A5038517512- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Global Health and Surgery
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies
- Blood donation and transfusion practices
- Ureteral procedures and complications
- Global Health and Epidemiology
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
- Transboundary Water Resource Management
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Sodium Intake and Health
- Climate change impacts on agriculture
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Dermatological diseases and infestations
- Agricultural risk and resilience
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Immune responses and vaccinations
SIMAD University
2023-2025
Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University
2024
Kasetsart University
2024
Mae Fah Luang University
2024
Depression is the most common psychiatric disorder in HIV/AIDs patients, and its prevalence three times higher patients. Globally, over 35 million people were living with HIV/AIDs, 24.7 Sub-Saharan Africa. The study aims to estimate determine factors associated depression among adult patients ART unit at Banadir Hospital Mogadishu, Somalia.A hospital-based cross-sectional was conducted between 1 May July 2022. Samples recruited from attending Hospital, Somalia. A validated research tool,...
<ns3:p>Climate change poses a significant threat to Somalia’s food security and stability. This review examines the complex interplay between climate impacts, insecurity, conflict in Somalia. Recent data forecasts paint concerning picture: rainfall probabilistic forecast for April- June 2024 indicates high likelihood of above-normal across much Somalia, thus increasing flood risks. Concurrently, temperature project temperatures, potentially exacerbating drought conditions rainy seasons....
Abstract Background Health professions education, encompassing training programs for medicine and surgery, nursing, midwifery, medical laboratory sciences,, public health, along with their regulations, are pivotal to achieving universal health coverage Sustainable Development Goals, contributing significantly outcomes trust in the healthcare workforce. However, low- middle-income countries, especially sub-Saharan Africa, face challenges, such as inadequate resources, outdated curricula, weak...
Abstract Background The Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is transmitted through contaminated blood or bodily fluids. Globally, over 81 million units are donated annually, a crucial therapeutic procedure without alternatives. However, blood-borne infections, including HBV, pose significant hurdle to safe transfusions, especially in HBV-endemic regions like Somalia with limited screening. Therefore, this study aims estimate the prevalence of infection and identify risk factors associated it among...
Measles is endemic in Somalia; recurrent outbreaks are reported annually. Under-five children the most affected due to low immunization coverage, vitamin A deficiency, and malnutrition. The study aims evaluate demographical, clinical, complication variations between vaccinated unvaccinated hospitalized with measles hospital.A hospital-based retrospective cohort was implemented 10 October November 2022 by reviewing case record files following a well-structured checklist of admitted clinical...
Opportunistic infections (OIs) remain the leading cause of death among people living with Human immune deficient virus and OIs-related mortality in Africa is estimated at 310 000 cases. Besides, Somalia has scant data about OIs since a high burden tuberculosis HIV co-infection been reported. Hence, up-to-date information vital for better treatment interventions may support national international strategies eradication programs. Therefore, this study aims to estimate magnitude determine...
Urolithiasis is a significant global health burden with varying prevalence rates across different regions. In Somalia, data on the and risk factors associated urinary stone disease are limited. This study aimed to investigate of urolithiasis among patients undergoing CT scans at selected centers in Mogadishu. cross-sectional was conducted between January May 2024 three medical facilities Mogadishu, Somalia. included 211 who underwent non-contrast abdominopelvic scans. Data were collected...
Background Antiretroviral Therapy is an effective method against HIV, reducing mortality and opportunistic infections. In Somalia, high rates of these infections low adherence to therapy have been reported. However, factors contributing non-adherence remain unidentified. Therefore, The study aims assess the magnitude antiretroviral identify associated for individuals living with HIV in Mogadishu, Somalia. Methodology A hospital-based cross-sectional was conducted using a questionnaire...
Introduction and objectives Somalia was predicted to be in the global stone belt with high urolithiasis prevalence. We aimed determine prevalence of their demographic computer tomography (CT) characteristics among subjects under CT scans Mogadishu, Somalia. Materials Methods: From March 2014 November 2022, a total 7,276 patients who underwent an abdominopelvic non-contrast scan for various indications were retrospectively reviewed. The mean age 45.6 years standard deviation 21.1 (range,...
In September 2022, a new Ebola outbreak was reported in Uganda, East Africa, and 142 confirmed cases, including 19 Healthcare workers (HCWs) reported. is not endemic Somalia, but the country at reasonable risk of virus being introduced due to direct connection with daily flights from Uganda without border health control prevention activities. Therefore, evaluating HCWs' Knowledge attitude crucial since this first time evaluated Somalia. The study's objective evaluate toward disease...
Background: Tinea capitis is a fungal infection that affects the scalp. It caused by group of fungi known as dermatophytes, which thrive in warm and moist environments. In Somalia, there data shortage regarding dermatological conditions, especially Mogadishu, most populous city country. has gone unreported despite its high prevalence Somali dermatology clinics diaspora Western countries. The absence up-to-date information hampers capability to diagnose, treat, prevent capitis. Therefore,...
Abstract Background Globally, more than 81 million blood units are donated annually, and transfusion stands as a crucial medical procedure with no viable substitute. Unsafe contributes to 8 16 new hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Somalia faces high demand for transfusions prevalent HBV infection rate, driven by various factors, yet similar previous study exists. The objective of this was determine the associations between knowledge, attitudes, practices...
Abstract Background The Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is transmitted through contaminated blood or bodily fluids. Globally, over 81 million units are donated annually, a crucial therapeutic procedure without alternatives. However, blood-borne infections, including HBV, pose significant hurdle to safe transfusions, especially in HBV-endemic regions like Somalia with limited screening. Therefore, this study aims estimate the prevalence of infection and identify risk factors associated it among...
<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Background:</bold> The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) in various sectors has revolutionized problem-solving approaches, particularly healthcare. Developed countries have invested significantly AI research and applications healthcare, while low-income such as Somalia lag due to challenges. This study aimed assess the knowledge, attitudes, practices (KAP) among healthcare professionals explore their familiarity with technologies practices....
Background: Pregnant women exhibit COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy due to concerns regarding potential risks their babies, doubts about efficacy, and limited access information.Therefore, this study aims estimate uptake factors associated with pregnant in Mogadishu, Somalia.Methods: A cross-sectional was conducted on using a questionnaire covering socio-demographic information, pregnancy-related characteristics, perceptions the vaccine, vaccination status.Univariable multivariable logistic...
Introduction: Somalia is among the countries with a high burden of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in Sub-Saharan Africa. In 2022, 660,000 infections are reported women globally, out which 350,000 died from disease. Most studies on HPV based cytologic analysis subjective and suboptimal assessment. The recent World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for recommend DNA-based testing as better alternative to traditional pap smear test. Methodology: This study was undertaken determine...
Abstract Background: - The World health organization recommended intermittent preventive treatment during pregnancy for every pregnant woman living in a malaria-endemic area to prevent and treat malaria pregnancy. We aim investigate the KAP of women toward selected medical centers Banadir region, Mogadishu Somalia. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study with sample size 333 respondents was randomly from that visited antenatal care three hospitals data collection period. were analyzed...
Abstract Background: - To prevent and treat malaria during pregnancy WHO recommended intermittent preventive treatment for every pregnant woman living in an area of malaria-endemic. The objective this research is to investigate the KAP women toward selected medical centers Banadir region, Mogadishu Somalia. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study with sample size 333 respondents was randomly from that visited antenatal care three hospitals within data collection period. were analyzed...