Prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility pattern of bacteriuria among HIV-seropositive patients attending the Bamenda Regional Hospital, Cameroon.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diagnosis of upper gastrointestinal (UGI) diseases is often made on clinical grounds alone in Nigeria due to lack of endoscopic facilities. The validity of using such diagnosis is presently unknown. OBJECTIVE:The study aimed to determine: age and sex distribution of patients presenting for UGI endoscopy; pa...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Agbakwuru EA,Fatusi AO,Ndububa DA,Alatise OI,Arigbabu OA,Akinola DO

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The morbid effects of urinary bilharziasis are becoming more evident with the advent of sophisticated diagnostics such as ultrasound. However, such diagnosis of Schistosoma haematobium morbidity is often hampered by lack of funds, proper equipment, or training. OBJECTIVE:We performed a cross-sectional inves...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Brouwer KC,Munatsi A,Ndhlovu PD,Wagatsuma Y,Shiff CJ

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:Chronic pain classification in HIV positive patients is essential for diagnosis and treatment. However, this is rarely done despite association with poor outcomes. Methods:A cross-sectional survey of 345 consented patients at a specialized HIV care center in Uganda was conducted. Chronic pain was defined ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Mwesiga EK,Kaddumukasa M,Mugenyi L,Nakasujja N

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the slight progress made on Antenatal Care (ANC) utilization, skilled delivery care service utilization in Ethiopia is still far-below any acceptable standards. Only 10% of women receive assistance from skilled birth attendants either at home or at health institutions, and as a result the country is ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Fekadu M,Regassa N

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and Hepatitis C virus (HCV) are both major global health concerns as they cause high mortality and morbidity in the developing countries. However, while data exists for the co-infection in other countries, little or no information can be found with regard to the sero-preval...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Duru MU,Aluyi HS,Anukam KC

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Substance use among youth is a worldwide epidemic that impacts negatively on the health sector as well as the family and society. Early student life is a time of tremendously high motivation to conform to the behaviours, values, and attitudes that are valued by the youth culture. They observe their peers' be...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Steyl T,Phillips J

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Uganda, morbidity and mortality among adolescent mothers and their children are high. Social factors behind this problem need to be better understood. OBJECTIVE:To explore problems that pregnant adolescents face in order to design appropriate policies and interventions. METHODS:This was a descriptive st...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Atuyambe L,Mirembe F,Johansson A,Kirumira EK,Faxelid E

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:IMCI was launched in Uganda in June 1995 and has so far been implemented in most districts. However, reports indicate that counselling is poorly performed and that health providers find IMCI counselling the most difficult component to implement. OBJECTIVES:The study was carried out to assess IMCI-trained he...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Karamagi CA,Lubanga RG,Kiguli S,Ekwaru PJ,Heggenhougen K

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) is within the top five occupational illnesses in Zimbabwe. Workers at a mining company complained about loss of hearing at the mine clinic. OBJECTIVE:To determine the prevalence of NIHL among employees at the Mine. METHODS:We conducted a descriptive cross sectional study a...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Chadambuka A,Mususa F,Muteti S

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Uptake of HIV counseling and testing (HCT) among informal sector workers is not well documented. OBJECTIVE:To assess HCT practices among clients presenting for HIV services at a market HIV clinic in Kampala, Uganda. METHODS:Between August 1 and September 15, 2009, clients presenting for HIV services at a m...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Matovu JK,Bukuluki PW,Mafigiri DK,Mudondo H

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prognosis of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC) is generally very poor with a 5-year survival rate of less than 15% since most of them are diagnosed clinically at their late stage. However, the differential diagnosis between alpha fetoprotein(AFP) negative HCC and cirrhotic nodules is still diff...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Li B,Liu H,Shang HW,Li P,Li N,Ding HG

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The progress in key maternal health indicators in the Eastern and Southern Africa Region (ESAR) over the past two decades has been slow. OBJECTIVE:This paper analyzed available information on nutrition programs and nutrition-specific interventions targeting maternal nutrition in the ESAR and proposes steps ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Salam RA,Syed B,Syed S,Das JK,Zagre NM,Rayco-Solon P,Bhutta ZA

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The utilisation of ethnobotanical indigenous knowledge is vital in male sexual reproductive health care delivery in western Uganda. Reproductive health care is the second most prevalent health care problem in Africa. However, this concept of reproductive health care has been focusing mainly on women disregar...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Kamatenesi-Mugisha M,Oryem-Origa H

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:Although compliance with surveillance guidelines is crucial to epidemic diseases control, determinants of use of these guidelines in Nigeria are poorly documented. We assess health workers compliance and factors associated with the surveillance and response guidelines for epidemic-prone diseases in South-W...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Dairo MD,Afolayan DO,Akinyemi JO

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Propofol is administered as intermittent boluses to achieve deep sedation to facilitate oesophagogastroduodenoscopy. Target controlled infusion (TCI) can be employed for this purpose. Methods:176 adults were randomly allocated into two groups of 88 patients. Control group: Received an initial bolus of propo...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Ndosi C,Mung'ayi V,Gisore E,Mir S

