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Estimating the under-five malaria risk in Uganda based on the nearest neighbour matched analysis technique 根据近邻匹配分析技术估算乌干达五岁以下儿童患疟疾的风险
Pub Date : 2024-07-11 DOI: 10.4314/ahs.v24i2.20
Charles Natuhamya
Introduction: Malaria still remains a global burden especially in the under-five despite efforts made towards reducing it. The most recommended vector control methods are; use of insecticide treated nets (ITNs) or long lasting insecticide nets (LLINs) and use of indoor residual spraying (IRS). However, these innovations may not have the same effect on malaria risk in the under-five. This study therefore aimed at assessing; the effect of ITNs/LLINs on malaria risk, the effect of IRS on malaria risk, and the effect of ITNs/LLINs on IRS, using nearest neighbours matched analysis. Methods: Nearest neighbour matched analysis was used to match the treated and control units by taking each treated unit and searching for the control unit with the nearest neighbours without replacement. Results: The results revealed a significant and negative effect of ITNs/LLINs and IRS on malaria risk [ATET=-0.05; 95% CI= -0.07 – -0.02] and [ATET=-0.12; 95% CI= -0.15 – -0.09] respectively. It also found a significant and positive effect of ITNs/LLINs on IRS [ATET=0.03; 95% CI= 0.01 – 0.05]. Conclusions: The implementation of policies and programs towards effective use of ITN/LLIN and IRS can reduce the burden of under-five malaria in Uganda. Keywords: Indoor residual spraying; insecticide treated nets; long lasting insecticide nets; Malaria; nearest neighbour matching; treatment effects; Uganda.
导言:尽管为减少疟疾做出了努力,但疟疾仍然是全球的负担,尤其是五岁以下儿童。最推荐的病媒控制方法是使用驱虫蚊帐(ITN)或长效驱虫蚊帐(LLIN)以及室内滞留喷洒(IRS)。然而,这些创新方法对五岁以下儿童疟疾风险的影响可能并不相同。因此,本研究旨在利用近邻匹配分析法评估:驱虫蚊帐/长效驱虫蚊帐对疟疾风险的影响、室内滞留喷洒对疟疾风险的影响以及驱虫蚊帐/长效驱虫蚊帐对室内滞留喷洒的影响。方法:使用近邻匹配分析法对治疗单位和对照单位进行匹配,方法是以每个治疗单位为对象,搜索对照单位的近邻,不进行替换。结果结果显示,驱虫蚊帐/长效驱虫蚊帐和 IRS 对疟疾风险的影响分别为[ATET=-0.05; 95% CI= -0.07 -0.02]和[ATET=-0.12; 95% CI= -0.15 -0.09]。研究还发现,驱虫蚊帐/长效驱虫蚊帐对 IRS 有明显的积极影响 [ATET=0.03; 95% CI= 0.01 - 0.05]。结论实施有效使用 ITN/LLIN 和 IRS 的政策和计划可以减轻乌干达五岁以下儿童的疟疾负担。关键词室内滞留喷洒;驱虫蚊帐;长效驱虫蚊帐;疟疾;近邻匹配;治疗效果;乌干达。
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Prevalence of unmet need for family planning and unintended pregnancies among women of reproductive age living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis 撒哈拉以南非洲感染艾滋病毒的育龄妇女中未得到满足的计划生育需求和意外怀孕的普遍程度:系统审查和荟萃分析
Pub Date : 2024-07-11 DOI: 10.4314/ahs.v24i2.6
Hafidha M Bakari, O. Alo, Mariam S Mbwana, Swalehe M Salim, Emilie Ludeman, Taylor Lascko, Habib O Ramadhani
Introduction: Family planning is an effective intervention for women living with HIV who do not desire to have children to reduce vertical transmission and infant- and pregnancy-related mortality. Objectives: We aimed to evaluate the prevalence of unmet need for family planning (UFP) and unintended pregnancies among women living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa. Methods: This was a systematic review that searched databases from March 2007 to December 2021. UFP was defined as women who were sexually active and did not desire to have additional children (unmet need for limiting), or who delayed their next pregnancy (unmet need for spacing) but were not using any contraception. Unintended pregnancies were defined as women who reported that their last pregnancy was unintended. Forest plots were used to present the pooled prevalence with a 95% confidence interval (CI). Results: Total of 35 articles were included. Overall, the pooled prevalence of UFP was 30.1% (95%CI, 26.4–33.9). The pooled prevalence of unmet need for spacing was 11.9% and 14.2% for limiting.. The pooled prevalence of unintended pregnancy was 16.5% (95%CI, 9.4–25.1). Conclusion: Three in ten women of reproductive age living with HIV in Africa have UFP. Efforts to prevent unsafe abortions from unintended pregnancies are needed to minimize the UFP. Keywords: Unmet need for family planning; women living with HIV; un intended pregnancy; sub-Saharan Africa.
