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Self-reported Sleep Quality and Associated Factors among Undergraduate Students in a Nigerian Tertiary Institution

Oyewumi S. Oyewole, Adedotun A. Adewale & Elijah O. Oyetola · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2022

Background:  The quality and quantity of sleep is strongly related to physiological and physical health and other measures of wellbeing. Undergraduates are particularly susceptible to increasing academic and social demands that can cause sleep quality. Aim: This study aims to det...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2022/v43i1630651

Epidemiological Studies of Polyparasitism and Gender Associated Factors in Women in Igede Land

P. O. Uweh & E. A. Omudu · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2022

Introduction: Polyparasitism remains one of the most pressing public health problems with one third of the world population generally estimated to be infected. Also, Women are particularly of concern due to their gender roles which is sensitive since ill health and/or the illness...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2022/v43i1630652

Comparative Study of the Rapid Diagnostic Test and Microscopy with PCR as a Reference in Placental Malaria Diagnosis in Burkina Faso

Sawadogo Haffsatou, Zida Adama, Soulama Issiaka, Zongo Cheikna, Sawadogo Patindoilba Marcel, Guiguemde Thierry, Nikiema Seni, Sombie Salif, Tchekounou Chanolle, Sermé Sindié Samuel, Anin-Atchibri Anin Louise, Ouedraogo-Traore Rasmata, Guiguemde Tinga Robert & Savadogo Aly · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2022

Aims: The aim of this study was to assess the performance of the Rapid Diagnostic Tests and microscopy in assessing the burden of placental infection using PCR as a reference technique. Methods: This study was conducted during one year from April 2019 to March 2021 in four health...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2022/v43i1630648

Socio-environmental Factors as Determinants of Social Well-being of Adolescents in Foster Homes in Southwestern Nigeria

Christiana A. Oluwamotemi, Bolatito T. Olonisakin & Ademola L. Adelekan · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2022

Aims: This study sets to discover the socio-environmental factors as determinants of social well-being of adolescents in foster homes in Southwestern Nigeria. Study Design: This study was a descriptive survey. Study Area: The study was carried out in the six States in Southwester...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2022/v43i1530647

New Advances in Diabetes Care Group Education Research

Ling Zhang, HongMei Liu, Jing Zhang & Qian Niu · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2022

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of health education in diabetes. Methods: This study investigated 40 diabetic patients treated in a tertiary A hospital from February 2022 to May 2022 through convenient nearby sampling. Eligible patients were evaluated by...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2022/v43i1530646

Clinical Characteristics and Etiology of Chronic Liver Disease among Egyptian Patients in Nile Delta: A Clinical Study

Mortada M. Abd-Elrazek, Nashwa M. El-Gharabawy, Samir A. Atlam & Mamdouh A. Gabr · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2022

Background: Chronic liver disease (CLD) is an extremely common clinical condition that causes significant morbidity and mortality and was responsible for 1.3 million deaths worldwide. There had been a 46% increase in CLD mortality in the world between 1980 and 2013 and most of th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2022/v43i1530645

Neglected Tropical Diseases of Public Health Importance in India: Current Status and the Way Ahead

Vikramaditya Rai · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2022

Introduction: In global health, critical challenges have erupted from infectious diseases, including the emergence and re-emergence of old and new infectious diseases. This is directly attributed to rapid human development including massive demographic changes, increasing populat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2022/v43i1530644

The Prevalence Study of Urinary Schistosomiasis among the Primary School Pupils in Kisayhip, Bassa Local Government Area, Plateau State-Nigeria

O. C. Ezeanyagu, E. O. Onosakponome, O. R. Ejinaka, C. U. Nyenke & M. U. Obeta · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2022

Schistosomiasis is a chronic disease caused by parasitic flat worms also known as trematodes, which belongs to the genus Schistosoma. Schistosomiasis is considered to be the third most acute tropical illnesses globally, after malaria and helminthiasis as it is a main origin of mo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2022/v43i1430642

Universal Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assays (ELISA) and Utility in the Detection of Antibodies against Salmonella spp. in Several Animal Species

Angel A. Justiz-Vaillant, Belkis Ferrer-Cosme & Suzette Curtello · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2022

The aim of this study was to confirm the feasibility of using hybrid immunoglobulin-binding reagents in ELISAs for IgG/IgY detection and detection of specific antibodies against an infectious microorganism (Salmonella spp.) in various animal species using a universal diagnostic E...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2022/v43i1430641

Vulva Schistosomiasis Presenting as Chronic Malignant Ulcer in an HIV Patient: A Case Report and a Review of the Literature

Leonard Derkyi-Kwarteng, Ellen Ola, Stephanie K. Annan Adjei & Nathaniel K. Korsah · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2022

Schistosomiasis is a freshwater parasitic disease caused by infection with the trematode of the genus Schistosoma. The common species of Schistosoma that affect humans are the Schistosoma haematobium, S. japonicum, and S. mansoni. The clinical manifestations of Schistosoma are de...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2022/v43i1430640

Evaluation of Some Hepato- Renal Biochemical Parameters in Typhoid Fever Patients in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State Nigeria

Wankasi, Mieebi Martin, George, Gborienemi Simeon, Alabrah, Peter Waibode & Agoro, Eni-Yimini Solomon · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2022

Introduction: Typhoid fever infection is one of the most prevalent diseases in developing countries. It is caused by Salmonella species and can affect multiple organs in the body if left untreated. The purpose of this study was to determine the biochemical patterns of renal and l...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2022/v43i1430639

A Scoping Analysis of Theories, Models, and Standard Operating Procedures for the COVID-19 Pandemic in Uganda

Twaibu Semwogerere, Samuel Baker Kucel, Huzairu Igga, Badru Lusiba, Yahaya Gavamukulya, Sophie Namwanje, Richard Opaka Awichi, Joseph Matovu KB & Banson John Barugahare · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2022

The Corona Virus Disease - 19 (COVID-19) pandemic is one of the most devastating events in the history of human health for the last several decades. Our analysis aimed at a cross-section of events, models and theories surrounding the pandemic. These included mathematical modeling...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2022/v43i1430638

Patients’ Satisfaction with Telemedicine in Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia

Mamdouh Raja Alharbi & Chandra Sekhar Kalevaru · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2022

Background: There was tremendous use of telemedicine since the inception of COVID - 19 pandemic everywhere to curb the social distancing and close contact. Information and technology given new dimension of delivery of health care to the public. Objectives: To find the telemedicin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2022/v43i1330637

Assessing Health Threats of Residents Living Close to Household Refuse Collection Points in Yaoundé, Centre Region, Cameroon

Nkengazong Lucia, Kame-Ngasse Ginette Irma, Mohamadou Halmata, Kidzeru Elvis & Zebaze Togouet Serge · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2022

Aims: Household wastes constitute favorable environment for the development of human pathogens, posing thus important public health problem in the absence of appropriate waste management. This study aimed to assess health problems of people living close to household refuse collec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2022/v43i1330636