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ISSN (Online): 2394-9864
ISSN (Print): Applied

International Journal of Life Sciences and Review (IJLSR)

An International Journal published monthly
ICV (2018): 70.64

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PRACTICE AND INTENTION TO USE LONG ACTING AND PERMANENT CONTRACEPTIVE METHODS AMONG MARRIED WOMEN IN ETHIOPIA: SYSTEMIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS

Background: The use of long-acting and permanent contraceptive methods (LAPMs) has not kept step with that of short-acting methods such as oral pills and injectables in Africa. Ethiopia is the second most populous country in sub-Saharan Africa with a high total fertility rate and high maternal and child mortality rates. Therefore, this study summarized the evidence of practice and intention to use long-acting and permanent family planning methods among women in Ethiopia using systemic review and meta-analysis. Methods and findings: Systematic review of the published literature of observational studies was conducted. Original studies were identified using databases of Medline/Pubmed and Google Scholar. Heterogeneity across studies was checked using the Cochrane Q test statistic and I2. Pool risk estimates of intention to use and practice of long-acting and permanent family planning methods were computed using a random effect model. Based on the nine observational studies included in the meta-analysis, the pooled prevalence of intention to use long-acting and permanent family planning methods among married women according to random effect DL...

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MANAGEMENT OF PAIN AND FEVER IN DIFFERENT MEDICINAL SYSTEM- A REVIEW

Pain is a subjective, multidimensional and unpleasant experience allied with actual or potential tissue damage comprising sensory, affective and cognitive components. Pain signals interpretation is a complex process that entails excitation of peripheral nerves and further excitation of nociceptive inputs. Painkiller is member of diverse group of drugs used to relieve pain and to achieve analgesia. Fever is recognized as physiological response which is triggered by infectious stimuli or aseptic stimuli. Elevation in body temperature occur when concentrations of prostaglandin-E2 (PGE2) increases within certain areas of the brain. These elevations alter the firing rate of neurons that control thermoregulation in the hypothalamus. It is commonly suppressed with antipyretic medications. Several traditional medicinal systems are available for the treatment of pain & fever like ayurveda, unani, chinese, homeopathic, physiotherapy & non- pharmacological procedures etc. Pain & fever treatment in allopathic system are frequently used but has many adverse effects like renal & liver dysfunction, ulceration, sedation, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, constipation, physical dependence, tolerance and respiratory depression etc. This compilation addresses...

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