This study evaluated the prevalence of malaria in pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Delta state. Thick-film microscopy was used to detect parasitaemia while polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was employed to confirm positivity. Statistical method used were Chi square, Pa...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2022/v11i330269
Introduction: Environmental health encompasses the assessment and control of the environmental factors that can potentially affect health and is targeted towards preventing diseases and creating health-supportive environment. Although, the environmental health indicators are made...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2022/v10i130238
Aim: To determine the prevalent rates of Escherichia coli O157: H7 and non-O157 strains in of isolates from meat, human stool and abattoir waste water, collected from selected sources in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Study Design: Case-controlled study. Place and Duration of Study: Sel...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2022/v9i430234
Françoise Raïssa Ntentie, Maxwell Wandji Nguedjo, Mary-Ann Angie Mbong, Boris Ronald Tonou Tchuente, Palouma Souavourbe, Huiny Miriane Tienoue Fotso & Julius Enyong Oben·Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice·2022
Aims: Hypertension (HTN) is one of the major public health problems in the world, especially in developing countries. The objective of this study was to evaluate its prevalence and its association with anthropometric indices among students of the University of Maroua. Study Desig...
Bashayer Dhaifallah Alanazi, Manea Alhablani, Almaha Alanazi, Maram Mohsen Al Balawi, Amani Salem Alamrani, Nujud Abdulqader Albalawi, Shahad Ali Rfadh, Asmaa Musallam Alfuhaymani & Faris Abdullah Al Hashem·Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International·2022
Background: Development and progression of gastrointestinal complications in T2DM patients are one of the main contributors in the clinical course of the disease. Therefore, early recognition of gastroparesis is an important issue, despite this is not an easy task. Objectives: To...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2022/v34i42A36293
Background: Schistosomiasis affects an estimated 250 million people worldwide, with 200,000 people dying each year. Despite success in managing the disease, data on its prevalence in non-endemic areas is rare. This study assessed the prevalence and risk factors of urogenital schi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2022/v43i1330633
Tuberculosis is a public health problem especially in developing countries, including Nigeria. The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex in HIV patients attending Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria. A t...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i830479
The incidence of Staphylococcus aureus infection especially in wound infections continues to rise. This study was aimed to evaluate the prevalence of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus in hospitalized patients with wound infections in selected tertiary hospitals within E...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2022/v24i330290
Aim: Malaria caused by plasmodium parasites is a life threatening disease that are transferred to humans through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of malaria parasite among children in Adazienu, Anaocha Local...
Aim: This present study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasites among pregnant women at Odoakpu, Onitsha North Local Government Area of Anambra state, Nigeria. Methodology: A total of 200 pregnant women were examined between October and December, 2021....
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2022/v5i178
Objective: The study was done to assess the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among the workers (tailors) who are working in tailoring occupation and see if they ever consult physician. Methodology: A cross sectional survey was conducted in various large markets of Clifton...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2022/v34i36A36183
Mwetaminwa Sangani Georgette, Katenga Bosunga Gédéon, Bosenge-Nguma Jean-Didier, Labama Otuli Noël, Maindo Alongo Mike-Antoine, Juakali Sihalikyolo Jean-Jeannot, Komanda Likwekwe Emmanuel & Modia O'yandjo Antoine·Archives of Current Research International·2022
Introduction: Urinary tract infection is a real public health problem. Asymptomatic bacteriuria, when not detected and treated, turns into pyelonephritis in 30 to 40% of cases, leading to both maternal and fetal complications, which would explain its high morbidity during pregnan...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2022/v22i230275
Aim: To determine the prevalence, socio-demographic, and health system factors influencing the uptake of breast cancer (BC) screening services among women of reproductive age (WRA). Methods: An analytical cross-sectional research design was used which employed mixed-methods appro...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2022/v43i830606
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has dramatically spread all over the world, crossing the borders of all countries. It is presented mainly by lower respiratory tract symptoms such as fever, cough, dyspnea, and chest tightness. However, COVID-19 causes different upper respirato...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2022/v20i830475
Combination of Cross-sectional and retrospective study was conducted from Jan 2021 up to Jun 2021 in Jigjiga city Municipal abattoir and inventory of pharmaceutical drug shops, with the objectives of determining the prevalence of bovine cysticercosis and treatment costs of human...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2022/v43i730603