Introduction: healthcare workers are at higher risk of COVID-19 infection with ease transmissibility to coworkers and patients. Vaccine hesitancy rates 56% up 25% have been reported among in US China respectively. Vaccination is known as the most effective strategy combat infectious diseases. Acceptance vaccine plays a major role combating pandemic. This study assessed sociodemographic factors associated Abia State.

COVID-19 has led to restrictions on movements and lockdown measures, which have resulted higher utilization of over-the-counter drugs compared prescription-only drugs. This study determined the prevalence, pattern predictors self-medication for prevention treatment.A cross-sectional survey was conducted between October November 2021 among residents Umuahia, Abia State. The respondents were selected using a snowball sampling technique, self-administered semi-structured questionnaire used...

Optimal (timely or cumulative age-appropriate) routine childhood immunization coverage (the receipt of every recommended vaccine dose at the age and time-interval between doses) will enhance optimal protection against vaccine-preventable infectious diseases (VPDs) which have been causing significant morbidity mortality recurring outbreaks among children younger than five years. This study evaluated coverage, predictors, in Ebonyi state, Nigeria. was a baseline cross-sectional household...

Objectives After taking a heavy toll on the world population, COVID-19 pandemic is now an endemic disease of global public health significance that requires long-term application control measures, which will likely be influenced by people’s sources information, knowledge and attitude about their previous use measures. This study aimed to further understanding information sources, knowledge, practices predictors among community members in Ebonyi state, Nigeria during pandemic. Design...

Introduction Vaccine-preventable infectious diseases (VPDs) covered by routine childhood immunisation programmes are major causes of morbidity/mortality as outbreaks continue to reoccur despite repeated efforts increase coverage. This trial aimed at increasing optimal/timely Methods The Adaptive Group Intervention for Optimal Immunisation Coverage (AGINTOPIC) was conducted from 1 June 2022 31 May 2023 in Ebonyi state, Nigeria. 16 geographical clusters (where the primary healthcare facilities...

Abstract Background COVID-19 is still a disease of global public health importance which requires long term application control measures as millions new infections or re-infections and thousands related deaths occur worldwide the risk an upsurge from strains virus continues to be threat. The decrease in use non-use preventive are among factors fuelling disease. (previous) experiences perceptions people regarding pandemic, vaccination, vaccination process that will influence subsequent...

Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has changed into an endemic disease and health workers continue to be at high risk. situation requires continued use of control measures by this will likely depend on their sources information/knowledge/attitude about previous measures. We explored the information sources, knowledge, attitude, practices, predictors, among in Ebonyi state, Nigeria. implemented online-offline analytical cross-sectional survey from March 12 May 9, 2022 all categories...

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is the range of sexually, psychologically and physically coercive acts used against adult adolescent women by a current or former male partner. It major public health problem globally. This study determined prevalence, patterns predictors IPV amongst female undergraduates in Abia State.

Background COVID-19 continues to be a disease of global public health importance and requires long-term management control. Health workers’ (previous) experiences perceptions regarding the pandemic vaccination/vaccination process will influence not only their subsequent use control measures but also experiences/perceptions. We explored vaccination perceptions, predictors, among workers in Ebonyi state, Nigeria. Methods conducted an online-offline analytical cross-sectional survey between...

The COVID-19 pandemic has gravely affected the lives and economies of global population including Nigeria. attainment herd immunity through mass vaccination is foremost control strategy, however, deployments vaccinations are facing challenges non-acceptance. Despite efforts Nigerian government COVAX facility in making more available/accessible, rate remains unexpectedly very low Nigeria/Ebonyi state. Therefore, it important to investigate acceptability elucidate explanations for coverage...

Health workers are at particular risk of contracting the COVID-19. However, non-acceptance COVID-19 vaccination has been a noticeable challenge world over and in Nigeria where supply constraints have also an issue. We evaluated acceptance (the uptake, hesitancy, intention to receive timeliness receive) determinants, predictive power factor compared with availability/access factor, among health Ebonyi state.We conducted online-offline survey, between 12 March 2022 9 May 2022, all consenting...

Vaccine-preventable infectious diseases (VPDs) are major causes of morbidity/mortality among children under 5 years age worldwide and in Nigeria/Ebonyi state. Routine childhood immunisation is an invaluable prevention strategy for many VPDs. Due to suboptimal coverage untimely receipt/delay receipt vaccinations, outbreaks VPDs such as measles, yellow fever, diphtheria others continue reoccur around the world This study aims evaluate effectiveness hybrid parents health workers adaptive...

Male involvement in family planning (FP) remains low male-dominant communities. Family contributes to the regulation of fertility and population growth Nigeria. Increasing male services is crucial reducing maternal morbidity mortality patriarchal societies such as This study identified determinants Abia State, Nigeria.This was a cross-sectional conducted twelve communities A total 588 married men who met eligibility criteria were recruited using multistage sampling technique. An...

