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.

Other websites related to this journal include: http://www.bioline.org.br/hs

And: https://africanhealthsciences.org/

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

Published: 2025-05-09

Editor’s choice: AHS reaches leaps and bounds

James K Tumwine

i-iv.

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Antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of pathogens isolated from surgical wound infections in tertiary care hospitals of Pakistan

Rashid Iqbal, Palwasha Ahmad, Zumaira Tahir

1-11.

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Patterns of bacterial pathogens and their antimicrobial susceptibility from blood culture specimens in Wad Medani, Sudan: a four-year laboratory-based, cross-sectional study

Yousif B Hamadalneel, Hifa O Ahmed, Marwa F Alamin

12-26.

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Surgical site infections following emergency abdominal surgery: a prospective cohort study

Mert Adali

27-38.

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Abscess of the ligamentum teres hepatis and Arantius’ ligament: a case report

Xiaopeng Suo, Jianfei Chen, Shuying Wang, Keming Zhang

39-44.

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Possible link between Toxoplasma gondii and neurodegenerative diseases

Rugıyya Samadzade, Salih Maçin, Ahmed Moustapha Nsangou, Haluk Gumus, Neriman Akdam, Figen Guney, Sevil Kurban, Serefnur Ozturk, Duygu Findik

45-59.

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Seroprevalence and associated risk factors of Toxoplasma gondii among pregnant women in Ain Defla, northwest Algeria

Asma Dahmani, Asma Aiza, Safia Zenia

60-73.

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Investigation of Blastocystis spp. in patients with inflammatory bowel disease by direct microscopy and molecular methods

Şentürkoğlu Feride, Samadzade Rugıyya, Korkmaz Hüseyin, Maçin Salih

74-83.

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Associated factors of Nigerian Nurses' Emotion regulation, perceived stress, and coping mechanism during COVID-19 Pandamic: a cross-sectional study

Blessing Agbonselohbor, Aziz Aslanoğlu, Nurcan Bilgiç, Anas Alsharawneh, Rami A Elshatarat, Zyad T Saleh, Wesam T Almagharbeh, Hekmat Yousef Al-Akash, Dena E Sobeh, Mudathir M Eltayeb

84-110.

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Differentiated service delivery strategies to optimize modern contraceptive uptake among adolescents with HIV in Northern Uganda

Harriet Ajilong, Felix Bongomin, Pebalo F Pebolo, James H Obol James H Obol

111-125.

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Kidney Disease in HIV Infected Children on HAART in Nigeria

Marcia M Ihekaike, Maryam Shehu, Ikechukwu O Mbah, Patience U Kanhu, Hassan Shehu, Christian O Isichei

126-137.

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High seropositivity of Mumps Virus IgG antibodies in unvaccinated population of Mwanza, Tanzania: a community-based study

Mariam M Mirambo, Helmut Nyawale, Angela B Kalatwa, Bertrand Msemwa, Stephen E Mshana

138-145.

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Prevalence and correlates of Hepatitis B and C infections in Sickle cell anaemic (SCA) children compared to Controls in a Tertiary Hospital, Abakaliki, Southeast, Nigeria

Samuel Amechi Nwukor, Chinonyelum Thecla Ezeonu, Maria-lauretta Chito Orji, Patricia Ngozi Udechukwu, Nnaemeka Kenneth Omeje

146-160.

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Establishment and validation of a predictive model for severe pneumonia in children

Wenhua Ye, Jinyan Wu, Mi Cao, Zaidong Yang

161-169.

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Diagnostic reference levels in Africa: a protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis

Ademola Joseph Adekanmi, Bidemi I Akinlade, Owowunmi Alex Adedoyin

170-178.

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MicroRNA-9-5p regulates apoptosis of human osteoarthritis chondrocytes through suppressing TnC

Xinming Yi, Jun Lei, Ye Hua, Chao Chen, Jun Yang

179-192.

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Inhibition of Nuclear factor kappa B ameliorates bone destruction and osteoclastogenesis in collagen-induced arthritis mice

Jiangtao Guo, Xiaoli Ma, Lili Wu, Wei Zhao, Yan Zhang, Chunfang Hao, Yashan Yang, Zhe Yin, Tianyu Xu, Yingqiang Zhang, Yinyan Guo, Xuqing Cao

193-204.

