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International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health

Published by SCIENCEDOMAIN international · ISSN (electronic) 2278-1005

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Contribution to the Occurrence of the Blackfly (Diptera:Similiidae) in the Palestinian Territories, West Bank

Shadi Adawi, Elias Handal, Mohamed Salah Romdhane & Leila Hmida · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2023

Aims: The primary objective of the study was to gather evidence regarding the presence of black fly fauna in the Palestinian environment. The research extensively examined breeding sites and habitats, as well as studied the physiochemical parameters of the water in these breeding...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i171470

Assessment of Use of Medical Forensic Evidence in Investigation and Prosecution Process of Defilement Perpetrators, A Case Study of Ruiru Sub-County, Kenya

Rose Waruguru Muchemi, John Kariuki, Zakayo Thaimuta & Peterson Kariuki · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2023

Background: Defilement has been recognized as one of the crimes in which such a ceiling in evidential presentation is critical. According to WHO statistics, More than 95 million children are abused annually, Where Africa is the most affected continent. Defilement incidences are a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i161467

Assessment of Compliance with National Guidelines on Diagnosis and Treatment of Malaria among Health Workers in Anambra State, Nigeria

Basil Izuchukwu Dim, Abuchi Emmanuel Nwafia, Christian Chibuzo Ibeh, Joy Ifeyinwa Chikwendu, Chibuzo Faustina Okoye, Kingsley Chimsorom Chilaka, Emeka Joseph Ekeocha & Chijioke Amara Ezenyeaku · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2023

Background: Malaria case management remains a crucial component of malaria control strategies. Despite the introduction of national malaria treatment guidelines and scale-up of malaria control interventions in Nigeria, shreds of evidence have shown some deviations from the guidel...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i161466

Knowledge and Utilization of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) in Evaluating Unconscious Patients among Clinical Nurses in a Nigerian Referral Health Centre

Galadima, A. U. · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2023

Introduction: Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is the foundation of the neurological appraisal of patients utilized by both nursing and clinical staff. The study was conducted to ascertain the level of knowledge, utilization and variables that prevent nurses using the GCS to evaluate unc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i161465

Attitudes and Practices of Insecticide Treated Bed Nets Usage among Rural Dwellers in Oyo State, Nigeria

N. C. Ekeleme, C. E. Ijioma, N. A. Unachukwu, P. I. Ejikem, J. E. Areh, C. I. Ogwu, E. O. Jeffery, I. J. Esangbedo, A. C. Amuta, P. C. Ojiri, N. O. Amoji, O. E. Aminu-Ayinde, E. S. Amadi, N. Onyeukwu, I. O. Abali & A. I. Airaodion · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2023

Aim: Malaria, a life-threatening disease transmitted to humans by the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes, continues to be a significant public health issue, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. This study was aimed at understanding the attitudes and practices regarding...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i151462

The Knowledge and Utilization of Traditional Birth Attendants by Women in a Rural Community of Ilorin, Northern Nigeria

Lawal Abdulwahab, Salawu Wuraola, Makanjuola Oluwanifemi, Ambali Ambali, Alabi Oreoluwa, Kareem Ahmed, Chijindu Nwakama, Akande Maryam, Akande Tanimola, Al-Mansur Sumayya, Tijani Yusuf, Ahmed Mahmud, Aleem-Ghandi Taofeek, Adeyeye John, Nwafor Oni, Obateru Peace & Lawal Lukman · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2023

Background: One of the major factors contributing towards high maternal morbidity and mortality in many developing countries is the lack of access to skilled maternal healthcare services, as traditional birth attendants (TBAs) continue to serve as predominant providers of materna...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i161463

Determination of Plasmodial Species Prevalence among Patients Received at Cotonou Boni Clinic during Rainy Season in the Year 2022

Filémon Tokponnon, Razak Osse, Jean Gille Egui, Gylchrist Houndjo, Zoulkifilou Sare Dabou, Festus Houessinon, Idayath Gounou Yerima, Brice Fanou & Martin Akogbeto · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2023

Aims: Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites transmitted by bites from infected female anopheles. It is a preventable and treatable illness. It remains a recurring disease among public health diseases that exposes many people to a risk of infection, including c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i161464

The Liver Function Score – “ALBI” Sets Apart Melioidosis, Scrub Typhus from Viral Hepatitis, Tuberculosis, Enteric Fever in a III-II Grade Score: Useful in Machine Learning and AI

Sriram Kannan, Apoorva Pandey, Suchita Singh, Soumi Chowdhury, Venkat Abhiram Earny, Mohammed Ashiq, Vandana K. E., Chiranjay Mukhopadhyay & Harpreet Kaur · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2023

ALBI (Albumin-Bilirubin) score is routinely used in grading liver function of hepatocarcinoma and hepatitis patients. In this purposive review, the published values of serum albumin, bilirubin in Viral hepatitis, Tuberculosis, Scrub typhus, Enteric fever has been compared with th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i151460

Pharmaceutical Significance of Oxotungsten and Oxochromium Complexes of Schiff Bases Derived from Thiosemicarbazones

Charu Khanna, Hemendra Gautam & Rahul Shukla · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2023

The thiosemicarbazones of bis(5-chlorosalicylaldehyde), bis(trifluoroacetylacetone), and their complexes with oxotungsten and oxochromium have been produced as metal complexes. These complexes have been identified by their IR, electronic, molar, and magnetic moment spectra. These...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i151457

Prevalence and Determinants of Undetectable Viremia among Recipients of Care Receiving HIV/AIDS Care in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

R. A. Oladigbolu, D. Akpenna, C. Immanuel, E. Okwor, C. Ekeh, O. A. Akinjeji, P. Anyanwu, G. B. Obasa, F. I. Abbah, V. N. Nnanna, D. Iniama, P. Abah, C. Majekodunmi & Afamefune H. Nwafejeokwu · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2023

Background: Globally the benefits of undetectable viremia in preventing the transmission of HIV/AIDS have been established. Objective: The study aimed to assess the prevalence and determinants of undetectable viral load amongst HIV/AIDS clients receiving care and treatment in RIS...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i151458