African Health Sciences
Journal / African Health Sciences / Vol. 23 No. 4 (2023) / Articles
 Open Access

Published: 2023-12-27

Articles

A comparative analysis of two national tuberculosis reporting systems and their impact on tuberculosis case notification in Uganda

Kiyemba Timothy , Makabayi-Mugabe Rita , Kirirabwa Nicholas Sebuliba, Tumwesigye Philip , Zawedde-Muyanja Stella , Ocero Andrew , Nkolo Abel , Quinto Ebony , Turyahabwe Stavia

13-20

Acceptability of hair harvest as a method of tuberculosis therapeutic drug monitoring among adult pulmonary TB patients: a qualitative study

Muzanyi Grace , Mafigiri David.K , Salata Robert , Joloba Moses , Mukonzo Jackson , Ntale Mohammed , Mubiri Paul , Bbosa Godfrey

21-27

Isoniazid hair drug levels among TB patients as a tool to monitor adherence, exposure, and TB treatment outcomes and its acceptability in a multicultural setting. A narrative review

Muzanyi Grace , Ntale Muhammad , Salata Robert , Joloba Moses , Mukonzo Jackson , Mafigiri David K , Mubiri Paul , Bbosa Godfrey

28-34

Preferred techniques of hair harvest for medical testing among adult pulmonary TB patients

Muzanyi Grace , Mafigiri David K , Salata Robert , Joloba Moses , Mukonzo Jackson , Ntale Muhammad , Mubiri Paul , Bbosa Godfrey

35-41

Treatment outcomes and challenges of treating tuberculosis in children in a nomadic pastoralist community in Kenya

Limungi Godfrey M , Mburugu Patrick M , Kirigia Consolata , Orsolya Maté

42-47

Clinical characteristics and variables associated with COVID-19 morbidity and mortality in Luanda, Angola, in the first year of the pandemic

Arrais Margarete LT , Dias Welwitschia A F , Silva Maura P A , Neto Luquenia E S , Pedro Naiol M F , Jungo Sónia F. I , Miguel Avelina R. C , Fortes-Gabriel Elsa M. V, Sebastião Cruz S , Gama Jorge M. R , Brito Miguel D

51-63

Comparison between abdominal CT findings in intensive care unit (ICU) and non-ICU patients with Covid-19: experience from a tertiary care hospital

Himanshu Goyal , Binit Sureka , Nachiketa Mangaraj , Ashish Agarwal , Nikhil Kothari , MK Garg , Mithu Banerjee , Ashwini Agarwal , Pawan Garg , Taruna Yadav , Pushpinder Khera

64-74

Healthcare professionals’ perceived stigmatization about direct care of COVID-19 Patients: development and validation of the discrimination about COVID-19 (DisCOV-19) instrument

Isah Abdulmuminu , Aguiyi-Ikeanyi Chinelo Nneka , Ekwuofu Chibueze Anosike Azubuike , Aluh Deborah Oyine , Ukoha-kalu Blessing Onyinye , Adibe Maxwell Ogochukwu , Ukwe Chinwe Victoria , Abdullahi Abubakar Sadiq

75-84

High resolution chest computed tomography findings in patients with clinically suspected COVID-19 pneumonia in Uganda: a cross-sectional study

Nassanga Rita , Mubuuke Aloysius Gonzaga , Mangun Randhawa , Tumusiime Max Crescent , Geoffrey Erem , Nabbosa Valeria , Olweny Francis , Ameda Faith , Bugeza Sam

85-101

Morphological abnormalities of leukocytes in SARS-CoV-2 infection

Amine Moueden , Reda Messaoudi , Mokhtar Derouiche

102-107

Knowledge, attitudes and practices of Moroccan cancer patients and their relatives towards the COVID-19 pandemic

Nouari Nadia , Lamtali Saloua , Sebbani Majda , Khouchani Mouna , Amine Mohamed , Adarmouch Latifa

