Background: Screening tests are some of the essential measures in the fight against all diseases with epidemic potential. The refusal to use it is the major challenge that hinders this fight. Aim: This article aims to highlight the factors for the rejection of the COVID-19 screening test among women in t...
Background: Burn injuries cause significant morbidity and mortality, with prevalence in developing countries such as South Africa. This study aimed to determine the characteristics and referral patterns of burn injuries.
Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted in a single emergency cen...
Background: The psychological approach can provide valuable insights into vaccination behaviour, especially in high-risk contexts. It offers new perspectives for effective interventions to improve vaccination behaviour.
Aim: To investigate key factors influencing stress related to vaccination in emergenc...
Introduction : la transfusion sanguine est un acte thérapeutique capital dans la pratique médicale et constitue une préoccupation majeure de santé publique
Objectif : identifier les facteurs associés au décès chez les patients transfusés Patients et méthode : il s’est agi d’une étude transv...
Blood Transfusion,
Erythrocytes,
Plasma,
Gastroenterology,
Hemorrhage,
Fees and Charges,
Prescriptions,
Therapeutics,
Emergencies,
Inpatients,
Cross-Sectional Studies
Introduction : L’objectif du travail était d’estimer la fréquence hospitalière des affections respiratoires prises en charge à l’Hôpital d’Instruction des Armées-Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (HIA-CHU) de Parakou. Méthodes : Etude transversale descriptive menée de février 2023 à juil...
Pneumonia,
Pulmonary Medicine,
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive,
Hypertension,
Dyspnea,
Emergencies,
Emergency Service, Hospital,
Smoking,
Tobacco Smoking,
Therapeutics,
Propofol Infusion Syndrome,
Hospitalization,
Hospitals, Teaching
Introduction : Les traumatismes abdominaux sont relativement fréquents avec des lésions variables nécessitant souvent une prise en charge chirurgicale urgente.
Objectif : Évaluer le traitement non opératoire des contusions abdominales au Centre Hospitalier Départemental du Zou et des Collines (CHD-...
Objective: Despite efforts in recent years to expand the availability of prehospital care in low- and middle-income countries, its availability remains limited in many regions. The World Health Organization advocates the development of layperson first responder programmes as a supportive step in building...
Akinola, Abayomi;
Odukoya, Oluwakemi;
Okulaja, Olamide;
Okusanya, Olufisayo;
Ologun, Adesoji;
Ajuwon, Kafayat;
Abiola, Phillips;
Yusuf‑Kadiri, Maymunah;
Bakare, Lawal;
Adesina, Fagbenro;
Maymunah, Yusuf-Kadiri;
Lawal, Bakare;
Fagbenro, Adesina;
Cole, Abiola;
Balogun, Mobolanle;
Idris, Olajide;
Ogunsola, Folasade.
Lagos state remains the epicenter of COVID‑19 infection in Nigeria. To facilitate the emergency preparedness and response to COVID‑19,
the State Governor and Incident Commander constituted a Think Tank comprising 13 experts from various disciplines committed to the health
of the public. The Think T...
Background
Morbidity and mortality following emergency surgeries can be reduced with timely access to emergency surgery and five billion people globally, lack access to essential surgery. Data on the determinants of these are still lacking.
Objectives
We studied resident doctors’ perspectives of the...
Emergencies,
Emergency Service, Hospital,
General Surgery,
Surgical Procedures, Operative,
Surgeons,
Missed Diagnosis,
Delivery of Health Care,
Point-of-Care Testing,
Cross-Sectional Studies
Introduction: gender-based violence (GBV) is one of the most widespread human rights abuses in the world. Although women and girls are often the targets of GBV, men and boys can also suffer from it. Therefore, this study investigated the practices and attitudes of Emergency Medical Care Providers (EMCPs)...
