African Journal of Health of Sciences (AJHS): Recent submissions

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Self-medication in Pregnancy and Associated Factors among Antenatal Patients of a Tertiary Facility in North-Eastern Nigeria

Yahkub Babatunde Mutalub, Monsurat Abdulwahab, Saidu Abubakar Kadas, Saleh Ahmed, Rehinatu Adejumo, Zainab Gambo Ibrahim, Hashiya Mohammed Gungura (2022)

BACKGROUND Self-medication during pregnancy is common. Some drugs could cause severe adverse effects that are sometimes life-threatening and harm pregnant mothers and fetuses. We evaluated the prevalence of self-medication ...
The Pattern of Occurrence, Risk Factor and Biomarkers Associated with Leiomyoma in Calabar, Nigeria

Mfoniso I. Udonkang, Theophilus I. Ugbem, Agala E. Egbe, Anietie M. Archibong, Okiemute B. Oborairuvwe, Divine. I Ulom, Osuogenduko. A. Omoni (2022)

BACKGROUND Uterine fibroid is the commonest gynecologic tumour in women of reproductive age but there is a disparity in research to understand the aetiologyand risk factors of the disease in Calabar. This study analyzed ...
Study of C - reactive protein Levels and Haematological Parameters in Individuals with and without Sickle Cell Anaemia in Abakaliki, Nigeria

Ngozi Immaculata Ugwu, E.O. Nna, C.N. Ugwu, V.N. Ekpagu, G.C.Ugwu, R.C Ikeagwulonu, G.K.Umar, H.C.Okoye, A.J. Madu, C.Alo, B.N.Onyire (2022)

BACKGROUND Sickle cell anaemia(SCA)is a genetic disorder of haemoglobin and chronic inflammatory state. This study aimedto determine and compareC -reactiveprotein(CRP)levels and bloodcounts in participants with ...
Factors Associated with Measles- Rubella Vaccine Second Dose Uptake among Children Aged 19-59 Months at Mwingi Central Sub County

James Mulwa Munyithya, Catherine Mwenda, Maxwell Philip Omondi, Francisca Mwangangi, Josphat Njenga Githure (2022)

INTRODUCTION Measles has been among the many vaccine-preventable diseases, and it remains a significant public health concern in Kenya. Immunization coverage is the most common indicator used to ...
Effects of Surgical Trauma on Peripheral White Blood Cell Count Following Major Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Procedures

Philemon Nwabunwene Okolie, Birch Dauda Saheeb, Ozoemena Ndubuisi Obuekwe, Ekaniyere Benlance Edetanlen (2022)

BACKGROUND The changes in white blood cell (WBC) count after major surgical procedures are well documented in other surgical specialties, but this appears not to be the case in oral and maxillofacial surgery ...
Effect of Health Insurance on Utilisation of Maternal Health Care Services in Uganda

Turyamureba Medard, Bruno L. Yawe, John Bosco Oryema (2022)

BACKGROUND Although the maternal mortality ratio in Uganda declined from 505 to 336 maternal death per 100,000 live births between 2001 and 2016, it is still far above the Sustainable Development Goal target of 70 by ...
The Prevalence of Fungal Infections in Six Communities in Akwa Ibom State Nigeria

Obakpororo Ejiro Agbagwa, Ofonmbuk Victor Joseph, Nnenna Frank Peterside (2022)

BACKGROUND Invasive fungal infections haveemerged worldwide as the causeof opportunistic infections. Hospital-acquired fungal infection has also risen over the past decade since untreated fungal infections ...
Knowledge of the Administration of Medications among Undergraduate Nursing Students in Selected Clinical Sites in Kenya

Paul Wambugu Ndungu, Albanus Mutisya, Grace Githemo (2022)

BACKGROUND Sudden cardiac arrest remains a global health concern. In Kenya 25% of all hospital admissions are related to cardiovascular diseases thus all healthcareworkers and trainees should have updated ...
EDITORIAL Volume 35 No 5 || TRAINING IN LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS

Hudson Lodenyo (2022)
Clinical Implications of Incidental Medical and Laboratory Findings in Preoperative Valvular Heart Disease Patients – A South Eastern Nigerian Experience

Njoku P.O., Meka I.A., Mbadiwe N.C., Onwubere B.J.C., Ejim E.C., Anisiuba B.C., Okwor C.J., Udora N., Onyebueze J., Onyema C. (2023)

