African health sciences
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African health sciences · Jun 2019
Examining sexual functions of women before and after menopause in Turkey.
Sexuality is an important factor that completes the lives of individuals and affects people in all age groups. ⋯ Prevalence of sexual dysfunction in the women was very high and they indicated no effort to seek medical care. Low educational and income level and menopausal status of the women were three factors increasing the risk of sexual dysfunction. Awareness of the society and the healthcare professionals about the issue should be increased.
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African health sciences · Jun 2019
Depressive symptoms, sexual activity, and substance use among adolescents in Kampala, Uganda.
Adolescents experience high rates of depression, initiation of sexual activity, and substance use. ⋯ Knowing the aforementioned risk factors can help us better understand the needs of adolescents presenting to MMCAH, and allows us to develop targeted interventions aimed at decreasing health risks in Kampala's adolescent population.
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African health sciences · Jun 2019
The prevalence and clinical profile of adrenocortical deficiency among HIV infected persons in Northern Nigeria.
Infection with the human immune deficiency virus (HIV) is still a prevalent problem in Africa. ⋯ The biochemical evidence of hypocortisolism was common among patients infected with HIV, associated with a longer duration of HIV infection. However, none of CD4 counts, clinical features or HAART regimen were associated with hypocortisolism.
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African health sciences · Jun 2019
Effect of nutrient intakes on anthropometric profiles among university students from a selected private University in Klang Valley, Malaysia.
Dietary composition is the cornerstone of weight management. This study aimed to investigate the effect of nutrient intakes on anthropometric profiles among university students. ⋯ Micronutrients, especially B vitamins, are important in weight management among the young adults.
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African health sciences · Jun 2019
A quantitative assessment of the views of mental health professionals on exercise for people with mental illness: perspectives from a low-resource setting.
Exercise is nowadays considered as an evidence-based treatment modality in people with mental illness. Nurses and occupational therapists working in low-resourced mental health settings are well-placed to provide exercise advice for people with mental illness. ⋯ A health care reform to enable collaboration with exercise professionals, such as exercise physiologists or physiotherapists, might increase exercise uptake for people with mental illness, thereby improving health outcomes for this vulnerable population.