- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Infection Control and Ventilation
- Medical Device Sterilization and Disinfection
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Infection Control in Healthcare
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
African Field Epidemiology Network
2020
Family Health International 360
2018
Pro Health International
2016
Alzaiem Alazhari University
2011
<h3>ABSTRACT</h3> <h3>Background:</h3> The levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG IUS) is one of the most effective contraceptive methods, and it has noncontraceptive health benefits, including treatment for women with heavy menstrual bleeding. In 2016, Marie Stopes International Organisation Nigeria (MSION) expanded LNG IUS provision through training support to 9 mobile outreach teams, 105 social franchise clinics, 20 public-sector providers in 17 states. Information about was added...
<ns4:p><ns4:bold>Background</ns4:bold>: Several organizations in Nigeria are leading pilot introduction programs of the levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG-IUS). We conducted a qualitative assessment providers’ experiences across five and an analysis service delivery costs one program.</ns4:p><ns4:p> <ns4:bold>Methods</ns4:bold>: 20 in-depth interviews (IDIs) with providers. used project expenditure records to estimate incremental direct introducing LNG-IUS 40 social franchise clinics...
As the world is making progress towards elimination of mother-to-child transmission HIV, poor coverage PMTCT services in Nigeria remains a major challenge. In order to address this, scale-up was planned with activities organized into 3 phases. This paper describes process undertaken eight high burden Nigerian states rapidly close gaps at facility and population levels between February 2013 March 2014.Activities were grouped three phases-pre-assessment phase (engagement wide range...
This study describes the characteristics of caregivers, examines relationships between caregivers and their children analyzes experiences challenges caring for orphans vulnerable (OVC) faced by in community. Using a combination questionnaire, informant interviews focus group discussions, data were collected from 150 female male Cross Rivers State Federal Capital Territory selected through convenient sampling. Careful analysis revealed that majority women, mostly widows about 3–6 children....
Accurate information about acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and human virus (HIV) is important for their prevention.This study intended to assess knowledge on AIDS in students of secondary schools Buraidah City measure the effect a health education program general, modes HIV transmission degree misperception disease through casual contact.A well-designed using personal communication visual media techniques was conducted 483 school during year 1997. Pre- post-tests were done examine...
The limited focus and vertical nature of current policies limit their responsiveness to the multidimensional needs orphans vulnerable children (OVC) in sub-Saharan Africa. This article describes process engaging stakeholders for multisectoral programming targeting adolescent OVC measuring changes well-being using child status index (CSI). We employed mixed methods this analysis. Qualitative data demonstrated that working across sectors was beneficial while CSI scores showed significant...
Objective: Demonstrate if the introduction of more and efficacious antiretroviral (ARV) combinations for prevention mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) over time translated into a declining HIV-infection among HIV-exposed infants. Methods: This was retrospective review routinely collected PMTCT service data from 2008 to 2014 in 682 secondary tertiary health facilities across Nigeria. The ARV regimen measured by proportions different regimens received HIV-positive pregnant women each year...
AbstractThis study, assessing existing practices in the operating theatre regarding hand washing, disinfection and sterilisation, was conducted at Khartoum North Teaching Hospital. As far as we know, this is frst study of its kind since inauguration hospital 1950. A total 55 health personnel working participated study. These included nurses environmental service (housekeepers sterilisation personnel). Knowledge practice were evaluated using multiple choice direct interview questions....