A5057170362- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Workplace Violence and Bullying
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Infection Control in Healthcare
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Agriculture and Farm Safety
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
- Menstrual Health and Disorders
- Healthcare and Environmental Waste Management
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Blood donation and transfusion practices
- Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues
- Disaster Response and Management
- Energy and Environment Impacts
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Neonatal and Maternal Infections
- Malaria Research and Control
- Infant Nutrition and Health
Kaduna State University
2016-2025
Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital
2021
University of the Western Cape
2020
Background: There is a dearth of qualitative studies exploring in-depth barriers that adolescents face in accessing and utilising reproductive health services (RHS) Nigerian primary healthcare centres. Aim: This study explored the hindering adolescents' access to utilisation RHS Setting: was conducted three centres Kaduna North Local government area, Nigeria. Methods: used an exploratory descriptive design. Fourteen providers were selected interviewed. The data collection methods included...
Trichomoniasis is a disease caused by protozoan parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis which transmitted through sexual contact. Complications of T. include cystitis, cervicitis, urethritis, infertility, low birth weight, neonatal morbidity, and mortality. This study, therefore, was carried out to determine the occurrence among pregnant women attending ante-natal care services in some Primary Health Care Centers (PHC) within Chikun Local Government Area Kaduna State. A sample size 360 used...
The need to improve the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) rights of adolescents is increasingly acknowledged. Unfortunately, many in Nigeria face significant barriers accessing quality services (SRHS), despite national policies promoting SRHS for adolescents. This paper explores stigma influencing access utilization among Kaduna, Northwestern Nigeria. qualitative study conducted semi-structured interviews with 14 three nurses. Thematic analysis was employed study. findings indicate that...
Domestic violence is a global issue of public health concern with detrimental effects on women's physical, mental and social well-being. There paucity community-based studies assessing the knowledge attitude women towards domestic in Nigeria.
Objective: To determine the prevalence of workplace violence and associated factors in secondary health facilities Kaduna Metropolis. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study where semi-structured questionnaire used to obtain data from 177 workers who were selected by multistage sampling. The Data analyzed using SPSS version 23 results presented frequency tables. Chi-square test for association between independent dependent variables. Fisher’s Exact Test more than 20% cells had value less...
Background: Nigeria like the rest of world is exposed to a wide range natural and human-induced disasters such as flood, plane crash, communal clashes, postelection violence recently, insurgency from Boko Haram. Most these have led population displacement its consequences. This study assessed social characteristics risk factors for diseases among internally displaced persons (IDPs) at Stefano's foundation camp in Jos, Nigeria. Methodology: The was cross-sectional descriptive nature carried...
Globally, more than 830 women die daily from pregnancy or childbirth-related complications especially in developing countries. Despite its importance, utilization of postnatal care services Nigeria is very low due to various factors. This study assessed and compared the factors affecting primary health facilities urban rural settlements Kaduna State, Nigeria. The was a cross-sectional, community-based mixed method carried out Sabon Gari (an urban) Giwa (a rural) Local Government Areas July...
Background: Tree cutting is one of the causes climate change and a common practice in Africa, continent under significant threat from change. Therefore, awareness mitigation are vital to reducing its impacts region. Reforestation through planting trees an important carbon emission reduction strategy. This study assessed related tree practices among household heads Nigerian rural community.Methods: A community-based descriptive, cross-sectional was conducted April 2019 all Nasarawan Buhari...
Obesity is an epidemic disease in many developed countries and emerging public health problem developing countries, particularly urban settings.The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence overweight obesity associated factors among adult residentsin Goni Gora community Kaduna State. The conducted a semi-urban setting Chikun Local Government Area State, Northwestern Nigeria January 2017. A multi-stage sampling technique used select 192 residents community. Data collected using...
ABSTRACT Introduction Anaemia among children is an issue of significant concern within the realm public health due to its potential result in adverse outcomes, including cognitive deficits and growth deficiencies. Its prevalence exhibits regional variations, wherein larger frequencies are observed regions characterized by lower levels socioeconomic development. This study sought identify individual, household, contextual factors associated with anaemia Nigeria. Methods Data on a weighted...
Background: People who inject drugs (PWID) are known to have higher rates of mental health disorders, particularly depression. Despite this, there is a lack research on the prevalence depression among PWID in Nigeria.Aim: This study aimed determine depressive symptoms and their determinants PWID.Setting: The was conducted Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria where needle syringe programme (NSP) for recently initiated.Methods: A cross-sectional survey using multi-stage sampling technique. Data...
Limited data exists on attitudes and practices of young men in tertiary institutions towards contraception. This study assesses regarding contraception among male students a educational institution northwestern Nigeria, identifying factors influencing these attitudes.
Background The risk of transmission hepatitis B and C (HBV HCV) infection is particular concern among medical students training in high endemic regions. In this study, we investigated the prevalence viruses preclinical a government-owned school northwestern Nigeria. Methods We employed cross-sectional studytargeting whole population Kaduna State University, Data were collected usinga self-administered, semi-structured questionnaire blood testing for HBsAg HCV antibodies using rapid screening...
Healthy environment is important for the well-being of mankind and environmental factors play a crucial role in spread diseases, especially 21st century. Environmental health officers are stakeholders this regard sustainable development goals. This paper discussed interplay between health, importance Nigeria that influence their activities. A narrative review was carried out using secondary data from various databases organizational websites. In Nigeria, an officer must be registered with...