Journal of Family Medicine and Health Care

Volume 7, Issue 3, September 2021

  • Determinants of Self-referral among Outpatients at Referral Hospitals in East Wollega, Western Ethiopia

    Edosa Tesfaye Geta, Yibeltal Siraneh, Elias Ali Yesuf

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 3, September 2021
    Pages: 57-64
    Received: 28 July 2021
    Accepted: 9 August 2021
    Published: 23 August 2021
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    Abstract: Patient self-referral is a process through which patients refer themselves to higher level health facilities without seeing anyone else first or being advised to refer themselves by a health professional. Despite the expansion in the number of health facilities, this phenomenon is perceived when patients routinely access referral hospitals. This st... Show More
  • Demand for Long Acting and Permanent Contraceptives Methods and Associated Factors Among Married Women Visiting Assosa Town Health Institution for Family Planning

    Zelalem Birku, Semarya Berhe, Yeshi Assefa

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 3, September 2021
    Pages: 65-76
    Received: 16 June 2021
    Accepted: 13 July 2021
    Published: 23 August 2021
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    Abstract: Background: Demand for long acting and permanent contraceptive method is one of the key factors that determine the fertility and the reproductive health of the women. These demand for LAPM was not consistent with and the utilization of LAPM. The objective of this study is therefore, to assess demand for LAPM and associated factors among married wom... Show More
  • Mortality Pattern Among Patients Admitted to the Intensive Care Unit in a Tertiary Health Institution in Abuja – Nigeria: 18-year Review

    Christie Omolola Adams, Ebenezer Obi Daniel, Abubakar Zainab Galadima, Imam Abubakar, Esther Joseph, Grace Shedul, Nicholas Baamlong, Mustapha Jamda, Ahmed Mamuda Bello, Paul Olaiya Abiodun, Israel Olukayode Popoola, Kabir Yunusa Amari, Christiana Asibi Ogben

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 3, September 2021
    Pages: 77-82
    Received: 28 August 2021
    Accepted: 18 September 2021
    Published: 12 October 2021
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    Abstract: Background: It is globally known that, there is high mortality rate in the Intensive Care Unit. Therefore, this study seeks to know the pattern of mortality and the associated variables at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional retrospective study was conducted among patients admitted into the Intensive Car... Show More