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Financial Access to Dental Care Through Health Insurance in Senegal
Diop Mbathio,
Kanouté Aida,
Diouf Massamba,
Ndiaye Amadou Diaw,
Lo Cheikh Mouhamadou Mbacké,
Faye Daouda,
Cissé Daouda
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 5, September 2017
Pages:
359-364
Received:
14 June 2017
Accepted:
28 June 2017
Published:
31 July 2017
Abstract: Costs of oral disease care are among the most expensive health care cost. In Senegal, more than 20% of most health insurance companies’ healthcare expenditure goes to dental care. A survey, which focused on the financial access to dental care through health insurance in Senegal, was carried out nationwide. The results show that 48.7% of surveyed heads of household have less than 50,000 FCFA monthly incomes, 41% of them have no knowledge of health insurance and only 14.3% are insured by mutual. While more than half of those mutual cover conservative care (51.2%) and extractions (53.5%), they do not for prostheses. Because health insurance partially covers dental care, whereas oral health care are very expensive, insurers and dental surgeons must join forces to contain the expenditure through awareness of community solidarity.
Abstract: Costs of oral disease care are among the most expensive health care cost. In Senegal, more than 20% of most health insurance companies’ healthcare expenditure goes to dental care. A survey, which focused on the financial access to dental care through health insurance in Senegal, was carried out nationwide. The results show that 48.7% of surveyed he...
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Assessment of the Rate of Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Kubwa F.C.T. Abuja, Nigeria
Raimi Morufu Olalekan,
Ochayi Ekoja Owobi
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 5, September 2017
Pages:
365-376
Received:
12 April 2017
Accepted:
6 May 2017
Published:
3 August 2017
Abstract: The purpose of this study was an assessment of the rate of sexually transmitted diseases in Kubwa F.C.T Abuja. A total of two hundred and eight-six patient aged between 9-50 years were examined in the study, out of whom two hundred and six case note could be traced for review, attending the Kubwa General Hospital, Medilan Medical Laboratory Kubwa, Open Health Care Medical Centre Kubwa, Daughters of Charity Health Care Services and the Kubwa Muslim Community Hospital were enlisted into the study between March, 2011 to February 2012. Blood, endocervical swabs, high vaginal swabs, urine, were collected from females whereas urethal swabs, urethral discharge, urine and blood were collected from male counterparts. These samples were screened and tested by laboratory examination methods. The Isolated pathogens included Staphylococcus aureus (35%), Candida species (21%), Trichomonas vaginalis (15%), Streptococcus pyogenes (6%), Neisseria gonorrhoeae (7%), and Treponema pallidum (3%). In the blood samples, syphilis (7%) and HIV (6%). The result revealed a high incidence of infections in Kubwa Metropolis and its neighborhoods. Based on the findings, the researcher has raised recommendations on how to improve ways of combating and managing STIs scourge in Kubwa in particular and F.C.T in general. There is need for the 4Cs of Good sexually transmitted infection management such as counseling, compliance, condoms, contact treatment, etc others include sex education, surveillance and control is necessary in this part of F.C.T, in Nigeria. Also, that both schools and faith groups should be encouraged to dwell more on morality to be able to reduce the spread of the infection through sexual intercourse.
Abstract: The purpose of this study was an assessment of the rate of sexually transmitted diseases in Kubwa F.C.T Abuja. A total of two hundred and eight-six patient aged between 9-50 years were examined in the study, out of whom two hundred and six case note could be traced for review, attending the Kubwa General Hospital, Medilan Medical Laboratory Kubwa, ...
