African health sciences
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African health sciences · Dec 2023
Meta AnalysisMight the fungus candida albicans a risk factor for autism? A meta-analysis study.
Due to the high increase in rate of autism, it has gained great importance to determine the etiology of autism spectrum disorder. The purpose of our study was to assess the role of Candida albicans as a risk factor to cause autism behavior. ⋯ This study as a whole showed that children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder have higher frequency of the presence of the fungus Candida albicans. Therefore, Candida albicans may be an etiological factor for the autistic behavior in children.
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African health sciences · Dec 2023
Fertility awareness and teenage pregnancy in rural western Uganda: a community-based cross-sectional study.
Teenage pregnancy (pregnancy among girls aged 13-19 years) is prevalent in Uganda but data about the associated factors are limited. ⋯ The prevalence of teenage pregnancy in Bulisa district is high. There is a need to target teenagers with correct fertility information, including the engagement of parents and religious leaders.
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African health sciences · Dec 2023
Prevalence, pattern and determinants of substance abuse among youths in a rural community of Osun State, Southwest Nigeria.
This study assessed the prevalence, patterns and factors associated with substance abuse among youths of Ejigbo community, Osun State, Nigeria. ⋯ Respondents in the current study had good knowledge, predominantly negative attitude but a relatively high burden of substance abuse. There is urgent need for policy makers to upscale fights against the menace of substance abuse among rural Nigerian youths.
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African health sciences · Dec 2023
Multicenter Study Observational StudyRising prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus and its associated risk factors in Makurdi, North-Central Region of Nigeria.
The disease burden of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in sub-Saharan African region have been on the rise. Proper assessment of current prevalence of GDM may inform policy changes and management approach for improved care delivery. ⋯ Increasing maternal age and early pregnancy BMI amongst other possible reasons, may account for the rising prevalence of GDM in the region.
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African health sciences · Dec 2023
Evaluation of the anatomical locations and sizes of uterine fibroids from ultrasound examination in Ghana.
Uterine fibroids locations and sizes, have significant influences on the quality of life of women especially pregnant women and on live birth rate. ⋯ The majority of the uterine fibroids were intramural and were mostly at the anterior uterine wall. The submucosal fibroids, even though the rarest, were averagely larger than the other types of uterine myomas. The diameter of uterine fibroids increased with age.