Quarrying activities generate huge quantities of dust particles that cause a variety of respiratory illnesses among quarry workers. In Kenya, quarry industry suffers several constraints: some quarry workers get injured, others get chronic disease, while some die. Quarry dust cont...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i81576
Aims: the research aimed to determine the profile of d-dimer levels in patients confirmed positive for COVID-19 at UKI Hospital from December 2020 to September 2021 Study Design: This type of research is descriptive research with a retrospective cross-sectional research design,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i71574
Christopher Yaw Dumevi, Victoria Dumevi, Fleischer C. N. Kotey, Emmanuel Afutu, Robert Aryee, Charles Yao Agede, Nicholas T.K.D Dayie, Irene Ayi, Patience B. Tetteh-Quarcoo & Patrick F. Ayeh-Kumi·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2024
Background: Intestinal amoebiasis is a common cause of gastroenteritis in children, with the Entamoeba complex consisting of genetically diverse but morphologically identical species. Amoebic infections are generally subclinical and may be acute or chronic, leading to high morbid...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i71575
Sulymon A. Saka, Eromosele E. Mavis, Osejele I. Meshach, Okpu U. Jeremiah, Odion Hendrix E., Obokhai O. Godson, Chukwuka E. Elochukwu, Ukpetenan I. Christabel, Williams I. Courage & Obiajulum N. Emekolom·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2024
Background: Female genital Mutilation (FGM) is a harmful traditional practice prevalent in Africa, leading to adverse physical, psychological, sexual, and reproductive health outcomes for women. Objective: This study aims to ascertain the attitude and practice of female genital m...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i71573
Tinuade Adesola Ajani, Charles John Elikwu, Olufunmilola B. Makanjuola, Chika Celen Okangba, Timothy Abiola Oluwasola & Chinenye Gloria Anaedobe·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2024
Background: Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is one of the very serious complications arising from sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and Chlamydia trachomatis has been implicated as one of the commonest causes of STI. Considering the adverse sequelae of PID, there is a need...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i71572
It is known that diabetes causes liver damage. On the other hand, because most cases of liver damage have been investigated in males, examining the relationship of this disease in both sexes is of great importance. This study was aimed at, comparatively evaluating diabetic compli...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i71571
Hepatitis is an inflammatory disease of the liver which can be acute or chronic. It can be caused by viruses (viral hepatitis), certain chemicals, drugs, prolonged or excessive consumption of alcohol (alcoholic hepatitis), some genetic abnormalities or a dysfunctional immune syst...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i71570
Background: Pharmacy technicians play a critical role in healthcare delivery, particularly in developing countries like Ghana. However, there is limited knowledge about the microbial contamination of their hands and the antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of these microbes. Thi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i71569
Gael Marius Tsaffo, Richard S. Tagne, Steve Endeguele Ekom, Michel Noubom, Josias Djenguemtar, Gabriel Tchuente Kamsu, Huguette Bocanestine Laure Feudjio, Aurelie Dahlia Yemeli Piankeu, Louis-Claire Ndel Famen & Donatien Gatsing·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2024
Untreated diabetic wounds provide an optimal environment for bacterial growth, which, over time, can develop resistance to common antibiotics and ultimately result in amputation. Therefore, it is necessary to search for new sources of antimicrobial molecules with wound healing ac...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i71568
Aims: The research aims to determine the relationship between knowledge and attitudes of housewives towards clean and healthy living behaviour in Intan Lestari Housing, Bekasi City in 2024 Introduction: Clean and healthy living behaviour can be done anywhere, such as at home, wor...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i71567