African health sciences
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African health sciences · Jun 2019
The disuse of hearing aids in elderly people diagnosed with a presbycusis at an old age home, in Johannesburg, South Africa: a pilot study.
Hearing loss is the most common form of human sensory deficit with its prevalence highest within the geriatric population. Approximately a third of adults aged from 61 years exhibit the characteristics of presbycusis, a number one contributor to communication disorders among the elderly, thereby affecting the social, functional and psychological wellbeing of the elderly. Subsiquently, this leads to loneliness, isolation, dependence and frustration. ⋯ There are different reasons for disuse of hearing aids in elderly patients. Audiologists should ensure that hearing aids selection is patient specific and inclusive. Expectations of the elderly regarding hearing aids benefits and limitations should also be addressed by audiologists before fitting hearing aids.
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African health sciences · Jun 2019
In vitro antibacterial and cytogenotoxicological properties of the aqueous extract of Cymbopogoncitratus Stapf (DC) leaf.
Microbial infection of the genital tract or semen is one of the leading causes of male infertility. Consequently, there is a need to seek alternative products from natural sources. ⋯ This study indicated, C. citratus could be a potential source for antibacterial compounds for the possible treatment of male reproductive related infections.
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African health sciences · Jun 2019
Challenges faced by student accoucheurs during clinical placement at the free state maternal health care institutions.
Anecdotal evidence suggests that student accoucheurs studying at the Free State School of Nursing in South Africa are faced with resistance, discrimination, rejection and unacceptability by pregnant women during their clinical placement at the Free State maternal health care institutions. ⋯ The study is a contribution to the emerging education and training of student accoucheurs body of knowledge in the Free State Province and to the global existing body of knowledge regarding the phenomena.
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African health sciences · Jun 2019
Outcome of cardiovascular risk assessment among rural community dwellers in ezionum, Nigeria-implications for public health.
Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of mortality worldwide. Risk assessment has been shown to reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. In view of their proximity and accessibility, community pharmacies could be a suitable site for cardiovascular risk assessment and other preventive health activities especially in rural underserved populations. The objective of this study was to assess outcome of cardiovascular risk assessment among rural community dwellers. ⋯ Accessibility, proximity and availability are unique characteristics of community pharmacies that could be exploited to support community based screening services.
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African health sciences · Jun 2019
Observational StudyDeterminants of adverse neonatal outcomes among postnatal women in Dar es Salaam -Tanzania.
Neanatal comploications are the commonest problems facing babies in Tanzania. An attempt has been made to investigate determinants of neonatal outcomes among postnatal women. ⋯ The study concluded that implementation of community-based intervention is needed to ensure survival of newborns.