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{"title":"Malaria, HIV, and Intestinal Coccidian Parasites Mixed-Infections in Adult Patients in the Fundong Health District, Northwest Region, Cameroon","authors":"Formbui Paul Atah, Njunda Anna Longdoh, Benjamin Pokam Thumamo, Jane Francis Akoachere","doi":"10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i191480","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i191480","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Malaria and intestinal coccidian parasites are both protozoan and their interaction in co-infected patients is still not clear. Patients infected with both malaria and coccidian parasites experience diarrhoea, gastro-intestinal and health problems that maybe life threating. We studied opportunistic intestinal coccidian parasites (OIPs) and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in adult patients with malaria in Fundong Health District, Northwest of Cameroon. The objectives was to determine prevalence, and distribution of the diseases in adult population. &#x0D; Methods: A prospective cross-sectional study carried out between April and December 2022. Malaria patients were identified by the presence of the Plasmodium parasite in Giemsa blood-stained films. HIV status was determined using the rapid diagnostic test (RDT). Stool samples were subjected to wet preparation and formol-ether concentration technique to detect intestinal coccidian parasites. Pearson’s Chi-Square (χ2) and binary logistic regression were performed as part of the statistical analysis. Statistical significance was set a P-value<0.05.&#x0D; Results: Three hundred and thirty (330) adult patients all infected with malaria took part in the study, 115(35%) males and 215 females (65%). The adult were of age 21 years and above. The mean age of participant was 37.02(±15.235) years. Malaria co-infection with coccidian parasites was observed in 19.4%. Malaria co-infection with other gastro-intestinal intestinal parasite capable causing pathological conditions in patients was 5.5%. The study showed the prevalence of malaria co-infections with HIV was 8.2%. The mixed infections observed were domestically acquired (57.8%) as well as travel related (46.2%). Fever was most reported in severe malaria 315/330 (95%), followed by those who reported abdominal pains 85/330 (26%), while diarrhoea was reported in 35/330 (11%) of the study participants. Fever, and abdominal pain significantly associated with malaria status (simple or severe malaria) p-value=, P-value= respectively (5.915) 0.015, P-value= (8.3) 0.004, as well as the HIV status P-value= (11.798) 0.003. The odds of developing severe malaria from fever was 3.533(CI: 1.204-10.366) times higher compared to those who did not have fever. The odds of developing severe malaria from abdominal pain was 0.420(CI: 0.230-0.767) less. Results showed living with child<2 years, water treatment methods, material use in hand washing, predicted the probability of coccidian infection in the final logistic regression model accounting for 23.6% of the variance in the coccidian infections was explained by the model.&#x0D; Conclusion: Prevalence of malaria, and opportunistic intestinal coccidian infections in adult patients was significantly influenced by migration, seasonal variation and the individual’s immune status. Routine clinical practice have often ignore the investigation of possible mixed infections especially in persons with compromised i","PeriodicalId":90555,"journal":{"name":"International journal of tropical disease & health","volume":"168 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136033483","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}

