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Physical Exercise Among Traders in the Commerce District of the City of Bouake in a Context of Rising Non-Communicable Diseases
Soumahoro Sory Ibrahim,
Kouassi Damus Paquin,
Kouame Arsene Deby,
Sokodogo Awa Madaho,
Kone Famoussa,
Coulibaly M’Begnan,
Yeo Salifou,
Yapi Angeline Niangoran Lydie,
Koffi Joseph Kan Enock,
Akpa Akme Sylvie,
Assohou Hiabba Emmanuela,
Moumouni Amadou,
Yao Gnissan Henri Auguste,
Ebouat Marc-Eric,
Dagnan N’Cho Simplice
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 3, September 2023
Pages:
195-201
Received:
18 June 2023
Accepted:
18 July 2023
Published:
27 July 2023
Abstract: Background: Physical inactivity is one of the major risks of morbidity and mortality associated with the development of chronic diseases. 6-10% of global mortality associated with non-communicable diseases is related to physical inactivity. Unlike in Western countries, research on the practice of physical activity by populations does not receive enough attention from the scientific community in Africa. To bridge this gap and draw people's attention to the need for physical activity, the present study is carried out. Methods: This cross-sectional analytical study conducted from April 1 to June 30, 2019 among shopkeepers in the commercial district of the city of Bouaké aims to promote physical activity among subjects exposed to NCDs due to their occupational sedentary lifestyle. Merchants were recruited on the basis of exhaustive sampling during the study period. Results: A group of 474 shopkeepers were surveyed by means of a questionnaire. 16.4% of the shopkeepers had been made aware of the need for physical activity by a health professional, and 32.5% were physically active. The positive impact of physical activity was unanimously recognized (91.6%), with benefits for the heart (70.9%), weight (66.9%), brain (31.4%) and lung (28.7%). There was a statistically significant relationship (p<0.05) between physical activity and gender, age, education and marital status. Conclusion: Recognition of the health benefits of physical activity does not automatically lead to its practice by retailers, which raises the issue of the integration necessary for the effective application of certain health-promoting practices.
Abstract: Background: Physical inactivity is one of the major risks of morbidity and mortality associated with the development of chronic diseases. 6-10% of global mortality associated with non-communicable diseases is related to physical inactivity. Unlike in Western countries, research on the practice of physical activity by populations does not receive en...
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Case Detection of Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Getabalew Endazenaw Bekele,
Ephrem Mamo,
Alemu Kibret,
Merertu Temesgen
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 3, September 2023
Pages:
202-208
Received:
10 July 2023
Accepted:
24 July 2023
Published:
31 July 2023
Abstract: Hypertension and diabetes mellitus are the commonly public health problems among non-communicable chronic diseases globally. In Ethiopia non-communicable diseases become the major public health problems which contribute significant contribution in morbidity and mortality. The main objective of this study was to determine new case of hypertension and diabetes mellitus. Community based cross-sectional study was conducted in Addis Ababa two sub-cities. Four hundred twenty five participants were selected systematically and each participant was interviewed by using structured questionnaire and measured their blood pressure and blood glucose level with trained health extension workers. The collected data were entered in to SPSS version 25 for data analysis. Frequency distribution, bivariate and multivariate logistic analysis were conducted. P-value less 0.05 were considered to declare statistical significant association at 95% CI with the outcome variables. Most of the study participants, 403 (94.8%) were not ever smoke any type of cigarette in their life time. One hundred fifty nine (37.4%) of them were drunk alcohol in the life time. From the total participants, 70 (16.5%) of them were hypertensive and 36 (8.5%) of them had diabetes mellitus in the study area. Age, marital status, smoking and drinking alcohol were significantly associated with hypertension and occupation and drinking alcohol were factors associated with diabetes mellitus. The prevalence of hypertension and diabetes mellitus in the study area was high. Age, smoking and drinking alcohol were significantly associated with hypertension and diabetes mellitus.
Abstract: Hypertension and diabetes mellitus are the commonly public health problems among non-communicable chronic diseases globally. In Ethiopia non-communicable diseases become the major public health problems which contribute significant contribution in morbidity and mortality. The main objective of this study was to determine new case of hypertension an...
