Introduction:Dentalcariesandperiodontaldiseases are the most common oral diseases globally. Early control of oral health behaviours is importantbecauselifestylesacquiredduringadolescence are powerful predictors of adult health. We conducted a study to determine knowledge, attitude and practices on oral h...
Attitude to Health,
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice,
General Practice, Dental,
Oral Health,
Adolescent Health,
Periodontal Abscess,
Dental Arch,
Dental Caries
Since January, 2012, the Pacific region has faced a heavy burden of concurrent epidemics of dengue,
chikungunya, and zika virus infections. In 2016, WHO developed a global response strategic framework
to ensure that zika virus is a priority and accelerated area of public health research. This study
co...
Contexte et objectif. Le syndrome d'apnées hypopnées obstructives du sommeil (SAHOS) est une pathologie fréquente, mais méconnue. L’objectif de cette enquête était d’évaluer les connaissances ainsi que les habitudes diagnostique et thérapeutique des médecins généralistes (MG) vis-à-vis le...
BACKGROUND: Some studies have been conducted worldwide onthe preparedness of dentists and even dental students for infectionprevention and control with regard to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemicbut very few studies have been done among other Oral Health CareWorkers (OHCWs). The purpose of this stu...
Immunization Programs,
Patient Compliance,
COVID-19,
Delivery of Health Care,
Infections,
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice,
Oral Health,
Group Practice, Dental
Objectives: This study aimed to determine the effects of family-integrated diabetes education on diabetes knowthe ledge of patients and family members, as well as its impact on patients’ glycosylated haemoglobin (A1C).
Design: The design was a two-group Pretest Posttest quasi-experimental.
Setting: The...
Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had dire effects on
South Africa. Vaccines against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) are critical in the fight against COVID-19. This study is necessary to optimise vaccine acceptance.
Aim: To determine the knowle...
Seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) is effective to prevent malaria in children 3 to 59 months in the Sahel region. Mother’s seasonal malaria chemoprevention related knowledge and attitudes and the coverage of the strategy among targeted children were assessed. A cross-sectional survey was conducted...
The Life Orientation subject at school is meant to equip learners with important life skills and prepare them to be responsible adults that will contribute positively to the economy of the country. One of such skills is to avoid pregnancy while being a learner and therefore needs information about sex an...
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) are overwhelming health issues globally. They have caused many devastating and draining health issues, which have escalated a critical need for a well-trained and sustainable healthcare workforce in order to meet the needs ...
HIV,
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome,
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice,
Healthy People Programs,
Eswatini,
Schools, Nursing,
Students, Nursing
Village health workers (VHWs) play an essential role because they extend the capacity of primary healthcare, particularly for developing countries. In Lesotho, VHWs are part of the primary healthcare connecting the community with clinics in their respective villages. They contribute to the prevention of ...
