Journal Issue: Afr Health Sci Volume 24(1);  2024 Mar

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Volume 24(1);  2024 Mar

Editorial

Editor's choice: Tackling infectious diseases, NCDs and sexual reproductive health issues as we enter our 24th year of remarkable growth
James K Tumwine
Afr Health Sci. 2024 Mar; 24(1): i–iii. doi: 10.4314/ahs.v24i1.1
PMCID:
PMC11217838
Article PDF–144K

Articles

Effects of SNPs on TNF-α and IL-10 cytokine expression in TB and HIV patients in the Capricorn district, Limpopo Province, South Africa
Mosebo A Manabile, Tibello C Maguga-Phasha, Marema E Makgatho
Afr Health Sci. 2024 Mar; 24(1): 1–9. doi: 10.4314/ahs.v24i1.2
PMCID:
PMC11217856
Abstract Article PDF–340K
Haematological parameter among drug resistant tuberculosis patients in Ibadan
Pelumi Daniel Adewole, Tosin Deborah Ogundipe, Olumuyiwa Samuel Alabi, Abdulrazak Nuhu
Afr Health Sci. 2024 Mar; 24(1): 10–15. doi: 10.4314/ahs.v24i1.3
PMCID:
PMC11217830
Abstract Article PDF–248K
Prevalence of HIV, HBV and HCV among livestock merchants and slaughterhouse workers in Ibadan, Nigeria
Adewale V Opayele, Olamide T Arege, Adedayo O Faneye, David O Olaleye, Georgina N Odaibo
Afr Health Sci. 2024 Mar; 24(1): 16–24. doi: 10.4314/ahs.v24i1.4
PMCID:
PMC11217837
Abstract Article PDF–277K
Preconception and contraceptive care for women living with HIV/AIDS attending antiretroviral treatment clinics in Lagos State, Nigeria
Samuel Oyibo, Atariata Oghenewoke, Mary Odeyemi Balogun, Ugbe Maurice-Joel Ugbe
Afr Health Sci. 2024 Mar; 24(1): 25–35. doi: 10.4314/ahs.v24i1.5
PMCID:
PMC11217828
Abstract Article PDF–278K
Sociodemographic predictors of beliefs about getting HIV infection by witchcraft or supernatural means: a population-based study of 15335 Senegalese women
Amr Ehab El-Qushayri, Amira Yasmine Benmelouka
Afr Health Sci. 2024 Mar; 24(1): 36–41. doi: 10.4314/ahs.v24i1.6
PMCID:
PMC11217827
Abstract Article PDF–213K
Barriers to enrolment of clients into community client led anti-retroviral therapy delivery (CCLAD) in selected health facilities in Kasese district, Uganda
Kizito Omona, Alex Bwogi Kanyerezi
Afr Health Sci. 2024 Mar; 24(1): 42–58. doi: 10.4314/ahs.v24i1.7
PMCID:
PMC11217835
Abstract Article PDF–681K
A retrospective study of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever in Iraq
Doaa Adnan Shaker, Muna Tawfeeq Abd, Nawar Jassim Alsalih, Sinan Ghazi Mahdi, Mohenned Alsaadawi, Ihab Raqeeb Aakef, Tareq Jafaar Aljandeel
Afr Health Sci. 2024 Mar; 24(1): 59–68. doi: 10.4314/ahs.v24i1.8
PMCID:
PMC11217854
Abstract Article PDF–288K
Clinicopathological study of otomycosis in a tertiary hospital in South-west Nigeria
Olusola A Sogebi, Emmanuel A Oyewole, Olubunmi A Osinupebi
Afr Health Sci. 2024 Mar; 24(1): 69–75. doi: 10.4314/ahs.v24i1.9
PMCID:
PMC11217849
Abstract Article PDF–227K
The effect of midwifery students' changing life conditions and e-learning experiences on the state of their anxiety and hopelessness during the Covid-19 pandemic
Mesude Uluşen, Filiz Aslantekin Özçoban, Elif Çilesiz
Afr Health Sci. 2024 Mar; 24(1): 76–90. doi: 10.4314/ahs.v24i1.10
PMCID:
PMC11217822
Abstract Article PDF–388K
A case report: recurrent anemia related to long term acyclovir use in a pregnant HIV infected Ugandan
Mariam Nambuya, H Mayanja-Kizza
Afr Health Sci. 2024 Mar; 24(1): 91–93. doi: 10.4314/ahs.v24i1.11
PMCID:
PMC11217847
Abstract Article PDF–155K
Transfusion transmitted infections among blood donors of Kamenge Teaching Hospital blood bank in Burundi
Epipode Ntawuyamara, Astere Manirakiza, Ferdinand Nduwimana, Arnaud Iradukunda, Ramadhan Nyandwi, Dionys Nsanzabagenzi
Afr Health Sci. 2024 Mar; 24(1): 94–103. doi: 10.4314/ahs.v24i1.12
PMCID:
PMC11217855
Abstract Article PDF–310K