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The Effect of Psychological Nursing Intervention on Pregnant Women Diagnosed with Fetal Malformations by Ultrasound
Yanfen Liao,
Fujuan Chen,
Shuangshuang Ye,
Xiaomei Zhuo
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 3, September 2023
Pages:
209-213
Received:
14 July 2023
Accepted:
26 July 2023
Published:
5 August 2023
Abstract: Background and Objective: Prenatal ultrasound has enabled early detection of fetal malformations, which can cause significant psychological distress for expectant mothers. This study aimed to investigate the effect of psychological nursing intervention on the psychological well-being and pregnancy outcomes of pregnant women diagnosed with fetal malformations by ultrasound. Methods: A total of 60 participants in the intervention group and 54 in the control group were included in the study. The intervention group received mental nursing intervention, including emotional support, professional language guidance, and team-based rotating inspections. The quality of life (QoL) was assessed using the World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire (WHOQoL-Bref). Results: Results showed that the intervention group had significantly better emotional function and total QoL scores compared to the control group. Concluson: These findings suggest that targeted psychological support and intervention can effectively alleviate emotional distress and enhance overall well-being in pregnant women facing a diagnosis of fetal malformation. Further research should explore the long-term effects and cost-effectiveness of such interventions in larger and more diverse populations.
Abstract: Background and Objective: Prenatal ultrasound has enabled early detection of fetal malformations, which can cause significant psychological distress for expectant mothers. This study aimed to investigate the effect of psychological nursing intervention on the psychological well-being and pregnancy outcomes of pregnant women diagnosed with fetal mal...
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Spectrum and Pattern of Harmful Traditional Practices Affecting Children Among Mothers in Rural Sub-Saharan Africa
Iyanam Victory Edet,
Jombo Henry Effiong,
Bassey Eno-Obong Udomobong,
Idung Alphonsus Udoh,
Akinbami Oluyinka Samuel,
Udoh Sunday Bassey
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 3, September 2023
Pages:
214-219
Received:
24 June 2023
Accepted:
17 July 2023
Published:
17 August 2023
Abstract: Background: Despite the improvement and innovation in maternal and child health care services globally, and several legislations against harmful practices on children, the use of harmful traditional practices on children with the attendant child morbidity is still a common place especially in rural sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed at identifying the spectrum and pattern of harmful traditional practices affecting the health of children especially under five years old children, among mothers in rural Southern Nigerian Community. Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional community wide study involving 237 consenting women of child-bearing age (15-49years) at EkpeneObom Community in Etinan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, South-South Nigeria between May and July 2022. They were selected through house to house contacts with the use of interviewer administered questionnaire which contained socio-demographic characteristics of the respondents, harmful traditional practices and rationale for the practices. Results: Their age ranged from 15-49 years with mean and standard deviation of 32.41+ 8.50 years. Results show that most of the women, 37.55%, belonged to middle reproductive age, 30-39 years. More than half of them, 56.54% had secondary education while most of the respondents, 56.12%, were of lower monthly income. Among the harmful traditional practices identified, the use of enema with unorthodox substances was the most prevalent practice, 86.65%, followed by use of palm kernel seed oil (Manyanga) on a febrile child, 73.42%. Of the reasons given for the practices, 70.04% admitted that the practices were based on their age long tradition. Statistical analysis showed that most of the mothers who engaged in the practices were of higher age, married, of lower educational status, had lower monthly income. There was significant statistical association between sociodemographic variables and some harmful practices including parity and use of enema (p=0.024), employment status and use of palm kernel oil (p=0.0001) as well as income level and ear piercing (p=0.0014). Conclusion: The study revealed unacceptably high prevalence and wide spectrum of harmful traditional practices used on children in rural setting. These practices have the tendency to endanger the health of the affected children either acutely or chronically. It calls for health education and a more committed and concentrated campaign against these practices. The importance of making conventional medicine accessible to rural population through functional and workable primary health care system cannot be overemphasized.
