Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology
Volume 7, Issue 3 (2018)
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A Case-Control Study Examining Determinants of Neonatal Near-Miss in Public Hospitals in Tigray Region, Northern Ethiopia
Abstract: Background: A neonatal near-miss (NNM) is defined as a morbid event that nearly results in newborn death within 28 days postpartum. Every year, four million newborn babies die in the first month of life in low and middle-income countries. However, the determinants of NNM have not been studied in depth in Ethiopia. This study attempted to examine the determinants of NNM in Tigray Region, Northern Ethiopia. Method: We used unmatched …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Determination of The Mean Fetal Biometrics and The Mean of Ratio of biometrics in 2nd and 3rd Trimester of Pregnancy in Correlation with Fetal Gestational Age: As a Predictive Biometric Parameters
Abstract: Introduction: Fetal cerebellar diameter in normal gestation is also highly correlated with fetal growth indices. Objective: To determine to mean fetal biometric ratios in 2nd and 3rd trimester of pregnancy on ultrasound as a predictive biometric parameter of gestational age. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Material and Methods: A total of 140 pregnant women in their second and third trimester were included in this study. BPD, AC, FL and TCD were …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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Prevalence of Sickle Cell Disorder in Rural Vyara of Gujarat
Abstract: Sickle cell anaemias are the most common hereditary disorders in India and pose a major health problem. The study was conducted in the population of Vyara city, taluka Vyara, district Tapi of Gujarat state, India, from July 01, 2017 to September 31, 2017. The screening was done by dithionate turbidity test. The selected people were determined, and their result was established by Hb electrophoresis. The present study was carried in …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 17–20 Read article
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Primary Progressive Aphasia: Comparing Two Case Studies
Abstract: The present study was carried out with the aim of profiling symptoms of two clients with primary progressive aphasia (PPA). The first client was a 77-year-old female while the second client was a 69-year-old female. Both the clients experienced atrophy in different regions of the brain. The onset of the problem was more sudden in the second client as compared to the first client. The first client experienced more speech …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 21–23 Read article
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Status of Caring, Respectful and Compassionate Health Care Practice in Tigray Regional State: Health Professionals’ Perspectives Mekelle, North Ethiopia
Abstract: Background: Regardless of the efforts done to improve the health status of the society, globally including in Ethiopia much is required to do on the compassionate, respectful and caring aspects of the health care delivery system. Objective: The aim of this study was to describe the Practice and attitude of health care professionals regarding caring, respectful and compassionate health care in Tigray regional state. Methodology: Cross-sectional study design was employed, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 24–32 Read article
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Barriers Towards Implementation of Caring, Respectful and Compassionate Healthcare Practice in Tigray Regional State, Ethiopia: A Qualitative Study
Abstract: Background: Patient-centered care is a type of care that is respectful, responsive to the preferences and values of patients. Though policy-makers increasingly adopt systems to enhance person-centred care for patient’s empowerment and improvement of the quality of care, the barriers to implement must be identified continuously so as to give a timely solution. Objective: The aim of this study was to explore barriers towards implementation of caring, respectful and compassionate …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 33–38 Read article
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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Overweight/Obesity in Public Servants, Tigray, Ethiopia: The Case of Mekelle City
Abstract: Introduction: Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) remain the major causes of mortality. In Africa and sub-Saharan countries prevalence of NCDs is rising due to many reasons. About 80% of deaths due to NCDs are common in low and middle-income countries including Ethiopia. Overweight and obesity are leading risk factors for a number of chronic NCDs. Objective: The aim of this research was to estimate the magnitude and factors associated with overweight/obesity among …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 39–46 Read article