African Health Sciences

African Health Sciences is an open access, free online, internationally refereed journal publishing original articles on research, clinical practice, public health, policy, planning, implementation and evaluation, in the health and related sciences relevant to Africa and the tropics. African Health Sciences acknowledges support provided by the African Health Journals Partnership Project that is funded by the US National Institutes of Health (through the National Library of Medicine and the Fogarty International Center) and facilitated by the Council of Science Editors.

Indexed on MEDLINE/PUBMED; PUBMED CENTRAL; African Index Medicus; HINARI; Bioline; AJOL; Science Citation Index - Clarivate (Thompson Reuters) Impact factor (2021): 1.108. CiteScore (2018): 0.99.

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African Health Sciences encourages authors to now submit their papers online to the following website: http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/mums-ahs

Published: 2025-01-11

Editor’s choice: Infections, sexual reproductive health and non-communicable diseases

James K Tumwine

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Genomic variations in Mycobacterium tuberculosis from the lungs and blood of HIV-infected individuals in Uganda: insights into compartmentalization

Hellen Nakabuye, Dickson Aruhomukama, Ronald Galiwango, David P Kateete

1-8

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Oncogenic human papillomavirus infection (HPV 16/18) and associated factors among women in East Gojjam Zone, NorthWest Ethiopia 2021

Mamaru Getinet

9-19.

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Recent updates on molecular epidemiology of hepatitis C virus in Gujranwala, Pakistan

Bacha Syed Yousuf Shah, Khan Muhammad Umer, Zulfiqar Aymn, Zahid Tazeen, Ghani Muhammad Usman, Amin Iram, Shahid Muhammad, Munir Rakhtasha, Younas Saima, Vajeeha Ayesha

20-28

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Sero-prevalence of Hepatitis B and C at a Primary Health Care Facility in Ghana

Madison Adanusa, George Adjei, Sebastian Eliason, Samuel Amoah, Benson Cecil, Ignatius Sirikyi, Faustina Pappoe, Anasthasia Ofori, Frederick Adjei, Bernice Appau, Benjamin Nyane, Arthur Rudolf, Hagan Oheneba

29-37

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Effect analysis of entecavir on serum hyaluronic acid, laminin and IV collagen in the treatment of hepatitis B E-antigen-positive chronic hepatitis B

Jiancheng Qian, Xiaoyong Sun, Yue Cheng

38-42

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Diagnostic task shifting for NTDs: outcome of a preliminary quasi-experimental study for microfilaria detection using a novel diagnostic device in Nigeria

Adeola Onasanya, Temitope Agbana, Opeyemi Oladunni, Jo Van Engelen, Oladimeji Oladepo, Jan Carel Diehl

43-50

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Epidemiology and future risk estimates of cutaneous leishmaniasis in district Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan: analysis of data from 2019-2022

Aqsa Mansoor, Kiran Afshan, Ghulam Narjis, Sabika Firasat

51-64

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The burden of schistosomiasis among school-aged children in Ogoja, Nigeria: current level of infection years after mass drug administration with Praziquantel

Edema E Imalele, Ekanem I Braide, Ubleni E Emanghe, Chinyere Osondu-Anyanwu

65-76

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Risk factors for invasive mold infection after COVID-19: case-control study

Esma Eryilmaz-Eren, Hafize Sav, Zuhal Ozer-Simsek, İbrahim Ozcan, Aysin Kilinc-Toker, Azade Kanat, Ali Cetinkaya, Recep Civan Yuksel, Kaniye Aydin, Seda Guzeldag, Ilhami Celik

77-84

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The effectiveness of COVID-19 Heterologous Vaccination: the experience from a Regional Hospital in Cameroon

Princewill Kum Unji, Alex Mambap Tatang, Samuel Angwafor, Loveline Lum Niba, Adji Minette Jaqueline Porro, Denis Nsame Nforniwe, Andreas Chiabi

85-90

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Surgical site infections following abdominal surgery: incidence, risk factors and outcomes

Olufemi O Ojewuyi, Abiodun R Ojewuyi, Adeniyi O Fasanu, Opeyemi Q Asafa, Oluwaseun A Taiwo, Emmanuel O Folami

91-98

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Evaluation of the effect of a novel nursing intervention in the treatment of vacuum sealing drainage in patients with chronic orthopedic wounds

Lan Chen, Dong Li, Xiaodong Lei, Bixia Zhou, Lili Chen

99-105

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A case of toxoplasmic encephalitis in a patient on cancer chemotherapy in Uganda

Yekosani Mitala, Raymond Atwine, Abraham Birungi, Ambaru Jacinta, Kuraishi Baluku, Semei Sekitene, Edwin Nuwagira

