Aim: The aim of this study was to explore factors that influence intentional self-poisoning among patients aged 15-30 years in Kericho County. The study's specific goals were to explore the influence of family factors, on intentional self-organophosphate poisoning. Study Design:...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i61538
Background: Suicide has been among the leading causes of death in 15-29-year-old people worldwide. Over three quarters (79%) of all suicides occur in lower and mid-level economic countries. Aim: The study's specific goal was to assess factors influencing personal specific life ev...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i61539
Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) play key roles in management of infectious diseases like cholera and other waterborne diseases; given that millions of people globally have no access to safe water. This cross-sectional study, conducted in 7 communities of Ogoni region (Khana,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i61537
Many causes, including the efficiency of plant medicines and their lower side effects when compared to contemporary medications, have contributed to the current rebirth of plant therapies. Given the current situation, basic scientific research on the therapeutic herbs utilized in...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i61535
Background: Virulence and antibiotic resistance of bacterial pathogens are one of the most universal threats to public health care. Materials: In this study, a total of two hundred and fifty-seven (257) enteric bacteria isolated from human rectal swabs and cattle dung were scree...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i61536
Watching Djakissam, Thelma Epole Agberndifor, Ndouwe Tissebe Menga Honore, Ebude Roda Nzegge, Zeuko’o Menkem Elisabeth, Yimtchi Ngassa Christian Lavoisier, Abange William Baiye & Emmanuel Rode Mengue·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2024
Background: The malaria parasite Plasmodium is intra-erythrocyte hence can be transmitted by transfusion of any blood component containing infected red blood cells. Helicobacter pylori infection affects more than half of the human population worldwide. Infection remains asymptoma...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i61534
Objective: To explore how to care for incomplete Kawasaki disease (IKD). Methods: To study the nursing of IKD caused by coronary artery disease by referring to relevant literature. Through the analysis of the existing domestic and foreign literature, it is found that correct and...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i51532
Periodontitis is a serious gum infection that damages gums and can destroy the jawbone. It is a disease of the tissue surrounding the tooth structure. It's usually brought on by bad brushing and flossing practices that let plaquea sticky layer of bacteria accumulate and solidify...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i51533
Arinze Anthony Onwuegbuna, Ugochukwu Anthony Eze, Akunne Ijeoma Apakama, Emeka Akujuobi Chianakwalam, Peter Olisa Ogazi, Chidiebele Malachy Ezeude, Bernard Chukwunonyerem Ochiogu & Anthonia Chinyelu Udeaja·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2024
Electronic Medical Records (EMR) has been an integral part of patient management in the developed world but still gradually gaining popularity in the developing world. It was met with resistance by health workers in Nigeria though this is changing in the post COVID era. However,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i51531
Introduction: The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that include ending hunger and improving nutrition, preventing child mortality, and lowering the risk of non-communicable diseases, and promoting cognitive development and education are among the many that breastfeeding is es...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i51530
Alcohol use disorder is frequently accompanied with the diverse and sometimes fatal consequence of alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS). Many patients with AUD may develop AWS during their Emergency Department stay, and AUD is one of the top causes of death worldwide. This study sum...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i51529
The COVID-19 pandemic has made a significant impact on public health globally and has unleashed an array of deficiencies that have already crippled our health care system. It also brought out the health care disparities among minorities and thrust health inequity to the limelight...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i41528
Tungiasis, commonly known as jiggers’ infestation, poses significant health challenges within the vulnerable rural population in Kenya. This parasitic skin disease is caused by the female sand flea Tunga penetrans and primarily affects individuals living in impoverished and overc...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i41527
Aim: To assess the knowledge and practice of current cord care recommendations among care givers in Yenagoa, and to identify gaps to be addressed to prevent neonatal sepsis. Study Design: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was ca...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i41524
Background: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an autosomal recessive blood disorder with multi-organ manifestations including the gall bladder. Studies have shown that individuals with sickle cell disease have strong tendency of developing pigment gallstones due to chronic red blood c...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i41525