African health sciences
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African health sciences · Jun 2015
Assessment of subjective sleep quality in iron deficiency anaemia.
We aimed to assess the effect of anemia on subjective sleep quality in patients with iron deficiency anemia (IDA). ⋯ IDA affects sleep quality irrespective of psychological symptoms such as depression and anxiety.
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African health sciences · Jun 2015
Partograph utilization and associated factors among obstetric care providers in North Shoa Zone, Central Ethiopia: a cross sectional study.
Globally, prolonged and obstructed labor contributed to 8% of maternal deaths which can be reduced by proper utilization of partograph during labor. ⋯ Partograph utilization in labor monitoring was found to be low. Being a midwife by profession, on job training, knowledge and attitude of obstetric care providers were factors affecting partograph utilization. Providing on job training for providers would improve partograph utilization.
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African health sciences · Jun 2015
Factors affecting disclosure of serostatus to children attending Jinja Hospital Paediatric HIV clinic, Uganda.
Disclosure of HIV status is important for optimal adherence to antiretroviral therapy in children. Identifying factors that affect disclosure of sero-status to children will help improve the process of disclosure. The purpose of the study was to determine the rate of HIV disclosure by the parents/caretakers to their children and other factors affecting disclosure. ⋯ The overall prevalence of disclosure was low. Psychosocial support groups promoted disclosure.
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African health sciences · Jun 2015
Prevalence of Giardia intestinalis and Hymenolepis nana in Afghan refugee population of Mianwali district, Pakistan.
Present study aimed to investigate prevalence of Giardia intestinalis and Hymenolepis nana in Afghan refugees visiting Central Health Unit (CHU), Kot Chandana (Mianwali, Northern Punjab) during two years period (February 2007 to December 2009). ⋯ Intestinal parasitic infections are common among Afghan refugees and serious preventive measures should be implemented to promote the safety and healthy lifestyle of these people.
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African health sciences · Jun 2015
The protective effects of aqueous extract of Carica papaya seeds in paracetamol induced nephrotoxicity in male wistar rats.
Oxidative stress plays a crucial role in the development of drug induced nephrotoxicity. The study aimed to determine the nephroprotective and ameliorative effects of Carica papaya seed extract in paracetamol-induced nephrotoxicity in rats. ⋯ Carica papaya contains nephroprotective phytochemicals and may be useful in preventing kidney damage induced by paracetamol.