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The International Journal of Maternal and Child Health and AIDS (IJMA) is the first open-access journal dedicated to publishing new research on global and national maternal and child health focused on the social determinants of health and disease as well as on the disparities in the burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases affecting infants, children, women, adults, and families across the world.
IJMA has become the journal of choice for major public health agencies including WHO, UNICEF, Management Sciences for Health and major universities and researchers around the world. We welcome high quality papers on MCH and HIV/AIDS issues. We welcome high-quality papers, opinion articles, and commentaries from scientists, researchers, and experts as well as those working with developing country populations.
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Policies and programs to enhance the quality of facility-based early #newborn care and promote community-based newborn care could improve #neonatal outcomes and reduce overall child #mortality in resource-challenged settings.
Comfort Z. Olorunsaiye, PhD Korede Yusuf Romuladus E. Azuine, DrPH, MPH, RN Magnus Azuine, PhD, MPH, MSc, CHAS
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After going through this article i found out that Consultations for nPEP are as frequent as those occupational PEP (48% vs 52% in this study) in clinical practice at Yaounde central hospital. In our study, we found that 27% (82/299) unnecessary ART prescriptions were avoided by determining that the exposure source person had negative HIV status. In addition, adolescent or young females consulting for nPEP in clinics could be potential victims of sexual assault or gender-based violence. Where possible, we recommend that clinicians consider the source of suspected viral exposure in clinical practice prior to administering ART for PEP.
After going through this article i discovered that The CHESS advocates model showed promises of efficacy in engaging faith communities as important actors in promoting MCH practices and mitigating gender injustices particularly in rural and underserved communities. Like other faith based models. The model helped to improve MCH seeking behavior, influenced change in harmful gender norms and in community response against gender based violence in rural communities.
After going through the article i discovered that Compared to standard clinical assessment, AmniSure ROM test was a more sensitive, rapid and accurate method for confirming the diagnosis of rupture of membrane. Its adoption in routine practice will reduce complications associated with delay and missed diagnosis following use of routine standard clinical assessment alone.
After reading this article it was discovered that The prevalence of Opportunistic infections is high among people living with HIV. Shingles was the most common OI found followed by pulmonary tuberculosis and CD4
How to Plant Containerized Trees
Trees purchased from nurseries are often delivered in a pot or container. These instructions are for planting containerized trees.
You can print these instructions to take with you.
Instructions
1. Dig a hole 3 to 4 times wider than the container. The hole should have sloping sides like a saucer to allow for proper root growth.
2. Carefully remove the tree from the container keeping the soil around the roots intact. It helps to tap the outside of the container to loosen the edge. Carefully slide the tree from the container. Don't yank the tree out of the container as this can separate the roots from the tree.
3. Sometimes containerized trees become root-bound or the roots look like they're about to circle the root ball. If your tree is like this, cut an X across the bottom of the root ball and four vertical slices along the sides of the root ball with a sharp knife.
4. Set the tree in the middle of the hole. Avoid planting the tree too deep. If the root collar sits below the top of the hole, compact some soil under the tree so that the root flare at the base of the trunk is slightly above ground level. Using some soil, secure the tree in a straight position, then fill and firmly pack the hole with the original soil, making sure there aren't any air pockets. Keep backfilling until the soil is just below the root collar.
5. Create a water-holding basin around the hole and give the tree a good watering. After the water has soaked in, spread protective mulch 2–4 inches deep in a 3-foot diameter area around the base of the tree, but not touching the trunk.
6. The soil and mulch around your trees should be kept moist but not soggy. During dry weather, generously water the tree every 7 to 10 days during the first year. Water slowly at the dripline.
7. Remove any tags and labels from the tree as these will affect the tree as it grows. You may need to prune any broken or dead branches. (Please refer to the arborday.org pruning guide.)
Fertilizer? Do not use fertilizer, potting soil, or chemicals on your newly planted trees. Such products will kill your young trees.
Watering: Keeping your trees watered is important during their first year. Keep the soil and mulch moist but not soggy. In dry weather, you should water generously every 7–10 days. The water should soak into the soil and mulch. Avoid watering so much that you see standing water
Why Plant Trees?
Trees have many economic, environmental and social benefits. They improve our lives and the places we live. Here are some reasons to plant and care for trees:
Economic Benefits
• Planting shade trees on the south and west faces of your house can reduce winter heating bills by up to 15% and summer cooling bills by up to 50%.
• Studies have shown that well-treed businesses project a warm, welcoming and inviting atmosphere for shoppers who tend to linger and spend more time shopping, resulting in some cases in a business increase of up to 11%.
• Fruit trees provide delicious and free supplemental nutrition for the entire neighborhood.
• A well-landscaped, tree-lined yard can raise the property value of a home by 5 to 15%, increasing neighborhood desirability and speeding up sales.
Environmental Benefits
• Through photosynthesis, trees absorb carbon dioxide and emit oxygen. The average tree can clean up to 48 pounds of carbon dioxide annually.
• Trees reduce the need for heating and cooling, thus decreasing the need for more power plants in the future.
• During a storm, the canopy and root systems of trees act as both a sponge and a filter, cleaning the water as it seeps into the water table and reducing stormwater runoff.
• Forested areas are far less prone to flooding and soil erosion.
• Trees provide a habitat and refuge for urban wildlife, as well as wildlife that may have otherwise been displaced by development.
• All of the above benefits are important factors in reversing the effects of major environmental crises such as global warming, species loss, and drought.
Social Benefits
• Studies show that neighborhoods with significant greenery report fewer instances of crime and less insecurity, resulting from a greater sense of community.
• In today’s world, we are growing increasingly insulated and isolated from our neighbors. A community tree planting is a great way for people to interact with one another, work side by side toward a common goal. Planting trees is also a great way to instill in members of the community a sense of civic pride and a stronger connection to place.
• Closely-spaced trees along roads tend to slow traffic by giving the impression of narrow roads and speed as they zoom past your windows. They also serve as a buffer zone between streets and sidewalks, creating safer environments for joggers, pedestrians, and children at play.
• Trees have been shown to increase levels of concentration in children as well as higher test scores.
Trees benefit human health: scientific studies confirm that trees in cities provide social and psychological benefits. Humans derive substantial pleasure from trees, whether it is inspiration from their beauty, a spiritual connection, or a sense of meaning. Views of nature reduce stress response by both body and mind. Urban green also appears to have positive effects on the human immune system.
• Trees are shown to have a calming effect on people; people suffering from high stress tend to feel calmer in the presence of trees, thus improving overall health and well-being.
It's nice publishing with IJMA. The interactions and timely mails of the editorial staff with authors is encouraging!
Peer-reviewed, open-access, global health journal covering maternal and child health and HIV/AIDS issues around the world. The International Journal of Maternal and Child Health (MCH) and AIDS (IJMA) is a multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed, open access journal that publishes original research articles, review articles, clinical studies, evaluation studies, and policy analyses in all areas of maternal, infant, child health, (MCH) and HIV/AIDS from around the world.
