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Prevalence of HIV Associated Neuro-cognitive Deficit among HIV Positive People in Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital
Abstract: Background: HIV/AIDS is a common infection in sub-Saharan Africa which is also associated with neurocognitive impairment and psychological. Even if HAART reduces HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND) by approximately 60 percentage, over 8 million HIV-infected adults in sub-Saharan Africa will be cognitively impaired at some level. This study aimed to assess prevalence and factors associated with neurocognitive impairment among adults living with HIV/AIDS at Hawassa University comprehensive specialized hospital, Ethiopia. Methods: …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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Factors Associated with Relapse in Schizophrenia Patients Who are on Follow Up at Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital and Mekelle General Hospital, Tigray, Ethiopia, 2018/19
Abstract: Schizophrenia is a chronic and disabling illness; relapse is recognized as the reemergence or the worsening of positive and/or negative psychotic symptoms, hospital admission or readmission. Factors that associated with relapse; substance use disorders, noncompliance of medicine, side effect experience of antipsychotic, poor social support, co-morbidity of other mental illness and chronic medical condition. The aim of this study was to identify factors associated with relapse in schizophrenia patients who …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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Examining the Effectiveness of Ventilator Bundles in Preventing Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in Mechanical Ventilation Patients at Selected Hospitals in Nashik
Abstract: The objective of this study was to assess how the application of a ventilator bundle can effectively prevent cases of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in patients undergoing mechanical ventilation in designated hospitals in Nashik. The study adopted a quantitative evaluative approach, implementing a genuine experimental control group design. A total of 40 patients on mechanical ventilators were chosen, with 20 patients each assigned to the experimental and control groups through non-probability …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2023 Read article
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Needle Stick Injury (NSI) and its Associated Factors Among Healthcare Workers in Jugal Hospital, Harar, Ethiopia, 2021
Abstract: Objective: To determine the prevalence of needle stick injuries (NSIs) and its associated factors among healthcare workers in Jugal hospital, Harar, Ethiopia, 2021. Methods: Cross-sectional study was conducted from November 1st-15th, 2021. All health care workers working in the hospital were the source population. Self-administer questionnaire was used to collect data. Data was analyzed using SPSS software package version 21.0. Logistic regression was used to assess the association between the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Association Rule Mining for Predicting Heart Disease: Challenges and Opportunities
Abstract: The exponential growth of digital healthcare data has spurred innovative applications of data mining techniques in medical research and practice. Among these, association rule mining stands out for its ability to uncover meaningful correlations within diverse datasets, such as electronic health records, imaging data, and genetic information. This paper reviews the application of association rule mining in predicting heart diseases, emphasizing its potential to enhance early detection, risk stratification, and …
Published in Journal of Advanced Database Management & Systems · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 29–34 Read article
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Transforming Human Resources Leveraging AI Across the Associate Lifecycle for Strategic Success
Abstract: AI is taking the lead in changing the game in human resources by mitigating challenges and optimizing processes throughout the entire associate lifecycle. From pre-hire, AI helps with interview bias, enhances hire projections, and supports talent acquisition with predictive analytics. Once onboarded, AI helps with compensation benchmarking, automates performance feedback with the mitigation of bias, and analyzes associate sentiment through NLP and LLMs. In the middle of the life cycle, …
Published in Recent Trends in Programming languages · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 30–36 Read article
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Investigating Factors Associated to Speech and Language Development Problem Among Under-five Children in Bangladesh: A Cross-Sectional Study
Abstract: Speech and Language Delay (SLD) is a developmental disorder characterized by a lag in a child's acquisition and use of spoken language compared to typical developmental milestones. It is a significant developmental concern with profound implications for cognitive, social, and academic outcomes. The objective of this study is to explore the factors associated to SLD in children and early intervention of the problem to support the children who need special …
Published in International Journal of Children · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Malocclusions and Associated Factors among Children with Neuropsychological, Sensory and Physical Disabilities in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Abstract: Background: Malocclusions have negative impacts on oral health of children with disabilities. Knowledge on factors associated with malocclusions may help planning preventive measures, necessary for disabled children. The study objective was therefore to determine the prevalence of malocclusions and their associated factors among children with disabilities in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.Methods: It was a cross-sectional survey that involved 384 children with neuropsychological, sensory and physical disabilities in Dar es Salaam, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 17–26 Read article
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Risk of Malnutrition and Its Association with Economic Maintenance in Inpatients Older Adults at a University-Affiliated Hospital
Abstract: The demographic aging has led to an increase in the prevalence of malnutrition. Malnutrition risk (MR) is considered as a multifactorial condition associated with an increased morbi-mortality in older adults. The association between MR and socioeconomic factors as the form of economic maintenance (EM) is not yet clear in aged population. However, an effective strategy for the diagnosis of MR is the comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA). The aim of this …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 31–36 Read article
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Association between Maternal Factors and Birth Weight of Children from a Selected Village of Anand District
Abstract: Birth weight of the child is an important predictor for neonatal and infant mortality and morbidity as well as for the nutritional status of the children. There are numerous factors such as maternal physiological, biological and socioeconomic factors leading to low birth weight. A community based cross sectional study was carried out to study the association between maternal factors and birth weight of the children. About 100 mothers were selected …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 21s–24s Read article
