ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION: Early marriage is associated with many social, physical and health problems and it is common in many developing countries including Egypt. Many factors affect the decision of marriage timing. In this study, we aim to estimate the prevalence, social and health hazards and to identify the attitudes and factors that affect attitudes towards early marriage. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: ... إقراء المزيد

The aim of this study is to detect the prevalence of ARI in school children and their related risk factors. This cross- sectional study was conducted in Sohag and Qena governorates, Upper Egypt. A questionnaire was presented to randomly selected students. The questionnaire consisted of two domains to find the prevalence of ARI and to examine their potential risk factors. ... إقراء المزيد

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE: Determining the prevalence and risk factors associated with stunting among school children in Sohag governorate, Egypt. METHODS: This is a cross sectional study that is carried out from January 2017 to May 2017 at Sohag governorate,. In this period, a total coverage of children from one urban and one rural school whom their parents accept to participate in ... إقراء المزيد

ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION: Early marriage is associated with many social, physical and health problems and it is common in many developing countries including Egypt. Many factors affect the decision of marriage timing. In this study, we aim to estimate the prevalence, social and health hazards and to identify the attitudes and factors that affect attitudes towards early marriage. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: ... إقراء المزيد

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ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection is an important public health problem throughout the world, particularly in children and is endemic in areas with substandard hygiene and sanitation. THE AIM OF THE STUDY: is to determine the seroprevalence of hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection among school-age children and the associated risk factors in Sohag Governorate. METHODOLOGY:In a cross-sectional study, ... إقراء المزيد

Abstract: Intestinal parasitic infestations are endemic worldwide especially in developing countries. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of common intestinal parasitic infestations in rural Sohag and factors affecting it. This cross sectional study has been conducted in Zewak Sharqia village, El-Monshaa district, Sohag Governorate, Egypt from August 2010 up to March 2011. A random sample of ... إقراء المزيد

Abstract: Intestinal parasitic infestations are endemic worldwide especially in developing countries. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of common intestinal parasitic infestations in rural Sohag and factors affecting it. This cross sectional study has been conducted in Zewak Sharqia village, El-Monshaa district, Sohag Governorate, Egypt from August 2010 up to March 2011. A random sample of ... إقراء المزيد

Abstract: Background: Hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection is an important public health problem throughout the world, particularly in children and is endemic in areas with substandard hygiene and sanitation. The aim of the study: is to determine the seroprevalence of hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection among school-age children and the associated risk factors in Sohag Governorate. Methodology: In a cross-sectional ... إقراء المزيد

Introduction Acute respiratory tract infection (ARI) is a common health problem and one of the leading causes of infectious disease morbidity and mortality in the world (WHO., 2007). Approximately one in three respiratory episodes were associated with a doctor’s visit, and one in four necessitated time off school or work (Leder et al., 2003). Inappropriate antibiotic use for treating ARI ... إقراء المزيد