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Add the result to your basket Refine your search Generate the RSS feed of the searchAbortion and unwanted pregnancy in Adigrat Zonal Hospital, Tigray, North Ethiopia / Amanuel Gessessew
Title : Abortion and unwanted pregnancy in Adigrat Zonal Hospital, Tigray, North Ethiopia Authors: Amanuel Gessessew Publisher: Benin City [Nigeria] : Women's Health and Action Centre Publication Date: 2010 Series: African Journal of Reproductive Health, ISSN 2131-3606 No. 14(3) Uniform Titles: African Journal of Reproductive Health Pagination: p.183-188, tab. Layout: Journal Article ISSN (or other code): 1118-4841 Languages : English Keywords: Abortion, Induced Pregnancy, Unwanted Causality Maternal Mortality Ethiopia - Tigray Abstract: Unwanted pregnancy is associated with increased risk of maternal mortality and morbidity. This study was done to determine the causes of unwanted pregnancy and its impact on maternal health. A cross sectional study (February 1, 2002-January 31, 2004) was conducted on 907 patients with diagnosis of abortion and admitted to the gynecological ward of Adigrat zonal hospital, Tigray Region, Ethiopia. This accounts to 12.6% of all hospital and 60.6% of gynecolo-gical admissions. The majority of these women (69.8%) had unwanted pregnancy. Modern contraception methods were not in use in 76.2% of unwanted and 57.7% of wanted pregnancies (P = 0.008). Interference was reported in 81.4% of unwanted pregnancy. High incidence of complication was reported in patients with unwanted pregnancy. In this study it is found that unwanted pregnancy is associated with increased risk of maternal morbidity and mortality. The development and prompt implementation of a strategy that enables women to safely manage unwanted pregnancy is recommended (Afr. J. Reprod. Health 2010; 14[3]: 183-188). Link for e-copy: https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ajrh/article/view/109267/99054 Abortion and unwanted pregnancy in Adigrat Zonal Hospital, Tigray, North Ethiopia [] / Amanuel Gessessew . - Benin City (WHARC Complex, KM 11 Lagos-Benin Expressway, Igue-Iyeha, Benin City, Edo, Nigeria) : Women's Health and Action Centre, 2010 . - p.183-188, tab. : Journal Article. - (African Journal of Reproductive Health, ISSN 2131-3606; 14(3)) .
ISSN : 1118-4841
Work : African Journal of Reproductive Health
Languages : English
Keywords: Abortion, Induced Pregnancy, Unwanted Causality Maternal Mortality Ethiopia - Tigray Abstract: Unwanted pregnancy is associated with increased risk of maternal mortality and morbidity. This study was done to determine the causes of unwanted pregnancy and its impact on maternal health. A cross sectional study (February 1, 2002-January 31, 2004) was conducted on 907 patients with diagnosis of abortion and admitted to the gynecological ward of Adigrat zonal hospital, Tigray Region, Ethiopia. This accounts to 12.6% of all hospital and 60.6% of gynecolo-gical admissions. The majority of these women (69.8%) had unwanted pregnancy. Modern contraception methods were not in use in 76.2% of unwanted and 57.7% of wanted pregnancies (P = 0.008). Interference was reported in 81.4% of unwanted pregnancy. High incidence of complication was reported in patients with unwanted pregnancy. In this study it is found that unwanted pregnancy is associated with increased risk of maternal morbidity and mortality. The development and prompt implementation of a strategy that enables women to safely manage unwanted pregnancy is recommended (Afr. J. Reprod. Health 2010; 14[3]: 183-188). Link for e-copy: https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ajrh/article/view/109267/99054 E-copies: Download the digital copy of the document
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Title : Clinical challenges in the co-management of diabetes mellitus and tuberculosis in Southern Africa Authors: M. J. A. Reid ; N. McFadden, Author ; B. M. Tsima, Author Publisher: Medpharm Publications Publication Date: 2014 Series: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa, ISSN 2220-1009 No. 18(3) Pagination: p.135-140 Layout: Journal Article ISSN (or other code): 1110-5704 Languages : English Keywords: Diabetes Mellitus Tuberculosis Disease Management Causality South Africa Abstract: Over the past 20 years; tuberculosis incidence in southern Africa has increased at an alarming rate; fuelled primarily by the human immunodeficiency virus epidemic. The emerging prevalence of diabetes mellitus in the region represents a new threat to tuberculosis control. The intersecting double burden is a cause for concern since diabetes mellitus increases the risk of tuberculosis and results in poor treatment outcomes. This review article discusses the evidence of a causal association between these two conditions; and examines the numerous clinical challenges that relate to tuberculosis and diabetes mellitus co-management. Diabetes is associated with a more advanced age and body weight in patients with tuberculosis; although not with a specific clinical presentation of tuberculosis. Rifampicin adversely alters glycaemic control by lowering the concentrations of most oral antidiabetic drugs. Poor glycaemic control; possibly exacerbated by tuberculosis and anti-tuberculous therapy; is an important contributing factor to tuberculosis case fatality and relapse. Clinicians need to be aware of these clinical and pharmacological challenges when co-managing these complex diseases. Clinical challenges in the co-management of diabetes mellitus and tuberculosis in Southern Africa [] / M. J. A. Reid ; N. McFadden, Author ; B. M. Tsima, Author . - Ground Floor, Centurion Wine and Art Centre, 123 Amkor Road, Lyttelton,, South Africa : Medpharm Publications, 2014 . - p.135-140 : Journal Article. - (Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa, ISSN 2220-1009; 18(3)) .
