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Clinico-epidemiological and Socio-demographic Profile of HIV/AIDS Patients Diagnosed at a Tertiary Care Centre in Kashmir

Yousuf Ul Bashir, Anjum Farhana, Junaid Ahmed, Sheikh Mohammad Saleem & Huda Shafi · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

Objectives: To study the Clinico-epidemiological and Socio-demographic profile of HIV/AIDS patients diagnosed at HIV clinic of Government Medical College and associated hospitals, Srinagar.  Methods: A total of 50220 individuals visited the said clinic and were enrolled for the s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2019/v27i130091

Female Genital Mutilation and Obstetric Outcomes in the Far-North Region, Cameroon: A Case - Control Study

G. E. Halle-Ekane, N. M. N. Guidona, L. T. Mbuagbaw, A. M. Mengouo & R. E. Mbu · Archives of Current Research International · 2019

Various forms of Female Genital Mutilations (FGMs) have been performed for several years and continue to be practiced with serious consequences. Aims: The study aimed at assessing the socio-demographic profile, prevalence, types of FGM, and associated obstetric outcomes in the Fa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2019/v17i130100

Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infections among Inmates of the New-bell Central Prison, Cameroon

Thomas Kuete, Hugues Ghislain Mbwang, Catherine Menengue Nguele & Albert Same Ekobo · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2019

Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) remain a public health issue in developing countries where overcrowded settlements and poor sanitation are general rule. Due to paucity of IPIs data in known overcrowded Cameroonian prisons, this cross-sectional study conducted in 2015 in th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2019/v35i230120

Prevalence and Antibiotic Resistance Profile of Pseudomonas aeruginosa from Hospital Sinks in South Western Nigeria

Olayinka Oluyemi Oluranti, Chiamaka Ifeoma Ubanagu, Olukunle Oluwapamilerin Oluwasemowo, Omowunmi Temidayo Akinola, Yewande Tolulope Nejo & Babatunde Olanrewaju Motayo · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2019

Background: Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) has been identified as a major pathogen in man, causing both opportunistic and nosocomial infections. Pseudomonas is a ubiquitous organism often isolated from various surfaces, which have the ability to form biofilms, making it a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2019/v29i230067

Prevalence and Intensity of Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infestation of Goats in Belo Sub Division, Boyo Division, North West Region of Cameroon

Toah Emmanuel Tana, Vincent Khan Payne, Yamssi Cedric, Noumedem Anangmo Christelle Nadia, Etung Kollins, Leonelle Megwi & Mpoame Mbida · Asian Journal of Research in Animal and Veterinary Sciences · 2019

Aims: The study aims to investigate the prevalence and intensity of gastrointestinal (GI) parasitic infections in goats. Study Design: A study was conducted in Belo Sub Division from July 2016 to October 2016. A total of 499 faecal samples were randomly collected directly from th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJRAVS/2018/46838

Prevalence and Correlates of Postpartum Depression in Osogbo, Nigeria

Abiodun Adejoke Deborah, Abiodun Afolabi Benjamin & Akinsulore Adesanmi · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2019

Background: Postpartum depression is the most prevalent postpartum mental health problem. It is associated with subsequent low adherence to child healthcare. In severe depression, especially in the presence of psychotic symptoms, there is a substantial risk of suicide and of infa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2018/v12i330097

Prevalence, Pattern and Correlates of Intimate Partner Violence among Postpartum Women in Osogbo, Nigeria

Adejoke Deborah Abiodun, Afolabi Benjamin Abiodun & Olanrewaju Ibigbami · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2019

Aim: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a public health issue in both developed and developing countries. It is one of the most common forms of violence against women. It affects all ethnic groups and it is not impeded by cultural, socio-economic or religious barriers. IPV in pos...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2019/v14i330100

Multidrug Resistant Salmonella Isolated from Street Foods in Chittagong, Bangladesh

Mohammad Mahmudul Hassan, Shajeda Begum, Abdullah Al Faruq, Mahabub Alam, Tareq Mahmud & Ariful Islam · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

Aim: The oodles raising of zoonotic multi-drug resistance (MDR) Salmonella spp. during the last decade, especially in developing countries by repeated challenges resulting from increased and indiscriminate use of antimicrobials in food animals, fish and crop production, and human...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2018/v26i630083

Parent-Child Communication and the Prevalence of Sexual Molestation among Adolescnts

F. Lanre-Babalola & O. A. Oke · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2019

Sexual molestation is a complex life experience, not a disorder or diagnosis. The diversity of behaviours included in sexual abuse, along with differences in the age and gender of the child victim, the nature of the relationship between the child and the perpetrator or molesters...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jesbs/2019/v29i130099

Visceral Leishmaniasis Infection in Patients from Gboko Health Division, Benue State, Nigeria

J. B. Orpin, I. Mzungu & H. Usman-Sani · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2019

A Study was carried out to investigate the Prevalence of Visceral leishmaniasis infection in Gboko Health Division, Benue State. Parasitological screening was carried out in Two hundred (200) patients comprising 74 males and 126 females sampled at random. Leucoconcentration metho...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2019/v20i130071

Prevalence of Geohelminth Parasites of Horses in Dutsinma Metropolis, Katsina State Nigeria

J. B. Orpin, I. Mzungu & M. S. Hussaini · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2019

This study was carried out to investigate the prevalence of geohelminth parasites of horses in Dutsinma metropolis between May to August, 2016. Fresh fecal sample were obtained from the rectum of 48 randomly selected horses. A floatation technique was used for the lab work experi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2018/v20i230072

Prevalence, Pattern and Correlates of Intimate Partner Violence among Married Men as Victims in Osogbo, Nigeria

Abiodun Adejoke Deborah, Sunday O. Olarewaju, Abiodun Afolabi Benjamin & Adegbite Temilade Adunoye · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2019

Aim: The burden of intimate partner violence in men as victims is under explored in Nigeria and in the catchment area of the present study. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence pattern and correlates of intimate partner violence among married men as victims in Os...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jesbs/2019/v29i130096

Epidemiological Survey on Gastrointestinal Parasitic Zoonosis in Cattle of Sirajganj District, Bangladesh

Md. Hazzaz Bin Kabir, K. B. M. Saiful Islam, Kamrul Islam, Mahfuzul Islam, Shah JungyIbna Karim, S. M. Abdullah & Mohammad Showkat Mahmud · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2019

This study was conducted to evaluate the zoonotic gastrointestinal parasitic infections in cattle at Sirajganj district of Bangladesh during the period from February, 2016 to November, 2016 by coproscopy examination. A total of 150 fecal samples of cattle were collected from the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2019/v2i230066

Prevalence and Distribution of Hookworm Infection among Pupils of University of Calabar Staff School, Calabar, Nigeria

Bassey E. Agbo, Anuli V. Ogar, Doreen M. M. Nyong & Clement I. Mboto · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2019

For decades, hookworm infections have been known to be a major problem of public health, affecting mostly children and causing significant impact on their health. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence rates between age and sex of school children affected using U...

Open access Research Article

Carcass Salmonella and Its Drug Resistance

Gizachew Muluneh Amera & Amit Kumar Singh · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2019

Salmonella are the major pathogenic bacteria in humans as well as in animals. Salmonella species are leading causes of acute gastroenteritis in several countries and salmonellosis remains an important public health problem worldwide, particularly in the developing countries. Isol...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2019/v2i130064