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Unilateral Foot Drop by Bilateral Ganglion Cysts: An Imaging Approach to Diagnosis

Aakanksha Agarwal, Abhishek Chandra, Naresh Mangalhara, Rajendra Prasad Assat & Ramesh Chandra Meena · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2019

Ganglion cysts are pseudocysts with no epithelial lining of their own. These are non- neoplastic lesions filled with gelatinous material and originate from tendon sheath, ligament, bursa, joint capsule or subchondral bone. Rarely, they may present in an intramuscular location, aw...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2019/v14i330101

Government Health Insurance Schemes for Differently Abled – A Swot Analysis

Lakshmi Krishnan & P. D. Madankumar · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2019

Background: Health schemes and policies are not a post independence phenomena, they have been in our Indian histories since 1946. Despite advancements in health care systems, India still faces the problem of health inequality seen commonly among the underserved population. One su...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2019/v14i230098

Direct Financial Cost of Diabetes Mellitus among Adult Sudanese Patients in Khartoum State 2016-2017

Mahmoud Elnil, Zeinab Swaraldahab & Sulaf Ibrahim Abdelaziz · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2019

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease with devastating short and long-term complications that affect productivity. The corner stone for diabetes care is tight glycemic control with regular follow up. To achieve this care, medications and other health care services mu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2019/v14i230097

Help Seeking Pattern among Postpartum Women Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence in Osogbo, Nigeria

Abiodun Adejoke Deborah, Abiodun Afolabi Benjamin & Eegunranti Adekunle Benjamin · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2019

Aim: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a public health issue in both developed and developing countries. A view of IPV as a personal problem, often reinforced by community and perpetrator denial as well as fear of retaliation and social ostracisation, deter many women from confi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2019/v14i230096

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Practices in Rural Area of Goa: A Cross-sectional Study

Nilam Gaude & Archana Dessai · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2019

Introduction: Access to water, sanitation and hygiene is a major challenge in developing nations and more among rural population. In India, Swachh Bharat Mission was launched with the objective to provide sanitation facilities and eliminate open defecation. Objective: To assess t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2019/v14i230095

Occupational Safety and Health Hazards in the Informal Non-food Manufacturing Sector in Kampala City, Uganda

Stephen Aurice Wekoye, Wilkister Nyaora Moturi & Stanley Maingi Makindi · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2019

The informal non-food manufacturing sector is an engine of growth and development in both developed and developing countries. This particular sector is unregulated and unregistered in official government statistics. It is a heterogeneous sector found in open places, road reserves...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2019/v14i230094

Knowledge, Attitude and Utilization of HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis among Health Care Workers at HIV Treatment Centers in Port-Harcourt Metropolis

Henry Chika Onuoha & Maduka Omosivie · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2019

Background: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is one of the world's top causes of death. New HIV infections emerge every day, leading HIV patients to seek care at health facilities and prompting health care professionals to undertake risky invasive procedures. And notwithstandin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2019/v14i130093

Assessment of Knowledge and Practice about Mosquito Born Disease among Rural Population of Kancheepuram District, Tamilnadu

V. Pragadeesh Raja, G. Ravivarman, E. Venmathi & M. Salomi · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2019

Background: Mosquito are one of the well known causing many diseases like Malaria, Dengue, Chikungunya, Lymphatic Filariasis, Japanese Encephalitis. They are more prevalent in rural area due to various social factors and lack of knowledge. The objective of this study was to asses...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2019/v14i130092

Gender Differences in the Effect of Diabetes Mellitus in Serum Lipid of Diabetics Attending Plateau State Specialist Hospital

Luka Carrol Domkat, Agi Peace Josephine, Egwuindu Josephine Chika, Istifanus Gurumtet & Comfort Japhet Philip · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2019

Background: Diabetes is an increasing health concern globally with several complications (including coronary heart disease) and diverse contributing factors. Diabetes has been proven to affect both male and females nevertheless, the attendant dyslipidemia is suspected to be commo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2019/45360

Prevalence of Falls and Associated Factors among Construction Workers in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

F. A. Ngwu, I. D. Alabere & K. E. Douglas · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2019

Background: Falls at construction sites are common occurrences with some resulting in fatalities. This study was to determine the prevalence and pattern of falls at construction sites in Port Harcourt Metropolis, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional st...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2019/46662

Prevalence of Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency among the Ogoni and Etche Ethnic Groups in Rivers State, Nigeria

Eze, Evelyn Mgbeoma, Christian, Serekara Gideon & Okere, Thankgod Onuabuchi · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2019

Aims: This study was aimed at determining the prevalence of Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD) among Ogoni and Etche ethnic groups in Rivers State, Nigeria, Study Design:  A total of 200 randomly selected subjects comprising of 100 Ogonis (49 males and 51 females...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2019/46616

A Pilot Correlative Study of Anthropometric Indices with Lipid Parameters in Normal Weight, Overweight and Obese Participants in Port Harcourt Metropolis

Elekima, Ibioku & Ugwu, Chioma Jossy · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2019

Aim: The study was aimed at correlative and comparative assessment of anthropometric indices and lipid parameters in normal weight, overweight and obese individuals as a means of evaluating their cardiovascular risks. Study Design: A pilot study was carried out in Port Harcourt M...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2018/46269

Occupational Noise Exposure and Hearing Impairment among Employees of Nightclubs in Port Harcourt Metropolis

Chikezie Charles Chikezie & Ibidabo David Alabere · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2019

Background: Hearing loss due to noise exposure in occupational settings is a significant health problem with economic consequences. Studies have implicated entertainment noise in contributing to the burden of hearing loss. This study was undertaken to determine the level of occup...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2018/45955

Comparative Assessment of Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian Diets with Physical Fitness on Body Composition and Lipid Profiles among Students at School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University

Tariku Sisay Eshete, Wondyefraw Mekonen & Hana Derseh · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2019

Background: Overweight and obesity are significant health problems all over the world in all ages. Objective: To compare the effect of vegetarian and non-vegetarian diets with physical fitness on body composition and lipid profiles of students at Addis Ababa University, College o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2018/45246

Prevalence of Water-pipe Smoking among Arab Students in Malaysia - and Its Associated Factors

Ali Anbeeh A. I. & Meer Ahmad A. M. · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2019

Background: The prevalence of water-pipe smoking has been rapidly increasing among youths throughout the world. According to WHO, more than 100 million people use water-pipe regularly. Objective: The purpose of this Study is to estimate the prevalence of water-pipe smoking among...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2018/45602