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Abstract The Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) has become one of the leading causes of death around the globe, mainly ravaging Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The study sought to determine the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) regarding HIV/AIDS among communities adjacent to the road the construction corridor, at mid – term period of a HIV […]

Abstract Knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAPs) about HIV/ AIDS form a foundation upon which interventions against the disease can be anchored. Migration for socio-economic purposes as well as availability of readily available and disposable income especially for low cadre workers pre-disposes them to risky sexual behavior, with resultant increased risk of HIV infection. Construction workers

Abstract Anemia in pregnancy is a major health concern all over the world. Daily iron supplementation is used to prevent and correct iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy. Intermittent iron supplementation is proposed as an alternative to daily supplementation. This study was undertaken to compare the efficacy of Intermittent versus Continuous oral iron supplementation in non-anemic

Abstract Contact dermatitis (CD) is a type of eczema that develops after coming into direct contact with a chemical, but can also be caused by biologic or physical causes. Although numerous homoeopathic medications are used in the treatment of contact dermatitis, this example has once again demonstrated that homoeopathic medicines work best when prescribed on

Abstract Background: Fractures of shaft of the radius and ulna are one of the commonest injuries seen in the paediatric age group. Single bone intramedullary fixation has been advocated in the treatment of unstable diaphyseal forearm fractures. We conducted this study to evaluate the radiological and functional outcome in single bone and both bone fixation

Abstract Background: Adenotonsillar hypertrophy (ATH) is a very frequently encountered disease in children under the age of 12 years. It may be associated with growth delay in children. Recurrent Adenotonsillitis leads to Adenotonsillar hypertrophy which causes nasal obstruction. It reduces food intake in child due to dysphagia, this further reduces body stamina where child avoids

Abstract Backgroud: Calcaneum is the most commonly fractured tarsal bone. Approximately 75% are intra-articular fractures. Controversy continues regarding the management of calcaneal fractures. Earlier conservative management was preferred and surgical management considered inappropriate for these fractures. This trend is gradually changing with better understanding of disabling nature of injuries in combination with improved implant and

Abstract Background: Covid-19 pandemic affected maternal health directly by causing respiratory disease in pregnant women as well as indirectly by affecting health care delivery and caused sharp increase in maternal mortality. Aim: This study aimed to assess causes and contributing factors for maternal mortality during six months of Covid-19 lockdown. Methodology: This was a retrospective

Abstract Introduction: Previous caesarean section poses risk to both mother and neonates in the subsequent pregnancy. This study aimed to study the obstetric and neonatal outcome in a pregnancy with previous caesarean section (CS). Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted in pregnant women with previous CS, admitted from 15thOctober 2020 to 14thApril 2020. Collected

Abstract The epiretinal membrane (ERM) is a common vitreoretinal intersurface disorder in elderly individuals. The objective of the study was to evaluate the outcome of vitreoretinal surgery in patients with epiretinal membrane. We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of thirteen eyes of 12 patients with ERM with mean age group of 63 ± 6.07 (53