African health sciences
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African health sciences · Jun 2022
Quantifying the relationship of HIV infection with clinicopathological spectrum and outcome among patients with colorectal cancer in a South African population.
Literature is limited on HIV and colorectal cancer (CRC) in sub-Saharan Africa despite it being the epicentre of the HIV epidemic. ⋯ When compared with HIV-negative patients, HIV-positive patients with CRC presented at a younger age and tended to have lower surgical resection rates. There was no difference between the two groups with CRC in terms of anatomical sub-site distribution, disease staging and recurrence rates.
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African health sciences · Jun 2022
Barriers to uptake of cervical cancer screening among women in Nigeria: a systematic review.
Cervical cancer is the second most frequent cancer and cause of cancer-related deaths among women in Nigeria. The Visual inspection with acetic acid and cryotherapy "see and treat" screening approach is a feasible and effective method that can be implemented in low resource settings like Nigeria; however, screening utilization is still low. ⋯ Lack of adequate information about cervical cancer is a significant hindrance to screening; this factor is strongly associated with the numerous misconceptions and negative perceptions. The study highlights the need for further assessment of the sociodemographic determinants of cervical cancer screening uptake in Nigeria. Preventive strategies should be targeted at improving the dissemination of valid information, reducing the knowledge gap among women, and addressing the financial and health service factors.
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African health sciences · Jun 2022
Hypertension in postmenopausal Indonesian Women: fluctuating Body Mass Index as a potential predictor of decreasing blood pressure.
The burden of Hypertension (HT) [P1][YT2] in Indonesian postmenopausal women has increased over the past years. Obesity is the most prevalent risk of HT among postmenopausal women. ⋯ Fluctuating BMI was a predictor in decreasing BP in postmenopausal women, so it could be used to control HT.
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African health sciences · Jun 2022
Determinants of the decision to incision interval in case of emergency caesarean section in Yaoundé' hospitals.
To analyze the determinants of the decision to incision interval in case of emergency caesarean section in Yaoundé' hospitals. ⋯ Few women benefit from the surgical intervention within a maximum of 30 minutes. Support measures for women presenting the indications for emergency caesarean sections in hospitals are essential to improve the decision-incision delay of the caesarean section emergency.
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African health sciences · Jun 2022
Meta AnalysisAssociation between hair dye use and cancer in women: a systematic review and meta-analysis of case-control studies.
The use of hair dye for cosmetic purposes appears to be increasing worldwide. As 50-80% of women use hair dye throughout their lifetimes, the possible association between hair dye use and cancer is a public health concern. ⋯ The present study suggests that, although the use of hair dye may increase the risk of cancer among users, a more detailed evaluation is required to assess the type of hair dye use in terms of guidelines and metrics.