A systemic review and meta-analysis on the prevalence and associated factors of hypertension among adult clients in Ethiopia
Conclusion: The prevalence of hypertension among the adult population in Ethiopia is high. Healthcare professionals and other stakeholders should give attention to the early detection of hypertension in Ethiopia to reduce the burden of the disorder. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - December 27, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Ayalew Tadele Lankrew , Wale Belete Gelaw , Zewudie Bitew Tefera Source Type: research
Assessment of malnutrition in patients undergoing chemotherapy at the National Oncology Centre of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana
Conclusion: The PGSGA tool identified that more than half of the patients were severely malnourished hence the need for early nutrition intervention in cancer patients. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - December 27, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Akpah Makafui C I , Kegey Olivera , Kyei Kofi Adesi , Nortey Eunice , Asante Matilda Source Type: research
Predictive factors of axillary lymph node involvement in Tunisian women with early breast cancer
Conclusions: Based on these results, we suggest that clinical axillary nodal status, pathologic tumour stage and LVI are predictive factors for ALNM in Tunisian women with early breast cancer. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - December 27, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Leila Achouri , Ines Zemni , Amani Jallali , Houyem Mansouri , Najet Mahjoub , Houda Henchiri Source Type: research
Co expression of EGFR and CD10 in patients with phyllodes tumors of the breast: a single centre experience in North Western Algeria
Conclusions: EGFR and CD10 overexpressed combined proteins in phyllode tumors constitute, with histopathological parameters, an important prognostic factor as well as a promising potential targets. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - December 27, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Belhadj Amina , Brikci Samia Bekkal , Akhrouf Chahinez , Belhadj Adel , Medjamia Miloud , Sahraoui Tewfik Source Type: research
An investigation of the relationship between female university students ’ breast cancer risk factors and their health beliefs about breast self-examination
Conclusion: Results showed that although female university students had some risk factors in terms of breast cancer, they have low levels of perceived risk factors for themselves. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - December 27, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: G ölbaşı Zehra , Yeşildağ Birnur , Altunbaş Nermin Source Type: research
Patients ’ perceived quality of the care provided during the management of HIV/AIDS in a tertiary care setting in Nigeria
Conclusion: The quality of patient-centred care provided to persons living with HIV/AIDS in the facility is satisfactory. Patients perceived quality of care appear to be a predictor of knowledge and attitude towards antiretroviral therapy. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - December 27, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Eshiet Unyime Israel , Njoku Chikosolu , Wogu Chidinma Source Type: research
Socio-demographic and food insecurity associated with adherence to antiretroviral therapy among HIV adults in Ahmadu Bello University teaching hospital Zaria, Kaduna State Nigeria
Conclusion: Food insecurity, employment, and marital status influenced adherence to ART. As a result, health care providers and HIV control programme implementers must continually emphasis and encourage strict adherence. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - December 27, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Eze Rosemary Ada , Sulaiman Norhasmah , Daud Zulfitri ' Azuan Mat , Babadoko Aliyu Source Type: research
Might the fungus Candida albicans be a risk factor for autism? A meta-analysis study
Conclusion: This study as a whole showed that children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder have higher frequency of the presence of the fungus Candida albicans. Therefore, Candida albicans may be an etiological factor for the autistic behavior in children. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - December 27, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Ozgur Emrah Gokay , Balci Sibel Source Type: research
Nasopharyngeal carriage and antibiotic susceptibility patterns of Sstreptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis and Staphylococcus aureus among urban Ugandan children post-PCV10 introduction: a cross-sectional study
In 2013, Uganda introduced the PCV10 pneumococcal vaccine and it is given to children at 6, 10 and 14 weeks after birth. Carriage prevalence studies post PCV10-introduction are necessary for monitoring the impact of vaccination and trends in antibiotic resistance. Here, we studied carriage/antibiotic resistance of Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus),Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, andStaphylococcus aureus isolated from 194 children at the Mulago Assessment Centre clinic in Kampala-Uganda, 5 years post-PCV10 introduction. Almost all the children were vaccinated with PCV10 (98.5%, 191/194). The overall car...
Source: African Health Sciences - December 27, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Nshimiyimana Thadd ée , Najjuka Christine Florence , Nalwanga Winnie , Katende George , Kateete David Patrick Source Type: research
Rapid cholera outbreak control following catastrophic landslides and floods: A case study of Bududa district, Uganda
Conclusion: The OCV stockpile by the MoH helped Uganda to control cholera promptly in Bududa district. High-risk countries should keep OCV reserves for emergencies. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - December 27, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Bwire Godfrey , Tumuhairwe Imelda , Kwagonza Leocadia , Wetaka Milton Makoba , Nakinsige Anne , Arinitwe Emmanuel Samuel , Kemirembe Julian , Muruta Allan , Mugero Charles , Nalwadda Christine K , Okware Samuel I Source Type: research
Knowledge and perception of antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial stewardship among healthcare students in Nigeria
Conclusions: Nigerian healthcare students had suboptimal knowledge of AMR and AMS. Current undergraduate healthcare curriculum should be reviewed to incorporate AMS principles. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - December 27, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Jackson Idongesit L , Akpan Mary R , Adebayo Grace O Source Type: research
Hand hygiene among oral health care providers in public institutions in Edo state even in the wake of Lassa fever
Conclusion: The outbreak of Lassa fever does not seem to positively influence the practice of hand hygiene among the respondents.While knowledge of hand hygiene is satisfactory in this study, the practice still leaves much to be desired. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - December 27, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Harrison Omokhua , Joan Enabulele Source Type: research
Antibacterial susceptibility of Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhi, Bacillus subtilis and Escherichia coli to snail slime
Conclusion: This study has revealed that snail slime possesses antibacterial properties which can be used as anti-microbial agents against infectious diseases. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - December 27, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Agada Dorcas E , Sar Terdzungwe T , Ujoh John Adole , Ameh Linus O Source Type: research
Bolstering the willingness to uptake covid-19 vaccination through multidisciplinary health communication intervention: a cue for reaching herd immunity in Nigeria
Conclusion: The study established that MHCI is impactful in bolstering the willingness to accept COVID-19 vaccination. The Nigerian government should adopt and implement this intervention in schools, communities, and other institutions in order to attain herd immunity in Nigeria. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - December 27, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Ibenyenwa Ndidi C , Onyekwere Ogechi K , Ugwu Ndubuisi F , Adams Adijat B , Ajewole Philip I , Makinde Veronica I , Onyekachi Blessing N , Anibueze Anselm U , Opele J K , Nwogu Onyemaechi F Source Type: research
COVID-19 unanticipated benefits to hand washing coverage and practices in health care facilities in central Uganda
Conclusion: High hand washing proportion was attributed to the COVID-19 guidelines and enforcement which sparked adherence to the standard operating procedures. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - December 27, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Nassolo Noe , Walekhwa Abel Wilson , Kizza Frank Gramsen , Osuret Jimmy Source Type: research