Can reproductive health services be used to screen for sexual and gender-based violence in post-conflict Northern Uganda? – a pilot study
Keneth Opiro, Francis Pebolo Pebalo, Neil J Scolding, Charlotte Scolding
Afr Health Sci. 2024 Mar; 24(1): 104–111. doi: 10.4314/ahs.v24i1.13
PMCID:
PMC11217829
Abstract Article PDF–244K
Physical and psychological health consequences of intimate partner violence among married primary school teachers in Delta South Senatorial Zone of Delta State, Nigeria: Implication for marital stability
Eucharia N Aye, Eze Fidelis Amaeze, Romanus W Aye, Celestine O Eze, Amobi J Onumonu, Chizoba L Obikwelu, Theresa O Oforka
Afr Health Sci. 2024 Mar; 24(1): 112–118. doi: 10.4314/ahs.v24i1.14
PMCID:
PMC11217852
Abstract Article PDF–214K
Factors influencing use of contraceptives among literate married women in Ogbomoso South Local Government Area, Oyo State
Lateef Omotosho Adegboyega, Adeola Abideen Adewusi
Afr Health Sci. 2024 Mar; 24(1): 119–126. doi: 10.4314/ahs.v24i1.15
PMCID:
PMC11217841
Abstract Article PDF–275K
Attitude to cervical cancer screening and human papillomavirus testing experience in self-sampled Nigerian women
Ayokunle Moses Olumodeji, Ayodeji Kayode Adefemi, Modupe Olatokunbo Adedeji, Ayokunle Adedayo Ogunyemi, Ifeanyichukwu Augustine Onyeodi, Kabiru Afolarin Rabiu, Olurotimi Ireti Akinola
Afr Health Sci. 2024 Mar; 24(1): 127–134. doi: 10.4314/ahs.v24i1.16
PMCID:
PMC11217832
Abstract Article PDF–255K
Effect of occupational exposure to vat-textile dyes on follicular and luteal hormones in female dye workers in Abeokuta, Nigeria
Oluwatosin O Soyinka, Akinwunmi F Akinsanya, Festus A Odeyemi, Adebayo A Amballi, Kolawole S Oritogun, Omobola A Ogundahunsi
Afr Health Sci. 2024 Mar; 24(1): 135–144. doi: 10.4314/ahs.v24i1.17
PMCID:
PMC11217824
Abstract Article PDF–255K
The use of antenatal corticosteroids in preterm labour for the prevention of perinatal mortality in hospitals in Tanzania
Stanley Mwita
Afr Health Sci. 2024 Mar; 24(1): 145–150. doi: 10.4314/ahs.v24i1.18
PMCID:
PMC11217836
Abstract Article PDF–205K
Women's experience of preterm birth in an East African context: a qualitative study
Thomas Asmelash Habtu, Andrea Barnabas Pembe, Faraja Chiwanga, Jon Øyvind Odland, Elisabeth Darj
Afr Health Sci. 2024 Mar; 24(1): 151–162. doi: 10.4314/ahs.v24i1.19
PMCID:
PMC11217843
Abstract Article PDF–295K
Kenyan adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) increase diabetic knowledge and self-efficacy and decrease hemoglobina1c levels post-educational program
Sabina Jeruto Bett, Jochebed Bosede Ade-Oshifogun
Afr Health Sci. 2024 Mar; 24(1): 163–170. doi: 10.4314/ahs.v24i1.21
PMCID:
PMC11217845
Abstract Article PDF–360K
Knowledge, attitudes and practices towards glycemic control among persons with diabetes mellitus at two tertiary hospitals in Uganda
Daphine Ninsiima, Timothy Lwanga, Gerald Kevin Oluka, Emmanuel Oguti Okodoi, William Aine, Henry Lwibasira, Brian Ndibarema, Hama Abaho, Ronald Olum, Irene Andia-Biraro, Felix Bongomin
Afr Health Sci. 2024 Mar; 24(1): 171–186. doi: 10.4314/ahs.v24i1.22
PMCID:
PMC11217846
Abstract Article PDF–338K
Glycemic control and its associated factors among adult diabetic patients in Southern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
Ageze Abose, Aklilu Getachew, Fanta Obsa, Shiferaw Bekele, Kassahun Haile, Selamu Abose
Afr Health Sci. 2024 Mar; 24(1): 187–197. doi: 10.4314/ahs.v24i1.23
PMCID:
PMC11217842
Abstract Article PDF–279K
The distribution of esophageal cancer patients enrolled in care at the Uganda Cancer Institute by sub-regions, districts and ethnicity
Siraji Obayo, Yusuf Mulumba, Cheryl L Thompson, Michael K Gibson, Matthew M Cooney, Jackson Orem
Afr Health Sci. 2024 Mar; 24(1): 198–205. doi: 10.4314/ahs.v24i1.24
PMCID:
PMC11217853
