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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractConventional Beef Cattle Farming Practices in Wolaita and Sidama, Southern EthiopiaAbenezer Wendimu, Wondimagegnehu TekalignBeef cattle farming is an integral part of livelihood for rural and urban smallholder farmers in developing countries. We aimed to describe the cattle farming practices in selected communities of Diguna Fango district, Wolaita Zone, and Sidama Region, Southern Ethiopia. Data were collected with pretested, semi-structured questionnaires applying a cross-sectional study. A stratified sampling was used to select a total … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 18, Issue 3 · 2 Aug 2023 · 7,148 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAccessibility to Emergency Health Care in Cape Coast GhanaLincoln Tei Nyade, Emmanuel Abeashi MensahGlobally one in every 10 dies from their inability to access emergency health care. For developing countries where the number of trauma cases resulting from motor accidents, conflicts, and industrial accidents is steadily rising, access to emergency health becomes even more important. The study examined the level of access to emergency health care using the Three-delay model. Dimensions of access … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 19, Issue 1 · 22 Jun 2023 · 6,716 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractCharacterization of the Consanguinity in the Moroccan Population of DoukkalaAbderrazak El Khair, Noura Dahbi, Khadija Cheffi et al.Consanguinity, or the practice of marrying close relatives, is a prevalent phenomenon in many parts of the world, including North Africa. It seems to offer psychological, social, economic, and cultural advantages for couples and their families. In Morocco, the situation of this marital behavior is far from being closely defined. The objective of this research endeavor is to furnish a … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 19, Issue 1 · 26 Apr 2023 · 7,863 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSeroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies and Associated Factors Among Health Care Workers at the Departmental and Teaching Hospital of Borgou (Republic of Benin) in 2022Cossi Angelo Attinsounon, Alidjinou Kazali et al.COVID-19 is a contagious viral infection, responsible for a pandemic that started in China in December 2019. Health Care Workers (HCWs) have been particularly exposed to this virus. The aim of this study was to estimate the seroprevalence of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) antibodies and predictors among health care workers at the Departmental and Teaching Hospital of … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 19, Issue 2 · 26 Apr 2023 · 5,779 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractKnowledge Practice Gap Among Nurses Towards COVID-19 Patients’ Dead Body Care in a Tertiary Care HospitalGirraj Saini, Mahendra Singh, Prasan Kumar Panda et al.COVID-19 due to SARS-CoV-2 is a global pandemic that presents a serious challenge from many angles for healthcare professionals. The virus causes a potentially fatal disease that is easily transmitted among patients and caregivers, hence specific dead body care is required for such patients. Our study was conducted to identify knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding COVID-19 dead body care among … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 19, Issue 1 · 10 Mar 2023 · 5,756 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractUnderstanding the Epidemiology of Trypanosoma Evansi Infection in Dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) from Urban Areas of ColombiaJeiczon Elim Jaimes-Dueñez, Ángela Patricia Jiménez-Leaño, Daniela Montenegro-Ayala, Maria Esteban-MendozaTrypanosomaevansi is a protozoan parasite that is the causative agent of the animal disease known as "surra", which affects a wide variety of wild and domestic mammals including humans. This study aimed to evaluate the molecular point prevalence and clinic-epidemiological traits of T. evansi infection in dogs from municipalities of the Metropolitan Area of Bucaramanga (MAB), Santander, Colombia. From 2019 … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 17, Issue 2 · 1 Jul 2022 · 5,937 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractVoluntary HIV Counselling and Testing Amongst Trainee Nurses and Midwives in Ghana and their Perception of Disclosure of HIV Positive Status to PartnersAugustine Kumah, Gideon Dzando et al.Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) is the best strategy for a successful HIV prevention, care, and support service implementation among HIV-negative and positive individuals. VCT is also recognized as a critical component in the reduction of risk among sexually active young people. This study aims to assess the voluntary HIV counseling, testing, and utilization amongst student nurses and midwives in … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 18, Issue 2 · 6 Jun 2022 · 7,308 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractNurses’ Perception of Management Styles and Factors Influencing Retention of Nurses in Ghana: A Cross-Sectional SurveyAugustine Kumah, Hillary Selassi Nutakor, Godwin Gideon Kwaku Dorvlo et al.Retention of health professionals in the health sector in Ghana is crucial to address the human resource needs of the health sector and to promote an efficient and effective healthcare system. Nurses are one of the key professionals whose role in the healthcare industry cannot be underestimated. This study assessed nurses’ perception of management styles and factors influencing the retention … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 14, Issue 1 · 2 Apr 2022 · 7,669 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractKnowledge-Practice Gaps of Practicing Doctors on Antimicrobial Stewardship-A Single Center ExperienceSimardeep Kaur, Prativa Sethi, Prasan Kumar PandaThe overwhelming, irrational behaviour of using Antimicrobial (AM) has added to the amplification and spread of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) burden. Healthcare professionals can curtail the AMR by practicing Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS). The single-centre hospital-based observational study aimed at accessing the knowledge, attitude and practice of practicing doctors towards AMS based on a free online open WHO course, a global action … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 18, Issue 1 · 22 Feb 2022 · 6,641 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA Study to Assess the SkooolTM Healthcare Education Program Among Midwifery Students of the Koforidua Nursing and Midwifery Training CollegeAugustine Kumah, Nicholas Adzaho, Hillary Selassi Nutakor et al.The SkooolTM Healthcare Education program came because of an identified need for improving the quality of pre-service education in Ghana. This was inspired by a desire to tackle the high failure rate of midwifery licensing examinations. The program was piloted in six nursing and midwifery schools. To broaden and reinforce lessons taught and learned in the classroom and skills labs, … …International Journal of Research in Nursing, Vol. 12, Issue 1 · 22 Dec 2021 · 8,187 accessesView PDFCite