Mothers/caregivers ’ knowledge of routine childhood immunization and vaccination status in children aged, 12-23 months in Ilorin, Nigeria
Conclusion: Mothers / caregivers ’ knowledge on immunization was good and this positively affected the full vaccination status of their children. There is a need to sustain female education and encourage antenatal clinic attendance, as tools to improve childhood immunization. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - December 29, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Ariyibi Solomon O , Ojuawo Ayodele I , Ibraheem Rasheedat M , Afolayan Folake M , Ibrahim Olayinka R Source Type: research
Phenotypic and cytogenetic variability of patau syndrome in Morocco
The objective of this work was to identify phenotypic features and cytogenetic aspects of trisomy 13 in Moroccan population.The retrospective study was conducted on a group of 9 cases diagnosed cytogenetically with trisomy 13.The study of sex ratio showed a slight female dominance in our group of cases. The major clinical findings included: Holoprosencephaly, microphthalmia and anophthalmia, coloboma of iris, cleft lip and palate, nasal and ear abnormalities, retrognathism and sloping forehead, polydactyly, capillary hemangiomas, omphalocele, congenital heart defect, renal abnormalities, cryptorchidism, language delay.The ...
Source: African Health Sciences - December 29, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: hammou Hanane Ait , Sennaoui Mariam , Bouzid Fatimazahra , Dafir Kenza , Qabli Meriem El , Akallakh Hassan , Mansouri Maria , Maoulainine Fadl Mrabih Rabou , Bouskraoui Mohammed , Aboussair Nisrine Source Type: research
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Source: African Health Sciences - December 27, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: James K Tumwine Source Type: research
Prevalence, pattern and determinants of substance abuse among youths in a rural community of Osun State, Southwest Nigeria
Conclusion: Respondents in the current study had good knowledge, predominantly negative attitude but a relatively high burdenof substance abuse. There is urgent need for policy makers to upscale fights against the menace of substance abuse among rural Nigerian youths. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - December 27, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Idowu Ajibola , Aremu Ayodele Olatayo , Akanbi Ibukun Mary , Eseigbe Gloria , Adewale Victoria , Awubite Loliya , Adebayo Olumide , Arisa Daniella , Adetona Blessing , Olaniyan Ayomikun , Olafisoye Ebunoluwa , Olorunshola Oluwaseyi , Eyitayo Jesulayomi , Source Type: research
Mobile phone intervention to reduce dropout from treatment at an outpatient mental health service for older people in Nigeria
Conclusion: Mobile phone call reminders improved treatment engagement in this population. Findings are important for policy to improve access to mental healthcare in Africa. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - December 27, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Elugbadebo Olufisayo , Ojagbemi Akinsola , Gureje Oye Source Type: research
The unique contributions of depression and anxiety to suicidal ideation among Nigerian secondary school students: a cross-sectional survey
Conclusion: There is an increasing prevalence of suicidal ideation among adolescents with a preponderance of older age and female gender. There is a link between depression/anxiety and suicidal ideation. The prevalence of suicidal ideation among the poorest half was higher than that of the richer half. There was a higher prevalence of suicidal ideation among the urban dwellers than the rural dwellers. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - December 27, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Chinawa Awoere T , Ossai Edmund N , Chinawa Josephat M , Odinka Paul C , Nduagubam Obinna C , Odinka Jaclyn I , Aronu Ann E Source Type: research
Nutrient, non-nutrient, antioxidant activity, and Fourier Transform Infrared analysis of Kenyan indigenous edible leafy vegetables from Launaea cornuta (Hochst Ex Oliv and Hiern)
Conclusions: L. cornuta contain phytochemicals with health benefits for averting oxidative stress related diseases. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - December 27, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Onyancha Jared Misonge , Moriasi Gervason Apiri , Mandela Elias Nelson Source Type: research
Magnitude of stunting and its determinant factors among children age 6-59 months at Debre Tabor comprehensive specialized hospital, South Gondar zone, North central Ethiopia, 2020
