African health sciences
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African health sciences · Jun 2020
Sex differences and HIV status of tuberculosis in adults at a rural hospital in southern Ethiopia: an 18-year retrospective cross-sectional study.
The aim of the study was to compare the epidemiology, clinical characteristics and treatment outcome of tuberculosis (TB), including HIV status, in women and men in southern rural Ethiopia. ⋯ Lymph node TB was more common in women. Treatment outcomes were similar in both sexes, but women had a lower mortality rate.
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African health sciences · Jun 2020
Randomized Controlled TrialWeight reduction improves immune system and inflammatory cytokines in obese asthmatic patients.
Activation of immunological and systemic inflammation markers are common in obesity and asthma. ⋯ Weight reduction improved immunological and systemic inflammation markers in obese asthma patients.
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African health sciences · Jun 2020
Short communication: expanding the range of services to the survivors of Ebola virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The objectives of the article are to assess the role of a strategic response in the prevention and control of the disease and the need for extending supports to the survivors of disease. ⋯ In conclusion, Ebola virus disease is a life threatening disease and is linked with a wide range of complications, including those involving eyes. Thus, the need of the hour is to formulate a strategic response comprising of different strategies which not only aim to reduce the incidence of the disease, but also to extend quality assured care to the survivors.
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African health sciences · Jun 2020
Missed antenatal care follow-up and associated factors in Eastern Zone of Tigray, Northern Ethiopia.
Focused antenatal care improves the survival and health of the mother as well as the babies. However, there are real challenges in keeping the subsequent antenatal care follow up in Ethiopia. Hence, the aim of this study was to assess missed antenatal care follow up and associated factors in the Eastern zone of Tigray. ⋯ The proportion of missed antenatal care follow-up was lessened as compared to local and national evidences. Nevertheless, still a coordinated effort on tracking of pregnant women who missed their antenatal care appointment is required by health policy implementers so as to increase the uptake of four complete visits.