导言:对于不希望生育的女性艾滋病感染者来说,计划生育是一项有效的干预措施,可以减少垂直传播以及与婴儿和妊娠相关的死亡率。我们的目标我们旨在评估撒哈拉以南非洲地区感染 HIV 的女性中未满足计划生育需求(UFP)和意外怀孕的发生率。方法:这是一项系统性综述,检索了 2007 年 3 月至 2021 年 12 月的数据库。未满足的计划生育需求是指性生活活跃但不希望再生育(未满足的限制需求),或推迟下次怀孕(未满足的间隔需求)但未采取任何避孕措施的女性。意外怀孕是指报告其最后一次怀孕为意外怀孕的妇女。采用森林图来显示综合流行率及 95% 的置信区间 (CI)。结果共纳入 35 篇文章。总体而言,UFP的总体流行率为30.1%(95%CI,26.4-33.9)。未满足间隔需求的总体流行率为 11.9%,限制需求的总体流行率为 14.2%。意外怀孕的总体发生率为 16.5%(95%CI,9.4-25.1)。结论在非洲,每十名感染艾滋病毒的育龄妇女中就有三人意外怀孕。需要努力防止意外怀孕导致的不安全堕胎,以尽量减少意外怀孕率。关键词未满足的计划生育需求;感染艾滋病毒的妇女;意外怀孕;撒哈拉以南非洲。
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Morphology and morphometry of the transverse foramina of cervical vertebrae in an adult Kenyan population: a radiological study 肯尼亚成年人颈椎横向孔的形态和形态测量:一项放射学研究
Pub Date : 2024-07-11 DOI: 10.4314/ahs.v24i2.38
Khulud Nurani, Pamela M Idenya, James Kigera, Philip M Mwachaka
Background: Transverse foramina are canals in cervical transverse processes transmitting the vertebral vessels and the accompanying sympathetic plexus. These foramina exhibit side, sex and population specific variations such as those of size, shape and number. Knowledge of these variations is important for cervical surgical procedures and prediction of vertebral artery variations. Objective: To describe the morphology and morphometry of cervical transverse foramina in an adult Kenyan population. Methods: Ninety-four neck CT scan images of 2 mm slice thickness in axial view were used to assess presence, number, completeness and shape of transverse foramina. Antero-posterior and transverse lengths were measured using NeusoftTM software. Paired and independent t-tests were used to compare morphometric parameters for side and sex respectively. One-way ANOVA was used to determine differences in foramina down the cervical spine. A p-value of ≤ 0.05 was considered significant. Results: Transverse foramina had a prevalence of 98.78% with 3.64% being duplicated. They were identified as type 1 (circular), type 2 (elongated antero-posteriorly), type 3 (elongated transversely), type 4 (oblique left-right elongation) and type 5 (oblique right-left elongation) in 69.62%, 3.62%, 13.38%, 7.23% and 6.15% respectively. 0.46% foramina were incomplete and 3.19% constricted. Diameters on the right were larger than left. C1 foramina were the largest and C7 smallest. The diameters decreased from C2 to C3 then increased to C6. Conclusion: Transverse foramina display side and level dependent variations. This is of clinical importance to spine surgeons to prevent intraoperative damage of vertebral vessels when operating in the cervical region. Keywords: Morphology and morphometry; transverse foramina; cervical vertebrae; in Kenyan Population; a radiological study.
