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Exploring the Relationship Between Antenatal Care and Postnatal Care to Newborn Outcomes in Borno State, Northeastern Nigeria
Gabriel Adebe,
Sadiatu Sally Obi,
Susan Mshelia
Issue:
Volume 11, Issue 1, January 2023
Pages:
1-6
Received:
23 May 2022
Accepted:
8 June 2022
Published:
9 January 2023
Abstract: The Boko Haram crisis displaced people from the community leaving very little health infrastructures that cause limited access to health services. Since then, newborn outcomes (morbidity or mortality) have been on the increase in Borno State. This study explores the relationship between antenatal care (ANC) and postnatal care (PNC) and newborn outcomes among women in Mafa local government area, Borno State. A cross-sectional study assessed data from the village health worker (VHW) project implemented in Mafa LGA, Borno State from December 2019 through November 2020. Sociocultural and quality of care factors were assessed to determine quality of health care services for 1,641 women aged 15-49 who participated in the VHW intervention. Logistic regression was applied to the data to determine how quality of care factors influence newborn outcome. The study found statistically significant result between ANC and PNC with newborn outcomes (p < 0.05). Women who attended ANC while pregnant were 0.030 times less likely (OR = 0.030, 95% CI [0.020, 0.046], p < 0.05) to experience newborn outcomes than pregnant women who did not attend ANC. Innovative and effective ANC and PNC intervention programs, together with education/health promotion interventions and policies have the potentials to address the rising newborn outcomes for people of Borno State.
Abstract: The Boko Haram crisis displaced people from the community leaving very little health infrastructures that cause limited access to health services. Since then, newborn outcomes (morbidity or mortality) have been on the increase in Borno State. This study explores the relationship between antenatal care (ANC) and postnatal care (PNC) and newborn outc...
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Knowledge and Attitude Towards Hepatitis B Virus Infection Among Nurses in Banadir Hospital, Mogadishu, Somalia
Yahye Sheikh Abdulle Hassan,
Naima Ali Mohamed,
Amina Mohamed Ali,
Farhia Abdi Nor,
Mariam Omar Ibrahim
Issue:
Volume 11, Issue 1, January 2023
Pages:
7-10
Received:
20 June 2022
Accepted:
7 July 2022
Published:
9 January 2023
Abstract: Hepatitis B (HBV) causes potentially fatal liver infection and associated significant morbidity and mortality. It is a public health problem that increases the risk of liver and bile duct carcinoma. This study aimed to assess knowledge and attitude regarding HBV infection among nurses working in Benadir hospital Mogadishu, Somalia. Methods: Descriptive hospital-based cross-sectional study design was conducted on nurses working at Benadir Hospital, Mogadishu, Somalia. A representative sample of 92 nurses working in Benadir hospital was recruited for this study in 2020, and a structured questionnaire was used to obtain and collect in-depth information on the nurse's knowledge and attitude toward HBV infection. Results: Of the 92 total respondents, the majority, 66 (72%), were females, and 47 (51%) were young and between the age of 21-30 years. Regarding the educational level, about 51 (55.4%) had a bachelor's degree. The study found that most nurses, 76 (82%), had good knowledge about HBV infection and a positive attitude of 78 (85%) towards this infection. Conclusion: The study concluded that most of the nurses working at Benadir hospital had average knowledge regarding hepatitis Virus infection and had a positive attitude regarding it. There was no significant association between levels of knowledge with selected demographic variables in the study. The study encouraged ongoing training for nurses to enhance their knowledge periodically. Also, the study suggests doing the same research but increasing the number of Nurses involved in that study to determine their level of knowledge about HB infection.
Abstract: Hepatitis B (HBV) causes potentially fatal liver infection and associated significant morbidity and mortality. It is a public health problem that increases the risk of liver and bile duct carcinoma. This study aimed to assess knowledge and attitude regarding HBV infection among nurses working in Benadir hospital Mogadishu, Somalia. Methods: Descrip...
