African health sciences
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African health sciences · Dec 2022
Review of core stability exercise versus conventional exercise in the management of chronic low back pain.
Exercise has been proven to be effective in the management of chronic low back pain. Over the years, core stability exercise (CSE) has gained popularity however there is lack of consensus on the best exercise treatment. ⋯ Compared to conventional exercise, core stability exercise is more effective in pain reduction and improved physical function in individuals with CLBP in the short term however, only two trials carried out follow-up assessments post intervention.
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African health sciences · Dec 2022
Predictors of alcohol consumption among adolescents and young adults in Lusaka, Zambia.
Alcohol consumption among young people in schools and communities presents a major problem of public health concern. We determined the predictors of alcohol consumption among adolescents and young adults in Lusaka, Zambia. ⋯ Alcohol consumption was highly prevalent among young adults aged 20-24 years. There is need for continuous sensitization on substance abuse and its adverse effects in schools and communities at large. The strengthening, reviewing and amendment of the alcohol regulatory measures and policies should be considered.
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African health sciences · Dec 2022
Accidents exposing blood to the staff of a hospital and university establishment in Algeria: Assessment and risk factors.
Accidents exposing to blood AEB represent real public health problem in healthcare establishments. The objective of our study was to estimate the frequency of AEB As at our establishment as well as the risk factors that determine their occurrence. ⋯ A clear predominance of women was noted (79.2%) among the study population with a Sex ratio equal to 0.26. The average age was 27.7 ± 6.2 years.The frequency of exposure to AEB among hospital staff was 48.5%. Needlestick injuries were the most common accident (88.3%), followed by splashing blood or body fluids (51.7%), and cutting with a sharp object (10.0%).Among the risk factors significantly associated with the occurrence of AEB, we can cite the medical profession (OR = 3.94; p <0.001), the surgical specialty (OR = 3.3; p <0.01), the male sex (OR = 3.7; p <0.01). Likewise, risk of AEB increased significantly with age (p <0.01) and professional seniority (p <0.02).
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African health sciences · Dec 2022
Histopathological characterization of lung tumours at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia: a pilot study.
There are limited data on histological classification of primary lung cancer from sub-Saharan Africa. Furthermore, the time trends of age-truncated incidence rates of lung cancer by histological phenotype in Zambia are also unknown. ⋯ This study has shown that the most commonly diagnosed type of primary lung cancer is squamous cell carcinoma. More data are needed to further corroborate this observation.
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African health sciences · Dec 2022
Traditional medicine trade and uses in the surveyed medicine markets of Western Kenya.
There exist vast traditional medicine and herbal remedies prescribed for diseases and socio-cultural ills that are sold in local medicine markets. ⋯ Traditional medicine traded in the local medicine markets continue to play a significant role in the treatment of common diseases. Frequently traded medicinal plant species should be prioritized for conservation.