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Delay in the Diagnosis of Tuberculosis in Banke district, Nepal
(Master thesis, 2008-05-27)Background: Tuberculosis is one of the major causes of ill health in the world and almost 33% of the global new case was found in South East Asian Region. In 2006, tuberculosis incidence was reported 30,000 and 14,000 of ... -
Description of dietary patterns and food diversity in a selected sample of Maya women: a pilot field study in the Lake Atlitlán area, Guatemala
(Master thesis, 2023-05-16)Background Indigenous communities in Guatemala predominantly live in rural and difficult-to-reach areas. These communities have been historically discriminated, leading to a deficient social and political representation, ... -
Determinants of self-perceived risk of HIV infection: population-based observations in Zambia
(Master thesis, 2008-06-06)Background Perception of risk of HIV infection has been suggested to be an important area of study as it can be an assumed to be an indicator of one’s understanding of susceptibility to HIV infection and a precursor to ... -
Determinants of voluntary HIV counseling and testing (VCT) uptake among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Nepal
(Master thesis, 2015-05-29)Background: In an era of treatment as prevention, voluntary HIV counseling and testing (VCT) is a crucial point to link individuals with HIV infection with treatment, care and support. VCT also promotes safer behavior (e.g. ... -
Diagnosing tuberculosis among 609 adolescents (aged 12-18 years) with symptoms suggestive of tuberculosis at the Palamaner diagnostic Centre, South India
(Master thesis, 2012-04-18)Background: Tuberculosis (TB) accounts for 1.7 million deaths, according to the recent WHO report. India alone accounts for one fifth (21%) of all the TB cases globally. Mycobacterial pathogens are classified into Typical ... -
Early childhood head circumference: Reference ranges for Ethiopian population
(Master thesis, 2014-05-25)Background: Hydrocephalus is a condition of increased volume of cerebrospinal fluid commonly associated with impaired brain function. It is more common in developing countries and mostly frequently in children. One can ... -
Effectiveness of Pneumococcal Vaccines for Asthma: A Systematic Review
(Master thesis, 2023-11-30)Aim: We aimed to assess the effectiveness of pneumococcal vaccines among children and adults with asthma. Methodology: This is a systematic review of randomized controlled trials and analytical studies. Results: Of ... -
End-of-life practices and experiences of health professionals and family members of terminally-ill patients in intensive care units in Macedonia: a qualitative research
(Master thesis, 2010-08-27)Objective To understand the end-of-life phenomenon in the intensive care setting in Macedonia through the experiences of health professionals and family members of terminally-ill patients in its social and cultural context. ... -
Ensuring disability inclusive healthcare in Nepal: A qualitative case study in Sindhupalchok District
(Master thesis, 2023-08-31)Persons with disabilities often face barriers to accessing healthcare services. Since the ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), Nepal has shown its commitment to disability ... -
Epidemiology of perinatal mortality in rural Burkina Faso: A community-based prospective cohort study
(Master thesis, 2009-06-22)Background: Perinatal mortality is one of the major public health problems in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is estimated that over 6 millions infant deaths occur each year during the perinatal period either as stillbirths or early ... -
Evaluation of antiemetic treatment of women hospitalised for Hyperemesis gravidarum at Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
(Master thesis, 2022-05-16)Background: Significant global efforts are required to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3; “Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages”. In a limited resource setting, such ... -
Experiences and Perceptions of Food Security Among Community-dwelling Older Adults in Oslo and Bergen, Norway: A Qualitative Study
(Master thesis, 2023-12-04)Background: Aging involves bodily changes that impact both the nutritional status and the diet of individuals. Maintaining a healthy diet can reduce the risk of developing diseases and frailty. Older adults’ independence ... -
Family Resilience of Ivorian Refugee Families Living in the Ampain Refugee Camp in Ghana
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The fear of mother’s milk in the era of HIV: A qualitative study among HIV positive mothers and health professionals, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
(Master thesis, 2008)Background: Breastfeeding remains normative and vital for child survival in the developing world. However, the knowledge of HIV transmission through breastfeeding has become an enormous public health dilemma, and has brought ... -
Female urinary incontinence: perceptions and practice. A qualitative study from Amhara Region, Ethiopia
(Master thesis, 2012-10-04)The current study aims to add in-depth knowledge of how women living in rural and semiurban areas of Northwest Ethiopia perceive and practically handle urinary incontinence. In several high-income settings, female urinary ... -
Femur Bone Fracture Treatment in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A cost-effectiveness Analysis
(Master thesis, 2017-10-21)Introduction: Surgically treatable conditions represent about 11 % of the world’s Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) lost. Cost-effectiveness analyses for trauma show that surgical interventions are more cost effective ...