背景:横突孔是颈椎横突上传输椎管和相应交感神经丛的管道。这些椎管孔在大小、形状和数量等方面存在着侧向、性别和人群特异性变化。了解这些变异对于颈椎外科手术和预测椎动脉变异非常重要。目的描述肯尼亚成年人颈椎横突孔的形态和形态计量。方法:对 94 名颈部 CT 扫描的肯尼亚成年人进行研究:使用 94 张切片厚度为 2 毫米的轴向颈部 CT 扫描图像来评估横向孔的存在、数量、完整性和形状。使用 NeusoftTM 软件测量前后长度和横向长度。分别采用配对检验和独立 t 检验比较两侧和性别的形态计量参数。单因素方差分析用于确定颈椎下行孔的差异。P值≤0.05为差异显著。结果横椎孔的比例为 98.78%,其中 3.64% 为重复孔。1型(环形)、2型(前后伸长)、3型(横向伸长)、4型(左右斜向伸长)和5型(左右斜向伸长)的比例分别为69.62%、3.62%、13.38%、7.23%和6.15%。0.46%的孔不完整,3.19%的孔收缩。右侧直径大于左侧。C1椎管孔最大,C7最小。直径从 C2 到 C3 逐渐减小,然后增大到 C6。结论横向孔显示出与侧面和水平相关的变化。这对脊柱外科医生在颈椎区域进行手术时防止术中损伤椎管具有重要的临床意义。关键词形态和形态测量;横突孔;颈椎;肯尼亚人口;一项放射学研究。
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The impact of COVID-19-induced lockdowns on Antiretroviral-Therapy (ART) adherence by HIV/AIDs patients on ART in the city of Bulawayo in Zimbabwe COVID-19 引发的封锁对津巴布韦布拉瓦约市接受抗逆转录病毒疗法(ART)的艾滋病毒/艾滋病患者坚持治疗的影响
Pub Date : 2024-07-11 DOI: 10.4314/ahs.v24i2.4
Jamela Mjabuli, Özdal Macide Artac
Background: Zimbabwe has one of the highest HIV prevalence rates in the world. HIV treatment was initiated in 2004 and expanded to 94% coverage rate by the 2020. Objectives: i) to determine the level of treatment adherence during COVID-19-induced lockdowns and ii) to investigate the key determinants of adherence to ART during COVID-19-induced lockdowns. Methods: The cross sectional study involved 392 people living with HIV (PLHIV) and was conducted at nine health facilities in Bulawayo City. Data was analysed using the Shapiro-wilk test for normality, Chi-squared test, Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO), Bartlett's test, exploratory factor analysis, reliability analysis, scree plot, correlation analysis and multiple linear regression analysis. Results: 94.6% of the respondents took their ARTs on time, and 90.6% did not miss any treatment review. The factors influencing treatment adherence were health systems (beta value 0.334), Family support (beta value 0.138) and knowledge/understanding of treatment (beta value 0.109). Health outcome concerns (beta value -0.194) and food security and livelihoods (beta value 0.191). Conclusion: Three factors had a positive impact on treatment adherence namely, functional health systems, family support, and knowledge or understanding of health treatment, while two factors namely health outcome concerns and food security and livelihoods negatively impacted treatment adherence. Keywords: Impact of COVID-19-induced lockdowns; HIV/AIDs patients; Bulawayo; Zimbabwe.
背景:津巴布韦是世界上艾滋病毒感染率最高的国家之一。艾滋病治疗始于 2004 年,到 2020 年覆盖率将扩大到 94%。目标:i)确定在 COVID-19 引起的封锁期间坚持治疗的程度;ii)调查在 COVID-19 引起的封锁期间坚持抗逆转录病毒疗法的关键决定因素。研究方法:这项横断面研究涉及 392 名艾滋病病毒感染者(PLHIV),在布拉瓦约市的九家医疗机构进行。采用 Shapiro-wilk 正态性检验、Chi-squared 检验、Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO)、Bartlett's 检验、探索性因子分析、可靠性分析、scree plot、相关性分析和多元线性回归分析对数据进行了分析。结果94.6%的受访者按时服用抗逆转录病毒药物,90.6%的受访者没有错过任何治疗复查。影响坚持治疗的因素包括卫生系统(贝塔值为 0.334)、家庭支持(贝塔值为 0.138)和对治疗的了解/理解(贝塔值为 0.109)。对健康结果的担忧(贝塔值-0.194)以及食品安全和生计(贝塔值 0.191)。结论三个因素对坚持治疗有积极影响,即功能性卫生系统、家庭支持和对健康治疗的知识或理解,而两个因素对坚持治疗有消极影响,即对健康结果的担忧和食品安全与生计。关键词COVID-19 引发的封锁的影响;HIV/AIDS 患者;布拉瓦约;津巴布韦。
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Phytochemical profiling and acute oral toxicity of Suregada zanzibariensis (Baill) root extract Suregada zanzibariensis(Baill)根提取物的植物化学成分分析和急性口服毒性
Pub Date : 2024-07-11 DOI: 10.4314/ahs.v24i2.15
Japhet Kimondo Josephat, Cyprian Beda Mpinda, Rose Justus Masalu
