American Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Volume 3, Issue 1, March 2022

  • Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Pulmonary Tuberculosis Among Prisoners in Benishangul Gumuz Region, Ethiopia

    Tilahun Addisu Duressa, Mekuriaw Alemu Mersha, Dawit Assefa, Eveline Klinkenberg

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, March 2022
    Pages: 1-8
    Received: 14 January 2022
    Accepted: 8 February 2022
    Published: 25 February 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajnhs.20220301.12
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    Abstract: Background: Prison systems worldwide are known as hotspots for the concentration and dissemination of tuberculosis (TB). The prevalence of TB in prisons can to be 10 to 100-fold higher than in the general population. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among inmates and staffs from August to October 2018. About 214 presumptive TB cases h... Show More
  • Infant Care Practice and Associated Factors Among Rural Women in Pawi District, Beneshagul Gumuz, Northwest Ethiopia

    Meseret Lalo, Gurmessa Tura, Bekelu Teka, Bidika Sarika

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, March 2022
    Pages: 9-20
    Received: 4 January 2022
    Accepted: 25 January 2022
    Published: 28 February 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajnhs.20220301.13
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    Abstract: Background: Infant care is vital for the proper growth of the infant and healthy infant life. Any damage caused during infant leads to impaired cognitive development, malnutrition, poor growth and development, compromised educational achievement, and low economic productivity. Therefore, knowing care practice and associated factors of infant care c... Show More