Physical and psychological health consequences of intimate partner violence among married primary school teachers in Delta South Senatorial Zone of Delta State, Nigeria: Implication for marital stability
Conclusion: The researchers concluded that there are severe and serious physical and psychological health consequences associated with IPV among married primary school teachers in Delta South Senatorial zone of Delta State, Nigeria. Urgent interventions such as public enlightenment, campaigns, workshops, seminars, community health talk-shows should be organized by government stakeholders, non-governmental organizations, community leaders on the prevention of IPV and its dare consequences for marital stability.Keywords: Intimate partner violence (IPV); physical; psychological health consequences, married primary school teac...
Source: African Health Sciences - April 1, 2024 Category: African Health Authors: Eucharia N Aye, Eze Fidelis Amaeze, Romanus W Aye, Celestine O Eze, Amobi J Onumonu, Chizoba L Obikwelu, Theresa O Oforka Source Type: research
Can reproductive health services be used to screen for sexual and gender-based violence in post-conflict Northern Uganda? – a pilot study
Conclusion: Undetected SGBV remains a significant problem in post-conflict northern Uganda. RHS workers, following specifictraining, can effectively screen for and identify otherwise unrecognised survivors of SGBV. This matters because withoutongoing detection, survivors have no opportunity for resolution, healing or help.Keywords: SGBV; resource-poor setting; Screening. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - April 1, 2024 Category: African Health Authors: Keneth Opiro, Francis Pebolo Pebalo, Neil J Scolding, Charlotte Hardy Source Type: research
Transfusion transmitted infections among blood donors of Kamenge Teaching Hospital blood bank in Burundi
Conclusion: The prevalence of TTIs found still to be high; mandatory and continuous screening is necessary.Keyswords: Transfusion transmitted infections; prevalence; blood donors; blood bank; Burundi. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - April 1, 2024 Category: African Health Authors: Epipod Ntawuyamara, Astere Manirakiza, Ferdinand Nduwimana, Arnaud Iradukunda, Ramadhan Nyandwi, Dionys Nsanzabagenzi Source Type: research
A case report: recurrent anemia related to long term acyclovir use in a pregnant HIV infected Ugandan
Abstract: This case report describes a pregnant patient with recent diagnosis of Human Immuno-Deficiency Virus (HIV) infection initiated on Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) in the second trimester, as well as high dose acyclovir high for large infected genital warts. She had no other HIV related opportunistic infections, and no prior anti tuberculosis treatment or preventive medication. Despite little response to acyclovir, patient was continuing on acyclovir for over 4 months. She subsequently developed recurrent anemia requiring frequent transfusion (14 units in total) over a 6-week period.On stopping acyclovir, the anemia ...
Source: African Health Sciences - April 1, 2024 Category: African Health Authors: Mariam Nambuya, Harriet Mayanja-Kizza Source Type: research
The effect of midwifery students ’ changing life conditions and e-learning experiences on the state of their anxiety and hopelessness during the Covid-19 pandemic
Conclusion: As well as the Covid-19 pandemic, health, social life, and economic changes; the digital separation that accompaniesdistance education also affects the students ’ mental health. Solving the technical problems experienced in distance education,facilitating the follow-up of the courses, and equipping the midwifery students with problem-solving and coping skills willbe useful for reducing the midwifery students ’ hopelessness and anxiety levels.Keywords: Midwife; anxiety; pandemics. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - April 1, 2024 Category: African Health Authors: Ulu şen Mesude, Aslantekin Özçoban Filiz, Çilesiz Elif Source Type: research
Clinicopathological study of otomycosis in a tertiary hospital in South-west Nigeria
Conclusions: Otomycosis commonly present with itchy ears, the pathogenic fungi commonly being Aspergillus species. Thefactors associated with positive fungal culture were age, non-usage of ototopic agents and presence of co-morbidity. Treatmentmodality used was local debridement and topical antifungal agents, which produced favourable response in most patients.Keywords: Otomycosis; mycology; presentations; treatment; complications; associations. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - April 1, 2024 Category: African Health Authors: Olusola A Sogebi, Emmanuel A Oyewole, Olubunmi A Osinupebi Source Type: research
A retrospective study of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever in Iraq
Conclusion: Strict precautions and precise surveillance should be implemented to control the disease and protect the communityby improving the diagnosis and treatment of CCHF. The authors recommend another future study to detect the genotypingand sequencing of CCHFV in Iraq.Keywords: Crimean –Congo hemorrhagic fever; Iraq; tick. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - April 1, 2024 Category: African Health Authors: Doaa Adnan Shaker, Muna Tawfeeq Abd, Nawar Jassim Alsalih, Sinan Ghazi Mahdi, Mohenned Alsaadawi, Ihab Raqeeb Aakef, Tareq Jafaar Aljandeel Source Type: research
