ISSN: 2995-7699
Volume 9, Number 2 (2025)
Year Launched: 2016
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SCIREA Journal of Health (ISSN: 2995-7699)
SCIREA Journal of Health is an international, scientific peer-reviewed open access journal published online by SCIREA.
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Volume 9, Issue 2, April 2025
Abstract: Throughout human history, Physicians and other healthcare providers, Clergy, governing bodies and the lay public have had issues with end-of-life decisions. Therefore, often they became last minute decisions. This lack of coping was brought to the forefront in 1969 when the Swiss-American Physician, Elizabeth Kubler Ross de
Abstract: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurological condition that affects behaviour, social interaction, and communication, with symptoms varying across individuals due to its spectrum. The prevalence of autism has increased significantly worldwide, and early diagnosis and intervention have become crucial for better outcomes.
Volume 9, Issue 1, February 2025
Abstract: Medical errors are multifactorial, encompassing issues such as communication failures, diagnostic inaccuracies, and procedural complications. The Institute of Medicine’s seminal report, To Err Is Human, highlighted the systemic nature of these errors and called for fundamental reforms in healthcare delivery. Over twenty yea
Abstract: Introduction: Trachoma is a keratoconjunctivitis caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, transmitted through dirty hands, contaminated clothing, and flies. Trachoma remains a significant public health issue in developing countries, including Mauritania, particularly in the Tagant region.
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Abstract: Introduction:Pterygium is a conjunctivovascular proliferation, of the bulbar conjunctiva that encroaches on the cornea, triangular in shape with a canthal base and corneal apex; It is one of the most common benign ocular surface pathologies in the world.The distribution of pterygium is global, but its prevalence is higher i
Volume 8, Issue 3, June 2024
Abstract: Any hernia containing Meckel's diverticulum is called Littre's hernia. Littre's hernia (LH) in recurrent inguinal hernia (RIH) is extremely rare or probably unknown in literature. Littre's hernia is very rare, with an estimated incidence of LH of 0.09 % in strangulated or incarcerated hernias. In the last 300 years, about 5
Abstract: The unique individuality of patients' psychophysiology and the human factor of the physician are primary causes of medical errors. Our current understanding of these causes is insufficient to develop reliable control programs. Among the strategies to reduce errors, the most critical is admitting and openly discussing them a
Volume 8, Issue 2, April 2024
Abstract: Identifying the quality of life for elderly is needed to know the degree of healthy, comfortable, and enjoy the life for elderly. Those things become the crucial one for medical professional to take quality of life to give each patients’ treatment goals and use them as a guidance for all care decisions. This study aims to d
Abstract: Introduction:
According to World Health Organization (WHO), at least 155, 52 and 99 million children under the age of five years were stunted, wasted and underweight worldwide respectively. In addition, around 6 million children were reported with stunting and wasting simultaneously. Malnutrition is clustered i
According to World Health Organization (WHO), at least 155, 52 and 99 million children under the age of five years were stunted, wasted and underweight worldwide respectively. In addition, around 6 million children were reported with stunting and wasting simultaneously. Malnutrition is clustered i
Volume 8, Issue 1, February 2024
Abstract: Background: Paracetamol, lead, and arsenic are substances known for their potential hepatotoxic effects. Paracetamol overdose can lead to severe liver damage, while lead and arsenic, heavy metals commonly found in the environment, have been associated with liver toxicity upon exposure. Understanding the comparative effects
Abstract: Background: COVID-19 or Corona Virus Disease is a new type of infectious disease that first occurred in Wuhan, China in December 2019. Furthermore, WHO (2020) stated that COVID-19 is a pandemic because it has a high risk of very severe disease and spreads rapidly throughout the world. The impact of the COVID-19 pand
Volume 7, Issue 2, April 2023
Abstract: Objectives: Tobacco and cannabis are the most used inhaled drugs worldwide. This review looked at the effects of their combined use, the dependence induced, and the ways of helping people to quit.
Method: Medline was searched using the keywords « tobacco smoking » or « cannabis use » or « tobacco mariju
Method: Medline was searched using the keywords « tobacco smoking » or « cannabis use » or « tobacco mariju
Abstract: Background: The negative impact felt by the community from this disaster like a COVID-19 pandemic also led to changes in health conditions, both physical and mental. People are anxious when they have to stay at home, they are afraid when doing activities, let alone having to undergo independent isolation at home. Anxiety ne
Volume 7, Issue 1, February 2023
Abstract: Background. Metabolic flexibility describes the body's adaptive ability to changing metabolic or energy requirements.