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Seroprevalence of HIV Infection and Associated Factors Among Newly Incarcerated Prisoners in Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Aké-Tano Sassor Odile Purifine,
Konan Yao Eugène,
Kpebo Djoukou Olga Denise,
Tetchi Ekissi Orsot,
Douba Alfred,
Sablé Stéphane Parfait,
Ekou Franck Kokora,
Kouassi Ange Boris,
Dagnan N’Cho Simplice
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 5, September 2017
Pages:
377-382
Received:
28 June 2017
Accepted:
13 July 2017
Published:
7 August 2017
Abstract: Poor socio-economic condition of prisoners and practices at risk of getting transmissible diseases in most prisons contribute to the spread of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection. The objectives of this study were to determine HIV seroprevalence among newly incarcerated persons, to describe their risk behaviors, and to identify factors associated with HIV infection. We conducted a cross-sectional study from January 2014 to February 2014 at the biggest prison of Abidjan called “House of Judgement and Correction of Abidjan” (HJCA). Study population included newly incarcerated persons aged more than 18 years. Overall, 370 people were included after an informed consent. Findings showed that 13% of inmates used drug; 8.3% of them using injectable drugs. The vast majority of respondents (97.3%) experienced sexual intercourse and 31.9% had multiple sexual partners. More than half (50.6%) of respondents did not use condom, and among those who use it, 73.6% used it irregularly. During their last sexual intercourse, 71.8% of respondents did not use condom. Overall, 7.9% of respondents were HIV positive. Factors associated with HIV positive status were history of herpes zoster (adj. OR=16.66, 95% CI: 2.66-104.08, p=0.003), history of STIs (adj. OR=8.82, 95% CI: 3.25-23.95, p<0.001), history of tuberculosis (adj. OR=6.49, 95% CI: 1.06-39.79, p=0.043), and having had more than one sexual partner over the last 12 months (adj. OR=8.11, 95% CI: 1.75-37.51, p=0.007). Promoting safer behaviors, routine HIV screening among prisoners, care for HIV-positive people, and improved living conditions in prisons are needed measures to control HIV / AIDS in prison environment in Ivory Coast.
Abstract: Poor socio-economic condition of prisoners and practices at risk of getting transmissible diseases in most prisons contribute to the spread of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection. The objectives of this study were to determine HIV seroprevalence among newly incarcerated persons, to describe their risk behaviors, and to identify factors ass...
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Telemedicine Diffusion in a Developing Country: A Case of Ghana
Femi Ekanoye,
Foluso Ayeni,
Temitope Olokunde,
Carole Mireille Mende,
Vekima Nina,
Victor Mbarika
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 5, September 2017
Pages:
383-387
Received:
20 October 2016
Accepted:
19 November 2016
Published:
8 August 2017
Abstract: Telemedicine allows healthcare professionals to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients. International telemedicine is detrimental and necessary in order to exchange information through electronic communications to improve and assist in patient healthcare. In this study we examine and assess the telemedicine practice in the developing country of Ghana. Healthcare coverage is an expensive worldwide epidemic and population growth in developing nations continues to remain high. This requires support from national leaders and the citizens who comprise the societies. The slums of Accra, the capital of Ghana are inhabited by low-income earners and migrants. Citizens are unlikely to insure as they move closer to poverty regardless of the risk-aversions they may face regarding illness. Limited benefits of being insured and failure to uphold promised benefits will also negatively affect the Ghana citizens to remain insured as they move to a fight or flight mindset for survival. With support from government leaders, Telemedicine can influence Ghana in a very positive way. With financial support as well as technological support the Health epidemic in Africa can be reduced and better manageable.
Abstract: Telemedicine allows healthcare professionals to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients. International telemedicine is detrimental and necessary in order to exchange information through electronic communications to improve and assist in patient healthcare. In this study we examine and assess the telemedicine practice in the developing country of Gha...
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Antioxidant Vitamins A and E in Relation to BMI in Steady State Sickle Cell Anaemia and Normal Controls in North Eastern Nigeria
Tukur Maisaratu Aminu,
Salami Hamza Adegoke,
Ibrahim Bilal Muhammad,
Abubakar Abdulwasi’u,
Shehu Binta Baba,
Ambe Jose Pwavimbo
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 5, September 2017
Pages:
388-391
Received:
28 April 2017
Accepted:
17 July 2017
Published:
14 August 2017
Abstract: Sickle cell anaemia is one of the commonest causes of anaemia in sub-Saharan Africa. It causes significant morbidity and mortality, commoner in black Africa, but due to increase medical care, the life expectancy is on increase. Several studies have been carried out on sickle cell anaemia (SCA) nationally and internationally. This present study determined the BMI of SCA patients in the steady state compared to normal control in the north-eastern Nigeria. A cross-sectional study was carried out at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) as a referral center. Undergraduate students, secondary and primary school students of the University of Maiduguri Borno state were incorporated in the study as controls. A total number of 120 subjects were enrolled into the study constituting 60 subjects with homozygous SS, and 60 controls who are homozygous AA. Random sampling technique was employed in the selection of the subjects that attends the sickle cell haematology clinics both in adults and paediatrics that were at their steady state. BMI of the SCA were found to be either normal weight (18.5-24.9kg/m2) or underweight (<18.5kg/m2), while the subject with normal haemoglobin genotype showed overweight (25-29.9kg/m2) and obese (>29.9kg/m2) in addition to underweight and normal weight. Antioxidant vitamins A and E were also found to be low in SCA patients compared to the normal controls In conclusion, we therefore concluded that overweight and obese is very rare in patients with sickle cell anaemia.
