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Enterobius vermicularis is a helminth that is difficult to control, is found globally, especially in crowded conditions, and can be transmitted from person to person by contaminated hands. A newly developed method for the quantification of helminth eggs on hands was tested among schoolchildren in a rural South African region to look at the role hands play in helminth infection, and to determine the risk factors for hand contamination. The study found 16.6% of participants' hands positive for...

Enterobius vermicularis is a helminth that is difficult to control, is found globally, especially in crowded conditions, and can be transmitted from person to person by contaminated hands. A newly developed method for the quantification of helminth eggs on hands was tested among schoolchildren in a rural South African region to look at the role hands play in helminth infection, and to determine the risk factors for hand contamination. The study found 16.6% of participants' hands positive for...

Background In Sub-Saharan countries, most patients with Parkinson's disease are underdiagnosed and untreated, with a marked shortage of qualified personnel. Objectives To develop a tele-education Parkison's disease program for health providers in Douala (Cameroon). Methods Feasibility, satisfaction, pre-post course medical knowledge improvement and patients' access were analyzed. Results Twenty lectures over the course of a year which connected participants with movement disorder experts...

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There is now an increasing need for universities to support first year students to more easily transition into the academic environment. This is largely due to many students dropping out in their first year of study due to various factors. Such factors may include socio -economic factors and historical legacies. Although studies have been conducted surrounding student drop-out rates, these have largely been dominated by first world experiences with limited attention focused on the global...

Lack of HIV/AIDS knowledge among young children have increased the fear of HIV infection resulting in their negative attitudes towards people affected by HIV and AIDS. This study aimed to determine the knowledge of HIV/AIDS and perception of primary school learners about HIV positive people in Soshanguve. A quantitative cross sectional descriptive survey design was conducted among 370 learners in grades 6 and 7, respectively. The age ranged from 10 to 15 years old. Data were collected using...

Introduction:The physically disabled have historically been excluded from HIV planning and programming largely due to perceptions that they are not sexually active.About 5.4% of the Cameroon population lives with a disability.However, there is scarcity of literature on HIV/AIDS related knowledge among persons with disabilities, mainly because those who have been charged with HIV/AIDS control have not yet considered HIV/AIDS and how it affects people with disabilities.The objective of this...

Combining insight from strategic management, evolutionary economics and latecomer capability literatures, this paper analyses the relationship between interactive learning and capabilities in a sample of Nigerian manufacturing firms. A distinction is made between formal and informal modes of interactive learning. Results from multivariate probit estimations show that both modes are positively associated with firm-level capabilities but informal interactions dominate. These results have some...

Background: iodine deficiency is the main cause of potentially preventable mental retardation in childhood.  It is still prevalent in large parts of the world. Mild iodine deficiency can affect cognitive development of the child. Aim of study investigated iodine status of primary school children and consumption of iodized salt. Subjects and methods: this study included 2105 households, urine analysis for 1879 primary school children aged (6 - 12 years) from urban and rural sites (975 and...

? The purpose of this paper is to explore the challenges facing medical education system in Egypt particularly in the area of education quality. It builds upon several existing studies conducted in Egypt to make the case for improving education outcomes.Design/methodology/approach? Samples were drawn from existing studies conducted in Egypt by experts in the education field.Findings? Results suggest that there is a chance for improvement of the quality of medical education in Egypt with...

In 2014, illustrative case study research was conducted to examine existing careers guidance interventions available to two young people in different secondary schools in Nigeria. The aim was to explore their perceptions in terms of the subjective usefulness of those interventions in an educational and labour market context within a growing economy. Analysis indicated that as well as access to careers guidance being inconsistent, the experience of the participants was that the existing...

A sound education sector is fundamental for the economic, social, and political transformation of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The DRC has achieved significant progress in its education sector over the last decade, demonstrating strong resilience following a particularly violent period in its history. The DRC’s development trajectory will depend on its ability to reap the benefits of it resource-rich territory, which will require large investments in human capital to transition to...

During the development of sexual and reproductive maturity, adolescents experiences extensive physical, psychological, emotional, and personality changes. This heightened curiosity about bodily changes and sexual feelings is associated with various risks including unwanted pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV/AIDS. This quantitative descriptive cross-sectional survey aimed to document the knowledge in the domain of sexual and reproductive health (RH) among high school...

Smallholder farming has become a significant livelihood coping strategy of the population in Ghana. However, in the last decade the upsurge of climate change and the effect of heat stress vulnerability on smallholder farmers in Northern Ghana are alarming. This article investigates the chances of using social protection and climate change adaptation policies towards the management of risks associated with heat stress emanating from climate change. It reviews salient literature on heat...

The HIV pandemic continues to be a major public health problem in Sub-Saharan Africa. The number of HIV/AIDS patients is increasing annually and there are no specialised oral health institutions that provide oral health care to HIV/AIDS patients. The purpose of the study was to determine the knowledge, attitudes and infection control practices of third, fourth and fifth year dental students towards patients living with the HIV/AIDS at the Medunsa Oral Health Centre (MOHC). This was a...