Abstract Article PDF–274K
Trazodone-induced parkinsonism in a middle-aged male: A case report
Hossam Tharwat Ali, Ziad Ashraf Soliman, Firas Aborigiba, Ana Leticia Fornari Caprara, Jamir Pitton Rissardo
Afr Health Sci. 2024 Mar; 24(1): 206–212. doi: 10.4314/ahs.v24i1.25
PMCID:
PMC11217839
Abstract Article PDF–207K
Trends in childhood intussusception in a Nigerian tertiary hospital
Uchechukwu Obiora Ezomike, Emmanuel Ifeanyi Nwangwu, Isaac Sunday Chukwu, Sampson Chukwuemeka Aliozor, Chukwuka Arinze Onwuzu, Elochukwu Perpetua Nwankwo, Sebastian Okwuchukwu Ekenze
Afr Health Sci. 2024 Mar; 24(1): 213–219. doi: 10.4314/ahs.v24i1.26
PMCID:
PMC11217844
Abstract Article PDF–214K
Curosurf surfactant application on preterm babies with respiratory complications-health-economic benefits
Anna Mihaylova, Kilova Kristina, Petya Kasnakova, Stanislav Gueorguiev, Petkova Gueorguieva, Desislava Bakova, Nikoleta Parahuleva
Afr Health Sci. 2024 Mar; 24(1): 220–227. doi: 10.4314/ahs.v24i1.27
PMCID:
PMC11217823
Abstract Article PDF–337K
Newborn and infant hearing screening for early detection of hearing loss in Nairobi, Kenya
Serah Ndegwa, Debara Tucci, James Lemons, Florence Murila, Susan Shepherd, Moses Mwangi, Isaac Macharia, John Ayugi
Afr Health Sci. 2024 Mar; 24(1): 228–238. doi: 10.4314/ahs.v24i1.28
PMCID:
PMC11217834
Abstract Article PDF–394K
Nutritional status of school children in South-west Nigeria: Inferences from a national homegrown school feeding programme
Taiwo Akinyode Obembe, Ayoola Oluwaseun Bosede, Oluwaseun Ariyo, Folashayo I P Adeniji, Abiodun Olaoye, Ayodeji Mathew Adebayo
Afr Health Sci. 2024 Mar; 24(1): 239–249. doi: 10.4314/ahs.v24i1.29
PMCID:
PMC11217831
Abstract Article PDF–248K
Knowledge, attitude and practices towards oral health among secondary school students in Huye district, Rwanda
John M Bayingana, Geofrey Shyaka, Japheths Ogendi
Afr Health Sci. 2024 Mar; 24(1): 250–261. doi: 10.4314/ahs.v24i1.30
PMCID:
PMC11217848
Abstract Article PDF–304K
Exploring patient referral practices of traditional healthcare practitioners in Soshanguve, Gauteng Province, South Africa
Eugene Musiiwa Makhavhu, Mmajapi Elizabeth Masala-Chokwe, Tendani Sara Ramukumba
Afr Health Sci. 2024 Mar; 24(1): 262–268. doi: 10.4314/ahs.v24i1.31
PMCID:
PMC11217840
Abstract Article PDF–202K
Elderly people's perceptions on the use of mobile phones to support the self-management of long-term illnesses at Kiruddu National Referral Hospital
Peterson Mulinde
Afr Health Sci. 2024 Mar; 24(1): 269–278. doi: 10.4314/ahs.v24i1.32
PMCID:
PMC11217833
Abstract Article PDF–238K
Use of mobile hospitals to improve access to health services and promote primary health care: lessons from Zambia (2011-2018)
Kabaso Kabwe
Afr Health Sci. 2024 Mar; 24(1): 279–287. doi: 10.4314/ahs.v24i1.33
PMCID:
PMC11217826
Abstract Article PDF–227K
Deodorant use and related adverse effects: A cross-sectional survey among Palestinian students
Iyad Ali, Naser Shraim, Anwar Younes, Reem Sawafta, Asma Sbeih, Samar Khater
Afr Health Sci. 2024 Mar; 24(1): 288–294. doi: 10.4314/ahs.v24i1.34
PMCID:
PMC11217851
Abstract Article PDF–217K
The cytotoxic, genotoxic and mitotoxic effects of Atractylis gummifera extract in vitro
Awatif Boumaza, Ali Ergüç, Hilmi Orhan
Afr Health Sci. 2024 Mar; 24(1): 295–306. doi: 10.4314/ahs.v24i1.35
PMCID:
PMC11217825
Abstract Article PDF–412K
The Frequencies distribution of CYP3A5 rs776746 and ABCB1 rs1045642 polymorphisms in the west Algerian population and relationships with pharmacogenetics
Amina Ammour, Meriem Aberkane, Abdallah Boudjema, Wefa Boughrara, Sounnia Mediene Benchekor
Afr Health Sci. 2024 Mar; 24(1): 307–312. doi: 10.4314/ahs.v24i1.36
PMCID:
PMC11217850
Abstract Article PDF–228K
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