African health sciences
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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
Ethnic spice use and perceived health benefits among women in a Suburb of the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.
Spices have a long history of both culinary use and health benefits. Ethnic spices are spices specific to a particular geographic location. In Ghana, there are varying perceptions and uses of ethnic spices which are mostly not documented. ⋯ Onion, garlic, ginger and chili pepper were the four most commonly consumed ethnic spices. Age and self-reported health status of participants influenced perceived health benefits of ethnic spice usage.
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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.
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African health sciences · Dec 2022
Relationship between healthy habits and sociodemographic variables and risk of diabetes type 2.
Type 2 diabetes is considered a worldwide public health problem due to its high prevalence and the important complications it causes. ⋯ Physical exercise and the Mediterranean diet have a beneficial effect on the risk of presenting type 2 diabetes with Finrisk and Leicester scales.
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African health sciences · Dec 2022
Compliance and approach to voluntary HIV testing in a high-risk region for HIV transmission in Europe.
The Kosovo province is being considered as a high-risk region for the spread of HIV. ⋯ Having a positive approach to HIV testing does not suggest that students would take the HIV test. However, students who have low HIV-related knowledge, negative approach or lack of interest in HIV testing (believing that there is no need to take it) would likely never take the HIV test. Increasing HIV-related knowledge, acceptance of PLHIV and access to testing facilities should be public health priorities to raise HIV testing rates.