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Mild hypothermia (35°C) reduces myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury and attenuates hypoxia induced apoptosis of H9C2 cardiomyocytes by changing the phosphorylation level of Connexin43 (Cx43) protein

Yuanming Lu, Fang Wang, Nanping Xiao, Zilian Fan, Lan Xiong, Jing Kou, Tianxun Wang, Dianyuan Li

205-229.

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Assessment of the complaints and the hospital application of patients with acute coronary syndrome, and the patient’s knowledge and behaviors regarding the management of cardiovascular risk factors

Busra Zehra Buyukkilic, Semiha Akin Eroglu

230-247.

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The efficacy and safety of transcatheter aortic valve replacement in elderly patients with aortic stenosis

Jinghui An, Fengwu Shi, Huajun Wang, Hang Zhang, Su Liu

248-258.

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Value of cerebrovascular hemodynamics and thromboelasto¬gram-related parameters in evaluating the effect of Naomai Jiejing Decoction on the rehabilitation of patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage

Xuetao Wang, Zesen Lin, Dan Jin, Rui Huang, Tao Kang, Wenjun Su

259-270.

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Anti-oxidative enzymes, cardiovascular disease risk factors, and adipokines in Nigerian women on oral and implant contraceptives

Bassey Iya, Uwem Akpan, Glory Nja, Ekaette Enang, Oglewu Adoga, Aniekan Etokidem

271-292.

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Effect of IIFAR information nursing model and comprehensive rehabilitation training on negative emotions and rehabilitation outcomes in elderly hemiplegic stroke patients

Yinli Duo, Guiping Zhong, Zequn Shen

293-304.

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Effects of ultrasound-guided nerve block combined with PCIA analgesia on postoperative pain, inflammatory response, hospital stay, and adverse reactions in breast cancer surgery

Xiaojuan Zhou, Mingkai Yu, Xiaojing Xie

305-317.

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Diagnostic value of the cardiophrenic lymph nodes in gastric peritoneum metastases

Xiaolong Gu, Yang Li, Gaofeng Shi, Li Yang, Yang Yang, Zhidong Zhang

318-333.

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Sequential dilatation of two balloons and double D-J stents for therapy of ureteroenteral anastomotic stricture in patients following radical cystectomy and Bricker urinary diversion

Ning Liu, Li Xing, Hong Chen, Shuqiu Chen, Menglan Li, Xiaowen Zhang

334-342.

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Pattern of gastrointestinal malignancies in a suburban centre in Southern Nigeria

Esteem Tagar, David Irabor, James Kpolugbo, Clifford Owobu, Ifeanyichukwu Chukwu

343-359.

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Effect of nursing procedure-oriented comprehensive nursing on negative emotion and self-care ability of renal transplant recipients after operation

Yan Wang, Ping Ding, Qiaolan Yang, Min Xia, Na Li, Lihua Zhou

360-372.

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Burden and distribution of chronic kidney disease in sub-saharan africa: a systematic review with meta-analysis

Martins Nweke, Theresa Ado-Aghughu, Tobi Daniels, Uzunma Imo

373-394.

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Renal profile and the associated outcome of patients with acute kidney injury undergoing dialysis in Renal Unit at a Tertiary Healthcare Facility in Western Kenya

Rodgers Norman Demba, Sylviah Mweyeli Aradi

395-405.

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Effect of modified Shenqi pill combined with conventional western medicine on diabetic nephropathy and its influence on netrin-1 level and renal function

Xiaoli Zhang, Cheng'e Gao, Xiaoshuang Yin

406-421.

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Prevalence and factors associated with inadequate intake of fruits and vegetables in a population from Northern Angola

Humberto Morais, Vizé Preciosa Cupessala, João Mário Pedro, Miguel Brito, Mauer AA Gonçalves

422-435.

