Research Article
Urogenital Schistosomiasis: Survey Among Caregiving Mothers and Children Aged 1 to 10 Years in the Tambacounda Health District (Senegal)
Issue:
Volume 13, Issue 1, February 2025
Pages:
1-11
Received:
2 December 2024
Accepted:
17 December 2024
Published:
17 January 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.ejpm.20251301.11
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Abstract: Introduction: This study focuses on the persistence of urogenital schistosomiasis (8%) in the Tambacounda health district, despite mass treatment efforts with praziquantel among 5-14-year-olds in 2023. The objectives of this study are to evaluate the current prevalence of the disease, identify the factors contributing to its persistence, and assess the acceptability of preventive measures implemented. Methods: We conducted a descriptive and analytical study in August 2024. The target population consisted of mothers or guardians of children under 10 years old. Data were collected using Kobo Collect, and analysis was performed with R 4.4.1. Binary logistic regression was used to identify the factors associated with the occurrence of urogenital schistosomiasis. Results: The majority (93.5%) accepted preventive measures, and 9.2% showed hematuria. Among 5-10-year-olds, 84.44% received treatment. Urine test strips were positive for 14.2% of them, and 6.1% were carrying Schistosoma haematobium eggs. The prevalence of urogenital schistosomiasis in 5-10-year-olds was 7.88%, compared to 3.7% in those under 5 years old. The factors significantly associated with the occurrence of urogenital schistosomiasis were: seeking healthcare for children by mothers or guardians (ORa = 5.6 [1.11; 32.8]; p = 0.04) and positive urine test strips (p = 0.004, ORa = 71.13 [17.84; 49.49]; p = 0.004). Conclusion: This study highlights the persistence of urogenital schistosomiasis in the Tambacounda health district, despite mass treatment campaigns. Although the acceptability of preventive measures is high, these results underscore the need to strengthen prevention, awareness, and treatment strategies.
Abstract: Introduction: This study focuses on the persistence of urogenital schistosomiasis (8%) in the Tambacounda health district, despite mass treatment efforts with praziquantel among 5-14-year-olds in 2023. The objectives of this study are to evaluate the current prevalence of the disease, identify the factors contributing to its persistence, and assess...
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Research Article
Detailed Study for COVID-19 Vaccination Record in Bardiya and Dang District of Nepal
Sudipta Poudel*
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Ishwor Prasad Dhital
Issue:
Volume 13, Issue 1, February 2025
Pages:
12-26
Received:
16 September 2024
Accepted:
28 November 2024
Published:
10 February 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.ejpm.20251301.12
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Abstract: The world got hit by lethal viral infection in the year 2019, spreading from Wuhan city of China. It affected the lives of people all around the world. So to control the situation, rich countries made different vaccines which eventually got access in developing and poor countries too. To minimize the death toll Nepal too initiated the vaccination program on Jan 27, 2021. This project shows the detailed results of the study of COVID-19 vaccination of Dang and Bardiya districts. The main objective is to analyze and study the collected vaccination data. The collected data are presented in the form of charts, bars and tables for its better understanding. The data is collected on the basis of age, gender and types of vaccines used etc. Qualitative and Quantitative approaches were used to collect data. 6 different types of vaccines were used including Verocell, COVID-SHIELD, Astrazeneca, Moderna, J & J and Pfizer. The government of Nepal aimed tovaccinate the total population of Dang and Bardiya districts. Out of 6.69 lakhs population of Dang 53.8% were fully vaccinated whereas only 32.9% were fully vaccinated out of 4.86 lakhs population of Bardiya district. The world got hit by lethal viral infection in the year 2019, spreading from Wuhan city of China. It affected the lives of people all around the world. So to control the situation, rich countries made different vaccines which eventually got access in developing and poor countries too. To minimize the death toll Nepal too initiated the vaccination program on Jan 27, 2021. This project shows the detailed results of the study of COVID-19 vaccination of Dang and Bardiya districts. The main objective is to analyze and study the collected vaccination data. The collected data are presented in the form of charts, bars and tables for its better understanding. The data is collected on the basis of age, gender and types of vaccines used etc. Qualitative and Quantitative approaches were used to collect data. Six different types of vaccines were used including Verocell, COVID-SHIELD, Astrazeneca, Moderna, J& J and Pfizer. The government of Nepal aimed to vaccinate the total population of Dang and Bardiya districts. Out of 6.69 lakhs population of Dang 53.8% were fully vaccinated whereas only 32.9% were fully vaccinated out of 4.86 lakhs population of Bardiya district.
Abstract: The world got hit by lethal viral infection in the year 2019, spreading from Wuhan city of China. It affected the lives of people all around the world. So to control the situation, rich countries made different vaccines which eventually got access in developing and poor countries too. To minimize the death toll Nepal too initiated the vaccination p...
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Research Article
Maternal Postpartum Hospital Readmissions and Associated Factors Among Women Who Delivered at Bugando Medical Centre Mwanza Tanzania
Issue:
Volume 13, Issue 1, February 2025
Pages:
27-33
Received:
3 January 2025
Accepted:
21 January 2025
Published:
10 February 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.ejpm.20251301.13
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Abstract: Background: Maternal postpartum hospital readmissions are of importance concern in the field of maternal health with most of maternal deaths occurred includes those women who were readmitted in the hospital after initial admission for delivery. There is no information on the reasons for maternal postpartum hospital readmissions and factors associated with their readmissions. The proposed study was set to examine maternal readmissions and associated factors so as to take specific preventive measures among women who delivered at Bugando Medical Centre. Methodology: This was a 4-years retrospective descriptive study. Patient files (case notes) of women who were readmitted within 42 days after discharge from initial delivery admission between 1stJanuary 2014 to 31st December 2017 and meet the inclusion criteria were included. Results: There were 29664 deliveries in the four years of the study, 73.6% (n =21837) were by vagina deliveries and 26.4% (n=7827) by caesarean section. During this period 285 cases of maternal postpartum hospital readmission were identified, making a readmission rate of 9.6 cases per 1000 deliveries (1%). Two hundred and fifty two case files (88.4%) were available for analysis. The highest indication of maternal postpartum hospital readmissions was puerperal sepsis 50.8% (n=128). There was an identified association between type of labour and MPHR with puerperal sepsis. There were five maternal deaths among the cases, giving a case fatality rate (CFR) of 1.7%.Conclusion: The rate of maternal postpartum hospital readmission in this study was relatively low as compared to other studies. Majority of the study population were readmitted with puerperal sepsis and elective caesarean sections as type of labour were less associated with maternal readmission with puerperal sepsis.
Abstract: Background: Maternal postpartum hospital readmissions are of importance concern in the field of maternal health with most of maternal deaths occurred includes those women who were readmitted in the hospital after initial admission for delivery. There is no information on the reasons for maternal postpartum hospital readmissions and factors associat...
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