African health sciences
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African health sciences · Dec 2022
Early detection of poor glycemic control in patients with diabetes mellitus in sub-Saharan Africa: a cohort study in Mozambique.
WHO estimates 422 million cases of diabetes mellitus worldwide. Mozambique has the second-highest mortality related to DM in the African region.Objectives of the present study are to provide data about a DM care service in Mozambique and to evaluate early outcomes of treatment. ⋯ Strategies for early detection of scarce glycemic control are feasible in Mozambique and could lead to prompt regimen switch; an invasive therapeutic approach could be preferable in selected cases to achieve control.
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African health sciences · Dec 2022
Sociodemographic and gynaecological factors that influence uptake of cervical cancer screening. A cross-sectional study in Calabar, Nigeria.
Voluntary screening for cervical cancer has not been very effective in sub-Saharan Africa. Awareness and presence of risk factors may drive the need to screen. ⋯ Screening for cervical cancer was still poor. Cervical cancer knowledge and recognition of risk factors improve screening uptake.
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African health sciences · Dec 2022
Predictors of alcohol consumption among adolescents and young adults in Lusaka, Zambia.
Alcohol consumption among young people in schools and communities presents a major problem of public health concern. We determined the predictors of alcohol consumption among adolescents and young adults in Lusaka, Zambia. ⋯ Alcohol consumption was highly prevalent among young adults aged 20-24 years. There is need for continuous sensitization on substance abuse and its adverse effects in schools and communities at large. The strengthening, reviewing and amendment of the alcohol regulatory measures and policies should be considered.
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African health sciences · Dec 2022
Willingness-to-pay for a population-based-prostate-specific antigen screening for prostate cancer in Anambra State, Southeast, Nigeria: a contingent valuation study.
Early diagnosis of cancer precursors improves treatment outcomes. Organized screening for prostate cancer is still uncommon in Nigeria, and if it is added to the national health budget, it may necessitate additional co-financing alternatives. ⋯ The findings showed that men in Anambra state Nigerian were willing to pay an average of US$6.01 for the Population-based screening. Even though the stated WTP amount seems low compared to the conventional cost of opportunistic screening (between USD 21), the majority of the participants 439(81.9%) willing to pay for the screening should be capitalized upon in finding alternative financing options for the program.
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African health sciences · Dec 2022
A preliminary study to evaluate the impact of pharmaceutical care services on clinical outcome and medication adherence in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients from Ethiopian perspective.
The role of clinical pharmacist in hospital settings of Ethiopia is still new and infant. ⋯ These results also suggest the benefits of integrating clinical pharmacist services in multidisciplinary healthcare teams and diabetes management in Ethiopia.