Effects of meteorological factors on the incidence of meningococcal meningitis.

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:The ethnic usage of exotics and indigenous problem plants is a highly debated topic, as legislative requirements over-shadow their potential medicinal value, particularly to treat sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Limited information exists regarding their medicinal value among the Bapedi. OBJECTIVES:...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Semenya SS,Potgieter MJ,Erasmus LJ

更新日期：2013-06-01 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:Due to increasing stress, individual personality traits are becoming a significant contributor to CRT (Crash Related Trauma). In the present study, we hypothesized that there will be no difference in personality characteristics of CRT patients and control subjects and there will be no association between tra...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Kumar V,Goyal R,Singh A,Sharma V,Srivastava RN,Kumar S,Kumar A

更新日期：2016-09-01 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 work environment of cocoa farmers exposes them to several ocular hazards that predispose them to eye diseases and injuries. However, the extent of ocular injuries and health seeking patterns following these injuries are unknown among cocoa farmers in Ghana. OBJECTIVES:To determine the prevalence of ocul...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Bert BK,Rekha H,Percy MK

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Caffeine one of the readily available stimulants consumed daily by more than 80% of the world's population, making it the most widely consumed drug in history. The objective of this study was to determine the effects of different doses (5, 10 &15 mg.kg(-1)) of caffeine per kilogram body weight on maximal aer...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Lamina S,Musa DI

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prevalence of H.pylori infection varies greatly between populations in different countries. This study was conducted to determine the magnitude of H.pylori among adult patients with dyspepsia attending the gastroenterology unit at Bugando medical centre. METHODS:A cross sectional study involving 202 dyspept...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Jaka H,Mushi MF,Mirambo MM,Wilson L,Seni J,Mtebe M,Mshana SE

更新日期：2016-09-01 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：Background:Impairment of peripheral skeletal muscle function is a common phenomenon in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) in addition to great clinical connotations, such as lack of exercise tolerance and decrease of health-related quality of life. There is very limited data on the effects of maximal exercise on muscle...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Abdelbasset WK,Soliman GS,Elshehawy AA,Alrawaili SM

更新日期：2018-12-01 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: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:The risk of death from complications related to cancer of the cervix is a main health problem over the course of a woman's life in low income countries. It commonly affects women infected with HIV. Therefore, screening women infected with HIV should start in low income countries, including Ethiopia. Methods...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Kassa LS,Dile WM,Zenebe GK,Berta AM

更新日期：2019-03-01 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: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:Intestinal parasitic infections play a vital role in the prognosis of HIV/AIDS in patients. OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) in HIV-infected individuals in two health facilities in Abuja-Nigeria. METHODS:A cross sectional study was c...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Abaver DT,Nwobegahay JM,Goon DT,Iweriebor BC,Anye DN

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:HIV/AIDS has contributed to increasing orphans and vulnerable children in Nigeria. A measure of vulnerability is household hunger. Objective:To assess level of household hunger and associated factors among OVC households in Lagos State. Methods:A cross-sectional survey of 1300 OVC households in 5 selected ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Bamgboye E,Odusote T,Olusanmi I,Akinyemi J,Bidemi Y,Adebowale A,Gbenga A,Ladipo O

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Malaria is on the increase due to emergence of parasite drug resistance and there is thus an urgent need for the development of new antiparasitic drugs effective at low concentrations. Ketolides antibiotics are used for treatment of various ailments and are relevant candidates to establish antiparasitic acti...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Makgatho M,Maimela E,Mbajiorgu F

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Acinetobacter baumannii (AB) is increasingly becoming a clinically relevant organism due to the rising number of associated nosocomial infections. The therapeutic options are extremely minimal because of its ability to develop resistance to all available antimicrobials, including colistin (CST). Data on the ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Elham B,Fawzia A

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diabetes mellitus (DM) and essential hypertension are chronic medical conditions that place a lot of burden on patients. The presence of depression and suicidal behaviour may worsen the prognosis. OBJECTIVE:To assess the prevalence of depression and suicidal behaviour in subjects with diabetes mellitus and ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Igwe MN,Uwakwe R,Ahanotu CA,Onyeama GM,Bakare MO,Ndukuba AC

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Aim:The study sought to determine whether there is any relationship between plasma homocysteine and blood pressure levels in Nigerians with essential hypertension. Method:It was a cross-sectional analytical study done on 120 randomly selected hypertensive patients and 120 normal healthy controls seen at the large Conf...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Onyemelukwe OU,Maiha BB

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To analyze the epidemiological characteristics and secular trends of the leading causes of death in China. METHODS:Data on the leading causes of death was collected from the Statistical Yearbook of China. Data for 11 years, from 2003 to 2013, was analyzed by regression analysis and chi-square test. RESULTS...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Ren Y,Zhang M,Luo X,Zhao J,Yin L,Pang C,Feng T,Wang S,Wang B,Zhang H,Yang X,Hu D

更新日期：2017-06-01 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:Currently, there is renewed interest in the role community participation can play in Primary Health Care (PHC) programmes such as the delivery of effective anti-TB treatment to patients in high-burden settings. OBJECTIVES:To explore the feasibility of community participation in a high-burden Tuberculosis Co...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Kironde S,Kahirimbanyi M

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Frenkel's ambulatory activity has been routinely employed by physiotherapists for rehabilitation of gait coordination, however, its immediate influence on blood pressure and heart rate has not been investigated. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the acute effect of Frenkel's ambulatory activity on blood pressure and...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Isa L,Abubakar A,Rufa'i A,Mukadas A

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Non-traumatic perforation of the small bowel is an uncommon serious complication associated with high morbidity and mortality. Diseases that cause small bowel perforation vary in different areas of the world. OBJECTIVE:To highlight difficulties in the diagnosis and management of non-traumatic perforation of...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Eid HO,Hefny AF,Joshi S,Abu-Zidan FM

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Health professionals in developing countries want access to information to help them make changes in health care and contribute to medical research. However, they face challenges of technology limitations, lack of training, and, on the village level, culture and language. This report focuses on the U.S. National Libra...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Royall J,Lyon B

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Optimal management of asthma in resource limited settings is hindered by lack of resources, making it difficult for health providers to adhere to international guidelines. The purpose of this review is to identify steps for asthma diagnosis and management in resource limited settings. METHODS:Review of inte...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Kirenga BJ,Schwartz JI,de Jong C,van der Molen T,Okot-Nwang M

更新日期：2015-12-01 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：BACKGROUND:Macronutrient deficiency has continued to attract significant research interest, where as the import of micronutrients like zinc has only recently become the focus of interest. Thus against the background of a dearth of data on zinc levels in Nigerian children with Acute Lower Respiratory Infection (ALRI), t...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Ibraheem RM,Johnson AB,Abdulkarim AA,Biliaminu SA

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00