Lower extremity amputations (LEAs) in a tertiary hospital in Togo: a retrospective analysis of clinical, biological, radiological, and therapeutic aspects
Background: We analysed the clinical, biological, radiological profiles, and therapeutic patterns of the patients who underwent a surgical lower extremity amputation (LEA) in Togo from 2010 to 2020. Methods: Retrospective analysis of clinical files of adult patients who underwent an LEA at a single centre (Sylvanus Olympio Teaching Hospital) from 1st January 2010 to 31st […]
Do educated women in Sierra Leone support discontinuation of female genital mutilation/cutting? Evidence from the 2013 Demographic and Health Survey
Introduction: Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) comprises all procedures that involve the total or partial elimination of the external genitalia or any injury to the female genital organ for non-medical purposes. More than 200 million females have undergone the procedure globally, with a prevalence of 89.6% in Sierra Leone. Education is acknowledged as a fundamental strategy […]
Serum magnesium and calcium in preeclampsia: A comparative study at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana
Background: A large percentage (16% of maternal mortality in developed countries, compared to 9% in developing countries), is due to hypertensive disorders in pregnancy. The etiology of preeclampsia remains unknown, with poorly understood pathophysiology. Magnesium and calcium play an important role in vascular smooth muscle function and therefore a possible role in the development of […]
Magnitude of husbands’ involvement in skilled birth attendant service utilization in Deder town, Oromiya, Ethiopia
Background: Husbands’ involvement strategies are employed to support their wives to access care, address the influence of gender inequality on maternal and newborn health, and promote husbands’ positive involvement as fathers. Yet, evidence of the husbands’ involvement in skilled birth attendant service utilization in Ethiopia is scarce, which limits the facility to improve institutional delivery […]
A qualitative study on factors that influence women’s choice of delivery in health facilities in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Background: Facility based delivery for mothers is one of the proven interventions to reduce maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. This study identified women’s reasons for seeking to give birth in a health facility and captured their perceptions of the quality of care they received during their most recent birth, in a population with high […]
Identification of congenital rubella syndrome in Sudan
Background: Epidemiological data about congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) are scarce and rubella vaccine is not yet included in the childhood immunization schedule in Sudan. This study aimed to identify and describe CRS cases among Sudanese infants with congenital eye or heart defects.Methods: Between February and September 2010, paired oral fluid and dried blood spot samples […]
Survey on prevalence and risk factors on HIV-1 among pregnant women in North-Rift, Kenya: A hospital based cross-sectional study conducted between 2005 and 2006
Background. The HIV/AIDS epidemic in Kenya is a major public-health problem. Estimating the prevalence of HIV in pregnant women provides essential information for an effective implementation of HIV/AIDS control measures and monitoring of HIV spread within a country. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of HIV infection, risk factors for HIV/AIDS […]
Mortality among 5-17 year old children in Kenya
Introduction: Global mortality trends have changed over time and are expected to continue changing with a reduction in communicable diseases and an increase of non-communicable disease. Increased survival of children beyond five years may change mortality patterns for these children. There are few studies in Africa that explore the causes of mortality in children over […]
Malaria intermittent preventive treatment in Nigeria: a qualitative study to explore barriers
Background: While the use of sulphadoxine pyrimethamine (SP) is effective in preventing malaria infection during pregnancy, there are challenges limiting its uptake in Nigeria. This study aimed at exploring the barriers to IPTp usage among pregnant women in Kano state – Nigeria. Methods: This is a qualitative study. The purposive sampling strategy was used for […]
Healthworker preparedness for COVID-19 management and implementation experiences: a mixed methods study in Uganda’s refugee-hosting districts
Background: The negative impact of COVID-19 on population health outcomes raises critical questions on health system preparedness and resilience, especially in resource-limited settings. This study examined healthworker preparedness for COVID-19 management and implementation experiences in Uganda’s refugee-hosting districts. Methods: A cross sectional, mixed-method descriptive study in 17 health facilities in 7 districts from 4 major […]
