Background: Patients on hemodialysis (HD) are at high risk of acquiring hepatitis c virus (HCV) infection which is associated with significant morbidity and mortality in this subpopulation. The aim of this work was to establish a comprehensive characterization of HCV epidemiology...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i21631
The role of Cardiac markers cannot be over-emphasized when making a diagnosis of and classifying acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Ideally, all presenting patients should be immediately evaluated with a 12 lead ECG, however, there are atypical cases that do not have clear-cut (clini...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i21630
Background: The double burden of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) with non-communicable disease is a public health problem in Sub-Saharan Africa. A study was conducted among persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) on antiretroviral therapy (ART) to assess the prevalence of overwei...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i21629
Aims: This study aimed to assess the prevalence and risk factors of diabetes and hypertension among adults Aged 50+ in Ameke Ngwo, Enugu, and identify significant demographic and lifestyle risk factors associated with these conditions. Study Design: The study employed a cross-sec...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i21628
Aims: This study aimed at assessing the prevalence of blood protozoans and their effect on IgE and Albumin levels among blood donors. Study Design: The study was a hospital-based cross-sectional analytical study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was carried out at the Regi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i21627
Focused Antenatal Care (FANC) adoption is significantly influenced by women's perceptions of pregnancy, labour, and post-partum difficulties. This study aimed to investigate the factors of uptake of specialized prenatal care services among pregnant women in Sirisia Sub- County, B...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i21626
Aim: To establish determinants to the uptake of VCT services among the healthcare workers at Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted among 193 participants selected through stratified random sampling. Data were colle...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i21625
Michelle Arias-Morales, Luis Ignacio Pérez-Velázquez, Edith Fernanda Villanueva-Méndez, Gilberto Flores-Vargas, María de Jesús Gallardo-Luna, Efraín Navarro-Olivos, Erick Olav Duran-Arredondo, Juan Carlos González-Araiza & Nicolas Padilla-Raygoza·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2025
Aims: The objective of this study is to analyze the association between low physical activity levels and the development of prediabetes in a population of adults aged 18-65, belonging to CAISES Pardo in Guanajuato, Mexico. Study Design: It was designed a cross-sectional study in...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i21624
Ekenedirichukwu Blasingame Ahaneku, Chukwuebuka Ifeanyi Okonkwo, Chinedu Anthony Ezika, Sebastine Nnamdi Ewuru, Uchenna John Iyeh, Jesuspower C. Madukwe & Darlyn Chioma Ogbusu·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2025
Background: Vaccine hesitancy is an important public health concern which leaves healthcare workers at a high risk of getting infected with COVID-19. The lack in acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine sets the stage for increased morbidity and mortality among every age group globally. Th...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i11623
Kelechi U. Imediegwu, Cynthia C. Nwachukwu, Bassey B. Asuquo, Kachisicho C. Enechionyia, Somtochukwu A. Uzodufa, Chinyere M. Ezeanolue, Mary A. Alex, Chukwunonso E. Chukwumaeze, Kosisochukwu E. Udeogu, Zimuzo O. Onah, Jennifer C. Chukwuani, Favour C. Ezem, Obinna C. Anakwue, Anita C. Aniebo, Ifeoma A. Mojekwu & Judah K. Okonkwo·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2025
Background: The COVID-19 Pandemic which took the world by a storm in the year 2020 has had a far-reaching effect on all segments of human development, and especially on education and dental surgery, through the social distancing measures and the phases of lockdowns it imposed, in...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i11622
Amged Ameen Mohammed, Salman Taha Ahmed Elmukashfi, Mohammed Abdalsalam Ahmed Ali, Hisham Nour Aldayem Altayeb, Husham M Taha Aloob & Amira. H. Arman·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2025
Background: Helicobacter pylori infection is a major gastric infection worldwide and has been associated with many gastrointestinal and non-gastrointestinal diseases including hematological disorders. Objective: Aimed to study the association between H. pylori infection and iron...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i11621
Luccheri Ndong Akomezoghe, Noé Patrick M’Bondoukwé, Reinne Moutongo Mouandza, Jacques Mari Ndong Ngomo, Bridy Chesly Moutombi Ditombi, Coella Joyce Mihindou, Dimitri Ardin Moussavou Mabicka, Mérédith Flore Ada Mengome, Bédrich Pongui Ngondza, Maryvonne Kombila, Marielle Karine Bouyou Akotet & Denise Patricia Mawili Mboumba·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2025
Introduction: Loiasis and blood mansonellosis are parasitic vector borne diseases, the most widespread in Gabon after malaria. Loiasis presents all characteristics of a Neglected Tropical Diseases with recent implication on excess mortality among hypermicrofilaremia patients and...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i11620
Introduction: The high risk of PLHIV on ART to become diabetes clients and to develop metabolic disorders is well investigated. Regular monitoring and health care is an essential requirement. A majority of HIV clients living with diabetes have poor diabetes knowledge and poor tre...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i11619
Aim: This study examined the prevalence of multiple anthropometric failures among Nigerian children under five years of age using the Composite Index of Anthropometric Failure (CIAF) and examined the interactions between wealth, residence and regional strata. Study Design: A retr...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i11618
Kelechi U. Imediegwu, Winifred U. Omene, Favour C. Ezem, Jennifer C. Chukwuani, Ogundipe M. Abiodun, Ugwujah P. Chikwesiri, Thomas U. Uku, Chinonso C. Eze, Obinna E. Okoh, Musa B. Kefas, Azumah K. Emmanuel, Chibuzor S. Okonkwo, Annabel C. Emeka-Opah, Otitodilichukwu J. Okoh & Chioma M. Onuh·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2025
Background: Medical students represent a population that is at high risk for surgical hazards in the course of their medical education. It is therefore essential for them to have adequate information regarding possible hazards as well as risk reduction precautions to take. Object...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i11617