Attitude of Lesotho health care workers towards HIV/AIDS and impact of HIV/AIDS on the population structure.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Zoonoses pose a risk to public health. OBJECTIVE:To carry out the investigation of the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites of baboons, Papio anubis, frequenting the Wikki base Camp in Yankari National Park, Nigeria. METHOD:Formol-ether concentration technique was used to isolate parasite eggs and cyst...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Mafuyai HB,Barshep Y,Audu BS,Kumbak D,Ojobe TO

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: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/Objective:In a project of telepathology (TP) between German pathologists and a hospital in Tanzania, trained technical assistants have uploaded digital histological images onto the internet-based platform ipath. The diagnoses from 486 paediatric specimens were analysed. Methods:The investigation included di...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Voelker HU,Poetzl L,Strehl A,Mueller-Hermelink HK,Stuefe A,Stauch G

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Little information is available on the rapid diagnostic testing for syphilis in Burkina Faso. The objectives of the study were (i) to assess the sensitivity and specificity of four on site rapid tests in comparison with Treponema pallidum haemagglutination assay (TPHA) as a gold standard and (i...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Bocoum FY,Ouédraogo H,Tarnagda G,Kiba A,Tiendrebeogo S,Bationo F,Liestman B,Diagbouga S,Zarowsky C,Traoré RO,Kouanda S

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Welders have been identified as a high risk group for eye disorders due to their exposure to ultraviolet radiation. OBJECTIVE:To determine the prevalence and types of eye diseases amongst welders in Ile-Ife, Osun state. METHODS:This is a cross sectional descriptive study of 405 consenting welders. Informat...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Ajayi Iyiade A,Omotoye Olusola J

更新日期：2012-06-01 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: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: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:HIV/AIDS epidemic and sexual assault have emerged as the most serious public health problems in South Africa. The country has about 5-million HIV infected individuals. About a million women are raped every year. OBJECTIVES:To study the incidence of HIV infection in victims of sexual assaults. DESIGN:This i...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Meel BL

更新日期：2005-09-01 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:Mistakes in the identification and administration of drugs may be fatal. This is especially so in the practice of anaesthesia. This is a report of 2 cases of near fatality due to mistakes in drug administration from look-alike medications. OBJECTIVE:To highlight the significance of medication errors in our ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Ogboli-Nwasor E

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endometriosis is a well known cause of infertility. Endometriosis of the appendix is a very rare condition. To highlight this rare entity, we are reporting a case of a young lady who was admitted with recurrent attacks of lower abdominal pain associated with primary infertility. Preoperative diagnosis was acute append...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Al Oulaqi NS,Hefny AF,Joshi S,Salim K,Abu-Zidan FM

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The genotyping of Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains is important to have unique insights into the dissemination dynamics and evolutionary genetics of this pathogen and for TB control as it allows the detection of suspected outbreaks and the tracing of transmission chains. OBJECTIVE:To characterize M. tuber...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Mihret A,Bekele Y,Aytenew M,Assefa Y,Abebe M,Wassie L,Loxton GA,Yamuah L,Aseffa A,Walzl G,Howe R

更新日期：2012-09-01 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：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：BACKGROUND:Co-trimoxazole use is the standard of care for preventing Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia in sub-Saharan Africa but implementation remains slow. Co-trimoxazole is self- administered with uncertain adherence. Knowledge of co-trimoxazole use among HIV infected persons is unknown. OBJECTIVES:To assess knowled...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Okwera A,Mafigiri DK,Guwatudde D,Whalen C,Joloba M

更新日期：2015-03-01 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：: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

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：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: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: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：OBJECTIVES:This study was carried out to search for cases of undetected hypertension in young adult male and non-pregnant female patients (18 - 44years) attending a catholic mission hospital in Ibadan, Nigeria so as to provide evidence for routine blood pressure checks in this age group. It also sought to determine ris...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Ekore RI,Ajayi IO,Arije A

更新日期：2009-09-01 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: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: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：OBJECTIVE:The study was performed to investigate the association of interleukin 17 (IL 17) or angiotensin II (Ang II) with refractory hypertension risk in hemodialysis patients. METHODS:Ninety hemodialysis patients were enrolled into this study, and those with hypertension were divided into two groups. The Easy-to-Con...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Wang Z,Shi W,Liang X,Wang W,Liang J

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Reconstruction of mandibular defects can be challenging because an acceptable aesthetic and functional outcome must be achieved simultaneously. Aim:To evaluate the pattern of mandibulectomy and reconstruction materials used in the reconstruction of mandibular defects. Materials and methods:This was a retro...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Braimah RO,Ibikunle AA,Abubakar U,Taiwo AO,Oboirien M,Adejobi FA,Ndubuisi TG,Abubakar S

更新日期：2019-09-01 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