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<strong>Objective:</strong> Sierra Leone has one of the highest maternal mortality and infant mortality rates globally. We share findings from a Midwifery Clinical Training Needs Assessment, conducted in 2021 as a collaboration between the Government of Sierra Leone and Seed Global Health. The assessment identified existing needs and gaps in midwifery clinical training at health facilities in Sierra Leone from various stakeholders’ perspectives. <strong>Methods:</strong> The descriptive...

Background: The February 2023 earthquakes in Syria and Turkey caused widespread devastation. Extreme natural disasters are known to have a significant impact on the mental health of the affected population although rates can vary widely. This study aims to explore the prevalence and predictors of the mental health impact of the earthquakes in Syria on the population across areas differentiated by levels of disaster affectedness.Methods: This cross-sectional study conducted in Syria included...

Tunisia became a French protectorate in 1881, which has ended in 1956. This led Tunisia to ensure the education of the young Tunisians and, as a consequence, to ensure an efficient training of the future teachers. Until nowadays, this project did not lead to satisfying outputs, especially in the case of PE. The present study thus aimed to examine possible vulnerability of the training of PE teachers in ISSEPs. This was done by using semi-directed interviews to take into consideration the...

Liver cancer is the malignant transformation of liver cells.It develops in 90% of cases of cirrhosis, more rarely on chronic non-cirrhotic liver disease, and exceptionally in a healthy liver.This study aimed to investigate the clinical aspects of Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC).It was a retrospective descriptive study covering 10 years, focusing on HCC cases seen in outpatient and inpatient settings at the Internal Medicine Department.We recorded 153 cases out of 7021 patient records,...

Introduction: Aluminium is the most abundant metallic element in the earth’s crust and can be consumed through water, medications, and by using metallic cooking utensils. Aluminium levels become a concern when they are above biological exposure limits and can present with multiple clinical complications. When patients have chronic kidney disease and are on haemodialysis, impaired aluminium excretion can lead to its accumulation. Significantly elevated serum aluminium levels were noted in...

Virtual milieus are becoming a setting for a great deal of intercultural contact. Learners engaged in virtual exchanges are likely to encounter users from different nationalities who bring with them their culturally-grounded behaviors, beliefs and expectations as to what is most appropriate for intercultural interactions. Against this background, learners need specific skills, attitudes and knowledge to establish working relationships and collaborate with distant partners, namely...

This qualitative study analysed the implementation of Professional Learning Communities (PLCS) for quality teaching of Design Technology (DT) in the Zimbabwean high schools. The study was triggered by low uptake of the Design Technology curriculum since its inception in 2015 by public schools. The study included seven Design Technology secondary school teachers that were randomly selected from the secondary schools in the country’s selected district cluster. Data was collected from the...

Background: Aging is an unavoidable process that is connected with several health issues, including presbycusis, a degenerative disease of the cochlear hair cells and central auditory pathways with a resultant reduction in hearing acuity. In developing countries like Nigeria, little attention is given to the elderly population with possible underreporting of presbycusis, hence the need for this study. Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate hearing loss, the type, and associated risk...

Academic achievement refers to performance outcomes that indicate how far a person has progressed in specific goals of activities in instructional settings, such as school, college, and university.This research was done to study the factors that can distress students' academic achievement so that to find a solution to this problem.This study took place in the faculty of social science at the University of Bosaso, Garowe, Puntland, Somalia as a case study.Although this problem is very large...

Medication errors (MEs) are important, often overlooked forms of medical error that are associated with morbidity and mortality in health care settings. Among health care workers, knowledge, attitude and perception may affect reporting of MEs.The aim of this study was to determine the level of knowledge and perception of MEs among health care workers in Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria.A cross-sectional study was conducted among 138 health care workers selected randomly...

Introduction: Periodic medical checkup is an essential component of preventive medicine and health promotion. Assessing the knowledge, perception and practice of health care professional on routine medical checkup set the tone for the general public. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 300 health care personnel, nurses, doctors and medical laboratory scientist, using a convenience sampling method, to assess their practice of periodic medical checkup. Data was collected...

Objectives To describe the characteristics and disability-related needs of children and adolescents with physical disabilities in the Kilimanjaro region, North-Eastern Tanzania. Design A cross-sectional community survey was conducted from November 2020 to June 2021. Trained research assistants interviewed primary children’s carers using a questionnaire based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health-Children and Youth Framework. Data were analysed using IBM...

The advancement of science and technology affects all element of human existence, including education. Social media is one example of this advancement. As many institutions used social media in providing education and as a vital instrument to improve students’ enthusiasm in learning, social media succeeded in penetrating its Influence on the education sector. The purpose of this study is to look at the obstacles that tertiary level students have when incorporating social media into their...

The The purpose of this study is to examine secondary school students' and instructors' attitudes of using English as a teaching medium in Tanzania. The study was held in three schools in the Unguja North region. The study was based on answering research questions; first, what are the perceptions of Tanzanian secondary school students and teachers toward the English language medium of instruction? as well as what obstacles do students and teachers face while employing English as a medium of...

The development of creativity through learning is a significant part of Ghana's pre-tertiary education system framework. Achieving the successful implementation of creativity from policy to practice in schools relies on teachers in the local school system, who are shaped by their past teaching experiences and the training they have received during initial teacher education (ITE). Using interviews and observation data, this case study explored 16 secondary visual arts teachers' experiences...

Background: Robotic surgery represents a significant advancement in modern medical procedures, offering enhanced precision, control, and flexibility beyond human capabilities. Despite its growing prominence globally, the adoption and perception of robotic surgery in various regions, particularly in countries like Syria remain underexplored. Objectives: The purpose of this research was to investigate the knowledge and attitudes of Syrian Arab republic medical students concerning robotic...

Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) advocates inclusive and equitable quality education for all. It is estimated that 69 million teachers need to be recruited by 2030; in this context, teacher education needs to be supported to increase the supply of qualified teachers, particularly in developing countries. This chapter aims to explore endeavours by national governments to support SDG 4 by addressing the challenges of teacher supply and demand. Drawing on two instrumental case studies,...