Contraceptive use is the intentional desire of an individual to prevent or limit pregnancy and it is one of the major components of family planning, an important pillar in the prevention of over-population, which has become a most pressing global problem. Materials and Methods:...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2021/v33i1631003
Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) have become very common condition. Brick kiln workers are a profession which is not spare from MSDs. The workers in such industries have no knowledge of ergonomics and health problems which add on to the existing MSDs. The aim of this s...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i36B31952
Samuel Sarpong Osei, Albert Kumi Awuku, Maxwell Kwasi Kporxah, Samuel Ashie Amon & Precious Kwablah Kwadzokpui·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2021
Background and Aim: Both HBV and HCV infections have for decades remained serious public health concerns infecting thousands of people and claiming the lives of millions. The detrimental effects of these viral agents on the gravid women, the infants and the general population are...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i730348
James A. Ndako, Stephen K. S. Ojo, Victor O. Fajobi, Jeremiah A. Akinwumi, Victor T. Dojumo, Akinyomade O. Owolabi, Ilochi C. Ifeanyichukwu & Obinna O. Nwankiti·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2021
Background: Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) is a worldwide health issue and a source of major concern around the globe. Infections caused by hepatitis B virus pose a major challenge to public health. This study evaluates the prevalence and transmission rate of Hepatitis B Virus infection...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i630362
Introduction: Hypothyroidism affects 2–4% of women in their reproductive years. Anovulatory cycles, luteal phase defects, hyperprolactinemia, and sex hormone imbalances are all symptoms of sex hormone imbalances are all consequences of hypothyroidism on fertility. Main Symptoms/o...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i35B31913
Aims: This study aims to compare the incident rate of sports injuries before and during the COVID-19 quarantine among active and nonactive adults and identify and compare patterns, types and sites of sports injuries. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Stud...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i35A31886
This study aims at determining the prevalence of Vibrio cholerae among the people of Andoni Local Government. One hundred stool samples were collected after administering well-structured questionnaire and were analysed with standard microbiological techniques which includes; macr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2021/v7i230212
Aim: The prevalence, sensitivity profile and resistance of Gram-positive bacteria in wounds to commercial antibiotics were ascertained in this study. Place and duration of study: University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, Akure, Nigeria, between January and June 2019. Meth...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2021/v7i230177
This study was conducted to determine the prevalence and sociodemographic predictors of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) among mothers attending antenatal clinics in Port Harcourt Local Government Area, Rivers State. A total of 487 respondents made up of women of childbearing age...
Aims: to explore the prevalence of knee symptoms in the general population of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and evaluate the impact of sports participation and other demographic variables on the progression of knee symptoms in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Study design: Cross-sectional study Pl...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i32A31729
Thiéry Ndong Mba, Anita Christel Elvire Mbongo-Kama, Cédric Sima Obiang, Rick Léonid Ngoua Meye Misso, Arnault Mafoumbi, Joseph Privat Ondo, Louis Clément Obame Engonga, Patrick Mickala & Edouard Nsi Emvo·Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases·2021
Multi-resistant bacteria (MRB) pose a global health problem. They lead to increased morbidity, mortality and hospital costs. The main objective of this study is to study the prevalence, circulation and characterization of multi-resistant bacteria. This is a prospective cross-sect...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2021/v7i230210
Background: Post neonatal tetanus, a vaccine preventable disease is a cause of childhood morbidity and mortality in many developing countries including Nigeria. This study was carried out to determine the prevalence, clinical profile and outcome of children with post-neonatal tet...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2021/v7i130209
Background: Hyperlipidemia is a therapeutic word that indicates unusually increased levels of lipids in the blood, which is generally termed as increased cholesterol. There are mainly 2categories of cholesterol known as high-density lipoprotein, also known as good cholesterol and...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i31A31665
Aim: To determine the prevalence of Streptococcus pnenumoniae in pnenumonia patients attending Madonna Catholic Hospital, Umuahia; Abia State. Methods: The study was a cross-sectional study on the prevalence of Streptococcus pnenumoniae among patients in Madonna Catholic Hospital...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2021/v9i430216
G. U. Amana, J. C. Ozougwu, I. C. Okoye, C. A. Imakwu, O. P. Okeke, I. Nwachukwu, J. E. Ekeleme, J. Idakwo & J. C. Ogbodo·South Asian Journal of Parasitology·2021
Parasites infect nearly every species of animals, nevertheless the majority are inadequately studied except they have proven economic, medical or conservation significance. The role of parasites in the decline of anuran population is not clearly understood, therefore this study i...