A5060974987- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Nosocomial Infections in ICU
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Dietary Effects on Health
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Infection Control in Healthcare
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
- Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis
- Poxvirus research and outbreaks
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
- Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
- Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
- Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing
Salmaniya Medical Complex
2022-2025
Stoke Mandeville Spinal Research
2024
Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital
2014-2023
Development Research and Projects Centre
2023
King Hamad University Hospital
2022
Federal Medical Centre
2021
Texas A&M University
2019
Background A pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) emerged and affected most the world in early 2020. To inform effective public health measures we conducted a knowledge, attitude practice (KAP) survey among Hausa Muslim society Nigeria March Methods The study is an analytic cross-sectional with questionnaires administered to general population including Health Care Workers (HCW) Kano, Nigeria. Participants were recruited by convenience sampling following informed consent....
Background: Healthcare acquired infections (HCAIs) otherwise call nosocomial infection is associated with increased morbidity and mortality among hospitalized patients predisposes healthcare workers (HCWs) to an risk of infections. The study explores the knowledge practices control HCW in a tertiary referral center North-Western Nigeria.Materials Methods: This cross-sectional study. A self-administered structured questionnaire was distributed group (of doctors nurses). Data on practice were...
The 2014 Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak was characterised by fear, misconceptions and irrational behaviours. We conducted a knowledge attitude practice survey of EVD in Nigeria to inform implementation effective control measures.Between July 30th September 2014, we undertook cross sectional study on knowledge, (KAP) among adults the general population healthcare workers (HCW) three states Nigeria, namely Bayelsa, Cross River Kano states. Demographic information data KAP were obtained...
Understanding of the perceived stress and coping strategies adopted by people is important for contemplating consequences a pandemic on mental health globally. In this study, we intended to assess status under quarantine/isolation globally during COVID-19 pandemic.
Surgical site infections (SSIs) after cardiac surgery increase morbidity and mortality rates. This multicenter study aimed to identify risk factors associated with SSIs heart surgery. Conducted from January March 2023, this prospective included 167 patients aged >16 years post-heart SSIs. The primary focus was the 30-day mortality. Univariate analysis multivariate logistic regression utilizing backward elimination method were used establish final model. Several significantly correlated These...
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic continues to overwhelm health systems across the globe. We aimed assess readiness of hospitals in Nigeria respond outbreak. Method Between April and October 2020, hospital representatives completed a modified World Health Organisation (WHO) checklist consisting 13 components 124 indicators. Readiness scores were classified as adequate (score ≥80%), moderate 50–79.9%) not ready <50%). Results Among 20 (17 tertiary three secondary) from all six...
Abstract Background As part of the Global Action Plan against antimicrobial resistance (AMR), countries are required to generate local evidence inform context-specific implementation national action plans AMR (NAPAR). We aimed evaluate knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) regarding antibiotic prescriptions (APR) among physicians in tertiary hospitals Nigeria, determine predictors KAP APR AMR. Methods In this cross-sectional study, we enrolled practicing from all six geopolitical zones...
Few studies have examined the relationship between heavy metal and serum cholesterol levels, no recent study has this in US population.A total of 19,591 individuals aged 0-80 years were included National Health Nutrition Examination Survey 2009-2012; current was composed survey participants for whom some or all low-density lipoprotein (LDL-C), triglyceride, high-density cholesterol, blood lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd) levels had been measured. Three tertiles (T1-T3) metals used to...
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is highly endemic in Nigeria. The primary objective of this study to describe the knowledge, self-reported vaccination status, and intention healthcare workers receive hepatitis vaccine at a tertiary referral center conflict-ravaged northeastern Nigeria.This was cross-sectional analytical among medical practitioners, nurses, laboratory workers, health attendants, pharmacists, radiographers working Federal Medical Center Nguru, Yobe State. Written informed...
The emergence of drug-resistant tuberculosis (DRTB) has continued to pose a threat public health in sub-Saharan Africa and globally. Despite the high burden (TB) Nigeria, there are paucity data on safety efficacy newer agents repurposed drugs used treatment DRTB.This prospective cohort study was conducted at regional DRTB center Kano, Northwestern Nigeria. Descriptive statistics, Mann-Whitney U-test, Chi-square or Fisher's exact test were analyze as appropriate.The median age patients 32...
Background: Healthcare workers (HCWs) have an increased risk of occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Aims/objectives: We aim examine the utilisation and outcome post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for both HIV hepatitis B (HBV) among HCWs. Methods: This was a retrospective study conducted in tertiary hospital North-Western Nigeria. reviewed data on or HBV PEP given HCWs between 2004 2016. Results: A total 115 presented during period. Intern doctors were most exposed group (40/115;...
Mycobacterium tuberculosis with resistance to first line and second anti tuberculous drugs is a serious setback in the treatment of (TB). The COVID-19 pandemic constitutes threat that could unwind recent gains made thus far control tuberculosis. This study aims explore pattern drug resistant (DRTB) our institution. We also aimed changing trends TB era pandemic.This descriptive included all DRTB patients admitted managed hospital between January 2018 December 2020. compare case detection...
This study was aimed at describing the profile of bacterial aetiology secondary pneumonia in pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) patients.A 22-month analysis patients with PTB and conducted. Data on isolates recovered antimicrobial susceptibility were recorded.Of 141 patients, there 79 (56%) males mean age 35.98±15.93. Gram-negative bacilli isolated equal frequency as Streptococcus pneumoniae (63 [44.7%]). Most tested sensitive to levofloxacin, ceftriaxone or chloramphenicol.Gram-negative are a...
Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are an important cause of morbidity and mortality. This study examined the epidemiology, clinical outcomes microbiological profile HAIs. prospective was carried out on patients identified to have developed HAIs while admitted medical wards, surgical dialysis unit intensive care (ICU) hospital. Patients were recruited consecutively until target population reached. A evaluation relevant laboratory investigations out. total 100 who had 144 episodes studied....
Hospital-acquired infections (HAI) are a global problem and major public health concern in hospitals throughout the world. Quantification of HAI is needed developing countries; hence we describe results 2-year surveillance data tertiary hospital Nigeria.This study review using secondary collected at referral center northwestern Nigeria. The was forms modeled based on Centre for Disease Control (CDC) protocol. Descriptive statistics were used to present as frequencies percentages.518 patients...
Muslims fast every year during the month of Ramadan from dawn until dusk. This study examined mental well-being and correlating factors among Nigerian adults who observed intermittent fasting (RIF).A validated generalized anxiety disorder-2 Patient Health Questionnaire-2, four-item spiritual index, Islamic intrinsic religiosity questionnaire were used to collect data about (depression, anxiety), spirituality, through a web-based survey between May 9, 2021 (27th Ramadan, 1442) June 4, (29th...
Fever of unknown origin (FUO) in developing countries is an important dilemma and further research needed to elucidate the infectious causes FUO.
Abstract Background Infections are the leading cause of hospitalization and mortality in transplant recipients. Nigeria has a growing number renal The aim this study was to determine pattern infections allograft recipients one major centers Nigeria. Methods All case records on follow‐up were retrieved. Those that had infection at any time after transplantation selected. Demographic clinical information collected analyzed. Results Thirty‐three analyzed, out which 24/33 (72.7%) males, with...