African health sciences
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African health sciences · Jun 2018
Non-adherence to anti-retroviral medication in Shiraz, 2014: a cross sectional study.
Medication adherence is a dynamic and complex behavioral process, which is strongly influenced by personal, social and environmental factors. ⋯ The prevalence of medication adherence was similar to other regions with limited financial resources. To increase patient's medication adherence, they should be exposed to motivational interventions to promote their drug consumption, social and occupational support.
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African health sciences · Jun 2018
Infant oral mutilation (IOM) related to traditional practices among inner city pre-school children in Sudan.
The term Infant Oral Mutilation (IOM) refers to the aggressive cultural rituals where primary canine tooth germs of infants are enucleated for therapeutic reasons. ⋯ The present study showed that the practice of IOM is common among inner city children. Certain teething-related symptoms especially diarrhea and maternal education could be strong determinants of the malpractice of IOM.
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African health sciences · Jun 2018
Composition of uroliths in a tertiary hospital in South East Nigeria.
Urolithiasis affects primarily the urinary tract and complications as debilitating as renal failure may develop. Determining the chemical composition of uroliths can aid management and prevention of recurrence in patients. ⋯ This study showed that struvite and calcium phosphate-containing stones constitute majority of uroliths in our setting with low occurrence of calcium oxalate stones. This indicates that urinary tract infection most likely plays a substantial role in the formation of uroliths in Nigerians. Modern methods of stone analysis is advocated to further define management options.
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African health sciences · Jun 2018
Neonatal mortality at the neonatal unit: the situation at a teaching hospital in Ghana.
The first 28 days of life- the neonatal period is the most vulnerable time for a child's survival. Globally, neonatal mortality has seen a downward trend in recent years. The main objective of this study was to determine the percentage of neonatal mortality and to provide information on factors associated with neonatal mortality at the neonatal unit of a tertiary health facility or teaching hospital. ⋯ The mortality at the neonatal in-patient unit at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Ghana is very high. There is the need for continuous attention and interventions to help reduce the risk of mortality among neonates admitted to the facility.
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African health sciences · Jun 2018
Fibroadenoma of the breast in a South African population -a pilot study of the diagnostic accuracy of fine needle aspirate cytology and breast ultrasonography.
The triple assessment of clinical breast exam (CBE), fine needle aspirate cytology (FNAC) and breast ultrasonography (US) is used in many settings for the diagnosis of fibroadenoma (FA). The diagnostic accuracy of FNAC and US for FA in South African (SA) women with palpable breast masses (PBM) is unknown. ⋯ The yield of interpretable test results for FNAC was poor in our study. The diagnostic accuracy of US for FA appears to be superior to that of FNAC. Omission of FNAC from the triple assessment in our setting should be considered.