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A survey of tonsillectomy care patterns in Tanzania 坦桑尼亚扁桃体切除术护理模式调查

South Sudan Medical Journal Pub Date : 2022-09-06 DOI: 10.4314/ssmj.v15i3.5

D. Ntunaguzi, Christopher Mwansasu, A. Kahinga, Z. Abraham

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Prevalence of glaucoma among patients attending Buluk Eye Centre, Juba, South Sudan: a one-year study 在南苏丹朱巴Buluk眼科中心就诊的患者中青光眼的患病率：一项为期一年的研究

South Sudan Medical Journal Pub Date : 2022-09-06 DOI: 10.4314/ssmj.v15i3.2

K. Sube, J. M. Lawrence, Subek John Lado, Karlin Aleso Sule, Mabeny Thiik Awan, Catherine Virmo Oduh, Howzer Ingoro Angelo, Namoun James Monjok, Peter Makuac Manyuat, J. Tongun, J. Lako, Akway M. Cham

{"title":"Prevalence of glaucoma among patients attending Buluk Eye Centre, Juba, South Sudan: a one-year study","authors":"K. Sube, J. M. Lawrence, Subek John Lado, Karlin Aleso Sule, Mabeny Thiik Awan, Catherine Virmo Oduh, Howzer Ingoro Angelo, Namoun James Monjok, Peter Makuac Manyuat, J. Tongun, J. Lako, Akway M. Cham","doi":"10.4314/ssmj.v15i3.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/ssmj.v15i3.2","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Glaucoma remains the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. Early detection and treatment play a key role in glaucoma management. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of glaucoma among patients attending the eye clinic at Buluk Eye Centre from 1st January to 31st December 2017. \u0000Method: This study was a cross-sectional retrospective study using data extracted from the registration cards of patients at Buluk Eye Centre from 1st of January 2017 to 31st of December 2017. A datasheet was used to collect the relevant variables including demographic variables. Data were entered, organized and analysed using SPSS version 21 [IBM SPSS Statistics] and p<0.05 was considered statistically significant. \u0000Results: The studied population was 16,727 patients (33,454 eyes) seen, age range from 7 months to 90 years, (mean 56.7, SD 14.7). There were 63% females and 37% males, ratio of 1.7:1 (p<0.05). Glaucoma accounted for 2.3% of diseases seen with p<0.05. Females (58%) were more affected than males (42%), with age group 46-60 years being the most affected (36.9% p<0.05). Most of the patients (71.9%) had visual acuity of less than 3/60 in both eyes (p<0.05). The highest proportion of glaucoma cases (29.4%) presented in July to September, with the least (21.2%) from January to March. Most of the glaucoma cases (39%) originated from Central Equatoria and the least (1%) from Abyei. \u0000Conclusion: Glaucoma remains a significant cause of severe sight loss in South Sudan, particularly affecting females and those aged 45-60 years.","PeriodicalId":56200,"journal":{"name":"South Sudan Medical Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-09-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49314313","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Musculoskeletal disorders among patients during a one-day outreach at Juba Military Hospital 朱巴军事医院为期一天的外展活动中患者的肌肉骨骼障碍

South Sudan Medical Journal Pub Date : 2022-09-06 DOI: 10.4314/ssmj.v15i3.6

M. M. Areu, B. Madison, Akau A. Aguto, James Alphonse, Omojowk J. Bachay, Aguer Warebek, Zecharia P. Ajak

{"title":"Musculoskeletal disorders among patients during a one-day outreach at Juba Military Hospital","authors":"M. M. Areu, B. Madison, Akau A. Aguto, James Alphonse, Omojowk J. Bachay, Aguer Warebek, Zecharia P. Ajak","doi":"10.4314/ssmj.v15i3.6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/ssmj.v15i3.6","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: The number of patients presenting with musculoskeletal disorders to the outpatient clinic at Juba Military Hospital is increasing. The aim of this study was to determine the proportion and types of musculoskeletal disorders among patients attending the orthopaedic outreach clinic during September 2021. Method: A cross-sectional study designed to determine the proportion and types of musculoskeletal disorders among patients presenting to Juba Military Hospital. One hundred and thirty-three patients were recruited. After informed consent, data were collected using a paper-based Questionnaire and analysed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22. Result: A total of 327 patients presented to outreach clinic, 133 patients consented and were included in the study. The mean age was 41 years (3 to 73 years, SD 16.9); 52.6% were male and 47% female. The conditions diagnosed were osteoarthritis of major joints, 20.3%, low back pain 18.8%, non-union 15.8% and mal-union 11.3%. Among patients with knee problems, 54% were unilateral knee osteoarthritis and 28% bilateral knee osteoarthritis. Patients with back problems: 80% low back pain of unspecified cause, 16% spondylolisthesis and 4% Pott’s disease of the spine. Also 29% mal-union femur and 25% femoral neck fracture. Tibia condition: 40% Non-union, 20% mal-union Tibia fracture. Conclusion: Musculoskeletal disorders are common among the residents of Juba city. There is high proportion of osteoarthritis and low back pain among other diagnosed conditions.","PeriodicalId":56200,"journal":{"name":"South Sudan Medical Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-09-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45619734","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Role of the community pharmacy in the control of pandemics in South Sudan 社区药房在南苏丹流行病控制中的作用

