Aims: Young people especially in sub-Saharan Africa are at great risk of contracting HIV. Studies have shown that young people aged 15–24 account for an estimated 45% of new HIV infections worldwide while less than half could demonstrate accurate and comprehensive knowledge about...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2017/31970
Aims: This study aims to determine the prevalence of symptomatic vulvo-vaginal candidiasis and trichomoniasis and risk factors among women presenting at the outpatient departments of two tertiary health institutions in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Study Design: A prospecti...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2017/32057
Introduction: Mother-to-child transmission of HIV remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among under-five children in Nigeria. Aim: This study explored the perception and experience of HIV positive mothers who had accessed services for preventing mother-to-child trans...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2017/29202
Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has become a major public health problem and has affected Sub-Saharan Africa heavily. Despite awareness campaigns, preventive measures, and more recently promotion of antiretroviral regimens, the prevalence of cases and deaths has n...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2017/31495
This study was carried out to determine the knowledge and attitude of health care workers in a Federal Teaching Hospital in South West, Nigeria towards Hepatitis B vaccination and infection. This study employed a quantitative descriptive survey design, with a stratified random sa...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2017/29846
Background: Comprehensive sex education programs are most impactful when they are evidence-based and rooted in social theories that are proven to enhance adoption of healthy behaviours. This study used the reasoned action approach to investigate the socio-cognitive predictors of...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2017/30447
Aims: to detect and type genital human papillomavirus (HPV) in young female medical and nursing students. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Place of Study: The study was conducted in Harare, Zimbabwe at the College of Health Sciences, University of Zimbabwe and Harare Central...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2017/31094
Background: Renal failure is highly prevalent among persons with Human Immuno Deficiency virus (HIV) infection and is linked to high morbidity and mortality rate. Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of HIV infection on CD4+ cells, urea and creatinine of HIV pat...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2017/29915
Introduction: Mother-to-child transmission of HIV threatens the survival of children of below five years of age. Health workers play an important role in preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV. Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the programme for preve...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2016/29204
Background: Genital chlamydial infection is the most commonly reported bacterial sexually transmitted disease worldwide. It poses a public health problem of epidemic proportions. Untreated or poorly treated cases result in endosalpingeal damage and destruction of tubular architec...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2016/27420