ABSTRACT
Hypertension is a global public health issue as it is the most common cardiovascular disease
worldwide. Being one the few diseases that come with complications, this study investigated the
level of compliance of hypertensive patients with treatment regimens among such patients
attending outpatient departments of selected tertiary hospitals in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
A cross-sectional descriptive research design was used. A sample size of 309 was selected
from a total population of 946. A convenient sampling technique and…
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Abstract
Diabetes is a global health issue as it is a metabolic disease that affects individuals
of all ages. The success of long term maintenance therapy for diabetes mellitus
depends largely upon the patient’s compliance with a therapeutic plan. This study
investigated the factors affecting level of compliance with treatment regimen
among clients with diabetes mellitus in selected hospital in Benin City, Edo state. A
descriptive cross sectional design was in a total of three hundred and six (306)
diabetic…
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ABSTRACT
Hypertension is a global public health issue as it is the most common cardiovascular disease
worldwide. Being one the few diseases that come with complications, this study investigated the
level of compliance of hypertensive patients with treatment regimens among such patients
attending outpatient departments of selected tertiary hospitals in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
A cross-sectional descriptive research design was used. A sample size of 309 was selected
from a total population of 946. A convenient sampling technique and…
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Abstract Study Background: Moringa oleifera, (miracle tree), has been used in the treatment of numerous diseases. Moringa has been
the subject of intensive scientific research; however, there have been scanty information
on its sub-acute effect on the kidneys.
Aims: This work was done to investigate the histological and biochemical effect of M. oleifera on the heart
and kidneys of adult Wistar rats.
Settings and Design: Twenty-eight adult healthy rats were used for this study. The rats were divided into
4…
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Abstract
Background: HIV stigma contributes to the ongoing HIV epidemic especially in sub-Sahara Africa, where new
infection rate is highest and the number of HIV-infected persons who commenced treatment is low. HIV stigma exists
in community and social institutions including health institution. Most student nurses who enter into health-training
institutions are members of the society and might exhibit stigma towards HIV-infected persons which could be due to
poor knowledge about HIV. This study investigated the HIV stigma mechanism of student…
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Abstract
Aim: To present a concept analysis of client empowerment from the perspective of Community Health Nursing.
Background: The concept of empowerment is broad and is often seen as a way of giving more to the powerless in
many facets of life. However, less emphasis has been placed on empowerment of client seeking health care in general
and in particular those seeking it at the primary level. Hence, this concept paper analysed client empowerment in
community health nursing as most…
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