108-121

Performance of two SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen detection tests in resource limited settings, the case of Mali

Fatimata Diallo , Bassirou Diarra , Sadio Sarro Yeya dit , Mohamed Tolofoudie , Mahamoudou Toure , Dramane Diallo , Georges Togo Antieme Combo , Sidy Bane , Mohamed Abdou , Sy Konate Mama , Razakou Dicko Abdoul , Ibrehima Guindo , Shaw Saliba Katy , Amadou Kone , Mahamadou Diakite , Seydou Doumbia

122-131

Negative experiences and coping strategies to stressful situations by undergraduate University students during Covid- 19 lockdown period in Uganda

Kisuza Ruth Ketty , Kicaber Saviour , Olum Ronald , Nassozi Dianah Rhoda , Wembabazi Abel , Namagembe Jennifer , Akot Enid , Abila Derrick Bary , Bongomin Felix , Orach Christopher Garimoi

132-142

COVID-19 unanticipated benefits to hand washing coverage and practices in health care facilities in central Uganda

Nassolo Noe , Walekhwa Abel Wilson , Kizza Frank Gramsen , Osuret Jimmy

155-167

Bolstering the willingness to uptake covid-19 vaccination through multidisciplinary health communication intervention: a cue for reaching herd immunity in Nigeria

Ibenyenwa Ndidi C , Onyekwere Ogechi K , Ugwu Ndubuisi F , Adams Adijat B , Ajewole Philip I , Makinde Veronica I , Onyekachi Blessing N , Anibueze Anselm U , Opele J K , Nwogu Onyemaechi F

168-176

Rapid cholera outbreak control following catastrophic landslides and floods: A case study of Bududa district, Uganda

Bwire Godfrey , Tumuhairwe Imelda , Kwagonza Leocadia , Wetaka Milton Makoba , Nakinsige Anne , Arinitwe Emmanuel Samuel , Kemirembe Julian , Muruta Allan , Mugero Charles , Nalwadda Christine K , Okware Samuel I

203-215

Co expression of EGFR and CD10 in patients with phyllodes tumors of the breast: a single centre experience in North Western Algeria

Belhadj Amina , Brikci Samia Bekkal , Akhrouf Chahinez , Belhadj Adel , Medjamia Miloud , Sahraoui Tewfik

266-274

Predictive factors of axillary lymph node involvement in Tunisian women with early breast cancer

Leila Achouri , Ines Zemni , Amani Jallali , Houyem Mansouri , Najet Mahjoub , Houda Henchiri

275-283

Hypertension: risk perception and health seeking behaviour of long-distance drivers in Port Harcourt

Hart David , Maduka Omosivie , John Amarachi , Chinonye Kemdirim , Ndubuisi Opurum , Abiasianam Uduak

315-323

Prevalence and associated factors of hypertension among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in Lautech teaching hospital, Osogbo, Nigeria

Adeniyi Opeyemi A , Eniade Olanrewaju D , Olarinmoye Abayomi T , Abiodun Bukola A , Okedare Omowumi O , Eniade Adenike A , Atolagbe James E

324-332

Platelet indices in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus: a simple glucoregulation monitoring tool

Dobrijević Dejan , Antić Jelena , Rakić Goran , Andrijević Ljiljana

333-338

Rising prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus and its associated risk factors in Makurdi, North-Central Region of Nigeria

Basil Bruno , Mba Izuchukwu N, Gav Terna A , Myke-Mbata Blessing K , Swende Terrumun Z , Adebisi Simeon A

348-355

Frequency of red blood cell allo-immunization in patients undergoing blood transfusion at the Uganda Cancer Institute

Okello Clement D , Shih Andrew W , Nabwana Martin , Kiwanuka Noah , Heddle Nancy , Mayanja-Kizza Harriet , Orem Jackson

362-370

The immune-modulatory role of MSCs exerted by PI3K/AKT signaling pathway in kidney tissue after cyclophosphamide

