African Health Sciences

African Health Sciences is an open access, free online, internationally refereed journal publishing original articles on research, clinical practice, public health, policy, planning, implementation and evaluation, in the health and related sciences relevant to Africa and the tropics. African Health Sciences acknowledges support provided by the African Health Journals Partnership Project that is funded by the US National Institutes of Health (through the National Library of Medicine and the Fogarty International Center) and facilitated by the Council of Science Editors.

Indexed on MEDLINE/PUBMED; PUBMED CENTRAL; African Index Medicus; HINARI; Bioline; AJOL; Science Citation Index - Clarivate (Thompson Reuters) Impact factor (2021): 1.108. CiteScore (2018): 0.99.

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African Health Sciences encourages authors to now submit their papers online to the following website: http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/mums-ahs

Published: 2024-10-06

Editor’s choice: Infectious disease are still dominating the African scene

James K Tumwine

i-iv

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Burden of virologic failure, and its determinants among HIV positive children in East Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Bogale Chekole Temere, Agerie Aynalem Mewahegn, Bitew Tefera Zewudie, Fisha Alebel GebreEyesus, Haymanot Abebe, Ahmed Nuru, Tamene Fetene, Shegaw Tesfa, Tadesse Tsehay Tarekegn, Amare Kassaw, Wubet Alebachew, Belete Gelaw Walle, Shegaw Geze Tenaw, Yibeltal Mesfin, Muche Argaw, Daniel Tsega

1-9

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Experiences of community engagement for SARS-COV-2 and COVID-19 community surveillance in a rural and urban population in South Western Uganda

Dominic Bukenya, Bernard Mpairwe, Josephine Naluwugge Ssentongo, Gerald Ssenyomo, Julie Fox, Robert Newton, Janet Seeley, Joseph Okello Mugisha

10-20

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Diversity and antibiotic sensitivity of uropathogens from a regional hospital in Rwanda

Charles O Odongo, Jean Baptiste Niyibizi, Ezechiel Bizimana, Irènèe Nshimiyimana, Deogratias Ruhangaza

21-29

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A systematic review and meta-analysis on the prevalence of extended-spectrum beta-Lactamase-Producing Klebsiella Pneumonia in Nigeria

Christian Kelechi Ezeh, Daniel Chinonso Digwo, Irene Amara Okeke, Prisca Chidinma Elebe, Emmanuel Onyedikachi Ezeh

30-40

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High false hepatitis C antibody positivity rate in a regionally-inclusive population of non-renumerated blood donors in Uganda

P Ocama, R Ssekitoleko, J Nankya-Mutyoba, B Apica, G Otekat, E Seremba

41-46

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Prevalence and pattern of antibiotic use and resistance among Iraqi patients: a cross-sectional study

Hashim Talib Hashim, Ali Talib Hashim, Hossam Tharwat Ali, Haya Mohamed, Ahmed Elrefaey, Ameer lmamoury, Narjiss Aji

47-57

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Can flow cytometry be an alternative method for the detection of antimicrobial resistance?

Ozel Yuruker, Emrah Güler, Kaya Süer, Meryem Güvenir

58-62

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The predictive value of PCT, SP-D and 8-iso-PGF2 α for the development of severe pneumonia in children

Guiying Zhang, Yang Hu, Bo Huang, Hongliang Gao, Mengsha Zhu

63-68

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Molecular identification of Mycobacterium bovis in patients with tuberculosis attending a tertiary care hospital in South India

Imola Jamir, Noyal Mariya Joseph, Rachana Kannambath, Pradeep Kumar

69-74

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Neonatal tetanus in South Sudan: a case series

Justin B Tongun, Amanda BB Madison, Joseph D Lako, Kenneth L Sube

75- 80

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Factors associated with acute kidney injury and outcomes in patients with malaria in a district hospital in Rwanda

Larrisa Umuhire, Violette Dushimiyimana, Michel Nkuranyabahizi, Flavien Ngendahayo, Jean Claude Shyaka, Innocent Ngerageze, Lakshmi Rajeswaran, Geldine Chironda

81-89

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The relationship between gender and cultural beliefs of malaria into typhoid progression among rural rice farmers in Central Kenya

Dawit Woldu

90-97

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Spatio-temporal characterization of malaria prevalence in a peri-urban resource limited setting of Western Kenya Highlands

Beatrice Aleyo Muzame, Elizabeth Omukunda, David Mulama, Patrick Okoth

98-111

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Unmasking aflatoxin hazards in maize for human consumption: investigating maize contamination in Mwanza Markets, Tanzania

Betrand Msemwa, Justine J Mabumbwiga, Caroline A Minja, Shukrani B Phillip, Vitus Silago, Stephen E Mshana, Martha F Mushi

