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Implications of Poor Feeding on Displaced Children in Adamawa Camp in Nigeria
Issue:
Volume 1, Issue 1, June 2018
Pages:
1-4
Received:
12 March 2017
Accepted:
10 April 2017
Published:
15 June 2017
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijcd.20180101.11
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Abstract: The paper examines the implications of poor feeding on the displaced children by Boko Haram in North Eastern region of Nigeria using Adamawa camp as a unit of analysis. The paper used secondary data such as text books, journals and newspapers. The findings shows that most of the displaced children in Adamawa camp are in serious pathetic problems due to the way they left their houses without any adequate preparation as a result of the activities of Boko Haram insurgence, analysis of their camp situation indicate that some of them lack money to purchase basic necessity of life and the food provided lacks basic ingredient for growth and development of child as a result is creating problems to the survival of the displaced children leading to illness and death of many of them. Recommendations were made on how to improve the situation in the camp.
Abstract: The paper examines the implications of poor feeding on the displaced children by Boko Haram in North Eastern region of Nigeria using Adamawa camp as a unit of analysis. The paper used secondary data such as text books, journals and newspapers. The findings shows that most of the displaced children in Adamawa camp are in serious pathetic problems du...
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Congenital Nasal Dermoid Sinus Cyst in Children
Khalid Shreef,
Wael Hammad,
Ahmed Nassar,
Ahmed Al-Azab,
Ahmed Alawaji
Issue:
Volume 1, Issue 1, June 2018
Pages:
5-8
Received:
2 May 2018
Accepted:
7 June 2018
Published:
28 June 2018
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijcd.20180101.12
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Abstract: Background: Nasal dermoid sinus cyst is a rare congenital anomaly affecting approximately 1 in 20,000–40,000 live births. It is liable for infection and may communicate with the central nervous system. The treatment is complete surgical excision. Case history: Nine months old male presented by a pea-size fronto-nasal swelling over the nasal bridge since birth, gradually increasing in size with recent history of local redness and discharge. Sagittal CT of the skull showed osteolytic lesion at the fronto-nasal bone with eroded inner and outer tables). MRI showed no intracranial extension. Surgical excision was done by combined nasal and bicoronal incisions. A big abscess cavity was encountered at the fronto-nasal bone junction. The diagnosis of Nasal dermoid sinus cyst was confirmed by histopathology. The patient was followed in the outpatient clinic; MRI was done after one month. No recurrence was detected.
Abstract: Background: Nasal dermoid sinus cyst is a rare congenital anomaly affecting approximately 1 in 20,000–40,000 live births. It is liable for infection and may communicate with the central nervous system. The treatment is complete surgical excision. Case history: Nine months old male presented by a pea-size fronto-nasal swelling over the nasal bridge ...
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Maternal and Newborn Health Care Providers’ Preparedness for Provisions of Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care
Girma Alemu Wami,
Olayemi Oladapo
Issue:
Volume 1, Issue 1, June 2018
Pages:
9-14
Received:
19 May 2018
Accepted:
1 June 2018
Published:
3 July 2018
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijcd.20180101.13
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Abstract: Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (EmONC) is a life-saving approach for mother and newborn experiencing complications during pregnancy, childbirth and or postpartum period. Like other developing countries, Ethiopia has high maternal and neonatal mortality (353/100,000 live births and 28/1000 live births respectively by 2015) where majority of them are due to lack of timely, effective, and accessible EmONC services. Even though Addis Ababa, Harar and Dire Dawa have met the WHO minimum requirements of EmONC service in terms of Availability and Accessibility unlike other regions, the report shows that the quality of care provided was highly compromised and mainly associated with poor providers’ competence. A cross-sectional study design was employed in purposively selected health care facilities in Dire Dawa city to assess providers’ level of knowledge, skills and confidence for provision of quality EmONC. The study used self-administered standardized questionnaire. Information letters, consent forms and questionnaires was handled to potential participants by research assistants. Data was coded, cleaned and entered using Epi Info 7 (7.0.9.34) and analyzed using SPSS version 20 for descriptive and inferential statistics. The finding of this study reveals that, out of 52 maternal and newborn health care providers filling questionnaires, majority (67.35%) of providers were untrained, where large numbers (38.5%) were reported from Health centers. Forty-five (86.04%) were reported of having sufficient knowledge of EmONC; while 31 (59.4%) and 46 (88.45%) reported of having adequate skills and confidence of performing major EmONC procedures, respectively. In conclusion, Even though there is a significant variation based on clinicians’ place of work and year of work experience, providers’ knowledge, skills and confidence were adequate. But, gaps in trained and specialized MNCPs were highly contributing to lack of improvements in quality of EmONC in Dire Dawa. Thus, the findings bear considerable implications for policy and local priorities.
