African health sciences
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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
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.
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African health sciences · Dec 2023
Randomized Controlled TrialFrequency of red blood cell allo-immunization in patients undergoing blood transfusion at the Uganda Cancer Institute.
There is limited data on red blood cell (RBC) alloimmunization in patients with cancer in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). We examined the frequency of RBC alloimmunization in transfused patients with cancers in Uganda. ⋯ There was no RBC alloimmunization in participants with cancers. Routine RBC allo-antibody screening in all patients with cancer in SSA requires further research.
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African health sciences · Dec 2023
High resolution chest computed tomography findings in patients with clinically suspected COVID-19 pneumonia in Uganda: a cross-sectional study.
The alarming spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a shortage of RT-PCR kits in Uganda necessitating the use of high-resolution chest Computed Tomography to guide patient management and treatment. ⋯ HRCT was found superior to RT-PCR in diagnosing COVID-19. A patient with positive HRCT findings should be treated as COVID 19 when RT-PCR is inaccessible or results are negative. A patient with negative HRCT requires complimentary RT-PCR and possibly follow up CT scans if symptoms persist before treating for COVID 19.
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African health sciences · Dec 2023
COVID-19 unanticipated benefits to hand washing coverage and practices in health care facilities in central Uganda.
Hand hygiene in health care facilities (HCFs) remains a significant public health challenge. Global baseline estimates on water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) in HCFs indicate that 26% of HCFs lack access to an improved water source on the premises. In this study, we sought to assess the proportion of handwashing coverage and the associated factors among healthcare workers in public and private healthcare facilities in Ndejje division, Makindye Ssabagabo municipality, Wakiso district. ⋯ High hand washing proportion was attributed to the COVID-19 guidelines and enforcement which sparked adherence to the standard operating procedures.