African health sciences
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African health sciences · Mar 2019
Comparative StudyImpact of oral contraceptives on periodontal health.
Oral contraceptives pills (OCPs) are common and a convenient form of contraception. The use of hormonal contraceptives by women has been considered to influence gingival and periodontal disease progression. ⋯ Oral Contraceptive pills had adverse effects on periodontal health.
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African health sciences · Mar 2019
Anthracycline induced cardiotoxicity in adult cancer patients: a prospective cohort study from a specialized oncology treatment centre in Uganda.
To determine the cumulative incidence of anthracycline induced cardiotoxicity (AIC), its predictors, and associated electrocardiographic and echocardiographic manifestations in adult cancer patients at Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI). ⋯ The cumulative incidence of AIC in this study cohort was high. Our findings emphasize the need for early monitoring for AIC.
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African health sciences · Mar 2019
Comparative StudyA prospective study to compare the effectiveness of adjunctive rectal misoprostol or oxytocin titration in the prevention of primary post-partum haemorrhage in at risk patients.
Adjunctive uterotonic in patients at risk of primary post-partum haemorrhage may reduce its incidence. ⋯ Rectal misoprostol is as effective and safe as oxytocin when used as an adjunctive uterotonic in preventing primary post-partum haemorrhage in patients with risk factors for uterine atony after active management of third stage of labour.
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African health sciences · Mar 2019
MRSA: the leading pathogen of orthopedic infection in a tertiary care hospital, South India.
The rate of infection is high and heterogeneous in developing countries. This study aimed to find the rate and pattern of infection in a tertiary care hospital with a goal to improve the infection control practices. ⋯ MRSA infection was high. Consequent to this, an interventional program entitled 'Extended Infection Control Measures' was designed to reduce the burden of infection.
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African health sciences · Mar 2019
High risk sexual behavior among adolescent senior secondary school students in Nigeria.
The consequences of high risk sexual practices (HRSP) are enormous among adolescent senior secondary school students. They therefore need to have sufficient knowledge of HRSP. ⋯ The students had relatively poor knowledge and perceptions of HRSP. Quite a number did not consider indiscriminate sexual intercourse as HRSP. An appreciable number did not perceive any danger in keeping multiple sexual partners or beingengaged in unprotected sex. Counselling on the dangers of HRSP should be a component of the school health services so as to curb the complications of HRSP in our secondary schools.