Published: 2022-08-03


Editorial

James K Tumwine

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Perceived barriers and facilitators to antiretroviral therapy adherence among youth aged 15-24 years at a regional HIV clinic in South-Western Uganda: a qualitative study

Isaac Jjumba, Micheal Kanyesigye, Gerald Ndagijimana, James Wattira, Clinton Olong, Rose Akumu Olok, Esther Beebwa, Conrad Muzoora

54-62


Pattern of chest computerized tomography scan findings in symptomatic RT-PCR positive Covid-19 patients at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana

Klenam Dzefi-Tettey, Emmanuel Kobina Mesi Edzie, Philip Narteh Gorleku, Edmund Kwakye Brakohiapa, Franklin Acheampong, Abdul Raman Asemah, Henry Kusodzi, Patience Sumbawiera Saaka, Ewurama Andam Idun, Adu Tutu Amankwa

63-74


Use of exchange blood transfusion in the management of severe COVID-19 infection in pregnancy: experience from Lagos, Nigeria

Bosede Bukola Afolabi, Christian Chigozie Makwe, Kehinde Sharafadeen Okunade, Olanrewaju Nurudeen Akanmu, Iorhen Ephraim Akase, Oluwakemi Otokiti, Abiola Bolarinwa, Francis Ezenwankwo, Gabriel Olalekan Oyeleke, Beatrice Nkolika Ezenwa, Oluwaseun Martins-Akinlose, Titus Ogundare, Augustine Iloka, Alani Sulaimon Akanmu

75-78


Gender-based violence during COVID-19 lockdown: case study of a community in Lagos, Nigeria

Ojima Zechariah Wada, David Bamidele Olawade, Aminat Opeyemi Amusa, Jedidah Oluwadamisi Moses, Glory Jessica Eteng

79-87


Infection with high-risk genotypes of human papillomavirus and cervical cytological findings among kidney transplant recipients in Kenya: a single centre experience

Millicent S Masinde, Joshua K Kayima, Wanyoike J Gichuhi, Eunice C Cheserem, Orora I Maranga, Samuel K Kabinga

88-96


Willingness to HPV self-sampling for cervical cancer screening and its predictors among women attending outpatient clinics in Meru District, Arusha Region, Northern Tanzania

Olola Oneko, Michael J Mahande, Caroline Amour, Meridith Pollie, Cheyenne Smith, Innocent B Mboya, Madelon Finkel

97-106






Prevalence of extended spectrum Beta-Lactamase producing Klebsiella species from patients’ specimens in a tertiary teaching hospital in Ile-Ife, Southwest Nigeria

Omolola Esther Ajimuda, Ikeoluwa Sanmi-Kayode, Oluwagbeminiyi Oyinkansola Adeniyi, Olubunmi Olayemi Alaka, Anthony Onipede

146-155


Prevalence of rifampicin resistant tuberculosis among pulmonary tuberculosis patients In Enugu, Nigeria

Amara Ulasi, Ndubuisi Nwachukwu, Reginald Onyeagba, Solomon Umeham, Anuli Amadi

156-161






Assessment of knowledge of malaria and its control practices in mining and sugarcane growing regions of Western Kenya highlands

Davis Kipcho Mukabane, Nicholas Kitungulu, Philip A Ogutu, Jackson Cheruiyot Korir, David Hughes Mulama

194-203



IL-4 gene polymorphisms and their association with nematodes infection in Pakistani population

Kiran Afshan, Khola Sarfraz, Tooba Kayani, Sabika Firasat

216-228


Management peculiarities of costovertebral hydatidosis

Sarra Zairi, Amany Touil, Taher Mestiri, Khaled Hadhri, Mondher Mestiri, Adel Marghli

229-235



Central laboratory and point-of-care cardiac marker testing capacity of tertiary hospitals in Nigeria – a multicenter study

Ijeoma Angela Meka, Ochuko Otokunefor, Asuquo Ene, Olugbenga Olalekan Ojo, Mohammed Manu, Emmanuel Chidiebere Okwara, Daniel Oshi, Martin Chukwuka Ugonabo, Isah Adagiri Yahaya

247-256




Ultrasonographically detected hepatosteatosis independently predicts the presence and severity of coronary artery disease

Aykut Yılmaz, Fevzi Yılmaz, İnan Beydilli, Bedriye Müge Sönmez, Murat Duyan, Metin Özdemir, Seval Komut, Yüksel Aksoy

273-285


Sensitivity, specificity of biochemical markers for early prediction of endothelial dysfunction in atherosclerotic obese subjects

Khalid O Abulnaja, Kurunthachalam Kannan, Ashgan Mohammed K Al-Manzlawi, Taha A Kumosani, Mohamed Qari, Said S Moselhy

286-294


Barriers to uptake of cervical cancer screening among women in Nigeria: a systematic review

Joy J Mafiana, Sushma Dhital, Mohamednour Halabia, Xiaohui Wang

295-309


Pilot study of new statistical models for prognostic factors in short term survival of oral cancer

Phillip Oluwatobi Awodutire, Oluwatosin Ruth Ilori, Chigozie Uwandu, Oladimeji Adeniyi Akadiri

310-317


Lack of FLT3-ITD in Tunisian childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Rim Frikha, Nawel Abdellaoui, Olfa Kassar, Tarek Rebai

318-322


Association between hair dye use and cancer in women: a systematic review and meta-analysis of case-control studies

Mohadeseh Ahmadi, Majid Saeedi, Akbar Hedayatizadeh-Orman, Mahboobeh Eslami, Ghasem Janbabai, Reza Alizadeh-Navaei

