A5069578711- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Disaster Response and Management
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
- Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis
- Diverse Scientific Research Studies
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Leprosy Research and Treatment
- Blood donation and transfusion practices
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Diphtheria, Corynebacterium, and Tetanus
- Global Health and Epidemiology
- Malaria Research and Control
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
Federal Medical Centre
2013-2022
Background: Blood donation is a very important life saving intervention in health care services.It also known that some diseases are transmitted from the seemly healthy blood donors like HIV, Hepatitis B, C and Syphilis WHO has recommended these should be screened to get safe blood.Since screening of done this facility, it therefore necessary know prevalence HBV, HCV syphilis donors.This study aimed at determining seroprevalence prospective our institution.Methodology: This was retrospective...
Background: Birth-preparedness and complication readiness (BP/CR) is a key strategy in safe motherhood Programmes which mitigate delays that could lead to increased maternal mortality.BP/CR not effectively utilized Nigeria.This study assessed the level of BP/CR associated factors amongst women receiving antenatal care Umuahia North L.G.A Abia state Nigeria.Objectives: To assess awareness danger signs obstetric complications identify pregnant public private health facilities...
The current West African ebola epidemic has been described as the most unprecedented in history of disease. Nigeria reported its first case disease July, 2014, at end 20 people were infected and eight them died. resulted increased knowledge well some misconceptions, increase household community hygiene practice change social interaction between affected individuals community. Prompt response by government, with support international partners proactive engagement public health measures rapid...
The increasing prevalence of hypertension in low- and middle-income countries is associated with increased morbidity mortality.To determine the risk factors Benin state, Nigeria.A population-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 1265 adults selected by multistage sampling technique. World Health Organization (WHO) STEPwise approach used to collect data. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software program, version 23.0 (IBM). We estimated odds at...
The current West African ebola epidemic has been described as the most unprecedented in history of disease. Nigeria reported its first case disease July, 2014, at end 20 people were infected and eight them died. resulted increased knowledge well some misconceptions, increase household community hygiene practice change social interaction between affected individuals community. Prompt response by government, with support international partners proactive engagement public health measures rapid...
Background. This prospective study was conducted to identify a suitable alternative birth weight and establish its cutoff point facilitate the identification of low-birth-weight (LBW) infants in Enugu, Southeast Nigeria. Methods. The involved newborn babies within first 48 hours life. Five anthropometric measurements (head, chest, mid-arm calf circumferences, as well abdominal girth) were taken using tape measure while supine length measured with an aluminum infantometer. Birth also...
Background. Tuberculosis is a major public health problem, and its control has been facing lot of challenges with emergence HIV. The occurrence multidrug-resistant strain also propounded the problem especially in children where diagnosis difficult to make. Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) vitro resistant isoniazid (H) rifampicin (R). Paediatric multi-drug HIV coinfection rare, there no documented report from Nigeria. Objective. To case paediatric MDR-TB Nigeria about it. Methods....
Background: Tetanus toxoid immunization is given to pregnant women and of child bearing age prevent neonatal tetanus maternal tetanus.The vaccine five times age.If the vaccination with correct dose, through right route administration completely woman will be protected for life/ all years.It was therefore necessary find out coverage in such tertiary health institution where many attend given.Objective: To determine facility.Methods: Records data management tools Toxoid (TT) were checked...
Objective: To identify the influence of sputum grading on conversion and cure rate Methodology:It is retrospective study.The new smear positive patients their initial grading, outcome were recorded.The data collected analyzed with Excel Epi info Result: Total number TB 208 out which scanty 14%, 1 + 43%, 2 21% 3 22%.The rates for Scanty 83%, 1+ 84%, 2+ 81% 3+ 72% p. value >.05 while success 93%, 89%, 88% <.05.The mortality among 0%, 3%, 7% 15% P. <.05.Conclusion: The associated grading.The...
Aims: Malaria is a maj or endemic public health problem in Nigeria and its diagnosis often either missed over - diagnosed. It therefore necessary to determine the use of malaria diagnostic tests by Community Health Physicians make appropriate diagnos is. Methodology: A cross sectional study was conducted among Public physicians who attended National Conference Association which held Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria, year 2013. The structur ed questionnaire completed all consenting analyzed with...
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...