African health sciences
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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.
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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
Household and individual risk factors of anaemia among under-5 children in Lesotho.
Anaemia among under-5 children is a major public health issue worldwide. Some countries with a high prevalence of anaemia also have high prevalence of malaria. Even though Lesotho does not have a high prevalence of malaria, its prevalence rate of anaemia is as high. According to the 2014 Lesotho Demographic and Health Survey (DHS), the prevalence of anaemia among children under-5 was 51%. Other factors could be influencing the prevalence of anaemia in Lesotho. ⋯ Using solid fuels for cooking increases the vulnerability of children under-5 developing anaemia. Therefore, knowledge of renewable energy resources should be increased. This will help reduce levels of anaemia among under-5 children in Lesotho.
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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.