African health sciences
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African health sciences · Mar 2019
Sexual harassment and victimization of students: a case study of a higher education institution in South Africa.
Sexual harassment has been identified as a major public health problem that is hidden in most institutions/organizations. ⋯ This study shows that both male and female students on campus are experiencing different forms of sexual harassment.
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Surgical emergencies account for a major part of the surgeon's workload. Evaluation of pattern of surgical emergencies will assist in developing concrete proposals for improved care. The aim was to assess the pattern of surgical emergencies in our center. ⋯ There is a wide spectrum of surgical emergencies in our setting with trauma accounting for a substantial proportion of cases. Improved trauma care, neurosurgical services and intensive care facilities may improve the outcome of surgical emergencies in our environment.
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African health sciences · Mar 2019
Prevalence, patterns and factors associated with hypertensive crises in Mulago hospital emergency department; a cross-sectional study.
Hypertension is increasing in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and it's the single most important modifiable stroke risk factor, yet it's control is not routinely emphasized.The prevalence, pattern and factors associated with hypertensive urgencies and emergencies in Uganda is not well established. A cross-sectional study, was conducted between November 2015 and February 2016, using a complete clinical examination and pre-tested standardized questionnaire subjects were enrolled. The prevalence of hypertensive crises and associations of demographic and clinical factors determined using logistic regression. ⋯ Hypertensive emergencies are common and significantly associated with poor compliance to prescribed anti-hypertensive drugs. Acute stroke is the commonest presentation in our setting.
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African health sciences · Mar 2019
Utility of albumin to creatinine ratio in screening for microalbuminuria among newly diagnosed diabetic patients in Uganda: a cross sectional study.
The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and factors associated with microalbuminuria among newly diagnosed diabetic patients in Mulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda. ⋯ Prevalence of microalbuminuria was high in this group. Physical activity at work may be protective against microalbuminuria and this calls for longitudinal studies. Early detection and management of microalbuminuria in diabetics may slow progression to overt diabetic nephropathy (DN).
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African health sciences · Mar 2019
Assessment of maternal referral systems used for a rural Zambian hospital: the development of setting specific protocols for the identification of complications.
In resource-limited countries, it is estimated that up to 75% of maternal deaths are preventable. Maternal referral systems are an effective measure to help prevent these deaths. ⋯ The referral criteria and protocols were updated to include all of the reported complications. We propose this document for others working in resource-limited settings attempting to establish or evaluate a maternal referral systems.