African health sciences
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African health sciences · Dec 2023
Acceptability of hair harvest as a method of tuberculosis therapeutic drug monitoring among adult pulmonary TB patients: a qualitative study.
The current six months regimen for drug-susceptible tuberculosis (TB) is long, complex, and requires adherence monitoring. TB hair drug level assay is one innovative approach to monitor TB treatment adherence however, its acceptability in the context of African multi-cultural settings is not known. ⋯ Hair harvest for medical testing is acceptable to TB patients on the condition that it is conducted by a medical worker.
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African health sciences · Dec 2023
The reliability and validity of the isixhosa version of the euroqol toddler and infant populations (EQ-TIPS) health related quality of life instrument.
Considering the high burden of disease in young children measurement of Health-Related Quality of Life is needed to evaluate the burden of morbidity. This study aims to report on the validity and reliability of the isiXhosa EuroQol Toddler and Infant Populations (EQ-TIPS) measure for South Africa. ⋯ The isiXhosa EQ-TIPS is valid and reliable for very young children in South Africa and we suggest that it be included in the assessment of children with health conditions within this context.
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African health sciences · Dec 2023
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of Moroccan cancer patients and their relatives towards the COVID-19 pandemic.
This study aims to describe the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of cancer patients and their relatives regarding the COVID-19 pandemic in Morocco. ⋯ Although the level of knowledge and practices of cancer patients and relatives was very satisfying, disparities between the two groups were still to be noted. Cancer patients go out less and practice more, despite the impact of confinement on their health.
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African health sciences · Dec 2023
Fertility awareness and teenage pregnancy in rural western Uganda: a community-based cross-sectional study.
Teenage pregnancy (pregnancy among girls aged 13-19 years) is prevalent in Uganda but data about the associated factors are limited. ⋯ The prevalence of teenage pregnancy in Bulisa district is high. There is a need to target teenagers with correct fertility information, including the engagement of parents and religious leaders.
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African health sciences · Dec 2023
Observational StudyPrevalence and determinants of poor glycaemic control in individuals aged between 18-60 years, at a regional hospital in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa- a cross sectional study.
Achieving optimal blood glucose control is imperative for preventing diabetes related complications and negative socio-economic consequences associated with them. ⋯ Patient that were female overweight, having a lower level of education, and greater than three-year duration of medication and on oral hypoglycaemic agent and/or insulin were more likely to have poor blood glucose control. These factors should serve as early identifiers of potential poor control and an alert clinician to adopt a more active approach to optimize treatment.