Vol. 18 No. 3 (2018) | African Health Sciences

Published: 2018-08-17

Progress in infections, reproductive health and non-communicable diseases

James K Tumwine

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10.4314/ahs.v18i3.1

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Prevalence of rifampicin resistant tuberculosis and associated factors among presumptive tuberculosis patients in a secondary referral hospital in Lagos Nigeria

Olusola Adedeji Adejumo, Bolanle Olusola-Faleye, Victor Adepoju, Abimbola Bowale, Sunday Adesola, Ayodeji Falana, Henry Owuna, Kehinde Otemuyiwa, Shafaatu Oladega, Oluwatosin Adegboye

472-478

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v18i3.2

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Male gender and duration of anti-tuberculosis treatment are associated with hypocholesterolemia in adult pulmonary tuberculosis patients in Kampala, Uganda

John Mukisa, Ismael Kawooya, Joan Nangendo, Annet Nalutaaya, Jean Nyamwiza, Ali Sam, Ronald Ssenyonga, William Worodria, Ezekiel Mupere

479-487

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10.4314/ahs.v18i3.3

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Exploration of the understanding and etiology of ADHD in HIV/AIDS as observed by adolescents with HIV/AIDS, caregivers and health workers- using case vignettes

Richard Stephen Mpango, Eugene Kinyanda, Godfrey Zari Rukundo, Joseph Osafo, Kenneth D Gadow

488-495

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10.4314/ahs.v18i3.4

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Seroprevalence of parvovirus B19 in blood donors: the risks and challenges of blood transfusion in Zambia in the era of HIV/AIDS at the Kitwe Central Hospital, blood bank

Memory Chirambo-Kalolekesha, Trevor Kaile, Florence Mwaba, Victor Daka, Marah Simakando, Sumbukeni Kowa

496-502

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10.4314/ahs.v18i3.5

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Sexual behaviours of HIV positive adults receiving HAART in Botswana: a cross sectional study

Mpho Keetile, Gofaone Kgosidintsi

503-511

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10.4314/ahs.v18i3.6

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Effect of anti-retroviral therapy on oxidative stress in hospitalized HIV-infected adults with and without TB

Emmanuel Musisi, Denis Kasozi Matovu, Andrew Bukenya, Sylvia Kaswabuli, Josephine Zawedde, Alfred Andama, Patrick Byanyima, Ingvar Sanyu, Abdul Sessolo, Emmanuel Seremba, J Lucian Davis, William Worodria, Laurence Huang, Nicholas D Walter, Harriet Mayanja-Kizza

512-522

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v18i3.7

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HIV Epidemiology in Uganda: survey based on age, gender, number of sexual partners and frequency of testing

Jay Vithalani, Marta Herreros-Villanueva

523-530

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v18i3.8

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Molecular surveillance of HCV mono-infection and HCV-HBV co-infection in symptomatic population at Hyderabad, Pakistan

Bushra B Patoli, Atif A Patoli, Nimerta Kumari Balani, Ashfaque A Korejo

531-538

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v18i3.9

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Rabies encephalitis in children: a resurgence of a fatal anthropozoonosis

Fatma Khalsi, Ahmed Ayari, Manel Ben Romdhane, Faten Tinsa, Khedija Boussetta

539-541

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10.4314/ahs.v18i3.10

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Prevalence and associated factors of Plasmodium falciparum and soil transmitted helminth infections among pregnant women in Osun state, Nigeria

Olusola Ojurongbe, Patricia Nkem Okorie, Rofiat Labake Opatokun, Taiwo Adetola Ojurongbe, Victor Olatunji Mabayoje, Olugbenga Adekunle Olowe, Oluwaseyi Adegboyega Adeyeba

542-551

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10.4314/ahs.v18i3.11

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Determinants of delay in seeking treatment among malaria patients in Dera district, NorthWest Ethiopia: a case control study

Melkamu Tiruneh, Gebremedhin Berhe Gebregergs, Dereje Birhanu

552-559

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10.4314/ahs.v18i3.12

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Pyogenic brain abscess in children: a Tunisian multi-center experience

Tfifha Miniar, Ben Abdallah Amel, Saadaoui Khalil, Ben Helal Khaled Ben Helal, Gueddiche Med Naji Gueddiche, Tilouche Samia Tilouche, Hassayoun Saida, Abroug Saoussen Abroug