Background: Traditional healers utilize the roots of Suregada zanzibariensis for managing diabetes mellitus. Therefore, evaluation of toxic properties of this plant is important. Objective: To evaluate acute oral toxicity of S. zanzibariensis root extract on Wistar rats and to screen phytochemical compounds of the EAESZ. Methods: GCMS analysis of the plant extracts were performed by using GCMS-2010 Shimadzu and mass spectra of the compounds found in the extract was matched with the data in the library of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Acute oral toxicity testing was carried by administering a single Distilled water extract (DWESZ) and EAESZ to four different groups of rats at dosage of 300mg/kg and 2000mg/kg in each extract to the separately group of rats Results: The GC-MS analysis of S. zanzibariensis roots extract revealed the presence of 10 major compounds. A higher single dose (2000mg/Kg) of EAESZ and DWESZ extract did not produce any sign of toxicity throughout 14 days of study, in terms of changes in behaviour or mortality in tested rats. No significant (p > 0.05) hematological, liver histological, biochemical changes were noticed between rats treated and control rats Conclusion: The results obtained suggest that the plant extract can be classified as non-toxic. Keywords: Phytochemical profiling; acute oral toxicity; Suregada zanzibariensis (Baill) root extract.
背景:传统医学家利用 Suregada zanzibariensis 的根来治疗糖尿病。因此,评估这种植物的毒性非常重要。目的:评估 S. zanzibariensis 的急性口服毒性:评估 S. zanzibariensis 根提取物对 Wistar 大鼠的急性口服毒性,并筛选 EAESZ 的植物化学物质。方法:对植物提取物进行 GCMS 分析:使用岛津 GCMS-2010 对植物提取物进行气相色谱分析,并将提取物中发现的化合物质谱与美国国家标准与技术研究院(NIST)数据库中的数据进行比对。对四组不同的大鼠分别以 300 毫克/千克和 2000 毫克/千克的剂量服用单一蒸馏水提取物(DWESZ)和 EAESZ,进行急性口服毒性测试:S. zanzibariensis根提取物的气相色谱-质谱分析显示存在10种主要化合物。在为期 14 天的研究中,较高单次剂量(2000 毫克/千克)的 EAESZ 和 DWESZ 提取物未对受试大鼠的行为变化或死亡率产生任何毒性。接受治疗的大鼠和对照组大鼠的血液学、肝脏组织学和生化指标均无明显变化(P > 0.05):研究结果表明,该植物提取物无毒。关键词植物化学成分分析;急性口服毒性;Suregada zanzibariensis (Baill) 根提取物。
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Perception of spousal involvement in breastfeeding among women attending infant welfare clinic in a private Tertiary Health Institution in Ogun State, Nigeria 尼日利亚奥贡州一家私立高等医疗机构的婴儿福利诊所就诊妇女对配偶参与母乳喂养的看法
Pub Date : 2024-07-11 DOI: 10.4314/ahs.v24i2.34
K. Sodeinde, O. Abolurin, Olaitan Adeyoola, Idongesit Ekpo, Ashley Eto-Ihekwaba, Anuoluwapo Mabogunje, Ginikachukwu Ogbuehi, Ifeanyichukwu Ogbuiyi-chima, Tolulope Ogunsanya
Background: Men’s support improve breastfeeding practices. However, male involvement in breastfeeding practices is low, particularly in middle-and-low-income countries. Objective: This study assessed the perception of spousal involvement in breastfeeding among women attending infant welfare clinic in a private tertiary hospital in Ogun State, Nigeria. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional research was conducted among 330 mothers. Data were collected using structured interviewer-administered questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS Version 22. Spousal involvement was assessed through the report of engagements of their husbands in 9 different activities. Those who participated in at least 5 and fewer than 5 activities were regarded as good and poor involvements respectively. Data were summarized using mean and standard deviation. Logistic regression was used to assess factors associated with perceived male involvement. P < 0.05 was statistically significant. Results: Mean age of participants was 32.3±6.5 years. Most (88.2%) of them reported that their husbands were involved in decision-making concerning breastfeeding. Women with monogamous relationships, who had tertiary education, and who were Christians were more likely to report good spousal involvement in breastfeeding. Conclusion: Educated women in monogamous relationships were better supported by their spouses. There is need for women’s education and general empowerment to ensure better breastfeeding practices. Keywords: Spousal involvement; breastfeeding; infant welfare clinic; Ogun State; Nigeria.
