African health sciences
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in the ten (10) regions of Ghana. The findings showed that most girls in Public Senior High Schools in Ghana had prior knowledge about menstruation from their mothers and sisters prior to menarche. It was revealed that majority of the girls mentioned hormones as the cause of menstruation, whilst others mentioned the uterus, bladder, vagina, and other parts of the female reproductive system. ⋯ Half of the schools used pblic tap/standpipe as their main source of water and the rest used other sources of water. Also, most schools have toilet facilities. Some useful recommendations are proffered with the aim of improving MHM in public high schools in Ghana.
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African health sciences · Mar 2022
A Study of Female Genital Mutilation of African-Descent Iranians in Qeshm Island.
This article investigates the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) as a long-held custom in Qeshm Island, which makes many African-descended women face different physical and psychological health problems. ⋯ This study reveals the prevalence of a false tradition and the necessity of behavioral change. In doing so, the government and NGOs' strong actions and attracting the support of the community elders are also needed.
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African health sciences · Mar 2022
Resistance of Anopheles gambiae sensu lato to Pirimiphos-methyl Insecticide in Kakamega County, Highlands of Western Kenya.
Insecticide treated bed nets and Indoor residual spraying remains the principal interventional malaria control strategies. To achieve malaria disease eradication, vector control programmes that monitor insecticide resistance profiles are necessary. ⋯ We observed pirimiphos-methyl resistance in Anopheles arabiensis and Anopheles gambiae s.s. study populations. Results showed G119S mutation in resistance population. Resistance monitoring and management are urgently required.
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African health sciences · Mar 2022
The predictive role of psychological toughness and adaptability on the actual well-being of mothers with handicapped children.
Handicapped children cause psychological problems for mothers. As mothers' actual well-being is so important in the family and society, the aim of this research was to predict the role of psychological toughness and adaptability on the actual well-being of mothers with handicapped children. ⋯ The actual well-being of mothers with handicapped children can be predicted by their psychological toughness and adaptability.
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African health sciences · Mar 2022
Assessing the protective effect of Crassocephalum vitellinum against Rifampicin-induced hepatotoxicity in Wistar rats.
Crassocephalum vitellinum is widely used by traditional medical practitioners and local people in East Africa to manage a large number of ailments including hepatitis 1. However, its hepatoprotective effects had not been evaluated prior to this study. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of an ethanolic leaf extract of Crassocephalum vitellinum against rifampicin-induced liver toxicity in Wistar rats. ⋯ The plant extract loweres the liver biomarker enzymes (ALT, ALP, AST) and preserves the histomorphology of the hepatocytes which is suggestive that the plant possess hepatoprotective properties.