African health sciences
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African health sciences · Dec 2022
A preliminary study to evaluate the impact of pharmaceutical care services on clinical outcome and medication adherence in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients from Ethiopian perspective.
The role of clinical pharmacist in hospital settings of Ethiopia is still new and infant. ⋯ These results also suggest the benefits of integrating clinical pharmacist services in multidisciplinary healthcare teams and diabetes management in Ethiopia.
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African health sciences · Dec 2022
Knowledge and its factors associated towards the prevention of COVID-19 among pregnant women in Ethiopia.
COVID-19 is caused by a single-stranded novel coronavirus that severely affects the respiratory system. The first human COVID-19 was reported in Wuhan city, China, in December 2019. Closing the gap and enhancing knowledge of pregnant women on COVID-19 prevention methods is crucial. However, the studies conducted in Ethiopia were inconsistent and non-conclusive. So, this review aimed to estimate the pooled knowledge prevalence on prevention of COVID 19 and factors associated among pregnant women in Ethiopia. ⋯ This systemic review showed that only half of the pregnant women in Ethiopia had good knowledge about COVID-19, and urban residence was significantly associated with knowledge towards the prevention of COVID-19 among pregnant women in this review. So, the responsible body better strengthen their awareness creation among rural residents and old-age pregnant women.
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African health sciences · Dec 2022
Compliance and approach to voluntary HIV testing in a high-risk region for HIV transmission in Europe.
The Kosovo province is being considered as a high-risk region for the spread of HIV. ⋯ Having a positive approach to HIV testing does not suggest that students would take the HIV test. However, students who have low HIV-related knowledge, negative approach or lack of interest in HIV testing (believing that there is no need to take it) would likely never take the HIV test. Increasing HIV-related knowledge, acceptance of PLHIV and access to testing facilities should be public health priorities to raise HIV testing rates.
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African health sciences · Dec 2022
Sociodemographic and gynaecological factors that influence uptake of cervical cancer screening. A cross-sectional study in Calabar, Nigeria.
Voluntary screening for cervical cancer has not been very effective in sub-Saharan Africa. Awareness and presence of risk factors may drive the need to screen. ⋯ Screening for cervical cancer was still poor. Cervical cancer knowledge and recognition of risk factors improve screening uptake.
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African health sciences · Dec 2022
Factors influencing quality of life among cancer survivors in Kenya.
The number of cancer survivors is growing continuously due to advances in treatment of cancer patients. In developed countries, numerous studies on quality of life (QoL) of cancer survivors have been conducted. Little is known regarding the QoL of cancer survivors in Kenya. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore the factors that contribute to QoL of cancer survivors in Kenya. ⋯ The findings highlight the importance of key factors associated to QoL in cancer survivors in Kenya. Interventions aimed at early cancer detection, treatment, and spiritual support among cancer survivors will improve QoL.