African health sciences
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African health sciences · Jun 2020
Prevalence and predictors of receipt of weight loss advice among a nationally representative sample of overweight and obese Kenyans.
As Kenya continues to experience rapid development and urbanization, growing evidence shows an increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and overweight and obese citizens. ⋯ This study found low levels of report of physician or health care provider advice for weight loss among overweight individuals. Advice was primarily reported by obese patients. Weight loss advice differed significantly based on educational attainment, geographical location, and gender thus calling for targeted interventions to increase equitable NCD prevention services from physicians.
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African health sciences · Jun 2020
Level of education and preferred language of informed consent for clinical research in a multi-lingual community.
Low education levels and language barriers present challenges in obtaining informed consent for clinical research. ⋯ Rising education levels of participants were associated with preference for English language usage during initial consent for clinical research studies.
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African health sciences · Jun 2020
Prevalence of hepatitis B and C virus co-infection in HIV positive patients attending a health institution in southeast Nigeria.
The health of people living with HIV/AIDS becomes progressively worse when co-infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV), resulting in shortened life span. The modes of transmission of HIV, HBV and HCV are similar. ⋯ HBV co-infection was more prevalent than HCV, and triple infection was also observed. Screening for these viral infections in the HIV population is necessary for early identification to enable appropriate, holistic management of these patients.
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African health sciences · Jun 2020
Effect of community-based nutrition on infant nutrition and associated health practices in Narok, Kenya.
Lack of knowledge, and poor attitudes and practices among rural women have been shown to negatively influence maternal, infant and young child nutrition outcomes as well as child health and cognitive development. ⋯ This study reveals the need to educate rural women for increased understanding and practice of appropriate infant and nutrition care through sustainable and effective essential nutrition actions.
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African health sciences · Jun 2020
Frequency and severity of ketoacidosis at diagnosis among childhood type 1 diabetes in Khartoum state, Sudan.
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a potentially life threatening acute complication of Type I diabetes mellitus (T1DM). This study aimed to determine the frequency and clinical characteristics of pediatric DKA at diagnosis of new-onset T1DM in Khartoum during 2000-2017 period. ⋯ The DKA frequency at diagnosis of childhood T1DM in Khartoum was lower than previous reports. In addition, the severity of DKA was high among pre-school age children with a relatively high mortality rate when compared to the global rate.