ISSN : 1110-5704
Languages : English
Keywords: Diabetes Mellitus Tuberculosis Disease Management Causality South Africa Abstract: Over the past 20 years; tuberculosis incidence in southern Africa has increased at an alarming rate; fuelled primarily by the human immunodeficiency virus epidemic. The emerging prevalence of diabetes mellitus in the region represents a new threat to tuberculosis control. The intersecting double burden is a cause for concern since diabetes mellitus increases the risk of tuberculosis and results in poor treatment outcomes. This review article discusses the evidence of a causal association between these two conditions; and examines the numerous clinical challenges that relate to tuberculosis and diabetes mellitus co-management. Diabetes is associated with a more advanced age and body weight in patients with tuberculosis; although not with a specific clinical presentation of tuberculosis. Rifampicin adversely alters glycaemic control by lowering the concentrations of most oral antidiabetic drugs. Poor glycaemic control; possibly exacerbated by tuberculosis and anti-tuberculous therapy; is an important contributing factor to tuberculosis case fatality and relapse. Clinicians need to be aware of these clinical and pharmacological challenges when co-managing these complex diseases. E-copies: Download the digital copy of the document
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Title : Deferral patterns of voluntary blood donors at the National Blood Transfusion Service, North East zonal centre, Maiduguri Authors: M. B. Kagu ; S. G. Ahmed, Author ; M. A. Bashir, Author ; M. B. Malah, Author ; A. Usoro, Author ; I. Gimba, Author ; Y. Babakura, Author ; J. Elisha, Author Publisher: Lagos [Nigeria] : College of Medicine - University of Lagos Publication Date: 2010 Series: African Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences, ISSN 1119-3999 No. 39(2) Pagination: p.119-125 Layout: Journal Article ISSN (or other code): 1116-4077 Languages : English Keywords: Blood Donors Blood Transfusion Causality Nigeria - Borno State Abstract: Appropriate donor selection in an important step in ensuring safe supply of blood and blood products. In this study deferral patterns of voluntary non-renumerated blood donors were determined at the North-Eastern Zonal Centre of the National Blood Transfusion service. The study was conducted between April 2007 and April 2009; and it involved the administration of a structured questionnaire. A total of 4032 voluntary blood donors were recruited; seven hundred and thirteen (17.7) were temporarily deferred. The commonest reasons for deferral were low haemoglobin; self-deferral; high blood pressure; low weight and high risk behaviour. Other reasons are use of certain medications; low blood pressure and failed venopuncture. Gender analysis showed that more females were deferred for low haemoglobin and more males were self-deferred. Following donor recall; 146 of the 173 donors temporarily deferred came back to donate. These consisted of 113 deferral due to low haemoglobin; 30 self-deferred and 3 induced in risky behaviour. Effective education or counseling; the old tradition of giving haematinics and good dietary advice to those with low haemaglobin values; improved the safety and availability of blood and blood products. Donors who are self-deferred and those involved in high risk bahviour should never be persuaded to donate blood. There is also the need for a review of operational guidelines with regards the uniform acceptable cut-off point of 12.5g/dl haemoglobin value for males and females Deferral patterns of voluntary blood donors at the National Blood Transfusion Service, North East zonal centre, Maiduguri [] / M. B. Kagu ; S. G. Ahmed, Author ; M. A. Bashir, Author ; M. B. Malah, Author ; A. Usoro, Author ; I. Gimba, Author ; Y. Babakura, Author ; J. Elisha, Author . - Lagos (Nigeria) : College of Medicine - University of Lagos, 2010 . - p.119-125 : Journal Article. - (African Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences, ISSN 1119-3999; 39(2)) .
