African health sciences
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African health sciences · Sep 2023
Epidemiological and clinical characteristics of 66 Tunisian Sickle cell syndrome patients.
Sickle cell syndrome (SCS) represent a real health problem. In this work, we propose to study the epidemiological and clinical features of 66 patients with SCS. ⋯ S/C patients present the best tolerated form and were the least affected by chronic complications and therefore can lead an almost normal life.
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African health sciences · Sep 2023
Clinicopathological pattern of breast lesions in children and adolescents.
Breast lesions are not common in children and adolescents. The aim of this study is to retrospectively survey the clinicopathological pattern of breast lesions in children and adolescents in our setting. ⋯ The pattern of breast lesions in adolescents in Uyo is similar to that from other parts of Nigeria.
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African health sciences · Sep 2023
A retrospective study on side effects of first-line antiretroviral drugs on HIV patients based on 1A, 2A, and 5A regimen records at Zomba Central Hospital, Malawi.
AIDS is an incurable disease that is common in Africa. Patients with HIV/AIDS having a CD4 count of less than 240 are put on life prolonging ARV drugs. The ARVs have serious side effects on some patients which may be handled by treating them or switching patient's drug to one with no or less serious side effects. ⋯ The probability of having peripheral neuropathy (0.0042, p< 0.01), however, increases with age. Knowledge of HIV patient's socio-demographics and the patient's regimen side effects can be utilised to appropriately manage severe ARV side effects. A therapy consideration that takes into account chemicals in ARV regimen responsible for specific side effects can be directed to patients with compatible socio-demographic characteristics.
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African health sciences · Sep 2023
Predictors of fertility awareness among selected married women of childbearing age in Nigeria: a cross-sectional survey.
Increased fertility awareness can help infertile couples to achieve pregnancy. ⋯ Menstrual cycle charting and level of education were predictors of fertility awareness.
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African health sciences · Sep 2023
Spatio-temporal modelling of under-five mortality in Lesotho using demographic and health survey data.
Lesotho is in the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) region which aims to reduce the under-five mortality (U5M) to the average of 25 deaths per 1000 live births by the end of 2030 under the sustainable development goals (SDGs) initiative by the United Nations. ⋯ The study recommends that mothers of under-five children be educated about breastfeeding and encouraged to use contraception in order to postpone birth and reduce parity. Rural development should be prioritized through improved primary health care; and public health services should be made more accessible to rural residents.