{"title":"Schistosomiasis and Malaria Co-Infection in School Age Children in the Tiko Health District, South West Region, Cameroon","authors":"Esum Mathias Eyong, Nzene Marion Endialle, Ambe Marius Ngwa, Sophie Etutu Jose Molua, Jini Victor Bongajum, Enyong Peter","doi":"10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i191478","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i191478","url":null,"abstract":"Aims: Parasitic infections are a major cause of diseases and morbidity in Africa, with malaria inflicting the largest burden followed by schistosomiasis. Co-infection with schistosomiasis and malaria may lead to severe health effects on children harbouring both infections. Studies have suggested that co-infection with helminths and malaria alters haematological indices. This study investigated co-infection with Schistosoma species and Plasmodium falciparum amongst school-aged children in the Tiko Health District, South West Region of Cameroon.&#x0D; Methods: A community based study was conducted in three health areas (Holforth, Tiko Town and Likomba) of the Tiko Health District. Participants aged 5 – 15 years were enrolled into the study. Blood, urine and stool samples were collected from the participants after obtaining consent from their parents. Samples were examined using Microscopy and Polymerase Chain Reaction. Haemoglobin levels were measured using a haemoglobinometer. A total of 397 participants were enrolled into the study.&#x0D; Results: The prevalence of schistosomiasis, falciparum malaria and co-infection amongst school aged children were 16.1%, 44.3% and 7.8% respectively. Prevalence of anaemia was 38.0%. Those co-infected had the highest prevalence of anaemia (54.8%) than the mono-infected participants though this difference was not statistically significant (x2 = 3.96, P = 0.138). Co-infection was associated with the health area (x² = 13.878, P = 0.001) and visit to the stream (x²= 7.223, P = 0.007). There was an association between co-infection and malaria parasite density (x² = 7.525, P = 0.0232).&#x0D; Conclusion: There was a relatively low prevalence of co-infection of schistosomiasis and malaria in school-aged children in the Tiko Health District. With respect to anaemia severity, there was no observed association between the infection category and severity of anaemia among the participants (x2 = 5.64, P = 0.464).","PeriodicalId":90555,"journal":{"name":"International journal of tropical disease & health","volume":"8 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136114502","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}

{"title":"Assessment of Pattern, Distribution, and Determinants of Ocular Morbidity among Residents Seeking Care at Medical Camps in Mathare Slums, Nairobi County, Kenya","authors":"Alloysius Luambo Omoto, Ronald Maathai, Atei Kerochia","doi":"10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i181477","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i181477","url":null,"abstract":"Ocular morbidities are considered a major contributor of disabling conditions in both low and high resourced countries. The overall global burden of eye diseases is estimated at 61.4 million Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) which accounts for 4% of total Disability Adjusted Life Years. There have been strong institutional collaborations on attaining Vision 2020-right to sight, which is a global initiative aimed at reducing preventable level of blindness has enhanced institutional collaboration in fight against blindness. Some eye problems that affects people quality of life but do not result in blindness have been ignored in favor of those causing visual impairment. The residents of Mathare slums in Nairobi County, Kenya, seeking care at medical camps, were subjected to an objective eye examination aimed at ascertaining ocular morbidity patterns, causes, and distribution. A descriptive community-based cross-sectional study design was employed. The study persons were patients over ten years who presented with eye-related constraints at the medical camps. The period of study range was between October and November 2022. Results were displayed using descriptions and visualization techniques after data was imported into Excel 2010 for analysis. Results on the pattern indicated a majority of respondents (34.44%) were diagnosed with conjunctiva diseases. This was followed by 30.29% being diagnosed with refractive errors, 11.62% with the cornea, and 8.30% with lens diseases. On distribution, Conjunctiva disease (34.44%) affected most of the respondents, and the majority of these respondents (19.5%) aged between 10 and 20 years affirmed to have atopic Conjunctivitis. A refractive error also commonly affected 30.29% of the participants, with Presbyopia (7.46%) comprising the highest form of refractive error. Cataracts (7.05%) and dry eye syndrome (6.22%) were more evident among patients aged above 40 years. Most of the respondents (43.5%) were found to have pathologies resulting from developmental causes, followed by allergies (24.1%) and refraction errors (10.4%). Hypertension was the most common comorbidity in Mathare slum affecting 12.4% of the respondents; this was followed by peptic ulcer disease (5.4%), diabetes (4.6%), arthritis (2.5%), and lastly, HIV (0.41%). Results showed that ocular Morbidity in the Mathare slum was not associated with determinants like house structure material, number of house rooms, household population, and cooking energy source. It is recommended that health institutions within the Mathare slum and similar contexts be fully equipped with essential eye medications and integrate eye health education in the health facilities. Physical exercise, healthy eating, and medical approved supplements are also recommended to help prevent metabolic disorders and improve age-related eye disorders. Clinical control of existing comorbidities will aid in reducing some eye diseases like cataracts and diabetic retinopathy.","PeriodicalId":90555,"journal":{"name":"International journal of tropical disease & health","volume":"42 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135352113","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}

