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View article: Admission pattern and outcome of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: a retrospective study of admitted cases at the Princess Christian Maternity Hospital in Freetown, Sierra Leone
Admission pattern and outcome of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: a retrospective study of admitted cases at the Princess Christian Maternity Hospital in Freetown, Sierra Leone Open
View article: Assessment of health-related quality of life and adherence to antituberculosis therapy among patients in three tertiary hospitals in Sierra Leone: a cross-sectional study
Assessment of health-related quality of life and adherence to antituberculosis therapy among patients in three tertiary hospitals in Sierra Leone: a cross-sectional study Open
Background Tuberculosis remains a significant public health concern, particularly in resource-limited settings, where patients often experience compromised quality of life (QoL) due to the nature of the disease and its associated socioecon…
View article: Assessment of Quality of Life, Adherence, and Stigmatization among People Receiving Anti-Tuberculosis Medications in Three Tertiary Hospitals in Sierra Leone: A Cross- Sectional Study
Assessment of Quality of Life, Adherence, and Stigmatization among People Receiving Anti-Tuberculosis Medications in Three Tertiary Hospitals in Sierra Leone: A Cross- Sectional Study Open
Background Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant public health concern, particularly in resource-limited settings, where the burden of TB is compounded by socioeconomic challenges and stigmatization. This study assessed the quality of li…
View article: Cross-Sectional Study on the Knowledge, Attitude, and Experience of Emergency Contraception among Female Students of the University of Sierra Leone
Cross-Sectional Study on the Knowledge, Attitude, and Experience of Emergency Contraception among Female Students of the University of Sierra Leone Open
Background Emergency contraception (EC) is a safe and effective method of preventing pregnancy after unprotected sexual intercourse, but its use requires good knowledge and a positive attitude. This study assessed the knowledge, attitude, …
View article: Synthetic Cannabinoids in Sierra Leone: Understanding the Use of ‘Kush’ Among Youths and Its Socioeconomic Impact in Sierra Leone and Sub‐Region
Synthetic Cannabinoids in Sierra Leone: Understanding the Use of ‘Kush’ Among Youths and Its Socioeconomic Impact in Sierra Leone and Sub‐Region Open
Sierra Leone and neighbouring countries are prone to the proliferation of illicit drugs due to porous borders, weak regulatory frameworks, and the activities of transnational criminal syndicates. Among the emerging drug threats in the regi…
View article: Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the uptake of intermittent sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine for prevention of malaria amongst pregnant women in Sierra Leone
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the uptake of intermittent sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine for prevention of malaria amongst pregnant women in Sierra Leone Open
Background Malaria in pregnancy contributes to high maternal mortality, warranting the adoption of intermittent preventive treatment (IPTp) of malaria in pregnancy in Sierra Leone in 2017. Since then, the uptake of IPTp has increased but i…
View article: Quality improvement in medicines regulation: a retrospective analysis of the Pharmacy Board of Sierra Leone before and during quality management system implementation
Quality improvement in medicines regulation: a retrospective analysis of the Pharmacy Board of Sierra Leone before and during quality management system implementation Open
View article: Assessment of self-medication practices and safety profile of medicines utilisation among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Freetown, Sierra Leone: a multicentre cross-sectional study
Assessment of self-medication practices and safety profile of medicines utilisation among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Freetown, Sierra Leone: a multicentre cross-sectional study Open
Self-medication practice was highly prevalent and was associated with educational status, monthly income, and perceived maternal illness during pregnancy. Therefore, intervention programmes should be designed and implemented to minimise th…
View article: An Assessment of Medication Errors Among Pediatric Patients in Three Hospitals in Freetown Sierra Leone: Findings and Implications for a Low-Income Country
An Assessment of Medication Errors Among Pediatric Patients in Three Hospitals in Freetown Sierra Leone: Findings and Implications for a Low-Income Country Open
A Low GAS indicates poor compliance with prescription writing guidelines and high prescription errors. Medication errors were observed at each phase of the medication use cycle, while clinically significant pDDIs were also reported. Thus, …
View article: Physicochemical quality assessment of various brands of paracetamol tablets sold in Freetown Municipality
Physicochemical quality assessment of various brands of paracetamol tablets sold in Freetown Municipality Open
Paracetamol is a widely used over-the-counter drug for managing fever and pain, but its quality may vary among different brands, especially in low- and middle-income countries, where counterfeit and substandard medicines are prevalent. Thi…
View article: Improving the quality of COVID-19 care in Sierra Leone: A modified Delphi process and serial nationwide assessments of quality of COVID-19 care in Sierra Leone
Improving the quality of COVID-19 care in Sierra Leone: A modified Delphi process and serial nationwide assessments of quality of COVID-19 care in Sierra Leone Open