BACKGROUND Valvular heart diseases with their varying aetiologies are becoming common in developing countries. Certain biochemical abnormalities exist in this group of patients which may contribute to adverse outcomes. ...
Plasmid and Total Protein Analyses of Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase Producing Bacteria from Periplaneta americana (Coackroaches)

Omolara Dorcas Popoola, Moses Olusola Efuntoye, Georgia Chinemenwa Agu, Benjamin Thoha Thomas (2023)

BACKGROUND The importance of plasmid-encoded Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase (ESBL) organisms in the dissemination of multi-drug resistance and complicated infections are contributory factors to treatment failure. Despite ...
Bacteriological and Physico-Chemical Characteristics of the Bathing Waters of Agroville Town: A Case of Agnéby River and Moutcho River

Yapo Toussaint Wolfgang, Meless Djedjro Franck-Renaud, Gbagbo Tchapé Aubin George, Kpaibe Sawa André Philippe, Kouassi Agbessi Thérèse, Christophe Ncho Amin (2023)

BACKGROUND The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) aim to improve the health and well-being of the population, as well as the expansion of universal access to drinking water and sanitation by 2030. It is ...
Risky Sexual Behavior and Associated Factors among Youth in Kakamega and Kericho Counties, Kenya

Joab Khasewa, Isaac Mwanzo, Alloys Orago (2023)

INTRODUCTION HIV remains the most significant public health and developmental challenge in the world. In Kenya, just like the rest of sub-Saharan Africa, young people aged 15-24 years bear the biggest brunt of the HIV ...
Prevalence and Management Strategies of Perceived Intestinal Parasitic Infections by Households in Imo State Nigeria

Ihejirika Onyenonachi Charity, Nwaorgu Obioma Chebechi, Nguma Chinwe Jane, Kenechukwu-Dozie Queen Ogechi, Anyanwu Emilia Oluchi, Uwakwe Felicia E., Egbom Ezinne Sylvia, Ihejirika Chinedu Emeka (2023)

BACKGROUND Intestinal parasitic infections (intestinal worms) are major public health problems, especially in developing countries. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence and management strategy of intestinal ...
A systematic review on water accessibility and safety in Ghana: The plausibility to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 6.1 by 2030

Victoria Mensah Hagan, Masoud Mohammadnezhad, Bilkisu Nwankwo, Emily Bukachi Barasa, Christopher Garatsa (2023)

BACKGROUND Water is essential in everyday life hence, there is a need for it to be available in quality and quantity to all. This study aimed to review relevant published studies on water accessibility and safety in Ghana ...
Assessing Association between Youth Enterprise Development Fund (YEDF) Initiative and Alcohol Abuse among Youth in Murang’a County, Kenya

Susan M. Njoroge, Erastus M. Muniu, Odero, Merab C. (2023)

INTRODUCTION Alcohol abuse and its associated disorders have been a public health challenge, especially among youth resulting in serious psycho-social-economic problems worldwide. The objective of this study was to assess ...
Quality of Co-trimoxazole Tablets Marketed in Nairobi County, Kenya

Lilian C. Koech, Lucia K. Keter, Joyce M. Ondicho, Beatrice N. Irungu (2023)

BACKGROUND Poor-quality medicines reduce the therapeutic efficacy of medicines, negatively impacting the treatment outcomes, prevention, and management of fatal infections. This cross-sectional study evaluated the quality ...
Maternal Mental Health Needs When the Unexpected Happens: A cross-sectional study among mothers with preterm infants in Western Kenya

Mukabana Beatrice, Makworo G.M. Drusilla, Mwenda M.S. Catherine (2023)

BACKGROUND Mothers of preterm infants are usually unprepared for the baby’s birth earlier than expected, making them face emotional problems. Preterm births have increased lately with World Health Organization reporting ...
Comorbidities Associated With Increased Risk of Death among Children Aged 2-59 Months with Severe Pneumonia in Western Kenya

Timon Kwach Akoo, Shehu Shagari Awandu, Felix Oluoch, Lorine Kemunto, Antony Ochung, George Ayodo (2023)

BACKGROUND Globally, severe pneumonia remains the leading infectious cause of death in children younger than 5 years. Comorbidities increase the risk of death among children with severe pneumonia across age groups and ...
EDITORIAL VOL 36 NO 1 || Under Five Years High Mortality in Developing Countries is Largely Preventable

Hudson Lodenyo (2023)

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