Background: Scientific information on the impact of malaria on the risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) after recovery from the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is limited in the Ghanaian context. The purpose of this study was to examine the association between selected risk markers of...
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) accounts for 18% of maternal deaths worldwide, with an estimated number of about 62, 000–77, 000 deaths occur each year. The current study aimed to assess maternal and perinatal outcomes of pregnancies complicated by hypertension in Aljala Maternity Hospital. A...
Ultraviolet radiation, a type of electromagnetic radiation, can be released by both artificial and natural sources, including the sun. It is imperative to adopt the appropriate safety measures when close to an ultraviolet radiation source, as unprotected UV radiation exposure has been associated with a h...
Ashande, Colette Masengo;
Ngbolua, Koto-Te-Nyiwa Jean-Paul;
Dibere, Steve Kodondi;
Basosila, Narcisse B;
Ikanga, Eliane K;
Mbembe, Delly B;
Kilembe, Jason T;
Tshilanda, Dorothée D;
Tshibangu, Damien S T;
Mpiana, Pius T.
Sickle cell disease or SS anaemia is the most common haemoglobinopathy in the world and is a major public health problem in endemic regions. The aim of the present study was to conduct a survey in a specialised centre in order to evaluate the cost of care, to identify the infectious diseases associated w...
Anemia, Sickle Cell,
Delivery of Health Care,
Costs and Cost Analysis,
Bacteria,
Antimalarials,
Anti-Bacterial Agents,
Pharmaceutical Preparations,
Medicine, Traditional,
Plant Extracts,
Drug Interactions,
Risk Factors
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: Attitude-associated stigmas towards patients with mental illness affectmost patients. However, the factors related to attitude-associated stigma among caregivers remain unknown. This might lead to the disruption of family relationships, low self-esteem, lack of socialization and other adverse...
BACKGROUND: Approximately half of the birth injuries are avoidable if appropriate and timely evidence based measures are taken. However, there is a paucity of studies in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the magnitude of birth injuries and associated factors among neonates delivered in Ce...
Chisenga, Mukosha;
Dlamini, Bongani;
Mwendera, Nyasha;
Maquina, Paulo;
Hamainza, Busiku;
Martins, José Franco;
Saute, Francisco;
Bock, Henrico;
Gosling, Roly;
Bennett, Adam;
Smith, Jennifer;
Kleinschmidt, Immo.
Background The importation of parasites across borders remains a threat to malaria elimination. The Southern African Development Community Malaria Elimination Eight (E8) established 39 border health facilities on 5 key international borders between high and low-burden countries. These clinics aimed to im...
Objectifs : Déterminer la prévalence de l'infection par le virus de l'hépatite B (VHB) chez les enfants (sujets contact) des sujets porteurs chroniques de l'Ag HBs (sujets index) et rechercher les facteurs associés à cette infection chez ces enfants.Patients et méthodes: il s’est agi d’étude r...
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...