South Sudan Medical Journal Pub Date : 2022-09-06 DOI: 10.4314/ssmj.v15i3.10

Oliver Batista Ugoro

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Prevalence of HIV among pregnant mothers receiving antenatal care at Kator Primary Health Care Centre, Juba, South Sudan 南苏丹朱巴Kator初级卫生保健中心接受产前护理的孕妇中艾滋病毒的流行情况

South Sudan Medical Journal Pub Date : 2022-09-06 DOI: 10.4314/ssmj.v15i3.4

Kon Paul Alier, Akway M. Cham, John Ofere Oliwa, Pean Mayang Chelieny, Hilary Haswani Oroto, Madut Marko Mathiang, Athiei Majak Lual

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Profile of the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Al-Sabbah Children’s Hospital, Juba, South Sudan 南苏丹朱巴Al-Sabbah儿童医院儿科和儿童保健部简介

South Sudan Medical Journal Pub Date : 2022-09-06 DOI: 10.4314/ssmj.v15i3.11

Amanda Billy Berto Madison

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“How-to” Teaching Videos – inspired by work in South Sudan “如何”教学视频-灵感来自南苏丹的工作

South Sudan Medical Journal Pub Date : 2022-09-06 DOI: 10.4314/ssmj.v15i3.9

Deborah Van Dyke

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How to use experience to improve teaching practice 如何利用经验改进教学实践

South Sudan Medical Journal Pub Date : 2022-09-06 DOI: 10.4314/ssmj.v15i3.7

R. Bregazzi

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Social demographic determinants of male participation in antenatal care in Nyamagana District, Tanzania 坦桑尼亚尼亚马加纳地区男性参与产前保健的社会人口决定因素

South Sudan Medical Journal Pub Date : 2022-09-06 DOI: 10.4314/ssmj.v15i3.3

Sarah Chamos, Alen Kinyina, Harrieth G. Mtae

{"title":"Social demographic determinants of male participation in antenatal care in Nyamagana District, Tanzania","authors":"Sarah Chamos, Alen Kinyina, Harrieth G. Mtae","doi":"10.4314/ssmj.v15i3.3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/ssmj.v15i3.3","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Globally, poor male participation in antenatal care (ANC) and reproductive health issues is still a challenge towards improvement of maternal and child health. Quality antenatal care and birth outcomes depend on the shared responsibility between men and women. \u0000Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the level of male participation in ANC and the associated social demographic determinants. \u0000Method: The study was cross-sectional and was based in the community in the Nyamagana district, Tanzania. Male partners aged 18-49 years were interviewed using the four dichotomized (yes or no) variables to determine the level of male participation in ANC. The data were analyzed by using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS Version 24). Chi-square test was used to determine the association between demographic characteristics and the level of male involvement in ANC. \u0000Results: The level of male participation was high in this study (76.3%). Men with a primary level of education were twice (AOR 2.15, 95% CI [1.15– 4.02], p-value 0.01) as likely to participate in ANC compared to men with no formal education. If the number of children was more than two, there was a significant association with male participation in ANC (OR 1.57, 95% CI [1.12–1.77], p =0.02). \u0000Conclusion: The level of male participation in ANC is high in Nyamagana district. The number of children and level of education are social demographic determinants of male participation in ANC. \u0000 ","PeriodicalId":56200,"journal":{"name":"South Sudan Medical Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-09-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45468084","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Eye care in South Sudan 南苏丹的眼部护理

South Sudan Medical Journal Pub Date : 2022-09-06 DOI: 10.4314/ssmj.v15i3.1

K. Sube

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