Introduction: Malnutrition refers to deficiencies, excesses, or imbalances in a person’s intake of energy and/or nutrients and HIV which infects CD4 cells causes immune suppression which can further be worsened by poor nutrition. More than 37.7 million people are living with HIV...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i61540
Aim: To estimate the sample size for the prevalence of pre-clinical left ventricular diastolic dysfunction using two American college of echocardiography guidelines in a semi-urban Nigerian population. Study Design: Cross sectional, population based. Place and Duration of Study:...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2024/v36i55422
Background: The covid -19 pandemic had major disruptions on the health systems of several states in Nigeria. While PPEs have been shown to provide effective barrier against the spread of diseases among care providers, the concern raised by their widespread lack in health faciliti...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i51008
Michael Chinweuba Abonyi, Theophilus Ejiofor Ugwu, Chidiebele Malachy Ezeude, Valentine Chidiebere Ugwueze, Ngozi Ijeoma Okoro, Christian Chukwuemeka Eze, Uzoma Chukwunonso Okechukwu, Fintan Chinweike Ekochin, Gesiye Esimamidida Bozimo, Kariba Akhidue, Chidinma Brenda Nwatu & Ekenechukwu Esther Young·Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice·2024
Objective: To study the prevalence and determinants of the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in patients with hypertension (HTN). Methods: Two hundred and fifty patients visiting the medical outpatient Clinic at Enugu State University Teaching Hospital in Southe...
Background: Unintentional injuries occurring in or within the vicinity of the home resulting in temporary or permanent health impairment are largely preventable. However, they are contributors to childhood morbidity and could lead to mortality in severe cases. Objectives: This st...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i4335
Aims: The study was aimed at investigating the prevalence, intensity and risk factors associated with urogenital schistosomiasis transmission among primary school children. Study Design: This study is a cross-sectional, school-based, descriptive study. Place and Duration of Study...
Oche Mansur Oche, Zainab Abdullahi Kontagora, Zainab Ahunna Ezenwoko, Abdulaziz Muhammad Danmadami, Zainab Umaru, Isah Hudu Garba & Adenrele Temitope Elijah·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2024
Introduction: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is an aberrant behavior that occurs within an intimate relationship resulting in physical, sexual, and psychological harm to a partner. It transcends all strata of the society including socio-cultural groups, families and the communit...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2024/v36i45406
Place and Duration of the Study: The study was conducted in Wukari, Donga, Ibi, and Takum Local Government Areas in Southern Taraba State, North-East Nigeria. These areas were chosen due to their high population of farmers and traders, making them suitable locations for investiga...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i3333
Tungiasis, commonly known as jiggers’ infestation, poses significant health challenges within the vulnerable rural population in Kenya. This parasitic skin disease is caused by the female sand flea Tunga penetrans and primarily affects individuals living in impoverished and overc...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i41527
Aims: This paper presents a comprehensive investigation into the tick fauna of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, conducted across two districts. The study aimed to assess the diversity, relative abundance, and distribution of collected specimens to understand their patterns within th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2024/v7i1142
E. O. Ezirim, D. O. Anele, U. P. Okite, I. O. Abali, E. M. Akwuruoha, C. O. Onyemereze, O. R. Omole & A. I. Airaodion·Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth·2024
Background: This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the awareness, prevalence, severity, and contributing factors to anaemia among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics at a Teaching Hospital in Southern Nigeria. Research Methodology: The study included 420 pregnant women...
A retrospective study was conducted at Central Veterinary Hospital (CVH), Dhaka to estimate the prevalence of clinical conditions in pet animals and birds from 15 March to 21 August 2021. A total of 450 clinical cases, 90 (20%) dogs, 204 (45.33%) cats, goats 78 (17.33%), rabbits...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2024/v7i1279
Background: Co-morbidity of infections and non-infectious diseases is increasing in developing societies with little effort in identifying these trends. The study aimed to estimate the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, malaria infections, and high ser...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i21515
Uangbaoje A. Cyril, Okhuoya U. Elizabeth, Okoduwa Darlington, Ajakaiye David, Abebe E. Stephen, Salami B. Goodluck, Osejele I. Meshach, Oiku A. Jeremy & Akhaine J. Precious·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2024
Background: Malaria is one of the most important public health and life-threatening parasitic infections caused by the protozoan parasite- Plasmodium. The WHO Global technical strategy for malaria 2016–2030, updated in 2021, provides a technical framework for all malaria-endemic...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2024/v36i15354
Camel mange is an extremely pruritic and contagious disease of camel caused by a small parasite Sarcoptes scabiei var cameli, It mostly affects the head, neck, flanks, inner side of the thighs and inguinal region of the animal. It is transmitted by direct or indirect contact, is...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i11513