Journal of Family Medicine and Health Care

Volume 10, Issue 3, September 2024

  • Research Article

    Bayesian Spatial Analysis of Risk Factors Affecting Low Birth Weight in Nigeria

    Oladayo Olarinre Avwerhota, Michael Avwerhota*, Ebenezer Obi Daniel, Taiwo Aderemi Popoola, Israel Olukayode Popoola, Adebanke Adetutu Ogun, Ahmed Mamuda Bello, Michael Olabode Tomori, Aisha Oluwakemi Salami, Celestine Emeka Ekwuluo, Olukayode Oladeji Alewi, Aremu Bukola Janet

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 3, September 2024
    Pages: 40-50
    Received: 26 July 2024
    Accepted: 16 August 2024
    Published: 30 August 2024
    DOI: 10.11648/j.jfmhc.20241003.11
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    Abstract: Low birth weight (LBW), defined by the World Health Organization as a birth weight of less than 2.5 kilograms, is a major public health concern with significant implications for neonatal morbidity, mortality, and long-term health outcomes. LBW prevalence is particularly high in developing countries, contributing to substantial healthcare challenges... Show More
  • Research Article

    Factors Influencing the Practices and Adherence of Isoniazid Prophylactic Therapy Among Under 5 Years Children in Tb Referral Units, Peshawar

    Bakht Beland*, Sher Bahadur, Inayatullah, Aqsa Khan, Munawar Khan

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 3, September 2024
    Pages: 51-59
    Received: 6 September 2023
    Accepted: 4 October 2023
    Published: 6 September 2024
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    Abstract: Importance: The under 5 years children of house hold contact with active tuberculosis cases is one of the main cause for the transmission of TB in pediatrics population, responsible for many complications and childhood mortality. Objective: To determine the factors influencing the practice and adherence of Isoniazid Prophylactic Therapy (IPT) among... Show More
  • Research Article

    Adherence of Doctors to Diabetes Clinical Guidelines in Sudan

    Hiba Salah Abdelgadir*, Mustafa Magbol, Mogahid Salih Mohamed, Mohammed Ahmed Ibraheam, Hind Salah Abdelgadir, Mosab Abdelgader Ahmed

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 3, September 2024
    Pages: 60-66
    Received: 2 August 2024
    Accepted: 3 September 2024
    Published: 26 September 2024
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    Abstract: Background: Adherence to the clinical guidelines improves patients’ outcome by providing evidence-based care. This study aimed to assess adherence of doctors to diabetes clinical guidelines in Sudan. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2022 to April 2023 on a purposive convenience sample of 465 doctors. Doctors’ ... Show More
  • Review Article

    Analysis of Midlife Approaches to Reduce the Risk Factors of Dementia Among Adults in the United Kingdom

    Kehinde Francisca Ayandeyi*, Sabita Shaha, Marcus Chilaka

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 3, September 2024
    Pages: 67-84
    Received: 25 June 2024
    Accepted: 13 August 2024
    Published: 29 September 2024
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    Abstract: Dementia is an illness of the brain in which there is deterioration in a person's cognitive abilities. This interferes with one's ability to carry out everyday tasks and maintain social autonomy by adversely affecting memory, behavior, reasoning, and social capacities. The study reviewed the epidemiological literature on dementia and its risk facto... Show More