{"title":"Clinico-Epidemiological Study Done at a Tertiary Care Centre in Western Ghats of South India and Outcome of Snakebite Cases","authors":"Jnanaprakash B. Karanth, Kiran Maribashetti, Gangapooja Karanth","doi":"10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i181476","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i181476","url":null,"abstract":"Background &amp; Objectives: Snakebite is a neglected public health problem in tropical and sub-tropical geographical zones. Management of snakebites require through examination, careful monitoring of vitals and assessment of envenomation. The epidemiological and clinical management data will provide an insight on the critical management issues and varied presentation.&#x0D; Methods: A retrospective observation study was conducted at Shripad Hegde Kadave Institute of Medical Sciences, Sirsi, Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. Patients admitted to the hospital during the period from January 2019 to August 2022 were included for the study.&#x0D; Results: The data from a total of 78 participants was included for the analysis. The mean age was 38.56±17.28 years. Of the participants, 50 (64.10%) were male and 43 (52.12%) farmers by occupation. Majority of cases had haematotoxic symptoms (42.2%) followed by myotoxicity (33.3%). Predominant neurotoxicity was seen in only 2 (2.56%) of patients. 57 (73%) of participants had elevated INR ratio. Sixty-seven (85.9%) participants were medically managed and 10 (12.82%) required surgical intervention. Three (18.75%) participants had acute kidney injury. With respect to the final outcome, 71(91%) of participants were discharged after recovery.&#x0D; Interpretation and Conclusion: This study provided the vital insight on clinical presentation and management of snakebite in Western Ghats of South India. Snakebite majorly affected male and middle-aged people. Farmers were most affected and bites occurred more during monsoon season. Due to variation in local distribution of species of snakes’ predominantly higher variants of vipers (lower number of krait and cobra) haematotoxic symptoms and signs were the major clinical presentation.","PeriodicalId":90555,"journal":{"name":"International journal of tropical disease & health","volume":"24 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136279983","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}

{"title":"A Prospective Observational Study on Causes and Effectiveness of Oligohydramnios Treatment in Pregnant Women with Different Comorbidities","authors":"B. Likithanjali, G. Saimeghana, Tejaswi Chillara, Kamal Yadav, T. Ravi Chander","doi":"10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i181475","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i181475","url":null,"abstract":"Oligohydramnios is a rare condition characterised by decreased amniotic fluid volume for gestational age. To determine the causes and effectiveness of oligohydramnios treatment in oligohydramnios pregnant women. We conducted a prospective and observational study at GMH (Government Maternity Hospital) in Hanamkonda over a period of 6 months. We included 203 oligo patients in this study and in which patients were grouped as 3 categories based on amniotic fluid index (AFI) as mild, moderate, severe. Information of the patients were collected from patient case reports and face to face interactions. The data was analysed through EXCEL. From our study we can conclude that oligohydramnios treatment is showing improvement in mild, moderate and severe oligohydramnios patients. But patients with uncontrolled hypertension were not showing liquor improvement because of their decreased placental perfusion. Gestational diabetes and thyroid do not cause oligohydramnios in pregnancy condition.","PeriodicalId":90555,"journal":{"name":"International journal of tropical disease & health","volume":"70 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135387354","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}

{"title":"An Analysis of the Hidden Markov Model for Surveilling the Transmission of Lassa Fever Epidemic Disease in Nigeria during Dry Season","authors":"None Nkemnole E. B., None Oyewole J. O.","doi":"10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i181473","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i181473","url":null,"abstract":"Lassa fever is an infectious viral disease that is endemic in Nigeria and other West African countries. Early detection and response to outbreaks of the disease are critical to prevent its spread and reduce illnesses and death. Finding some mathematical patterns that explain the mechanisms of Lassa fever transmission, as well as a thorough understanding of the biological contributing to affecting the disease, are necessary in putting in place a surveillance system with a view to preventing further spread of the disease. In this study, we developed a Hidden Markov Model (HMM) approach to surveil the transmission of Lassa fever virus infections in Nigeria. The HMM was developed using the susceptible Infection recovered (SIR) model to formulate the transition matrix and data from past outbreaks of the disease to compute the observations. Our results showed that the dry season as the peak period for Lassa fever and recorded the lowest numbers during the rainy season. The transition matrix showed a 98% chance of transitioning to the infected state from being susceptible and a 96% chance of remaining infected. The stable probability resulted in a 97.9% probability of transitioning to the infected state and a 1.7% chance of transitioning to the susceptible state. The Empirical analysis using the proposed HMM approach does not only provide a valuable tool for public health officials to track and respond to outbreaks of Lassa fever, leading to more effective disease control strategies but also, establishes an efficient structure for other infectious diseases modeling to aid in early detection and response to epidemic outbreaks.","PeriodicalId":90555,"journal":{"name":"International journal of tropical disease & health","volume":"22 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135816466","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}