ISSN : 1116-4077
Languages : English
Keywords: Blood Donors Blood Transfusion Causality Nigeria - Borno State Abstract: Appropriate donor selection in an important step in ensuring safe supply of blood and blood products. In this study deferral patterns of voluntary non-renumerated blood donors were determined at the North-Eastern Zonal Centre of the National Blood Transfusion service. The study was conducted between April 2007 and April 2009; and it involved the administration of a structured questionnaire. A total of 4032 voluntary blood donors were recruited; seven hundred and thirteen (17.7) were temporarily deferred. The commonest reasons for deferral were low haemoglobin; self-deferral; high blood pressure; low weight and high risk behaviour. Other reasons are use of certain medications; low blood pressure and failed venopuncture. Gender analysis showed that more females were deferred for low haemoglobin and more males were self-deferred. Following donor recall; 146 of the 173 donors temporarily deferred came back to donate. These consisted of 113 deferral due to low haemoglobin; 30 self-deferred and 3 induced in risky behaviour. Effective education or counseling; the old tradition of giving haematinics and good dietary advice to those with low haemaglobin values; improved the safety and availability of blood and blood products. Donors who are self-deferred and those involved in high risk bahviour should never be persuaded to donate blood. There is also the need for a review of operational guidelines with regards the uniform acceptable cut-off point of 12.5g/dl haemoglobin value for males and females E-copies: Download the digital copy of the document
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Title : Discharge from hospital against medical advice among paediatric patients in Azare Authors: Alhaji Mohammed ; Ahmed Halane, Author ; Mustapha Gaaloul, Author ; Ashir M. G., Author Publisher: Sokoto State [Nigeria] : Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital Publication Date: 2009 Series: Sahel Medical Journal, ISSN 1118 – 8561 No. 12(1) Pagination: p.10-12, tab. Layout: Journal Article ISSN (or other code): 1118-8561 Languages : English Keywords: Patient Discharge Prevalence Causality Child Nigeria Abstract: Background: The reasons underlying discharge against medical advice by Paediatric patients varies from place to place. Discharge against medical advice is frustrating to the medical personnel and deprives the patient of adequate medical care. This study aims to determine the prevalence and factors associated with discharge against medical advice. Methods: We retrieved and analysed all folders of patients who were discharged against medical advice at the Paediatric ward of Federal Medical Centre Azare; over 18 months period (January 2004 to June 2005). Information obtained included; age; sex; reasons for discharge against medical advice; socio-economic class of parents and duration of hospital stay. Results: The prevalence of discharge against medical advice was 4.3. Male: Female ratio was 1.5: 1 and the age ranged between 4 hours and 12 years. The commonest reasons for discharge against medical advice were poor financial support and unpreparedness for hospital admissions. Twenty eight (87.5) of the 32 children whose social class were available came from low social class. Conclusions: Discharge against medical advice is not infrequent in the study population. We recommend health education and free medical care for under-five children and comprehensive implementation of National Health Insurance Scheme as means of reducing the prevalence of discharge against medical advice. Discharge from hospital against medical advice among paediatric patients in Azare [] / Alhaji Mohammed ; Ahmed Halane, Author ; Mustapha Gaaloul, Author ; Ashir M. G., Author . - Sokoto State (2370, Nigeria) : Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, 2009 . - p.10-12, tab. : Journal Article. - (Sahel Medical Journal, ISSN 1118 – 8561; 12(1)) .
