scholarly journals Diagnosis, Prevalence, Awareness, Treatment, Prevention, and Control of Hypertension in Cameroon: Protocol for a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Clinic-Based and Community-Based Studies

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. e102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barthelemy Kuate Defo ◽  
Jean Claude Mbanya ◽  
Jean-Claude Tardif ◽  
Olugbemiga Ekundayo ◽  
Sylvie Perreault ◽  
...  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yalewayker Tegegne ◽  
Daniel Asmelash ◽  
Sintayehu Ambachew ◽  
Setegn Eshetie ◽  
Ayenew Addisu ◽  
...  

Background. Malaria during pregnancy remains a major public health concern in tropical and subtropical countries. Moreover, malaria is increasingly associated with unwanted pregnancy outcomes such as an increased risk of abortion, stillbirth, premature delivery, and low-birthweight infants. Since pregnant women are most vulnerable to malaria, implementation of the appropriate prevention and control measures among this group is very important. Therefore, the current review was designed to assess the prevalence of both symptomatic and asymptomatic malaria among pregnant women in Ethiopia.Method. In this systematic review and meta-analysis we have followed Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guideline. The databases used were PubMed, Google Scholar, HINARI, and Science Direct literature. Search terms used were “prevalence”, “malaria”, “pregnant women”, and “Ethiopia”. Joanna Briggs Institute Meta-Analysis of Statistics Assessment and Review Instrument (JBI-MAStARI) was used for critical appraisal of studies. The meta-analysis was conducted using STATA 14 software. The pooled meta-logistic regression was computed to present the pooled prevalence with a 95% confidence interval (CI).Result. Among a total of 10207 studies, seven studies were included in this analysis. The estimated pooled prevalence of malaria among pregnant women in Ethiopia was 12.72% (95% CI: 7.45, 17.98). In subgroup analysis, the prevalence of malaria showed a significant variation between asymptomatic and symptomatic cases, which was 7.83% (95% CI: 2.23, 13.43) and 17.97% (95% CI: 7.31, 28.92), respectively.Conclusion. The current systematic review and meta-analysis showed that the pooled prevalence of malaria among pregnant women was found to be relatively higher compared with the general population. Therefore, the existing prevention and control measures should be strengthen.


2017 ◽  
Vol 95 (6) ◽  
pp. 551-566 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shuyu Xiong ◽  
Padmaja Sankaridurg ◽  
Thomas Naduvilath ◽  
Jiajie Zang ◽  
Haidong Zou ◽  
...  

2008 ◽  
Vol 32 (12) ◽  
pp. 1780-1789 ◽  
Author(s):  
D L Katz ◽  
M O'Connell ◽  
V Y Njike ◽  
M-C Yeh ◽  
H Nawaz

Author(s):  
Saad Alhumaid ◽  
Abbas Al Mutair ◽  
Zainab Al Alawi ◽  
Murtadha Alsuliman ◽  
Gasmelseed Y. Ahmed ◽  
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Abstract Background Knowledge of infection prevention and control (IPC) procedures among healthcare workers (HCWs) is crucial for effective IPC. Compliance with IPC measures has critical implications for HCWs safety, patient protection and the care environment. Aims To discuss the body of available literature regarding HCWs' knowledge of IPC and highlight potential factors that may influence compliance to IPC precautions. Design A systematic review. A protocol was developed based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analysis [PRISMA] statement. Data sources Electronic databases (PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, Proquest, Wiley online library, Medline, and Nature) were searched from 1 January 2006 to 31 January 2021 in the English language using the following keywords alone or in combination: knowledge, awareness, healthcare workers, infection, compliance, comply, control, prevention, factors. 3417 papers were identified and 30 papers were included in the review. Results Overall, the level of HCW knowledge of IPC appears to be adequate, good, and/or high concerning standard precautions, hand hygiene, and care pertaining to urinary catheters. Acceptable levels of knowledge were also detected in regards to IPC measures for specific diseases including TB, MRSA, MERS-CoV, COVID-19 and Ebola. However, gaps were identified in several HCWs' knowledge concerning occupational vaccinations, the modes of transmission of infectious diseases, and the risk of infection from needle stick and sharps injuries. Several factors for noncompliance surrounding IPC guidelines are discussed, as are recommendations for improving adherence to those guidelines. Conclusion Embracing a multifaceted approach towards improving IPC-intervention strategies is highly suggested. The goal being to improve compliance among HCWs with IPC measures is necessary.


Global Heart ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 62
Author(s):  
Jessica Abrams ◽  
David A. Watkins ◽  
Leila H. Abdullahi ◽  
Liesl J. Zühlke ◽  
Mark E. Engel

2017 ◽  
Vol 64 (suppl_2) ◽  
pp. S51-S60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nattawat Teerawattanapong ◽  
Kirati Kengkla ◽  
Piyameth Dilokthornsakul ◽  
Surasak Saokaew ◽  
Anucha Apisarnthanarak ◽  
...  

2015 ◽  
Vol 170 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fang-fang Yu ◽  
Jing Han ◽  
Xi Wang ◽  
Hua Fang ◽  
Huan Liu ◽  
...  

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