African health sciences
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African health sciences · Sep 2020
Medication use among pregnant women at a secondary health institution: utilisation patterns and predictors of quantity.
Despite the lack of adequate studies on the safety of drugs in pregnancy, surprisingly, available evidence shows that pregnant women still take large number of drugs. ⋯ Varieties of medications were used during the course of pregnancy among this population, however, most of these drugs were still within safety profile.
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African health sciences · Sep 2020
Socio-demographic predictors of gender inequality among heterosexual couples expecting a child in south-central Uganda.
Gender inequality is a pervasive problem in sub-Saharan Africa, and has negative effects on health and development. ⋯ By better understanding the prevalence and predictors of gender inequality, this knowledge will allow us to better target interventions (increasing education, reducing HIV prevalence in women, targeting interventions different religions and married couples) to decrease inequalities and improve health care delivery to underserved populations in Uganda.
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African health sciences · Sep 2020
Mental and personality disorders in infertile women with polycystic ovary: a case-control study.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common causes of infertility in women. ⋯ The scores of many mental and personality disorders are higher in infertile women with PCOS than in women without PCOS. Thus, clinicians should prioritize recognizing and treating psychological problems of infertile women with PCOS.
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African health sciences · Sep 2020
Comparative StudyFrequency of IL-10+CD19+ B cells in patients with prostate cancer compared to patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
The function of the immune system in prostate cancer (PC) might promote carcinogenesis. PC is a common cancer in men. Regulatory B cells (Bregs) are a new subtype of B cells that have suppressive roles in the immune system. Interleukin-10 (IL-10) is a dominant mediator of immune suppression released by Bregs. ⋯ Our findings suggested that frequency of IL-10+CD19+ B cells correlates with progressive stage of PC.
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African health sciences · Sep 2020
Capacity assessment for provision of quality sexual reproductive health and HIV-integrated services in Karamoja, Uganda.
Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) are crucial global health issues. Uganda continues to sustain a huge burden of HIV and AIDS. ⋯ HFs in Karamoja have capacity gaps in a number of health system building blocks. Many of these gaps can be addressed through improved planning. To invest in improvements for these services would have a great gain for Uganda.