Mohamed Saad eldien Heba , Jayed Mohammed Alenzi , Roshdy Ahmad Ahmad

371-381

Associations between sexual violence and women's sexual self-consciousness

Sara Ghaffarian Jafarzade , Zahra Bostani khalesi , Maryam Niknami , Saman Maroufizadeh

391-398

Domestic violence against Iranian pregnant adolescents: protective and risk factors

Rahnavardi Mona , Khalesi Zahra Bostani , Hazrati Zahra

399-405

Frequency of domestic violence in pregnancy and its adverse maternal outcomes among Pakistani women

Shahmir Hussain Sana , Shafaq Makhdoom , Samia Husain , Aruna Hira , Khadija Bano , Haleema Yasmin

406-414

Evaluation of the anatomical locations and sizes of uterine fibroids from ultrasound examination in Ghana

Edzie Emmanuel Kobina Mesi , Dzefi-Tettey Klenam , Brakohiapa Edmund Kwakye , Gorleku Philip Narteh , Aidoo Eric , Amoah Stephen Kwaku , Asiamah Samuel , Quarshie Frank , Nimo Obed , Raj Amrit , Kpobi Joshua Mensah , Boadi Evans , Edzie Richard Ato , Turkson Veronica , Kusodzi Henry , Asemah Abdul Raman

438-450

Risk factors for infertility and barriers to treatment in Tanzania: a survey and medical records study

Groene Emily A , Mutabuzi Cyrialis , Chinunje Dickson , Shango Ester , Mkhoi Mkhoi L , Mason Susan M , Kulasingam Shalini , Majinge Charles R

462-471

Magnitude of stunting and its determinant factors among children age 6-59 months at Debre Tabor comprehensive specialized hospital, South Gondar zone, North central Ethiopia, 2020

Feleke Dejen Getaneh , Chanie Ermias Sisay , Wubet Gashaw Mehiret , Amare Abrham Tsedalu , Demelash Agimasie Tigabu , Desale Aragaw Tesfaw , Yimer Reta Dewau , Tesema Ayechew Ademas

508-523

The unique contributions of depression and anxiety to suicidal ideation among Nigerian secondary school students: a cross-sectional survey

Chinawa Awoere T , Ossai Edmund N , Chinawa Josephat M , Odinka Paul C , Nduagubam Obinna C , Odinka Jaclyn I , Aronu Ann E

537-550

Prevalence, pattern and determinants of substance abuse among youths in a rural community of Osun State, Southwest Nigeria

Idowu Ajibola , Aremu Ayodele Olatayo , Akanbi Ibukun Mary , Eseigbe Gloria , Adewale Victoria , Awubite Loliya , Adebayo Olumide , Arisa Daniella , Adetona Blessing , Olaniyan Ayomikun , Olafisoye Ebunoluwa , Olorunshola Oluwaseyi , Eyitayo Jesulayomi , Ogunlana Omotolani , Aboloye Oluwaseye , Mayor Anatasia , Olatunde Emmanuel

563-574

Phenotypic and cytogenetic variability of patau syndrome in Morocco

hammou Hanane Ait , Sennaoui Mariam , Bouzid Fatimazahra , Dafir Kenza , Qabli Meriem El , Akallakh Hassan , Mansouri Maria , Maoulainine Fadl Mrabih Rabou , Bouskraoui Mohammed , Aboussair Nisrine

575-581

Mothers/caregivers’ knowledge of routine childhood immunization and vaccination status in children aged, 12-23 months in Ilorin, Nigeria

Ariyibi Solomon O , Ojuawo Ayodele I , Ibraheem Rasheedat M , Afolayan Folake M , Ibrahim Olayinka R

582-591

Total intravenous anaesthesia in rural sub-Saharan Africa: report of 25 cases

Ramses Marrero-Garcia , Aleix Clusella , Diego Prendes , Ramón Soliva-Domínguez , Teresa Vives

592-597

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