Background: Globally, 296 million people were infected by hepatitis B in 2019, with 1.1 million deaths. Africa is one of the endemic regions. Good knowledge and awareness of hepatitis B remain pivotal to the biosafety of medical students. This study sought to determine the levels of knowledge and aware...
Background:Several studies have consistently shown that adolescents' awareness of diabetes mellitus and hypertension is inadequate. The main objective was to assess adolescents' awareness of type 2 diabetes and hypertension and identify areas for improvement. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was cond...
Background:Pneumonia is an acute respiratory infection caused by severe linfectious agents, such as viruses, bacteria,and fungi.It affects the lungs.T his study aimed to assess mothers’knowledge and practices regarding pneumonia inchildren under five years of age in Makambako town. The study ...
Background:The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the novel coronavirus a worldwide pandemic in March 2020. Since the coronavirus(COVID-19) is highly contagious, the number of confirmed cases and death rates has increased dramatically. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant morbidity and m...
BACKGROUND: Gynecologic cancers are related of to morbidity and mortality among women globally. The trend and incidence, however, varies according to different geographical settings and demographic differences. The main aim this study was to review the profile of gynecologic cancers managed at a Saint Pa...
Idowu, Ajibola;
Olwaseyi Kikelomo, Israel;
Obisesan, Olanrewaju Ismat;
Babayeju, Oreoluwa;
Abogunloko, Rahmot;
Oluwole, Adeogun;
Gbemileke, Folarin;
Olukoga, Precious;
Adegbite, Joy;
Adetoye, Fiyinfoluwa;
Aboloye, Oluwasola;
Lawal, Oluwapelumi;
Olujimi, Eunice;
Obielodan, Oluwayimika.
Introduction: gender-based violence (GBV) is a global pandemic which is deeply rooted in culture, hence the need to contextually understand its occurrence and patterns in rural settings. The objective of this study assessed respondents´ attitude, prevalence, the perceived risk factors, patterns and pred...
Labour pain is perceived as the most harrowing and agonizing event of a woman's life. Efforts at reducing the pain and making the event less stressful have predated modern obstetric practice. Epidural analgesia has provided effective pain relief in labour for over three decades. Delivery with epidural an...
Adewoye, Kayode Rasaq;
Olalubi, Oluwasogo A;
Alao, Taiye Adeyanju;
Topemichael, Ipinnimo;
Adeniyi, Makinde Adebayo;
Ibrahim, Azeez Oyemomi;
Sanni, Taofeek Adedayo;
Achebe, Chijioke Cosmas;
Bakare, Adewumi;
Orewole, Tesleem Olayinka;
Abioye, Opeyemi Oladipupo.
Background:The COVID-19 pandemic and its vaccine have been met with varying perceptions that may have both negative and positive effects on the willingness to uptake the COVID-19 vaccine. The study is set to determine the perception and willingness of the household ...
Background: Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a highly effective preventive measures against HIV infection but its success is strongly based on adherence, which in turn depends on willingness to use. This study is aimed at assessing the level of awareness and willingness to use PrEP to prevent HIV infec...
Objectives: Birth defects are universal problems associated with poor management outcomes in children,especially in developing countries where its burden is enormous. Media advocacy is believed to help in reducing these poor outcomes. This study assessed the level of awareness of birth defects in women a...