Objective. To determine the possibility of detecting dysmetabolism based on bioimpedancometry (systemic dysmetabolism) and metabolic flexibility (local dysmetabolism) by the intensity of s
Objective. To determine the possibility of detecting dysmetabolism based on bioimpedancometry (systemic dysmetabolism) and metabolic flexibility (local dysmetabolism) by the intensity of s
Abstract: Somalia is a country facing numerous challenges in achieving universal health coverage (UHC) and ensuring adequate healthcare financing , This article explores the complexities and obstacles that Somalia must overcome in its pursuit of UHC, the paper begins by providing an overview of the current healthcare landscape in Som
Volume 6, Issue 5, October 2022
Abstract: The study of the family constitutes one of the most important fields of sociology. Everyone in all societies grows up in a family environment and marriage is a very widespread social institution. The structure of the family has changed throughout the world, affecting aspects of behavior, attitudes, beliefs, and relationship
Volume 6, Issue 4, August 2022
Abstract: Background: The total cholesterol values of the Spanish population are high. The Preventive Activities Programs developed are not being sufficiently effective in improving population cholesterolemia. The involvement of other elements of society (education, the media, the food industry, etc.) may be essential in con
Volume 6, Issue 3, June 2022
Abstract: Background: Peer pressure is defined as the pressure to conform from peers, which can occur both directly and indirectly. This can be strongly influenced by the interaction among peers. Anxiety is the most common mental disorder, caused by several factors, such as peer pressure. Several studies have found that peer p
Volume 6, Issue 2, April 2022
Abstract: Background – Access to modern family planning methods, including long-acting and reversible contraceptives (LARCs), to prevent unplanned pregnancy is critical to avert maternal deaths in humanitarian and fragile settings, where clinicians often have limited LARC competencies. This paper explores the perspectives and recomme
Volume 6, Issue 1, February 2022
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To describe the mortality of cardio-metabolic diseases by non-COVID-19 during the pandemic first wave 2020.
METHODOLOGY: We analyzed open data from Peruvian death certificates from March 01 to December 31, 2020, and 2019. Confirmed and suspected cases of COVID-19 by ICD-10 and the text of the di
METHODOLOGY: We analyzed open data from Peruvian death certificates from March 01 to December 31, 2020, and 2019. Confirmed and suspected cases of COVID-19 by ICD-10 and the text of the di
Volume 5, Issue 6, December 2021
Abstract: Introduction: Several mechanisms come into play for the child to have good health. This study aimed to examine the effect of mothers’ preventive health care use for themselves and their children on their children's health status.
Methods: For this study, data come from the end-line survey conducted to eval
Methods: For this study, data come from the end-line survey conducted to eval
Abstract: Research indicates that farmers’ demographic characteristics and production practices have safety and health implications. However, current systems do not identify organic farmers independently from conventional farmers, and literature on how organic and conventional farmers compare is very limited. We conducted a secondary
Abstract: Introduction: This study aimed to assess COVID-19 preventive measures and violence against women and girls and determine the factors that contribute to COVID-19 preventive practices and violence against women and girls in Nigeria.
Method: A descriptive cross-sectional design was used for this study. Data w
Method: A descriptive cross-sectional design was used for this study. Data w
Abstract: The Biology of the Cell Surface (1939a) by Ernest Everett Just is focused on marine egg cells and egg cell surfaces. By studying egg cells, and cell surface mediated co-operation with sperm and environment, E. E. Just advanced egg cell fertilization and developmental biology, including embryo morphogenesis, ecological devel
Volume 5, Issue 5, October 2021
Abstract: Background: The Maternal Mortality Ratio in Nigeria remains the highest in Africa and second highest in the world. Best practices in reducing maternal deaths are to provide all women emergency obstetric care by trained attendants in well-equipped facilities.
Method: This research applies the Theory of Pl
Method: This research applies the Theory of Pl
Abstract: Ultrasound at the bedside has gained popularity in more emergency departments and has been integrated as a central element in the training of residents. The Ocular Ultrasound was used for the detection of the Optical Nerve Sheath Diameter in the Ocular Trauma, Retinal Detachment , Intracranial Pressure and Vitreal Hemorrhag
Volume 5, Issue 4, August 2021
Abstract: Background: China's aging population is accelerating, and a large number of professional nursing talents need to be trained to improve the quality of care for the elderly. However, there is a shortage of elderly caregivers in China. The aim of the study is to investigate higher vocational nursing students' attitudes
Volume 5, Issue 3, June 2021
Abstract: Introduction: The Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) Index case testing strategy involves the provision of HIV testing services (HTS) to sexual partners or family members of known HIV positive individuals (index clients). This approach was introduced in our facility in September 2019 aimed at identifying sexual partn
Volume 5, Issue 2, April 2021
Abstract: Background: A successful percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) on complex coronary anatomy can be up to 90% of cases and depends on many factors such as successfully guiding catheter support, which entails a perfect entry in the ostium of the treated artery, the guidewire´s ability to cross the culprit lesion and the ste
Volume 5, Issue 1, February 2021
Abstract: Background With the development of the medical security system, the problem of "difficult and expensive to see a doctor" has been greatly improved for Chinese residents. But at the same time, the Chinese people's view of value medical care has also taken on a great change, and then transferred to medical treatment be
Volume 4, Issue 2, April 2020
Abstract: Objective: Sexual harassment is a major issue of universal discourse. However, the degree of attention to the issue is not universal because of cultural, economic and perception of sexual harassment differences. This study provides a description of perceptions and experiences of sexual harassment of health care workers in a
Volume 4, Issue 1, February 2020
Abstract: BACKGROUND
Eccentric hamstring training is a contemporary approach to reducing injury risk in elite footballers. Understanding the temporal pattern of recovery would inform training design.
