ABSTRACT The rising incidence o f early sexual activity among young people has become an issue o f great public health concern and is receiving attention worldwide. Many o f the youth are at risk o f unplanned pregnancy or sexually tran sm itted infection (STI) including HIV/AIDS and some may already be struggling with the consequences o f these risks. Studies conducted in Ejisu-Juabeng district have revealed the existence o f high level o f sexual activity among the youth. To minimize risks ...
ABSTRACT With the aid of an electron microscope the development of transverse tubules (T-tubules or system) was studied in pre- and post-natal hamsters (Mesocricetus auratus) labelled with horse radish peroxidase (HRP). Thin sections (70-90 nm) and semi-thin sections (800-1000 nm) were cut using an ultramicrotome and examined under an electron microscope. No evidence of T-tubules was observed during the pre-natal and first week in neonatal stages of development when myocytes were characterise...
ABSTRACT Background: Breast cancer (BC) continues to remain a major cause of morbidity and mortality among women globally. There seem to be an unchanging trend in the causes of death over the past few decades as more and more women report late with BC to the hospital. Unfortunately this includes women who have a family history of the disease. Objective: To determine the level of knowledge on Breast Cancer, assess attitudes and perceptions regarding early detection practices and reporting of t...
ABSTRACT. Introduction: The advent of anti-retroviral therapy (ART) has brought a lot of hope to many afflicted with HIV. With ARTs, HIV has moved from a stage of destructive illness to that of a chronic one. As a chronic illness, it requires a lifetime management on anti-retroviral therapy hence adherence to medications is therefore very important. This study therefore was intended to find out the adherence level to anti-retroviral medications among persons living with HIV/AIDS at the St. Ma...
ABSTRACT Background: Young adults transitioning from late adolescence to early adulthood (18-24 yrs) experience a growth spurt that imposes an increased need for both macronutrients and micronutrients. Adequate vitamin D levels mainly from sun exposure and diet improves bone function, especially attaining maximum bone strength and density in young adults. Also, the extra-skeletal functions of vitamin D which includes muscle strengthening and improved cognitive performance are all essential fo...
ABSTRACT Introduction Hyperbilirubinemia (jaundice) is the yellowish coloration of the skin, sclera of the eyes and the mucosa due to excess bilirubin in the blood. All age groups are susceptible to jaundice, but neonates are particularly at risk. Annually, neonatal jaundice affects about 60% of the 130 million babies born worldwide. Severe Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia (SNHB) and Chronic Bilirubin Encephalopathy (CBE) are complications with neonatal jaundice that can have fatal outcome. About ...
ABSTRACT A community based survey to determine the prevalence human immunodeficiency infection in Nigeria women and children in South Western Nigeria is reported.
ABSTRACT Respiratory problems like pneumocystic carinni and pulmonary tuberculosis are among the common opportunistic infections in patients with HIV/AIDS.
ABSTRACT There is dearth of information on Hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection and its co-infection with HBV among Nigerian healthcare workers.
ABSTRACT We surveyed a random sample (n=75) of doctors and dentists at University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.
ABSTRACT Eye amputation is a destructive eye surgery (DES) that could be partial or complete removal of eyeball. Though it is destructive, but the goal is to protect human eyes against ophthalmic sympathetic risk and save patients’ lives. The model used was Ferrell et al. (1995) on quality of life, the tool included variables; physical, psychological, social and spiritual well-being that determine quality of life. The study sought to determine the quality of life of patients who have underg...
ABSTRACT Although efforts have been made to determine the significance of Hepatitis B virus infection in Nigerians with chronic liver disease.
ABSTRACT Background: Although every pregnant woman requires good maternal health care for including access to ANC services, pregnant adolescents tend to need more attention and care. This is because adolescents are still developing physiologically, thus immature to adequately carry pregnancy. It is therefore necessary for these pregnant adolescents to seek timely ANC services in order to prevent and manage fetal and maternal complications as well as equip them with health information on how t...
ABSTRACT Fuch's heterochromic iridocylictics was first described in 1906 and reviewed extensively in 1973.
ABSTRACT Background: Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for six months confers several benefits to infants. It reduces infections and mortality and improves mental and motor development. The prevalence of EBF in Ghana is far from optimal having reduced from 63% in 2008 to 46% in 2011. Poor feeding practices during early childhood have been shown to contribute to stunting. The Upper East region of Ghana has 32% of its children under five stunted. Objective: To assess breastfeeding and complementary...