Introduction Improving the quality of care that patients receive is paramount to improving patient outcomes and engendering trust during infectious disease outbreaks. Whilst Quality Improvement (QI) is well established to drive improvement…
View article: Comparative Investigation of the Antimicrobial Properties of the Root, Leaf, and Seed Oils of Carrot Plant Growing in Sierra Leone
Comparative Investigation of the Antimicrobial Properties of the Root, Leaf, and Seed Oils of Carrot Plant Growing in Sierra Leone Open
Daucus carota L. (Carrot) is a biennial herbaceous plant which has various nutritional, cosmetic, and medicinal benefits. This study determined the antimicrobial activity of the oil extract from the leaves, roots, and seeds of carrot plant…
View article: Quality Improvement in Medicines Regulation: A Retrospective Analysis of the Pharmacy Board of Sierra Leone pre and post-ISO 9001:2015 Certification era
Quality Improvement in Medicines Regulation: A Retrospective Analysis of the Pharmacy Board of Sierra Leone pre and post-ISO 9001:2015 Certification era Open
Background National Medicines Regulatory Authorities like the Pharmacy Board of Sierra Leone are responsible for protecting and promoting public health, implementing rigorous regulatory standards, and maintaining an assured supply of medic…
View article: An Assessment of Medication Errors among Pediatric Patients in Three Hospitals in Freetown Sierra Leone: Findings and Implications for a Low-Income Country
An Assessment of Medication Errors among Pediatric Patients in Three Hospitals in Freetown Sierra Leone: Findings and Implications for a Low-Income Country Open
BackgroundPediatric patients are prone to medicine-related problems like medication errors (MEs), which can potentially cause harm. Yet, this has not been studied in this population in Sierra Leone. Therefore, this study …
View article: An Assessment of Medication Errors among Pediatric Patients in Three Hospitals in Freetown Sierra Leone: Findings and Implications for a Low-Income Country
An Assessment of Medication Errors among Pediatric Patients in Three Hospitals in Freetown Sierra Leone: Findings and Implications for a Low-Income Country Open
Background Pediatric patients are prone to medicine-related problems like medication errors (MEs), which can potentially cause harm. Yet, this has not been studied in this population in Sierra Leone. Therefore, this study investigated the …
View article: Current tobacco use and susceptibility to using tobaccoamong non-users of tobacco: A cross-sectional study amongschool-going adolescents in Sierra Leone
Current tobacco use and susceptibility to using tobaccoamong non-users of tobacco: A cross-sectional study amongschool-going adolescents in Sierra Leone Open
Our study suggests that one in four school-going adolescents currently uses tobacco, with nearly one in five non-users susceptible to using tobacco. Given the high prevalence of tobacco product use among adults in Sierra Leone, our finding…
View article: Data set for Assessment of conformity to prescribing writing guidelines and medication errors in paediatrics in three hospitals in Freetown Sierra Leone
Data set for Assessment of conformity to prescribing writing guidelines and medication errors in paediatrics in three hospitals in Freetown Sierra Leone Open
Study setting, design and sampling We conducted this study in the paediatrics departments of the Ola During Children's Hospital (ODCH), Rokupa Government Hospital (RGH), and the King Harman Maternity and Children Hospital …
View article: Physicochemical Quality Assessment of Various Brands of Paracetamol Tablets Sold in Freetown Municipality
Physicochemical Quality Assessment of Various Brands of Paracetamol Tablets Sold in Freetown Municipality Open
View article: Data set for Assessment of conformity to prescribing writing guidelines and medication errors in paediatrics in three hospitals in Freetown Sierra Leone
Data set for Assessment of conformity to prescribing writing guidelines and medication errors in paediatrics in three hospitals in Freetown Sierra Leone Open
Study setting, design and sampling We conducted this study in the paediatrics departments of the Ola During Children's Hospital (ODCH), Rokupa Government Hospital (RGH), and the King Harman Maternity and Children Hospital …
View article: Factors influencing adherence to antiretroviral therapy from the experience of people living with HIV and their healthcare providers in Sierra Leone: a qualitative study
Factors influencing adherence to antiretroviral therapy from the experience of people living with HIV and their healthcare providers in Sierra Leone: a qualitative study Open
View article: Regulating clinical trials in a resource-limited setting during the Ebola public health emergency in Sierra Leone
Regulating clinical trials in a resource-limited setting during the Ebola public health emergency in Sierra Leone Open
View article: Factors influencing adherence to antiretroviral therapy from the experience of people living with HIV and their healthcare providers in Sierra Leone: A qualitative study
Factors influencing adherence to antiretroviral therapy from the experience of people living with HIV and their healthcare providers in Sierra Leone: A qualitative study Open
Background: Antiretroviral therapy is the main drug for the treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus, slow disease progression, and reduce the spread of infection. HIV treatment is also known to require high level of adherence of over 90%…
View article: Current tobacco use and susceptibility to using tobacco among non-users of tobacco: a cross-sectional study among school-going adolescents in Sierra Leone.
