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Transcatheter Closure of Atrial Septal Defect

Omar Elsaka · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2021

Background: Over the past decade, percutaneous atrial septal defect (ASD) closure has been the preferred treatment option in many clinical programs for ASD. Percutaneous ASD closures with advanced device architecture and distribution have established user experience and process s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i1030391

Prevalence and Determinants of Psychiatric Morbidities in Nigerian Men with LUTS Due to Prostatic Diseases

M. U. Dada, P. T. Adegun, A. A. Idowu, A. E. Omonisi, L. O. Oluwole & A. Obadeji · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2021

Aims: This study aimed at determining the prevalence and significant factors associated with psychiatric morbidity in men with LUTS secondary to prostatic diseases in a tertiary health centre in a developing country. Study design: This is a prospective, cross-sectional study. Pla...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i1030390

A Qualitative Study about the Psychosocial Issues of COVID-19 Perceived by the South Asian Bangladeshi Senior Immigrants Living in Toronto, Ontario

Qazi Shafayetul Islam & Nasima Akter · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2021

Background: People stayed home and got isolated during the pandemic time (COVID-19). The pandemic passed more than a year, and it is still ongoing. There is not enough information about the psychological and social issues of the COVID-19 on the South Asian senior immigrants livin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i1030389

Percutaneous Mitral Balloon Valvuloplasty: Technique and Results

Omar Mohamed Raouf Mohamed Ahmed Elsaka & Omar Elsaka · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2021

Background: Percutaneous balloon mitral valvuloplasty is a procedure used to dilate the mitral valve in cases of rheumatic mitral stenosis. The catheter is inserted into the female vein to the right atrium and atrial septum. The mitral valve is then passed through the inflated ba...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i1030388

Importance of Variability Pattern Analysis for Malnutrition Information Score to Improve Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease

Muhammed Zubair, Shakeel khan, Usman Khalid & Muhammed Kashif khan · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2021

Background: Morbidity and mortality envisaged by chronic kidney disease (CKD) remains a health menace throughout the world. Complications, incidence, prevalence, the impact of dietary recommendations, risk factors, outcome, and management strategies have not been rationalized due...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i1030387

COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake and Associated Factors among Selected Security Personnel in Edo State, Nigeria

Andrew Ifeanyichukwu Obi, Janet Ogbonna, Major Usman Ogaba, Ekaete Tobin, Pius Ikenna Ononigwe, Faith Ireye, Alphonsus Rukevwe Isara & Regina Uwaoma Obi · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2021

Background: Vaccination is a cost-effective public health intervention to prevent and or contain the spread of communicable diseases such as COVID-19. The level of uptake of vaccines across selected population such as security personnel is strategic towards attaining herd immunit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i1030386

Evaluation of Learning Environment among First year MBBS and BDS Students at a Private Malaysian University

Sherly Deborah George, Theingi Maung Maung & Harini Narayanam · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2021

Background: The learning environment has a significant impact on the academic success and learning process of students. Implementing a high-quality, student-centered curriculum demands an assessment of the educational environment. The focus of this study was to compare the learni...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i1030385

The Effect of Educational Intervention on Rational Prescribing in Public Health Facilities in Selected Local Government Areas of Rivers State: An Interventional Study

Golden Owhonda & Felix Emeka Anyiam · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2021

Background: Despite progress made so far in identifying intervention models to improve drug use, irrational use of drugs has remained a serious global health problem. The study intends to determine the effectiveness of an educational intervention on rational prescribing among pre...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i1030384

Analysis of Work Posture with Complaints of Musculoskeletal Disorder on Stack Emission Sampling Activities

Kurnia Murbowaseso, Eni Mahawati & Slamet Isworo · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2021

Objective and Background: The process of sampling the air quality of chimney emissions is a job that has the risk of causing work-related disorders and diseases. This study examines the relationship between the risk of ergonomics in work postures with material safety data sheet c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i1030383

Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Hypertension among Adults (40 Years and Above) in the Tano North District of the Ahafo Region, Ghana

Issah Sumaila, Mubarick Nungbaso Asumah & Rosaline Bierema Dassah · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2021

Introduction: Increased prevalence of hypertension (HTN) has been attributed to commonly known risk factors such as obesity, low level of nutritional knowledge, lack of exercise, alcohol intake, and tobacco use. Objective: The objective of this study is to determine the prevalenc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i1030382

Nursing Students’ Perceptions of Barriers to Standard Hand Hygiene Practice Amidst COVID-19 in the Tamale Teaching Hospital of Ghana: A Study conducted on First Degree Rotation Nurses of University for Development Studies

Ruth Nimota Nukpezah, Issaka Basit, Ayuba Osman, Gifty Mary Wuffele, Baba Freeman Aziza, Obed Duah Kwaku Asumadu, Wisdom Peprah, Salifu Yula & Richard Opoku Asare · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2021

Background: Hand hygiene is recognized as the leading measure to prevent cross-transmission of COVID-19. The compliance of nurses with handwashing guidelines is vital in preventing COVID-19 disease transmission among patients. Globally, few studies have explored this subject, esp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i1030380

A Case Report on Management and Treatment of a Male Patient Suffering from Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) or Pulmonary Disease

Muhammed Zubair & Nighat Fatima · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2021

The present study is a case report of a man who was initially diagnosed with “interstitial lung disease” (ILD) or pulmonary disease which is supposed to be an umbrella term for a large group of disorders responsible for scattered fibrosis of the lungs. It is an irreversible scena...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i1030379

Coordinative Abilities of Soccer Players: A Comparative Analysis

Sanjit Mandal, Gopal Chandra Saha & Manoj Kumar Murmu · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2021

Background: The environment and lifestyle of most children has led to the reduction of their motor activity, as they live in small spaces and lack the proper playing conditions. Coordination is about controlling all the body parts while doing different activities of children. It...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i1030378

Knowledge and Perception of Teenage Pregnancy in a Semi-Urban Setting in Rivers State, Nigeria

Belema Brenda Ijoma & Bademosi Adetomi · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2021

Background: The case of sexual behavior in adolescents is increasingly worrisome because teenage sexual behavior is now exceeding the limits and quite alarming. This is supported by research an increasing pattern in adolescent pregnancy in sub-Sahara Africa. Methods: An interview...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i1030377

The Frequency of Thyroid Dysfunctions among Patients of Diabetes Mellitus Presenting in Tertiary Care Hospital of a Developing Country

Rabia Arshad, Shahzaib Maqbool, Sara Arshad, Fatima Rehman, Muhammad Nadeem, Ruqyia Shabir, Abdul Mateen, Rabia Rehman, Arham Ihtesham & Waleed Inayat Mohamed · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2021

Aims: Thyroid disease is a pathological state associated significantly with diabetes mellitus (DM) Type 1 and Type 2. As the prevalence of diabetes mellitus is on the rise in our population, so the purposed significance of our study was to evaluate the frequency of thyroid dysfun...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i1030376