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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 ... -
"Getting rid of the plague": jiggers removal program in Bungoma, Kenya. Community and health workers perspectives on tungiasis in a high prevalence area.
(Master thesis, 2013-06-02)Objectives: Tungiasis is caused by a flea, tunga penetrans/ jiggers, which enters the epidermis of humans/ animals. The skin gets painful and itchy, and if untreated, bacterial infection occurs. Jiggers are easily transmitted ... -
The Growing Burden of Tuberculosis in Nigeria: trends of the disease prevalence and treatment outcome in Enugu state
(Master thesis, 2010-06-03)Background: The burden of tuberculosis in Nigeria is the third highest in the world. The data from the TB programme of the States' ministries of health are usually unpublished which possibly contributes to the prevailing ... -
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 ... -
"How could I take my pills when I can't even afford food?" Barriers to adherence to antiretroviral treatment for HIV infected adults in Ethiopia
(Master thesis, 2008-06-06)Problem statement: The regime of antiretroviral therapy (ART) which transforms HIV/AIDS from a deadly disease into a possible chronic condition has become increasingly available for a growing number of patients in sub-Saharan ... -
Impact of anti-retroviral therapy on sexual behaviour among Villa-Maria hospital clients, Maska district Uganda
(Master thesis, 2008)Behavioural change programmes specifically those promoting faithfulness, partner reduction and consistent right condom use contributed to the early declines in HIV incidence and prevalence in Uganda. To guard against ... -
Implementation of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Norwegian residents’ self-assessed understanding of AI in health and their attitudes towards ethical governance.
(Master thesis, 2021-05-21)BACKGROUND: Artificial intelligence’s (AI) influence in the domain of health is expected to increase. In order to enter the public debate, the citizens, as stakeholders, need to be knowledgeable about AI and health and ... -
Incidence and dietary risk factors of goitre in children in a rural area/ D.R.Congo
(Master thesis, 2013-06-07)Background: Although deficiency in dietary iodine remains the main cause of endemic and sporadic goitre, naturally occurring goitrogens in foods are additional factors that play a major role in developing goitre. In this ... -
Increasing demand for health facility birth. A qualitative study exploring barriers and facilitators for skilled care utilization in the Amhara Region, Ethiopia
(Master thesis, 2013-08-21)The current study aims to explore women’s and health workers experiences and perceptions on barriers and facilitators for health facility delivery in Northern Ethiopia. Ethiopia has one of the highest maternal mortality ... -
Infant Feeding Experiences of HIV Positive Mothers Enrolled in Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) Programs - The Case for Rural Malawi
(Master thesis, 2008-06-02)BackgroundThe transmission of HIV from a mother to her child is one of the most tragic aspects of the HIV/AIDS pandemic. For most HIV infected mothers in developing countries, choosing a suitable infant feeding option ... -
Involvement of the Private Retail Pharmacies in Pakistan Tuberculosis Control
(Master thesis, 2015-11-29)Tuberculosis is the second leading cause of death globally from a contagious disease. Pakistan is at 4th position among the twenty two high TB burden countries. National tuberculosis control programme (NTP) Pakistan has ... -
Is antiretroviral medication adherence associated with self-compassion and HIV-related stigma among people living with HIV in Shanghai, China?
(Master thesis, 2014-08-15)Anti-retroviral medication (ARV) adherence plays an important role in successful treatment outcome and preventing further transmission. However, stigma is recognized as an obstacle to achieve optimal ARV medication adherence. ... -
"I´m afraid, actually!" Midwives´ challenges in providing quality maternal and newborn care in health centres in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
(Master thesis, 2014-08-15)Despite several international commitments including the Millennium Development Goals and national efforts the maternal and neonatal mortality in low- income countries is still high. Still 329,000 women and more than 6 ... -
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices addressing young child diarrhoea in Moramanga, Madagascar: The MOSAIQUE cross cultural qualitative study
(Master thesis, 2011-10-17)Problem Statement/ Objective: Severe dehydration due to diarrhoea leads to 19.8% of deaths among children under 5 years of age in Madagascar (1). The Ministry of Health identified infant diarrhoea as a public health priority. ... -
Lower extremity neuromuscular deficits associated with obstetric fistula
(Master thesis, 2011)SUMMARY Background: Obstetric fistula affects thousands of women every year, one of the dreadful consequences of surviving an obstructed labour. A majority of these are left untreated, abandoned by their husband and family ... -
Meeting rehabilitation needs of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in an emergency medical response: a role for physiotherapy?
(Master thesis, 2013-08-30)Objective: The study explores the potential role of physiotherapists (PTs) in violent conflict and post-disaster responses and discusses physical rehabilitation within the context of contemporary" emergency medical assistance ... -
Musculoskeletal Symptoms in adults in Kathmandu Metropolitan City: A Household survey
(Master thesis, 2014-06-17)Objective: - To obtain information about musculoskeletal symptoms (MSS) in Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), Nepal. Method: - A descriptive cross-sectional study was performed in KMC. There are 35 different wards (areas) ... -
Obstetric professionals' perceptions of cesarean delivery upon maternal request in Bergen, Norway
(Master thesis, 2016-05-17)Background: Cesarean delivery rates are increasing worldwide, despite potential evidence of increased medical risk when the procedure is not medically indicated and the negative economic consequences of overtreatment. ...