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Magnitude of Substances Use and Associated Factors among Aksum University Students, North Ethiopia: Challenges of Future Generation
Abstract: Background: Students of higher educational institution are at higher risk of substance abuse. Thus, this study was aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of substance use among undergraduate students in Aksum University. Methods: Institution based quantitative cross sectional study design was conducted among Aksum university regular students in April 2015. A sample of 853 students was selected by using multistage sampling technique. The data were collected by using …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 9–18 Read article
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Factors Associated with Fear of Fall and Impact on Social Participation in People with Chronic Stroke Living in Community
Abstract: Factors associated with fear of fall (FOF) have been well known in stroke patients but the impact of fall-related factors on social participation is limited. The objective of the present study was to assess the factors associated with FOF and impact of fall-related factors on the social participation in chronic ambulatory stroke patients. A community-based cross-sectional observational design was used for the present study. Thirty chronic ambulatory stroke patients (21 …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 22–33 Read article
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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, Practice and Associated Factors of Emergency Contraceptive Pills among Female Youths in Mekelle City, Tigray Region, North Ethiopia
Abstract: For girls and young women aged 15–19, pregnancy and childbirth is the number one killer. It’s the cause of 50,000 deaths of teenage girls every year. Ensuring that adolescent girls are able to use suitable contraception to delay the age at which they first become pregnant is a key part of the family planning challenge. Around 16 million girls between the ages of 15 and 19 give birth each year. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 7–21 Read article
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Prevalence of Frailty and Its Association with Information and Communication Technologies Use among Older Adults
Abstract: Frailty phenotype (FP) refers to a clinical syndrome characterized by a lack of effective response to stressors due to a decline in physiological reserve. The presence of FP is associated with negative outcomes in elders, like disability. Information and communication technology (ICT) is defined as a unit of technology that an individual can use to produce, store, and communicate information, e.g., mobile phones (MP) and internet browsing. The aim of …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 40–48 Read article
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in School Age Children in Mekelle, Tigray, North Ethiopia, 2017
Abstract: Introduction: Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neuron developmental disorder. African children are affected with this disorder which rates from 5.4 to 8.7%. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and its associated factors among school age children at Mekelle city, Tigray, Ethiopia, 2016/17. Method: Cross-sectional survey among 541 children at randomly selected institution was conducted between December 2016 and May 2017. Data were collected using structured …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 21–34 Read article
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Magnitude of Perceived Stigma and Factors Associated with Care Givers of Schizophrenic Patients: The Case of Amanuel Mental Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Abstract: Stigma is a social process, experienced and characterized by exclusion, rejection, blaming or devaluation of a person or a group. Schizophrenia, especially because of its distinctive symptoms like common disruptive behavior and perceived dangerousness, exposes patients to stigma and discrimination. If families do not seek help because of stigma, young people will be at risk of longer durations of untreated illness. To assess magnitude and factors associated with perceived stigma …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Visit to Visit Fasting Plasma Glucose Variability and Associated Factors in Diabetic Patients
Abstract: Wide glycemic variability has been proposed as one of the factors associated with poor glycemic control and development of diabetes complications. The aim of this study was to evaluate the extent of visit to visit fasting plasma variability and associated factors in patients with diabetes. A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted on 280 diabetic patients attending outpatient diabetic clinic of Ayder Referral Hospital between December, 2015, and April, 2016. Relevant …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 14–24 Read article
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Ventilator Associated Pneumonia: Prevalence of Bacteria and their Antibiogram in Tertiary Care Centre, Kota, Rajasthan, India
Abstract: Background: Mechanical ventilation is a life-saving procedure, but it is associated with a high risk of acquiring respiratory infections. Hence to prevent it and initiate empirical antimicrobial therapy, knowledge of microbial profile and their local antimicrobial sensitivity pattern are essential. The study aimed to investigate the role of endotracheal aspirate (ETA) surveillance cultures in identifying the aetiology of VAP earlier. Methods: A prospective study was carried out over a period …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 30–34 Read article
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Prevalence of Associated Problems among the Mentally Challenged Children in Bangalore
Abstract: Background: Mentally challenged children experience a lot of associated disturbances along with problems of mental retardation. The primary aim of the present study was to identify the associated problems that occur along with the mental retardation among the mentally challenged children in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Method: Descriptive research design was adopted for the present study. Complete enumeration sampling method was used to select 134 caregivers of mentally challenged children studying …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 19–23 Read article
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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Aggressive Behavior among Patients with Schizophrenia at Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Tigray, Ethiopia: a Cross-Sectional Study Design
Abstract: Introduction: Mental illness and aggression are often seen as inextricably linked. There is a growing body of evidence on aggressive behavior towards others by people with schizophrenia. Therefore, this study was designed to determine the prevalence of aggressive behavior and associated factors among people with schizophrenia. Method: Institutional based cross-sectional study was conducted during 6–31 May 2019 at the Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Tigray, Ethiopia. A total of 423 participants …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 1–10 Read article