Abstract The village weaver ( Ploceus cucullatus ) is a common colonial nesting bird widespread throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. It known to weave its nests from leaf strips variety of tree species (mainly coconuts trees, oil palm trees) associated with human settlement areas, grasses, and other available plants. In this regard, was considered pest for impact on different economic activities. Although extensive literature already the parasitic role weavers, there still lack analytical data...

Background: Cervical cancer is the fourth most common in women, and it associated with infection by Human Papillomavirus (HPV). There are effective interventions for prevention of cervical cancer. However, uptake these women developing countries poor. This study assessed knowledge practices preventive measures HPV vaccines among Abia State. Method: was a descriptive cross-sectional Multistage sampling used to recruit 700 eligible an ODK interviewerbased structured questionnaire collect...

The unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic has become an endemic disease of global public health importance. Mass vaccination been essential control strategy amidst challenges limited acceptance. Because globalization, COVID-19/similar diseases acceptance and the determinants in any particular setting are important issues. Using a novel pragmatic framework, this study explored among community members during Ebonyi state, Nigeria, made policy-relevant recommendations on how to increase subsequent...

Background: Antibiotic self-medication occurs worldwide, and it is a major driver of antibiotic misuse antimicrobial resistance. In developing countries like Nigeria, antibiotics are frequently sold as over-the-counter medications. There need to explore this pattern, aiding stakeholders in informed decision-making. We assessed the prevalence pattern among residents Abia State. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted eligible adults State with respondents selected using multistage...

physical inactivity has been identified as the fourth leading risk factor for global mortality due to non-communicable diseases. Prevalence rates of 91.0% and 62.2%, have documented among civil servants in northern southern parts Nigeria, respectively. There is a paucity data regarding relationship between environmental factors State. This study assessed prevalence perceived associated with Abia State Nigeria.we conducted cross-sectional which we recruited 440 using multistage sampling...

Objective: To identify and compare the health service-related factors associated with male involvement in family planning services among rural urban areas Abia State, Nigeria.Design: A community-based cross-sectional study.Setting: Twelve communities (six six rural) NigeriaParticipants: Five hundred eighty-eight (588) men aged 15-59 years resident study area 6 months before were recruited.Main outcome measure: Male servicesResults: The mean ages of respondents 41.8±8.0 43.1±8.0 areas,...

To ascertain the prevalence and pattern of reported facility-based disrespect abuse women during labour in Abia State, South-East, Nigeria.A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study.One urban one rural healthcare facility State- Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia Nigerian Christian Hospital (NCH) Nlagu, respectively.A total 312 who were recently delivered their babies two facilities State attending postnatal clinics sampled for survey.Disrespect D&A) among give birth State.In all, over half...

Background: Centipede bite is a major public health problem among rural communities of Nigeria. This can be attributed to thick bushes around residential homes and humid weather peculiar these regions, which favor the survival this group arthropods. However, presentations cases hospitals are rare. Objective: To report case hyperesthesia secondary centipede in Methods: The note patient was retrieved relevant data were extracted summarized. Results: An 80 year old retired civil servant, now...

the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic has worsened levels of unmet need (UMN) for family planning (FP). A pulse survey showed that FP services were interrupted during lockdown in 68% countries. There is a to investigate demand gap among women postpartum period. This study aimed determine prevalence and predictors UMN extended period attending immunization clinics.this was facility-based cross-sectional 485 recruited from 5 health facilities using random sampling technique proportional size...

<title>Abstract</title> Background: Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is the range of sexually, psychologically and physically coercive acts used against adult adolescent women by a current or former male partner. It major public health problem globally. This study determined prevalence, patterns predictors IPV amongst female undergraduates in Abia State. Methods A cross-sectional was conducted from January - February 2022 306 mixed method an online structured questionnaire created on Google...

Abstract Background Buruli ulcer (BU) is a debilitating neglected tropical disease which causes disability and mostly affects inhabitants in impoverished settings where access to medical care challenging. This study aims determine the effect of training community members as volunteers for or detection referral people who have hospital. Methods The following before after BU-endemic Local Government Areas (LGA) Ebonyi State. A cluster random sampling technique was used select 90 from three...

Abstract Background: Male involvement in family planning (FP) remains low male-dominant communities. Family contributes to the regulation of fertility and population growth Nigeria. Increasing male services is crucial reducing maternal morbidity mortality patriarchal societies such as This study identified determinants Abia State, Methods: was a cross-sectional conducted twelve communities A total 588 married men who met eligibility criteria were recruited using multistage sampling...