323-333




Letter to the editor: Esophageal inflammatory fibroid polyp in a Nigerian

Aderemi Oluyemi, Emmanuel Oguntebi, Nicholas Awolola

348-349


Characteristics, risk factors and outcomes of community-acquired acute kidney injury in the elderly: a prospective tertiary hospital study, Egypt

Rasha Samir Shemiesa, Mostafa Abdelsalama, Sherouk Salah Elnagara, Ashraf Hussein Mohameda, Nagy Sayed-Ahmeda, Mona Tawfika

350-361



Foreign bodies in the aerodigestive tract: time for comprehensive preventive measures

Peter Oladapo Adeoye, Olushola Abdulrahman Afolabi, Habeeb Kayodele Omokanye, Ifedolapo Olaoye, Oluwaseun Rukeme Akanbi, Segun Segun-Busari, Olusola Abidemi Morohunfade Adesiyun, Olufemi Adebayo Ige, Abdulrazaq Olasunkanmi Akiode, Ololade Aderinola Wuraola, Mohammed Baba Abdulkadir, Joshua Olayinka Oni

369-376


Outcome and prognostic markers of cirrhotic and non-cirrhotic patients admitted to a hepatology ICU in a tertiary care university hospital

Zeinab Abdellatif, Rasha Eletreby, Reham Samir, Mohamed Abdallah, Rania Lithy, Naglaa Zayed

377-383




Menstrual hygiene management practices and menstrual distress among adolescent secondary school girls: a questionnaire-based study in Nigeria

Ignatius O Nwimo, Nwamaka A Elom, Cajetan I Ilo, Uchechukwu A Ezugwu, Lazarus E Ezugwu, Ifeanyi J Nkwoka, Chukwuma P Igweagu, Chukwuma G Okeworo

397-409


Regulation of male sex hormones strongly heightens copulation behavior indices in rat’s model administered Cocos nucifera husks extract

Efosa Bolaji Odigie, Blessing Emosho Atoigwe, Blessing Francis, Monsurat Kehinde Lawal, Theophilus Ogie Erameh, Anthony Nwaobi, Ewamazino Precious Arugba

410-419


Erectile dysfunction in hypertensive males in Kenya: a tertiary referral hospital experience

Malcolm C Correia, Elijah N Ogola, Joshua K Kayima, Mark D Joshi, David M Silverstein, Samuel K Kabinga

420-427




Subclinical hypothyroidism among infertile women at a tertiary hospital in South-West Nigeria

Olusoji E Jagun, Babatunde A Andu, Olatunbosun O Olawale

444-450



Learner pregnancies: views of parents in Madibeng Municipality, North West Province, South Africa

Tshiamo N Ramalepa, Tendani S Ramukumba, Majapi Elizabeth Masala-Chokwe

459-467





Why mothers die at a busy tertiary urban hospital in Kampala, Uganda: a comprehensive review of maternal deaths 2016-2018 and implications for quality improvement to reduce deaths

Imelda Namagembe, Noah Kiwanuka, Josaphat K Byamugisha, Sam Ononge, Jolly Beyeza-Kashesya, Dan K Kaye, Ashley Moffett, Catherine E Aiken, Annettee Nakimuli

489-499



Determinants of the decision to incision interval in case of emergency caesarean section in Yaoundé’ hospitals

Pierre Marie Tebeu, Christian Nzentem Tchamte, Nelly Kamgaing, Jesse Saint Saba Antaon, Yvette Nkene Mawamba

511-517


The prevalence and associated factors of birth asphyxia among neonates delivered in Public Hospitals, Northern Ethiopia

Selamu Abose, Amanuel Nuramo, Merhawi Brehane, Lire Lemma, Ritbano Ahemed, Haftom Gebrehiwot

518-525



Exclusive breast-feeding in the first six months: findings from a cross-sectional survey in Mulago hospital, Uganda

Michael E Otim, Elizabeth Kasirye Omagino, Amina Almarzouqi, Syed A Rahman, Augustine D Asante

535-544


Predictors of exclusive breastfeeding practice among nursing mothers attending a health care facility in a peri-urban setting in Lagos State, Nigeria

Micheal Ayodeji Sokan–Adeaga, Adewale Allen Sokan–Adeaga, Eniola Deborah Sokan–Adeaga, Akin Osibogun, Hoseinzadeh Edris

545-559




Towards developing a comprehensive treatment schedule for patients with cerebral palsy: factors influencing patient’s adherence to physiotherapy treatment

Chigozie Uchenwoke Ikenna, Chidimma Ofodum Mirian, Chinonso Nwachukwu Paul, Christiana Osuoha Onyekachi, Kenechukwu Okonkwo Kingsley, Lynda Anih Chidera

573-580


Risk and protective factors associated with depression in young people: what do Nigerian university students know?

Chibueze Anosike, Maxwell O Adibe, Nneka U Igboeli, Uchechukwu E Onwukwe, Chikaodili L Okwume

581-591




Traditional bone setting and trauma care in South-Eastern Chad

Canaan J Hancock, Hissein Breme, Jan P Mazur, Keerthana Chintalapati, Andrew Hashikawa, Eric Kroner

612-620





An evaluation of a peer supervision pilot project among community health workers in rural Uganda

Grace Nakibaala, Agnes Watsemba, Brian Ssali, Frank Namugera, Phionah Katushabe, Maggie Carleen, Molly Christiansen, Emilie Chambert

647-656



Factors impacting sustainability of community health worker programming in rural Uganda: a qualitative study

Scholastic Ashaba, Manasseh Tumuhimbise, Esther Beebwa, Francis Oriokot, Jennifer L Brenner, Jerome Kabakyenga

668-677




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