112-117

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Are TP53 Arg72Pro and MDM2 T309G polymorphisms associated with bladder cancer risk? A meta-analysis

Rym-Khadidja Abderrahmane, Zohra Touala-Chaila, Khedidja Benseddik, Nihed Hassani, Hind Drider, Imene Derbouz-Draoua, Djebaria Naima Meroufel

118-127

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In-vitro scientific validation of anti-inflammatory activity of Punica granatum L. on Leukemia monocytic cell line

Sharmistha Dutta, Khushbu Nishad, Talambedu Usha, Nijalingappa Ramesh, Sushil Kumar Middha

128-137

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JAK2 mutational status and the contribution of TERT and JAK2 polymorphisms to the occurrence of myeloproliferative neoplasms in Eastern Morocco

Karam Yahya Belmokhtar, Mounia Elidrissi Errahhali, Saida Lhousni, Manal Elidrissi Errahhali, Rachida Bouagaga, Meryem Ouarzane, Majida Charif, Nadia Al Attar, Zaina Sidqi, Siham Hamaz, Houda Bachir, Khalid Andaloussi Serraj, Redouane Boulouiz, Habiba Alaoui, Mohammed Bellaoui

138-146

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Late diagnosis among patients with prostate cancer at the Uganda Cancer Institute: a retrospective cohort study

Nelson Bunani, Angela Nakanwagi Kisakye, Aloysius Ssennyonjo, Fred Nuwaha

147-155

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Prognostic impact of diagnostic and therapeutic time delays in breast cancer: an exploratory data analysis for patients at Parirenyatwa Hospital, Zimbabwe

Bester Saruchera, Oliver Bodhlyera, Henry Mwambi, Ntokozo Ndlovu

156-172

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Biological role of Semaphorin 6D in the proliferation, migration and invasion of gastric cancer

Huan Zhou, Guang Chen

173-179

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Correlation between abdominal visceral fat and the risk of endometrial cancer in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome

Jiyan Zhang

180-187

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Diagnostic value of FNA, ultrasound elastography and CEUS in thyroid carcinoma

Lei Zhao, Lin Zhao, Hui Chen, Rongfei Huang, Qian Wei, Jian Liu

188-193

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MiRNA-153 attenuates progression of non-small cell lung cancer through targeting positive regulatory/SET domain 2

Ji Chen, Silliang Xie, Miao Feng, Dan Wang

194-204

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The importance of blood parameters in the detection of intestinal metaplasia and early diagnosis of gastric cancer

Ayşe Kefeli, Feyyaz Onayrılı, Fahri Gokcal

205-215

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The utility of Insulin Like Growth Factor Binding Proteins (IGFBPs-1, 2, 3) with genes expression in resistance to Imatinib and Nilotinib in chronic myeloid leukemia: a pilot study from Delta Egypt

Nadia El Menshawy, Mohamed Sabry El-Ghonemy, Shaimaa El-Ashwah, Heidi Elkerdawy, Ramy Abbas, Mostafa Abdelhakiem, Maha saif, Ahmed EL-Sebaie

216-229

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Self-Reported Late Effects in Childhood Cancer Survivors in Kenya

Jesse Lemmen, Susan Mageto, Festus Njuguna, Nancy Midiwo, Sandra Langat, Terry Vik, Gertjan Kaspers, Saskia Mostert

230-241

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Attitudes of medical students towards abortion and their willingness to perform abortion: meta-analysis

Jian-xin Hu, Rui Chang, Jian-qing Du, Min He

242-250

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Relationship between sleep quality during pregnancy and postpartum anxiety: a prospective birth cohort study

Niloofar Alizadeh, Zahra Bostani Khalesi, Fatemeh Jafarzadeh-Kenarsari, Saman Maroufizadeh

251-258

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Women’s fertility and vitamin D: Could hypovitaminosis D biomarkers correlate with the disease, and explain the unexplained female factor infertility?

Albahlol Ibrahim A, Alshaikh Ahmed Baker, Almaeen Abdulrahman H, Alduraywish Abdulrahman A, Dar Umar Farooq, El-Metwally Tarek H

259-273

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Guidelines to manage women with infertility: an e-Delphi study

Armah Deborah, Annatjie van der Wath, Mariatha Yazbek, Florence Naab

274-282

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Fast-track surgery applied in gynecological oncological surgical treatment: a prospective randomized trial

Xunwei Shi, Ling Cui, Yu Shi, Guonan Zhang, Zhirong Yang, Dengfeng Wang

283-291

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Spatial analysis and associated factors of underweight, overweight and obesity among non-pregnant women of reproductive age in Zambia

Samson Shumba, Choolwe Jacobs, Mwila Kapembwa, Thomas Osman Miyoba, Nedah Chikondi Musonda

