Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the awareness and practices of dental waste management among dental students at College of Dentistry, Taibah University, Madinah Saudi Arabia. Methodology: An observational analytical cross-sectional study was conducted at Coll...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/45240
Monday N. Igwe, Emmanuel O. Olose, Afamefuna O. Okeke, Miriam C. Aguocha, Okwudili Obayi, Appolos C. Ndukuba, Richard Ewah & Kehinde O. Bankole·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2018
Objectives: This study assessed the level of knowledge and attitudes of resident anaesthetic doctors, anaesthetic nurses and psychiatric nurses working at a teaching hospital in southeast Nigeria towards electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Methods: This was a cross-sectional study i...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2018/40326
An efficient ambulance services is an integral component of EMS (Emergency Medical services). This paper attempts to establish a cost-efficient ambulance service appropriate for community critical care transport needs in Kenya on basis of data collected in Machakos County. A desc...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2018/41879
Beatrice Aguti, Godfrey Kalema, Dinah Maria Lutwama, Martin Loy Mawejje, Emmanuel Mupeyi, David Okanya, Rebecca Nekaka & Yahaya Gavamukulya·Microbiology Research Journal International·2018
Background: Despite the widespread national intervention strategies to curb its occurrence, Pneumonia remains one of the leading causes of morbidity in Butaleja district. This was a cross-sectional study carried out at Busolwe Hospital and aimed at establishing the knowledge and...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2018/44179
Introduction: In the populous Nairobi peri-urban setting, growth assessment of children, under five years of age is wanting (20%). Stunting, wasting and underweight were 17.2%, 2.5% and 3.8% respectively against the national statistics of 27%, 11% and 4%. A study was undertaken t...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2018/44728
In the present study impact of developed nutrition education package was studied on awareness regarding lifestyle modification of hypertensive subjects. One hundred and twenty (120) hypertensive patients were selected from Punjab Agricultural University Hospital, Ludhiana of age...
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Research Article10.9734/CJAST/2018/43240
This study seeks to compare the senior secondary school science teachers and students’ knowledge, attitudes and practices to global warming in Kwara State, Nigeria. The descriptive research design of the ex post factor research method was adopted in this study. Simple random tech...
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Research Article10.9734/JESBS/2018/21550
Climate change is being considered as a serious threat to the livelihood of Indian farmers. Depleting groundwater table is one of the consequences of climate change. Practicing water saving technologies at the farm and household level can mitigate the effects of climate change. T...
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Research Article10.9734/AIR/2018/43316
Background: Food hygiene and safety are significant public health issues in both developed and developing nations. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of training on knowledge and practice of food hygiene and safety among food handlers in restaurants in Abakal...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/36439
Background: Cervical cancer is an important public health problem globally and in Ghana. Cure rates are high if the condition is diagnosed early. Screening plays a role in early diagnosis, but uptake of screening is low in Ghana. Aims: To examine women's awareness and factors aff...
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Research Article10.9734/JCTI/2018/43971
Introduction: Cancer of the cervix is the second most common gynaecological malignancy and the leading cause of cancer mortality among women in Cameroon. Knowledge and attitudes toward cervical cancer screening depend largely on gender and educational level. The objective of this...
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Research Article10.9734/JCTI/2018/43965
Knowledge on premarital genotyping and sickle cell disease among youths could constitute an important variable that influences their choice of spouse. The study assessed the knowledge on premarital genotyping and Sickle Cell Disease among youths in Mairi Ward, Jere Local Governme...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2018/34442
Background: Teachers as key stakeholders play vital roles in the prevention and control of diseases and health-related conditions in schools and communities. Assessment of breast cancer awareness, knowledge and screening practices among them could improve intervention strategies....
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Research Article10.9734/JCTI/2018/42635
Background: Kangaroo mother care (KMC) is a low-cost intervention in the care of neonates with numerous advantages that reduce mortality. Knowledge and attitude of health workers towards KMC influences practice. Objectives: To determine the knowledge of Nigerian health workers...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2018/42974
Adequate knowledge of cervical cancer and the patronage of available screening services in developed countries resulted in a drastic reduction in the morbidity and mortality associated with the disease. In Ghana, cervical cancer is the leading cause of gynaecological cancer-rela...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/40783