Introduction: Concerns about contraceptive-induced menstrual changes (CIMCs) contribute to nonuse and discontinuation of family planning (FP). Current counseling materials inadequately address these concerns. After obtaining initial feedback, we field-tested an adapted version of the NORMAL job aid that guides community health workers on how to counsel women about CIMCs. The field test aimed to help understand how the job aid was used, the challenges faced in using it, and recommendations to ...
Filipinos infected with HIV-AIDS continued to balloon, notwithstanding the intervention through comprehensive prevention, dissemination, and control programs. In Eastern Visayas, 69 cases were coming from the most risk population, primarily Men Having Sex with Men (MSM), either homosexual, heterosexual, or bisexual modes of transmission. Bearing this epidemic, sexual networking, using the internet for sex served as cruising sites for casual sex, and promiscuity may be accounted for this surge...
Ageing car tyres are a hidden hazard and recipe for road accidents. Many vehicle users and their cohorts seem unconcerned and ignorant about tyre profile and its implications on human lives and livelihood. This study reviewed car users' and vulcanizers’ comprehension of basic arithmetic of vehicle tyre profile to instigate best practices as well as instil proper maintenance culture. Out of 307 participants, purposive and convenient sampling were employed to select 292 vehicle users an...
Introduction: Ethanol is one of the hepatotoxic substances that cause various hepato-degenerative disorders which is a major concern in medical science and researches as man is regularly exposed to it via consumption. Methods: The aim of this study is to investigate and compare the protective effects of livolin forte with methanolic extract of Vernonia amygdalina on the hepatic cells of ethanol induced hepatotoxicity, 25 healthy male Wistar rats weight ranging between 150-200g were allot...
Introduction: Ethanol is one of the hepatotoxic substances that cause various hepato-degenerative disorders which is a major concern in medical science and researches as man is regularly exposed to it via consumption. Methods: The aim of this study is to investigate and compare the protective effects of livolin forte with methanolic extract of Vernonia amygdalina on the hepatic cells of ethanol induced hepatotoxicity, 25 healthy male Wistar rats weight ranging between 150-200g were al...
The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COLD) recently defined COPD as "A common preventable and treatable disease characterised by persistent airflow limitation that is typically progressive and associated with an increased chronic inflammatory response of the airways and lungs to noxious particles or gases." Despite the fact that COPD patients typically exhibit the symptoms of acute respiratory infections (productive cough, dyspnoea, etc.), there may be a number of metab...
A follow up paper to the 2 day refresher training/workshop on ICD 10 and introduction to ICD 11 with the theme: operationalization of ICD 10 as a determinant of ICD 11 implementation in Nigeria. Jointly organized by Health Records Officers Registration Board of Nigeria (HRORBN), Association of Health Records Information Management Practitioners of Nigeria (AHRIMPN) and Cathund Research and Educational Consult Limited Abuja @ Old SGF Conference Hall Federal Secretariat FCT Abuja
The Antioxidant Analgesic activity of some Natural plants in Comparison to Acetaminophen
Kenya committed to end AIDS as a public health threat and address all forms of Sexual and Gender Based Violence by 2030. In addition, the country is determined to address the challenge of adolescent pregnancies. SEXUALANDGENDER BASEDVIOLENCE The National AIDS Control Council (NACC) and National Council for Population and Development (NCPD) have partnered with National Government Administration Officers (NGAO)to develop and implement strategies for eliminating this Triple Threats; sexual gende...
Background: Health in All Policies (HiAP) is an intersectoral approach that facilitates decision-making amongpolicy-makers to maximize positive health impacts of other public policies. Kenya, as a member of WHO, hascommitted to adopting HiAP, which has been included in the Kenya Health Policy for the period 2014–2030. Thisstudy aims to assess the extent to which this commitment is being translated into the process of governmentalpolicy-making and supported by international development ...
ABSTRACT Contraception is a means or method to prevent pregnancy. Contraceptives are the devices, agents, drugs, etc used in prevention of pregnancy. Basic methods of contraception are: (i) modern methods, and (ii) traditional / herbal methods. Modern method involves the use of vaginal ring, cervical caps, hormonal implants, patch, injections, diaphragm, male/female condoms, spermicides, pills, vasectomy, male/female sterilization, intrauterine device (IUD), intrauterine system (IUS), etc. Tr...
Natural medicine in form of Traditional Medicine (TM) or Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) have proved to be efficacious in treatment of various diseases for bodily, physical, mental, spiritual and general wellbeing. In Nigeria, natural medicine has been applied to treat sickle cell disease, cancer, musculoskeletal pain, asthma, malaria, typhoid fever, pile, fever, measles, diarrhea, cough, sexually transmitted diseases, stomach ulcers, pneumonia, diabetes, mental disorders, stroke...
Heat therapy – also known as thermotherapy or thermal therapy – is the transfer of heat or thermal energy in and out of the human body especially at the joints, using towels, ice packs, wax, hot/warm water, steam, etc within a given temperature range. The objective is the expansion of blood capillaries and increased blood flow to the affected area for healing. The principle is the application of the heat or cold to change the cutaneous, intraarticular or core temperature of soft tissues t...
The paper reviews the factors influencing patronage of traditional bone setters (TBS) by bone fracture patients, despite the services of modern orthopaedic surgeons (MOS) and well-equipped medical orthopaedic centers in Nigeria. Major causes of bone fractures in Nigeria include: road traffic accident, road side fall, workplace fall, fall at home, fall from heights, gun-short injury, assault, sports, etc. Categories of bone fractures include: closed fractures, open fractures, joint injuries, s...