560-568

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10.4314/ahs.v18i3.13

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The association between pregnancy-specific anxiety and preterm birth: a cohort study

Zahra Bostani Khalesi, Mahshid Bokaie

569-575

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10.4314/ahs.v18i3.14

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Fibrinolytic proteins of normal pregnancy and pre-eclamptic patients in North West Nigeria

Oluwatosin Oladosu-olayiwola, Hannah Olawumi, Abiola Babatunde, Munirdeen Ijaiya, Idayat Durotoye, Sikiru Biliaminu, Rasheedat Ibraheem

576-583

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10.4314/ahs.v18i3.15

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Incidence and risk factors for pre-eclampsia in Jos Nigeria

Jonah Musa, Caleb Mohammed, Amaka Ocheke, Makswhar Kahansim, Victor Pam, Patrick Daru

584-595

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10.4314/ahs.v18i3.16

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Antenatal dexamethasone effect on Doppler blood flow velocity in women at risk for preterm birth: prospective case series

Elsnosy Elwany, Shaaban Omar, Abbas Ahmed, Gaber Heba, Darwish Atef

596-600

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10.4314/ahs.v18i3.17

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The association between periodontal disease and adverse pregnancy outcomes in Northern Tanzania: a cross-sectional study

Nyobasi Gesase, Jaume Miranda-Rius, Lluís Brunet-Llobet, Eduard Lahor-Soler, Michael J Mahande, Gileard Masenga

601-611

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v18i3.18

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Effects of abdominal and vaginal hysterectomy on anorectal functions along with quality of life of the patient

Onur Birsen, Ayse Secil Ozban, Murat Ozban, Mehmet Ayhan Kuzu

612-622

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v18i3.19

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Knowledge, attitude and practice towards cervical cancer among women in Finote Selam city administration, West Gojjam Zone, Amhara Region, North West Ethiopia, 2017

Ayele Semachew Kasa, Tadesse Dagget Tesfaye, Worku Animaw Temesgen

623-636

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v18i3.20

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Opinion and use of contraceptives among medical students of the University of Nigeria, Enugu campus

Chinedu Arthur Idoko, Babatunde Omotowo, Charles Anyaka, Kenechukwu Udo, Osita Ezenwosu, Emmanuel Nwobi, Uche Ezeoke, Ikechukwu Obi, Osaeloka Ekwueme, Chinyere Okeke, Chuka Obienu, Ikechukwu Orakwue

637-644

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10.4314/ahs.v18i3.21

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Tribulus terrestris improves metronidazole-induced impaired fertility in the male mice

Mrinalini Kumari, Poonam Singh

645-652

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10.4314/ahs.v18i3.22

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Effects of aqueous extract of Moringa oleifera seed on cadmium-induced reproductive toxicity in male Wistar rats

Olawale O Obembe, Yunus Raji

653-663

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10.4314/ahs.v18i3.23

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Cystic fibrosis in Tunisian children: a review of 32 children

Khedija Boussetta, Fatma Khalsi, Yasmine Bahri, Imen Belhadj, Faten Tinsa, Taieb Ben Messaoud, Samia Hamouda

664-670

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10.4314/ahs.v18i3.24

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Clinical presentation and outcome of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease in Nigeria

Fatiu A Arogundade, Akinwumi A Akinbodewa, Abefe A Sanusi, Oluyomi Okunola, Muzamil O Hassan, Adewale Akinsola

671-680

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10.4314/ahs.v18i3.25

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Serum proteins C and S levels as early biomarkers for kidney dysfunction in hemophilic patients

Maryam A AL-Ghamdi, Etimad A Huwait, Taha A Kumosani, Qari M, Said S Moselhy, Afnan T Kumosani

681-688

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10.4314/ahs.v18i3.26

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A meta-analysis of phosphate binders lanthanum carbonate versus sevelamer hydrochloride in patients with end-stage renal disease undergoing hemodialysis

Tianbiao Zhou, Hongyan Li, Weiji Xie, Zhijun Lin

689-696

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10.4314/ahs.v18i3.27

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Thyroid profile and LDH Isoenzymes as prognostic biomarkers for diabetic and/or obese subjects

Turki Y Johari, Magdy A Ghoneim, Said S Moselhy

697-706

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10.4314/ahs.v18i3.28

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Clinical presentation of newly diagnosed diabetes patients in a rural district hospital in Eastern Uganda

