Background Diabetes is now a global epidemic, but most cases are in low- and middle-income countries. self-management education (DSME) key to enabling patients manage their chronic condition can reduce the occurrence of costly devastating complications. However, there limited evidence on effectiveness different DSME programmes resource settings. Methods We conducted an unblinded, parallel-group, individually-randomised controlled trial at University Calabar Teaching Hospital (Nigeria)...

This study was conducted to examine the influence of employee compensation on commitment in Oil Producing firms Rivers State. The based a survey research design and made use questionnaire obtaining data from office resident employees serving five State Nigeria. population 20,116 while its sample size determined through Taro Yamane determination formular 1793. analysis done with descriptive inferential statistics. former used percentage method latter simple regression. test hypotheses...

The global burden of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is increasing with estimates suggesting that up to 10% the world’s population affected. Anxiety and depression are most commonly reported mental health conditions associated CKD especially those on hemodialysis. Some factors anxiety among patients include low income, level education prolonged duration dialysis. We study prevalence chronic kidney disease compare its occurrence between pre-dialysis hemodialysis patients. This was a...

Background . This study aimed to determine the pattern of drug susceptibility first-line drugs among pulmonary TB patients in two hospitals Calabar, Nigeria. Methods was a descriptive cross-sectional carried out between February 2011 and April 2012. Sputum samples from consecutive Calabar were subjected culture on Lowenstein-Jensen (LJ) slopes followed by testing (DST). The DST performed LJ medium proportion method. Results Forty-two 100 Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains found be resistant...

Background . Respiratory complaints are commonly encountered in medicine and respiratory diseases place a high burden on healthcare infrastructure. Healthcare planning should be based adequate information: this study will help us to analyze the pattern of disease admissions medical wards developing country. Methods The records patients admitted into over 5-year period were retrieved reviewed. Information obtained included demography, diagnosis, comorbid conditions, risk factors for disease....

Few types of blood exposures have been assessed in relation to incident HIV infection sub-Saharan Africa, despite evidence that penile-vaginal sex cannot account for the epidemic region. To investigate correlates Calabar, Nigeria, we surveyed clients at voluntary counselling and testing centres. Participating who tested multiple times were generally similar those only once terms demographic characteristics, sexual prevalence. Blood common. Serial testers had a 10% annual incidence infection....

Sir/Madam, This is a response to the queries raised in letter editor concerning article titled “The relationship between lung function and indoor air pollution among rural women Niger Delta region of Nigeria” author two issues;[1] Matching controls according housing conditions an error total number subjects. Ibaka poor community Nigeria this reflected people. Most houses have walls made from mud bricks with roof thatch. Ventilation generally most rooms having only one window or none at all....

In Nigeria, the aftermath of Niger Delta crises had spark off research interest on corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental sustainability. However, how telecommunication firms in Nigeria perceive practice CSR link with competitive advantage is rarely investigated. This study examines extent relationship between mobile advantage. The survey design was adopted, making use random sampling to select 200 participants from staff MTN. Structured questionnaire employed collect...

Diabetic foot disease is a major medical, social, and economic problem. This retrospective study assessed the profile of diabetes mellitus patients with ulcers in University Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), Nigeria. Admission records all admitted unto medical wards UCTH over 5 year period were analysed. The diabetic retrieved. Data on patient characteristics possible risk factors for was extracted. Of 3,882 admitted, 297 (7%) account complications mellitus. Foot accounted 63 (21.2%)...

ABSTRACT The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is now a pandemic with devastating social and economic consequences. extent of the spread COVID-19 within populations uncertain since diagnostic tests have not been carried out on all eligible persons doing such everyone much less feasible in developing countries as Nigeria. Tests for antibodies to SARS-CoV-2, virus that causes COVID-19, are more affordable, readily available, require minimal training than current tests. Employing...

Drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) poses a serious challenge to global control of TB. This multicentre study was identify risk factors for drug resistance the first line anti-TB drugs among TB patients presenting care in three health facilities Calabar, Nigeria.A cohort 100 consecutive were recruited. Demographic information such as age, sex, weight, height, occupation, previous diagnosis and treatment, smoking, alcohol dependence substance abuse obtained. Sputum samples collected from...

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a viral infection that has been reported in virtually every country. Healthcare workers (HCW) are more at risk of COVID-19 than the general population making them priority group for vaccination. Before roll out vaccines Nigeria, some HCW were using repurposed, unapproved drugs to possibly prevent disease. This study evaluated frequency and pattern drug use prevention.
 Methods: was prospective cross-sectional conducted Southern Nigeria....

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a viral infection that has been reported in virtually every country. Healthcare workers (HCW) are more at risk of COVID-19 than the general population making them priority group for vaccination. Before roll out vaccines Nigeria, some HCW were using repurposed, unapproved drugs to possibly prevent disease. This study evaluated frequency and pattern drug use prevention.
 Methods: was prospective cross-sectional conducted Southern Nigeria....

<ns3:p><ns3:bold>Background:</ns3:bold>Intensified efforts to improve tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis, treatment, and prevention are needed meet global EndTB targets. Community health workers’ (CHWs) knowledge with respect case finding is vital in elimination. This study aimed determine the effect of training on community workers Nigeria.</ns3:p><ns3:p><ns3:bold>Methods:</ns3:bold>As part a larger multicomponent intervention study, randomised control trial was conducted CHWs 18 primary care...

Highly active antiretroviral therapies (HAARTs) are used for the management of human immunodeficiency virus and acquired syndrome (HIV/AIDS). The present study was designed to characterize neurotoxicity profile two popular HAARTs on brains' antioxidants hippocampal microanatomical alterations in an vivo model. Fifteen adults male Wistar rats, were assigned three groups (n = 5); group I normal control (NC) received distilled water (5 mL/kg b.wt), II administered with oral therapeutic doses...

Across Africa, there is some evidence of COVID-19 private sector activities to tackle which include the development rapid diagnostic kits, deployment e-health platforms for bespoke health workforce training, disease surveillance, reporting, auto-screening and advisories. Inequities in living access care by disadvantaged populations rural areas have been ameliorated multi-pronged responses such as that mounted Joseph Ukpo Hospitals Research Institute (JUHRI) Nigeria. The provision, production...

Background. Biomass smoke exposure is a known risk factor for chronic bronchitis. Psychiatric comorbidities may have significant impact on the quality of life patients with Methods. Women who engage in fish preservation by drying over burning firewood fishing community were recruited this survey. The British medical research questionnaire was used to determine bronchitis, and psychological distress determined using hospital anxiety depression scale. Results. A total 342 women study 63 them...

<ns3:p>Background Case detection for Tuberculosis remains low in high-burden communities. Community Health Workers (CHWs) are the first point of contact many rural Nigerians and have been useful active case finding. This study assessed effectiveness cash incentives training on tuberculosis by CHWs six Local Government Areas Nigeria. Materials Methods A cluster randomized control trial with three arms was conducted. Arm received training, B only arm (C) neither. already working communities...

Background: Chronic kidney disease is a global issue with rising incidence and hospitalization rate. It coexists cardiovascular diseases presents higher morbidity mortality. Aims: We aim to examine the admission outcomes of patients chronic admitted medical wards over 5 year period; (November 2018 October 2023). Study Design: This single-center retrospective descriptive study that examines - period, from November 2023. Place Duration Study: was conducted at University Uyo Teaching Hospital,...

This study investigated the “Impact of Violence on Education and Infrastructural Development in Ini Local Government Area.” The was guided by two research questions null hypotheses. employed a descriptive survey design. population 99,196 made up 52,644 males 46,552 females (NPC, 2006). represents 27 communities Area. A sample 384 participants determined using Taro Yamane. Thereafter, cluster simple random sampling technique used to select respondents from each stratum. total 350 returned...