ABSTRACT Background: Group B streptococcus(GBS) infection is a leading cause of maternal and neonatal morbidity.It is usually associated with many pregnancy-related complications such as; urinary tract infections and sepsis for maternal and neonatal. Awareness of maternal and neonatal GBS colonization, predictors and antimicrobial susceptibility is essential in determining the rate of transmission and an antibiotic with minimal selective pressure for resistance against GBS. Despite the preva...
Abstract objective To determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with malnutrition among adolescents in a rural Tanzanian community. methods Cross-sectional survey of 1226 randomly selected adolescents from the Dodoma Health and Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS) in the Chamwino district in the Dodoma region. Anthropometric measurements for weight and height were collected. Height-for-age-z-scores (HAZs) and body mass index (BMI)-for-age-z-scores (BAZs) were computed. Descriptiv...
Abstract Background: Undernutrition poses a serious health challenge in developing countries and Tanzania has the highest undernutrition burden of Eastern and Southern Africa. Poor infant and young child feeding practices have been identified as the main causes of undernutrition. As dietary diversity is a major requirement if children are to get all essential nutrients, it can thus be used as one of the core indicators when assessing feeding practices and nutrition of children. Therefore, ad...
ABSTRACT Normal reference values of haemostatic profile are frequently needed to assist in diagnosis and management of bleeding disorders. Because of the anatomical and physiological differences between neonates and adults, it is essential to know the reference range of coagulation profile in neonates in the first week of life. The aim of this study is to establish a normal reference range for coagulation profile in normal full-term neonates in the first week of life in Lagos-Nigeria. This i...
Abstract Background: Infant and childhood mortality has remained high in developing countries like Nigeria with only marginal reductions achieved over the past two decades despite several interventions to reduce morbidity and mortality from the common causes of death in children. It is therefore important to examine the current pattern of mortality in children and compare it with previous reports from this centre so as to determine if newer interventions are needed or if these current interve...
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Cardiopulmonary complications of diabetes mellitus contribute greatly to the morbidity, mortality, and reduced quality of life in people with type 2 diabetes (T2DM). These complications require multifactorial treatment which includes targeting hyperglycaemia, obesity, hypertension and reduced lung functions among other factors which had been shown to pose challenge to people with T2DM. The inclusion of an appropriate exercise program is thus critical for optimal health i...
Abstract One of the objectives of the present studies is to investigate the possible interaction potential between ciprofloxacin and some representative antimalarial agents
ABSTRACT The study was conducted in the Oshana region with the purpose of identifying the existing knowledge, attitudes, and practices among the men aged 18-49 years old with regard to Voluntary Medical Male circumcision (VMMC) for HIV prevention. The study sought to assess and describe the knowledge and attitudes and practices (KAP) of men aged 18-49 in the Oshana region with regards to VMMC for HIV prevention, explore and describe the reasons for men not taking up VMMC for HIV prevention a...
ABSTRACT Active Management of Third Stage of Labour can prevent post-partum haemorrhage. According to Prevention of Postpartum Hemorrhage Initiative (POPPHI, 2009), active management of the third stage of labor (AMTSL) can reduce the incidence of postpartum hemorrhage by up to 60%. According to Marshall, Buffington, Beck and Clark (2008), postpartum hemorrhage is one of the leading causes of maternal deaths in many countries, accounting for 60% of maternal deaths. This fact is also true for ...
ABSTRACT Globally an estimate of 350 000 to 500 000 women die annually from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth. An adverse pregnancy outcome is an incident which reduces the chance of having a healthy baby, two or more 1st trimester miscarriage. Previous studies reveal that adverse pregnancy outcomes were threatening the lives of both the mother and child. The burden of adverse pregnancy outcomes among women who deliver at Intermediate Hospital Oshakati is a major public ...
ABSTRACT There has been no research in Namibia on rehabilitation and social reintegration of individuals who were involved in prostitution. Aim: The aim of this mixed method study examines the self perceived obstacles that act as hindrances to breaking with prostitution. Method: The purposive sample consisted of 19 participants, male and female aged 17 to 45 years. They were contacted through the Council of Churches in Namibia that provides a rehabilitation programme to prostitutes. Each ind...
ABSTRACT The concept of community based rehabilitation (CBR) today is that people with disabilities should have the right to a quality life. The help they need should be available to them, at a low cost. It should be offered to them and their family in a way that suits their usual way of living, whether in a village, a town or a city. There should be large transfer of knowledge and skills about disability and rehabilitation to people with disabilities (PWDs), their families and the community...
ABSTRACT Approximately hundred and twenty five million people worldwide wear contact lenses (Barr, 2006). The contact lens market is increasing at an alarming rate globally and Namibia is no exception, but there are no known national statistics. Soft contact lens wearers do not comply to their specific lens replacement schedule and continue to present with contact lens discomfort and complications yet they are avoidable. Some of the resulting complications if not treated eventually lead to b...
This dissertation investigated equitable access to healthcare services for people with disabilities in selected health facilities in both the Khomas and Kunene regions of Namibia. The research question guiding the analysis was based on factors that hamper equitable access to health care for people with and without disability. This was done by addressing some contextual and personal factors within the parameters of the International Classification of Functional Disability and Health (ICF) mode...
ABSTRACT Background: A growing body of demographic and sociological literature indicates that early life decisions and choices individuals make have important health consequences in later lifc Within reproductive health in particular, a number of studies suggest that early reproductive health decisions that women make have an impact on their reproductive health outcomes in later life. Despite this growing evidence, little understanding exists in Ghana about the relationship between negative e...