Roy William Mayega, Elizeus Rutebemberwa

707-719

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10.4314/ahs.v18i3.29

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Association of serum asymmetric dimethyl-arginine and troponin I levels as a risk of myocardial infarction in thalassemia

Nawal Helmi, Hani Choudhry, Qari M, Taha A Kumosani, Abdulrahman L AL-Malki, Said Salama Moselhy, Afnan T Kumosani

720-726

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10.4314/ahs.v18i3.30

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Status of thiocyanate levels in the serum and saliva of non-smokers, ex-smokers and smokers

Ananya Madiyal, Vidya Ajila, Subhas G Babu, Shruthi Hegde, Suchetha Kumari, Medhini Madi, Sonika Achalli, Priyadharshini Alva, Harshini Ullal

727-736

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10.4314/ahs.v18i3.31

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Vitamin A deficiency among under-five Nigerian children with diarrhoea

Olufunmilola O Abolurin, Adebanjo J Adegbola, Oyeku A Oyelami, Samuel A Adegoke, Oluseye O Bolaji

737-742

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10.4314/ahs.v18i3.32

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Nutrition knowledge, dietary patterns and anthropometric indices of older persons in four peri-urban communities in Ga West municipality, Ghana

Faith Agbozo, Joyce Amardi-Mfoafo, Helen Dwase, Basma Ellahi

743-755

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10.4314/ahs.v18i3.33

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Under nutrition and associated factors among school adolescents in Dangila Town, Northwest Ethiopia: a cross sectional study

Yeshalem Mulugeta Demilew, Amanu Aragaw Emiru

756-766

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10.4314/ahs.v18i3.34

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Effect of tramadol addiction alone and its co-abuse with cannabis on urinary excretion of Copper, Zinc, and Calcium among Egyptian addicts

Ibrahim El-Safty, Elsayed Eltamany, Ahmed Shouman, Omayma El-Gamel, Ahmed Nada, Wesam Ali

767-775

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10.4314/ahs.v18i3.35

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Substance abuse among students in selected secondary schools of an urban community of Oyo-state, South West Nigeria: implication for policy action

Ajibola Idowu, Ayodele Olatayo Aremu, Aderonke Olumide, Ayotunde Olumuyiwa Ogunlaja

776-785

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10.4314/ahs.v18i3.36

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Neuroleptic malignant syndrome in a young adult female at the university of Benin Teaching Hospital: a case report

Peter I Agbonrofo, John E Osakue

786-789

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10.4314/ahs.v18i3.37

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AGREE-II Appraisal of a clinical algorithm for hypotonia assessment

Pragashnie Govender

790-798

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10.4314/ahs.v18i3.38

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MR imaging of intracranial solitary fibrous tumor: a retrospective study of 7 cases

Yongshan Liu, Qian Wang, Taijuan Zhang, Linlin Yang, WenJuan Liang

799-806

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10.4314/ahs.v18i3.39

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A randomized control trial comparing train of four ratio > 0.9 to clinical assessment of return of neuromuscular function before endotracheal extubation on critical respiratory events in adult patients undergoing elective surgery at a tertiary hospital in

Isaac Adembesa, Vitalis Mung’ayi, Zulfiqarali Premji, Dorothy Kamya

807-816

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10.4314/ahs.v18i3.40

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Family physicians' utility of social media: a survey comparison among family medicine residents and physicians

Karim Syed Irfan, Irfan Farhana, Al Faris Eiad, Al Maflehi Nassr, Al Qahtani Al Mohammed, Nadeem Maya, Al Hazmi Ali, Ahmed Abdullah MA, Ponnamperuma Gominda, Vleuten Cees van der

817-827

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10.4314/ahs.v18i3.41

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A study on visual, audio and tactile reaction time among medical students at Kampala International University in Uganda

Keneth Iceland Kasozi, Ngala Elvis Mbiydzneyuy, Sarah Namubiru, Abass Alao Safiriyu, Sheu Oluwadare Sulaiman, Alfred O Okpanachi, Herbert Izo Ninsiima

828-836

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10.4314/ahs.v18i3.42

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Nodding Syndrome - an Indian case

Rachna Sehgal, Neha Agarwal, Rani Gera

837-841

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10.4314/ahs.v18i3.43

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