Vol. 21 No. 4 (2021) | African Health Sciences

Bilgul Mete, Alper Gunduz, Hayat Kumbasar Karaosmanoglu, Fatma Gumuser, Sibel Bolukcu, Dilek Sevgi Yildiz, Ozlem Altuntas Aydin, Bilgenur Bilge, Ilyas Dokmetas, Fehmi Tabak

1593-602

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v21i4.13

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Factors associated with readiness to start antiretroviral therapy (ART) among young people (15-24 years) at four HIV clinics in Mulago Hospital, Uganda

Jonathan Nkalubo, Moureen Mugaba, Ignatius Asasira, Racheal Nakiganda, Florence Namutebi, Nick Ntore Arnaud, Nicholas Kagumba Musisi, Trinity Abasira, Pius Jemba, Racheal Ndyabawe, Rosette Tumuhairwe, Charles Batte, Sabrina Bakeera-Kitaka

1603- 14

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10.4314/ahs.v21i4.14

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Experiences and ways PLWHA deal with their lives

Anthony Kiwanuka, Eddy Walakira, David Kaawa-Mafigiri

1615-20

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10.4314/ahs.v21i4.15

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Hepatitis B virus prevalence, immunization and immune response in people living with HIV/AIDS in Istanbul, Turkey: a 21-year data analysis

Esra Zerdali, Inci Yilmaz Nakir, Serkan Surme, Mustafa Yildirim

1621-8

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v21i4.16

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Factors affecting willingness to comply with public health measures during the pandemic among sub-Sahara Africans

Obinna Nwaeze, Raymond Langsi, Uchechukwu L Osuagwu, Richard Oloruntoba, Godwin O Ovenseri-Ogbomo, Emmanuel K Abu, Timothy Chikasirimobi G, Deborah Donald Charwe, Bernadine Ekpenyong, Khathutshelo P Mashige, Piwuna Christopher Goson, Tanko Ishaya, Kingsley Agho

1629-39

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10.4314/ahs.v21i4.17

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Stigma among tuberculosis patients and associated factors in urban slum populations in Uganda

Clare Ashaba, David Musoke, Solomon Tsebeni Wafula, Joseph Konde-Lule

1640-50

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10.4314/ahs.v21i4.18

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Antibiotic prescribing patterns in Emergency Department at Regional Hospital in South Africa

Nahyan Almansoori, Nivisha Parag

1651-61

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v21i4.19

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The evaluation of vancomycin-resistant enterococci and carbapenamase producing Klebsiella colonization among ICU-Hospitalized Patients

Gökhan Karaşin, Yasemin Bayram, Mehmet Parlak, Cenk Aypak, Mustafa Akgül, Hüseyin Güdücüoğlu

1662-8

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10.4314/ahs.v21i4.20

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Differences in the genotype frequencies of genes related to blood pressure regulation-a comparative study between South-West Europe and Peri-equatorial Africa

Laura Aguiar, Ildegário Semente, Joana Ferreira, Andreia Carvalho, Alda P Silva, Cristina Caroça, Helena Caria, Albertino Damasceno, Maria J Laires, Luís Sardinha, Cristina Monteiro, Mário R Mascarenhas, Paula Faustino, Ângela Inácio, Manuel Bicho

1669-76

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v21i4.21

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Virulence genes and antimicrobial resistance pattern in Proteus mirabilis strains isolated from patients attended with urinary infections to Tertiary Hospitals, in Iran

Azardokht Tabatabaei, Khadijeh Ahmadi, Alireza Namazi Shabestari, Nastaran Khosravi, Ali Badamchi

1677- 84

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v21i4.22

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Anti-bacterial activity of Corchorus olitorius L. and Acmella caulirhiza Del. On Streptococcus mutans, a cariogenic bacterium

Hadijja Namwase, Florence Najjuka, Godfrey Bbosa

1685-91

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10.4314/ahs.v21i4.23

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Occurrence of bacteraemia following oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Omokaro Osaiyuwu

1692-700

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v21i4.24

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Prevalence and associated factors of pneumonia among under-fives with acute respiratory symptoms: a cross sectional study at a Teaching Hospital in Bushenyi District, Western Uganda