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We determined the genetic diversity of mycobacteria isolated from tuberculosis patients in Mbarara Uganda, using region of difference (RD) analysis and spacer oligonucleotide typing (spoligotyping). METHODS:Sputum samples were cultured on Lowenstein Jensen media. The isolates were characterized using RD ana...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Bazira J,Matte M,Asiimwe BB,Joloba LM

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze gender differences in QOL of patients presenting at PHC centres and to identify the socio-demographic variables associated with poor QOL. METHODS:This was a cross-sectional study. Consecutive adult patients at outpatient departments of three PHC centres were eligible. Those selected were interview...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Muhwezi WW,Okello ES,Turiho AK

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The extract of the leaves of Viscum album (mistletoe) has been used for centuries in traditional medicine in many parts of the world. However, like many medicinal plants, the belief that things of natural origin are safe may not be entirely true. The blood is a good indicator of health and pathological mirro...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Ladokun O,Ojezele M,Arojojoye O

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pulmonary hydatid cysts are caused by larval forms of the tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus. Hydatid disease, which is endemic in Turkey, is an important health problem in agricultural and stockbreeding areas where there are insufficient environmental health and preventive medicine services. Previous studies ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Sanli A,Onen A,Karapolat S,Atinkaya C,Yuncu G,Eyuboglu GM,Cankurtaran Y,Ozdemir N

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:Hymenolepis nana is a zoonotic tapeworm with widespread distribution. The goal of the present study was to identify the parasite in the specimens collected from NorthWestern regions of Iran using PCR-sequencing method. Methods:A total of 1521 stool samples were collected from the study individuals. Initia...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Shahnazi M,Mehrizi MZ,Alizadeh SA,Heydarian P,Saraei M,Alipour M,Hajialilo E

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Levels of endoscopic demand and capacity in West Africa are unclear. OBJECTIVES:This paper aims to: 1. describe the current labor and endoscopic capacity, 2. quantify the impact of a mixed-methods endoscopy course on healthcare professionals in West Africa, and 3. quantify the types of diagnoses encountered...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Perl D,Leddin D,Bizos D,Veitch A,N'Dow J,Bush-Goddard S,Njie R,Lemoine M,Anderson ST,Igoe J,Anandasabapathy S,Shah B

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the prevalence and extent of MSDs among a sample of freshmen in a nursing college in Ghana. METHODS:A semi-structured self-reported questionnaire including the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) was used to collect information on age, gender and musculoskeletal complaints among a random s...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Abledu JK,Offei EB

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report an inbred Tunisian family, in which the proband manifested signs of hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia, subtotal amelia, scoliosis and left renal agenesis. Two other family members had the full clinical criteria of hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia, characterized by deficient sweat glands, hypodontia, hypopla...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Al Kaissi A,Ben Chehida F,Nassib N,Safi H,Djnziri M,Ben Ghachem M,Gharbi H

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Acute myeloid leukemia (AML), an aggressive clonal disease, is genetically heterozygous. The prognostic role of expression of Breast Cancer Resistance Protein (BCRP) gene, which behaves as a multidrug transporter, in adult AML is ambiguous. Objective:The objective is to assess the level of mRNA expression o...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： El-Masry MW,Gouda HM,Shaheen IA,Edesa W,Hassan NM,Ramzy R

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital heart disease is an important cause of maternal morbidity and mortality during pregnancy. Pregnancy alters the circulatory and respiratory physiology with attendant deleterious effect on the mother with congenital heart disease and the foetus. Additional insult to the circulatory physiology by other factors...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Akintunde AA,Opadijo OG

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia (GT) is a rare autosomal recessive bleeding disorder due to defective platelet membrane glycoprotein GP IIb/IIIa (integrin αIIbβ3). The prevalence is estimated at 1:1,000,000 and it is commonly seen in areas where consanguinity is high. Case Presentation:The authors report a 12 ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Ezenwosu OU,Chukwu BF,Uwaezuoke NA,Ezenwosu IL,Ikefuna AN,Emodi IJ

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Falls are a major cause of disability, morbidity and mortality in older persons, but have been under researched in developing countries. OBJECTIVE:To describe challenges encountered in a community-based study on falls in a multi-ethnic population aged ≥65 years in a low-income setting. METHODS:The study wa...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Kalula SZ,Ferreira M,Swingler GH,Badri M,Sayer AA

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Oral contraceptives pills (OCPs) are common and a convenient form of contraception. The use of hormonal contraceptives by women has been considered to influence gingival and periodontal disease progression. Aim:This study was conducted to assess the effect of oral contraceptive pills on the periodontal heal...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Prachi S,Jitender S,Rahul C,Jitendra K,Priyanka M,Disha S

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Standardised measuring instruments are increasingly used in psychiatric research cross-culturally. These instruments are considered to be culturally equivalent when all forms of biases, or social norms specific to the culture of origin, have been removed. OBJECTIVES:To describe the qualitative process of se...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Smit J,van den Berg CE,Bekker LG,Seedat S,Stein DJ

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:All research involving human participants should be reviewed by a competent and independent institutional research and ethics committee. Research conducted at Makerere University College of Health Sciences should be subjected to a rigorous review process by the ethics committee in order to protect human part...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Ibingira BR,Ochieng J

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00