Barriers to enrolment of clients into community client led anti-retroviral therapy delivery (CCLAD) in selected health facilities in Kasese District, Uganda
Conclusion: Adoption of CCLAD model among PLWHIV in Kasese District is still low.Keywords: Community client led anti-retroviral therapy delivery (CCLAD); enrolment; health care and public health. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - April 1, 2024 Category: African Health Authors: Kizito Omona Source Type: research
Sociodemographic predictors of beliefs about getting HIV infection by witchcraft or supernatural means: A population-based study of 15335 Senegalese women
Conclusion: We demonstrated many predictors of the wrong beliefs about getting HIV infection by witchcraft or supernaturalmeans in the Senegalese women. Policymakers should initiate health educational programs in parallel with increasing thesocioeconomic status to limit the HIV transmission. In addition, continuous monitoring of the HIV knowledge in the endemiccountries is crucial to decrease HIV burden.Keywords: HIV; infection; witchcraft; misconception; myths. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - April 1, 2024 Category: African Health Authors: Amr Ehab El-Qushayri, Amira Yasmine Benmelouka Source Type: research
Preconception and contraceptive care for women living with HIV/AIDS attending antiretroviral treatment clinics in Lagos State, Nigeria
Conclusion: There is a need to provide structure and guidelines for optimal streamlined PC and contraceptive services for women living with HIV/AIDS.Keywords: Preconception care; contraceptive care; HIV/AIDS; women. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - April 1, 2024 Category: African Health Authors: Samuel Oyibo, Atariata Oghenewoke, Mary O Balogun, Ugbe Maurice-Joel Ugbe Source Type: research
Prevalence of HIV, HBV and HCV among livestock merchants and slaughterhouse workers in Ibadan, Nigeria
Conclusions: A high Infection with HIV, HBV and HCV is common among the study participants. There is a need for continued surveillance and awareness creation on preventive measures against these viruses.Keywords: Human immunodeficiency virus; viral hepatitis; slaughterhouse workers. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - April 1, 2024 Category: African Health Authors: Adewale V Opayele, Olamide T Arege, Adedayo O Faneye, David O Olaleye, Georgina N Odaibo Source Type: research
Haematological parameter among drug resistant tuberculosis patients in Ibadan
Conclusion: The mean hemoglobin levels were significantly lower in DR-TB patients than in DS-TB patients which may be due to the increased inflammation associated with DR-TB. The WBC count was similar in both groups, suggesting that the immune system is responding similarly to the infection in both DR-TB and DS-TB patients.Recommendation: In the meantime, healthcare providers should be aware of these potential differences and use them to inform their diagnosis and treatment of patients with tuberculosis.Keywords: Haematological parameters; drug resistant tuberculosis; Ibadan. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - April 1, 2024 Category: African Health Authors: Pelumi Daniel Adewole, Tosin Deborah Ogundipe, Olumuyiwa Samuel Alabi, Abdulrazak Nuhu Source Type: research
Effects of SNPs on TNF- α and IL-10 cytokine expression in TB and HIV patients in the Capricorn district, Limpopo Province, South Africa
Conclusion: Our data showed that the gene variants were not associated with circulating plasma levels of TNF- α and IL-10 in our study population. A pro-inflammatory environment was found in the TB and TB-HIV groups, which is suggesting of bacterial clearance, while an anti-inflammatory environment was found in the HIV group, which suggests the suppression ofviral replication.Keywords: Tuberculosis; Human immunodeficiency virus; interleukin-10. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - April 1, 2024 Category: African Health Authors: Mosebo A Manabile, Tibello C Maguga-Phasha, Marema E Makgatho Source Type: research
The reliability and validity of the isixhosa version of the euroqol toddler and infant populations (EQ-TIPS) health related quality of life instrument
Conclusion: The isiXhosa EQ-TIPS is valid and reliable for very young children in South Africa and we suggest that it be included in the assessment of children with health conditions within this context. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - December 29, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Verstraete Janine , Amien Razia Source Type: research
Total intravenous anaesthesia in rural sub-Saharan Africa: report of 25 cases
In this study, the safety and efficacy of TIVA were evaluated in a case series of 25 female patients undergoing thyroid surgery in a rural area of sub-Saharan Africa. The TIVA protocol involved the use of propofol, fentanyl, rocuronium, and sugammadex. Results showed that TIVA was a safe and effective method of anesthesia administration in this setting, with no major adverse events reported. The use of TIVA may offer advantages such as faster recovery times, reduced incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting, and reduced risk of environmental pollution compared to inhalational anesthesia. However, the cost and monitori...
Source: African Health Sciences - December 29, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Ramses Marrero-Garcia , Aleix Clusella , Diego Prendes , Ram ón Soliva-Domínguez , Teresa Vives Source Type: research