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Inflammatory cytokines and quality of life response to weight reduction in obese patients with bronchial asthma

Shehab M Abd E-Kader, Neveen Refaey, Afnan M AlKhateeb, Moataz Al-Madaah, Saad S AlFawaz, Ziyad A Neamatallah, Umar M Alabasi, Hajed Alotaibi, Mazen Homoud, Riziq Allah Mustafa Gaowgzeh, Salwa R El-Gendy, Mohamed F El- Banna, Heba Embaby, Fatma A Hegazy, Rasha M Hegazy, Nahla Khalefa, Khaled M Mounir, Saif Mehmed, Mohamed Y Abdelsamee, Ahmed M Aboeleneen

436-448.

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Correlation between retention and masticatory ability of magnetic attachment overdenture in elderly patients

Junmei Han

449-463.

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Phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitor combined with secukinumab relieves clinical symptoms in patients with psoriasis via regulating p38MAPK activation and the immune response inflammation

Qian Zhang, Zihan Zhou, Li Zhang, Xingxing Wang, Huani Zhao, Changzheng Wei, Min Zhao

464-473.

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Cytokine and immune cell interaction in immune-inflammatory response during crisis event in sickle cell disease

Suprava Patel, Saurav Nayak, Diksha Chandrakar, Preetam N Wasnik, Tushar B Jagzape, Eli Mohapatra, Rachita Nanda, Seema Shah

474-497.

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Association between frailty status and health literacy in the elderly

Jingli Kou, Qiuping Li, Yanqiu Wang, Min Yue, Shenshen Yang

498-511.

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Attitudes of secondary school adolescents towards premarital sexual activity and associated factors in Fako, Cameroon

Rita Muso Fubam, Oladapo Olayemi, Akin-Tunde Ademola Odukogbe, Nicholas Tendongfor

512-523.

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Perceptions about reduced antenatal care contacts to a minimum of eight and its associated factors among pregnant women in Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Olakunle I Makinde, Nkencho Osegi, Adedotun D Adesina, Gordon Atemie, Ninabai N Ofuruma, Chidozie E Unachukwu, Ebiogbo S Ozori, Ariwelo S Warisuo

524-539.

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Relationship between sleep disorders and depression in perimenopausal women in the United States: a cross-sectional survey based on NHANES 2009-2014

Le Zhang, Hao Wang, Yuanqing Shen, Fangyao Xie, Miaomiao Xu, Bing Xiong

540-551

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A clinical and biochemical study to estimate the salivary alpha-amylase level in post-menopausal women with psychosomatic disorders

Kumuda Rao, Suchetha Kumari, Shishir Ram Shetty, Subhas G Babu, Renita Lorina Castelino

552-563.

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Contraceptive prevalence and types used among female secondary students in public schools in Obio Akpor, Rivers State Nigeria

Kelechi Favour Andrew, Anthony Okpani, Foluke Adeniji

564-578.

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Uterine artery chemoembolization compared with uterine artery embolization combined with prior to hysteroscopy and curettage in the treatment of cesarean scar pregnancy

Liangping Wang, Weiye Cheng, Yiqi Zhao, Hanbo Liu

579-590.

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Clinical analysis of dexmedetomidine-esketamine combined with intranasal administration before laparoscopic high ligation of hernia sac in infants and young children

Cuicui Shi, Chuanyue Zong, Jia Yang, Hao Zhang, Can Qi, Mao Li

591-603.

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Influencing factors of neural tube malformation: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Xiangling Wu, Xin Bian, Qianying Zheng, Ye Gu, Yuanyuan Wang, Tianping Bao, Weina Zhou

604-622.

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Analysis of the use and advantages of depth of anaesthesia monitoring in children undergoing tonsillar adenoid surgery

Tingting Sun, Hui Lin

623-630.

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Prevalence of anxiety symptoms, depression and temporomandibular dysfunction in prisoners and workers from a Brazilian prison: an observational study

José Carlos de Oliveira Gomes Filho, Luciane Franco Lacerda Rocha Rodrigues, Thiago Bezerra Leite, Flávia Dayana Ribeiro da Silveira, Celiane Mary Carneiro Tapery, António Sérgio Guimarães

631-641.

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Surgical outcomes research in LMICs: a narrative review

Taylor Jaraczewski, Thomas Diehl, Dawda Jawara, Girma Tefera, Syed Nabeel Zafar

642-654.

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The value and safety of percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) for spinal compression fractures with the aid of G-arm fluoroscopy

Guangman Tang, Laiyi Wang, Genyang Jin

655-670.

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