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Diabetes Mellitus-Risk Assessment
Abstract: Objective: To determine the risk of acquiring diabetes in patients and families, as well as the relationship between risk of developing diabetes and certain demographic characteristics. Methods: With 500 samples, a non-experimental descriptive design was utilized to assess the risk of developing diabetes. Convenience or Accidental sampling method was opted, and the data were collected by Bio physiological method and interview method by using ADA and FDA scale. Result: According …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 19–25 Read article
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Partograph Utilization and Associated Factors among Graduating Health Professional Students in Asella Referral and Teaching Hospital, Ethiopia, 2016
Abstract: Background: Outcome of labor and delivery are unpredictable events, which if not monitored properly can result in a maternal and fatal mortality and morbidity. The World Health Organization (WHO) promotes the use of the partograph to monitor and improve the management of labor and to support decision-making regarding interventions.Objective: This study aimed to assess proper utilization of partograph and its associated factors.Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 127 participants …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 12–18 Read article
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Magnitude and Factors Associated with Tetanus Toxoid Vaccination among Female Youth in Mekelle City, Ethiopia: A Community Based Cross-Sectional Study
Abstract: Introduction: Tetanus can occur worldwide, and, in all age-groups, who acquire the infection through unhygienic conditions and in the youths, who have insufficient antitoxins due to no or sub-optimal immunization to protect themselves and their newborn babies. Objectives: To assess the magnitude and factors associated with tetanus toxoid immunization among female youths in Mekelle City, Tigray Regional state, Ethiopia. Method: Community based cross sectional study design was conducted. A total …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 11–21 Read article
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Assessment and Associated Factors of Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Depression and Anxiety of Hospitalized Patients with Pandemic Disease, COVID-19 in Ethiopia, East Africa, 2020
Abstract: AbstractBackground: Globally, the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has raised international concern. According to world meters report, 4,545,167 cases, 1,715862 recoveries, 303,847 deaths and spread to 213 countries, and significant number increasing from day to day since December 2019. Mental health is becoming an issue that cannot be ignored in our fight against it. This study aimed to explore the prevalence, and factors linked to anxiety and depression in hospitalized …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 57–65 Read article
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Client Satisfaction and its Associated Factors towards Maternal and Child Health Services in Mekelle Health Centers, Ethiopia, 2015
Abstract: The health of the mother and child constitutes one of the most serious health problems affecting the community, particularly in the developing countries. Client satisfaction is fundamental for further improvement of quality of health care delivery system in general and maternal and child health care services in particular. However, studies on the level of client satisfaction with maternal and child health care service are lacking. So, the purpose of this …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Mothers Practice and Associated Factors on Kangaroo Mother Care, in Mekelle City Hospitals Tigray, North Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Survey
Abstract: Kangaroo mother care (KMC) is a special way of holding low birth weight, preterm and hypothermic babies with skin-to-skin contact between the mother and the newborn in a position like a kangaroo. Most neonatal units in the world do not has appropriate space and material to offer a comfort to mothers providing a continuous KMC. In Ethiopia, KMC has not expanded as broadly as we hoped. To assess the practice …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 21–31 Read article
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Lower Genital Tract Infections in Pregnant Women: Epidemiology and Risk Factors Associated in Dakar, Senegal
Abstract: Vaginal infections are responsible for many problems in women of childbearing age and significantly influence pregnancy outcomes. This study sought to ascertain the prevalence of lower genital tract infections and the risk factors associated with them in pregnant women under observation at the Nabil Choucair Health Centre in Dakar, Senegal. This nine-month cross-sectional study, which involved women between 34 and 38 weeks gestation (WG), was carried out from July 2020 …
Published in Recent Trends in Infectious Diseases · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 47–59 Read article
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A Research Study on Navigating Medication Risks Through MFRS (Medication Fall Risk Score and Evaluation Tool) and DART (Drug Associated Risk Tool) Among Patients with Polypharmacy
Abstract: Background information: The advancements in medical science continue, but the safety of medication usage is still a question mark and has become a crucial area for researchers to focus on. In the need of the above, various scoring systems and tools have been developed in pharmacy practice research. Prior to the present work, we did a systematic review and meta-analysis and identified two such tools: the medication fall risk score …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Prevalence of Self-medication and Its Associated Factors Among Pregnant Women in Selected Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital at Kuppam, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh
Abstract: Self-medication, the practice of using medications without a doctor's prescription, is a growing global public health issue, particularly in resource-limited settings. In pregnancy, self-medication can pose serious risks, including misdiagnosis, incorrect dosages, drug interactions, and prolonged use. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of self-medication, and the factors associated with it among pregnant women at a tertiary care teaching hospital in Kuppam, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. A descriptive cross-sectional …
Published in International Journal of Midwifery Nursing And Practices · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 41–48 Read article
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Association of Metabolic Syndrome with Cholelithiasis in Female Patients and Its Impact on Clinical Management and Surgical Outcome
Abstract: Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is associated with obesity, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, and hypertension, which may predispose to gallstone formation. This study aimed to evaluate the association between MetS and cholelithiasis in female patients and to assess its impact on clinical presentation, surgical difficulty, and postoperative outcomes. Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted on 88 female patients with ultrasonography-confirmed cholelithiasis. Patients were divided into two groups: MetS (n=44) and non-MetS …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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A Cross-Sectional Study to Find Out the Incidence and Associated Risk Factors of Pressure Injury Acquired in the ICU Unit at Pt. B.D. PGIMS, Rohtak
