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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSocial Awareness and Knowledge of Parenteral Viral Hepatitis (B and C) Among Residences of Menoufia Governorate, Egypt: A Questionnaire-Based Field StudyWesam S Morad, Maha Elsabaawy, Mahmoud H AllamEgypt had led a unique successful campaign in treating and surveillance of the most prevalent viral infections. However, social awareness evaluation is an unmet need for viral eradication strategic plans. Assess the level of knowledge and awareness of the community about HCV and HBV infections. This community-based cross-sectional survey, was conducted between November 2018 and March 2019 in Menofia Governorate, … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 16, Issue 2 · 12 May 2020 · 6,969 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractPublic Opinion About Ramadan and Obesity in EgyptDina Aly Ezzat, Augustine J. KposowaThe aim of the study was to investigate the effect of people’s perception of Ramadan eating habits and obesity in Egypt. Data were obtained through a paper and pencil cross-sectional survey that was administered to adults aged 18 and above in the Assiut Governorate in Egypt in 2015. The dependent variable was obesity, measured using the body mass index. Multivariate … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 16, Issue 1 · 26 Apr 2020 · 7,372 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractComprehending the Environmental and Household Determinants of Jaundice Prevalence in Western NepalUttam Paudel, Krishna Prasad PantPersuasive but scanty evidences from literature claim that climate change is linked with neonatal and adult Jaundice prevalence, especially in underdeveloped countries. This paper explored major environmental and household characteristics attributable to Jaundice prevalence in western Nepal. Cross-sectional dataset obtained from household survey are employed to obtain the results from probit regression model, adequately leveled with an econometric theory. The … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 17, Issue 1 · 19 Feb 2020 · 7,897 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractStudy on Sero-Prevalence of Small Ruminant and Human Brucellosis in Yabello and Dire Districts of Borena Zone Oromia Regional State, EthiopiaWubishet ZewdieCross-sectional study was conducted in Yabello and Dire districts of Borena zone Oromia regional state, Ethiopia to estimate sero-prevalence of small ruminant and human Brucellosis. Sero-survey was applied to the target population of 228 small ruminants and 86 humans. The sera samples were collected from small ruminants (sheep and goats) and humans for serological analysis of brucellosis. Samples were serially … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 15, Issue 1 · 21 Jan 2020 · 7,989 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAssessment of Poultry Production System in Rwanda, A Case Study in Nyagatare DistrictMazimpaka Eugene, Mahoro Janvier, E.N. Tuyisenge, Ojok LonzyA cross sectional study was conducted on 160 indigenous poultry farmers in Nyagatare District to assess the effect of poultry cages on increasing poultry production in smallholder low cost village poultry farmers in Nyagatare district. Data were collected through pre-tested semi-structured questionnaires, participatory rural appraisal, observations and interviews. Most of farmers kept the dwarf type of local chicken (53.5%), night … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 15, Issue 1 · 9 Jan 2020 · 7,744 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractMental Health, Quality of Life and Medication Use Among Care Home Residents and Community Dwelling Older PeopleMarie O’Neill, Assumpta Ryan, Paul Slater et al.In most countries, the prevalence of depression in care homes is substantially higher than among community-dwelling older people. Negative media reports and the stigma associated with long-term care perpetuates the belief that community care is associated with a better quality of life than nursing or residential home care. The aim of this paper is to investigate mental health, quality of … …International Journal of Research in Nursing, Vol. 10, Issue 1 · 3 Jan 2020 · 12,770 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractMultidrug Resistant Uropathogens among Egyptian Pregnant WomenWafaa Salah Metwally, Walid Mohamed ElnagarUrinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in pregnancy is a common medical problem associated with significant increase in the risk of fetal morbidity and mortality. The effective appropriate antimicrobial agent is a major concern as many effective antimicrobial groups cannot be used due to their potential toxicity to the fetus as well as the increasing rates of Multidrug-Resistant (MDR) strain isolation. This … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 15, Issue 4 · 21 Dec 2019 · 7,492 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractProcalcitonin and Clinical Factors Associated with Severe Dengue Infection in Hospitalized Adults in MalaysiaHuzairi Sani, Nada Syazana, Zahir Izuan et al.Dengue Fever (DF) is the commonest mosquito-borne viral infection that results in hospitalisation amongst patients in Malaysia. The cornerstone of managing dengue virus infection is the prediction hence prevention of severe DF from developing. Warning signs proposed by WHO as clinical predictors of severe DF are insensitive. Procalcitonin (PCT) has been shown to increase in bacterial infections and is useful … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 15, Issue 4 · 3 Dec 2019 · 7,362 accessesView PDFCite
Case ReportOpen accessIn the abstractRetroperitoneal Hydatid Cyst Masquerading as a Retroperitoneal Cystic TumorK. Hemanth Kumar, Anish Choudhary, Amaresh Aruni, N.V.K.N. KarthikHydatid disease is an endemic disease, with canines the primary host and humans the intermediate host. Liver, spleen and lungs are most common involved organs, but it can involve any organ. Retroperitoneal hydatid cyst are categorised into two types, primary and secondary. Primary retroperitoneal hydatid cyst is rare disease, with most of the cases diagnosed intra-operatively, hence pre-operative high index … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 15, Issue 3 · 29 Aug 2019 · 7,269 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAn Examination of Factor Structure of the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale in a Non-Clinical Persian SamplePaul Slater, Brendan Bunting, Felicity Hasson et al.The Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale is an internationally used assessment tool for anxiety level however its acceptable factor structure remains fluid. The aim of this paper is to examine the psychometric properties and establish normative anxiety prevalence rates with a Persian randomized sample. A cross sectional survey was distributed to a randomised sample of adults (n = 1260) in the … …International Journal of Research in Nursing, Vol. 10, Issue 1 · 28 May 2019 · 9,828 accessesView PDFCite