背景:男性的支持可以改善母乳喂养的实践。然而,男性参与母乳喂养的程度很低,尤其是在中低收入国家。研究目的本研究评估了尼日利亚奥贡州一家私立三等医院的婴儿福利诊所就诊妇女对配偶参与母乳喂养的看法。研究方法本研究对 330 名母亲进行了描述性横断面研究。采用结构化访谈问卷收集数据,并使用 SPSS 22 版进行分析。配偶参与情况是通过报告其丈夫参与 9 种不同活动的情况来评估的。参与至少 5 项活动和参与少于 5 项活动的丈夫分别被视为参与度高和参与度低。数据采用平均值和标准差进行汇总。逻辑回归用于评估与男性参与感相关的因素。P < 0.05 具有统计学意义。结果参与者的平均年龄为 32.3±6.5 岁。她们中的大多数(88.2%)表示其丈夫参与了有关母乳喂养的决策。一夫一妻制关系、受过高等教育和信奉基督教的妇女更有可能表示配偶参与了母乳喂养。结论一夫一妻制关系中受过教育的妇女更容易得到配偶的支持。有必要对妇女进行教育并普遍增强她们的能力,以确保她们采取更好的母乳喂养方式。关键词:配偶参与;母乳喂养配偶参与;母乳喂养;婴儿福利诊所;奥贡州;尼日利亚。
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Prevalence and determinant factors of low birth weight in Marrakesh province, Morocco: cross sectorial survey 摩洛哥马拉喀什省出生体重不足的发生率和决定因素:跨部门调查
Pub Date : 2024-07-11 DOI: 10.4314/ahs.v24i2.32
Soufiane Elmoussaoui, K. Kaoutar, Ahmed Chetoui, Abdeslam El Kardoudi, F. Chigr, Mounir Borrous, M. Najimi
Background: Low Birth Weight (LBW) is considered as the marker of infant wellbeing and the fundamental focus of infant health policy. The objective of this survey was to determine the prevalence of LBW and its associated factors in term new borns. Methods: The data was collected using an interviewer administered questionnaire. Both bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to identify factors associated with LBW. Results: Totally 350 mother–newborn pairs were participated in this study. Out of this, 16.7% of term neonates were found to be LBW. Of note, employed mothers, mothers having birth interval less or equal to two years, women with previous history of low birth weight and mothers living in passive smoking conditions at home during pregnancy were more likely to have low birth weight babies. Conclusion: The prevalence of LBW in our study could be considered as relatively high. It is recommended that special attention should be given to pregnant mothers to get adequate rest, attentional diet, and antenatal services available and accessible to all pregnant women. Keywords: Low birth weight; newborn; mothers; Marrakesh; Morocco.
