Background: Modern medicine, despite its great advances, still not as effective as cupping therapy in treating many medical conditions. Objective: To assess the level of awareness and the general perceptions about cupping therapy (Hijama) in the Saudi population. Methods: We cond...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2020/v12i230205
Background: The disease Covid-19 has led to a great loss of million people worldwide and this disease is caused by a novel virus called SARS-CoV-2. Objective: The objective of the present study aims at examining the knowledge of Coronavirus disease (COVID -19) among the participa...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2020/v20i830221
Agroforestry practices offer a solution to the problem posed by the high demand on land and stands as a means of halting the vicious circle of deforestation, soil erosion and degradation. This study assessed the knowledge and attitude of rural women towards agroforestry practices...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i1230482
Samuel Chinonyerem Okoronkwo, Peter Chidiebere Okorie, Marcus Ikechukwu Onyemobi, Chidinma Sonia Obiekwe, John Emaimo, Raphael Onyejiaka Azubuine & Esther Chinwedu Okoronkwo·Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology·2020
Aim: This study is aimed at ascertaining the level of knowledge and challenges associated with the practice of dental implants among dental practitioners in selected hospitals in South East, Nigeria. Study Design: the study employed cross sectional study design. Place and Duratio...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i4531157
Background: There are reports of the spread of the novel COVID-19 to Africa, Nigeria, and some cases in Rivers State. The aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge, attitude and effects of the coronavirus disease pandemic on hospital staff in the month of May to June 202...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i2430765
Background: The use of face masks has been accepted and recommended globally as a tool for COVID-19 protection. The government of Nigeria made wearing of face masks compulsory in public places. However, no evidence has shown user compliance or knowledge. This study investigated t...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2020/v41i2430420
Oche M. Oche, Habibullah Adamu, Musa Yahaya, Ismail A. Raji, Hudu Garba Illo, Zainab Abdullahi Kontagora, Abdulaziz Mohammad Danmadami, Adamu Ijapa, Asmau Wali, Hamza Yusuf & Abba Aji·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2020
Aims: This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices related to coronavirus pandemic among health care workers in Sokoto metropolis of Sokoto State, Nigeria. Study Design: A cross-sectional study Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in Sokoto me...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2020/v41i2330417
Background: Every century has its own public health challenge. Climate change is the present century's challenge. There are various health risks arising from climate change which without mitigation actions, will tend to worsen with each passing day. Study Aim and Objective: To st...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2020/v13i430193
Objective: The objective of the study was to evaluate the awareness of university students about oral health and hygiene in a university in Malaysia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among the students of four different faculties (pharmacy, medical, biotechnology an...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i3731003
Objective: The objective of the study was to evaluate the knowledge of ALS among students in a university in Malaysia. Methods: A cross-sectional and observational study was performed among the students of three different healthcare provider faculties (Medical, Pharmacy and Denta...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i3731000
Introduction: The lack of information can affect the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices for dengue control. The purpose of this study was to measure knowledge, attitudes, and practices associated with the larvae density of Aedes sp. Study Design: This study used a cross...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2020/v13i430338
Objective: The objective of the study was to evaluate the knowledge of future healthcare providers about Japanese Encephalitis in a university in Malaysia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among the students of three different healthcare provider faculties in a univ...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i3530990
Aims: The study focused on assessment of the knowledge level of fish farmers on scientific operation of composite fish culture. It specifically examined the profile, socio–economic, psychological, situational characteristics and knowledge level on scientific composite fish farmin...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i4131114
Background: Anemia in pregnancy is an important public health problem worldwide. Despite the efforts of government and health bodies, maternal anemia continues to be a common cause of morbidity and mortality. This suggests that other factors contribute to the high prevalence of a...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2020/v41i2030390
Aim: Malaria disease causes severe lost of lives in many parts of Nigeria due poor knowledge, attitude and treatment practices among the people. The aim of the present study is to investigate the level of knowledge, attitude and treatment practices for the malaria among the peopl...