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Jurnal Internasional Afrika vol. 11 issue 1 2021
African Journal of Emergency Medicine
In-home interpersonal violence: Sex based prevalence and outcomes
Introduction: There is a shortage of data on intimate partner and interpersonal violence in sub-Saharan Africa.
We, therefore, sought to characterize patterns of sex-based risk of in-home interpersonal violence in Malawi.
Methods: We performed a…
We, therefore, sought to characterize patterns of sex-based risk of in-home interpersonal violence in Malawi.
Methods: We performed a…
Jurnal Internasional Afrika vol. 11 issue 1 2021
African Journal of Emergency Medicine
Two simple replacements for the Triage Early Warning Score to acilitate the South African Triage Scale in low resource settings
Background: The South African Triage Scale (SATS) requires the calculation of the Triage Early Warning Score
(TEWS), which takes time and is prone to error.
Aim: to derive and validate triage scores from a clinical database collected in a…
(TEWS), which takes time and is prone to error.
Aim: to derive and validate triage scores from a clinical database collected in a…
Jurnal Internasional Afrika vol. 11 issue 1 2021
African Journal of Emergency Medicine
The burden of HIV and tuberculosis on the resuscitation area of an urban district-level hospital in Cape Town
Introduction: Many patients present to emergency centres with HIV and tuberculosis related emergencies. Little is
known about the influence of HIV and tuberculosis on the resuscitation areas of district-level hospitals. The
primary objective was to…
known about the influence of HIV and tuberculosis on the resuscitation areas of district-level hospitals. The
primary objective was to…
Jurnal Internasional Afrika vol. 11 issue 1 2021
African Journal of Emergency Medicine
The reporting of adverse events in Johannesburg Academic Emergency Departments
Introduction: Adverse events (AE) are a common occurrence in healthcare systems; however, the frequency of AEs
occurring in South Africa and especially Emergency Departments (ED) is unknown. The aims of this study were to
describe the frequency of…
occurring in South Africa and especially Emergency Departments (ED) is unknown. The aims of this study were to
describe the frequency of…
Jurnal Internasional Afrika vol. 11 issue 1 2021
African Journal of Emergency Medicine
Strengthening prehospital clinical practice guideline development in South Africa: Reflections from guideline experts
Introduction: De novo (new) guideline development methods are well described and supported by numerous
examples, including comprehensive checklists. However, alternative guideline development methods, which
draw from existing up to date, high…
examples, including comprehensive checklists. However, alternative guideline development methods, which
draw from existing up to date, high…
Jurnal Internasional Afrika vol. 11 issue 1 2021
African Journal of Emergency Medicine
Prevalence and risk factors of acute kidney injury in polytrauma patients at Muhimbili Orthopedic Institute, Tanzania
Background: Polytrauma can lead to multi-organ dysfunction in addition to the local injuries. Acute kidney injury
(AKI) is one of the most common causes and contributors to the high morbidity and mortality. Prevalence of
acute kidney injury in…
(AKI) is one of the most common causes and contributors to the high morbidity and mortality. Prevalence of
acute kidney injury in…
Jurnal Internasional Afrika vol. 11 issue 1 2021
African Journal of Emergency Medicine
Low prevalence of atrial fibrillation in ischaemic stroke: Underestimating a modifiable risk factor
Introduction: Cerebrovascular disease remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality globally. In
South Africa, it was the fourth leading cause of death in 2016, responsible for 5.1% of all deaths - the leading
cause of death in…
South Africa, it was the fourth leading cause of death in 2016, responsible for 5.1% of all deaths - the leading
cause of death in…
Jurnal Internasional Afrika vol. 11 issue 1 2021
African Journal of Emergency Medicine
Application of the World Health Organization’s Basic Emergency Care course in Zambia
Background: In 2013, the Zambian Ministry of Health identified action priorities for strengthening their emergency
care system; one of these priorities was emergency care training for healthcare providers. To rapidly train
the existing cadre of…
care system; one of these priorities was emergency care training for healthcare providers. To rapidly train
the existing cadre of…
Jurnal Internasional Afrika vol. 11 issue 1 2021
African Journal of Emergency Medicine
Knowledge in pre-hospital emergency and risk management among outdoor adventure practitioners in East Africa afro-alpine mountains
Introduction: The enjoyment of nature and other benefits of outdoor activities happen amid inherent hazards. This
calls for knowledge and competency in emergency and risk management. Practitioners in outdoor activities, such
as mountaineering, thus…
calls for knowledge and competency in emergency and risk management. Practitioners in outdoor activities, such
as mountaineering, thus…
Jurnal Internasional Afrika vol. 11 issue 1 2021
African Journal of Emergency Medicine
Combat injuries sustained by troops on counter terrorism and counter-insurgency operations in North east Nigeria: Implications for intervention
Background: Understanding the epidemiology of battlefield casualties is required for plans and coordinated efforts
towards improved combat trauma care (CTC) performance and outcome. The engagement of the Armed
Forces of Nigeria (AFN) in containing…
towards improved combat trauma care (CTC) performance and outcome. The engagement of the Armed
Forces of Nigeria (AFN) in containing…