CJST Volume 3 | Choke Journal of Science and Technology

Exercise Prescription for Non-Communicable Diseases: Barriers and Physical Activity Behaviors of Healthcare Providers in Hospital Setting

Abstract Background: Exercise prescription is a better method of prevention and management for non-communicable diseases than pharmaceuticals due to; it is no environmental impact, low budget consumption and reduced economic impact, a less side effect. Studies have demonstrated the benefits of exercise in the treatment and prevention of almost every common medical problem seen today. Read More …

Prevalence and Associated Factors of Postnatal Care Service Utilization Among Mothers Who Gave Birth in Anlemo district, Ethiopia

Abstract Postnatal care is the care of both the mother and her baby from different injuries and deaths due to childbirth within the postnatal period that mostly happens during the first month after delivery. In Ethiopia, underutilization of postnatal care remains one of the major obstacles to plummeting maternal and newborn mortality in the postpartum Read More …

Medicinal Plants Used to Treat Amoebiasis in Ethiopia: A review

Abstract Background: Amoebiasis is a widespread parasitic disease caused by the protozoa Entamoeba histolytica which is the causative agent of amebic dysentery and amoebic liver abscess. Amoebic dysentery from E. histolytica is the second most common cause of death parasitic diseaseworldwideaftermalaria.Currently, different groups of drugs that control intestinal protozoan parasite infections are available everywhere, though they vary based on different age groups, endemicity of the parasite and use of antimicrobial Read More …

Semi-Field Evaluation of Selected Plant Extracts for the Prevention of Termite Damage on Wood

Abstract Termites are an essential member of the soil ecosystem and are found throughout the world. They utilize cellulose as a food source and cause the loss of economically important wood. The aim of this study was to evaluate aqueous extracts of selected botanicals against termite damage on wood. The treatments were Datura stramonium leaf Read More …

Review on Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats Technology

Summary Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPRs) are genetic elements that bacteria use as a kind of acquired immunity to protect against viruses. They consist of short sequences that originate from viral genomes and are incorporated into the bacterial genome. The aim of the current review was to discuss and compile detail and up-to-date Read More …