Attitude of married women towards contraceptive use in Ilorin Metropolis, Kwara State, Nigeria.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Snoring is a common sleep problem with significant public health concerns. Studies have characterized this in most developed countries. Hitherto there have been no published studies on this subject in Nigeria. OBJECTIVES:To determine the prevalence and correlates of snoring in addition to morbidity in an ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Adewole OO,Adeyemo H,Ayeni F,Anteyi EA,Ajuwon ZO,Erhabor GE,Adewole TT

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：Backgrounds:People in Yemen and in East African countries chew khat more than five hours daily. Objectives:The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between khat and occlusal caries progression. Methods:A cohort study was carried out among 98 Yemeni khat chewers and 101 non-chewers aged 18-35 years old wit...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Al-Alimi KR,Razak AAA,Saub R

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:HIV/AIDS is a major public health problem in Cameroon which had a prevalence of 5.1% in 2010 with 141 new infections per day. The fear of voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) is an obstacle to HIV prevention. OBJECTIVES:To determine the prevalence of HIV-1, HIV-2 and HIV-1/HIV-2 co-infection among people ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Nsagha DS,Njunda AL,Kamga HL,Assob JC,Bongkem EA

更新日期：2012-09-01 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:Seizures are a common presenting feature in children with cerebral malaria (CM) and neurologic deficits have been described in survivors of CM. However few prospective studies have described the frequency of seizure activity and neurologic deficits in survivors of CM over time. METHODS:Eighty-two children a...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Opoka RO,Bangirana P,Boivin MJ,John CC,Byarugaba J

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The integrated approach to malaria prevention, which advocates for the use of several malaria prevention methods at households, is being explored to complement other existing strategies. We implemented a pilot project that promoted the integrated approach to malaria prevention in two rural communities in Wak...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Musoke D,Karani G,Morris K,Ndejjo R,Atusingwize E,Guwatudde D,Musoke MB

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Saliva is a complex secretion produced daily by the salivary glands. Saliva consists mainly of water, enzymes, ions and amino acids and performs several important functions in oral health. Objective:The aim of this study was to investigate the flow rate and concentrations of amylase and total proteins in th...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： de Oliveira NC,de Oliveira TC,Klamas VC,Ventura MA,Kamei AA,Naka JY,Brancher JA,de Lima AAS

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dyspepsia is defined as a chronic or recurrent pain or discomfort centered in the upper abdomen. Endoscopy is the best strategy for confirming the cause of dyspepsia. Non- invasive strategies would be more appropriate in low resource countries where endoscopy is not readily available. However, there is conce...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Segamwenge IL,Kagimu M,Ocama P,Opio K

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The decoration of interior spaces can lead to dangerous levels of indoor formaldehyde pollution. Exposure to indoor air pollution may be responsible for nearly 2 million deaths per year in developing countries. OBJECTIVES:To assess the prevalence of indoor formaldehyde pollution caused by decoration and res...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Zhai L,Zhao J,Xu B,Deng Y,Xu Z

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Human Parvovirus (B19V) is a small, single-stranded, non-enveloped DNA virus which is pathogenic to humans causing a wide array of clinical complications which include erythema infectiosum, aplastic crisis and hydrops foetalis. It is generally harmless in healthy individuals but may be life threatening in im...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Chirambo-Kalolekesha M,Kaile T,Mwaba F,Daka V,Simakando M,Kowa S

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The increasing protection gaps of insecticide-treated nets and indoor-residual spraying methods against malaria have led to an emergence of residual transmission in sub-Saharan Africa and thus, supplementary strategies to control mosquitoes are urgently required. OBJECTIVE:To assess household environmental ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Semakula HM,Song G,Zhang S,Achuu SP

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Globally, and particularly in developing countries, the menace of anti-microbial resistance is an accelerating problem. In Nigeria, increase in bacterial resistance has been phenotypically established but due to high cost, few molecular studies have been reported. OBJECTIVES:This study screened for presence...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Alabi OS,Mendonça N,Adeleke OE,da Silva GJ

更新日期：2017-06-01 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：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the pattern of referral for and utilisation of physiotherapy in the continuum of stroke care at a tertiary hospital in Ibadan, Nigeria. METHODS:Referral notes and medical records of patients admitted in the University College Hospital, Ibadan with a clinical diagnosis of stroke between Januar...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Olaleye OA,Lawal ZI

