55 research outputs found
Supplemental Material, Additional_file_1_PRISMA_checklist - Precancerous Cervical Lesion Among HIV-Positive Women in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
No full textSupplemental Material, Additional_file_1_PRISMA_checklist for Precancerous Cervical Lesion Among HIV-Positive Women in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Fitsum Weldegebreal and Teshager Worku in Cancer Control</p
sj-docx-1-smo-10.1177_20503121221097270 – Supplemental material for Patients’ perceptions of nurses’ communication in public hospitals of Harari Regional State, Eastern Ethiopia
No full textSupplemental material, sj-docx-1-smo-10.1177_20503121221097270 for Patients’ perceptions of nurses’ communication in public hospitals of Harari Regional State, Eastern Ethiopia by Yazew Bekele, Teshager Worku, Genanaw Atnafe, Adera Debella, Sisay Habte, Abel Tibebu Goshu and Tesfaye Assebe in SAGE Open Medicine</p
Assessment of Rehabilitation Service Utilization and Its Barriers at Cancer Centers of Black Lion General Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa Ethiopia, 2014
No full textBackground- Cancer and its treatment may result in physical and mental impairment because of
this cancer survivor increasing attention has been given to improving functional recovery that is
oncology rehabilitation. Rehabilitation is the key of functional recovery. In Ethiopia, in 2010
there were greater than 2,000 adult and 200 pediatrics cancer patients annually but in 2013/2014
the estimated number of cancer patients was 2040 monthly from available patient record.
Objective – To assess the oncology rehabilitation service utilization and its determinants among
cancer patients at cancer center of Black Lion General specialized Hospital.
Methods- Across sectional quantitative study was conducted for 423 cancer patients comes for
treatment to the cancer center during the study period. All patients greater than 18 years old and
mentally well were included in the study and the data was processed and analyzed by using EPI
data (version 3.1) and SPSS (version 16.0) soft ware. Result - Out of the participants of this
study (388) 26% of respondents were involved at least once in rehabilitation service. The leading
types of cancer at cancer center breast cancer (25%) and followed by colorectal cancer (20.6%)
and cervical cancer (14.7%). Main rehabilitation services given were nutritional and
psychological support. Unavailability, lack of professionals and cost among the barriersConclusion and recommendation majority of patients have not gained comprehensive
appropriate rehabilitation services so that increase the knowledge of the professionals and
comprehensive programs are needed
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND BIODIVERSITY IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY: THE POTENTIAL OF GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR PROTECTING TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE-BASED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
No full textThe relationship between international regimes regulating intellectual property, traditional knowledge and biodiversity has received much attention in recent times. Of the many complex and controversial issues in contemporary international legal discourse on this matter, the protection of traditional knowledge (TK) stands out as a significant challenge. Choices abound in the search for modalities to regulate rights to use and control TK systems and their underlying biodiversity.
In recent times, the protection of geographical indications (GIs) has emerged as an option for protecting TK. Despite the considerable enthusiasm over it, there is appreciable research dearth on how far and in what context GIs can be used as a protection model. Indeed, not only is the concept of GIs itself widely misunderstood. As well, analyses as to their applicability for protecting TK often reflect underlying cultural differences in the nature, scope and the jurisprudence regarding GIs across jurisdictions.
This thesis examines the relationship between GIs and TK, focusing on the responsiveness of GIs to the needs and desires of indigenous peoples and local communities (ILCs). The thesis posits that the search for a model to protect TK should involve identifying different modalities, including those based on intellectual property, to fit to the nature and uses of TK in particular contexts. The analysis conceptualizes GIs as a form of IP that are structurally and functionally suitable to protect aspects of TK in traditional knowledge-based agricultural products (TKBAPs).
