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52 articles for “sex education.”
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The Effects of HIV/AIDS Worldwide
Abstract: The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), which targets immune system conductors (CD4 cells), has infected millions throughout the world. HIV lowers the body's defences by infecting certain bodily fluids (blood, sperm, vaginal fluids, and breast milk) through unprotected sex, contaminated needles, or mother-to-child transmission. Early flu-like symptoms may go unrecognised, but if not treated, HIV advances to AIDS, which is characterised by severe immune system impairment. However, advances in antiretroviral therapy …
Published in International Journal of Virus Studies · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 26–31 Read article
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Emergency Contraception: Awareness, Knowledge, Attitude and Practice among Female University Students in South-East Ethiopia
Abstract: Abstract:Unintended pregnancy poses a major challenge to reproductive health of young adults in developing countries, many of which are performed abortion in unsafe conditions and others carry their pregnancies to term, incurring the risk of morbidity and mortality. It has been estimated that widespread use of emergency contraception may significantly reduce the number of abortion-related morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was to assess awareness, knowledge, attitude and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 7–14 Read article
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Indigenous Knowledge on Health Care in Tribes of Jharkhand and Odisha
Abstract: Health is multidimensional and influenced by plethora of factors such as habitat, religious attitude, political ideology, worldview, educational attainment, natural resource, food production, socio-cultural practices, hygiene and sanitation, environmental hazards, population structure, etc. in tribal societies of India. Indigenous people have the right to their traditional medicines and to maintain their health practices, including conservation of their vital medicinal plants, animals and minerals. Tribal areas in general are marked by …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 29–35 Read article
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Baseline KABP Study Related to HIV among Young People in Kamrup District, Assam
Abstract: Youth is that period in one’s life span when physical, emotional, social and mental changes take place. It is a period of transition from childhood to adulthood. The World Health Organization defines “adolescents” as people between 10–19 years of age; “youth” as those between 15–24 years; and “young people” as those between 10–24 years (World Health Organization, 1989). It is a very crucial period in one’s life span as this …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 5–9 Read article
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Prevalence and Predictors of Goiter among 6–12 years Old Children in Eastern Tigray Region, Northern Ethiopia: A Community-based Cross-sectional Study
Abstract: Iodine deficiency disorder (IDD) is the collective name of endemic goiter and endemic cretinism. Goiter is the main preventable major public health problem worldwide during pregnancy and childhood in an environment where iodine is deficient. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence rate and associated factors of goiter among 6–12 years old children in eastern Tigray region, Northern Ethiopia. We used community-based cross-sectional survey. The study population …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 52–60 Read article
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Epidemiological Study on Malnutrition Among Under-five Children in an Urban Slum of Ludhiana, Punjab, India
Abstract: Under-nutrition remains a major problem in most developing countries, especially in underserved areas such as urban slums. A cross-sectional study was done to know the role of various factors influencing the nutritional status. The study was conducted in the urban slums of Ludhiana, Punjab, on 425 children and the relation of under-nutrition with age, sex and literacy, was studied. Z-Scores were calculated for different indices. Prevalence of underweight, stunting and …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 10–14 Read article
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Assessment of Alcohol Abuse and Associated Factors among Other Health Science Students of Jimma University, South West Ethiopia
Abstract: Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that there are about 140 million people with alcohol abuse worldwide and almost about 50 percentage of men and 75 percentage women do not consume alcohol. The mechanisms that causes alcohol abuse are 50–60 percentage genetically influence and 40–50 percentage environmental factors.Objective: The present study aims to assess alcohol abuse and associated factors among health science student of Jimma University, Ethiopia.Methods: A cross …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Best Practices for Improving Employee Retention
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate how HRM practices and employees’ work related attitude improve employee retention in the perspective of investment in public health organizations of Benishangul Regional State, Ethiopia. Organizations under study were suffering from weak practices of human resources, consideration of employees as physical assets and weak retention strategies. The study adopted a mixed method of research design and targeted 1514 health professionals from 35 …
Published in E-Commerce for Future & Trends · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 26–42 Read article
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Association between Diabetes Type and Family History of Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Gender Differences and Genetic Influences
Abstract: Introduction: Diabetes mellitus DM is one of the fast-growing chronic metabolic disorder in the world, with high impact and burden in low- and middle-income country. Although genetic predisposition is a central determinant of diabetes risk, particularly for Type 2 diabetes (T2D), the contribution of familial aggregation varies across populations. In many parts of the world where diabetes is rising very fast understanding the relationship between diabetes type and family history …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 43–50 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
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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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Community Acceptance towards Male Midwives in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia, 2015/16
Abstract: Cognizant to the higher maternal mortality ratio, limited access of maternal health services and scarcity of trained health professionals in developing countries including Ethiopia, unwilling to use the existing health services considering the sex of the healthcare providers poses additional challenge for maternity care. Though remained uncovered, pregnant women’s acceptance towards male midwife becomes more awful for uptake of the services provided by the health system. Hence, the current study …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 28–44 Read article