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Razi International Medical Journal
ISSN 2790-2080 · Afghanistan Center for Epidemiological Studies · 50 articles in the index
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Depression, anxiety, and stress among type-2 diabetic patients in Afghanistan: A cross-sectional survey study
Background: Diabetic patients are prone to increased depression, anxiety, and stress. The main objective of this study was to assess the prevalence and associated factors of depression, anxiety, and stress among diabetic patients in Herat province of Afghanistan. Methods: This cross-sectional study…
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Assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and practices concerning skincare agents among the inhabitants in Anuradhapura District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka
Background: Skincare formulations have turned out to be one of the most frequently used products in the day-to-day life of people in this modern society. The present study sought the knowledge, attitudes, and practices on the usage of skincare products among the inhabitants in Anuradhapura…
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Determinants of Unintended Pregnancy and Unmet Need for Contraception among Reproductive-Age Women in Nigeria
Background: Globally, a quarter of unintended pregnancies end in unsafe abortions which is one of the leading causes of maternal mortality. This study aimed to investigate the determinants of unintended pregnancy and the unmet need for contraception among reproductive-age women in Nigeria. Methods…
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A Comparative Analysis of Hand Hygiene Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice Among Female Medical and Non-medical Students in Peshawar: A Cross-sectional Study
Background: Hand hygiene is a fundamental component of infection prevention, control, and patient care. However, it is often perceived as merely a personal hygiene practice, as its wider implications for disease prevention and public health are not comprehended. Hand hygiene is not implemented in…
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Beyond the Five-Year survival threshold in Peritoneal Dialysis: Public Health insights from the Moroccan experience in a Low- and Middle-Income country context
Background: Long-term survival on peritoneal dialysis (PD) remains uncommon globally and is even more challenging in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where resource constraints and health system factors influence dialysis outcomes. This study compared clinical, biological, and outcome…
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Management of Immature Permanent Necrotic Teeth Treated by Regenerative Endodontic: A Systematic Review
Background: Regenerative endodontics is an evolving field of dentistry that focuses on biological restoration and tissue regeneration rather than traditional apexification techniques. This approach utilizes biological materials, growth factors, and scaffolds to stimulate natural healing, enabling…
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Hypertension and health-related quality of life among Afghan school teachers: a cross-sectional study
Background: Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a global health concern that significantly impacts the quality of life. The primary objective of this study was to evaluate health-related quality of life and the factors associated with it in hypertensive patients across the…
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The Effect of Using Rebozo Technique during Labor on the Sensation of Labor Pain and Labor Duration
Background: Labor pain is one of the most severe pain types known and it is especially more intense in primiparous women. For this reason, this experimental study was conducted on the rebozo technique applied during labor in primiparous pregnant women to determine its effect on the perception of…
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Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Adult Population in Afghanistan
Background: After great change in governing of Afghanistan in 2001 the country is experiencing the double burden of communicable and noncommunicable diseases. In this paper, we estimated the prevalence of the Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) and its components among Afghan adults’ citizens using data from…
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Determinants of Households’ Access to Improved Water Sources, Sanitation and Handwashing facilities among Under-18 Orphans: A Secondary Analysis of 2018 Demographic Health Surveys
Background: This study aimed to investigate households’ access to improved water sources, sanitation and handwashing facilities among under-18 orphans in Nigeria. Methods: Data were obtained from the 2018 Nigerian Demographic and Health Survey. A total of 6152 orphans were included. Access to…
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Prevalence and associated factors of vision impairment in Kandahar
Background: This study aims to assess the prevalence, primary causes, and associated factors of visual impairment (VI) among individuals aged 40 years and older at Mirwais Hospital in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan. Methods: The data for this population-based cross-sectional study were collected…
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Prevalence of Language Barriers, Impacts, and Coping Strategies among Medical Students during their Clinical Rotation in Peshawar
Background: This study examines the Prevalence of Language Barriers, Impacts, and Coping Strategies among Medical Students during their Clinical Rotation in Peshawar, an area with a wide range of language diversity. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 663 medical students from six…
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Prevalence and associated factors of low birth weight (LBW) in Mirwais Regional Hospital (MRH) Kandahar
Background: This study aims to describe the prevalence and associated factors of low birth weight (LBW) among neonates born in the maternity ward of Mirwais Regional Hospital in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Methods: A hospital-based descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from October 1st, 2023…
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Sensitivity Pattern in Children Respiratory Bacterial Infections
Background: Bacterial respiratory infections are a major health concern, especially in underdeveloped and developing countries. This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria in respiratory infections and assess the efficacy of antibiotics. Methods: A…
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Determinants Of Taking Adequate Tetanus Toxoid Vaccination Among Mothers In Their Last Pregnancy In Nigeria
Background: Nigeria records considerable morbidity and mortality from tetanus, predominantly in newborns and women of reproductive age group. This is largely due to poor tetanus toxoid-containing vaccine (TTCV) uptake. This study investigated the factors influencing the uptake of adequate Tetanus…
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Management capacity in the Afghan Ministry of Public Health pre-Taliban: A mixed-methods study of political and socio-cultural issues
Background: The importance of management capacity in the health sector has been increasingly recognized. After decades of conflict one of the main obstacles facing the Afghan health system was the limited ‘management/leadership capacity.’ To effectively build capacity it is important to understand…