METHODS
20 male professional football players completed baseline assessments of eccentric hamstring strengt
Eccentric hamstring training is a contemporary approach to reducing injury risk in elite footballers. Understanding the temporal pattern of recovery would inform training design.
METHODS
20 male professional football players completed baseline assessments of eccentric hamstring strengt
Volume 3, Issue 4, August 2019
Abstract: This research purpose was to verify if declines the patient´s quality of life and the disease perception by this and their families through questionnaires. It was used Dermatology Life Quality Index questionnaire in 50 patients and other semi-structured questionnaire to 21 family members attending a Reference Health Center
Abstract: If many women in rural Kano are not using family planning, it is not due to a lack of knowledge. Knowledge of contraception is nearly universal; 98 percent of currently married women know at least one modern family planning method. About two out of every five women (43 percent) have knowledge of at least one traditional met
Volume 3, Issue 3, June 2019
Abstract: Parkinsonism is a neuro-degenerative disease caused by destruction or impairment of basal ganglia which secretes dopamine from dopaminergic nerve that is connected to cholinergic nerve that secretes acetylcholine leading to decreased level of dopamine production. Piroxicam when administered to monogastric animals caused Par
Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2019
Abstract: Background: This study presents the French validation of the Maslach Burnout Inventory – General Survey (MBI-GS). The MBI-Human Services Survey, MBI-Educators Survey and MBI-GS questionnaires have been validated in numerous languages and are currently being used in many countries, as attested by the abundant literature on t
Volume 3, Issue 1, February 2019
Abstract: Objectives: To assess the trend and effectiveness of Ajwa dates usage in management of coronary artery disease.Methods: In this, hospital based descriptive study, 150 cases of CAD were divided into 3 groups. Group One taking Ajwa alone, group Two on allopathic medicine and group Three taking both Ajwa and allopathic treatme
Abstract: Back Ground: People of all ages, races and ethnicity can develop anemia at some point in their lives. It can be treated successfully or prevented. Southeast Asia has more prevalence with nearly 800 million affected. World Health Organization estimated that 35% to 75% of pregnant women in developing countries and 18% of wome
Volume 2, Issue 2, April 2017
Abstract: AbstractIntroduction: The poisoning problem is acute, complex and multifaceted. The child poisoning is dangerous and may jeopardize their lives.Purpose: the present literature retrospective study was to list information about the poisoning in pediatric patients.Methodology: The study material has recently been articles on t
Abstract: Health-care workers are presumably important in MRSA transmission, although, they more frequently act as vectors than the main sources of MRSA transmission. Asymptomatic methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) carriage among Health care workers (HCWs) in the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Nigeria
Volume 2, Issue 1, February 2017
Abstract: It becomes firmly established on the basis of long-term researches, that epidemic of chronic noninfectious diseases a decline of ability of aerobic formation of energy is the basis of, that specifies the functions of mitochondria’s on insufficiency
Volume 1, Issue 2, December 2016
Abstract: Objectives: Gait is often affected in people with motor disorders. Obtaining feasible parameters from gait measurements is a central issue in clinical reasoning. A key problem is that practicable tests lack sensitivity of underlying parameters and vice versa. To examine gait impairments or to evaluate interventions aimed at
Volume 1, Issue 1, October 2016
Abstract: Background: Low back pain is neither a disease nor a diagnostic entity of any sort. The term refers to pain in an area of the anatomy afflicted so often that it has become a paradigm of responses to external and internal stimuli. The prevalence of low back pain among hospital workers varies between different countries 39% i
Abstract: Background: Food habit and lifestyle doubtless play a fundamental position in colon cancer incidence; however, the proportion of colon cancer risk that might be preventable is unknown. Objective: This investigation aimed to evaluate the food intake, fatty acids, specific amino acids, hematological results for colon cancer
Abstract: Hypertension affects one billion people and it is estimated that high blood pressure kills nine million people worldwide. Prevalence of high blood pressure in adult aged 25 years and above in Nepal is 36% male and 26.2% female. The objective of the study is to find out the risk factors of hypertension by applying logistic