Respiratory Infection
Francine Uzamuhoza, RN and Priscille Musabirema, RME
Rwanda Nurses and Midwives Union Definition of respiratory infection Causes of respiratory infection Transmission ways of respiratory infection Signs and symptoms of upper and lower respiratory infection Diagnostic test used to confirm respiratory infection Management of respiratory infections Preventions methods and t....
Newborn Examination
Mr. Ntirenganya, Sylvestre, RN, BScN, PGCTLHE, MScN and Dr. Madeleine, Mukeshimana, RMHN, MScN, PhD
This course is made of: Principles of newborn examination Newborn admission care Examination of the newborn at birth Types and stages of newborn assessment Examination of the newborn within 24 hours Examination of the newborn at discharge Examination on follow-up System by system examination
Identifying the spatial patterning characteristics of HIV positive clients not linked to care using a geographic information system
Kevin Rombosia,Nelly Rangara,Elizabeth Oele,Nancy Kirui,Douglas Olaka,Evans Ondura,Bernard Mitto
For many years, the analysis and use of spatial data has guided public health efforts, and Dr. John Snow, who is often credited as the founder of epidemiology, is a classic example of using this type of data. UNAIDS. Investigating the spatial patterning of diseases is an epidemiology tool that provides greater understanding of t....
Africa’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic: A review of the nature of the virus, impacts and implications for preparedness
Kingsley Badu,Jessica P.R. Thorn,Nowsheen Goonoo,Natisha Dukhi,Adeniyi Francis Fagbamigbe,Benard W. Kulohoma,Kolapo Oyebola,Sara I. Abdelsalam,Wesley Doorsamy,Olawale Awe,Augustina Angelina Sylverken,Anthony Egeru,Jesse Gitaka
As the world continues to experience climatic and ecosystem changes and increased human migration, there has been a surge of novel and re-emerging pathogens. Over the past three decades, up to 30 new human pathogens have been detected, 75% of which have animal origin (. COVID-19 triggers respiratory difficulties for which the SA....
Autism seminary for public engagement: evaluation of knowledge and attitudes of traditional medical practitioners in Mali
Modibo Sangare,Bakary Dembele,Amadou Toure,Seidina Diakite,Gordon Awandare,Modibo Kouyate,Seydou Doumbia,Mahamadou Diakite,Arouna Togora,Souleymane Coulibaly,Housseini Dolo
Despite autism spectrum disorders (ASD) being ubiquitous in Africa (. Combining herbal medicines with conventional treatment seem to have a positive effect on the treatment of ASD in children (n
Cancer in Kenya: types and infection-attributable. Data from the adult population of two National referral hospitals (2008-2012)
Lucy Wanjiku Macharia,Marianne Wanjiru Mureithi,Omu Anzala
Cancer in Africa is an emerging health problem where about 847,000 new cancer cases and 591,000 deaths occurred in 2012, with about three quarters of these occurring in the sub-Saharan region. Nearly 31% of the total cancer burden in sub-Saharan Africa is attributable to infections. Information on the burden of cancer and especi....
Kenya’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic: a balance between minimising morbidity and adverse economic impact
Edwin N. Wangari,Peter Gichuki,Angelyne A. Abuor,Jacqueline Wambui,Stephen O. Okeyo,Henry T.N. Oyatsi,Shadrack Odikara,Benard W. Kulohoma
The views expressed in this article are those of the authors. Publication in AAS Open Research does not imply endorsement by the AAS.. The world is experiencing a significant public health threat due to the global coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic overshadows recent outbreaks of severe acute res....
The nexus between improved water supply and water-borne diseases in urban areas in Africa: a scoping review
Nyamai Mutono,Jim A Wright,Henry Mutembei,Josphat Muema,Mair L.H Thomas,Mumbua Mutunga,Samuel Mwangi Thumbi
The sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has experienced the highest annual urban population growth rate (more than 3.5%) in the world. Globally, it is estimated that one in every two people will be living in water stressed areas by 2025 increasing the challenge of water supply. More than half a million deaths in SSA have been attributed to....
Study design
Dr Nopakoon Nantsupawat
Outlines - How to select a study design - Common types of study designs - Major functional features of each study designs
Vaccination
Jhpiego
Principles of Disease Management and Control III (Community Health Nursing Programme) - Immunity and Diseases - Vaccines - Expanded Programme of Immunization Principles of Disease Management and Control III (Community Health Nursing Programme) -Immunization Systems and Operations Public Health Nursing (Midwifery Progr....
Infection Prevention & Control in Healthcare Settings
Jhpiego
MIP 111 Microbiology and Infection Prevention and Control (RM Programme) NAP 034 Principles of Disease MMIP 111 Microbiology and Infection Prevention and Control (RGN Programme)anagement and Control I (RNAP)
Effects of Emergencies on Health and Nutrition - An Advanced Guide
Humanitarian Leadership Academy, Save the Children
Kaya This e-learning course explores the effects of emergencies on health and nutrition. This is the advanced course and builds on what you learned in the introductory course. This course consists of a causal analysis of 10 main risk factors to health and nutrition, in relation to preventable causes of excess death in emerge....
