Blar i Faculty of Medicine på emneord "Africa"
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Accessibility to tuberculosis control services and tuberculosis programme performance in southern Ethiopia
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-11-20)Background: Despite the expansion of health services and community-based interventions in Ethiopia, limited evidence exists about the distribution of and access to health facilities and their relationship with the performance ... -
Assessment of dietary intake and body mass index in a nutritionally deprived population in rural Democratic Republic of Congo
(Master thesis, 2015-06-10)Introduction: In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), about 70% of the total population and more than 40% of children under the age of 5 are undernourished. In such an area, assessment of nutritional adequacy is ... -
Cattle and climate in Africa: How climate variability has influenced national cattle holdings from 1961–2008
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013-03-19)The role of cattle in developing countries is as a source of high-quality food, as draft animals, and as a source of manure and fuel. Cattle represent important contribution to household incomes, and in drought prone areas ... -
Echoes of old HIV paradigms: Reassessing the problem of engaging men in HIV testing and treatment through women's perspectives
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-10-05)Background: With the introduction of 2016 World Health Organization guidelines recommending universal antiretroviral therapy (ART), there has been increased recognition of the lack of men engaging in HIV testing and ... -
Factors associated with health facility childbirth in districts of Kenya, Tanzania and Zambia: a population based survey
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-07-04)Background: Maternal mortality continues to be a heavy burden in low and middle income countries where half of all deliveries take place in homes without skilled attendance. The study aimed to investigate the underlying ... -
The frequency and impact of admission hyperglycemia on short term outcome of acute stroke patients admitted to Tikur Anbessa Specialized hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-12-27)Background: Admission hyperglycemia (HG) has been associated with worse outcomes among acute stroke patients. A better understanding and awareness of the potentially adverse influence of hyperglycemia on the clinical outcome ... -
Health and Oral Health related knowledge, attitudes and behaviors - a study of secondary school students in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. A cross sectional study of 16-20 year old students
(Master thesis, 2012-05-18)Aim: To assess the socio-demographic distribution, relationship and levels of health and oral health related knowledge, attitudes and behaviors among secondary school students in Dar-es-Salaam region, Tanzania. Methods: A ... -
Health managers’ views on the status of national and decentralized health systems for child and adolescent mental health in Uganda: a qualitative study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-12-08)Background: Robust health systems are required for the promotion of child and adolescent mental health (CAMH). In low and middle income countries such as Uganda neuropsychiatric illness in childhood and adolescence represent ... -
Maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy and child's cognitive performance at 6-8 years of age in rural Burkina Faso: An observational study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-06-30)Background: In Burkina Faso, it is not uncommon for mothers to drink alcohol, even during pregnancy. We aimed to study the association between maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy and the child’s cognitive performance ... -
Neurology in Africa: Clinical Skills and Neurological Disorders
(Book, 2012)Neurology in Africa is a new textbook on neurological disorders in Sub-Saharan Africa where they are a common cause of death and disability. The author has spent many years working as physician and neurologist in Tanzania. ... -
On the dynamics of two efficient malaria vectors of the Afrotropical region: Anopheles gambiae s.s. and Anopheles arabiensis
(Doctoral thesis, 2013-08-19)Weather and climate are only some of the factors influencing the dynamics of malaria. With the ongoing debate on the consequences of climate change, there is a need for models which are designed to address these questions. ... -
Palliative care services at Nkhoma, rural Malawi – A qualitative exploration of experiences of the care providers and the recipients
(Master thesis, 2020-08-29)Background and purpose Palliative care is rapidly developing in Africa, but still many people live and die in pain because the coverage and the capacity to meet the needs are low. Morphine is a potent opioid pain killer, ... -
Perceptions and experiences of access to public healthcare by people with disabilities and older people in Uganda
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-10-08)Introduction: In the year 2000, a set of eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) were presented as a way to channel global efforts into the reduction of poverty and the promotion of social development. A global discussion ... -
Perceptions and practices related to home based and facility based birth. A qualitative study from Agemssa, Ethiopia
(Master thesis, 2011-12-16)Introduction Despite the indications of sharp declines in maternal mortality rate the past few years, maternal mortality still remains unacceptably high, and many countries are not on track to achieve the aims of the ... -
The Prevalence of HIV among Registered TB Patients in Public DOTS Clinic of Ethiopia's Capital, Addis Ababa
(Master thesis, 2011-08-15)HIV and TB are major public health problem undermining socio-economic development. HIV is the main reason for failure to meet tuberculosis control target. Considering this fact, a descriptive study was conducted in Addis ... -
Proximity to vector breeding site and risk of Plasmodium vivax infection: a prospective cohort study in rural Ethiopia
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-09-19)Background: Despite falling incidence and mortality since the turn of the century, malaria remains an important global health challenge. In the future fight against malaria, greater emphasis will have to be placed on ... -
The relationship between individual and neighbourhood socioeconomic factors and HIV prevalence in a national population based survey conducted in Zambia
(Master thesis, 2012-06-02)Background: Emerging issues in HIV prevention include the importance of considering underlying social and economic factors at the community and individual level. We examined the associations between individual and neighbourhood ...