Significance of Preventive measure
Preventive measures encompass diverse strategies across various disciplines. In medicine and health sciences, they involve actions to avert diseases, manage symptoms, and promote well-being, like hygiene, lifestyle adjustments, and vaccinations. They also include actions to prevent negative outcomes and are a key aspect of various scientific and historical practices. Across different fields, preventive measures aim to reduce risks, improve health, and maintain stability, highlighting their proactive role in addressing potential issues and promoting overall well-being.
Synonyms: Protective action, Proactive strategy, Deterrent action, Precaution, Safeguard, Protective measure, Deterrent, Prophylactic, Safety measure
In Dutch: Preventieve maatregel; In Finnish: Ennaltaehkäisevä toimenpide; In Spanish: Medida preventiva; In Portugese: Medida preventiva; In German: Vorbeugende Maßnahme; In Malay: Langkah pencegahan; In Swedish: Förebyggande åtgärd; In French: Mesure préventive; In Italian: Misura preventiva; In Polish: Środek zapobiegawczy
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Buddhist concept of 'Preventive measure'
Preventive measures in Buddhism include reciting the Ratana Sutta to dispel evil and actions taken to ensure proper monastic discipline and the safety of citizens from negative influences.
From: Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas
(1) Actions taken by the Venerable Ananda, including the recitation of the Ratana Sutta, to ward off the evil influences and ensure safety for the citizens.[1] (2) Actions taken by the Venerable Ananda in reciting the Ratana Sutta throughout Vesali to drive away evil spirits.[2]
From: Vinaya (2): The Mahavagga
(1) Actions taken by the saddhiviharika to ensure that the upajjhaya behaves properly and maintains the monastic discipline.[3]
Hindu concept of 'Preventive measure'
In Hinduism, preventive measures encompass lifestyle and dietary adjustments, hygiene, and Ayurvedic practices to avert disease, manage conditions, and maintain well-being. These strategies emphasize proactive healthcare, aligning with public health goals.
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) These are actions taken to reduce the risk of developing a disease or condition, such as adopting healthy lifestyle habits, receiving vaccinations, and undergoing screenings.[4] (2) Novel corona virus is constrained disease; therefore, we have only available option is preventive measures.[5] (3) A thorough understanding of Kriya-Kala is critical for early diagnosis to implement these.[6] (4) Shatkriya's Basti acts as one, maintaining an optimal state for spiritual practices, while Panchakarma's Basti emphasizes therapeutic detoxification.[7] (5) Ayurvedic treatment is based on two basic principles which are preventive and curative measures.[8]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) Decrease or eradicating habit of chewing areca nut play and important role in preventive measure aspect.[9] (2) Actions taken to avoid or minimize drug-induced consequences, as described in classical texts.[10] (3) This refers to actions taken to avoid or minimize potential health issues.[11] (4) It is suggested with complete knowledge regarding the origin to pathogenesis, helping to institute appropriate treatment and suggest these actions.[12] (5) These are for lifestyle disorders and based on fundamental principles in Ayurveda for a long and healthy life.[13]
From: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
(1) These are methods that include stopping disease development, enhancing immunity, using appropriate therapies, and following a healthy regimen.[14] (2) Several of these have been taken at a global level to protect the human race, due to the virulence of the virus, aiming to control its spread.[15] (3) Preventive measures for mycotoxin contamination and their toxic effects are not ideal or suitable in conventional medical practices, which is further complicated by the diversity of mycotoxins.[16] (4) These are actions taken to avoid the spread of disease, which are the primary focus in the absence of specific treatments or vaccines for COVID-19, with Ayurveda offering potential solutions.[17] (5) Preventive measures, also known as Svaath-Vritt, are part of the treatment in Ayurveda, which includes personal hygiene and daily routines.[18]
From: Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine)
(1) Strategies aimed at avoiding the transmission of leprosy and managing the disease through public health interventions.[19] (2) Actions taken to prevent diseases, which includes primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention levels.[20]
From: Charaka Samhita (English translation)
(1) Strategies or treatments aimed at preventing health issues or complications associated with different types of ailments.[21] (2) Steps advised to avoid the onset of diseases, including avoiding harmful practices and observing good conduct.[22]
From: Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story)
(1) Strategy suggested to guard against the attacks of the powerful enemy.[23]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) Actions taken to avert negative outcomes, particularly those related to supernatural or misfortunate events.[24]
The concept of Preventive measure in local and regional sources
Preventive measure, as defined by regional sources, includes the 'Shishira scheme' which focuses on diets, drug collection, diagnosis, and prognosis. It also involves introspection to understand reactions to change.
