African Health Sciences
Journal / African Health Sciences / Vol. 25 No. 4 (2025) / Articles

Published: 2025-12-05

Editorial: Infections, reproductive health and non-communicable diseases

James K Tumwine

i-iii

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v25i4.1

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Evaluation of procalcitonin as a marker of bacterial sepsis in children in Owerri, Nigeria

Ogechi Ezerioha, Emeka Nwolisa, Joseph Ezeogu, Udochikwuka Ikejiaku

1-10

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v25i4.2

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Uptake and rollout of the World Health Organization-endorsed technologies for Tuberculosis diagnosis in Africa: a literature review of international evidence 2007-2021

Jean de Dieu Iragena, Esther Uwimaana, Derrick Semugenze, Kevin Komakech, Achilles Katamba, Anandi Martin, Moses Joloba, Willy Ssengooba

11-20

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v25i4.3

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Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) analysis of Amansea and Ugwuoba livestock market settlements and bacteriological quality investigation of drinking water sources at Amansea, Nigeria

Gilbert Karngong Nfor, Vincent Nnamdigadi Chigor, Lewis Iheanacho Ezeogu, Cornelius Arome Omatola

21-41

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v25i4.4

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Assessment of serum cobalamin (vitamin B12) status among Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infected Nigerians with anaemia using serum methylmalonic acid

Ngozi Ugwu, Omolade Awodu, Collins Ugwu, Godwin Bazuaye

42-49

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v25i4.5

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Quality of Life among HIV Patients with NCDs Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy in Wakiso District, Uganda: Exploring Key Determinants

Christopher Ddamulira, James Wanzima, Lawrence Sserwanga, Eria Muwanguzi, Frank Pio Kiyingi, Stephen S Kizza

50-57

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v25i4.6

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Effect of short message service delivered health education messages on parental barriers to childhood immunisation in Borno State, Nigeria: a quasi-experimental study

Dathini Hamina, Siti Khuzaimah Ahmad Sharoni, Robert Kever, Joseph-Shehu Elizabeth

58-67

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v25i4.7

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Hepatitis B Vaccination History among medical intern doctors and nurses in three national referral hospitals in Uganda

Anna Maria Gwokyalya, Innocent Nakityo, Nelson Twinamasiko, Raymond Bernard Kihumuro, Isaac Isiko, Ronald Mutebi Kasoma, Felix Bongomin

68-74

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v25i4.8

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Age at menopause and the prevalence of menopausal symptoms among postmenopausal women in Kabale Municipality in South-Western Uganda

Leo Odongo, Godwin Turyasingura, Sezalio Masembe, Paula Dhanda, Achim Wöckel, Robert K Silverman, John C Lule

75-82

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v25i4.9

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Current use of modern contraceptives among young people 10 - 24 years in Central and Western Uganda: a cross-sectional study

Nelson Bunani, Raymond Tweheyo, Evelyne Baelvina Nyachwo, Allen Kabagenyi, Stella Neema, Elizeus Rutebemberwa

83-92

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v25i4.10

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Knowledge and attitudes on sexual and reproductive health among adolescents and youths in Refugee Settlements: A case of Palorinya, Uganda

Cissie Namanda, Mary Nakafeero, Claire Biribawa, Nazarius Mbona Tumwesigye, James Muhumuza, Muzamiru Tumwine, Charles Luwaga, Russell Dowling, Moses Otai

93-103

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v25i4.11

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Exploring the lived experiences of pregnant and breastfeeding teenage mothers in the conflict and post conflict Acholi sub Region, Uganda

Florence Ajok Odoch, Christopher Damulira, Kiyingi P Frank, Wandera O Robert, Twimukye Adelline

104-113

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v25i4.12

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Prevalence and risk factors associated with adverse birth outcome in Ethiopia: systematic review and meta-analysis

Teka Girma, Dessalegn Wirtu, Gudina Egata, Jote Markos

11-125.

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v25i4.13

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Management practices of primary postpartum hemorrhage among traditional birth attendants: a qualitative survey, Iganga, Uganda

Sharon Namasambi, Kizito Omona

126-139

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v25i4.14

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Erythropoietic indices in asthma patients on controller medications: a comparative analysis

Lawal Abdullahi, Lawal Rogo, Nura Garba, Danladi Bala, Hayatu Saidu

140-149

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v25i4.15

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Assessment of pulmonary function among woodworkers exposed to mixed tropical hardwood dust in Kumasi, Ghana

Isaac Ekow Ennin, Margaret Agyei Frempong, Francis A Yeboah, Raymond Saa-Eru Maalman

150-159

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v25i4.16

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Early experience with pericardiectomy for constrictive pericarditis in Ile-Ife, Nigeria: a retrospective analysis

Olugbenga O Ojo, Uvie U Onakpoya, Oluwaseun R Akanbi, Abayomi E Oguns, Mathias O Ikokoh

160-165

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v25i4.17

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Incidence of acute kidney injury among high-risk adult patients undergoing iso-osmolar contrasted computed tomography scans: a prospective cohort study

Miriam Nakku, Zeridah Muyinda, Valeria Nabbosa, Aloysius G Mubuuke, Joseph B Baluku, Deborah Babirye, Jonathan Walubembe, Diana O Angom, Kevina Nalwoga, Robert Kalyesubula

166-174

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v25i4.18

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Prevalence, predictors and risk perceptions of Hypertension among adults in Bududa Town Council, Eastern Uganda

James Kutosi, Abdul Walusansa, Abdulmujeeb Aremu Babatunde, Kharim Mwebaza Muluya, Ali Kudamba, Swaibu Zziwa, Irene Namasopo, Isaac Kuloba, Base Nabutsale, Francis Busiku, Mariam Namusoke, Cabral B Kibedi, Hussein Mukasa Kafeero

175-190

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v25i4.19

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Mental health problems among secondary school students 10-24 years in Kilimanjaro region, Northern Tanzania

Jackline T Shirima, James Samwel Ngocho, Lisbeth Mhando, Rehema A Mavura, Innocent B Mboya

191-200

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v25i4.20

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Prevalence and associated factors of Depression and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) among internally displaced children in Nigeria

Chidiogo L Umennuihe, Franca O Okechukwu, Uju I Nnubia, Ezinne J Nwauzoije

201-212

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v25i4.21

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Awareness and perspectives on patients’ rights: a survey of health profession students at a Ugandan University

Nobert Olwete, Charles Ibingira, Erisa Sabakaki Mwaka

213-226

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v25i4.22

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Determinants of patients’ satisfaction with health-care services: the role of patient demographics and individual factors

Faith Wangombe, Violet Maritim, Mary Amatu

227-236

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v25i4.23

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Are infant feeding practices correlates of nutritional status of 6-23 months old babies in a rural community in Nigeria?

Tope Joseph Olukayode, Motunrayo Funke Olumakaiye, Caleb Aderemi Adegbenro

237-252

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v25i4.24

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