Neonatal jaundice is defined as the yellowish discoloration of the skin and sclera due to accumulation of unconjugated bilirubin. This is common in newborns and if not detected and treated early can lead to severe morbidity and mortality. Aim: The aim of the study was to analyze...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2020/v4i230144
Background: Colorectal cancer is the third most common malignancy in the world and in Saudi Arabia it is the second most common cancer ranking first among men and third among women. In Saudi Arabia there are no screening programs on a national level that conduct organized screeni...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i1330578
Background: Hand hygiene when done satisfactorily is one of the most effective ways of preventing hospital acquired infections. However elementary the process may seem, it is one that has been shown to significantly elude health care personnel (HCP). This study aimed at assessing...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i1130529
Aim: To ascertain knowledge and adaptation strategies of eggplant (Solanum melongena) farmers to the effect of bacterial wilt disease in Nsukka Agricultural zone of Enugu state, Nigeria. Study Design: Multi-stage and Simple Random Sampling Design/Technique were used in the stud...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i730372
The study investigated the pre- service teachers’ perception, knowledge and attitudes towards stigmatization of mentally ill patient in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile- Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. It further examined the perceived causes of stigmatization, effect of stigmatization...
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Research Article10.9734/arjass/2020/v11i330169
Background: HPV infection is the most common STI in sexually active adolescents. It has been implicated in majority of cases of cervical cancers. HPV is preventable. Potent Vaccines are available. Objective: This study assessed what adolescents know about HPV infection and HPV va...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2020/v41i830308
Leishmaniasis has spread beyond the traditional areas of the Rift Valley and North Eastern provinces. There is more evidence of emergence and spread of leishmaniasis in Western Kenya. However, there is currently no comprehensive study on knowledge, attitude and prevention practic...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2020/v41i730306
The study was conducted during 2017-2019 in Ganjam district with the objective to find out the effectiveness of training programme of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Ganjam-I, on knowledge and adoption level of trainee farmwomen regarding fruit and vegetables preservation technologie...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i1730753
Aims: To explore the factors associated with the utilization of ANC services among women of child bearing in Osogbo, Nigeria. Study Design: A descriptive cross-sectional mixed-methods design was used for this study and both quantitative and qualitative methods were used for data...
N. C. Eze, E. C. Egba, J. E. Ogbanna, S. N. Nwamini, P. U. Nweke & J. S. Amasianya·Asian Journal of Immunology·2020
Background: Hepatitis B virus infection is a global public health problem especially in developing countries like Nigeria. Good knowledge of Hepatitis B virus, its infection and positive attitude by the public are key to the prevention of Hepatitis B infection The infection can b...
Introduction: Waste is becoming a problem until recently in many countries. Globally, the amount of wastes has increased with the growing population and the level of consumerism in society. One investment in the future to control waste production is by providing the value of wast...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2020/v8i430234
Background: Good knowledge and uptake of immediate postpartum contraception reduce the risk of unintended pregnancy, abortion, maternal and child death, perinatal morbidity and mortality. This study assessed the knowledge and uptake of immediate postpartum contraception among nur...
Cabbage is one of the most popular vegetables in the world because of its adaptability to a wide range of climatic conditions and soil type, ease of production and storage, and its food value. Commercial cultivation of Cabbage is very successful due to high market demand and its...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i1530714
Harnessing advantages of Information and Communication Technology (hereafter to be mentioned as ICTs) for changing the face of agriculture, in terms of production and productivity and farmers’ wellbeing; calls for a separate set of knowledge, skill, ability and higher (if possibl...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i530349
In real-life, most experimental data are presented in frequencies with no underlying metric probably because of some reasons such as less susceptibility to observational errors. Unfortunately, some of these data have been erroneously analyzed resulting to either type I or type II...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2020/v21i630210