Journal of Family Medicine and Health Care

Volume 6, Issue 3, September 2020

  • Relationship Between Maternal Nutritional Status and Birth Outcome Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic at Yusuf Dantsoho Memorial Hospital Kaduna

    Safiya Aliyu Tijjani, Maimuna Ladidi Aliyu, Kudirat Afolabi

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 62-65
    Received: 17 February 2020
    Accepted: 27 February 2020
    Published: 4 June 2020
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    Abstract: This study was undertaken to find out the relationship between maternal dietary pattern, anthropometric indices with birth outcome among pregnant women in their 3rd trimester attending antenatal clinic at Yusuf Dantsoho Memorial Hospital, Tudun Wada, Kaduna. Sixty-seven mothers – baby pair participated in the study. Weight, height, and Mid Upper Ar... Show More
  • Application of WeChat Platform to Assist Extended Care for Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Bariatric Surgery

    Li Zhang, Shuqing Yu, Xiuli Wei, Lina Wu, Lilian Gao

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 66-69
    Received: 14 May 2020
    Accepted: 29 May 2020
    Published: 9 June 2020
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    Abstract: Purpose: To explore the effect of using WeChat platform to assist extended care on the compliance behaviors, health locus of control and quality of life of patients who were undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) bariatric surgery. Methods: A total of 120 patients from July 2018 to June 2019 in the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan Unive... Show More
  • HIV Sero Status and Associated Factors Among HIV-Exposed Infants’ in Selected Health Facilities in Sidama Zone, Southern Ethiopia

    Yirgalem Yosef, Bosena Tebeje, Jophine Joseph, Seblework Abeje

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 70-77
    Received: 15 January 2020
    Accepted: 27 May 2020
    Published: 9 June 2020
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    Abstract: MTC transmission of HIV is a major public health challenge in Ethiopia; however there were a shortage of evidence on HIV sero status of exposed infants in Sidama zone, Southern Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to assess, the HIV sero status and associated factors among HIV-exposed infants in selected public health facilities. A cross-sectional... Show More
  • The Effect of Type-D Personality Traits on Smoking in Students of Medicine Faculty

    Nazli Sensoy, Gizem Sen

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 78-82
    Received: 4 May 2020
    Accepted: 11 June 2020
    Published: 20 June 2020
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    Abstract: Objective: The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between the smoking status, smoking, and Type-D personality traits of medical students. Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted with 627 Medical Faculty students in the 2019-2020 academic year. In the study, personal information form, Type-D Personality Scale, Fagerstrom N... Show More
  • Serial Arterial Lactate Clearance and Outcome in Patients with Cardio-respiratory Insufficiency Presenting in Emergency Ward at Tertiary Level Hospital

    Siddharth Dhoj Khati, Bishal Pokhrel, Rekha Karki

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 83-86
    Received: 12 June 2020
    Accepted: 28 June 2020
    Published: 13 July 2020
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    Abstract: Introduction: Acute cardio-respiratory failure is one of the acute common problems encountered in emergency and which required immediately intervention. It creates an imbalance between energy supply, demand, and consumption. Earlier lactate clearance should be useful to identify patient able to reverse the metabolic derangement and failure to rapid... Show More
  • Breast Pathologies and Inadequate Breastfeeding Practices: A Survey Among a Group of Newly Delivered Women in Yaoundé, Cameroon

    Georges Pius Kamsu Moyo

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 87-90
    Received: 22 June 2020
    Accepted: 7 July 2020
    Published: 23 July 2020
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    Abstract: Breastfeeding women may develop a number of breast disorders during the postpartum period. Such disorders could involve masses of varying sizes, breastmilk secretion anomalies and painful-inflammatory or infectious conditions. Though very few of these conditions may be absolute contraindications to breastfeeding, they are however a significant sour... Show More
  • KAP on Obstetrics Danger Signs of Pregnancy Among ANC Attending Pregnant Mother in Gununno Health Center, Gununo Town, Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia April: 2019

    Bulcha Guye Adema, Wuletawu Birhanu Edamo

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 91-96
    Received: 2 June 2020
    Accepted: 23 June 2020
    Published: 10 August 2020
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    Abstract: Danger signs of pregnancies are a warning signs that women encounter during pregnancy, child birth and postpartum. It is important, to know this warning signs for women and health care providers to rule out serious complications and initiate treatment immediately. Pregnancy is normal process that results a series of both psychological and physiolog... Show More
  • Chemical Functional and Sensory Properties of Complementary Diets from Blends of Fermented Millet (Penniselum glaucum) with Groundnut (Arachis hypogeae) and Moringa oleifera Seed Flours

    Makanju Dehinde Awogbenja, Oluwatooyin Faramade Osundahunsi, Tayo Nathaniel Fagbemi

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 97-105
    Received: 6 July 2020
    Accepted: 20 July 2020
    Published: 10 August 2020
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    Abstract: Malnutrition resulting mostly from poor infant feeding practices is a major public health problem in Nigeria. This study evaluated the nutritional and functional properties of flour blends prepared from fermented millet, groundnut and Moringa oleifera, as well as attributes of the gruel obtained from the composite flour. Seven blends were formulate... Show More