International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health

Correlation of Small Dense Low Density Lipoprotein, Tumour Necrosis Factor - alpha with Liver Enzymes in Chronic Hepatitis B Patients

Isaac Oluwole Adediji, Adeolu Sunday Oluremi, Ayodele Ademola Adelakun, Paul Olusegun Adepoju, Dominion Akingbade, Daniel Ayandiran Aina & Joshua Ademiluyi · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2019

Aim: This study investigated the relationship between small dense low density lipoprotein (sdLDL), tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) in chronic hepatitis B patients. Duration of St...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2019/v37i430172

Phytochemical Screening and Larvicidal Activities of Some Ethnobotanicals from North Eastern Nigeria against Culicine (Dipera: Culicidae) Mosquito

J. S. Ngwamah & R. S. Naphtali · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2019

This study was aimed to investigate the insecticidal activities of some selected ethnobotanicals against culicine mosquitoes. Various part of plant material collected were extracted using Soxhlet apparatus Methanol and Petroleum ether were used as solvents. Quantitative phytochem...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2019/v37i430171

Factors Associated with Level of Patient Activation and Its Role to Glycemic Control among Adults with Type II Diabetes Attending Diabetic Clinic at Hospitals in Addis Ababa

Selomon Assefa, Kedir Endris, Demeke Ashencho & Mebrahtu Eyasu · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2019

Introduction: Lifestyle interventions as supper arranging and exercise assume a significant job in a Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) program. The impact of poly-pharmacy on way of life changes, for example, nourishment and exercise isn't surely known. Deciding and evalu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2019/v37i430170

Malaria Vector Abundance and the Incidence of Malaria Parasite amongst Students Living in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Hostels

Ebuka Kingsley Ezihe, Egbuche Chukwudi Micheal, N. Nwankwo Edith, Ukonze Chikaodili, Anumba Joseph Uche, Umenzekwe Chukwudi Christian & Ogudu Ogbonnia Emmanuel · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2019

Introduction: Malaria remains an important public health disease in both tropical and subtropical countries of Africa where transmission is mainly through the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito. Aim: The main aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of malaria...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2019/v37i430169

Abnormalities of Hemoglobin and Glucose-6-Phosphate-Dehydrogenase Deficiency in Children with Uncomplicated Malaria and Living in Banfora and Saponé, Two Different Malaria Setting of Burkina Faso

Emilie S. Badoum, Samuel S. Serme, Jean B. Yaro, Sam A. Coulibaly, Desire Kargougou, Amidou Diarra, Amidou Z. Ouédraogo, Lankoande Malik, Issa Nébié, Issiaka Soulama, Alphonse Ouédraogo, Alfred B. Tiono, Yves Traore, Sodiomon B. Sirima & Edith C. Bougouma · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2019

Aims: The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of hemoglobin abnormalities and G6PD deficiency and their respective influence on anemia occurring in less than five years old children with clinical P. falciparum malaria living in Burkina Faso. Study Design: The study was...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2019/v37i330168

Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis in Children in Port Harcourt – A Worrisome Trend

Lucy Eberechukwu Yaguo Ide, Nsirimobu Ichendu Paul & Rosemary Ogochukwu Ugwu · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2019

Background: Drug-resistant tuberculosis and multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) in particular represent a major threat to the fight against tuberculosis globally. MDR-TB presents with similar features and is transmitted in the same way as drug sensitive TB but its progressi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2019/v37i330166

Prevalence of Erectile Dysfunction and Awareness of Its Treatment in Abuja, Nigeria

S. Abu, T. Atim & N. R. Ripiye · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2019

Introduction: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the most common male sexual dysfunction all over the World. It is underestimated in developing countries including Nigeria because it is assumed not to be a life threatening condition which is associated with stigmatization and poor heal...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2019/v37i330167

Systems of Communicating Sexual and Reproductive Health Issues between Hearing Parents and Their Deaf Adolescent Children in Western Kenya

Justine Anyango Ochieng’, Harrysone Atieli, Bernard Abongo & Collins Ouma · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2019

Background: Deaf adolescent children face greater challenges in accessing information, particularly on sexual and reproductive health (SRH) than those with other forms of disability. Parents therefore represent the first source of information for such children. However, the exten...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2019/v37i330164

Malaria Preventive Practices among Under-five Children in Rivers State, Nigeria

N. I. Paul, O. Maduka, I. Chijioke-Nwauche, A. T. O. Awopeju, T. Kasso, I. L. Oboro, G. Otto, M. Ogoro, L. E. Yaguo-Ide & C. A. Nwauche · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2019

Background: Malaria is a life threatening protozoan infection and children under 5 years are one of the most vulnerable group. Good malaria preventive practices among these group is key to reducing malaria burden and its associated mortality. Objective: The aim of the study was t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2019/v37i330165

Intestinal Parasitic Infections among Patients of Psychiatric Hospital Rumuigbo, Rivers State, Nigeria

N. C. Eze, A. E. Abah & D. O. Ezeoru · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2019

This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections  among patients of psychiatric hospital Rumuigbo, Rivers State, Nigeria between June to September, 2017. Stool specimen were collected and analyzed from 203 patients for ova, larvae or cysts...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2019/v37i230163