Aims: The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and attitude of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) among undergraduate (UGS) and postgraduate (PGS) Saudi female dental students in College of Dentistry, Taibah University, Al-Madinah Al Monwarah. Study Design: Observatio...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/30561
The study explores the knowledge and attitude of pregnant women towards the management of pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH). It was a descriptive study, sampling technique was purposive and data was collected using a self-administered structure questionnaire. A sample of two h...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2016/29764
Background: Healthcare workers in tertiary hospital are at the risk of exposure and possible transmission of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. This infection is a major and important occupational hazard among health care workers (HCWs), it is may be 2–10 times higher than in the...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2016/30082
Introduction: Oral health is as important as any part of the body and can greatly influence the human beings' normal life and well-being. Better oral health can be achieved with increased awareness and proper oral health practices. Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate oral...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/29778
Background: Swine flu is a major cause for concern among the common people of India and needless to say it has created fear across the various strata of the society. Aim and Objectives: To assess and compare the effectiveness of conventional teaching programme (CTP) versus inform...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2016/27893
Background: Human Papilloma virus (HPV) (Cervical growth) has overall central dissemination and is observed second most elevated recurrence in females after breast malignancy in a decade ago among developing countries. The severity of disease is related to society attitude, pract...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/29610
Aim: The study was aimed at determining the knowledge of some lifestyle diseases such as stroke, hypertension, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases and obesity by residents of Uyo Metropolis, and their practices to prevent such diseases and documenting the knowledge o...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2016/28771
Background: According to the Convention of the Right of a Child, every infants and child has the right to good nutrition. In delivery of good nutrition to the child, it is however important to encourage a child to eat in a responsive-feeding (RF) rather than forced-feeding (FF) m...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/19826
Aims: This study examined smoking prevalence and knowledge about its health implications among health care professional students in Ekiti State, South-Western Nigeria. Theoretical Framework: The Precede-Proceed Model was the theoretical framework for the study. Methodology: The r...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2016/27946
Aims: Increasing the use of family planning (FP) is essential to reducing maternal and new-born mortality rate as well as food insecurity in Nigeria. This study analyzed the knowledge, attitude and practices of women regarding utilization of family planning methods in Ogun State...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2016/29104
This study examined the knowledge and practice of exclusive breastfeeding amongst breastfeeding mothers attending Infant Welfare Clinic, Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti Nigeria. The Self-efficacy theory was used as the theoretical foundation for the study. The...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/27329
Background: Rh (Rhesus) blood group antigen especially D antigen plays a pivotal role in provision of safe blood and safe pregnancy. Antigen mismatch between blood donor and recipient or pregnant woman and the foetus sets the stage for immunohaematological complication such as ha...
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Research Article10.9734/IBRR/2016/27534
Akinbodewa Ayodeji Akinwumi, Adejumo Oluseyi Ademola, Alli Emmanuel Oladimeji, Olarewaju Cecilia Abiodun, Akinbodewa Gladys Oghenevo, Adejumo Oludamilola Adebola, Osho Patrick Olarewaju, Akinfiresoye Aanuoluwapo Olayinka & Balogun Folorunso Ojo·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2016
Aims: To determine the level of knowledge of Lassa fever among students of a Federal College of Education. Study Design: A descriptive, cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo State. Methodology: Knowledge of Lassa fever was assessed...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/26857
Aim: This was to ascertain the knowledge, attitude, practice and determinants of Prevention of Mother-to-child-transmission (PMTCT) of HIV among pregnant women in Abia State, Nigeria. Study Design: Comparative cross sectional study was used. Place and Duration of Study: Selected...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2016/26615
There is a shortage of organs for transplant globally. Malaysia has one of the lowest deceased organ donation rates in the world. The shortage in organ supply is perceived to be due to a lack of awareness and knowledge among the public and health care providers, particularly the...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/26208