African health sciences
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African health sciences · Sep 2022
Prevalence and correlates of erectile dysfunction among long-distance commercial vehicle drivers and commercial motorcycle riders in Ibadan Nigeria: a comparative cross-sectional study.
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a global public health problem that affects the quality of life, interpersonal, occupational, and social functioning of sufferers. Despite being high-risk groups, there is a paucity of data on erectile dysfunction among commercial vehicle drivers and motorcycle riders. ⋯ There is a need for public education and awareness programmes on ED to reduce the burden and improve well-being in these populations.
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African health sciences · Sep 2022
Determinants of male partner involvement in antenatal care services at Kangundo Sub-County Hospital in Kenya.
Male partner involvement in antenatal care services is aimed at improving maternal health outcomes since men are important persons who play great roles at the family level. ⋯ The factors contributing to low male partner involvement included: men being busy at work and the distance covered to reach the health facility.
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African health sciences · Sep 2022
Factors motivating intent to leave amongst radiographers employed by public tertiary hospitals in the Gauteng Province, South Africa.
The elements of job satisfaction can be categorized into intrinsic and extrinsic factors. The presence of a higher level of intrinsic factors will result in increased motivation amongst employees, whilst extrinsic factors will result in job dissatisfaction. Decreased job satisfaction levels amongst healthcare professionals are known to create an intent to leave. Hence the need to explore these factors amongst radiographers employed by tertiary hospitals in the Gauteng province of South Africa. ⋯ Both intrinsic and extrinsic factors are associated with an intent to leave amongst radiographers employed by public tertiary hospitals in the Gauteng province.
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African health sciences · Sep 2022
Application of a modified Poisson model in identifying factors associated with prevalence of pregnancy termination among women aged 15 - 49 years in Uganda.
Abortion in Uganda is illegal, only permitted when it places the pregnant mother at risk. This study aimed to apply the modified Poisson model in identifying factors associated with the prevalence of pregnancy termination among women of reproductive age in Uganda. ⋯ There exists a significant proportion of women who have had their pregnancies terminated in Uganda. It is observed that woman's age, marital status, mass media exposure, having visited a health facility in the last 12 months and working status were main predictors. Based on these results, researchers concluded that the emphasis should be put on improving access to post-abortion care, contraceptive use and media exposure.