Abstract: Background: Despite the improvement and innovation in maternal and child health care services globally, and several legislations against harmful practices on children, the use of harmful traditional practices on children with the attendant child morbidity is still a common place especially in rural sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed at identifyin...
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Bacterial Zoonotic Diseases: A Public Health Nutrition Perspective and Policy Implication in Nigeria
Paulina Oludoyin Adeniyi,
Bassey Ekpenyong Anam
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 3, September 2023
Pages:
220-228
Received:
24 June 2023
Accepted:
8 July 2023
Published:
31 August 2023
Abstract: More than half of the infectious diseases in existence are zoonoses, hence, the necessity calls for us to exemplify these diseases with identifiable pros and cons for a better policy implementation towards improved public health. This is therefore a review of bacterial zoonoses with emphasis on those that are food-borne with the identifiable pros and cons tailored towards policy making and implementation enhancement with a conceptual framework drawn out for Nigeria. The search engines accessed are: Google search, Google scholar, PubMed and HINARI. Zoonotic diseases can be classified based on the causative pathogens which are viruses, parasites, bacteria, fungi and prions. Some of the bacterial zoonotic diseases discussed are: Anthrax, Brucellosis, Bubonic plague, Cat-scratch disease, Claymydiosis or Enzootic abortion, Food-borne diarrheal diseases, Glanders, Leprosy, etc. These diseases have associated merits and demerits. The pros as identified are: possibility of developing natural immunity against the disease in infected humans after recovery most especially in few viral zoonoses; outbreak of zoonosis may enforce proper channeling of resources for human benefits; outbreak of a zoonotic disease may also draw and command global attention to the endemic areas for aids; after an outbreak developed infrastructures, especially in the health sector, may be a trade off from an effective and prompt response to a zoonosis outbreak; there may exist a rapid concomitant technological and intellectual advancement due to the development of vaccines, drugs and other logistics to combat the disease as in the case of COVID-19. The cons are attributable to both the measureable and non measureable reduction in quality of life, loss of lives and animals which are hazardous to human, animal and environmental sustainability, hence, a defective ecosystem that work against sustainable development. Zoonotic diseases are really with accompanied merits and demerits which if properly considered and addressed may be helpful in adequate and effective policy implementation towards sustainable development.
Abstract: More than half of the infectious diseases in existence are zoonoses, hence, the necessity calls for us to exemplify these diseases with identifiable pros and cons for a better policy implementation towards improved public health. This is therefore a review of bacterial zoonoses with emphasis on those that are food-borne with the identifiable pros a...
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Impact of the Measures Adopted on the Activities of Economic Operators in the City of Bouake in the Context of a Global Pandemic Disease, 2022
Soumahoro Sory Ibrahim,
Kouassi Damus Paquin,
Sokodogo Awa Madaho,
Kouame Arsene Deby,
Coulibaly M’Begnan,
Yeo Salifou,
Konan Oi Konan Prosper,
Amani Ehi Alexise Eleonore,
Tanoh Mouanta Stéphanie Maryse Laurel,
Serigbalet Arthur Guy Fiacre Elvis,
Moumouni Amadou,
Yao Gnissan Henri Auguste,
Ebouat Marc Eric,
Tiembre Issaka I
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 3, September 2023
Pages:
229-236
Received:
29 July 2023
Accepted:
18 August 2023
Published:
31 August 2023
Abstract: Background: Since it was declared a global health emergency by the WHO, Covid 19 has cost the world economy almost $90,000 billion. There was no standardized global response to the pandemic. Each country approached the crisis according to its possibilities, knowledge and the hypotheses raised by its epidemiological surveillance services. It has long been essential for decision-makers to consider the trade-off between mortality linked to COVID-19 and the economic costs generated by barrier measures. it was reported that, according to the reference scenario, the combined shocks of COVID-19 should have led to a 34%, 39.1% and 26.2% drop in employment in the informal, formal service and formal market sectors respectively by 2020. In Côte d'Ivoire, all sectors of activity suffered the negative effects of the COVID-19 crisis. The paucity of written information on the impact of COVID-19 on economic operators prompted us to carry out this study in order to fill the gap and improve resilience in the face of this health phenomenon. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the geographical area of the commune of Bouaké from January 15, 2022 to June 10, 2022. Bouaké plays an undeniable role in Côte d'Ivoire's GDP, as it is home to 10% of the country's industries. Any economic operator residing in Bouaké before the start of the pandemic and working in one of the following areas: Transport or Hotels or Catering or Commerce (supermarkets, appliance stores, etc.) or Maquis and bars or Crafts, was included in the study. Results: The subjects, mostly young and operating in the informal sector, had a good knowledge of COVID-19 and its preventive measures; however, the preventive measures decreed by the authorities led to a drop in their sales by half, three-quarters and the whole amount in 33.8%, 23.1% and 20% of cases respectively. No financial compensation was granted in 96.7% of cases. Conclusion: The resilience of economic operators should in no way obscure the difficulties they experienced during the covid19 pandemic.
