African health sciences
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African health sciences · Mar 2023
Comparison of efficacy of intravenous labetalol and intravenous hydralazine for management of pre-eclampsia in pregnant women.
To compare the efficacy of intravenous Labetalol and intravenous Hydralazine in reduction of blood pressure in patients with severe pre-eclampsia. ⋯ The results of this study show that Labetalol is more effective as compared to Hydralazine in terms of reducing the systolic and diastolic blood pressure and number of doses (Drugs) for in patients with severe preeclampsia.
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African health sciences · Mar 2023
Vaccine rate forecast for COVID-19 in Africa using hybrid forecasting models.
The public health sectors can use the forecasting applications to determine vaccine stock requirements to avoid excess or shortage stock. This prediction will ensure that immunization protection for COVID- 19 is well-distributed among African citizens. ⋯ HGRNN model provides accurate daily vaccinated case forecast, which helps to maintain optimal vaccine stock to avoid vaccine wastage and save many lives.
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African health sciences · Mar 2023
Prevalence of genitourinary infection in diabetic patients treated with SGLT 2 inhibitors.
Genitourinary infections are common in Diabetes patients compared to the general population more so in patients with Sodium glucose co transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) treatment , So, we did a study to find the prevalence of genitourinary infection in T2DM patients treated with SGLT2i. ⋯ We need to counsel the patients before starting SGLT2i regarding possible chance of getting genitourinary infection, proper genital hygiene, drinking plenty of water and consulting the doctor if any symptoms at the earliest.
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Nearly 99% of neonatal deaths globally occur in low- and middle-income countries with about three-quarters of the neonatal deaths resulting from sepsis including those arising from cord infections. Thus, good cord care practices have the potential to reduce the neonatal deaths in low and middle-income countries such as Kenya. ⋯ Although mothers predominantly practiced the recommended cord care, some potentially deleterious practices were reported. There is need to encourage attendance to antenatal clinic in order to optimize umbilical cord care practices.
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African health sciences · Mar 2023
Examining the maternal health services-seeking behaviour among adolescent urban refugees in Kampala, Uganda.
Reproductive health is a key concern during crisis situations and improving maternal health is crucial. In Uganda, refugees living in urban areas are expected to be self-reliant and this makes the adolescents who get pregnant vulnerable. ⋯ The urban refugee adolescents who get pregnant face several challenges to utilize maternal health services. Increased funding, favourable policies and programs are needed to support these girls to access comprehensive maternal health services because they face multiple vulnerabilities.