Abstract: Pressure injuries, also known as pressure ulcers or bedsores, remain a major concern in intensive care units (ICUs) due to their adverse impact on patient outcomes and healthcare quality. This study aimed to assess the incidence and associated risk factors of pressure injuries among patients admitted to the ICU at Pt. B.D. Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS), Rohtak. A descriptive cross-sectional design was adopted, and data were …
Published in International Journal of Emergency and Trauma Nursing and Practices · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 7–41 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Risk Factors Associated with Sudden Death in Population on Hemodialysis
Abstract: Background: Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) receiving maintenance hemodialysis (HD) experience disproportionately high mortality, with sudden death remaining a leading cause. Multiple clinical, biochemical, and care-related factors influence outcomes, yet comprehensive risk stratification models and the role of dialysis timing and early nephrology care remain inadequately explored in resource-limited settings. Objectives: This study aimed to (i) identify clinical and biochemical risk factors associated with mortality in HD patients, (ii) …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 14–19 Read article
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Evaluation of the Security Risks Associated with the Construction and Operations of a Nuclear Power Plant in the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Abstract: AbstractElectricity is paramount for Nigeria’s economic growth. Both, commercialindustrial and domesticactivities mainly rely on electricity for daily needs and smooth operations. Electricity from nuclear energy will further boost the required national power capacity, projected to be above 10,000 MW. This study addresses some associated security problems that may bedevil a Nigerian Nuclear Power Plant Project with the necessary response arrangements if any security breach arises. Paramount among the problems observed …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 15–23 Read article
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A Novel Approach for Enhancing Direct Hashing and Pruning for Association Rule Mining
Abstract: ABSTRACTData Mining has been considered as a promising field in the intersection of databases, artificial intelligence and machine learning. Association rule mining has been one of the most popular data mining subjects, which can be simply defined as finding interesting rules from large collections of data. This paper introduces an enhanced hashing approach in discovering associations for largeitemsets. The proposed hashing approach scans the entire database only once using the …
Published in Journal of Computer Technology & Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Magnitude of Early Skin-to-Skin Care Practice and Associated Factors among Postnatal Women in Harari Region Hospitals, Ethiopia, 2017
Abstract: Background: Early skin-to-skin care (SSC) is among recommended top ten essential routine newborn care practices after birth for all stable mothers and newborns, regardless of mode of delivery. Despite the large quantity of evidence suggesting the positive impact of the method, it is often a neglected practice, contrary to current newborn care guidelines. The main aim of this study was to assess early SSC practice and associated factors among postnatal …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Factors Associated with Nursing Student’s Intention to Leave Own Country
Abstract: The worldwide migration of nursing professionals from low income countries to rich ones is very common as nurses fill the large number of vacancies in upper income country. A study was conducted to explore the various reasons (factors) associated with nursing students’ intention to leave own country. Data was collected from undergraduate nursing students, GNM, post basic and B.Sc., of Saraswati Nursing Institute, Punjab. Findings revealed that 63.23% of study …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 20–25 Read article
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Association between Functional Status and Treatment Adherence among Elderly Suffering from Diabetes Mellitus
Abstract: The burden of diabetes mellitus(DM) is rising disproportionately in the world. Elderly population is moreprone for chronic and recurrent illness like DM which may require long term treatment. Non-adherencein this age group accounts for substantial worsening of functional status. Little knowledge is availableregarding association between functional status and treatment adherence among elderly. The aim is toassess the functional status and its association with treatment adherence among elderly with diabetes. Across …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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Voluntary Blood Donation, Future Willingness and Associated Factors Among Attendants of Obstetrics and Gynecology Patients in JIMA University Specialized Hospital, Oromia region, Ethiopia, 2015
Abstract: Background: Hemorrhage is the major cause of maternal death worldwide. This problem is more prevalent in developing countries including Ethiopia. Therefore, availability of adequate blood supply and timely transfusion has paramount importance in reducing maternal deaths. In this aspect, assessing practice, future willingness and associated factors towards voluntary blood donation among attendants can contribute in alleviating the scarcity of blood for transfusion.Objective: To assess voluntary blood donation, future willingness and …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Practice of Breast Self-Examination and Associated Factors among Female Nurses of Hawassa University Comprehensive and Specialized Hospital, South Ethiopia, 2018
Abstract: Background: Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women. The aim of this study was to assess practice of breast self-examination and associated factors among nurses. Methods: A hospital based descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from March to April 2018 on a sample of 180 female nurses. Pretested and structured questionnaire was used to collect the data. Data entry was done using EPI Info 3.5.4 and exported to …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 23–31 Read article
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Knowledge on Risk Factors of Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Associated Factors among Mothers attending MCH Clinic, Bansa Daye Primary Hospital, South Ethiopia
Abstract: Background: Pelvic organ prolapse is a main gynaecological problem and admission in developing countries, including Ethiopia. It affects women’s day to day activities and quality of life. This study was conducted to assess knowledge on risk factors of pelvic organ prolapse and associated factors among mothers who attending MCH clinic, at Bansa Daye Primary Hospital, South Ethiopia. Methodology: A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted from April 1–30, 2018 among 408 …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 31–36 Read article