Scaling up of tsetse control to eliminate Gambian sleeping sickness in northern Uganda
ConclusionsScaling-up of tsetse control reduced the population of tsetse by>80% across the intervention area. Even better control might be achievable by tackling invasion of flies from infested areas within and outside the current intervention area. This might involve deploying more targets, especially along smaller rivers, and extending the effective life of Tiny Targets. (Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases)
Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases - June 29, 2022 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Andrew Hope Source Type: research
Prevalence of and factors associated with tobacco smoking in the Gambia: a national cross-sectional study
Conclusions
Men, older people, manual workers, individuals with lower education and lower wealth status were the vulnerable groups to tobacco smoking in the Gambia. Government should intensify awareness programmes on the harmful effects of smoking, and introduce proper cessation support services among tobacco smoking users prioritising these risk groups. (Source: BMJ Open)
Source: BMJ Open - June 13, 2022 Category: General Medicine Authors: Shariful Islam, M., AlWajeah, H., Rabbani, M. G., Ferdous, M., Mahfuza, N. S., Konka, D., Silenga, E., Zafar Ullah, A. N. Tags: Open access, Public health Source Type: research
Dry season prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum in asymptomatic gambian children, with a comparative evaluation of diagnostic methods
Subclinical infection with Plasmodium falciparum remains highly prevalent, yet diagnosing these often low-density infections remains a challenge. Infections can be subpatent, falling below the limit of detection ... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - June 7, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Jason P. Mooney, Sophia M. DonVito, Maimuna Jahateh, Haddy Bittaye, Christian Bottomley, Umberto D ’Alessandro and Eleanor M. Riley Tags: Research Source Type: research
Integrated assessment of trypanosomosis challenge on cow health and milk based on The Gambia's agropastoralism
Acta Trop. 2022 May 16:106520. doi: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2022.106520. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTTo improve understanding of African Animal Trypanosomosis (AAT) and associated host-parasite relationship's challenges on cow and milk, The Gambia was examined given its enzootic status. Based on an integrated assessment framework, semi-structured questionnaires which were pre-tested and then administered in five regions were used. Relationships among the investigated variables were statistically explored with Pearson chi-square test and strength of association quantified with Phi or Cramer's V coefficient. Rough coat, eye ...
Source: Acta Tropica - May 19, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Olawale F Olaniyan Arss Secka Ibrahim Kaya Source Type: research
Attributable risk of household solid fuel use and second-hand smoke associated with under-5 mortality in 46 low- and lower-middle-income countries, 2010-2020
This study provides a comprehensive assessment of their odds ratios and attributable mortality in LMICs.METHODS: We used the Demographic Health Surveys data for under-5 children in 46 LMICs (n = 778,532) from 2010 to 2020. Mixed effect multilevel logistic regressions were conducted to estimate the pooled adjusted odds ratio (aOR) for U5M due to solid fuel use, SHS and their combination compared to no exposure to them in 46 LMICs. The attributable mortality of solid fuel use, SHS, and their combination were assessed for each LMIC.FINDINGS: The pooled aOR of solid fuel use and SHS for U5M was estimated to be 1.27 (95% Confid...
Source: International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental health - May 13, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Kaung Suu Lwin Shuhei Nomura Khin Thet Swe Stuart Gilmour Md Ashraful Alam Masahiro Hashizume Source Type: research
Attributable risk of household solid fuel use and second-hand smoke associated with under-5 mortality in 46 low- and lower-middle-income countries, 2010-2020
This study provides a comprehensive assessment of their odds ratios and attributable mortality in LMICs.METHODS: We used the Demographic Health Surveys data for under-5 children in 46 LMICs (n = 778,532) from 2010 to 2020. Mixed effect multilevel logistic regressions were conducted to estimate the pooled adjusted odds ratio (aOR) for U5M due to solid fuel use, SHS and their combination compared to no exposure to them in 46 LMICs. The attributable mortality of solid fuel use, SHS, and their combination were assessed for each LMIC.FINDINGS: The pooled aOR of solid fuel use and SHS for U5M was estimated to be 1.27 (95% Confid...
Source: International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental health - May 13, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Kaung Suu Lwin Shuhei Nomura Khin Thet Swe Stuart Gilmour Md Ashraful Alam Masahiro Hashizume Source Type: research
Comparative analysis of the growth impact of pollution and energy use in selected West African nations
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2022 May 3. doi: 10.1007/s11356-022-20532-3. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTWe adopt the FMOLS and Granger causality technique to analyse the effect of energy use and carbon emissions on output growth in selected West African economies, which includes Nigeria, Gambia and Ghana, from 1970 to 2019. Findings confirm that energy use enhances growth in the three selected West African economies. But in terms of significance, energy consumption is significant in Nigeria and Gambia at a 1% level of significance while it is insignificant for the Gambia. CO2 emission positively and significantly propels ec...
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - May 3, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Ekundayo Peter Mesagan Emeka Osuji Hope Agbonrofo Source Type: research
Religion, Health, and Life Satisfaction Among Somali and Gambian Women in Norway
This article describes and analyses the religious justifications for the life satisfaction reported by two groups of Muslim women. Approximately, twenty Somali women and twenty Gambian women, living in Norway, who had experienced trauma and pain due to female genital mutilation/cutting as well as other traumas and hardships, were interviewed. While the Somali women adhere to conservative Islam and try to cope with the ir life through endurance and patience, the Gambians belong to a Sufi tradition and verbalise their dissatisfaction in order to receive help from Sufi saints. Therefore, there are two religious codes, here...