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Analysis on the Allocation Status and Fairness of TCM Resources in Guizhou Province
Issue:
Volume 11, Issue 1, January 2023
Pages:
11-16
Received:
2 September 2022
Accepted:
22 September 2022
Published:
13 January 2023
Abstract: Background: TCM plays an important role in ensuring people's health and developing TCM undertakings. However, some studies have shown that the current allocation of TCM and health resources in China is relatively poor, and there are few regional research literature. Objective: To analyze the status and fairness of TCM (Traditional Chinese medicine) resources in Guizhou Province and provide evidence-based basis for health administrative departments. Methods: The status of TCM resources in Guizhou and the fairness of Lorentz curve, gini coefficient and health density index. Results: From 2010 to 2019, The TCM and health resources in Guizhou province have increased year by year, The average annual growth rate of TCM doctors per 1,000 people and their ownership per 100 square kilometer was 13.88% and 14.43%, respectively; Regarding the Gini coefficient, By population distribution is mainly located at 0.2-0.4, By area, the distribution is mostly below 0.3, The Gini coefficient of the economic distribution showed an overall downward trend, In 2019, Chinese pharmacists had the lowest economic distribution (0.093), The highest distribution by population distribution of practicing (assistant) physicians in 2015 (0.523); In terms of density-based exponential growth, In 2019, The highest bed density in Guizhou Province (0.3506), The lowest density of mechanism number (0.0016). Conclusion: The resources grow overall, but the total amount is relatively small; the region is unbalanced; the fairness by economic allocation is better than allocation by population than allocation by area. Therefore, the health administrative departments perform their functions, optimize the resource structure, strengthen the layout of TCM industry, give full play to the local characteristics, and stimulate the potential of TCM and health services.
Abstract: Background: TCM plays an important role in ensuring people's health and developing TCM undertakings. However, some studies have shown that the current allocation of TCM and health resources in China is relatively poor, and there are few regional research literature. Objective: To analyze the status and fairness of TCM (Traditional Chinese medicine)...
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A One-Year Epidemiological Perspective of Molar Pregnancies at Orotta Maternity Referral Hospital: Asmara, Eritrea
Dawit Estifanos,
Dawit Sereke,
Ogbaselassie Gebreamlak,
Andebirhan Tewolde,
Lidya Isack
Issue:
Volume 11, Issue 1, January 2023
Pages:
17-21
Received:
26 November 2022
Accepted:
5 January 2023
Published:
13 January 2023
Abstract: Gestational trophoblastic diseases (GTD) are a group of diseases originating from the placenta, with significant morbidity and mortality, especially in developing countries. A one-year prospective study on GTD was done to determine the incidence of GTD identify the risk factors; explain the clinical presentation; describe the management; and record the outcomes at Orotta Maternity Referral Hospital (OMRH) Asmara, Eritrea; A protocol for the prospective study of GTD was prepared with involvement of colleagues. All collected data was reviewed and finalized by the author. Statistical analysis was done using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). During the study period a total of 6845 deliveries and 45 cases of GTD were recorded at OMRH. This gives an incidence of 6.6 per 1000 deliveries. Primgravid mothers were more affected. The majority of cases were complete molar pregnancy (87%) and vaginal bleeding was the main presentation. Pregnancy test result was read as negative in 7% of cases. Of the cases followed, 77.7% recovered while 11.1% required chemotherapy because of persistent disease and 8.9% were lost to follow up. The study confirms higher incidence, of GTD in Eritrea as compared to results of some African countries. The need to strengthen histological services and quantitative serum tests were identified as crucial in the effective management of GTD at OMRH. A standard and systematic approach of diagnosis, treatment and strict fellow-up of cases is required for better outcome.
Abstract: Gestational trophoblastic diseases (GTD) are a group of diseases originating from the placenta, with significant morbidity and mortality, especially in developing countries. A one-year prospective study on GTD was done to determine the incidence of GTD identify the risk factors; explain the clinical presentation; describe the management; and record...
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