292-301

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Burden of childhood diarrhea and cholera outbreaks in the Lake Tana Basin (Ethiopia): Review

Bayeh Abera

302-312

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Association between stunting and fecal calprotectin levels in breastfed infants living in a rural area of the Democratic Republic of the Congo: a cross sectional study

Joe Bwija Kasengi, Ghislain Maheshe Balemba, Marius Baguma, Espoir Bwenge Malembaka, Richard Mbusa Kambale, Oreste Battisti, Paluku Bahwere, Ghislain Bisimwa Balaluka

313-321

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Complementary feeding and food handling practices among caregivers in a semi-urban setting in Northern Uganda

Elizabeth Atim, Abel Atukwase, Margaret Kabahenda

322-332

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Epidemiology of congenital malformations in Tunisian liveborns: a retrospective study

Kaouther Nasri, Nadia Ben Jamaa, Mariem Aloui, Safouane Mansouri, Yosra Sdiri, Mariem Cheour, Samia Kacem

333-344

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Canine pillar bone bearing traction method of skull external fixator combined with nickel-titanium memory alloy spring for unilateral cleft lip and palate with severe facial skeletal hypoplasia

Xin Wang

345-352

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Assessment of foot care practice among adults with diabetes mellitus in Ogbomoso, Nigeria

Adeola Idowu, Isaac Amole, Adewumi Durodola, Olatayo Idowu, Stephen Adesina, Adepeju Adegoke, Akinsola Akinwumi

353-360

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Prevalence and factors associated with depression and suicidal ideation among people with diabetes mellitus and hypertension in Uganda

Rahel Nkola, Mark Mohan Kaggwa, Moses Muwanguzi, Moses Kule, Godfrey Zari Rukundo, Scholastic Ashaba

361-374

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Application effect of task-oriented multi-dimensional nursing intervention in patients with coronary atherosclerotic heart disease and concurrent hypertension

Weihe Li

375-381

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A Review of emergency medical services for stroke

Yanxia Wu, Ken Li, Lizhen Tang, Guang Li, Dongxue Huang, Yahui Yang, Shihui Song, Li Peng

382-392

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Comparison of eptinezumab 300 mg with 100 mg for the treatment of migraine: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled studies

Wang Jing, Li Xingchuan, Yang Zhiguo, Yang Baowang, Zhang Ni

393-400

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Challenges of minimally- invasive orthopaedic surgery practice in Nigeria - a national survey of residents’ perceptive

Kelechi Imediegwu, Favour N Emmanuel, Olikagu Felix, Kenechukwu J Okonkwo, Chinonso J Dimson, Ugwu Oge, Bobby D Edeani, Winifred A Acho

401-409

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A unique approach for investigating skin lesions and their relationship with TCM syndrome differentiation in alopecia areata

Xianzhe Zhang, Man Zhang, Wen Guo, Jianhui Guo

410-416

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Frequency of red blood cell allo-immunization in transfused patients with sickle cell disease in Africa: a systematic review with meta-analysis

Theresa Ukamaka Nwagha, Angela Ogechukwu Ugwu, Martins Nweke

417-429

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Prevalence and factors influencing substance abuse among secondary school students in Mbeya City, Tanzania

Abnery Gift, Clement N Mweya

430-437

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Study on the relationship between NF-kB pathway and skeletal muscle dopamine receptors in muscle-attenuated mice

Hui Tian, Xinyu Wang, Shanshan Wu, Fengling Yang, Yue Han

438-443

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Added prognostic value of fat attenuation index and CT-derived fractional flow reserve over plaque burden in suspected CAD patients without standard modifiable risk factors

Yang Yu, Fuqian Guo, Yicheng Chen, Wenjun Bao, Caiying Li

444-452

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Strengthening the traditional medicine regulation, education and practice in Nigeria

Pal Sanjoy Kumar, Lawal Isa

453-460

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The practice and effect of multi-disciplinary cooperative mobile devices in improving the satisfaction of inpatients on drug education

Shuangai Zhu, Chen Huang, Xiaoyun Hu, Yulan Xu, Lili Cheng, Hongying Pan

461-466

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Dissemination of medical research findings among medical researchers in a tertiary institution in Uganda

Nelson Twinamasiko, Anna Maria Gwokyalya, Joseph Byamugisha, Catherine Misango Precious Namara, David Mpaju, Timothy Mwanje Kintu, Kevin Otim Murungi, Ritah Nantale, Benard Owori, Moses Ocan, Alison Annet Kinengyere

467-475

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The Onerous task of managing paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria in a Low resource setting: a case report. A hematologist’s experience

Musa Kasadhakawo Waiswa, Christine Sekaggya-Wiltshire, Emmanuel Seremba, Henry Ddungu, Richard Mutyabule, David Enoch Kawalya, Madeleine Verhovsek

476-484

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