ISSN : 1118-8561
Languages : English
Keywords: Patient Discharge Prevalence Causality Child Nigeria Abstract: Background: The reasons underlying discharge against medical advice by Paediatric patients varies from place to place. Discharge against medical advice is frustrating to the medical personnel and deprives the patient of adequate medical care. This study aims to determine the prevalence and factors associated with discharge against medical advice. Methods: We retrieved and analysed all folders of patients who were discharged against medical advice at the Paediatric ward of Federal Medical Centre Azare; over 18 months period (January 2004 to June 2005). Information obtained included; age; sex; reasons for discharge against medical advice; socio-economic class of parents and duration of hospital stay. Results: The prevalence of discharge against medical advice was 4.3. Male: Female ratio was 1.5: 1 and the age ranged between 4 hours and 12 years. The commonest reasons for discharge against medical advice were poor financial support and unpreparedness for hospital admissions. Twenty eight (87.5) of the 32 children whose social class were available came from low social class. Conclusions: Discharge against medical advice is not infrequent in the study population. We recommend health education and free medical care for under-five children and comprehensive implementation of National Health Insurance Scheme as means of reducing the prevalence of discharge against medical advice. E-copies: Download the digital copy of the document
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Title : Factors associated with induced abortion among women in Hohoe, Ghana Authors: Charity V. Mote ; Easmon Otupiri, Author ; Michelle J. Hindin, Author Publisher: Benin City [Nigeria] : Women's Health and Action Centre Publication Date: 2010 Series: African Journal of Reproductive Health, ISSN 2131-3606 No. 14(4) Uniform Titles: African Journal of Reproductive Health Pagination: p.115-122, tab. Layout: Journal Article ISSN (or other code): 1118-4841 Languages : English Keywords: Abortion, Induced Causality Hospitalization Women Ghana - Hohoe Abstract: In Hohoe, Ghana, induced abortion is the second highest cause of hospital admissions. We aimed to describe factors influencing induced abortion among 408 randomly selected women aged 15-49 years. 21% of the women had had an abortion; of those, 36% said they did not want to disrupt their education or employment; 66% of the abortions were performed by doctors. Bivariate logistic regression showed that compared with women with secondary education, women with basic education (OR = 0.31, 95% CI: 0.18- 0.54) and uneducated women (OR = 0.24, 95% CI: 0.07-0.70) were significantly less likely to have had an abortion. Women who were married (OR = 1.83, 95% CI: 1.10-3.04), peri-urban residents (OR = 1.88, 95% CI: 0.95-3.94), and women with formal employment (OR = 2.22, 95% CI: 0.86-5.45) were more likely to have had an abortion. Stakeholders should improve access to effective contraception to lower the chance of needing an abortion and target education programmes at those with unmet need for contraception (Afr J Reprod Health 2010; 14[4]: 115-121). Link for e-copy: https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ajrh/article/view/67845/55939 Factors associated with induced abortion among women in Hohoe, Ghana [] / Charity V. Mote ; Easmon Otupiri, Author ; Michelle J. Hindin, Author . - Benin City (WHARC Complex, KM 11 Lagos-Benin Expressway, Igue-Iyeha, Benin City, Edo, Nigeria) : Women's Health and Action Centre, 2010 . - p.115-122, tab. : Journal Article. - (African Journal of Reproductive Health, ISSN 2131-3606; 14(4)) .
ISSN : 1118-4841
Work : African Journal of Reproductive Health
Languages : English
Keywords: Abortion, Induced Causality Hospitalization Women Ghana - Hohoe Abstract: In Hohoe, Ghana, induced abortion is the second highest cause of hospital admissions. We aimed to describe factors influencing induced abortion among 408 randomly selected women aged 15-49 years. 21% of the women had had an abortion; of those, 36% said they did not want to disrupt their education or employment; 66% of the abortions were performed by doctors. Bivariate logistic regression showed that compared with women with secondary education, women with basic education (OR = 0.31, 95% CI: 0.18- 0.54) and uneducated women (OR = 0.24, 95% CI: 0.07-0.70) were significantly less likely to have had an abortion. Women who were married (OR = 1.83, 95% CI: 1.10-3.04), peri-urban residents (OR = 1.88, 95% CI: 0.95-3.94), and women with formal employment (OR = 2.22, 95% CI: 0.86-5.45) were more likely to have had an abortion. Stakeholders should improve access to effective contraception to lower the chance of needing an abortion and target education programmes at those with unmet need for contraception (Afr J Reprod Health 2010; 14[4]: 115-121). Link for e-copy: https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ajrh/article/view/67845/55939 E-copies: Download the digital copy of the document
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