Substantively, the thesis draws attention to the conceptual underpinnings of GIs as encompassing cultural and economic objectives in the protection of TK. As such, it is argued that stronger protection of GIs should be achieved by integrating the negotiations and discussion concerning GIs and TK at the international level. Further, the case is made for the determination of immediate challenges and long-term opportunities in choosing a legal means for protecting GIs at the national level. In this connection, the thesis suggests that the potential of GIs to meet national and local imperatives to protect TK be assessed, inter alia, based on their instrumentality for economic, biodiversity, cultural and food security objectives in protecting TKBAPs
The Debate on Environmentally Motivated Unilateral Trade Measures in the World Trade Organization: The Way Forward
No full textThis Article analyzes and critically examines the various approaches to resolving the trade and environment conflict in the WTO, with specific regard to the regulation of unilateral trade measures. Part II describes the various approaches by WTO Members to the reconciliation of the two regimes. Part III discusses the responses to the various approaches. An appraisal is made from the perspective adopted by the paper in Parts IV through VI, and finally conclusions are drawn
Compulsory Dispute Settlement and the Problems of Mulitiple Fora Under International Environmental Law
No full textThe Shrimp Turtle Case: A Battleground for the Environmentalists and the International Trade Community
No full textEffects of vitamin D on neonatal sepsis: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
No full textVitamin D deficiency is a major public health concern of pregnant women and neonates worldwide, affecting more than half of neonates. Studies report inconsistent and inconclusive effects of vitamin D treatment on neonatal sepsis. This study aimed to provide conclusive evidence regarding the effect of maternal and cord blood vitamin D levels on neonatal sepsis. Data were retrieved from the electronic database (Web of Science, Scopus, CINAHL [EBSCOhost], ProQuest, EMBASE [Ovid], PubMed, Emcare, MEDLINE [Ovid], and gray literature sources [World cat, Mednar, Google scholar and Google]). Joanna Briggs Institute quality assessment tool was utilized for quality assessment while analysis was performed using Open Meta-analyst, Comprehensive Meta-analysis version 3.3.070, and Review Manager version 5.3 software. From the 18 studies included in the study, the overall prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among neonates was 61% (95% CI: 44.3, 77.7); 79.4% (95% CI: 71.6, 87.3) of neonates with sepsis were vitamin D deficient as were 43.7% (23.4, 63.9) of sepsis-free neonates. Neonates born from mothers with low vitamin D levels were at greater risk of developing neonatal sepsis with a weighed mean difference of −8.57 ng/ml (95% CI: −13.09, −4.05). Similarly, neonates with low cord vitamin D levels were at risk for neonatal sepsis with a mean difference of −8.78 ng/ml (95% CI:-11.58, −5.99). The incidence of EONS in full-term newborns was significantly associated with low maternal and cord blood vitamin D levels with weighed mean differences of −11.55ng/ml (95% CI: −17.63, −5.46) & −11.59 ng/ml (95% CI:-16.65, −6.53), respectively. Low levels of vitamin D both in the cord blood and maternal blood were significantly associated with neonatal sepsis. Hence, vitamin D supplementation for pregnant women and newborns could decrease neonatal sepsis
Socio-demographic and economic factors are associated with nutritional status of adolescent school girls in Lay Guyint Woreda, Northwest Ethiopia
No full textObjective: This study was aimed at assessing socio-demographic and economic factors associated with nutritional status of adolescent school girls in Lay Guyint Woreda, Northwest Ethiopia. Methods: The school-based cross-sectional study comprising 362 adolescent girls aged 10–19 years was included in the study. Simple random sampling technique with proportional allocation to size was used to select the participants. An interviewer-administered questionnaire and anthropometric measurement were used to collect the data. An anthropometric measurement was converted to the indices of nutritional status using World Health Organization Anthro Plus software. Result: The overall prevalence of stunting and thinness among adolescent girls were 16.3% and 29%, respectively. Adolescents aged 14–15 years (AOR = 3.65; 95% confidence interval: 1.87, 7.11), adolescents living in rural areas (AOR = 1.34; 95% confidence interval: 1.24, 2.33), and adolescents who did not have snack (AOR = 11.39; 95% confidence interval: 1.47, 17.8) were positively associated with stunting. Whereas mother’s occupation was negatively associated with stunting (AOR = 0.12; 95% confidence interval: 0.17, 0.87). Similarly, being a rural resident (AOR = 2.40; 95% confidence interval: 1.13, 5.08) and adolescents aged 14–15 years (AOR = 6.05; 95% confidence interval: 2.15, 17.04) were positively associated with thinness. Educational status of adolescent girls was negatively associated with thinness (AOR = 0.13; 95% confidence interval: 0.05, 0.35). Conclusion: Stunting and thinness are prevalent among adolescent girls. The age of adolescents, place of residence, having a snack, and mother’s occupation was significantly associated with stunting and thinness. Having at least a one-time snack in addition to the usual diet is strongly recommended
Intestinal parasites co-infection among tuberculosis patients in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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