Background . Health workers are more prone to Ebola viral disease (EVD) than the general population. This study assessed preparedness of health in control and management EVD. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study. Consenting 400 completed a semistructured questionnaire that participants’ knowledge, emergency preparedness, Data were analysed using inferential statistics. Results The mean age (SD) was 34.5 ± 8.62 years ranging from 20 59 years. Most participants medical doctors (24.6%)...

Abstract Background Global response to the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in developing countries includes development WHO Package Essential Non-communicable Disease Interventions (WHO PEN) for Primary Health Care (PHC). The study assessed level preparedness PHC facilities on implementation essential NCD interventions rural and urban Local Government Areas (LGAs) Osun State, Nigeria. Methods was a comparative cross-sectional survey. Information collected from heads 33...

Women's perceptions of respectful maternity care (RMC) are critical to its definition and measurement globally. We evaluated these in relation globally defined RMC norms. conducted a descriptive study involving eight focus group discussions with 50 pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at one primary secondary health facility each the North-west South-west local government areas Ibadan Metropolis, Nigeria. One primigravidae multiparas were held per between 21 25 October 2019....

Cost or burden of illness studies for mental illnesses has helped define the magnitude their negative effects on household, community and national economy. Despite its many benefits, there is a paucity these among Nigerians being managed illnesses. This study was aimed at assessing economic effect household purchasing power. The descriptive cross-sectional in design conducted 284 out-patients with five categories Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro recruited via systematic sampling technique....

Automobile spray painters in Nigeria are exposed to organic solvents due the hazardous nature of their work. Inadequate use personal protective equipment (PPE) may intensify exposure high levels chemical hazards with resultant health problems.The present study assessed PPE and work practices compared work-related problems controls Ile-Ife, Nigeria.A cross-sectional was conducted among 120 (electronic technicians). Data on socio-demographics, practices, knowledge about solvent-related...

There is a rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the sub-Saharan Africa, and calls for integration management selected NCDs with primary healthcare (PHC) have been unrelenting. Cost-effective interventions prevention control can be delivered at PHC facilities low-resource settings by clinical workers (HCWs).

Inequitable financial access to maternal healthcare services (MHS) has contributed deaths, especially in low and middle-income countries. Evidence the literature on women's health insurance status MHS Nigeria is sparse. This study aimed determine association between coverage among Nigerian women of reproductive age. a cross-sectional that used 2018 Demographic Health Survey (NDHS). A total 12 935 who had their last delivery within 2 years before NDHS were included study. Access was assessed...

In the Eastern part of Africa, incidence was estimated to be up 2 per 1 000 births 5 while among black South Africans, it reported 3.5 births. 6n Nigeria, 3.4 7he birth a baby is major life event for parents, and in south-western Nigeria celebrated event.After first observing baby's deformed limb, parents are initially shocked then tend experience emotional distress characterised by mood disturbances such as anxiety,

Poorly maintained living conditions and infrastructure are the banes of Nigerian prisons. The study investigated its environmental prevalent diseases among inmates.The descriptive, cross-sectional enrolled 420-inmates through a multistage sampling technique. Pre-tested instruments were administered results presented with descriptive logistic regression to identify predictors toilet-cleaning handwashing practices at P∝0.05.The mean(±SD) age modal inmates/cell 30±7.2 years 36. Most inmates...

This included determining aetiology of failure and comparing the rate in implant fixations using solid intramedullary nail DCP.A retrospective study conducted at Orthopaedic Department, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife,Nigeria. Records all operated cases lower limb long bone diaphyseal fractures including those with failed from August 2006-July 2011 were reviewed. Data retrieved type used, characteristics Implant failure. analysed SPSS version 16. Frequency distribution...

Competent and skilled birth attendants are critical in the reduction of maternal infant morbidity mortality at delivery. This study aimed to determine association between knowledge self-rated confidence facility affiliated with neonatal health (MNH) interventions.A descriptive cross-sectional was conducted 24 primary healthcare facilities Osun state, Nigeria among 128 consenting who were selected via a multi-stage sampling technique. Each attendant received semi-structured...

Respectful maternity care (RMC) is believed to improve women’s childbirth experience and increase health facility delivery. Unfortunately, few women in low- middle-income countries RMC. Patient surveys independent observations have been used evaluate RMC, though seldom together. In this study, we assessed RMC received by using two methodologies evaluated the associated factors of received. This was a cross-sectional study conducted nine public facilities Ibadan, large metropolis Nigeria. We...

To determine the cost burden of Neuroimaging and its contribution to direct total hospitalization costs (HCs) during one-time admission for first-ever stroke.The clinical characteristics, itemised HCs 170 consecutive patients with stroke, admitted at our public tertiary health facility over a 15-month period were evaluated.The records stroke subjects reviewed. The median per patient was $183.30 daily $15.86. Median radiological investigations highest among categorized hospital costs. Among...

Introduction The study was aimed at comparing the applicability of quantitative techniques and its relevance in decision making by clinical non-clinical healthcare managers administrators. Methods A comparative cross-sectional design conducted Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife amongst 52 50 non-clinically related Data collection tool a semi-structured self-administered questionnaire. were analysed using descriptive inferential statistics SPSS version 20 with statistical...

Abstract The Women Walking Challenge (WWC) aimed to increase physical activity among 30 female participants by implementing a structured three-month program from May 1 July 31, 2024.This study examined daily step count data using wearable devices and fitness Applications assess patterns, consistency, goal achievement. results showed an initial in counts, peaking June at 4,053,122 steps, followed decrease July. Participants took average of 13,200 steps per day on weekdays 9,800 weekends,...

This study assessed the knowledge, attitude and extent of research involvement among resident doctors at a tertiary health facility in Osun state, Nigeria, identified its associated factors.

Healthcare facilities play an important role in safeguarding life and ensuring well-being towards attaining Sustainable Developmental Goals (SDGs) 2030. However, healthcare organizations are harmful, requiring risk management to ensure occupational safety. This study evaluated the effect of on workers’ safety at University Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, Ondo State. utilized a qualitative research methodology with questionnaire collect data, analysed using descriptive inferential...

Background: Discharge against medical advice (DAMA) is when a patient decides to leave the hospital without consent of treating physician. It poses serious clinical, ethical, and legal challenges individual physician as well hospital. Aim: To determine prevalence reasons for DAMA in orthopedic departments eight tertiary hospitals Nigeria. Materials Methods: This was prospective multi-center descriptive study undertaken Nigerian hospitals. Consecutive patients who requested within 1 year...