Barriers to oral health care utilization in Ibadan, South West Nigeria.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The impact and management of HIV/AIDS in Lesotho in the context of disaster management was investigated. OBJECTIVES:Lesotho health care workers' perception on HIV/AIDS progression, whether HIV/AIDS was managed as a disaster, and the impact on the demographic profile was investigated. METHODS:The empirical ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Belle JA,Ferriera SB,Jordaan A

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The concept of pharmaceutical care is neither well developed nor adequately documented in Uganda. OBJECTIVES:This study is therefore an attempt to identify and quantify the various service components of community pharmacy practice in Kampala, Uganda's capital city. SETTING:Two pharmacies operating retail o...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Anyama N,Adome RO

更新日期：2003-08-01 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：Background:Variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is common in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, poor access to endoscopy services precludes the diagnosis of varices. Objectives:We determined the diagnostic accuracy of routine clinical findings for detection of esophageal varices among patients with UGIB in ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Opio CK,Rejani L,Kazibwe F,Ocama P

更新日期：2019-12-01 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:The principal mode of HIV transmission in Southern Africa is through sexual intercourse, and this has prompted uptake of safe male circumcision. Engaging in risky sexual behaviour by circumcised men increases the risks of acquiring HIV, though male circumcision coupled with preventive behaviour reduces this ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Balekang GB,Dintwa KF

更新日期：2016-03-01 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：Purpose:Microbial contamination of orthodox ophthalmic preparations poses a serious threat to the user by causing ocular infections. There is no such information about unorthodox ophthalmic preparations in a medical pluralistic system such as Ghana. The aim of this study was to assess unorthodox ophthalmic medications ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Kyei S,Dogbadze E,Tagoh S,Mwanza E

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It has been suggested that physical activity is an important factor in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Low serum paraoxononase-1 (PON1) activity is with an associated risk of atherosclerotic disease. OBJECTIVES:In this study, we aimed to investigate serum PON1 activity and lipid hyd...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Atli M

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Surgical site infections (SSI) are a potential cause of morbidity and increased cost of care after operations such as open prostatectomy. Objective:To audit the occurrence of SSI after open prostatectomy at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC), Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Methods:A revi...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Salako AA,Badmus TA,Onyia CU,David RA,Adejare IE,Lawal AO,Onyeze CI,Ndegbu CU

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Overwhelming evidence implicates Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) as an etiologic agent of gastrointestinal diseases including gastric cancer. The mode of transmission of this pathogen remains poorly understood. OBJECTIVE:This investigation is to establish the presence of H. pylori in the waters of the Nai...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Dinda V,Kimang'a A

更新日期：2016-03-01 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: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: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：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: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: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: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

abstract：Background:The staphylococci have increasingly been associated with infections worldwide and anti-microbial resistance has made these versatile pathogens more recalcitrant in the hospital setting. Objectives:This study sought to investigate the occurrence and distribution of Staphylococcus species as well as determine...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Ibadin EE,Enabulele IO,Muinah F

更新日期：2017-12-01 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：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: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：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: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：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: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:Oro-Pharyngeal Candidiasis (OPC) continues to be considered the most common opportunistic fungal disease in HIV/AIDS patients globally. Azole antifungal agent has become important in the treatment of mucosal candidiasis in HIV patients. Presently, antifungal drug resistance is fast becoming a major problem p...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Enwuru CA,Ogunledun A,Idika N,Enwuru NV,Ogbonna F,Aniedobe M,Adeiga A

更新日期：2008-09-01 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: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:Substantial blood losses frequently accompany orthopedic procedures. METHODS:We prospectively noted peri-operative hemoglobin changes in 93 patients undergoing surgery for femoral fracture with an aim of establishing blood loss and related factors. RESULTS:The mean total blood loss assessed 72 hours after ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Kajja I,Bimenya GS,Eindhoven B,Jan Ten Duis H,Sibinga CT

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00