African health sciences
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African health sciences · Apr 2004
Meta AnalysisMoyer's method of mixed dentition analysis: a meta-analysis.
Mixed dentition analysis forms an essential part of an orthodontic assessment. Moyer's method which is commonly used for this analysis is based on data derived from a Caucasian population. The applicability of tables derived from the data Moyer used to other ethnic groups has been doubted. However no meta-analyses have been done to statistically prove this. ⋯ Variation in the correlation coefficients of different populations using Moyer's method may fall either side. This implies that Moyer's method of prediction may have population variations. For one to be sure of the accuracy while using Moyer's method it may be safer to develop prediction tables for specific populations. Thus Moyer's method cannot universally be applied without question.
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African health sciences · Apr 2004
Multicenter StudyHealth providers' counselling of caregivers in the Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) programme in Uganda.
IMCI was launched in Uganda in June 1995 and has so far been implemented in most districts. However, reports indicate that counselling is poorly performed and that health providers find IMCI counselling the most difficult component to implement. ⋯ The performance of health providers was good in 9 out of 20 IMCI counselling items, and cadre of health provider, IMCI experience, number of supervisory visits and praise of health provider were associated with IMCI counselling. Improvements in IMCI counselling could be achieved through emphasis on use of IMCI job aids; strengthening support supervision and providing positive feedback to health providers. The issue of availability of pre-referral drugs should be addressed by ensuring that these drugs are part of the essential drug kit. Finally, health providers should be trained and encouraged to address the health of the caregivers as well.
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African health sciences · Apr 2004
Comparative StudyTemperament characteristics of street and non-street children in Eldoret, Kenya.
To examine the interaction of temperament and environment and how these impact on the psychological function of street children and non-street children in Eldoret Kenya. ⋯ These results support earlier research on street children. Counter to public opinion and hostility, the children are resilient, adaptable and flexibile in the face of adversity and remaining well adjusted as individuals.
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African health sciences · Apr 2004
Manifestations, quality of emergency care and outcome of severe malaria in Mulago Hospital, Uganda.
About 100,000 children die annually from severe malaria in Uganda and more than 75% of health unit based deaths occur within 24 hours of admission. Most of these deaths are associated with poor resuscitation systems, delays within the units by health workers and lack of essential drugs and supplies. ⋯ The unit should set targets for quality improvement to include increased staffing and supplies, a time limit within which children should be seen and measures of decongestion. Determination of blood sugar in patients with severe malaria should be made a basic requirement.
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African health sciences · Apr 2004
Gender issues in contraceptive use among educated women in Edo state, Nigeria.
While traditional contraception is widely used, in southern Nigerian modern contraception is a relatively recent phenomenon. Modern contraception is more wide spread among the educated and sexually active youth in Nigeria. Few studies have been done on contraception among educated women in Nigeria. ⋯ An important step in improving women's reproductive health is the involvement of men. Health programmes should conduct campaigns to educate men about reproductive health and the role they can assume in family planning.