背景:低出生体重(LBW)被认为是婴儿健康的标志,也是婴儿健康政策的基本重点。本次调查的目的是确定低出生体重儿在足月新生儿中的发病率及其相关因素。调查方法采用访谈式问卷收集数据。采用双变量和多变量逻辑回归分析来确定与低体重儿相关的因素。结果共有 350 对母亲-新生儿参与了这项研究。其中,16.7%的足月新生儿为低体重儿。值得注意的是,有工作的母亲、生育间隔少于或等于两年的母亲、曾有过出生体重不足病史的妇女以及怀孕期间在家中生活在被动吸烟环境中的母亲更有可能生出出生体重不足的婴儿。结论在我们的研究中,低出生体重儿的发生率相对较高。建议应特别注意让孕妇得到充足的休息、注意饮食,并为所有孕妇提供产前服务。关键词低出生体重;新生儿;母亲;马拉喀什;摩洛哥。
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Factors influencing utilisation of cervical cancer screening services among HIV positive women attending care and treatment centres in Kinondoni municipality, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 影响坦桑尼亚达累斯萨拉姆省 Kinondoni 市护理和治疗中心的 HIV 阳性妇女利用宫颈癌筛查服务的因素
Pub Date : 2024-07-11 DOI: 10.4314/ahs.v24i2.5
Eliena Kisaka, T. Kabalimu, I. Semali, Y. Mashalla
Background: Cervical cancer is among the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among HIV+ve women. Objective: To determine factors influencing utilisation of cervical cancer screening among HIV+ve women attending Cancer Treatment and Care in Kinondoni Municipality, Dar es Salaam. Methods: Cross-sectional study among HIV+ve women was carried out between September and October 2021; collected using a standardised questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, bivariate and multivariate analyses were used to determine cervical cancer extent and association of predictors of cervical cancer screening. Results: 230 HIV+ve women aged 21–60 years were interviewed. Only 47% had screened for cervical cancer. Low knowledge of HIV+ve as risk significantly associated with less likelihood to screen for cervical cancer [AOR 0.49, 95% CI (0.253-0.957, P = 0.037)]. Parity of 3 or more was twice likely to screen for cervical cancer [AOR 2.124, 95% CI (1.012-4.456, P = 0.046)]; and housewives were 2.5 more likely to screen for cervical cancer [AOR 2.594, 95% CI (1.149-5.853, P = 0.002)]. Lack of knowledge on preventive measures was less associated with likelihood to screen [AOR 0.114, 95% CI (0.013-0.972, P = 0.047)]. Conclusion: Lack of knowledge on HIV+ve and prevention, age and parity are likely to influence utilisation of cervical cancer screening services. Keywords: Cervical cancer; HIV positive women.
背景:宫颈癌是 HIV 感染者中癌症相关死亡的主要原因之一。目的确定影响达累斯萨拉姆省 Kinondoni 市接受癌症治疗和护理的 HIV+ve 女性接受宫颈癌筛查的因素。方法:横断面研究在 2021 年 9 月至 10 月期间对 HIV+ve 妇女进行了横断面研究,并使用标准化问卷进行收集。采用描述性统计、双变量和多变量分析来确定宫颈癌的程度以及宫颈癌筛查预测因素之间的关联。结果:230 名 21-60 岁的 HIV+ve 妇女接受了访谈。只有 47% 的人接受过宫颈癌筛查。对 HIV+ve 风险的低认知度与宫颈癌筛查可能性的降低有明显关联[AOR 0.49,95% CI (0.253-0.957,P = 0.037)]。3 胎或 3 胎以上的妇女接受宫颈癌筛查的可能性是其他妇女的两倍[AOR 2.124,95% CI (1.012-4.456,P = 0.046)];家庭主妇接受宫颈癌筛查的可能性是其他妇女的 2.5 倍[AOR 2.594,95% CI (1.149-5.853,P = 0.002)]。缺乏预防措施知识与筛查可能性的关系不大[AOR 0.114,95% CI (0.013-0.972,P = 0.047)]。结论对 HIV+ve 和预防知识的缺乏、年龄和奇偶性可能会影响宫颈癌筛查服务的利用率。关键词:宫颈癌;HIV 阳性妇女宫颈癌;HIV 阳性妇女
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Evaluating the knowledge, practice and experience about management of Parkinson’s Disease among physiotherapists in Ghana: a cross-sectional survey 评估加纳物理治疗师对帕金森病管理的知识、实践和经验:横断面调查
Pub Date : 2024-07-11 DOI: 10.4314/ahs.v24i2.45
Mary Agoriwo
Background: Parkinson’s disease (PD) presents with numerous functional disabilities which require specific expertise for effective management. Objective: To describe the level of PD-specific expertise among physiotherapists (PTs) in Ghana and establish the association between the level of expertise, practice duration and number of persons with PD treated annually. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among PTs. A 25-item questionnaire was validated, piloted and distributed to PTs during an annual general meeting. Microsoft Excel 2016 and the Kruskal-Wallis test were used to perform descriptive statistical analysis and test for association respectively. Results: There was a 70% (n=42/60) response rate. Overall, 50%-90% of the participating PTs had limited knowledge about the cardinal motor signs, non-motor symptoms, motor complications of PD and setting of treatment goals. There was no significant association between participants’ level of PD-Specific expertise and practice duration and number of persons with PD treated annually. Conclusion: The PTs exhibited inadequate knowledge about PD and its management. This limitation was not influenced by PTs practice duration or number of persons with PD treated annually. The immediate need for PD-specific training for PTs in Ghana is crucial to enhance PTs’ expertise in the management of persons with PD. Keywords: Parkinson’s disease; physiotherapy; professional knowledge.
