“…BACKGROUND HIV infection in prisons is higher than in the general population (AVERT, May 2010). According to latest figures for Maula Prison, the authorities reported that 40% of its population is reactive unlike the average prevalence rate of 12% nationwide. …”
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“…Study findings showed that many students were aware of contraceptives in general and not emergency contraception. The low knowledge on emergency contraceptives was contributed by lack of information as in regards to emergency contraception. …”
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“…This entails a shift from centralized institutional DOTS to more innovative ways of reaching out to the general population of Malawi by ensuring that everybody regardless of socio-economic status has access to TB diagnosis and care. …”
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“…The design was chosen because the study intended to gain knowledge and information on factors influencing utilization of cervical cancer screening services for the Kamuzu College of Nursing female students. General evaluation of study shows that the women lack essential and specific information that can help them identify various cues of personal susceptibility to the condition hence promote their utilization of cervical cancer screening services a preventive measure. …”
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“…Study findings revealed lack of adequate knowledge for hypertensive clients about the disease process and its cause, need for psychological support from health workers and also the usefulness of the medical clinic for the general public. Recommendations were made basing on the results, emphasizing the importance of the information, education and communication (IEC) to hypertensive clients and also establishment of other medical clinic services within the Central Region to cater for those clients living in other districts in order to promote health and maintain self-care management at home. …”
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“…Over the recent years, there has been a general public concern that compassionate care is lacking in nursing, leading to poor health care outcomes. …”
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“…The current increase in the general burden of disease has resulted in increased numbers of patients to be cared for 24 hours a day by nurses and midwives. …”
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“…This shows that the disease carries a social stigma. General cleanliness and suppression of dust are the commonly used preventive measures by the community. …”
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“…No records or researches were previously done or published in trying to assess the knowledge, practices and perception of the general public in relation to home management of Otitis media or in Malawi. …”
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“…The office of the Inspector General of Police, Hospital Directors of Kamuzu, and Queen Elizabeth Central Hospitals granted written authorizations to collect data from their institutions. …”
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“…In conclusion, improper waste disposal can cause health and environmental problems to the general public if proper measures are not put into place. …”
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“…The main objective of the study was to determine knowledge and practices on hypertension among adults of unknown hypertension status in the general outpatient department of Nathenje Health Centre in Lilongwe, Malawi. …”
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“…The most common barriers for care seeking, adherence to medication and general management of hypertension included financial challenges due to poor health and weakened physical ability and medication side effects. …”
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“…The study recommends that health workers should pay more attention on depressive conditions in patients hospitalized in general hospitals, mainly regarding the aspects connected to medical diagnoses.…”
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“…It is the outcome of stakeholder consultations initiated in March 2012 and inter-governmental negotiations from July 2014 to March 2015, supported by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction at the request of the UN General Assembly. The Sendai Framework is the successor instrument to the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) 2005-2015: Building the Resilience of Nations and Communities to Disasters. …”
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“…Some of the issues discussed were abstinence (44.4%),abstinence and exclusive breast feeding (11.1 %),abstinence and VCT (11.1%),abstinence and bodily changes (3.7%).In general, some parents (25.9%), did not discuss any RH issue with their children citing the following reasons: Children were too young to understand this topic (18.5%), parents were themselves shy with their children (3.7%) and the children were themselves more educated than their parents and therefore knew more of this topic than their parents did (3.75). …”
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“…Mothers of children admitted in the paediatric general wards at Kamuzu Central Hospital are allowed to stay with their children in the ward and take part in caring for their children. …”
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“…Majority of the respondents explained that diabetes mellitus was concerned with how overly increased or reduced sugar levels affected the way the body carried out its normal functions.Teachers were more general about the disease, while parents were more particular in defining the disease; 67% of the teachers were willing to host diabetic children in their class compared to 33% who were not willing. …”
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“…Therefore, health professionals will have to be more involved in not only treating the patients' symptoms, but also educating patients, caregivers as well as the general public on the consequences of stroke.…”
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“…A checklist developed in line with WHO ETAT guidelines. The tool assesses general socio-demographic, vital signs, triage, laboratory investigations, and availability of basic functional equipment, diagnosis, drug treatment, and patient’s outcome. …”
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