Evidence-based Malaria SBCC 2: Formative Research for SBCC: Do You Know Your Audience?
Michelle R. Kaufman, PhD
John Hopkins University This eLearning series consists of 5 modules. This is module 2, entitled 'Formative Research for SBCC: Do You Know Your Audience?'. The module is presented by Dr. Michelle R. Kaufman and will introduce participants to the basics of formative research for informing SBCC programs, using examples specific t....
Evidence-based Malaria SBCC 4: Monitoring Malaria SBCC Interventions
Hannah Koenker, MPH
John Hopkins University This eLearning series consists of 5 modules. This is module 4, entitled 'Monitoring Malaria SBCC Interventions'. The module is presented by Hannah Koenker, MPH, and will introduce participants to various approaches and indicators for monitoring malaria SBCC activities.
Evidence-based Malaria SBCC 5: Evaluating Social and Behavior Change Communication
Marc Boulay, PhD
John Hopkins University This eLearning series consists of 5 modules. This is module 5, entitled 'Evaluating Social and Behavior Change Communication'. The module is presented by Dr. Marc Boulay and will introduce participants to techniques for evaluating and attributing causality to SBCC interventions, using examples specific t....
Medical Certification - Cause of Death Training
Panel of Specialists
Life events such as births and deaths are very important for the government. The vital stadistics on counting births deaths and causes of deaths are the foundation to a strong public health system. This course will take you through the steps for correctly documenting the sequence of conditions leading to death. The princip....
Provider Behavior Change Implementation Kit (PART 2): Assessing Provider Needs
Heather Hancock
John Hopkins University This section of the I-Kit provides an approach to assessing health providers’ needs, barriers and facilitators to quality service provision at the organizational, regional or national level. The approach includes a needs analysis framework and implementation tools that engage health service delivery stak....
Evidence-based Malaria SBCC 3: Pre-testing: A Critical Step to Ensuring SBCC Effectiveness
Rupali J. Limaye, PhD, MPH, MA
John Hopkins University This eLearning series consists of 5 modules. This is module 3, entitled 'Pre-testing: A Critical Step to Ensuring SBCC Effectiveness'. The module is presented by Dr. Rupali Limaye and will introduce participants to the critical steps in pre-testing SBCC interventions, using examples specific to malaria.
Provider Behavior Change Implementation Kit (PART 1): Introduction to Provider Behavior Change
Heather Hancock
John Hopkins University Using Social & Behavior Change Communication To Change Provider Behavior & Improve Client Outcome. This I-Kit provides step-by-step guidance on using SBCC to change provider behavior, and thereby improve client outcomes.The I-Kit is designed to help you understand factors that influence provider behavio....
Provider Behavior Change Implementation Kit (PART 3): Designing a Social and Behavior Change Communication Initiative for Community Health Workers
Heather Hancock,
John Hopkins University Now that you have learned (You can also find this information in course "Introduction to Provider Behavior Change") about provider (You can also find this information in course "Assessing Provider Needs"). Behavior change, assessed barriers to quality Community Health Worker (CHW) service provision, an....
Dyslexia
Ricky Jones
The Royal College of Midwives The module will help in understanding how a person with dyslexia may feel and the barriers that they could face in the workplace. To counter the difficulties experienced by those with possible dyslexia, this module provides some guidance and helpful tips on supporting a colleague with possible d....
Acute ethanol toxicity
Clinical Overviews
Acute ethanol toxicity results from ingesting ethanol faster than it can be metabolized by the liver and eliminated, leading to accumulation of ethanol and its metabolites in the blood. These COVID-19-related materials are provided for use at no charge as part of Elsevier’s efforts to support healthcare providers and patients....
Case Report: Management of idiopathic chylothorax
Maher Abouda,Yangui Ferdaous,Miriam Triki,Mehdi Charfi,Mohamed Ridha Charfi
Chylothorax is characterized by the presence of chyle, which is rich in triglycerides and chylomicrons in the pleural space resulting from damage of the thoracic ductn
Maternal and newborn seroprevalence of Hepatitis E virus at Medani Hospital, Sudan
Reem Eltayeb,Gasim I. Gasim,Elhassan M. Elhassan,Halla Abdullahi,Duria A. Rayis,Ishag Adam
Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a single-stranded RNA virus and an emerging infectious agent where it can cause acute viral hepatitis worldwide with estimated 20 million cases of HEV infection occur globally and 70 000 deaths (. In Sudan, a high mortality rate was reported among pregnant women in an outbreak of HEV in Darfur and in e....