{"title":"Comparison of the Efficacy of Haematoxylin &amp; Eosin (H&amp;E) and Periodic Acid Schiff (PAS) Staining Techniques in the Diagnosis of Typhoid Intestinal Perforation (TIP) among Patients Attending Federal Medical Centre, Keffi Nasarawa State, Nigeria","authors":"Sikirat Atinuke Gambari, Theophilus Ogie Erameh, Daniel Ohilebo Ugbomoiko, Azeez Oyemomi Ibrahim, Adiru Afolabi Adegboye, Adetunji Omonijo","doi":"10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i181474","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i181474","url":null,"abstract":"Aim of the Study: To compare the efficacy of H&amp;E and PAS staining techniques in the demonstration of TIP among patients attending Federal Medical Centre Keffi, Nasarawa state. Study Design: The study is a retrospective study, a total of 129 paraffin-embedded tissue blocks of patients who were diagnosed of TIP between January 1st 2013 and December 31st 2022 were retrieved from the archives of Histopathology laboratory and examined. Ten patients (10) with incomplete data were excluded.&#x0D; Methodology: A semi structured questionnaire was used to collect demographic data. The tissue blocks were sectioned at 4um and stained using Haematoxylin and Eosin (H&amp;E) staining technique and Periodic Acid Schiff (PAS) technique. The microscopic examination was done using x10 and x40 objectives of the Olympus light microscope.&#x0D; Results: The study showed that males were more affected with TIP than females with ratio 1.6: 1. Ages of patients ranged between 6 months-77 years with mean age of 24.8+1.87 years. The highest number of TIP cases was recorded in December. The ileal segment was the most perforated among the intestinal segments. The socioeconomic status of patients, availability of potable water supply as well as hygiene and sanitary practices were discovered to be key factors in typhoid fever infection and treatment outcomes.&#x0D; Conclusion: Although, both PAS and H&amp;E staining techniques showed favorable features, the PAS technique gave better contrast and also revealed the perforation sites better than H&amp;E at P<0.001. Hence, the PAS technique should be done alongside the H&amp;E in the laboratory investigation of intestinal tissues.","PeriodicalId":90555,"journal":{"name":"International journal of tropical disease & health","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135817674","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}

{"title":"Exploring the Rotavirus Risk in Latin American Food and Water","authors":"Lurys Bourdett-Stanziola","doi":"10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i171472","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i171472","url":null,"abstract":"Rotavirus is considered a major public health problem worldwide because many children, adults, and animals die from gastroenteritis due to rotavirus; rotavirus contamination follows the fecal/oral route, and it is well supported that infection can also be achieved by consuming food and water that is contaminated with rotavirus. Research has shown that, in Latin American countries, unusual emerging strains of rotavirus are occurring in children and adults with gastroenteritis; which contain in their sequence genes from rotavirus genotypes detected in animals; Therefore, researchers consider it a virus with zoonotic potential.&#x0D; In this review, I propose that rotavirus transmission occurs from wild animals, who use an intermediate host before contaminating humans, by means of the fecal/oral route, food, and water. Rotavirus produces genetic rearrangements generating new emerging strains, which are excreted into the environment. Generally, during the dry season in our Latin American countries, contaminated water is used to irrigate crops, and from there, much of this water ends up in the sea, where rotavirus is absorbed by filter-feeding molluscs, and from there, consumed by man and animals continuing its cycle.&#x0D; Studies on the molecular characterization of rotavirus strains detected in food and water provide new insights into possible rotavirus genetic rearrangements and zoonoses. The emergence of strains derived from interspecies transmission has implicated and inspired the study of different vaccine strategies.","PeriodicalId":90555,"journal":{"name":"International journal of tropical disease & health","volume":"17 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136308191","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}

