Aim: To assess the nutrition knowledge, attitude and dietary restriction behaviour of the elderly. Study Design: The study is a multi-stage cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria between May and September 201...
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Research Article10.9734/AFSJ/2018/42146
Ssegawa Lawrence, Kasuka Iga Arafat, Angeyo Grace Samantha, Mudebo Emmanuel, Nakhabala Moses, Linda Kyomuhendo Jovia, Nabongho Aaron Kenneth, Ahimbisibwe Joseph, Ibilat Gorret, Rebecca Nekaka & Iramiot Jacob Stanley·Microbiology Research Journal International·2018
Background: Hepatitis B virus infection is a global health problem and it is estimated that one-third of the world population has been infected with HBV with serological evidence of past or present infection. It is estimated that over 400 million people are chronically infected w...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2018/42575
Background: The significant indicator to access to effective treatment is the constant availability of essential drugs in health facilities and the accessibility to essential drugs is part of the fulfilment of the right to the highest attainable standard of health, that is, the r...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2018/39854
Background: Unwanted pregnancies in sexually active teenagers give headaches to many parents and are devastating for the girls themselves. The use of hormonal contraception (HC) is an issue, but the promotion of HC at this age is perhaps a complex issue. Objective: Evaluate knowl...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2018/41519
M. L. Kasankala, M. Kitunda, D. G. Mushumbusi, C. M. Cyprian, W. P. Meghji, M. C. Mgoba & E. Towo·Asian Food Science Journal·2018
Objective: The objective of the study was to evaluate the success of social mobilization and capacity building efforts done to educate the Mother/Child Caretakers and the general public regarding food fortification and the importance of consuming fortified food products in Kinond...
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Research Article10.9734/AFSJ/2018/41103
Panchayati Raj Institution is known as the backbone of the country and hence expected to perform their roles effectively in implementation and monitoring of the development schemes. PRI works at different levels and starts from village to district level. Each tier has its roles r...
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Research Article10.9734/AJAEES/2018/41043
Background: Patient-tested and -friendly information leaflets provide sufficient, accurate, and pertinent information about prescribed and over-the-counter medications to health consumers for their safety, enhanced satisfaction, improved outcomes and no medication errors across t...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2018/41493
The study assessed the knowledge, attitude, and practices of pregnant women attending the Comprehensive Health Centre, Isolo, Ondo state Nigeria towards hygienic practice. A descriptive research design was utilized. The study was conducted at the antenatal clinic of the Comprehen...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2018/40582
Importance: The cosmetic use of skin bleaching products is a common practice in coloured-skinned women. The use of skin lightening creams is common and widespread in the African. Asian, and North American populations. Use of skin bleaching agents has been reported in Saudi Arabia...
Aims: Indigenous people in Nepal have their own culture, resources, customary law, language, land of territories, and politics from the ancient time. Different constitution and laws of Nepal were promoting the cultural diversity by enhancing the knowledge, skills, and rights of t...
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Research Article10.9734/ARJASS/2018/40056
Background: Quality of life (QOL) is an essential part in Diabetic patients since low QOL can decrease self-care which can lead to increased mortality and complications. The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of diabetes on QOL in Saudi Arabia, and to assess the kn...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/40083
Background: Lassa fever is a viral hemorrhagic fever found predominantly in West Africa with the potential to cause approximately 5,000 deaths per year. However, good knowledge of the disease may reduce the infection rate. The study assessed the knowledge of Lassa fever and its...
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Research Article10.9734/ACRI/2018/39904
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...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2018/40634
Background: The HIV/AIDS epidemic continues to pose significant development and public health challenges in Uganda. One of the contributors to HIV prevalence is road traffic accidents. Traffic police officers who respond to save victims need to have adequate knowledge of HIV prev...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2018/38399
The aim of this project is to assess community pharmacists’ attitudes towards their professional practice and to determine their perceived competence in various pharmaceutical activities. The philosophy of Pharmaceutical care focuses on the responsibility of pharmacist to meet al...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2018/39051