African health sciences
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African health sciences · Dec 2022
Pattern of cesarean deliveries among women in an urban and rural district in Egypt.
to compare patterns of delivery at an urban and a rural district in Egypt over 3 years. ⋯ CS rates increased over time with higher rates in the rural area. Level of women's education was the only factor affecting delivery choice.
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African health sciences · Dec 2022
Experiences of LGBTI+ individuals in accessing right to health; a survey study from Turkey.
In Turkey, LGBTI+s is experiencing discrimination in all areas of their lives. ⋯ The knowledge and attitude of healthcare professionals are one of the essential determinants of LGBTI+s' use of their right to health. Alienating and homophobic behaviors against LGBTI+s is the biggest problem for LGBTI+s to receive quality health care in Turkey.
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African health sciences · Dec 2022
MicroRNA-186 suppresses cell proliferation and metastasis in bladder cancer.
Bladder cancer (BCa) is a common malignancy in the urinary system. This study aims to explore the role of miR-186 in BCa tumorigenesis. ⋯ miR-186 has the potential to be used as a biomarker in the early detection of BCa.
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African health sciences · Dec 2022
Prevalence and correlates of antenatal depression at Chelstone First Level Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia: a cross-sectional study.
Antenatal depression is associated with long-term disability in both mothers and new-borns. Inadequate data and research can constrain resource allocation and exacerbate the condition's symptoms. ⋯ Depressive symptoms are common among pregnant women seeking antenatal care in primary care, and unemployment, as well as a lack of relationship satisfaction with the spouse/significant other, increases the risk of depression.
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Pneumothorax is a rare but recognized cause of respiratory distress in the newborn. It can occur spontaneously or post-traumatic. We report our experience in a term male neonate who had primary spontaneous pneumothorax. He had no surgical intervention but completely recovered with conservative management and supplemental oxygen.