Ali Kudamba, Abdul Walusansa, Jamil E. Ssenku, Shaban A. Okurut, Habib Namagembe, Sumayah Nakitende, Duncan Wanda, Jabin Wasangayi, Muhamad Shaban Mubajje & Hussein M. Kafero·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2021
Introduction: COVID-19 is one of the huge health burdens on the earth in the recent times. Massive campaigns on the adherence to standard operation procedures (SOPs) have been emphasized by the Government of Uganda and even the county has been put in two lockdowns to curtail the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i1230420
Background: The COVID-19 vaccination movement in Indonesia until mid-2021 has still not reached the expected number, which is less than 20% of the Indonesian population who receive the first dose of vaccine. Meanwhile, the government's target for accelerating herd immunity is to...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i1130392
Background: People stayed home and got isolated during the pandemic time (COVID-19). The pandemic passed more than a year, and it is still ongoing. There is not enough information about the psychological and social issues of the COVID-19 on the South Asian senior immigrants livin...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i1030389
Andrew Ifeanyichukwu Obi, Janet Ogbonna, Major Usman Ogaba, Ekaete Tobin, Pius Ikenna Ononigwe, Faith Ireye, Alphonsus Rukevwe Isara & Regina Uwaoma Obi·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2021
Background: Vaccination is a cost-effective public health intervention to prevent and or contain the spread of communicable diseases such as COVID-19. The level of uptake of vaccines across selected population such as security personnel is strategic towards attaining herd immunit...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i1030386
Ruth Nimota Nukpezah, Issaka Basit, Ayuba Osman, Gifty Mary Wuffele, Baba Freeman Aziza, Obed Duah Kwaku Asumadu, Wisdom Peprah, Salifu Yula & Richard Opoku Asare·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2021
Background: Hand hygiene is recognized as the leading measure to prevent cross-transmission of COVID-19. The compliance of nurses with handwashing guidelines is vital in preventing COVID-19 disease transmission among patients. Globally, few studies have explored this subject, esp...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i1030380
Ali Kudamba, Abdul Walusansa, Jamil E. Ssenku, Shaban A. Okurut, Habib Namagembe, Sumayah Nakitende, Muhamad Shaban Mubajje & Hussein Mukasa Kafero·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2021
Introduction: Coronavirus disease is one of leading causes of deaths in recent times that has surpassed cardiovascular and other respiratory diseases. The World Health Organization (WHO) setup Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that have been adopted by the different government...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i930364
Since the SARS-CoV-2 epidemic started, it became clear that the impact of the infection incidence and fatality rate were nearly related to the population structure. The outbreak of COVID-19 have severe impacts on the population, lead to different affection in women and men. epide...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i830357
Introduction: Clean surroundings present lesser chances of catching Novel Coronavirus. Ultraviolet A (UVA, black light) flashlights can reveal things which the eye may miss but hardly anything is documented on the internet about UV and Covid-19 Pandemic when it comes to hygiene o...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i630339
Background: With increasing morbidity and mortality rates throughout the world, COVID-19 has caused a universal psychological impact on the lives of people. Aims: To examine psychological wellbeing of frontline healthcare professionals and compare mental health among doctors, par...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i530324
Introduction: International students’ safety and security matters as they are migrants and foreigners belonging to a special minority group of people that need to be protected each and every time based on diplomatic ties on international endeavors. This study examines the effects...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i430323
Okia David, Iramiot Jacob Stanley, Kagoya Kawala Enid, Nekaka Rebecca, Karungi Veronica, Musoki Drake, Oteko Alfred, Nakisuyi Janet & Aisu Emmanuel·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2021
Aim: This study aimed to assess Infectious Waste Management in face of COVID-19, among Health care workers in Rural Health Facilities in Amuria district, Eastern Uganda. Little evidence exists of the challenges that occur while implementing Infectious waste management in the face...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i330310
A. D’Alessio, M. Cottini, C. Lombardi, M. Uccelli, F. Bracchi, G. Cesana, D. Di Mauro, A. Fargnoli, C. Giussani, F. Martini, M. Motta, S. Olmi, N. Sertori, M. Taverna & P. Del Poggio·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2021
Background: Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) has been used against SARS-CoV-2, but large non randomized studies failed to show any clinical benefit. However, in these studies the drug was started in the hospital setting, a significant time after the onset of symptoms. Aim of the Study: t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i230301
All the countries in the world are struggling to improve their healthcare systems regardless of being rich or poor. Talking about Cuba, it represents an example of well-developed healthcare system and policies which is comparable to developed countries of the world. The success o...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i130298
Aim: The main purpose of this paper is to look at the Indian healthcare system during the COVID-19 pandemic and how COVID-19 acts as barrier and also presents some opportunities towards the road of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Background: COVID-19 has exposed the vulnerabilit...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i130291
Background and Aims: In Bangladesh, a significant number of individuals experienced a faux coronavirus test, especially at the profit oriented private hospitals or clinics during the COVID-19 emergency. Therefore, the prime purpose of the study was to investigate the impact of he...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2020/v18i1230290