Current tobacco use and susceptibility to using tobacco among non-users of tobacco: a cross-sectional study among school-going adolescents in Sierra Leone. Open
Introduction Tobacco use is a global health threat associated with a high disease burden and deaths. Studies concerning current tobacco use and susceptibility to using tobacco products among adolescents who are potential adult tobacco user…
View article: Health-related quality of life among Ebola survivors in Sierra Leone: the role of socio-demographic, health-related and psycho-social factors
Health-related quality of life among Ebola survivors in Sierra Leone: the role of socio-demographic, health-related and psycho-social factors Open
View article: Data set for sssessment of conformity to prescription writing guidelines and medication errors among paediatric patients in three Hospitals in Freetown, Sierra Leone - medication spss.sav data set
Data set for sssessment of conformity to prescription writing guidelines and medication errors among paediatric patients in three Hospitals in Freetown, Sierra Leone - medication spss.sav data set Open
Study setting We conducted this study in the paediatrics departments of the Ola During Children's Hospital (ODCH), Rokupa Government Hospital (RGH), and the King Harman Maternity and Children Hospital (KHMCH) located in Freetown, th…
View article: EVALUATION OF THE QUALITY OF DIFFERENT BRANDS OF ASCORBIC ACID IN FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE
EVALUATION OF THE QUALITY OF DIFFERENT BRANDS OF ASCORBIC ACID IN FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE Open
Objective: This study evaluates the registration status and the quality of nine brands of Vitamin C sold in Freetown, Sierra Leone, using official and non-official methods of analysis. Methods: The parameters taken into consideration durin…
View article: Current Tobacco Use and Susceptibility To Using Tobacco Among Non-Users of Tobacco: A Cross-Sectional Study Among School-Going Adolescents in Sierra Leone
Current Tobacco Use and Susceptibility To Using Tobacco Among Non-Users of Tobacco: A Cross-Sectional Study Among School-Going Adolescents in Sierra Leone Open
Background Tobacco use is a global health threat associated with a high disease burden and deaths. Studies concerning current tobacco use and susceptibility to using tobacco products among adolescents who are potential adult tobacco users …
View article: PREVALENCE AND CLINICAL OUTCOMES OF TETANUS IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE-2018-2019: TETANUS IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE-2018-2019
PREVALENCE AND CLINICAL OUTCOMES OF TETANUS IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE-2018-2019: TETANUS IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE-2018-2019 Open
Background
The global incidence of tetanus is approximately one million cases annually. Mortality rates attributable may reach 100% in the absence of appropriate medical treatment. The study intends to outline the treatment outcome of tet…
View article: Adherence to a Standard Prescription Writing Guidelines in a Tertiary Hospital in Sierra Leone
Adherence to a Standard Prescription Writing Guidelines in a Tertiary Hospital in Sierra Leone Open
View article: A cross-sectional study on caregivers’ perspective of the quality of life and adherence of paediatric HIV patients to highly active antiretroviral therapy
A cross-sectional study on caregivers’ perspective of the quality of life and adherence of paediatric HIV patients to highly active antiretroviral therapy Open