Source: Journal of Religion and Health - April 27, 2022 Category: Medical Ethics Source Type: research
IJERPH, Vol. 19, Pages 4860: Factors Associated with HIV Testing among Reproductive Women Aged 15 & ndash;49 Years in the Gambia: Analysis of the 2019 & ndash;2020 Gambian Demographic and Health Survey
IJERPH, Vol. 19, Pages 4860: Factors Associated with HIV Testing among Reproductive Women Aged 15–49 Years in the Gambia: Analysis of the 2019–2020 Gambian Demographic and Health Survey
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph19084860
Authors:
Michael Deynu
Kingsley Agyemang
Nana Anokye
Voluntary counselling and testing for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) has always been one of the key policy interventions in the management and control of HIV/AIDS transmission. However, the prevalence of HIV testin...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - April 16, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Michael Deynu Kingsley Agyemang Nana Anokye Tags: Article Source Type: research
IJERPH, Vol. 19, Pages 4304: Exploring the Use of Washington Group Questions to Identify People with Clinical Impairments Who Need Services including Assistive Products: Results from Five Population-Based Surveys
In conclusion, WG questions could be used as a first-stage screening option to identify people with impairment and referral needs, but only with moderate sensitivity and specificity. (Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - April 3, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Dorothy Boggs Hannah Kuper Islay Mactaggart Tess Bright GVS Murthy Abba Hydara Ian McCormick Natalia Tamblay Matias L. Alvarez Oluwarantimi Atijosan-Ayodele Hisem Yonso Allen Foster Sarah Polack Tags: Article Source Type: research
Knowledge of diabetes among Gambian adults: evidence from a nation-wide survey
Diabetes is increasingly becoming a public health problem in developing countries like The Gambia. Prevention of diabetes and appropriate management of the disease largely depends on correct knowledge of the r... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - April 2, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Owen Nkoka, Peter A. M. Ntenda, Yohane V. A. Phiri, Gugulethu N. Mabuza and Sihle A. Dlamini Tags: Research Source Type: research
Epidemiology of occupational hazards and injuries among fishermen at Tanji fishing site in The Gambia: an analytical cross-sectional study design
This study aimed at examining the determinants of occupational hazards and injuries among fishermen at Tanji fishing site, a major fish-landing site in the Gambia, West Africa. An analytical cross-sectional design was conducted in August to October 2019. Structured questionnaires were administered to fishermen at Tanji fishing site. A simple random sampling method was used to select fishermen in this study. Data entry and processing for preliminary data analysis was done using Stata version 15. Descriptive and bivariate analysis using chi-square/fisher exact test as well as binary logistics regression analysis were used. T...
Source: Environmental Health Insights - March 28, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Amadou Barrow Amadou Kongira Musa Nget Saikou Omar Sillah Solomon Ps Jatta Mansour Badjie Rex A Kuye Source Type: research
Epidemiology of occupational hazards and injuries among fishermen at Tanji fishing site in The Gambia: an analytical cross-sectional study design
This study aimed at examining the determinants of occupational hazards and injuries among fishermen at Tanji fishing site, a major fish-landing site in the Gambia, West Africa. An analytical cross-sectional design was conducted in August to October 2019. Structured questionnaires were administered to fishermen at Tanji fishing site. A simple random sampling method was used to select fishermen in this study. Data entry and processing for preliminary data analysis was done using Stata version 15. Descriptive and bivariate analysis using chi-square/fisher exact test as well as binary logistics regression analysis were used. T...
Source: Environmental Health Insights - March 28, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Amadou Barrow Amadou Kongira Musa Nget Saikou Omar Sillah Solomon Ps Jatta Mansour Badjie Rex A Kuye Source Type: research
Epidemiology of occupational hazards and injuries among fishermen at Tanji fishing site in The Gambia: an analytical cross-sectional study design
This study aimed at examining the determinants of occupational hazards and injuries among fishermen at Tanji fishing site, a major fish-landing site in the Gambia, West Africa. An analytical cross-sectional design was conducted in August to October 2019. Structured questionnaires were administered to fishermen at Tanji fishing site. A simple random sampling method was used to select fishermen in this study. Data entry and processing for preliminary data analysis was done using Stata version 15. Descriptive and bivariate analysis using chi-square/fisher exact test as well as binary logistics regression analysis were used. T...
Source: Environmental Health Insights - March 28, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Amadou Barrow Amadou Kongira Musa Nget Saikou Omar Sillah Solomon Ps Jatta Mansour Badjie Rex A Kuye Source Type: research
Epidemiology of occupational hazards and injuries among fishermen at Tanji fishing site in The Gambia: an analytical cross-sectional study design
This study aimed at examining the determinants of occupational hazards and injuries among fishermen at Tanji fishing site, a major fish-landing site in the Gambia, West Africa. An analytical cross-sectional design was conducted in August to October 2019. Structured questionnaires were administered to fishermen at Tanji fishing site. A simple random sampling method was used to select fishermen in this study. Data entry and processing for preliminary data analysis was done using Stata version 15. Descriptive and bivariate analysis using chi-square/fisher exact test as well as binary logistics regression analysis were used. T...
Source: Environmental Health Insights - March 28, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Amadou Barrow Amadou Kongira Musa Nget Saikou Omar Sillah Solomon Ps Jatta Mansour Badjie Rex A Kuye Source Type: research
