African health sciences
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African health sciences · Jun 2016
Prevalence and associated factors of TB/HIV co-infection among HIV Infected patients in Amhara region, Ethiopia.
Tuberculosis is one of the world's most common causes of death in the era of Human immunodeficiency virus. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence and associated factors of TB/HIV co-infection. ⋯ The prevalence of TB/HIV co-infection in adults on ART in our study was moderately high. Having advanced clinical status and presence of risk factors were found to be the predicting factors for co-infection. The health office should open TB/HIV co-infection units in the hospitals and health workers should be cautious when a patient has an advanced disease.
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African health sciences · Jun 2016
Comparative StudyKnowledge of pre-eclampsia in women living in Makole Ward, Dodoma, Tanzania.
Pre-eclampsia is a hypertensive disorder specific to pregnancy responsible for significant maternal morbidity and mortality in Africa. The majority of deaths related to pre-eclampsia could be avoided with timely and effective care. "Phase one delays" arise because of lack of knowledge. ⋯ Educational systems (formal and informal) are failing to provide communities with potentially life-saving information. Health centre, community and school based education programmes are recommended.
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African health sciences · Jun 2016
Is facility based neonatal care in low resource setting keeping pace? A glance at Uganda's National Referral Hospital.
To identify reasons for neonatal admission and death with the aim of determining areas needing improvement. ⋯ Mortality rate in SCBU is high. Prematurity and its complications were major contributors to mortality. The management of hypothermia and respiratory distress needs scaling up. A step down unit for monitoring stable at risk neonates is needed in order to decongest SCBU.
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African health sciences · Jun 2016
Respiratory effects of biomass fuel combustion on rural fish smokers in a Nigerian fishing settlement: a case control study.
The aim was to study the prevalence of respiratory symptoms and assess the lung function of fish smokers in Nigeria. ⋯ Fish smokers have increased risk of respiratory symptoms and reduced pulmonary function. There is a need for protective equipment and periodic evaluation.
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African health sciences · Jun 2016
Intestinal ameliorative effects of traditional Ogi-tutu, Vernonia amygdalina and Psidium guajava in mice infected with Vibrio cholera.
Cholera, a severe acute watery diarrhea caused by Vibrio cholerae is endemic in Nigeria with most cases occurring in the rural areas. In South West Nigeria, some individuals resort to alternative treatments such as Ogi-tutu, Psidium guajava and Vernonia amygdalina during infections. The effectiveness of these alternatives in the prevention and treatment of V. cholerae infection requires experimental investigation. ⋯ V. amygdalina gave the best ameliorative effects in the prevention and treatment of V. cholerae infection.