106-110

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Modified first-level reconstruction and reinforcement during laparoscopic total hysterectomy for prevention of post-operative pelvic organ prolapse: a randomized clinical trial

Xiangru Chen, Hongbo Gao

111-119

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Role of HE4 in evaluation of adnexal masses and its comparison with CA125, ROMA and RMI in premenopausal women

Mini Sharma, Neeraj Kumar, Subhas Saha, Vanita Suri, GR Prasad, Radhika Srinivasan, Arnab Pal

120-128

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Pattern and determinants of endometrial thickness among asymptomatic postmenopausal women in an African population

Tola Y Bakare, Adegboyega A Fawole, Kikelomo T Adesina, Hadijat O Raji, Bola B Olafimihan, Abiodun S Adeniran

129-136

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Fertility outcome of intravaginal insemination in women with unconsummated marriages

Rubina Izhar, Samia Husain, Zubaida Masood

137-142

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Ethical, medico-legal and financial aspects of the legalization of surrogate maternity in Bulgaria

A Mihaylova, D Bakova, D Davcheva, A Yaneva , D Shopova, S Harizanova , N Parahuleva , M Semerdzhieva

143-148

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Sexual behaviour and condom use of older adults living with HIV/AIDS in a treatment centre at Osogbo, south-west Nigeria

Samuel Anu Olowookere, David Ayobami Adewole, Omowonuola Olubukola Sonibare, Amos Akindele Ajayi, Ebenezer Gbenga Adepoju, Olumayowa Abimbola Oninla, Olubukunola Omobuwa, Emmanuel Oladayo Folami

149-155

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Prevalence and pattern of renal complications of uterine fibroids in a Teaching Hospital in Nigeria

Mumuni Amisu, Joy Chionuma, Ayoola Odeyemi, Odewale Odetayo

156-162

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Preventive measures of obstetric Fistula: knowledge and practice among service providers in two Nigerian Health Institutions

Chikaodili Ndidiamaka Ihudiebube-Splendor, Nonyelum Nnenna Jisieike-Onuigbo, Paulina Chigwara Chikeme, Onyinyechi Lilian Utazi, Anulika Jennifer Nnamani

163-173

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Influence of mobile phone calls on the compliance of the recommended four antenatal care visits in Kisii County, Kenya: a cluster randomized control trial

Zillah M Malachi, Lucy W Kivuti-Bitok, Anna K Karani (Deceased), Joyce J Cheptum

174-181

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Knowledge, attitude and use of herbal medicine among pregnant women attending antenatal care in nsukka, Nigeria

Obinna Felix Dim, Chigozie Gloria Anene-Okeke, Chinwe Victoria Ukwe

182-191

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Detection of diversity of fetal heart function in pregnancy-induced hypertension patients by ultrasonography in Aljouf Region, Saudi Arabia

Md Sayed Ali Sheikh, A Alduraywish, Muhannad Faleh Alanazi, Ahmed Baker A Alshaikh, Umme Salma

192-197

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Prevalence and factors associated with second trimester pregnancy loss among women admitted at a National Referral Hospital in Uganda: a cross-sectional study

Charles Irumba, Dan K Kaye, Justus K Barageine, Rodgers Ampwera, Hope Atwiine

198-205

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Caesarean sections among East African refugees and their host population: a 20-year retrospective study in western Tanzania

Sarah Rapaport, Hilary Ngude, Chi Chiung Grace Chen, Mohamed Abbas, Amber Lekey, Peter J Winch, Joseph V Sakran, Kent A Stevens, Zachary Obinna Enumah

206-213

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The Luganda Edinburgh Postnatal depression scale: cross-cultural adaptation and validation for prenatal screening of depression in a Ugandan sample

David Christopher Mukasa, Sam Ononge, Imelda Namagembe, Josaphat Byamugisha, Musa Sekikubo, Mark Muyingo, Noeline Nakasujja

214-223

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The predictive prognostic value of serum CEA, CA153, HE4 combined with a variety of immune inflammatory indicators in breast cancer

Ping Zou, Ke Li, Yiting Qian, Tingting Wu, Yue Qian

224-232

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Adenocarcinoma of the appendix with metastasis to the spine

Emmanuel Olusola Oladeji, Peter Chinyere Osuala, Elizabeth Ayooluwa Idowu, Adefemi Oladiran Afolabi

233-239

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In-vitro scientific validation of anti-inflammatory activity of Punica granatum L. on Leukemia monocytic cell line

Sharmistha Dutta, Khushbu Nishad, Talambedu Usha, Nijalingappa Ramesh, Sushil Kumar Middha

240-249

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The effect of radio-frequency ablation in treating pulmonary ground glass nodule patients and its influence on pulmonary function

Chengwei Zhou, Zixuan Chen, Yuan Zhang, Xiaodong Zhao, Guofang Zhao

250-257

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A cellular schwannoma of the nasal septum: a case report

