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
Review Case ReportsRefractory convulsive syncope in pregnancy: a rare presentation of Takayasu's arteritis - a case report and literature review.
Neurological manifestation of Takayasu's Arteritis (TA) in pregnancy presenting as convulsive syncope is extremely rare, and poses a serious diagnostic dilemma due to other vast causes of fits in pregnancy. ⋯ This case typically describes the unexpected presentation of TA with convulsive syncope. It calls for meticulous clinical assessment of epileptic seizures in pregnancy to avoid a late diagnosis of TA and its potential poor outcomes.
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African health sciences · Jun 2021
A one-year prospective study on the occurrence of traumatic spinal cord injury and clinical complications during hospitalisation in North-East Tanzania.
Clinical complications following spinal cord injury are a big concern as they account for increased cost of rehabilitation, poor outcomes and mortality. ⋯ The incidence of traumatic spinal cord injury in the Kilimanjaro region is relatively high. In-hospital complications are prevalent and are worth addressing for successful rehabilitation.
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African health sciences · Jun 2021
Virologic suppression and associated factors in HIV infected Ugandan female sex workers: a cross-sectional study.
Key populations have disproportionately higher HIV prevalence rates than the general population. ⋯ Virologic suppression in both groups is similar, however, intensified follow-up is needed to improve treatment outcomes.
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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.