Abstract: Background: Since it was declared a global health emergency by the WHO, Covid 19 has cost the world economy almost $90,000 billion. There was no standardized global response to the pandemic. Each country approached the crisis according to its possibilities, knowledge and the hypotheses raised by its epidemiological surveillance services. It has lon...
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Study and Analysis of Other Tissues and Organs of Gastric Cancer and Gastric Malignant Tumor Metastasis - A Population-Based Study
Wu Ping Dong,
Linda Chiuman,
Liena,
Liu Chao
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 3, September 2023
Pages:
237-242
Received:
29 March 2023
Accepted:
14 April 2023
Published:
13 September 2023
Abstract: Research background: At present, gastric cancer or gastric malignant tumors seriously endanger the health of human beings around the world. The main reason is that this do not have enough understanding of stomach cancer and gastric malignant tumors. Don't attach importance to health education. Helicobacter pylori treatment is incomplete, and it is clearly pointed out in the guidelines that some asymptomatic Helicobacter pylori infection do not need treatment. Our prevention measures for gastric cancer and gastric malignant tumors and the promotion of risk factors are insufficient, and the early screening of gastric cancer and gastric malignant tumors are not in place, so that some patients find advanced tumors when gastric cancer and gastric malignant tumors are found. when gastric cancer or gastric malignant tumors metastasize other organs, such patients belong to stage IV, and the prognosis is very poor. Objective: To improve the 5-year survival rate of patients with advanced gastric cancer or gastric malignant tumors and improve their quality of life. research on this kind of patient is meaningful. At present, the treatment process of such patients is also very controversial and different. Standardize the treatment process of such patients. Research methods: the number of studies and cases of gastric cancer or malignant tumors transferred to other organs from 2020 to 2023 in CNKI and PubMed public databases, and finally analyzed them. Organs include the brain, lungs, liver and large retina, spleen and pancreas, kidney and uterus, ovaries and vagina, and bone. Inclusion criteria: Gastric cancer or gastric malignant tumors are combined with omental metastasis, brain metastasis, lung metastasis, liver metastasis, spleen metastasis, pancreatic metastasis, kidney metastasis, uterine metastasis, ovarian metastasis and bone metastasis. Results: The most common metastasis of gastric cancer and gastric malignant tumors in this study are the liver and large omentum (76.8%), the brain (16.5%), lungs (2.2%), ovaries and vagina (1.8%), pancreas and spleen (1.3%), but kidneys and uterus (0.8%) and bone (0.6%) are relatively rare. Due to our systemic treatment, the survival rate of patients with straight gastric cancer or gastric malignant tumors has gradually increased, resulting in a gradual increase in tumor metastasis. It is agreed that patients with gastric cancer or gastric malignant tumors transferred to other organs should actively undergo radical tumor resection + tumor extinction + heat perfusion chemotherapy.
Abstract: Research background: At present, gastric cancer or gastric malignant tumors seriously endanger the health of human beings around the world. The main reason is that this do not have enough understanding of stomach cancer and gastric malignant tumors. Don't attach importance to health education. Helicobacter pylori treatment is incomplete, and it is ...
