7 results match your criteria: "Adi-Tekelezan Community Hospital[Affiliation]"
Quality of life of dermatology outpatients and its associated factors in Halibet National Referral Hospital in Asmara, Eritrea.
Sci Rep
July 2024
Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Department of Statistics, College of Sciences, Mai-Nefhi, Eritrea.
Article Synopsis
- Skin diseases are common worldwide and significantly impact individuals' health-related quality of life (HRQoL), which goes beyond just physical symptoms.
- A study conducted in Asmara, Eritrea, assessed the HRQoL of 375 dermatology outpatients using the Skindex-29 tool, revealing that over half experienced severely impaired overall HRQoL, particularly in emotional aspects.
- Factors like living in rural areas and having chronic illnesses were linked to poorer HRQoL, emphasizing the need for tailored treatments that address patients' real needs.
Potentially Inappropriate Use of Medication and Its Determinants Among Ambulatory Older Adults in Six Community Chain Pharmacies in Asmara, Eritrea: A Cross-Sectional Study Using the 2023 American Geriatric Society Beers Criteria.
Clin Interv Aging
July 2024
Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Department of Statistics, College of Sciences, Mai-Nefhi, Eritrea.
Background: Potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) use is one of the main drug-related problems encountered in older adults. It is associated with adverse drug events, morbidity, mortality, increased economic costs, and negative effects on the quality of life that requires strict monitoring of prescriptions in older adults. Thus, the study aimed to assess potentially inappropriate medication use and its determinants among older adults.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAntibiotic prescribing practice using WHO Access, Watch and Reserve classification and its determinants among outpatient prescriptions dispensed to elderly population in six community chain pharmacies in Asmara, Eritrea: a cross-sectional study.
BMJ Open
June 2024
Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Department of Statistics, College of Sciences, Asmara, Eritrea.
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to evaluate antibiotic prescribing practices and the factors influencing these prescriptions among elderly patients (65 and older) at community pharmacies in Asmara, Eritrea.
- - Out of 2,680 prescriptions reviewed, 35.8% included at least one antibiotic, with ciprofloxacin and amoxicillin/clavulanic acid being the most frequently prescribed.
- - Factors such as prescriber qualification and polypharmacy significantly influenced the antibiotic prescriptions; most of the prescribed antibiotics were from the Access category defined by the WHO.
A cross-sectional study on the proper administration of eye medications and its determinants among outpatients attending Brhan Aini Ophthalmic National Referral Hospital in Asmara, Eritrea.
BMJ Open
April 2024
Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Department of Statistics, College of Sciences, Mai-Nefhi, Asmara, Eritrea.
Objective: This study aimed to assess the administration technique of eye medications, its determinants and disposal practices among ophthalmic outpatients.
Design: An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted.
Setting: Brhan Aini Ophthalmic National Referral Hospital in Asmara, Eritrea.
Self-medication with ophthalmic drugs and its associated factors among ophthalmic patients attending three hospitals in Asmara, Eritrea: a cross-sectional study.
BMJ Open
November 2022
Pharmacy, Adi-Tekelezan Community Hospital, Adi-Tekelezan, Eritrea
Objective: To assess the prevalence and practice of self-medication and its associated factors among ophthalmic patients.
Design: An analytical cross-sectional study design was employed.
Setting: Three hospitals inAsmara, Eritrea.
Patient-Centered Communication Among Pharmacy Professionals Working in Hospitals and Drug Retail Outlets in Asmara, Eritrea: Knowledge, Attitude, Self-Efficacy and Barriers.
Integr Pharm Res Pract
October 2022
Department of Pharmacy, Adi-Tekelezan Community Hospital, Adi-Tekelezan, Eritrea.
Background: Globally, preventable medication-related problems are increasing constantly. Patient-centered communication (PCC) is essential to identify and reduce the occurrence of drug-related problems such as inappropriate use of medications, adverse drug reactions and non-adherence. In Eritrea, personal observations and anecdotal reports showed that pharmacy professionals' practice towards PCC was unsatisfactory.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHerbal Medicine (HM) among pharmacy professionals working in drug retail outlets in Asmara, Eritrea: knowledge, attitude and prevalence of use.
BMC Complement Med Ther
August 2022
Department of Pharmacy, Adi-Tekelezan Community Hospital, Adi-Tekelezan, Eritrea.
Background: Globally, the usage of herbal medicines (HMs) is increasingly growing in treating and preventing various ailments. Although, HMs play a vital role in healthcare, concerns have been raised over their safety. Since pharmacy professionals are at the right position to provide patients with evidence-based information on herbals, they should be knowledgeable enough on the subject matter.
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