Gloria Kiconco, Munanura Turyasiima, Andrew Ndamira, Ortiz Arias Yamile, Walufu Ivan Egesa, Martin Ndiwimana, Melvis Bernis Maren

1701-10

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10.4314/ahs.v21i4.25

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Early neonatal respiratory distress revealing meningitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype 17F: a case report

Néhémie Nzoyikorera, Mouna Lehlimi, Idrissa Diawara, Khalid Zerouali, Raja Alami, Khalid Katfy, Fakhreddine Maaloum, Mounir Chemsia, Abderahim Habzi, Said Benomar, Naima Elmdaghri

1711-4

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10.4314/ahs.v21i4.26

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Molecular characterization of high-risk humanpapillomavirus genotypes in women with or without cervical lesions at VIA/VILI in Kara, Togo

Essolakina Dolou Dolou, Akouélé Kuassi-Kpede, Theodora M Zohoncon, Ina Marie Traore, Gnatoulma Katawa, Alice R Ouedraogo, Esther Mah Traore, Prosper Bado, Clarisse T Ouedraogo, Florencia Djigma, Abdoul-Samadou Aboubakari, Simplice Damintoti Karou, Jacques Simpore

1715-21

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v21i4.27

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Malaria health seeking practices for children, and intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy in Wakiso District, Uganda

David Musoke, Rawlance Ndejjo, Solomon Tsebeni Wafula, Simon Kasasa, Jessica Nakiyingi-Miiro, Miph Boses Musoke

1722-32

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v21i4.28

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Histopathological patterns and topographical distribution of Kaposi Sarcoma at Muhimbili National Hospital, Tanzania

Reginald Gervas, Edward Mgaya

1733-8

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v21i4.29

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Clinical profile and initial treatment of non-small cell lung cancer: a retrospective cohort study at the Uganda Cancer Institute

Solomon Kibudde, Bruce James Kirenga, Martin Nabwana, Fred Okuku, Victoria Walusansa, Jackson Orem

1739-45

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v21i4.30

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An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used by traditional healers for the treatment of cancer in Hammanskraal and Winterveld, Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa

Idris O Raimi, Boikanyo G Kopaopa, Liziwe L Mugivhisa, Francis B Lewu, Stephen O Amoo, Joshua O Olowoyo

1746-53

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10.4314/ahs.v21i4.31

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Relationship of blood pressure status, dietary factors and serum electrolytes of in-school adolescents in Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria

Olutayo S Shokunbi, Ngozi A Ukangwa

1754-63

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v21i4.32

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A cohort study of the relationship between anaemia, mean corpuscular volume and mortality among a CKD population in South Africa

Aishatu Nalado, Bala Waziri, Gbenga Olorunfemi, Johnny Mahlangu, Graham Paget, Raquel Duarte, Saraladevi Naicker

1764-75

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10.4314/ahs.v21i4.33

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Falls and potential therapeutic interventions among elderly and older adult patients with cancer: a systematic review

Walid Kamal Abdelbasset, Gopal Nambi, Shereen H Elsayed, Ahmad M Osailan, Marwa M Eid

1776-83

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v21i4.34

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Taking hold of hand trauma in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Jenousha Naidoo, Pragashnie Govender, Deshini Naidoo

1784- 93

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v21i4.35

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Trauma unit management and outcomes at an urban tertiary hospital in sub-Saharan Africa: a descriptive study

Tonny Stone Luggya, Annet Alenyo Ngabirano, Richardson Sarah, John Osire, Lilian Achieng, Josephine Nabulime , Jackie Mabweijano

1794-800.

