African health sciences
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African health sciences · Mar 2023
Effects of prenatal antibiotic treatment on early infant health: a retrospective study in a rural health facility in Ghana.
Infant mortality remains a major developmental challenge in many low-income countries. Epidemiological evidence suggests that infant acquisition of maternal microbiome is essential for programming of immunity and metabolism. As such, irrational maternal antibiotic use may affect infant health. ⋯ Intrapartum antibiotic treatment is associated with poor early infant health. Rationalizing antibiotic use during pregnancy may contribute to reducing infant mortality.
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African health sciences · Mar 2023
Case ReportsVersatility of cervicofacial flap in management of cutaneous cheek defects post tumour excision: a report of two cases.
Reconstructing a large cutaneous cheek defect post tumour excision poses a great challenge to the reconstructive surgeon. The surgical options are limited for a functional and aesthetically acceptable outcome. The microvascular free flap which is currently the gold standard is still not a common place in our practice in Nigeria. ⋯ The flaps survived with no loss. Cheek defect reconstruction with cervicofacial flap is simple, reliable and with similar favourable aesthetic outcome when compared with free flap procedure. It should be an important part of a reconstructive surgeon armamentarium.
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African health sciences · Mar 2023
Establishment of a urogynecology cadaver-based hands-on workshop.
It is important to train gynecologists and urologists on the principles of urogynecological surgery. ⋯ Our course was highly valued by the participants who came from all over the Middle East. The course was enjoyable and achieved its objectives while the participants gained new knowledge and surgical skills.
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African health sciences · Mar 2023
Evaluation of the association between fear of COVID-19 and pregnancy distress.
Mental health problems experienced during pregnancy negatively affect both maternal and fetal wellbeing. ⋯ The pregnant women in this study had moderate fear of COVID-19. Compared to the literature data, the prevalence of pregnancy distress was slightly higher than pre-COVID-19 reports but quite low compared to other studies conducted during the pandemic.
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African health sciences · Mar 2023
Intimate partner violence and child loss: an evaluation of 7 sub-Saharan African countries.
Intimate partner violence (IPV) and child loss disproportionately affect women in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Little research has examined the relationship between IPV and child loss in SSA. ⋯ These results suggest that women who experienced all types of and cumulative exposure to IPV may be more likely to lose a child in SSA.