Conclusion and recommendation: From the findings of this study, it is concluded that stunting is still an important problem among children aged 6-59 months. Especial attention should be given on intervention of malnutrition. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - December 27, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Feleke Dejen Getaneh , Chanie Ermias Sisay , Wubet Gashaw Mehiret , Amare Abrham Tsedalu , Demelash Agimasie Tigabu , Desale Aragaw Tesfaw , Yimer Reta Dewau , Tesema Ayechew Ademas Source Type: research
A review of fermented milks: potential beneficial effects on human nutrition and health
In this study, the effects of fermented milks on human nutrition and health are mentioned. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - December 27, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Yerlikaya Oktay Source Type: research
Knowledge, perception and cervical cancer screening practices among nurses and midwives: a case study of Our Lady of Grace Hospital in the Asikuma Odoben Brakwa district, Central region-Ghana
Conclusion: The respondents of this study had some knowledge of cervical cancer however had low patronage for recommendedscreening practices. Therefore, strategies must be implemented to increase screening practices among female nurses. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - December 27, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Avinu Esther Selasi , Kutah Juliana , Akumiah Prince Osei , Opoku-Addai Kwabena Source Type: research
Maternal inherited thrombophilia and recurrent pregnancy loss: a Tunisian study and review of the literature
Conclusion: This study emphasizes the importance of testing for FVL and FIIM in women with RPL; mainly in the context of thrombotic events. Multi-center collaboration is necessary to clarify the real impact of thrombotic molecular defects on the pregnancy outcome, to ascertain the effect of inherited thrombophilia on recurrent pregnancy loss and then to evaluate the appropriate therapeutic approach. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - December 27, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Frikha Rim , Turki Fatma , Abdelmoula Nouha , Rebai Tarek Source Type: research
A cross-sectional study design of risk factors related to antenatal care service use among pregnant women in Sinana district, Bale zone, Ethiopia
Conclusion: Generally, the study showed that there was high variation among pregnant women not to utilize antenatal care benefits and the likelihoods of prenatal use were found to increase with the husband occupation, wealth index, age category 25-34, and husband education level. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - December 27, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Abebe Meskerem , Legesse Alemayehu , Dida Getu , Tedila Habtamu Source Type: research
Risk factors for infertility and barriers to treatment in Tanzania: a survey and medical records study
Conclusions: PID was strongly associated with TFI after adjustment for confounders. Infertility treatment access due to cost remains a challenge in Tanzania. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - December 27, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Groene Emily A , Mutabuzi Cyrialis , Chinunje Dickson , Shango Ester , Mkhoi Mkhoi L , Mason Susan M , Kulasingam Shalini , Majinge Charles R Source Type: research
Fertility awareness and teenage pregnancy in rural western Uganda: a community-based cross-sectional study
Conclusion: The prevalence of teenage pregnancy in Bulisa district is high. There is a need to target teenagers with correctfertility information, including the engagement of parents and religious leaders. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - December 27, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Birungi Lilian , Izudi Jonathan Source Type: research
Evaluation of the anatomical locations and sizes of uterine fibroids from ultrasound examination in Ghana
Conclusion: The majority of the uterine fibroids were intramural and were mostly at the anterior uterine wall. The submucosalfibroids, even though the rarest, were averagely larger than the other types of uterine myomas. The diameter of uterine fibroidsincreased with age. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - December 27, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Edzie Emmanuel Kobina Mesi , Dzefi-Tettey Klenam , Brakohiapa Edmund Kwakye , Gorleku Philip Narteh , Aidoo Eric , Amoah Stephen Kwaku , Asiamah Samuel , Quarshie Frank , Nimo Obed , Raj Amrit , Kpobi Joshua Mensah , Boadi Evans , Edzie Richard Ato , Turk Source Type: research
