African health sciences
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African health sciences · Sep 2020
Socio-demographic predictors of gender inequality among heterosexual couples expecting a child in south-central Uganda.
Gender inequality is a pervasive problem in sub-Saharan Africa, and has negative effects on health and development. ⋯ By better understanding the prevalence and predictors of gender inequality, this knowledge will allow us to better target interventions (increasing education, reducing HIV prevalence in women, targeting interventions different religions and married couples) to decrease inequalities and improve health care delivery to underserved populations in Uganda.
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African health sciences · Sep 2020
Determinants of early marriage among female children in Amhara Region, Ethiopia.
Early Marriage is one of the global problems that undermine the personal development and the rights of women seriously. It is delicate among the developing countries such as Ethiopia. It has major consequences for public health, national security, social development, human rights, economic development, and gender equality. ⋯ Education level, family monthly income, residence, literacy level and knowledge of legal marital were significant determinants of early marriage practice.
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African health sciences · Sep 2020
Epidemiology and survival analyses of 333 adult glioma patients from Eastern Algeria (2008-2016).
Gliomas are a relatively rare group of tumors with a poor prognosis. We aimed to describe and analyze the clinical characteristics and survival of patients with glioma tumors of Eastern Algeria. ⋯ Our sample was relatively young with a higher survival compared to others.
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African health sciences · Sep 2020
Magnetic resonance imaging in chronic headache: our experiences and perspectives.
Headache is a common symptomatology necessitating hospital consultations. Despite the prohibitive cost to patients in Nigeria, Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has become an evaluating tool for headache. ⋯ In our study, MRI had a low diagnostic yield in patients with chronic headache. Therefore, it is expedient that physicians stratify patients with chronic headache based on red flag signs to determine the need for cranial MRI in view of financial burden.
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African health sciences · Sep 2020
Effective school-based preventive interventions for alcohol use in Africa: a systematic review.
Despite recognition of the risks of alcohol use and importance of prevention from an early age, the effectiveness of school-based interventions in Africa has not been clarified. ⋯ interventions had positive effects on students that were non-drinkers at baseline, especially girls. Although we could not find robust evidence that school-based interventions changed attitudes, frequency/quantity of drinking, and intentions to use alcohol, one intervention showed an increase in students' alcohol refusal self-efficacy.