African health sciences
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African health sciences · Sep 2018
Determinants of delay in seeking treatment among malaria patients in Dera district, NorthWest Ethiopia: a case control study.
Prompt and effective treatment of malaria is critical because delays increase the risk for serious illness, disability and death. ⋯ Income, community based health insurance, previous history of malaria infection, decision making and distance were determinants of delay in seeking treatment for malaria. To reduce the delay, interventions should focus on outreach malaria services and increase enrollment to community based health insurance.
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African health sciences · Sep 2018
Prevalence of rifampicin resistant tuberculosis and associated factors among presumptive tuberculosis patients in a secondary referral hospital in Lagos Nigeria.
Nigeria is one of the 30 high burden countries for drug resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB). This study assessed the prevalence and factors associated with rifampicin resistant tuberculosis (RR-TB) in a secondary referral hospital in Lagos State Nigeria. ⋯ The prevalence of RR-TB in new and previously treated TB patients was high in this study. Urgent steps are needed to avert an impending RR-TB epidemic.
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African health sciences · Sep 2018
Knowledge, attitude and practice towards cervical cancer among women in Finote Selam city administration, West Gojjam Zone, Amhara Region, North West Ethiopia, 2017.
Cancer of the cervix is the leading cause of cancer-related death among women, especially in developing countries affecting women at a time of life when they are critical to social and economic stability. ⋯ Ministry of health in collaboration with other concerned bodies should design a strategy to give education about cervical cancer including information on risk factors, signs and symptoms; and availability of screening should be provided for women and as well as for the public.
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African health sciences · Sep 2018
Molecular surveillance of HCV mono-infection and HCV-HBV co-infection in symptomatic population at Hyderabad, Pakistan.
Pakistan is endemic to hepatitis B and C infections. Alarming rise in hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection has been noticed in some areas of Sindh with an increasing risk for co-infection frequency in this region. ⋯ The study demonstrates a high prevalence of HBV co-infection among active hepatitis C patients of Hyderabad.
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African health sciences · Sep 2018
Case ReportsNeuroleptic malignant syndrome in a young adult female at the university of Benin Teaching Hospital: a case report.
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a rare but life-threatening idiosyncratic complication following the use of antipsychotic agents, anaesthesia and surgery. It is characterized by hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, autonomic disturbances and mental state alterations. ⋯ Though rare, neuroleptic malignant syndrome can occur in young adult females following use of antipsychotics, anaesthesia and surgery. Its clinical course can be prolonged and distressing with the use of depot preparations. Early diagnosis and prompt supportive measures are essential to reduce morbidity and mortality.