ABSTRACT Diabetes is one of the most rapidly increasing non communicable diseases which has emerged as a public health concern across the world. Adherence to recommended dietary practices for patients with diabetes is very critical to achieve optimal metabolic control, as non-adherence is associated with adverse effects, which eventually lead to major complications. The study assessed factors related to non-adherence to dietary modification among patients with diabetes attending clinic at Ho...
Abstract Profitability the ability of an organisation to generate financial returns or profits from its business activities, while considering the equitable distribution of value among stakeholders. It is typically measured by indicators such as net income, return on investment (ROI), gross margin, and profit margins, with an emphasis on long-term sustainability and stakeholder well-being. Despite several studies on strategic communication and profitability, the effect of strategic communic...
Abstract Competitive advantage is a type of distinction that gives the organization something of positive advancement and distinction over workers in the same sector or industry, and that this does not mean continuity for a specific period but rather the continuation to an indefinite period, with the goal of the organization being to continue and repeat the preservation it must. In spite of various environmental strategies and performance measures by managers, majority of health care facili...
Enteric fever is caused by the human-adapted pathogens Salmonella enterica serotype typhi (S. Typhi) and S. enterica serotype paratyphi (S. paratyphi) A, B, and C, which are gram-negative non lactose fermenting flagellated bacteria that possess an O somatic antigen, and H flagella antigen-specific to S. typhi OBJECTIVES: This study was aimed to determine the prevalence and correlates of enteric fever in children at Livingstone Central Hospital from January 2018 to January 2020. Data colle...
Introduction: Concerns about contraceptive-induced menstrual changes (CIMCs) contribute to nonuse and discontinuation of family planning (FP). Current counseling materials inadequately address these concerns. After obtaining initial feedback, we field-tested an adapted version of the NORMAL job aid that guides community health workers on how to counsel women about CIMCs. The field test aimed to help understand how the job aid was used, the challenges faced in using it, and recommendations to ...
Adolescents continue disproportionately face the impact of HIV and AIDs infections across the world generally and in Sub Saharan Africa in particular. One of these issues is the increasing rates of HIV prevalence and incidence rates over the years. This results from low uptake of HIV prevention services. Adolescents in high density urban areas are prone to several factors that hinder their access to HIV prevention services. Thus, the study sought to unearth factors that determine the accessib...
Kenya committed to end AIDS as a public health threat and address all forms of Sexual and Gender Based Violence by 2030. In addition, the country is determined to address the challenge of adolescent pregnancies. SEXUALANDGENDER BASEDVIOLENCE The National AIDS Control Council (NACC) and National Council for Population and Development (NCPD) have partnered with National Government Administration Officers (NGAO)to develop and implement strategies for eliminating this Triple Threats; sexual gende...
ABSTRACT This study was carried out to survey the knowledge of primary school pupils on communicable diseases in Kwara State. Two hundred respondents got through the use of purposive random sampling technique were selected from four schools that formed the research population. The instrument used to obtain information for the research was structured questionnaire, while frequency and percentage were used in the analysis. Results showed that pupils knew hat ...
ABSTRACT The study examined the incidence of malnutrition among children in the Ilorin East Local Government area of Kwara State. The objective of the study is to explore sickness as a result of malnutrition among children, investigate the majority of children as a result of the malnutrition among children, low body resistance to diseases, stunted growth as a result of malnutrition among children and succumb to infections as a result of malnutrition among children in Ilorin East Local Governm...
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER ONE § Introduction § Background to the study § Statement of the problem § Justification for the study § Objectives of the study CHAPTER TWO § Concept of epilepsy § Types of epilepsy § Effects of epilepsy § Causes of epilepsy § Signs and symptoms of epilepsy § Diagnosis § Management § Complication § Prevention of epilepsy CHAPTER THREE § Methodology CHAPTER FOUR § Discussion § Summary CHAPTER FIVE § Conclusion §...
ABSTRACT Contraception is a means or method to prevent pregnancy. Contraceptives are the devices, agents, drugs, etc used in prevention of pregnancy. Basic methods of contraception are: (i) modern methods, and (ii) traditional / herbal methods. Modern method involves the use of vaginal ring, cervical caps, hormonal implants, patch, injections, diaphragm, male/female condoms, spermicides, pills, vasectomy, male/female sterilization, intrauterine device (IUD), intrauterine system (IUS), etc. Tr...
Natural medicine in form of Traditional Medicine (TM) or Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) have proved to be efficacious in treatment of various diseases for bodily, physical, mental, spiritual and general wellbeing. In Nigeria, natural medicine has been applied to treat sickle cell disease, cancer, musculoskeletal pain, asthma, malaria, typhoid fever, pile, fever, measles, diarrhea, cough, sexually transmitted diseases, stomach ulcers, pneumonia, diabetes, mental disorders, stroke...
Heat therapy – also known as thermotherapy or thermal therapy – is the transfer of heat or thermal energy in and out of the human body especially at the joints, using towels, ice packs, wax, hot/warm water, steam, etc within a given temperature range. The objective is the expansion of blood capillaries and increased blood flow to the affected area for healing. The principle is the application of the heat or cold to change the cutaneous, intraarticular or core temperature of soft tissues t...
ABSTRACT Effective engagement of sports among students with hearing impairment has physiological, psychological, intellectual and societal benefits (Riungu, 2002; Smith, 2004). Although there has been great emphasis on sports and health related activities among students, there is a general concern that students with disabilities do not frequently participate in such activities. This study proceeded from the assumption that students with hearing impairment have no visible disability and theref...
ABSTRACT Study of electron impact excitation of autoionizing states of alkali atoms is very important because it can explain the additional peaks which appear in the ionization curve of the alkali atoms. Very many researches have been made on the research of electron impact excitation of autoionizing states of alkalis using close coupling method, R-matrix and Distorted Wave Method. But in the Distorted Wave applied to electron impact excitation of rubidium atom only the real potential i.e. st...