Asian Journal of Medicine and Health

Knowledge and Preparedness on Corona Virus Pandemic among Healthcare Workers in Igembe South Health Facilities, Meru County, Kenya

P. K. Kubai, M. P. Ndiba, L. K. Ikiara & C. K. Karani · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2020

Worldwide Corona virus outbreak has cause panic and enormous health and economic effects due to inadequate or lack of appropriate information about COVID -19. Aims: The aim of the study was to determine the Level of knowledge and Preparedness to Corona Virus (COVID –19) Pandemic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2020/v18i1030262

Colorectal Cancer Risk and Prevention Knowledge among Adults Attending Public Health Facilities in Obudu, Cross River State, Nigeria

Ugbe Maurice-Joel Ugbe, Theresa Awa Mark & Okoi Faith Ubi · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2020

Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the 5th most frequent cause of cancer-related deaths in Nigeria. As with other cancers, CRC risk is multifactorial, including issues such as poor diet, obesity, alcohol abuse, physical inactivity, age above 50 years, history of adenomatous p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2020/v18i1030260

Awareness of Causes and Health Risks Associated with High Blood Cholesterol among Men in Awka Etiti, Anambra State, Nigeria

Anthony Somtochukwu Umezulike, Ugbe Maurice-Joel Ugbe & Okoi Faith Ubi · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2020

Aim: The study aimed to determine the awareness of causes and health risks associated with high blood cholesterol (HBC) among men in Awka-Etiti, Nigeria. Study Design: A descriptive survey research design was used. Place and Duration: Awka-Etiti, Anambra State, Nigeria in 2019. M...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2020/v18i1030261

Gender-Related Differences and Mortality Predictors among Egyptian Hemodialysis Patients: A Multi-Center Prospective Observational Study

Abir Farouk Megahed, Mona Mohammed Tawfik Abdelhady, Ghada El Kannishy & Nagy Sayed- Ahmed · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2020

Background: End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is an important cause of global morbidity and mortality affecting both sexes. Both genders may present with different symptoms and signs, respond differently to therapy and may exhibit different degrees of tolerance towards their disease...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2020/v18i1030259

Progesterone Only Injectable Contraceptives: A Five Year Review of Side Effects and Discontinuation Rate in a Teaching Hospital in Niger Delta, Nigeria

Nonye-Enyidah Esther Ijeoma & Enyidah Nonyenim Solomon · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2020

Background: Progesterone only injectable contraceptives (POICs) are long acting reversible method of contraception used worldwide. Menstrual abnormalities are recognized side effects that can lead to discontinuation of these highly effective and safe contraceptives. Objectives: T...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2020/v18i1030258

Assessment of Patients’ Knowledge of Radiation Exposure during Medical Imaging Procedures at Private Medical Radiography Centres in Ogun State, Nigeria

Adedapo A. Adejumo, U. Enebeli, Ugo & Olaolu O. Bilewu · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2020

Introduction: Radiological examinations are commonly requested for patients to aid clinical diagnosis. However, many doctors do not realize how much radiation dosage their patients are exposed to during radiological aim. The main objective of this study was to assess the level of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2020/v18i1030257

Socio-Demographic and Nutritional Status Correlates in Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients in Calabar, Nigeria

Regina I. Ejemot-Nwadiaro, Glory M. Nja, Edisua H. Itam & Emmanuel N. Ezedinachi · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2020

Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) continues to rank high in contributing to the global disability adjusted life years with 10 million new cases yearly worldwide. Having effective control of TB particularly in endemic communities should be predicated on understanding factors that dr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2020/v18i1030256

Risk Factors of Hypertension among Type 2 Diabetic Patients in Imo state, South East of Nigeria

Ugonma, Winnie Dozie, Nnenna, Vivian Okonkwo, Okwuchi, Blessed Nworuh, Somtochukwu, Mercy Orji, Chidozie Joakin Nwaokoro & Ikechukwu, Nosike Simplicius Dozie · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2020

Background: Hypertension is among the important causes of non-communicable disease burden worldwide. It has raised public health concerns in both developed and developing nations. It mostly occurs in patients with diabetes and the prevalence depends on duration, type and age of t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2020/v18i1030253

Willingness to Participate and Pay into a Community- Based Health Insurance Scheme in Imesi-Ile, a Rural Community in Osun State, Nigeria

Oluwaseun T. Esan, Ridwan O. Opeloye, Taiwo W. Oyeniyi, Ayodele O. Joseph, Ifeoluwa B. Oluwalana, Samuel B. Babalola & Iyanuoluwa O. Adeniji · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2020

Aims: Rural dwellers are forced into a vicious circle of lack of financial risk protection to accessing non-optimal care and more poverty from its complications because out-of-pocket payment is their mainstay health care financing option. A sustainable and effective Community-bas...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2020/v18i1030255

Hemodialysis Status in an Egyptian Coastal City, Alexandria: An Epidemiological Study with a 3-year Prospective Mortality Observation

Abir Farouk Megahed, Reem Mohamed Farouk Saleh, Afaf Mohamed Fahmy & Nagy Sayed- Ahmed · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2020

Backgrounds: Hemodialysis (HD) represents the main modality of RRT in Egypt and it constitutes a burden on the health care budget. In Alexandria province of Egypt, HD service is provided through fifty-seven HD units, which are categorized into twenty-one nonprofit units and thirt...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2020/v18i1030252