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Reminder Systems for Improving Adherence among HIV-infected Adolescents Attending a Tertiary Facility in Abuja

Eno Eloho Ekop & Adaora Adeline Okechukwu · Asian Journal of Pediatric Research · 2018

Background: Adherence to antiretroviral therapy is a key factor in the successful treatment of people living with HIV infection. Use of reminder system has been shown to improve adherence to antiretroviral therapy. This study was conducted to identify the reminder systems used by...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpr/2018/v1i124584

Statistical Analysis of Birth Weight and Gender of Newborn Infants

Jide Onyekwelu, Chike H. Nwankwo & I. C. A. Oyeka · Asian Journal of Pediatric Research · 2018

Introduction: Birth weight is an important determinant of infant morbidity and mortality. Its effect extends upto adult life and may explain some non-communicable diseases that may occur in adult life. In general, males weigh more than females. Birth weight is categorised into th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpr/2018/v1i124582

Management of Isolated Post Traumatic Radial Head Dislocation in a Child: A Case Report

S. Benzarti, M. A. Triki, H. Kaziz, T. Mouelhi, M. L. Ben Ayeche & N. Naouar · Asian Journal of Pediatric Research · 2018

Post-traumatic dislocation of the radial head is a rare injury, generally described in the case of the Monteggia fracture associating a fracture of the ulnar diaphysis and a dislocation of the radial head. We report an exceptional case of an isolated post-traumatic dislocation in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpr/2018/v1i124579

Ruptured Neonatal Subgaleal Haemorrhage: Challenges of Management from a Resource Limited Setting

Mustapha Bello, Abdulrasheed Nasir, Awwal Abubakar, Ahmadu Baba Usman, Simon Pius & Talba Aliyu · Asian Journal of Pediatric Research · 2018

Despite advances in obstetric and neonatal care, subgaleal haemorrhage continues to create significant challenges to health personnel, especially in poor human resource/ facility settings, where a specialist may not always be readily available, thereby contributing significantly...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpr/2018/v1i124574

Clinical Features and Outcome of Birth Asphyxia in Hôpital du Cinquantenaire of Kisangani: A Cross-Sectional Study

B. G. Mande, K. V. Muyobela, V. E. Hasivirwe & L. B. Batoko · Asian Journal of Pediatric Research · 2018

Aims: There paucity of studies on asphyxia, one of the three main reasons for newborn deaths in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In this country, newborn mortality is among the highest in Africa. This study was conducted to identify the clinical features and outcome of perinat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpr/2018/v1i124572