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Mycology of Otomycosis in Port Harcourt

Ureh Annabel Oparaodu, Opubo Benedict da Lilly-Tariah & Kennedy Warriso · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2021

Tropical climate favors the growth of fungal infection in the ear resulting in otomycosis. This study is aimed at determining the predisposing factors, symptoms, prevalence and demographic data of patients diagnosed with otomycosis. This is a 1 year prospective hospital based stu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2021/v33i2331203

Prevalence of Xerostomia and Associated Systemic Risk Factors in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-sectional Study

Muhammad Mumtaz, Almuhanad Abdullah Alsuwaiket, Shammas Raza, Farhat Kazmi, Quratulain Shaikh & Afsheen Tabassum · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Purpose: Xerostomia is a feeling of dry mouth and may result in poor oral hygiene, dental caries, mucosal lesions and burning mouth syndrome. Medication, systemic diseases and stress are common etiological factors of xerostomia. The present study investigated the prevalence of xe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i56B33944

Prevalence and Pattern of Psychoactive Substance use among Senior Secondary School Students in Community Secondary School, Umuna, Orlu L.G.A

C. C. N. Vincent, Emmanuel I. Obeagu, Ifeyinwa Stephina Agu & Agnes Chinyere Onyekachi-Chigbu · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Psychoactive substance use among Secondary School Students has become an increasing public health problem in many countries. This study assessed the prevalence and patterns of psychoactive substance use among senior secondary school students of community secondary school, Umuna....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i57A33969

Prevalence and Predictors of Depression, Anxiety and Stress among Pharmacy Students from Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia

Rahaf Nabil Alaaddin, Nahla Khamis Ibrahim & Mai Kadi · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Introduction: There is an increasing concern about the effect of mental diseases on academic performance, especially among students from the health specialties. However, very limited studies were done on depression, anxiety, and stress among pharmacy students in Makkah. The curre...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i57B34036

Female Sexual Dysfunction in a Third Level Health Facility, Southern Nigeria

Oranu Emmanuel Okwudili & Owolabi Ayodeji Oluwaseun · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2021

Background: Observation during our gynaecology consultations does not tend to agree with reviews in literature suggesting high prevalence of sexual dysfunction. With this background, we decided to subject this general observation to scientific scrutiny to determine the proportion...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i1130403

A Five-Year Review of Caesarean Section at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, South-South, Nigeria

Felix Chikaike Clement Wekere, Rose Sitonma Iwo-Amah, Joseph Ngozi Kwosah, Adetomi Bademosi & Simeon Chijioke Amadi · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2021

Background: Caesarean section (CS) is a major obstetric surgery done for pregnant women and is lifesaving.  Aim: The study was aimed at reviewing CS at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH), to determine the prevalence, trend and indications, for improved manageme...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2021/v33i2331198

Assess the Prevalence for Needs of Breast Cancer Survivors' in the Oncology Ward at a Selected Tertiary Care Hospital

Yogita Autade & Grishma Chauhan · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

The unmet needs of breast cancer survivors are not being addressed as the number of survivors continues to climb. Aim and Objective: To determine the prevalence of post-treatment unmet needs and association between unmet needs of breast cancer survivors with selected demographic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i55A33799

Estimation of Hemoglobin Levels in Pregnant and Non-pregnant Women in Rafha city, Saudi Arabia

Ishraga Eltayeb M. A-Elbasit, Akbar Ali & Ali Mohammed Ahmed · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Background: Anemia is a global health problem especially affecting pregnant and non-pregnant women. Among many different causes of anemia, iron deficiency anemia is the most common cause. Hemoglobin concentration measurement is among the most commonly performed blood tests, usual...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i56A33908

Prevalence of Hypodontia in Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Digital Orthopantomographic Study

Osama Ahmed Qutub, Abdulelah Binmahfooz, Samar Hatem Abuzinadah, Ghadeer I. Basunbul, Reem Abualsaud, Esraa Ahmed Abdulghafour Attar, Khames T. Alzahrani, Mohammed Algthaiae, Abdullah Algahtani & Abdulrahman Jafar Alhaddad · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Introduction: Hypodontia or Dental agenesis; is defined as a developmental missing of any teeth, excluding the last molars. It may befall as a genetic syndrome or as a non-syndromic isolated trait. However, there is no prevalence available in our city. Aim and Objectives: The ten...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i54A33736

Prevalence of Anemia, Iron Deficiency during the Second Trimester of Gestation in Pregnant Women: A Comparative Study of Walled and New Lahore City Population

Shafia Arshad, Amina Arif, Nessar Ahmed & Javed Iqbal Wattoo · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Background: Anemia during pregnancy is common worldwide, and it is also reported in Lahore, Pakistan, but it is not well documented in women residing in the Walled City of Lahore (WC). The study was designed to compare the pregnant female population of walled and new Lahore (NC)...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i53A33664

A Structured Teaching Programme on the Knowledge and Levels of Nomophobia and its Prevention among the Selected Colleges of Surendernagar District of Gujarat

Binu Joe & C. C. Linson · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

The prevalence of nomophobia is very high among adolescents. Adolescents need to be aware of the new disease which have come across through the over usage of mobile phone. Nowadays it is very easy to convey our feelings and messages in the remote corners of the world through the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i53A33641

Prevalence of Usage of Herbal Medicine among Pregnant Women in Asaba, Delta State

Joseph Ozegbe Ebifa, Ojoye N. Briggs, Chiamaka Abiakam & Kemzi Elechi-Amadi · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2021

Introduction: In the past two decades, the use of herbal medicines has grown considerably worldwide, especially among pregnant women. Herbal medicines are plant-derived materials or preparations that have therapeutic benefits. This study was aimed at determining the proportion, p...

Open access Research Article

Mapping of Lymphatic Filariasis by Observation of Elephantiasis in Enugu State, Southeastern Nigeria

L. N. Nweke, I. O. Onyali, M. O. Iwueze, K. C. Irikannu & A. K. Sallau · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2021

Background: Lymphatic filariasis (LF) caused by filarial parasites can lead to complication like swollen legs with rough thickened skin, known as elephantiasis. A study of mapping of LF by observation of elephantiasis in five Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Enugu State. Aim: The...

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LUTS-Normal Stent VS Carbothene Stent in a Health Center- Retrospective and Prospective Study

Rohan V. Raval, M. Griffin, M. Sivasankar, P. S. Premanand, V. Kamaraj & N. Muthulatha · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Background: Ureteral stent removal is associated with some post operative symptoms such as changes in the frequency of urine,frequent nocturia, occasional episodes of blood stained urine,pain in the suprapubic region which occurs due to the material composition and the dimensions...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i48B33263

A Study to Assess the Prevalence of Nomophobia among School Going Children

Binu Joe & C. C. Linson · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Our lives have been drastically altered by smart phones. Nowadays, we can't do anything without our phones. We must analyse ourselves or think clearly in order to determine whether a cell phone is a boon or a curse. We are all a part of technoculture. Schoolchildren have also bee...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i48A33240