African health sciences
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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
Observational StudyClinical value of CVP+VIVC in predicting fluid resuscitation in patients with septic shock.
To explore the clinical value of central venous pressure (CVP) + inferior vena cava respiratory variability (VIVC) in fluid resuscitation in spontaneously breathing patients with septic shock. ⋯ Combination of CVP and VIVC may have a good effect on the evaluation of volume responsiveness in patients with septic shock, which is better than single CVP and VIVC. Combination of CVP and VIVC can be adopted to predict fluid responsiveness volume responsiveness in septic shock patients, which is of great significance for guiding clinical fluid responsiveness therapy.
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African health sciences · Sep 2023
Perception and level of satisfaction with the quality of antenatal care services among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at plateau state specialist hospital, Jos, Nigeria.
This study evaluated pregnant women's perception and level of satisfaction with quality of antenatal care received at Plateau State Specialist Hospital. ⋯ The respondents had positive perception and are satisfied with the quality of antenatal care services received. A Periodic patient satisfaction survey should be established as part of the antenatal evaluation to provide feedback for continuous quality improvement.
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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.
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African health sciences · Sep 2023
Microbiological quality and proximate analysis of locally produced soymilk drinks sold in Calabar Metropolis; a public health assessment.
This study was aimed at evaluating the microbial quality and proximate analysis of soymilk produced and sold within Calabar Metropolis. ⋯ The microbial population detected in terms of number and types reflected poor hygienic standard of production.