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Knowledge of Birth Preparedness and Complications Readiness: An Urban- Rural Comparison of Maternal and Child Health Clinic Attendees in Anambra State, Nigeria

U. M. Umeh, C. N. Onwasigwe, E. D. Adinma & C. C. Nnebue · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2018

Background: Birth preparedness and complications readiness (BP/CR) remains a key component of safe motherhood programs, articulated to help improve maternal and child health care. This study determined and compared the knowledge of BP/CR among maternal and child health (MCH) clin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2018/40634

Knowledge and Safety Practices Related to Exposure to Physical and Chemical Hazards among Welders in Sokoto, Nigeria

K. J. Awosan, M. A. Makusidi, M. T. O. Ibrahim, A. Suleiman, T. G. Magaji & F. G. Mbatifuh · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2017

Introduction: The workplace is an important part of man’s environment, and there is no occupation that is free of hazards. Due to the upsurge in construction activities (many of which involve welding) sequel to the increasing urbanization and industrialization across the world, e...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2017/38572

Knowledge, Perception and Practice of Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness among Pregnant Women Attending a Tertiary Healthcare Facility in Sokoto, Nigeria

E. U. Yunusa, K. J. Awosan, K. Tunau, R. Mainasara, A. M. Dangusau & M. Garba · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2017

Introduction: Maternal mortality is a global public health challenge; developing regions account for approximately 99% (302,000) of the global maternal deaths in 2015, and sub-Saharan Africa alone accounts for roughly 66% (201,000), followed by South Asia (66,000). Birth prepared...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2017/36705

A Questionnaire Study of Food – Drug Interactions to Assess Knowledge of People from Diverse Backgrounds

Sana Afrooz Sajid, Ruqiya Sultana, Muna Masaratunnisa, Shobia Naaz & Mir S. Adil · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2017

Background: Food drug interactions contribute a major reason for drug interactions but they are neglected due to less knowledge and awareness on it. Objective: To assess the awareness about food drug interactions among various individuals from diverse backgrounds. Methodology: Th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2017/33682

Knowledge and Attitude towards Ebola Virus Disease among Commercial Tricycle (Keke) Riders in Abakaliki, South-East Nigeria

E. U. Nwonwu, S. Nwafor, N. Nwafor, E. Chikere, C. Nwaejike, N. C. Eze & B. N. Azuogu · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2017

Background: Ebola virus disease (EVD) is a severe, often fatal disease in humans and non-human primates (such as Monkeys, Gorillas and Chimpanzees). Ebola first appeared in 1976 in 2 simultaneous outbreaks in Nzara, Sudan and in Yambuku, Democratic Republic of Congo. No cases of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2017/30886

Risk Factors Assessment of Zoonotic Anthrax among the People at Risk (PAR) in Selected Areas of Bangladesh

M. A. Islam, M. M. Mahmud, S. Yesmin, M. M. Islam, M. S. A. Sarker & K. H. M. N. H. Nazir · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2017

Aim: A cross-sectional survey was conducted to assess the risk factors among the people at risk in selected areas of Bangladesh, considering awareness, attitudes and management practices towards anthrax. Methodology: Administrative areas of Bangladesh had been classified into hig...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2017/32369

Knowledge, Perception and Misconceptions on Family Planning among Women Living in an Urban Slum in Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria

Elias Chikee Aniwada, Oduegwu Azuka James, Odoh Lynda Uchenna, Odonoekuma Onyebuchi Ekuma & Ofoegbu Frances Kelechi · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2017

Introduction: Family planning is a vital and integral component of primary health care which aims at promoting responsible parenthood, controlling population and improving the quality of life of people. It has a major role to play globally in challenges of rapid population growth...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2017/32301

Knowledge of Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV and Its Uptake among Antenatal Care Attendees in a Tertiary Hospital in Abakaliki, Nigeria

N. C. Eze & A. A. Aliyu · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2017

Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is one of the leading causes of significant mortality among children especially in Africa. Mother-to-child Transmission can occur during pregnancy, labor or delivery and breastfeeding. Prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTC...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2017/31429

Knowledge of HIV/AIDS Transmission and Partner Notification Rate among Antenatal Care Attendees in a Tertiary Hospital in Southeast Nigeria

N. C. Eze, B. I. Ituma & E. N. Ossai · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2017

Aims: To assess knowledge of HIV/AIDS transmission and determine the level of partner notification among HIV positive antenatal care attendees in Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki, Nigeria. Study Design: A health facility based cross-sectional descriptive study.  Place and Dura...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2017/29949

Various Health Care Providers’ Knowledge of the Partogram Use during Childbirth, at the Bamenda Health District, Cameroon

T. Y. N. Verla, M. M. Ojong-Alasia, J. D. Sama, E. N. Tumasang, J. C. Ndipowa & M. B. S. Atanga · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2017

In a state of affairs where the provision of care to the child birth process is not purely in the hands of educated and trained midwives, the competency in knowledge and application of midwifery tools may be inadequate and consequently affect the quality of care. One of these too...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2016/29488