{"title":"Strengthening the Healthcare Workforce for Universal Health Coverage in Nigeria: Lessons and Strategies","authors":"Jang Byencit Ruth, Al-Mansur Umaima, Jimwan Nankam David, Magaji Ajik, Daniel Abi Abigail, Al-Mansur Sumayya","doi":"10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i171471","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i171471","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is a global imperative to ensure equitable access to quality healthcare services for all individuals. A pivotal factor in this endeavor is the strength and capacity of the healthcare workforce. This paper examines the intersection of a robust healthcare workforce and the goals of UHC, with a specific focus on the Nigerian context.&#x0D; Methods: The paper delves into the strengths and weaknesses of the Nigerian healthcare workforce, analyzing factors such as diversity, distribution, skill utilization, and the prevailing challenges. Insights from global approaches in the paper highlight innovative strategies, including workforce training, collaborative delivery models, and workforce motivation to enhance healthcare accessibility and quality.&#x0D; Results: The paper addresses contextual nuances such as cultural diversity, geographic challenges, and socioeconomic disparities that shape the Nigerian healthcare landscape. The relevance of tailored solutions that accommodate these nuances is emphasized. The paper underscores the potential impact of a strengthened healthcare workforce on achieving UHC, reducing health disparities, and improving overall health outcomes.&#x0D; Conclusion: The paper offers policy recommendations tailored to Nigeria's unique circumstances. The conclusion highlights the significance of continual monitoring, research, and evaluation of workforce-centric interventions for sustained progress towards UHC. The findings contribute to the broader discourse on health equity, offering insights into how a capable healthcare workforce can drive transformative change and pave the way for comprehensive healthcare coverage in Nigeria.","PeriodicalId":90555,"journal":{"name":"International journal of tropical disease & health","volume":"73 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135013998","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}

{"title":"Assessment of Factors Influencing Utilization of Reproductive Health Services for Adolescents and Youth in Samburu County, Kenya","authors":"Halima Dahir Ali, Dominic Mogere, Joseph Juma, Peterson Kariuki","doi":"10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i171468","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i171468","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Globally, around 16 million teenagers give birth each year, with 95% of them coming from upcoming nations in developing nations like Kenya, youths deal with a variety of sexual and reproductive health issues. Youth in Kenya frequently experience serious health issues like unintended pregnancy, unsafe abortions, and sexually transmitted infections.&#x0D; Objective: The study aimed to assess factors influencing the use of youth-friendly reproductive health services among youths and adolescents in Samburu County, Kenya.&#x0D; Methods: The study employed an analytical cross-sectional study design. The Chi-square test for independence and binary logistic regression were employed to establish a relationship between independent and dependent variables.&#x0D; Results: From this study, the presence of a reproductive health facility (OR=2.4,95%CI=0.220-0.801) and community mobilization campaigns (OR=4.7,95%CI=0.093-0.485) increased the odds of utilizing youth-friendly reproductive health services. The presence of peer pressure (OR=2,95%CI=0.266-0.971), healthcare providers' poor attitude (OR=2.1,95%CI=0.276-0.881), and lack of privacy (OR=2,95%CI=0.290-0.974) reduced the odds of utilizing youth-friendly reproductive health services.&#x0D; Conclusion: In this study, the utilization of youth-friendly reproductive health services was 40.6%. The presence of a reproductive health facility, having visited a reproductive health facility, the presence of religious influence, and community mobilization campaigns increased the odds of utilizing youth-friendly reproductive health services. The presence of peer pressure, being male and single in the marital status category, healthcare providers' poor attitude, and lack of privacy reduced the odds of utilizing youth-friendly reproductive health services.","PeriodicalId":90555,"journal":{"name":"International journal of tropical disease & health","volume":"120 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135153378","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}