背景:帕金森病(Parkinson's disease,PD)会导致多种功能障碍,需要特殊的专业知识才能有效治疗。目的描述加纳物理治疗师(PTs)的帕金森病专业知识水平,并确定专业知识水平、从业时间和每年治疗的帕金森病患者人数之间的关联。调查方法对物理治疗师进行了横断面调查。在一次年度大会期间,对 25 个项目的调查问卷进行了验证、试用和分发。使用 Microsoft Excel 2016 和 Kruskal-Wallis 检验分别进行描述性统计分析和关联检验。结果:回复率为 70%(n=42/60)。总体而言,50%-90%的参与调查的康复治疗师对主要运动症状、非运动症状、运动并发症和治疗目标的设定了解有限。参与者的帕金森病专业知识水平与执业时间和每年治疗的帕金森病患者人数之间无明显关联。结论:康复治疗师对帕金森病及其治疗的认识不足。这一局限性与康复治疗师的执业时间或每年治疗的脊髓灰质炎患者人数无关。加纳急需对康复治疗师进行针对帕金森病的培训,这对提高康复治疗师在帕金森病患者管理方面的专业知识至关重要。关键词帕金森病;物理治疗;专业知识。
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Causes, management outcome, and associated factors in patients admitted with a diagnosis of intestinal obstruction to Ambo University Referral Hospital: a 3-year retrospective chart review 安博大学转诊医院收治的诊断为肠梗阻的患者的病因、治疗结果和相关因素:3 年回顾性病历审查
Pub Date : 2024-07-11 DOI: 10.4314/ahs.v24i2.36
Erko Beyene, Meti Negassa
Background: Intestinal obstruction is a major cause of surgical admissions in African countries. In this study, we assessed the causes, management outcome and associated factors among patients admitted with the diagnosis of intestinal obstruction to AURH. Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted on all patients admitted to AURH with the diagnosis of intestinal obstruction from September 2017G.C. to August 2020G.C. Results: Sigmoid volvulus and Adhesions were the most common causes of large bowel obstruction and small bowel obstruction, respectively accounting for 85.4% and 37.3% of cases. 203(69.3%) patients were managed operatively among which 70(23.9%) had unfavorable outcome. The mortality rate of intestinal obstruction in our study population was 5.5%. Factors which had significant association with management outcome were length of hospital stay, history of abdominal surgery and history of intestinal obstruction. Conclusion: The most common causes of intestinal obstruction in our study population were similar to the one’s implicated in other studies done in the low-income countries. There is relatively high rate of unfavorable outcome which calls for further investigation as to why this is occurring. We recommend also interventions to be implemented to reduce the causes of morbidity and mortality related to intestinal obstruction found in this study. Keywords: Intestinal obstruction; management outcome; causes of intestinal obstruction.
背景:肠梗阻是非洲国家外科住院病人的主要病因。在这项研究中,我们评估了因诊断为肠梗阻而入住 AURH 的患者的病因、治疗结果和相关因素。研究方法对2017年9月至2020年8月期间AURH收治的所有诊断为肠梗阻的患者进行回顾性病历审查:乙状结肠旋涡和粘连是导致大肠梗阻和小肠梗阻的最常见原因,分别占85.4%和37.3%。203例(69.3%)患者接受了手术治疗,其中70例(23.9%)的治疗效果不佳。在我们的研究人群中,肠梗阻的死亡率为 5.5%。住院时间、腹部手术史和肠梗阻病史与治疗结果有重要关系。结论在我们的研究人群中,最常见的肠梗阻原因与其他低收入国家的研究结果相似。不利结果的发生率相对较高,这就需要进一步调查发生这种情况的原因。我们还建议实施干预措施,以减少本研究中发现的与肠梗阻有关的发病率和死亡率。关键词肠梗阻;管理结果;肠梗阻的原因。
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