African health sciences
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African health sciences · Jun 2023
Exclusive breastfeeding knowledge and practice among nursing mothers in selected healthcare facilities in Kaduna Metropolis, Nigeria.
Exclusive breast feeding (EBF) in the first six months of life is recognized as an indispensable component of survival, physical and mental development of children. Despite the enormous benefits of EBF, only 39% of infants less than 6 months of age are exclusively breastfed globally. ⋯ Findings from this study showed that most of the participants had a very good knowledge of EBF and are practicing it.
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African health sciences · Jun 2023
Appropriateness and diagnostic yield of open access gastroscopy in two tertiary centers in South-western Nigeria.
There is need for the appropriate use of gastroscopy. ⋯ According to our study, most procedures are appropriately indicated. However, appropriateness did not determine endoscopy yield. Larger studies are needed to determine the utility of the ASGE guidelines in our environment.
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African health sciences · Jun 2023
Clinical features of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in 3146 patients: a 9-year retrospective cohort study in Zanzibar Archipelago, Tanzania.
To investigate the demographic features, primary endoscopic findings, and the status of Helicobacter Pylori (H. pylori) infection of the enrolled subjects who underwent upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (UGIE) in the Zanzibar Archipelago, Tanzania. ⋯ The present study revealed that gastro-duodenitis, PUD, and normal finding are the most common endoscopic diagnoses in Zanzibar. The presence of H. pylori is significantly associated with duodenal ulcer and gastric cancer.
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African health sciences · Jun 2023
Experiences of female clients in the assisted reproductive technology process in Nigeria.
Though assisted reproductive technology (ART) has been a source of hope for many infertile couples, it is known to be associated with physical, social, psychological, and ethical challenges in different settings. ⋯ Cost of ART remain unaffordable to most Nigerians hence the need for government subsidization and in-corporation of ART services into the National Health Insurance Scheme. Additionally, lack of adequate information disclosure, shared decision-making and gendered suffering are areas of great concern among the study participants. A national regulatory guideline will ensure uniform international standard of care.
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African health sciences · Jun 2023
Prediction of recurrence of early gastric carcinoma after endoscopic submucosal dissection.
The aim of this retrospective study was to predict the post-endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) recurrence risk of early gastric carcinoma (EGC) using a nomogram model, and to provide valuable evidence for preventing the recurrence. ⋯ Positive lymph nodes and HP infection are closely correlated with the recurrence risk after ESD in EGC patients. The established model is a quantitative tool for predicting recurrence to improve the prognosis.