Psychosocial, Economic Support Services and Demographic Factors Affecting the Prognosis of Schizophrenic Clients at Adama Hospital Medical College
Nuru Hassen Ibrahim,
Kumsa Donis
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 4, July 2016
Pages:
57-64
Received:
5 May 2016
Accepted:
16 May 2016
Published:
18 June 2016
Abstract: The aim of this study is to identify the psychosocial, economic support services and demographic factors affecting the prognosis of schizophrenic clients at Adama Hospital medical college, Oromia region, Ethiopia. To conduct the study, quantitative method was employed and a survey was conducted from February to march 2014. A sample of 100 schizophrenic clients who are on follow-up with antipsychotic medication for greater than one year was selected by using psychiatric nurse and mental health officer for their cooperative communication using mental state examination to assess their cognition before delivering questionnaire for the study’. For the study of the psychosocial, economic support service and demographic factors affecting the prognosis of schizophrenia, questionnaire was developed according to the objective of the study and translated into local language (Amharic language). To ensure the validity and reliability of developed questionnaire various measures were taken and pilot study was conducted at the study site. In accordance with finding of pretest, minor modifications were made to the questionnaire. The data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, through SPSS version 16.0 statistical packages. The results showed that 30% clients were below age 25 years, 18% of schizophrenic clients are illiterate, 38% of them are grade 1-8, 31% of them are grade 8-12, and 3% of them are certificate. The 74% of schizophrenic client’s monthly income is below $27, 49% of schizophrenic client are unmarried, 13% of them are separated and divorced, and 1% of them are widowed. With regard to occupational status 52% of schizophrenic’s client are unemployed, 1% dismissed, 10% of them are house holder and 20% of them are daily laborer. 43% of clients discontinued taking the prescribed medication, 16% of the respondents reported that they had experienced stigma in their life due to schizophrenia disorder. The findings of the study showed that, the psychosocial, economic support services and demographic factors affecting the prognosis of schizophrenia disorder is assessed and identified in the study area. This needs an urgent attention at all levels of societal hierarchy including minsters, administrators, stakeholders, health professionals, and the community to overcome the problem. Finally, recommendations were forwarded based on the major findings so as to minimize the problem.
Abstract: The aim of this study is to identify the psychosocial, economic support services and demographic factors affecting the prognosis of schizophrenic clients at Adama Hospital medical college, Oromia region, Ethiopia. To conduct the study, quantitative method was employed and a survey was conducted from February to march 2014. A sample of 100 schizophr...
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Hydrocephalus in the Pediatric Population in the Tropic Co-morbidity Impact at CHU in Conakry
Ibrahima Sory Souare,
Luc Kezely Beavogui,
Alpha Boubacar Bah,
Soriba Naby Camara,
Ange Castilla Mekoulou,
Daniel Tama Bobane,
Moussa Conde,
Naby Daouda Camara,
Amara Cisse
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 4, July 2016
Pages:
65-70
Received:
19 June 2016
Accepted:
27 June 2016
Published:
18 July 2016
Abstract: Hydrocephalus is a pathologic dilatation of the ventricles which occurs progressively when provoked by a disruption in the production, circulation and reabsorption of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). This study aims to report the impact of co-morbidities on the surgical outcome of pediatric hydrocephalus in Guinea. It was a retrospective clinical study carried out at Friendship hospital, Sino-Guinea of Kipe, for 13 months. 107 patients were scheduled for hydrocephalus surgery. The incidence of Hydrocephalus was 8.20% related to the 107 patients admitted during our period of study. The main co-morbitdies encounter were, anemia (73 cases), respiratory infection (38 cases) malaria (malaria 37 cases), malnutrition (14 cases), deshydratation (11 cases), candidosis (7 cases), respiratory detress (6 cases), cutaneous infections (6 cases), convulsion (6 cases), meningitis (5 cases), otorhinolaryngology infection (2 cases), septicemia (2 cases) tardive neonatal infection (91 cases). The outcome of pediatric hydrocephalus, including surgical complications, neurological sequelae and academic achievement, has been the matter of many studies. However, much uncertainty remains, regarding the very long-term and social outcome, and the determinants of complications and clinical outcome. Hydrocephalus is a commonly encountered pediatric pathology in sub-Saharan Africa where it constitutes a major public health concern. The etiologies are still dominated by neonatal infections. The treatment is essentially a surgical approach.
Abstract: Hydrocephalus is a pathologic dilatation of the ventricles which occurs progressively when provoked by a disruption in the production, circulation and reabsorption of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). This study aims to report the impact of co-morbidities on the surgical outcome of pediatric hydrocephalus in Guinea. It was a retrospective clinical stu...
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