African health sciences
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African health sciences · Mar 2023
Sexual violence among young women in Nigeria: a cross-sectional study of prevalence, reporting and care-seeking behaviours.
Only a few studies, mostly hospital-based, have examined sexual violence among young people women in Nigeria. We examined the prevalence, correlates, perpetrators, reporting of and health-seeking behaviour for sexual violence using data of 395 young women (aged 17-24) obtained from a Nigerian university. ⋯ Sexual violence occurs at a tragically high frequency, and victims rarely report incidents to law enforcement agencies or access the much-needed care. The findings suggest a need for interventions that address why victims of sexual violence rarely report to law enforcement or seek care.
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African health sciences · Mar 2023
Physician perspectives on the DNR order in Turkey: A survey of physicians in Internal Medicine.
Do not resuscitate (DNR) is a controversial ethico-legal issue and there is no legal regulation in Turkey. Evaluating the physicians' views on DNR is critical to the current problems and contributes to legal regulation. ⋯ It is necessary to establish legal regulations on DNR and implement residency training programs that will ensure the continuous professional development of physicians.
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African health sciences · Mar 2023
Attitudes and usage of visual-aids in graduate student learning of gross anatomy at Makerere University.
The increasing numbers of students studying human anatomy at Makerere University are beginning to overwhelm available resources, which presents challenges in learning and necessitates an evaluation of alternative ways to enhance anatomy learning.The increasing numbers of students overwhelm resources available and presents challenges in learning. This necessitates an evaluation of alternatives to enhance gross anatomy learning at Makerere University College of Health Sciences. The study aimed to assess the usage of visual aids and generate necessary information to enhance learning. ⋯ Graduate students in the Department of Anatomy at MakCHS are using non-traditional methods to supplement their learning. However, there are several challenges to accessing digital resources. There is a need to support students with accessing visual aids through integrating newer teaching modalities and modern technology to promote interest and retention of anatomical knowledge.
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African health sciences · Mar 2023
Evaluation of sexual function and sexual quality of life in women during the COVID-19 Pandemic: the Turkish case.
Sexual health is an important component of general health. ⋯ Less than half of the women participating in this study had sexual dysfunction, and overall SQOL was moderate to high. These results were associated with some descriptive characteristics of the women and were similar to those reported in pre-pandemic studies conducted in Turkey.
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African health sciences · Mar 2023
Establishment of a urogynecology cadaver-based hands-on workshop.
It is important to train gynecologists and urologists on the principles of urogynecological surgery. ⋯ Our course was highly valued by the participants who came from all over the Middle East. The course was enjoyable and achieved its objectives while the participants gained new knowledge and surgical skills.