African health sciences
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There are no studies focused on the types and management of camel-related craniofacial injuries. ⋯ camel-related craniofacial injuries are complex. The main mechanism of injury is falling from a camel on the face causing fractures of the zygomatico-maxillary complex. These fractures usually need open reduction with internal fixation. Taking safety precautions may help in injury prevention.
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African health sciences · Sep 2022
Effect of heavy cigarette and water pipe smoking on antioxidants and lipids in Sudanese male smokers: a case-control study.
Tobacco smoking is a source of many toxins such as free radicals, mutagenic substances as well as cause for developing cardiovascular diseases (CVD), particularly atherosclerosis. This study aims to assess the impact of smoking on antioxidants in Sudanese male smokers. ⋯ In Sudanese male smokers' biochemical profile disturbances suggest that heavy smoking was leading to developing CVD, particularly WPS.
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African health sciences · Sep 2022
The determination of adherence to fluid control and symptoms of patients undergoing hemodialysis.
The aim of this study was to determine the adherence of hemodialysis (HD) patients with fluid control and the symptoms they experienced. ⋯ It was recommended to assess periodically adherence to fluid control in individuals receiving hemodialysis treatment and symptoms they experience and to provide training and consultancy by addressing those having difficulty in adherence to fluid control.
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African health sciences · Sep 2022
Tool for the assessment spiritual care after the COVID-19 pandemic: a sequential exploratory study.
The present study aimed to develop a tool to assess spiritual care after the COVID-19 Pandemic. ⋯ Spiritual care tool is a valid and reliable tool, with 38 items to assess the spiritual care after the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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African health sciences · Sep 2022
Comorbid anxiety and depression among women receiving care for breast cancer: analysis of prevalence and associated factors.
Living with breast cancer has been associated with increased risk for common mental health problems including depression and anxiety. However, the prevalence of comorbid anxiety and depression (CAD) and their associated factors have received little attention especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) including Ghana. ⋯ The findings suggest relatively high prevalence of comorbid anxiety and depression which could negatively impact breast cancer treatment outcomes and therefore, improved interpersonal relationships between doctors and their patients as well as literacy skills are warranted.