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Disparities in use of healthcare services between rural and urban areas have been empirically attributed to several factors. This study explores the existence of this disparity and its implication for planning and managing healthcare delivery systems. OBJECTIVES:The objectives determine the relative importa...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Oladipo JA

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Honey is an ancient remedy for the treatment of infected wounds, which has recently been 'rediscovered' by the medical profession. The use to which honey is put in medical care is increasing daily with many authors pointing out its importance and role in wound care. There have been reports that honey contain...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Olaitan PB,Adeleke OE,Ola IO

更新日期：2007-09-01 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:Mortality of mothers and newborns is an important public health problem in low-income countries. In the rural setting, implementation of community based education and mobilization are strategies that have sought to reduce these mortalities. Frequently such approaches rely on volunteers within each community....

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Gisore P,Rono B,Marete I,Nekesa-Mangeni J,Tenge C,Shipala E,Mabeya H,Odhiambo D,Otieno K,Bucher S,Makokha C,Liechty E,Esamai F

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:Acute organophosphorus(OP) pesticide poisoning is associated with dysfunctions in multiple organs, especially skeletal muscles, the nervous system and the heart. However, little is known about the specific microRNA (miRNA) changes that control the pathophysiological processes of acute OP poisoning damage. We ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Yuan H,Yuan M,Tang Y,Wang B,Zhan X

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The diagnosis of tuberculosis in children is difficult particularly in HIV infected children. The poor outcome following antituberculosis treatment usually reported in HIV infected children might be due, in part, to other HIV-related chronic diseases wrongly diagnosed as TB. OBJECTIVE:The study examines the...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Kiwanuka JP

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reduction in renal length was found to be an insufficient independent indicator of chronic renal disease. OBJECTIVE:To determine the ultrasound normative values of renal parenchymal thickness (RPT) among adults and correlate them with age and somatometric parameters. METHODS:This was a prospective clinic b...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Eze C,Okoye J,Agwu K

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), one of the leading causes of, morbidity and mortality, are common in developing countries. Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), commonest cause of HAIs, has been isolated from the hands of more than half of health care workers. Practice of hand hygiene may ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Adegboye MB,Zakari S,Ahmed BA,Olufemi GH

更新日期：2018-03-01 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：BACKGROUND:Oxygen saturation is a good marker for disease severity in emergency care. However, studies have not considered its use in identifying individuals infected with Plasmodium falciparum at risk of deaths. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the prevalence and predictive value of hypoxaemia for deaths in under-5s with sev...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Orimadegun A,Ogunbosi B,Orimadegun B

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hysterosalpingography (HSG) is still a commonly used investigation in the evaluation of the female genital tract and the main indication for HSG is infertility. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to find the pathology detected at HSG in patients with infertility in our setting. MATERIALS AND METHODS...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Kiguli-Malwadde E,Byanyima RK

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The hypercoagulability of pregnancy is exaggerated in pre-eclamptic state because of endothelial activation with resultant production of some endothelial derived proteins that are said to be inhibitors of fibrinolysis. This study compares these proteins like tPA, PAI-1 and D-dimers in normal pregnant women a...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Oladosu-Olayiwola O,Olawumi H,Babatunde A,Ijaiya M,Durotoye I,Biliaminu S,Ibraheem R

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Accuracy of some ultrasound equations used in our locality for fetal weight estimation is doubtful. OBJECTIVE:To assess the accuracy of common ultrasound equations used for fetal weight estimation. SUBJECTS AND METHODS:A longitudinal study was conducted on selected Nigerian obstetric population at Central ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Eze CU,Egwuanumku KI,Agwuna KK,Odidi L,Ochie K,Nwadike IU

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is the commonest acquired heart disease in children worldwide but in Uganda, data is scarce regarding its morbidity and mortality. The disease has a progressive course and patients usually require valve repair/replacement in the future. OBJECTIVES:To describe the frequency of e...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Lubega S,Aliku T,Lwabi P

更新日期：2014-09-01 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:It is not clear whether demographic or pterygium characteristics or limbal stem cell deficiency determine pterygium recurrence after surgery. PURPOSE:To determine whether the demographic, pterygium characteristics, or limbal stem cell deficiency determine pterygium recurrence after excision. METHODS:Of 190...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Anguria P,Ntuli S,Carmichael T

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00