African health sciences
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African health sciences · Jun 2023
Genotypic characterization of extended spectrum beta-lactamase in gram negative bacterial contaminants of some door handles in Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu, Ogun state.
Nosocomial infections due to cross-transmission by microorganisms from inanimate surfaces have become a recognized public health problem. ⋯ This study revealed that door handles of different sections in hospital environment were contaminated by multidrug resistant Gram-negative bacteria encoding ESBL genes.
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African health sciences · Jun 2023
Appropriateness and diagnostic yield of open access gastroscopy in two tertiary centers in South-western Nigeria.
There is need for the appropriate use of gastroscopy. ⋯ According to our study, most procedures are appropriately indicated. However, appropriateness did not determine endoscopy yield. Larger studies are needed to determine the utility of the ASGE guidelines in our environment.
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African health sciences · Jun 2023
Ocular complications and associated factors among traditional eye medicines users attending the eye clinic at Mulago national referral hospital, Uganda.
Over the past decades there has been a phenomenal increase in the use of Traditional Eye medicines (TEM) worldwide and there are several factors that compel patients to use TEM. ⋯ Plant-based products were the most frequently used types of TEM, a large proportion of the TEM users were found with sight-threatening ocular complications.
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African health sciences · Jun 2023
Prevalence, influencing factors, and outcomes of emergency caesarean section in public hospitals situated in the urban state of Lagos, Nigeria.
Caesarean section (CS) performed in an emergency can be life-saving for both the pregnant woman and her baby. In Nigeria, CS rates have been estimated to be 2.7% nationally, with the highest regional rate of 7.0% reported in the South-West of the country. Our objective in this facility-based retrospective cross-sectional study was to describe patterns and assess factors, obstetric indications, and outcomes of emergency CS in Lagos, Nigeria. ⋯ Optimisation of CS rates requires a multi-pronged approach during pregnancy and childbirth, with particular emphasis on supporting pregnant women living in the suburbs.
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African health sciences · Jun 2023
Oral health delivery in refugee camps in East Region of Cameroon.
Oral health care affects the quality of life and plays an essential role in the general health of vulnerable populations especially refugees. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the quality of oral health care delivery in the Gado-Badzeré refugee camp in the Eastern region of Cameroon. ⋯ The quality of oral health care delivery in this camp was very poor. There is an absence of oral health workforce and basic primary oral health care facilities. Oral health knowledge was very poor and the treatment needs the refugees was very high.