A K Al-Balasi, O M El Mustafa, A M El Hassan

258-261

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Efficacy of midnight-noon Ebb-flow hour-prescription method combined with acupuncture at Baihui Bazhen acupoints in the rehabilitation of Aphasia after ischemic stroke

Yunbo Li, Chaoqi Lu, Lin Chen

262-268

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The effect of the begining time of the rehabilitation program in stroke patients on functional ambulation and stroke related complications

Gülseren Demir Karakılıç, Esra Şahingöz Bakırcı, Ferda Büyük

269-275

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The interaction between CTGF and VEGF-A in the progression of intervertebral disc fibrosis

Wangbing Xu, Jiqin Zhong, Jianrong Jian, Faming Zhong

276-285

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Network-based pharmacology to predict the mechanism of qianghuo erhuang decoction in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

Xuemeng Chen, Qinghua Zou, Bing Zhong, Yong Wang

286-298

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Effects of general anesthesia combined with ultrasound-guided lumbosacral plexus block on hemodynamics and postoperative rehabilitation in geriatric patients with total hip arthroplasty

Yanan Cui, Qin Fan, Na Wu, Baichun Xing

299-307

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Factors influencing the development of osteoporosis in elderly patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Yanru Yang, Ying Chen, Li Zhang, Xiaofeng Yang, Jingquan Qiao

308-312

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Effects of febuxostat in different doses on uric acid, inflammatory factors of serum and knee articular cavity, endothelin-1, and oxidative stress in patients with a gout-a comparative study

Ning Tie, Lijie Bai, Hongbin Li, Dafu Man, Lei Wang, Xinlu Zhou, Yong Wang

313-324

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Research progress on the role of ginsenoside Rd in central nervous system diseases

Xiaoyu Ma, Juejin Wang

325-331

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System-level barriers account for non-compliance to physiotherapy among persons with Parkinson’s disease at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana: an explanatory mixed-method study

Mary W Agoriwo, Pascal G Adorvlo, Peter Oppong Junior, Ellen Mensa-Bonsu, Martin Ackah, Benedicta Atsivor

332-342

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Barriers to uptake of refractive error services in a rural community in Enugu, south-East, Nigeria

Nkiru Zuada Nwachukwu, Daniel Chukwu Nwachukwu, Boniface Ikenna Eze

343-350

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Meta analysis of clinical efficacy of acupoint application in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome

Qingbo Wang, Lili Zhao, Junhong Liu, Li Chen, Baoxia Zhang, Qiong Zhang, Yike Lu, Yang Gao, Xue Zheng, Zongqing He, Shuangshuang Jing

351-361

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Male adolescents’ (Aged 15-24 years) smoking habit and its determinant: analysis of Indonesia demographic and health survey data, 2017

Diana Rohmandani Putri, Erni Astutik, Putri Bungsu Machmud, Tika Dwi Tama

362-372

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Occupational exposure to pesticides and health symptoms among farmers in Palestine

Iyad Ali

373-382

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Nursing for conical telescopic crown prosthodontics in treating periodontitis accompanied by dentition defects

Lina Hu, Miao Liang, Feng Zhu, Rongrong Nie

383-388

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The practice and effect of multi-disciplinary cooperative mobile devices in improving the satisfaction of inpatients on drug education

Shuangai Zhu, Chen Huang, Xiaoyun Hu, Yulan Xu, Lili Cheng, Hongying Pan

389-394

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Alleviation of nephropathy during aging as complications of diabetic by natural products

Rami M Mosaoa, Taha A Kumosani, Soonham S Yaghmoor, Said S Moselhy

395-399

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The effectiveness of a breastfeeding educational program on knowledge of antenatal women: A quasi-experimental study

Juliana Linnette D’Sa, Rasmia Alsomali, Ruqayyah Alhurubi, Rasha Assiri, Hanan Alobeid, Esraa Dandormah, Sahar Zamzam

400-407

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Malnutrition and associated factors among children of adolescent mothers attending a tertiary hospital in Uganda

Geraldine Basanyukira, Violet Okaba, Elizabeth Kiboneka, Sarah Kiguli

408-419

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Predictors of stunting among children aged 6-59 months in Kitui County, Kenya

Morris K Chui, Justus O Osero, Judy W Mugo

420-430

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Practices of lactating mothers regarding exclusive breastfeeding in Outapi district, Omusati region: a qualitative study

Veremunde Nikanor, Emma Maano Nghitanwa, Monika Nakweenda

431-437

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Prevalence of hearing loss among primary school children in Ethiopia

Robbert Ensink, Amber Morgan, Alden Smith, Margaretha Casselbrant, Nyasha Makaruse, Glenn Isaacson

438-448

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