Worldwide Corona virus outbreak has cause panic and enormous health and economic effects due to inadequate or lack of appropriate information about COVID -19. Aims: The aim of the study was to determine the Level of knowledge and Preparedness to Corona Virus (COVID –19) Pandemic...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2020/v18i1030262
Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the 5th most frequent cause of cancer-related deaths in Nigeria. As with other cancers, CRC risk is multifactorial, including issues such as poor diet, obesity, alcohol abuse, physical inactivity, age above 50 years, history of adenomatous p...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2020/v18i1030260
Aim: The study aimed to determine the awareness of causes and health risks associated with high blood cholesterol (HBC) among men in Awka-Etiti, Nigeria. Study Design: A descriptive survey research design was used. Place and Duration: Awka-Etiti, Anambra State, Nigeria in 2019. M...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2020/v18i1030261
Background: End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is an important cause of global morbidity and mortality affecting both sexes. Both genders may present with different symptoms and signs, respond differently to therapy and may exhibit different degrees of tolerance towards their disease...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2020/v18i1030259
Background: Progesterone only injectable contraceptives (POICs) are long acting reversible method of contraception used worldwide. Menstrual abnormalities are recognized side effects that can lead to discontinuation of these highly effective and safe contraceptives. Objectives: T...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2020/v18i1030258
Introduction: Radiological examinations are commonly requested for patients to aid clinical diagnosis. However, many doctors do not realize how much radiation dosage their patients are exposed to during radiological aim. The main objective of this study was to assess the level of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2020/v18i1030257
Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) continues to rank high in contributing to the global disability adjusted life years with 10 million new cases yearly worldwide. Having effective control of TB particularly in endemic communities should be predicated on understanding factors that dr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2020/v18i1030256
Ugonma, Winnie Dozie, Nnenna, Vivian Okonkwo, Okwuchi, Blessed Nworuh, Somtochukwu, Mercy Orji, Chidozie Joakin Nwaokoro & Ikechukwu, Nosike Simplicius Dozie·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2020
Background: Hypertension is among the important causes of non-communicable disease burden worldwide. It has raised public health concerns in both developed and developing nations. It mostly occurs in patients with diabetes and the prevalence depends on duration, type and age of t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2020/v18i1030253
Oluwaseun T. Esan, Ridwan O. Opeloye, Taiwo W. Oyeniyi, Ayodele O. Joseph, Ifeoluwa B. Oluwalana, Samuel B. Babalola & Iyanuoluwa O. Adeniji·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2020
Aims: Rural dwellers are forced into a vicious circle of lack of financial risk protection to accessing non-optimal care and more poverty from its complications because out-of-pocket payment is their mainstay health care financing option. A sustainable and effective Community-bas...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2020/v18i1030255
Backgrounds: Hemodialysis (HD) represents the main modality of RRT in Egypt and it constitutes a burden on the health care budget. In Alexandria province of Egypt, HD service is provided through fifty-seven HD units, which are categorized into twenty-one nonprofit units and thirt...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2020/v18i1030252
Background and Objectives: Indonesia has launched the Wifi TB application that serves as a monitoring and control tuberculosis (TB) cases since September 2018. This research aims to identify characteristics, perceptions, and technicalities on the willingness to use the Wifi TB ap...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2020/v18i1030251
Dyslipidemia is a risk factor in many health complications, among them is hypertension. Case: This report presents a case of a poorly controlled dyslipidemia that could not be managed by medications. A surprisingly and an unexpected factor interfered; the triglyceride-lowering me...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2020/v18i1030250
Aim: Staying healthy is a function of many factors among which housing condition of man is prime. Both intrinsic and extrinsic attributes of housing can impact on human health. This study examined the health implications of housing conditions on the residents of Calabar South Loc...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2020/v18i1030249
Background: The most important risk factor to developing UTI is the presence of an indwelling urethral catheter. Eighty percent of nosocomial UTI was reported to be caused by urethral catheterization. UTIs in health care institutions and in those with frequent antibiotic exposure...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2020/v18i1030248
Abir Farouk Megahed, Ghada El Kannishy, Hassan El Azawy, Hanan Farouk Megahed, Ehab Hussein Hashish & Nagy Sayed- Ahmed·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2020
Background and Aims: Women in the childbearing period on hemodialysis (HD) have decreased fertility when compared with the general population. However, pregnancy in this patients’ population is still possible. The aim of the current study was to assess the conception rate in Egyp...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2020/v18i1030247