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10.4314/ahs.v21i4.36

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Sense of taste in patients after cochlear implantation-preliminary study

Piotr H Skarzynski, Marcin Wojciechowski, Magdalena B Skarzynska, Piotr Fronczak

1801-7

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10.4314/ahs.v21i4.37

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Female adolescents and the future of female genital mutilation/cutting: a report from an endemic area

Grace G Ezeoke, Abiodun S Adeniran, Kikelomo T Adesina, Adegboyega A Fawole, Munirdeen A Ijaiya, Adebunmi O Olarinoye

1808-16

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v21i4.38

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Sexual self-efficacy and its related factors among married women of reproductive age

Rafat Assarzadeh, Zahra Bostani Khalesi , Fatemeh Jafarzadeh-Kenarsari

1817-22

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v21i4.39

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Effects of lifestyle on sexual function among postmenopausal women

Mona Rahnavardi, Zahra Bostani Khalesi, Sedighe Rezaie-Chamani

1823-9

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v21i4.40

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Factors associated with risky sexual behaviour among secondary and preparatory students in Wolaita Sodo town, Southern Ethiopia; Institution based cross-sectional study

Gedion Asnake Azeze, Natnael Atnafu Gebeyehu, Addisu Yeshambel Wassie, Taklu Marama Mokonnon

1830-41

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v21i4.41

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Magnitude of post-operative mortality and associated factors among patients who underwent surgery in Wolaita Sodo teaching and referral hospital, SNNPR region, Ethiopia

Tiwabwork Tekalign, Habtamu Balta, Lolemo Kelbiso

1842-8

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10.4314/ahs.v21i4.42

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Psychosocial factors influencing contraceptive use among adolescent mothers in the Volta Region of Ghana: application of the Health Belief Model

Paa Yeboah Akonor, Martin A Ayanore, Judith A Anaman-Torgbor, Elvis E Tarkang

1849-59

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v21i4.43

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Model for Teaching the Helping Babies Survive Course Series and Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics Workshops to Rural Skilled Birth Attendants in Uganda

Christina Kinnevey, David Douglas, Ann Larsen, Molly Wilson, Sarah Sams, Michael Kawooya, Fred Kirumira, Robert Douglas

1860- 9

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v21i4.44

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Association between type of birth attendants and neonatal mortality: Evidence from a National survey

Ololade Julius Baruwa, Acheampong Yaw Amoateng, Sibusiso Mkwananzi

1870-6

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v21i4.45

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Exclusive breastfeeding practice and its associated factors among children aged 6-23 months in Woldia Town, Northwest Ethiopia

Desale Sisay Yimer, Omer Seid Adem, Mastewal Arefayene, Tefera Chanie, Melese Linger Endalifer

1877-86

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10.4314/ahs.v21i4.46

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A systemic review of barriers to accessing paediatric eye care services in African countries

Saif Hassan Alrasheed

1887-97

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v21i4.47

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Application of caries assessment spectrum and treatment instrument for staging and evaluating treatment needs of an adult population - A hospital based cross-sectional study

Agrawal Vineet, Shah Nimisha

1898-904

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v21i4.48

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Subjective prosthodontic treatment need, tooth loss and associated factors among dental patients in Dar es salaam, Tanzania

Lorna C Carneiro, Silas Sembiko, Joyce R Masalu

1905-13

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10.4314/ahs.v21i4.49

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Hygiene practices in abattoir and slaughter slab, determinants and assessment of abattoir and slaughter slab facilities in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State South-East Nigeria

Adaoha Pearl Agu, Cosmas Kenan Onah, Chukwuma David Umeokonkwo, Richard Chukwuka Nnabu, Alfred Friday Igwe Una

1914-23

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v21i4.50

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Phytochemical profile and in vitro antioxidant activity of Emelia M (EMB), Mshikazi and Delosma H herbal medicines as demonstrated in THP-1 and Jurkat leukaemia cell lines

Joy Nkechinyere Adeniyi, Manimbulu Nlooto, Mlungisi Ngcobo, Roshila Moodley, Exnevia Gomo

1924-37

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v21i4.51

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100 years later, little has changed in Brazil: disinformation and pandemic

Silva Heslley Machado

1938-40

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v21i4.52

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Clinical educator’s experiences of the decentralised training platform for Occupational Therapy students in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Belinda M Malinga, Deshini Naidoo, Thavanesi Gurayah, Pragashnie Govender

1941-9

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v21i4.53

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What are the key leadership competencies required by medical school deans in Uganda? A qualitative cross-sectional study

Patrick Kyamanywa, Peter Redding

1950-9

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v21i4.54

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