African health sciences
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African health sciences · Jun 2017
ReviewPsychosocial health challenges of the elderly in Nigeria: a narrative review.
Globally, national health systems are challenged to build successful aging models to prepare for biomedical, psychological and social changes. The integral component of psychosocial health in overall quality of life and well-being, however, is underscored and requires greater focus. Changing demographics in Nigeria, in addition to cultural considerations and absence of a social security system, present unique challenges to elderly. ⋯ Like other developing countries, the Nigerian national system faces similar challenges in preparing a national framework that can maximize coverage to citizens in the midst of demographic changes in aging. By focusing on five target areas such as the educational system, health services, community-based initiatives, local or regional policies and national strategies, current framework in Nigeria can be modified to prepare for changing demographics in aging.
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African health sciences · Jun 2017
Major limb amputations in a tertiary hospital in North Western Nigeria.
Amputation is the removal of whole or part of a limb, often as a life saving measure. It is a mutilating surgical procedure altering the body image and producing severe functional deficit. It is a common orthopedic surgical procedure performed worldwide. ⋯ Trauma was the most predominant indication for amputation in this study. This was followed by diabetic foot gangrene. This is usually due to the high rate of road traffic accidents and consequent mismanagement by traditional bone setters.
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African health sciences · Jun 2017
A qualitative study of sexual health education among Iranian engaged couples.
Sexual health education for Iranian engaged couples is always ignored in the premarital education program. ⋯ Most participants emphasized the necessity of sexual health education not only because of medical concerns, but also from the perspective of social issues. Providing these services should be considered a priority.
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African health sciences · Jun 2017
Disordered eating attitudes: demographic and clinico-anthropometric correlates among a sample of Nigerian students.
We set out in this study to determine the demographic and clinico-anthropometric correlates of disordered eating attitudes among undergraduate students of two higher institutions in Lagos, Nigeria. ⋯ Our study observed disordered eating attitude to be prevalent among young adults, and demographic along with clinico-anthropometric factors constituted associated factors. Our findings strengthen the basis to incorporate health awareness programs aimed at improving nutrition and eating behavior among the young adult population. Future research is needed.
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African health sciences · Jun 2017
Expression of miR-126 and its potential function in coronary artery disease.
This study aimed to explore the role of miR-126 in coronary artery disease (CAD) patients and the potential gene targets of miR-126 in atherosclerosis. ⋯ miR-126 may serve as a novel biomarker for CAD.