Validity of common ultrasound methods of fetal weight estimation in late pregnancy among women in Kwale, Niger Delta region, Nigeria.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Thrombocytopenia has been shown to predict mortality. We hypothesize that platelet indices may be more useful prognostic indicators. Our study subjects were children one month to 14 years old admitted to our hospital. AIM:To determine whether platelet count, plateletcrit (PCT), mean platelet volume (MPV) an...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Golwala ZM,Shah H,Gupta N,Sreenivas V,Puliyel JM

更新日期：2016-06-01 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:Mulago Hospital is a high volume referral hospital under the Makerere University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Basic obstetric ultrasound is a useful skill that can aid patient care. Objectives:The purpose of the study was to assess the effectiveness of an intervention implemented to teach basic u...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Ahmadzia H,Cigna S,Namagembe I,Macri C,Galerneau F,Magriples U

更新日期：2018-03-01 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:Contraceptive use helps in preventing unplanned pregnancy and reducing maternal death among married women. Objective:To investigate the attitude of married women towards contraceptive use in Ilorin metropolis, Kwara State. The study also examined whether the variables of age and educational attainment would...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Adegboyega LO

更新日期：2019-06-01 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:Rape remains a controversial issue with a few victims reporting experience because of the myriad of societal perception, prolonged steps in pursuing a case to logical conclusion of securing conviction, as well as psychological and physical residuals of the experience. Data in Nigeria is therefore hard to com...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Idoko CA,Nwobodo E,Idoko CI

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lassa fever is a rodent-borne zoonosis that clinically manifests as an acute hemorrhagic fever. It is treated using ribavarin. Surviving Lassa fever without receiving the antiviral drug ribavarin is rare. Only few cases have been documented to date. CASE PRESENTATION:We report a case of a 59-year old female...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Ajayi NA,Ukwaja KN,Ifebunandu NA,Nnabu R,Onwe FI,Asogun DA

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Type 2 diabetes mellitus is usually related to vascular problems and is associated with impairment in endothelial function characterized by impaired endothelial-dependent vasodilation and increased platelet adhesion. There is limitation in clinical studies that have addressed the beneficial effects of weight...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Abd El-Kader SM,Al-Jiffri OH

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We aimed to assess the prevalence of prehypertension and its associated factors in a population of Congolese pre and postmenopausal women. METHODS:We had consecutively recruited 200 women (100 premenopausal and 100 postmenopausal) aged 40 - 60 years at the department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Muchanga M,Lepira FB,Tozin R,Mbelambela EP,Ngatu NR,Sumaili EK,Makulo JR,Suganuma N

更新日期：2016-12-01 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：INTRODUCTION:The burden of both community and hospital acquired adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are some of the important issues in pharmacotherapy. At the time of this study there was very scanty literature in this area from Africa. OBJECTIVE:This study was done to determine the frequency and characteristics of ADRs in...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Tumwikirize WA,Ogwal-Okeng JW,Vernby A,Anokbonggo WW,Gustafsson LL,Lundborg SC

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In tackling the ongoing malnutrition problem in many parts of Kenya, the government has initialized preventive actions such as mother support groups in order to improve health and nutrition among children. Few studies have evaluated the effectiveness of such intervention. OBJECTIVE:This study aimed at deter...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Undlien M,Viervoll HA,Rostad B

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Illicit use of high dosage buprenorphine has been well documented in several countries, including Tunisia. OBJECTIVES:The aim of this survey is to assess the buprenorphine withdrawal syndrome time course, and how it may be affected by the population characteristics among subjects admitted to a rehabilitatio...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Derbel I,Ghorbel A,Akrout FM,Zahaf A

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neurosyphilis is a common but often missed disease worldwide, mainly because it has many manifestations making its diagnosis difficult. It is often missed among HIV patients as the search for other co-infections such as toxoplasmosis often overshadows its consideration. OBJECTIVES:To describe one of our cas...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Kyebambe PS

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia and increases the risk of stroke and death. Patients with hypertensive have an increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation. RDW (Red blood cell distribution width) levels are elevated in cardiovascular disorders including heart failure, stab...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Sarikaya S,Şahin Ş,Akyol L,Börekçi E,Yilmaz YK,Altunkaş F,Karaman K

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Induction of labour (IOL) is an obstetric procedure that should be conducted in a healthcare facility with the capacity to provide optimal care based on the patient risk status. Inadequate monitoring, untimely procedure and lack of readily available and experienced medical staff to participate in the care of...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Ngene NC,Moodley J

更新日期：2020-09-01 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：BACKGROUND:Patients with stroke experience a number of environmental barriers, limiting their re-integration. Information regarding the barriers experienced by patients with stroke in a specific setting such as the Musanze district in Rwanda would assist with the development of rehabilitation programmes that would take...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Urimubenshi G,Rhoda A

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pyogenic osteomyelitis is still frequently seen in the developing world and the treatment of chronic osteomyelitis presents a considerable challenge despite advances in microbiological techniques, antibiotics and surgical techniques. Acute haematogenous osteomyelitis is commoner in children. RESULTS:In the ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Ikpeme IA,Ngim NE,Ikpeme AA

更新日期：2010-03-01 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: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:The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is a developing country with poor obstetric indicators. Despite ongoing efforts to improve care, women continue to suffer multiple complications of child birth including vesico-vaginal fistulae (VVF). OBJECTIVE:To describe socio-demographic and clinical characteristics...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Paluku JL,Carter TE

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Depression is a common illness worldwide with high rate among medical students. The objectives were to estimate the prevalence of depression among medical students in Alexandria, and identify its correlates. Methods:A cross-sectional study design was used. The study was conducted at the Faculty of Medicine,...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Elsawy WIH,Sherif AAR,Attia MSED,El-Nimr NA

更新日期：2020-09-01 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: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:Normative value of spleen size among school age children is important for objective assessment of the spleen. OBJECTIVES:This study was aimed at determining sonographically the normal limits of the spleen size according to age, sex, and somatometric parameters among school age children. METHODS:A cross sec...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Eze CU,Agwu KK,Ezeasor DN,Ochie K,Aronu AE,Agwuna KK,Nwadike IU

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The clinical prospects of hydroxyurea therapy in the management of sickle cell disease (SCD) require evaluation in the Nigerian setting to develop indigenous guidelines. This survey examines the pattern of hydroxyurea therapy, its clinico-haematologic benefits and safety profile in Nigerian SCD subjects. ME...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Adewoyin AS,Oghuvwu OS,Awodu OA

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Efforts to introduce and integrate the discipline of family medicine in sub-Saharan Africa have remained slow due to failure to understand what role and benefit such physicians can play in the existing health care systems in the region. An attempt is made here to explain reasons for this trend and suggest ways to over...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Ssenyonga R

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00