African health sciences
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African health sciences · Dec 2018
Prevalence and pattern of cardiovascular-related causes of out-of- hospital deaths in Lagos, Nigeria.
In developed countries 50% - 75% of deaths from cardiovascular-diseases occurs out-of-hospital. In Nigeria where patronage of orthodox health facilities is low, the impact of cardiovascular-related diseases on out-of-hospital mortality has been sparsely studied. ⋯ Cardiovascular-related diseases are major contributors to out-of-hospital medical deaths occurring chiefly in those >60 years. Hypertensive heart disease and heart failure are the greatest contributors to this cardiovascular-related disease mortality.
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African health sciences · Dec 2018
Integrated approach to malaria prevention at household level in rural communities in Wakiso district, Uganda: impact evaluation of a pilot project.
The integrated approach to malaria prevention, which advocates for the use of several malaria prevention methods at households, is being explored to complement other existing strategies. We implemented a pilot project that promoted the integrated approach to malaria prevention in two rural communities in Wakiso district, Uganda. ⋯ Findings of the impact evaluation give promise that utilisation of integrated malaria prevention can be enhanced if use of multiple methods is promoted in communities.
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African health sciences · Dec 2018
Red blood cell alloimmunization in multi-transfused patients with chronic kidney disease in Port Harcourt, South-South Nigeria.
Serological safety is an integral part of overall safety for blood banks. ⋯ The prevalence of RBC alloimmunisation in multi-transfused CKD patients was 3.2% with anti-E being the most frequently identified antibody.
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African health sciences · Dec 2018
Screening for diabetes among tuberculosis patients: a nationwide population-based study in Egypt.
The prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) is increasing rapidly in Egypt and considered one of the major health problems in the Eastern Mediterranean region. ⋯ Older age and being females and those with pulmonary type of TB were more prone to the double burden of TB and DM. Identifying cases with double burden of diseases will improve the proper management of both diseases and prevent complications.
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African health sciences · Dec 2018
Tuberculosis prevalence among university freshmen in Zhengzhou, China, during 2004-2013.
Tuberculosis (TB) is a major public health concern worldwide, and spreads more easily in densely populated areas such as school campuses. ⋯ These findings indicated a high prevalence of PPD positivity among participants during the study period, with an increasing trend. Therefore, this population needs to be targeted by TB prevention and control programs.