African health sciences
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African health sciences · Jun 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialNutrition education improves knowledge and BMI-for-age in Ghanaian school-aged children.
Adequate nutrition is required for growth and development in children. This study tested the effectiveness of nutrition education on knowledge and BMI-for-age (BFA) of school-aged children in the Kumasi Metropolis. ⋯ Nutrition education could improve knowledge and BMI-for-age in school-aged children in Ghana.
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African health sciences · Jun 2021
Prevalence of sexually transmitted infections among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in West Coast Region of The Gambia.
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) are the second most common cause of healthy life years lost by women in the 15 - 44 years age group in Africa. ⋯ A high prevalence of STIs was found among pregnant women attending ANC in the West Coast region of The Gambia. Public health intervention programmes should be strengthened to promote the sexual and reproductive health of pregnant women in The Gambia.
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African health sciences · Jun 2021
The experiences of sex workers accessing HIV care services in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
Although sub-Saharan African countries have rolled out massive HIV treatment and care programmes, there is little evidence of these having embraced key population groups particularly female sex workers. Due to the criminalisation of sex work in countries like Zimbabwe, research on HIV and its impact on this group is sparse. The absence of an enabling environment has hindered access to HIV care and treatment services for female sex workers. ⋯ Health workers need sensitization and training in the provision of differentiated care. For effective linkage to and retention in care an enabling environment is critical.
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African health sciences · Jun 2021
Menstrual hygiene management among adolescent school girls in Taraba State, Nigeria.
The onset of menstruation denotes a landmark event in pubertal development of the adolescent girl. Lack of adequate knowledge and good menstrual hygiene management can have far reaching consequences on the girl's wellbeing, dignity and reproductive health. ⋯ Knowledge of menstruation and hygienic practices during menstruation among the participants in the study was encouraging. Every adolescent girl should be equipped with the right knowledge and support for good menstrual hygiene management.
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African health sciences · Jun 2021
Pattern and risk factors for childhood injuries in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Injuries contribute to morbidity and mortality in children. This study was carried out to describe the pattern of childhood injuries and associated risk factors in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. ⋯ Falls, burns and road traffic injuries were the main injury types in this study. Inadequate supervision, overcrowding, lower socio-economic status and low maternal age were significant risk factors for childhood injuries.