From: History of Science in South Asia
(1) The shishira scheme is defined as a system for preventive measures, including diets, collecting drugs, diagnosis, and prognosis, as the text states.[25]
From: Triveni Journal
(1) Toffler recommends introverting periodically to examine bodily and psychological reactions to change as this.[26]
The concept of Preventive measure in scientific sources
Preventive measures encompass actions to reduce risks of diseases, infections, and health issues. Examples include hygiene, vaccinations, lifestyle changes, environmental protection, and public health policies, all aimed at minimizing harm and promoting well-being.
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) It includes actions taken by public authorities to reduce the risk of disease transmission and protect the health of the population, and acceptability is a key factor in their effectiveness.[27] (2) It is something that women at risk of HIV acquisition should always use, such as condoms, while using hormonal contraceptives.[28] (3) These are actions taken to reduce the risk of contracting or spreading a disease, and the research explores the role of trust in information sources related to these measures.[29] (4) These are actions taken to avoid contracting HIV, like condom use, and are a central focus of the study in the context of knowledge and behavior.[30] (5) Urgent collaborative efforts are needed to develop refined clinical guidelines, targeted pharmacological approaches, and effective preventive measures, especially in the WHO African region.[31]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) These are actions taken to reduce the risk of a negative outcome, such as low back pain disability.[32] (2) In the present study, 100% of the participants indicated that they were willing to implement these against healthcare-associated tuberculosis infection.[33] (3) These are actions to stop intimate partner violence, and one of the strategic objectives established was to study the efficacy of such measures.[34] (4) This refers to actions taken to prevent something bad from happening, and the text states that promotive and preventive measures in eye health are lacking in the country.[35] (5) Articles providing evidence of these measures, early interventions, and evidence-based policies will provide practitioners and policymakers with the strategies to save lives and improve the quality of care.[36]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This phrase refers to actions taken to avoid the spread of a disease, such as using condoms or other safe practices. The adoption of preventive measures is often linked to knowledge and awareness of the disease, which influences behaviors to reduce the spread of HIV.[37] (2) Newborn screening is one of the recommended preventive measures and involves clinical examination and screening for hematological, metabolic, and hormonal disorders, which is a preventative step.[38] (3) These are actions taken to reduce exposure and slow the spread of the virus, such as physical distancing, and the implementation of the MCO to practice it.[39] (4) Actions taken to stop the spread of disease, in this case, the use of Chinese medicine for COVID-19.[40] (5) This is an action taken to stop a problem from occurring, and the study emphasized the need for such actions to address depression. Guidance is a key measure.[41]
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) The effectiveness of these was demonstrated in Australia, decreasing fluorosis prevalence.[42] (2) Developing these, early diagnosis, and treatment solutions requires a thorough understanding of the disease’s epidemiology and risk factors.[43] (3) These are actions taken to reduce the risk of contracting a disease or infection.[44] (4) Hydrolysis reactions are due to presence of moisture, catalytic species H +, and (OH).[45] (5) Nurses’ role in pharmaceutical care ranges a wide range, which includes educating the patient about the disease, educating the patient about possible preventive measures, and aiding in treatment and rehabilitation.[46]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) These are actions taken to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS, and they are included in the comprehensive approach to improve the health of the community.[47] (2) Preventive measures, such as the use of safer devices and administrative controls, are essential for protecting healthcare workers from BBF exposures and reducing the risk of bloodborne infections, and these measures should be improved.[48] (3) The urgency of population-directed preventive measures was emphasized to avoid an epidemic of atherosclerotic disease in this population.[49] (4) Actions taken to stop the spread of COVID-19, and the strategies will encourage compliance with other COVID-19 while promoting acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines.[50] (5) Treatment of related conditions, the use of preventive measures such as pharmaceutical agents, weight reduction programmes and special dietary supplements, and surgical procedures attempting to reverse existing weight problems, are expensive.[51]
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) These are measures taken to prevent complications, and the education session includes preventive measures, early mobilization and ice programme.[52] (2) These can be formulated for healthy individuals and treatment goals can be designed for patients with knee osteoarthritis, based on the study's findings.[53] (3) Actions and strategies developed to stop the occurrence or worsening of foot-related issues, reflecting a shift towards proactively addressing foot health rather than solely reacting to existing conditions.[54] (4) These are actions taken to reduce the likelihood of developing work-related musculoskeletal disorders, which can include implementing ergonomic principles and adjusting work practices.[55] (5) Actions taken to avoid heat-related illnesses, including adhering to guidelines for exercise in hot weather, awareness of risk factors, and early diagnosis and management of heat injury.[56]
