African health sciences
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African health sciences · Dec 2022
The effect of obesity on metabolic parameters: a cross sectional study in adult women.
In this study conducted in adult healthy women, it was aimed to determine the relationship between anthropometric measurements such as Body Mass Index (BMI), waist circumference, waist/height ratio and blood parameters, which are used to define obesity. ⋯ It is understood that the increase in body fat tissue, especially in the abdominal region, in adult healthy women has negative effects on blood parameters and the risk of developing chronic diseases will decrease by preventing this situation.
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African health sciences · Dec 2022
The evaluation of risk factors related to reduced bone mineral density in young people living with HIV.
Low bone mineral density (BMD) is one of the comorbidities that develop in people living with HIV (PLWHIV). ⋯ Performing bone demineralization screening in the naive and young patient group, independently from ART status prior to making the diagnosis of HIV is important for organizing the bone health improvement methods.
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African health sciences · Dec 2022
The association of cardiometabolic disorders with sleep duration: a cross-sectional study.
Alterations in sleep duration and quality are linked to the development of cardiovascular risk factors and the metabolic syndrome (MetS). The aim of this study was to determine a sex stratified analysis on the role and associations of sleep duration on cardiometabolic risk factors, and the MetS. ⋯ The individual components of the Mets, particularly, increased triglycerides and blood glucose are associated with sleep deprivation or excess.
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African health sciences · Dec 2022
Self-reported oral hygiene practice and utilization of dental services by dental technology students in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Dental technology students are Dental surgery technicians under training, trained to assist patients maintain good oral health. Hence, their oral hygiene is expected to be optimal. ⋯ The self-reported oral hygiene practice of the dental technology students is commendable, however, further education on the importance of scaling and polishing is advocated.
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African health sciences · Dec 2022
Association between dietary patterns and pregnancy induced hypertension: a case control study from Sudan.
Dietary patterns and its associated factors and can play an essential role in development of preeclampsia and implication in pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH). ⋯ PIH was positively associated with higher energy, fat, and protein intake. A lower risk of PIH was calculated for women whose dietary habits included fruits and legumes. Measures with which to ensure proper nutrition education are needed to obtain good health and pregnancy outcomes. PIH is a multifactorial disease with an unclear etiology, and the findings of this study will serve as a baseline for future studies in this field.