African health sciences
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African health sciences · Dec 2023
Comparative StudyA comparative analysis of two national tuberculosis reporting systems and their impact on tuberculosis case notification in Uganda.
Before 2018, the use of parallel tuberculosis (TB) reporting systems was resource intensive with duplication of efforts and hence the need to select one that contributed to better TB case notification at the National TB and Leprosy Program (NLTP) in Uganda. We sought to analyse the difference in reporting rates between the two systems in order to improve NTLP TB case notification rates, logistics management, and planning for better health service delivery initiatives. ⋯ The web-based integrated DHIS2 system was more effective in reporting missing TB cases. It presents an opportunity for better planning and allocation of resources for improved service delivery in a low-income setting.
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African health sciences · Dec 2023
Maxillofacial trauma and cerebrospinal fluid leak: a retrospective clinical study.
To determine the prevalence of maxillofacial fractures associated with persistent CSF leak, and to assess its bearing on clinical outcomes of consecutive patients managed at our centre. ⋯ This study shows that the prevalence of maxillofacial fractures associated with persistent CSF leak was low, which was 4.5% of patients that presented with persistent CSF leak and 84.9% of the cases resolved after treatment of the various maxillofacial fractures.
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African health sciences · Dec 2023
Mothers/caregivers' knowledge of routine childhood immunization and vaccination status in children aged, 12-23 months in Ilorin, Nigeria.
Immunization has averted millions of hospitalizations and deaths from vaccine-preventable diseases. It is a strong public health tool for childhood infection control and prevention. Many mothers are aware of routine immunization but with doubtable knowledge. ⋯ Mothers / caregivers' knowledge on immunization was good and this positively affected the full vaccination status of their children. There is a need to sustain female education and encourage antenatal clinic attendance, as tools to improve childhood immunization.
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African health sciences · Dec 2023
Associations between sexual violence and women's sexual self-consciousness.
Sexual violence is a global public health problem that has serious and multiple consequences for the victims' health. ⋯ According to the findings, there is a significant positive correlation between SSC and sexual violence, so prevention policies for sexual violence should be focused on skill-based programs and empowering women.
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African health sciences · Dec 2023
Magnitude of stunting and its determinant factors among children age 6-59 months at Debre Tabor comprehensive specialized hospital, South Gondar zone, North central Ethiopia, 2020.
malnutrition continues to be a significant public health and development concern not only in the developing country but also in the world. It is a serious problem because it is causing the deaths of 3.5 million children under 5 years old per- year. ⋯ From the findings of this study, it is concluded that stunting is still an important problem among children aged 6-59 months. Especial attention should be given on intervention of malnutrition.