Abstract: Sickle cell anaemia is one of the commonest causes of anaemia in sub-Saharan Africa. It causes significant morbidity and mortality, commoner in black Africa, but due to increase medical care, the life expectancy is on increase. Several studies have been carried out on sickle cell anaemia (SCA) nationally and internationally. This present study dete...
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Factors Associated with Lymphoedema Management Success Among Podoconiosis Patients in Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia
Bereket Alemayehu,
Mihiretu Alemayehu
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 5, September 2017
Pages:
392-400
Received:
5 June 2017
Accepted:
21 June 2017
Published:
30 August 2017
Abstract: Podoconiosis is non-filarial elephantiasis of lower legs which predominantly affects barefooted people. In later clinical stages, the disease manifests lymphoedema of the lower legs with mossy and nodular changes to the skin. The disease progressively disables patients when they are continuously exposed to irritant soils. The present study aimed to assess factors associated with lymphoedema management success among podoconiosis patients. A community based cross-sectional study was conducted from February to May, 2014 among podoconiosis patients. A two-stage sampling technique was employed to randomly select a total of 845 study subjects from 4 districts of Wolaita zone. To collect data, interviewer administered questionnaire was used along with observation. Data were entered and analyzed by using SPSS version 20. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regressions were used to select the candidate and the predictor variables respectively. Majority (71.2%) of the study subjects managed their lymphoedema successfully. Three fourth of the study participants were adhered to the stepwise lymphoedema management procedures. Acute dermato lymphangio adenitis (acute attack), was manifested rarely among 61.4% of the subjects after completion of the treatment. Patients' adherence to stepwise treatment procedures, completion of treatment regimen, duration of follow-up, attitude towards lymphoedema management, age and literacy were found to be the main predictors of lymphoedema management success. The present study assessed main factors associated with lymphoedema management success in podoconiosis. Duration of treatment follow-up, adherence to stepwise treatment procedure, completion of treatment, attitude on disease management and community perceptions towards patients were the main factors associated with successful lymphoedema management. Strict supervision and follow-up of patients to reinforce the home-based lymphoedema care is a vital precondition to successfully manage lymphoedema. Furthermore, longitudinal studies have to be conducted to bring a better lymphoedema management scenario with a higher success rate.
Abstract: Podoconiosis is non-filarial elephantiasis of lower legs which predominantly affects barefooted people. In later clinical stages, the disease manifests lymphoedema of the lower legs with mossy and nodular changes to the skin. The disease progressively disables patients when they are continuously exposed to irritant soils. The present study aimed to...
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The Research and Implementation on Pick-up Health Information and Self Health Management for Community Residents
Suxiang Weng,
Yixin Li,
Dequan Qi,
Chong Chen,
Runmin Dang,
Hui Gao,
Changhao Zhen,
Shengji Fang
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 5, September 2017
Pages:
401-407
Received:
3 June 2017
Accepted:
11 July 2017
Published:
30 August 2017
Abstract: In this paper the requirement of personal information protection among the youth and middle-age people was studied through the investigation of self-health management desirability, a set of solution of self-health management by protecting personal information was brought out at the same time. By using 2000 questionnaires to investigate methods of transferring personal information, self-health management desirability among 35-50 aged people and methods of getting health instruction from practitioner, it seems that people of 35-50 aged have strong willing of self-health management, but must under the protection of personal information. The conclusion of this paper is transferring anonymous health data and getting effective health instruction meet the desirability of people, especially youth and middle-age people.
Abstract: In this paper the requirement of personal information protection among the youth and middle-age people was studied through the investigation of self-health management desirability, a set of solution of self-health management by protecting personal information was brought out at the same time. By using 2000 questionnaires to investigate methods of t...
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