Introduction: The folk medicine which is available such as herb, flora, found and minerals. The people taking some treatment for improving health and treat the person which lies in ancient times. Some of the people of the alternative system such as homeopathy, Ayurveda, Siddha, U...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i39A32153
Nzoia River Basin is one of the regions in Kenya that is highly vulnerable to climate change. An understanding of community knowledge and perception on climate change and drinking water supply will provide strategic directions for national and county government policy, adaptation...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2021/v16i130237
Aims: To determine medical students’ knowledge of COVID-19 pandemic and their willingness to participate in medical response to it and the associated factors. Study Design: Cross-sectional study involving use of online self-administered questionnaire developed by the author was a...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2021/v33i1731026
Background: Waste disposal and collection, processing, transportation and dumping of waste - the 'waste management process' - is important for both public health and aesthetic and environmental reasons. The study uncontrolled hazards waste from the industry after mixing with muni...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i38B32101
Medical waste is contagious and potentially dangerous. It causes substantial health risks to the environment and requires special treatment and care before being disposed of. With an ever-increasing number of hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic laboratories, the problem is getting...
Background: Substance abuse refers to the use of all chemicals, drugs and industrial solvents that can produce dependence (psychological and physical). It can also be referred to as the repeated non-medical use of potentially addictive chemical and organic substances. There is po...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2021/v16i130167
Grace Okaliwe, Glory Mbe Egom Nja, Isaac Olushola Ogunkola, Regina Idu Ejemot-Nwadiaro & Don Eliseo Lucero-Prisno III·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2021
Background: Breast cancer is the commonest cancer among women globally. Early screening remains a critical approach to reducing morbidity and mortality. Mammography, one of such screening tools, is vital in improving outcomes and survival. However, poor knowledge and ignorance ha...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i830351
Background: Cervical cancer (CC) is a worldwide disease, with 85% of new cases occurring in developing countries in general and Africa south of the Sahara in particular. Aim: The objective of this study was to find possible factors that could affect knowledge about CC and some CC...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2021/v33i1631004
The present study was carried out during 2020-21 in Thoubal and Bishnupur districts of Manipur state to assess the knowledge of aromatic black rice growers regarding the benefits provided under the Mission Organic Value Chain Development Scheme (MOVCDS). One hundred eighty aromat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2021/v39i730612
Introduction: Osteoporosis is a common skeletal disease that is characterized by reduction of bone mass and loss of bone microarchitecture leading to increased risk of bone fractures. Objective: To assess knowledge, awareness and practices of Saudi females about osteoporosis. Met...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i36B31953
Malaria is a parasitic disease that causes morbidity and mortality in many areas of the world especially in Sub-Saharan Africa and particularly in Cameroon. It is characterised by febrile manifestation, liver inflammation and anaemia. Toxoplasmosis is another parasitic infection...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2021/v33i1530993
Aims: The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the level of knowledge and attitude of schoolteachers in Brunei towards emergency dental trauma management. A secondary objective was to investigate the association between knowledge and attitude of schoolteachers towards...
Aims: This study aims to assess the knowledge and practice of food hygiene among food vendors in primary schools within Sokoto metropolis. Study Design: A cross-sectional descriptive study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in Sokoto metropolis, Northwest Nige...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i930481
Aims: To assess the level of knowledge of HIV transmission and prevention and identify factors influencing the awareness of HIV transmission and prevention among military personnel in Nigeria. Study design: A cross-sectional study. Place and duration of study: The Nigerian Defens...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2021/v10i230130
Background: Eclampsia is a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy; it is major global health problem and a common medical complication of pregnancy among pregnant women residing in low and middle income countries. It is the development of convulsions and or coma that is not related t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i630333