Children are particularly vulnerable to ocular C. trachomatis infection, which causes trachoma. The bacteria can spread easily to siblings and playmates via flies, towels and dirty hands. Good hygiene and facial cleanliness form part of the World Health Organization (WHO) SAFE strategy: Surgery to correct trichiasis, Antibiotics to reduce active infection, and Facial cleanliness and Environment...

Results The rates for awareness on the WHO and CDC hand hygiene guidelines were 26 (41%) and 28 (44%) of HCWs, respectively. 14 (22%) of HCWs were able to explain the WHO Five Moments of Hand Hygiene tool when asked, and 13 (20%) had seen the tool but could not explain its meaning. The subject HCWs had reported being introduced to the WHO guideline tools through publications, reviews in Japane...

B. Gajdzik, The Silesian University of Technology, Faculty of Materials Science and Metallurgy, Department of Management and Computer Science, Katowice, Poland K. Grzybowska, Poznan University of Technology, Faculty of Engineering Management, Poznan, Poland The aim of the ar ticle is the identifi cation of the int ernal sources of risk in the pr ocess of improving the system of safety and work ...

Drug-induced gingival overgrowth is frequently associated with three particular drugs: phenytoin, cyclosporin, and nifedipine. As gingival enlargement develops, it affects the normal oral hygiene practice and may interfere with masticatory functions. The awareness in the medical community about this possible side effect of nifedipine is less when compared to the effects of phenytoin and cyclosp...

PURPOSE This study aimed to examine diabetic patients in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, regarding their general diabetic and oral health-related awareness and practices, their awareness of the association of diabetes with periodontal disease, and their sources of diabetes-related information. METHODS Diabetic patients (n=454) who were receiving care at the diabetes clinic in King Abdulaziz University ...

Background & aim: Studies have shown that puerperal sepsis is a major cause of maternal morbidity and the second cause of maternal mortality in the developing world. This study aimed to determine the incidence and management of puerperal sepsis among the women of reproductive age (i.e., 15-49 years) attending to two hospitals in Nandi County, Kenya. Methods: This descriptive, cross-sectional st...

Identify trachoma knowledge, attitudes and practice of staff in clinics, schools and community workplace settings to optimise trachoma-elimination health-promotion programs in the Katherine West Health Board region of the Northern Territory. Prior to the introduction of a suite of health promotion resources the Indigenous Eye Health Unit and Katherine West Health Board conducted a baseline surv...

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate oral hygiene, gingival status and prevalence of dental caries among 12 to 15 year old schoolchildren in Al Karak governorate, Southern Jordan. Oral health knowledge among the study population was assessed through a questionnaire. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among 730 pupils from the 12 to 15 year old age group. Of those there ...