From: Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research
(1) This refers to the practices and strategies used to reduce the risk of mastitis, such as teat dipping, which are discussed in the context of the study, as described in the text.[57] (2) This refers to actions taken to stop or reduce the spread of the disease, such as vaccination.[58] (3) These are actions taken to prevent something undesirable, and they are important to protect public health and safety.[59] (4) The text states that restricting the importation of susceptible animals from infected areas to disease-free areas is the most important sanitary preventive measure.[60] (5) Preventive measures are actions taken to reduce the risk of disease transmission and protect animal populations, including vaccination, improved biosecurity, and enhanced disease surveillance.[61]
From: South African Journal of HIV Medicine
(1) Preventive measures are actions taken to reduce the risk of getting an infection, with a need for more effort in this regard for people living with HIV.[62] (2) These are actions taken to avoid the transmission of HIV/AIDS, such as using condoms, which are being studied in the context of long-distance truck drivers. The study investigates the knowledge of these measures and their effectiveness in reducing the risk of infection.[63] (3) These are actions taken to prevent the spread of HIV, such as PMTCT, and the study highlights the impact of these measures on HIV prevalence.[64] (4) These are actions taken to reduce the risk of illness or infection, including vaccination and social distancing, and are important in the context of public health.[65] (5) The document outlines several of these actions to be taken to avert further needlestick injuries in patients, particularly in overcrowded facilities.[66]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Actions taken to avoid exposure to hazards, informed by current information.[67] (2) These are described as never using any drug unless there is a good indication, as indicated in the text.[68] (3) An action taken to stop something from happening, such as using the antibiofilm efficacy of bacteriophages against nosocomial infections.[69]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) It refers to the actions taken by local services after individuals tested positive and were reported to them.[70] (2) Preventive measures based on the needs of the population under examination should be established to increase the number of 6-year-old children who are free of caries.[71] (3) Preventive measures are actions taken to reduce the risk of developing a condition or injury, such as implementing strategies to avoid temporomandibular disorders.[72] (4) It can be monitored through adherence to a healthy lifestyle.[73] (5) Actions taken to avoid the occurrence of negative behavior, should be implemented by referees on the field, including setting clear expectations for players before the match.[74]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) These and corrective measures need to be adopted to curb plastic losses during the life cycle of seafood products.[75] (2) These encouraging findings are in keeping with other studies that found that people who had experienced a flood before were more likely to take these actions in the future, such as installing flood barriers or elevating their homes.[76] (3) The study indicates that preventive measures for seawater intrusion and its influencing parameters could be applied more effectively in certain regions of Jeju Island based on the percentage of area with a high vulnerability.[77] (4) This refers to actions taken to avoid or minimize a potential problem, such as food waste, before it occurs, helping to reduce its impact.[78] (5) These could be taken in a timely fashion, at the least minimizing the damages and extending the life of the pavements, by identifying the areas where the most distresses concentrate and to link their origin with local characteristics.[79]
From: South African Journal of Psychiatry
(1) This study indicates that preventive measures should target women with mental illness, especially those with a history of suicide attempts and diagnoses of MDD and/or BPT.[80] (2) These are actions taken to stop something bad from happening, like the spread of disease, and they include social distancing and hand hygiene, which nurses are knowledgeable about.[81] (3) These are actions taken to prevent something undesirable from happening, and the text discusses the institution of these measures as far as possible, before soldiers go on missions.[82] (4) Preventive measures are needed for primary care physicians, nursing personnel, teachers, and parents to help identify risk factors for parasuicide, and it is important to develop training programs for them.[83] (5) These are the actions and strategies designed to prevent or reduce the incidence of body shaming and its adverse effects on adolescents, aiming to enhance their psychological resilience and well-being.[84]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) Preventive measures are the steps taken by the Church to protect the faithful from the spread of COVID-19, including granting dispensation from attending Mass and encouraging spiritual communication through media.[85] (2) If the resignation was purely on account of his sexual misbehavior, these should have been implemented on an institutional level.[86] (3) These are the measures that severely restrict the terrorist suspect’s freedom of movement and assets, such as the freezing of assets and a ban on transit through EU Member States.[87] (4) The aims of public health are best fulfilled when citizens voluntarily follow them without government coercion.[88]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Preventive measures are crucial for mitigating the adverse health effects of climate change, requiring appropriate decisions and ensured access for vulnerable populations.[89] (2) An action taken to prevent the occurrence of a condition, such as using medication to stop seizures before they happen.[90]