Abstract: Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (EmONC) is a life-saving approach for mother and newborn experiencing complications during pregnancy, childbirth and or postpartum period. Like other developing countries, Ethiopia has high maternal and neonatal mortality (353/100,000 live births and 28/1000 live births respectively by 2015) where majority of th...
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Knowledge, Practice and Associated Factors of Adult Intensive Care Nurses’ on Prevention of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia in Addis Ababa Public Hospitals, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Girma Alemu Wami,
Daniel Mengistu,
Gebre Gelana Gudisa
Issue:
Volume 1, Issue 1, June 2018
Pages:
15-21
Received:
19 May 2018
Accepted:
1 June 2018
Published:
3 July 2018
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijcd.20180101.14
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Abstract: Pneumonia is amongst the most leading cause of death in developing world where Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) is common among patients on mechanical ventilation/ intubation post hospitalization, and it is 6-20 times higher among patients in critical / intensive care units. Multiple factors were identified in different literatures for its occurrences. Poor nurses’ knowledge and practices were repetitively reported from public hospitals in Ethiopia. The objective of this study is to assess knowledge, practice and associated factors of Adult Intensive Care nurses’ on prevention of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) in selected Hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. A Facility based cross-sectional and observational study was conducted on 129 Adult Intensive Care nurses using self-administered questionnaire and observational checklist. The study shows that, Out of 129 respondents, 78 (60.5%) were females, 73 (56.6%) had diploma. There was a significant difference in knowledge between trained and non-trained adult intensive care nurses as found (pvalue = 0.04) and as increased educational level (pvalue = 0.021). Significant difference in practice was found between ICU nurses who had ICU training (pvalue = 0.038) and between nurses with different years of working experiences (pvalue = 0.033). Thus, the study reveals that majority of nurses working in the Adult Intensive Care Units had inadequate knowledge and practice.
Abstract: Pneumonia is amongst the most leading cause of death in developing world where Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) is common among patients on mechanical ventilation/ intubation post hospitalization, and it is 6-20 times higher among patients in critical / intensive care units. Multiple factors were identified in different literatures for its occ...
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Noni Juice and Hydrolyzed Fish Collagen Supplement Improves Skin Elasticity
Akemi Uwaya,
Fumiyuki Isami,
Claude Jarakae Jensen,
Summer Brockman,
Brett Justin West
Issue:
Volume 1, Issue 1, June 2018
Pages:
22-27
Received:
22 August 2018
Accepted:
7 September 2018
Published:
29 September 2018
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijcd.20180101.15
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Abstract: Morinda citrifolia, more commonly known as noni, is a tropical tree with fruit that has a wide variety of traditional uses and biological effects. It had been used for the maintenance of skin health by Pacific Islanders and has been found to promote collagen deposition in vivo. Oral ingestion of hydrolyzed collagen has also been shown to improve skin quality. A 21-day human intervention study was conducted to evaluate a dietary supplement containing a combination of noni fruit juice and hydrolyzed marine collagen, as well as other ingredients, on skin viscoelastic properties in healthy Japanese adults. Daily ingestion of the supplement significantly improved net elasticity and biological elasticity measurements of the cheek. This also accompanied a trend for lowered skin autofluorescence, a measurement of skin glycation. The results indicate that the combination of noni fruit juice and hydrolyzed collagen improved skin biomechanical properties through enhanced collagen and elastin deposition in the skin, reduced skin glycation and improved skin hydration, possibly from increased hyaluronic acid concentration. Noni fruit juice also effectively scavenged cumene hydroperoxide in vitro. The positive effects on skin quality are likely due, in part, to the antioxidant and antiglycative properties of the supplement, as well as its ability to induce fibroblast proliferation and influence extracellular matrix protein gene expression.
Abstract: Morinda citrifolia, more commonly known as noni, is a tropical tree with fruit that has a wide variety of traditional uses and biological effects. It had been used for the maintenance of skin health by Pacific Islanders and has been found to promote collagen deposition in vivo. Oral ingestion of hydrolyzed collagen has also been shown to improve sk...
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