Introduction: Focal liver disease is a common diagnostic problem referred to radiologists for evaluation owing to its nonspecific clinical presentation and marked inter-observer variation on clinical examination. Hepatic focal lesions (HFLs) are classified into benign and malignant lesions. Hemangiomas are the commonest benign tumor while hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) it is the commonest primary malignant liver tumor. HCC is the fifth most common cancer in the world and the third most frequ...
Table of Contents Acknowledgement ii Acronym and Abbreviation. iii Table of Contents. iv List of figures. v SUMMARY.. vi 1. Introduction. 1 1.2 Background. 1 1.2 Statement of the problem.. 2 1.3 significance of the study. 3 2. Literature review.. 4 2.1. Prevalence of Maternity continuum care completion. 4 2.2. Factors associated with maternity continuum care completion. 5 2.2.1 Socio-demographic characteristics. 5 2.2.2 Reproductive and Obstetrics related factors. 6 2.2.3 Maternal health...
ABSTRACT E-cigarette smoking is linked to mental health disorders in youth in the US, with studies showing significant associations. Sexual minorities may be at higher risk of stress-related substance use behaviours and mental health disorders. This case study examines the behavioural consequences and long-term adverse health effects of youth smoking. This case study examines the link between e-cigarette smoking and mental health disorders among US youth. The introduction of electronic cigare...
ABSTRACT Environmental pollution is a major concern in Efurun Market, Delta State, Nigeria. It includes air, water, and noise pollution, causing health issues and ecological imbalances. Addressing pollution through waste management strategies, stricter regulations, and public awareness campaigns is crucial for a healthier environment. Efurun Market faces air, water, and noise pollution issues, with higher levels reported near main roads and certain land uses. Factors like road grade, vehicl...
ABSTRACT Infertility is a major societal problem with public health importance in developing countries. Infertile couples have few treatment alternatives. Most of the time, the expense of this treatment is not affordable for the average person, and the success rates with these kinds of treatments are low. Child adoption provides an alternative for infertile women to have children. The study investigated the knowledge and attitudes of infertile women towards child adoption as infertility manag...
Abstract The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the new severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). It is an acute respiratory disease that causes life-threatening symptoms. This virus directly or indirectly affects the various systems of the body. In the respiratory system, it causes pulmonary edema, impaired oxygen diffusing capacity, difficulty in breathing, etc. In the nervous system, it causes encephalitis, thrombo-embolitic ...
ABSTRACT Various researchers who have carried out national and international surveys have reported wide variations in patient dose arising from specific x-ray examinations. This study aims to measure and evaluate the average entrance surface dose associated with Pelvic X-Ray Examinations and help in determining the appropriate exposure factors for optimal image quality while ensuring patient safety from ...
ABSTRACT Currently hypertension is a growing public health problem in many developing countries including Rwanda. However, its knowledge among patients has not yet investigated in Rwanda. Therefore, the present study aims to assess the patient’s knowledge, attitude and practice towards risk factors of hypertension in Bugesera District Hospital. Patients knowledge, attitude, and practice are critical in controlling hypertension.Therefore, the findings of this study will provide evidence, wh...
Aneamia is a major public health concern, and it is one of the leading causes of morbidities and mortalities among infantsglobally according to world Health Organization. This study aimed at determining anemia prevalence, understanding its major risk factors and spatial distribution among children below the age of 5 years in Ugandan population. Data from a total of; 7,124 children, 8,868 mothers of reproductive age, and 8,957 households was used in the study. Results show majority of the moth...
Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder of glucose metabolism that has many causes and forms. Diabetes is the most common endocrine disorder that affects nearly 100million people worldwide. Diabetes mellitus refers to metabolic disorders characterized by elevated blood glucose concentrations and disordered insulin metabolism which can cause damage to blood vessels, nerves and tissues. Approximately 90% to 95% of individuals with diabetes have type 2 diabetes.This form is most closely associ...
ABSTRACT This study examined nurse managers’ leadership styles and their relationship with job satisfaction of nurses in University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, ItukuOzalla, Enugu. The specific objectives included to: determine the perceived leadership styles (Transformational, Transactional and Laisser-faire) utilized by nurse managers in University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH); determine the level of job satisfaction of nurses in UNTH; and to assess the relationship between leade...
ABSTRACT The usefulness of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents in the management of rheumatoid diseases cannot be over-emphasized. As this disease is characterized by chronic inflammation, it is usual to test compounds for anti-inflammatory activity in animals and then hope that the active ones should be clinically useful as anti-rheumatic drugs, From the literature, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents have covered a wide range of chemical structures aryl acetic, aryl-propionic, arylbu...
ABSTRACT A cross sectional descriptive study of visual acuity if post-primary school children in one urban and one rural communities in Owerri were undertaken. A total of 318 children were randomly selected using a multistage sampling procedure. Out of this number, 170 were males while 208 were females representing 45% and 33% respectively of the study group. The result of the study shows that about 21.4% post-primary school pupils have various degrees of subnormal visual acuity. Two thirds...
ABSTRACT Fatty seed extracts of Vitellaria paradoxa (Sapotaceae), an indigenous plant of West Africa is a popular remedy for arthritis and swellings. This study investigated the knowledge, prevalence and pattern of use of the fatty extract also known as shea butter in clinically diagnosed arthritic patients as well as its effects on acute (topical and systemic) and chronic inflammation in rodents. The knowledge, prevalence and pattern of use were determined using pretested questionnaire in ...
ABSTRACT Diabetes is a chronic life- long illness that affects the quality of life, requiring close monitoring and control. Diabetics have high risk for high economic burden (direct and indirect health costs) and catastrophic expenditure where healthcare costs are paid out of pocket. This study determined the economic burden and assessed the payment strategies and payment coping mechanisms of type 2 diabetic patients attending Out- Patient Department of Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Umuahia,...