African health sciences
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African health sciences · Sep 2022
The determination of adherence to fluid control and symptoms of patients undergoing hemodialysis.
The aim of this study was to determine the adherence of hemodialysis (HD) patients with fluid control and the symptoms they experienced. ⋯ It was recommended to assess periodically adherence to fluid control in individuals receiving hemodialysis treatment and symptoms they experience and to provide training and consultancy by addressing those having difficulty in adherence to fluid control.
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African health sciences · Sep 2022
Effect of atrial septal dilation tumor and patent foramen rotundus on cryptogenic ischemic stroke in young and middle-aged patients.
To investigate the effect of atrial septal aneurysm (ASA) and patent foramen ovale (PFO) on cryptogenic ischemic stroke in young and middle-aged patients. ⋯ Atrial septal aneurysm combined with PFO and PFO are independent influencing factors factor for the occurrence of cryptogenic ischemic stroke in young and middle-aged people, which is worthy of further study.
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African health sciences · Sep 2022
Tool for the assessment spiritual care after the COVID-19 pandemic: a sequential exploratory study.
The present study aimed to develop a tool to assess spiritual care after the COVID-19 Pandemic. ⋯ Spiritual care tool is a valid and reliable tool, with 38 items to assess the spiritual care after the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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African health sciences · Sep 2022
Impact of exercise on renal function, oxidative stress, and systemic inflammation among patients with type 2 diabetic nephropathy.
Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a prevalent microvascular diabetic complication all over the world. ⋯ There is evidence that aerobic exercise training modulated oxidative stress and inflammatory cytokines and improved renal function among patients with diabetic nephropathy.
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African health sciences · Sep 2022
Comorbid anxiety and depression among women receiving care for breast cancer: analysis of prevalence and associated factors.
Living with breast cancer has been associated with increased risk for common mental health problems including depression and anxiety. However, the prevalence of comorbid anxiety and depression (CAD) and their associated factors have received little attention especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) including Ghana. ⋯ The findings suggest relatively high prevalence of comorbid anxiety and depression which could negatively impact breast cancer treatment outcomes and therefore, improved interpersonal relationships between doctors and their patients as well as literacy skills are warranted.