African health sciences
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African health sciences · Dec 2020
Infertility and associated factors in three hospitals in Douala, Cameroon: a cross-sectional study.
We determined the prevalence and factors associated with couple infertility in three hospitals in Douala, Cameroon. ⋯ One in every five couples in this study was infertile. Several factors affect the risks associated with couple infertility. The identification of these factors could help detect subgroups of couples at high risk of infertility. Reproductive health education, screening programmes for STI's that may lead to infertility should be offered to couples.
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African health sciences · Dec 2020
Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection among children with primary nephrotic syndrome: a cross-sectional study.
Limited data are available about the prevalence of helicobacter pylori (H.pylori) infection among primary NS children. ⋯ The current study negates the increased risk of H.pylori infection in children with primary NS.
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African health sciences · Dec 2020
The impact of menopause on sexual function in women and their spouses.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of menopause on sexual function in women and their spouses. ⋯ Although, significant correlations between male erectile function and menopausal female sexual function have not identified; but, low scores of the subscales of FSFI in female participants mostly impaired sexual satisfaction and overall satisfaction in their spouses.
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African health sciences · Dec 2020
Observational StudyClinical and microbiological profile of adult inpatients with community acquired pneumonia in Ilorin, North Central, Nigeria.
The optimal management of community acquired pneumonia (CAP) depends on the clinical and microbiological profile in the locality. ⋯ CAP constitutes a significant disease burden in Ilorin, Nigeria. Typical bacteria accounted for over half of the pathogens isolated from the patients with gram negative agents predominating. This highlights a possible shift in the microbiological profile which could guide empirical treatment.
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African health sciences · Dec 2020
Comparing the association of cardiovascular nursing care with blood pressure and length of stay of in-patients with coronary artery disease in Wuhan, China.
Coronary artery disease is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Comorbidity-like hypertension has been among the major risks of coronary artery disease. Recent evidence identified multiple benefits of cardiovascular nursing care to coronary patients. However, little has been appraised on benefits regarding patients' blood pressure control and length of hospitalisation. ⋯ There is a possibility of coronary artery patients to recover with normal blood pressure following reception of evidence-based cardiovascular nursing care.