A5070866419- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Bone fractures and treatments
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Musculoskeletal Disorders and Rehabilitation
- Urological Disorders and Treatments
- Leprosy Research and Treatment
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- Uterine Myomas and Treatments
- Blood groups and transfusion
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
- Restraint-Related Deaths
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management
- Bone and Joint Diseases
- Pneumothorax, Barotrauma, Emphysema
- Infection Control and Ventilation
- Diabetes Treatment and Management
- Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques
- Global Health and Epidemiology
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
Bowen University Teaching Hospital
2015-2025
Bowen University
2015-2025
Federal Medical Centre
2011
Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex
2005
Obafemi Awolowo University
2005
Background. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a highly infectious disease with potential for healthcare workers (HCWs) getting infected due to inadequate protection while attending patients. Effective use of personal protective equipment (PPE) key mitigating the spread SARS-CoV-2 infection in settings. Hence, there need understand HCWs’ PPE resource-limited settings and how closely currently recommended guidelines are followed. This study assessed knowledge...
Aim: To examine the pattern of antenatal care services (ANC) utilization in Baptist Medical Centre, Ogbomoso, a mission hospital with focus on individual, family, religious and socio-economic factors affecting ANC utilisation.
 Study Design: The study was cross-sectional prospective study.
 Place duration study: conducted among seekers who attended at Ogbomoso (now Bowen University Teaching Hospital) between August 1, 2002 May 31, 2003.
 Methodology: pretested questionnaire...
Wage earning in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is predominantly through physical labour. Consequently, limb-related disabilities caused by abnormal fracture unions (AFUs) preclude gainful employment perpetuate the cycle of poverty. Many AFUs result from traditional bone-setting (TBS), a pervasive treatment for long bone fractures LMICs. The objective this study was to accentuate expediency solid locked intramedullary nail early restoration victims TBS-induced their pre-injury...
Pneumomediastinum otherwise known as mediastinal emphysema refers to the presence of air within mediastinum while subcutaneous in tissue and this may involve face, neck or trunk [1]. The term, pneumomediastinum, was introduced into medical literature by Hamman 1939[2]. Both conditions are relatively uncommon but important complications bronchial asthma. first definitive case asthma complicated reported a child 1850 even though Laennec, early 1819, had recognized symptoms signs [3]....
Abstract Background While the majority of traumatic injuries occur in low- and middle-income countries, published literature comes chiefly from high-income countries due to poor follow-up. Clinical radiographic post-surgical trauma follow-up is essential high-quality research objective monitoring for healing and/or complications. This study aimed identify predictors non-attendance a low-resource setting investigate extent which interventional efforts based on mobile phone technology (MPT)...
Long bone fracture care in developing countries remains largely different from that of the developed world where closed reduction and internal fixation with locked intramedullary nail is standard treatment. This study a country presents pattern outcome treatment 370 long fractures using SIGN over five-year period order to underline wide array patients treatable nail. Using prospective descriptive approach, all 342 humerus, femur tibia treated July 2014 June 2019 were studied. The reduced...
Life expectancy in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has increased owing to economic growth and improvements medical care. An representation of older people among orthopaedic trauma victims is a significant consequence population ageing, as shown previous studies, including few SSA. This retrospective review Nigeria aims corroborate studies highlight the emergence geriatric (GOT) public health concern Among 241 in-patients aged ≥ 60, mortality rate was 3.7%. They made up 21.2% adult admissions. The...
Background: The prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) has steadily increased as also the number people bearing its complications. One such complications is diabetic foot disease. Foot care an integral part self-care and preventive strategy for reduction disease ultimate amputation. Aim: To assess practices among adults with accessing at Out-patient Clinic Bowen University Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Nigeria. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study comprising 384 aged 18 years above least 6...
Bone fractures remain a significant global public health issue despite preventive measures, leading to substantial and economic consequences. Effective treatment options are difficult access in most sub-Saharan African countries, reliance on unqualified practitioners resulting serious complications that worsen poverty. In Nigeria, the main challenge is need for out-of-pocket payment healthcare, which primary method of financing. However, anecdotal evidence suggests some patients find it...
Background: Nonpuerperal acute inversion of the uterus is a rare condition that occurs as complication intrauterine tumors, especially large submucosal leiomyomas. This so many gynecologists may not encounter it in their entire professional careers. The causes severe pain, vaginal bleeding, and shock. Case: A-28 year old nullipara had fibroid tumor. She presented with lower abdominal mass protruding from her vagina 8 hours duration. case was initially managed by myomectomy; then, patient's...
Abstract. Introduction: Infection is the chief complication that makes open fractures difficult to treat. Most low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are missing out on modern management techniques developed achieve better outcomes in high-income (HICs). One of these use locked intramedullary (IM) nails. This study aimed determine factors associated with infection treated surgical implant generation network (SIGN) nail at a Nigerian tertiary hospital. Methods: Data were collected...
OPINION article Front. Public Health, 16 December 2022Sec. Family Medicine and Primary Care Volume 10 - 2022 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2022.1006095
Aims: To assess the family functioning and identify its determinants among adult PLWHA at Bowen University Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso.
 Study Design: The study is a descriptive cross-sectional study.
 Place Duration of Study: was conducted in Antiretroviral (ARV) Clinic Ogbomoso, Nigeria from January 2014 to March 2014.
 Methodology: Sixty-one HIV-infected patients aged 18 years older were selected using systematic random sampling. Data collected pre-tested, structured,...
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by hyperglycaemia resulting from impairment in insulin secretion, action or both. The aim management diabetes to achieve and maintain blood glucose levels within normal ranges prevent its complications. This study aims assess the glycaemic control among adult outpatients with Bowen University Teaching Hospital (BUTH), Ogbomoso view intensify effort towards achieving good control.
 Methods: A descriptive...