African health sciences
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African health sciences · Jun 2023
Exclusive breastfeeding knowledge and practice among nursing mothers in selected healthcare facilities in Kaduna Metropolis, Nigeria.
Exclusive breast feeding (EBF) in the first six months of life is recognized as an indispensable component of survival, physical and mental development of children. Despite the enormous benefits of EBF, only 39% of infants less than 6 months of age are exclusively breastfed globally. ⋯ Findings from this study showed that most of the participants had a very good knowledge of EBF and are practicing it.
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African health sciences · Jun 2023
Factors associated with ocular injuries among adult road traffic accident patients presenting at Mulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda.
Ocular trauma is the leading cause of unilateral blindness globally. Road traffic accidents are among the top risk factors for ocular trauma. ⋯ Age 30-39 years, male gender and being a passenger of motor vehicle/cycle were the factors associated with ocular injuries among the adult road traffic accident patients. Ocular injuries were more common among the road users who did not use safety measures. Use of safety measure by passengers of motor vehicles and cycles is recommended.
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African health sciences · Jun 2023
Prevalence of late antenatal care booking among pregnant women attending public health facilities of Kigamboni Municipality in Dar es Salaam region, Tanzania.
Good care during pregnancy is important for the health of mothers and development of the unborn baby. The study determined the prevalence and factors associated with late ANC booking among pregnant women at health facilities in Kigamboni Municipality in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. ⋯ Majority of the pregnant women started ANC later than the recommended time. Health education provision at all community levels on the advantages and disadvantages of early and late ANC booking respectively should be strengthened.
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African health sciences · Jun 2023
Value of dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging in combination with mammography for screening early-stage breast cancer.
To study the value of dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (DCE-MRI) in combination with mammography for screening early-stage breast cancer. ⋯ Mammography and DCE-MRI play key roles in the early diagnosis of breast cancer, and their combination can increase the diagnostic efficiency.
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African health sciences · Jun 2023
Effects of right stellate ganglion block combined with topical anesthesia on heart rate variability in awake patients receiving tracheal intubation.
General anesthesia is commonly performed with tracheal intubation. We aimed to evaluate the effects of right stellate ganglion block combined with topical anesthesia on the heart rate variability in awake patients receiving tracheal intubation. ⋯ Right stellate ganglion block combined with topical anesthesia can work well for awake patients during tracheal intubation.