Potential<br>contributing factors such as age, sex, duration of catheterization, diabetes, immunosuppressive therapy, and underlying medical conditions were<br>examined for association. Results: The incidence of CAUTI was calculated at 25.67 per 1,000 catheter days. The highest frequency was noted<br>among patients aged 71–80 years. Diabetes mellitus was strongly associated with infection, conferring nearly six-fold higher odds. Similarly,<br>neurological disorders (Odds Ratio 5.16) and respiratory diseases (Odds Ratio 6.44) were significant risk factors. Patients with pre-existing<br>urological or nephrological conditions demonstrated the greatest vulnerability, with an odds ratio of 13.27. Conclusion: Identifying individuals at<br>increased risk of CAUTI is essential for guiding preventive strategies. Limiting catheter duration, optimizing glycemic control, and ensuring<br>adherence to aseptic practices during insertion and maintenance are key measures. Incorporating a structured “catheter care bundle” may further<br>decrease infection rates.</p> Dr. Swati Sahai Dr. Swati Sahai Dr. David Agatha Dr. David Agatha Copyright (c) 2026 World Wide Journals 2026-01-26 2026-01-26 13 03 https://worldwidejournals.org.in/index.php/wwjournals/article/view/106 <p>Hygrophila auriculata (Schumach.) Heine., a medicinal herb widely used in Ayurveda and folk medicine, has garnered attention for its diverse pharmacological properties. Native to the Indian subcontinent, this plant is traditionally used to treat jaundice, inflammation, diabetes and kidney disorders. Rich in phytochemicals such as flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins, terpenoids and phenolics, it exhibits a broad spectrum of biological activities. This review critically evaluates the phytoconstituents and pharmacological effects of H. auriculata, highlighting antioxidant, antimicrobial, antihyperglycemic, nephroprotective and anticancer properties, as well as its emerging role in green nanotechnology. Gaps in current research and future directions for therapeutic exploitation are also discussed.</p> Shilpa. L. S Shilpa. L. S Manonmani. R Manonmani. R Haripriya. B Haripriya. B Praveena Anitta. A Praveena Anitta. A Copyright (c) 2026 World Wide Journals 2026-01-10 2026-01-10 13 03 https://worldwidejournals.org.in/index.php/wwjournals/article/view/109 <p>Context: Vector control is an effective way to prevent and reduce malaria transmission. If coverage of<br>Insecticide Treated Bed Net within a specic area is high enough (&gt;80%), then a measure of protection<br>will be conferred across the community. To describe the ownership and utilization of Insecti Aims: cide Treated Bed Net in<br>households of under- ve children in rural areas. The study was community based cross sectional stud Settings And Design: y.<br>Methods and Material: The nal analysis was done on 440 households of under-ve children. The mothers were interviewed<br>with pre-designed, pre tested, semi-structured schedule. The data were analyzed usi Statistical Analysis Used: ng Epi-Info.<br>Descriptive statistics were used to summarize variables. Bivariate analysis and comparisons of proportions between groups<br>were analyzed using chi square (χ2) at 95% condence interval (CI). Out of 440 households, 305 household (69.3%) Results:<br>owned at least one LLIN, 173 household (39.3%) in which under-ve children slept under LLIN. Following explanatory variables<br>were statistically associated with under-ve children slept under LLIN in the previous night: household belonging to nuclear<br>family (OR = 1.92; CI [1.20-3.07]); Mothers received malaria prevention and control message in past month (OR = 1.65; CI [1.11-<br>2.45]); Mothers knew benets of bed net in the prevention of malaria (OR =2.56; CI [1.33-4.89]). Communication Conclusions:<br>programme with special focus on mothers for utilization of bed net should be well planned and implemented to achieve<br>elimination of malaria from India by 2030.</p> Dr Ezhilarasan Selvaraju Dr Ezhilarasan Selvaraju Dr Pawan Kumar Goel Dr Pawan Kumar Goel Dr Arun Kumar Dr Arun Kumar Dr Neeraj Gour Dr Neeraj Gour Dr Abhishek Singh Dr Abhishek Singh Copyright (c) 2026 World Wide Journals 2026-01-26 2026-01-26 13 03