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Healthcare Providers’ Knowledge and Perceptions of Electronic Health Records and Perceived Effect on Health Service Delivery in Tertiary Health Facilities in Uyo, Nigeria
Mfonobong Udoh,
Humphrey Okeke,
Lucy Edet,
Nelson Osuchukwu
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 3, September 2023
Pages:
243-251
Received:
15 August 2023
Accepted:
4 September 2023
Published:
13 September 2023
Abstract: Electronic health record (EHR) is an efficient ICT tool for processing health data in real-time. Nigeria lacks an active e-health profile owing to financial, organizational and human factors such as poor computer literacy, resistance to change etc. This was a cross-sectional descriptive study which sought to determine healthcare providers’ knowledge and perceptions of electronic health records and their perceived effect on health service delivery in tertiary health facilities in Uyo, Nigeria. A semi-structured questionnaire was distributed to 400 healthcare providers recruited via proportionate sampling technique from two tertiary health facilities in the study location. Data was analyzed using SPSS 25, hypotheses were tested using chi-square statistics. Findings showed that majority, 335 (83.6%) of the respondents had fair to good (16% and 65% respectively) knowledge of the EHR. Of the 121 respondents who had used the EHR, 94 (77.6%) had positive perceptions of the technology, 82 (67.8%) reported improvement in patients’ outcomes. Eased access to patient data, 91 (81.0%); reduced waiting time, 74 (61.2%); secured means of data storage, 88 (72.7%); lessened workload, 75 (61.9%); improved patients’ satisfaction of services rendered, 79 (65.3%) and reduced health cost, 41 (34.7%). A relationship was established between healthcare providers’ perceptions of EHRs and perceived effect on health service delivery (p = 0.007 < 0.05). There was no relationship between healthcare providers’ knowledge of the EHR and perceived effect on health service delivery whereas, their positive perceptions of the system had an equal positive perceived effect on health service delivery in the study location.
Abstract: Electronic health record (EHR) is an efficient ICT tool for processing health data in real-time. Nigeria lacks an active e-health profile owing to financial, organizational and human factors such as poor computer literacy, resistance to change etc. This was a cross-sectional descriptive study which sought to determine healthcare providers’ knowledg...
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Clinical Epidemiological Analysis of 573 Rhabdomyolysis Inpatients
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 3, September 2023
Pages:
252-256
Received:
24 August 2023
Accepted:
13 September 2023
Published:
27 September 2023
Abstract: Background: In the past fifteen years, more and more rhabdomyolysis patients were diagnosed. The cause of this disease was different. As a doctor, he/she should find out what happened to rhabdomyolysis patients. Objective: To analyze the clinical epidemiological data of inpatients with rhabdomyolysis, to grasp the occurrence pattern of rhabdomyolysis, and furnish the basis for formulating targeted preventive measures. Methosds: The clinical data were collected from inpatients with rhabdomyolysis in Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province in recent 15 years. The above indicators were statistically processed using health statistics and the trend of changes in the disease over the past 15 years was evaluated. Results: There were 573 inpatients with rhabdomyolysis with a male-to-female ratio of 2.27:1, an age of onset of 1 to 91 years and the median age of 47 years. There were 105 patients with acute renal insufficiency, 158 with abnormal liver function and 35 with hyperkalemia. Common causes comprise infection (223 patients), trauma (171 patients), poisoning (82patients), hypokalemia (59 patients), etc. The number of inpatient cases was significantly higher between 2011 and 2015 compared to the period between 2006 and 2010. The mortality rate in the underage group was 0, which was lower than other age groups. Conclusion: Rhabdomyolysis is more common in male than in female. Common causes encompass infection, trauma and so on. Prognosis is correlated with age, gender, etiology, timeliness of diagnosis and treatment. We should emphasize early diagnosis and early treatment, bearing the idea of “prevention first” in mind.
Abstract: Background: In the past fifteen years, more and more rhabdomyolysis patients were diagnosed. The cause of this disease was different. As a doctor, he/she should find out what happened to rhabdomyolysis patients. Objective: To analyze the clinical epidemiological data of inpatients with rhabdomyolysis, to grasp the occurrence pattern of rhabdomyolys...
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