African health sciences
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African health sciences · Dec 2022
Clinico-epidemiological profile of children living with HIV/AIDS managed at Heal Africa Hospital, Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Conflict in the DRC led to a poor health care. HIV/AIDS in children remains one of the leading causes of pediatric morbidity and mortality. ⋯ This study pointed out the importance of PMTC and early management of children leaving with HIV/AIDS. Outreach would encourage voluntary HIV/AIDS testing for pregnant women in armed conflict zone.
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African health sciences · Dec 2022
Prevalence, patterns, functional disability of Bertolotti syndrome among patients with low back pain at Mulago National Referral Hospital.
Bertolotti syndrome is a differential diagnosis in back pain. We know little about it in Uganda. This study aimed to describe the prevalence, clinical and radiological patterns of Bertolotti syndrome and functional disability associated with it. ⋯ Bertolotti syndrome is common and functionally debilitating. We should consider it in the differential diagnosis of chronic low back pain.
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African health sciences · Dec 2022
Breast cancer knowledge and screening practices among undergraduates in a Nigerian tertiary institution, Southwest Region.
Breast cancer is the most diagnosed female malignancy in Nigeria. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and practice of breast cancer screening among female undergraduates in a tertiary institution in Southwest Nigeria. ⋯ Overall knowledge and practice of breast cancer screening were poor, but students' attitude towards screening was positive. Health education on breast cancer and screening is recommended.
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African health sciences · Dec 2022
Assessing attitude towards condom use among truck drivers at transhipment location, Meerut District, India, using multidimensional condom attitude scale.
In India, unsafe sex has been documented among truck drivers. This study explores the factors influencing their attitude of trucker towards condom use. ⋯ Adolescent entrants, those who have not travelled long distances and not rested more than 10 hrs requires improvement in the attitude towards condom use.
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African health sciences · Dec 2022
High incidence of acute kidney injury among patients with major trauma at Mulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda: risk factors and overall survival.
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common and life-threatening complication of major trauma. Recognition is often delayed and management is frequently sub-optimal. We determined the incidence, risk factors and immediate outcomes of AKI in patients with major trauma at Mulago National Referral Hospital. ⋯ There was a high incidence of AKI among patients with major trauma. Efforts to reduce morbidity and mortality should be prioritized.