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Context: Vesico-vaginal fistula (VVF) is a major public health problem in Nigeria. Objective: To describe the causes and patterns of presentation of vesico-vaginal fistula in a tertiary hospital in Central Nigeria. Subjects and Methodology: Records of all patients with VVF seen over a 10-year period (1st January, 1988 to 31st December, 1997) at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital were reviewed. The patients' social and demographic data, aetiological factors, anatomical types and...
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Enterococcus faecalis is the most common of the Enterococcus genus causing infection, particularly urinary tract infections, worldwide. It is also a common cause of nosocomial infections and resistance to various antibiotics is on the increase worldwide. Thirty-five strains of E. Faecalis isolated from various clinical specimens (blood, wound swabs endocervical swabs but mostly urine) were screened for high-level aminoglycoside resistance. Their susceptibility nine antibiotics (ampicillin,...
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My work with African American teachers in CULTURES has led me to conclude that these teachers’ views of their roles are based on unique cultural and historical perspectives. African American teachers look introspectively at how their ethnic identity, classroom practices, and their beliefs are related to the achievement of their African American students. The African American teachers in CULTURES often talked about how their own cultural notions of teaching guided them in their practice....
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Ten years ago, in San Francisco, I was introduced to the concepts and results associated with action learning. While discussing South Africa’s challenges with Columbia University’s Victoria Marsick, she mentioned that action learning, or her specific approach, Action Reflection LearningTM might be worth some further consideration
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L'A. nous presente son experience de prise de conscience d'estime de soi des etudiants pauvres du premier cycle de l'enseignement superieur a travers des ateliers de journalisme
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This paper presents an overview of the development of current practice in information literacy education in tertiary institutions in South Africa. The policy framework affecting information literacy is examined from multiple perspectives. An examination of the literature identifies key concerns that are used in the compilation of a small survey instrument to establish current practice. The impact of institutional policies, finding educational strategies that meet the identified objectives of...
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Abstract Lack of trained manpower for repair and maintenance of solar energy devices in Botswana has resulted in failure of devices, loss of revenue, and dwindling of consumer faith in solar technologies. The government of Botswana commissioned a study to assess the needs for trained manpower in New and Renewable Sources of Energy (NRSE) technologies, to identify the required training programs and their levels, and the facilities that need to be upgraded and/or created for the implementation...
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Purpose : This study was undertaken to establish which health conditions are primarily responsible for disability and morbidity in a high-density area in Harare, Zimbabwe. Method : House-to-house screening visits were followed up by medical examination and interview of those identified as having a functional limitation. Results : Information was obtained during screening on 10 839 residents. Of these, 608 were examined by medical professionals. The rate of disability/morbidity was 5.6% for...