Helen Adamu

ORCID: 0000-0003-1251-4298
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Research Areas
  • Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
  • Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
  • Antibiotic Use and Resistance
  • Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
  • Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
  • Viral Infections and Vectors
  • Medication Adherence and Compliance
  • Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
  • Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
  • Disaster Response and Management
  • Disaster Management and Resilience
  • ICT in Developing Communities
  • Survey Methodology and Nonresponse
  • Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts
  • Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology
  • Fern and Epiphyte Biology
  • COVID-19 epidemiological studies
  • Animal Diversity and Health Studies
  • Mosquito-borne diseases and control
  • Parasites and Host Interactions
  • Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
  • Zoonotic diseases and public health
  • Blood donation and transfusion practices
  • Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
  • COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts

Georgetown University
2021

University of Ibadan
2014-2020

Center for Clinical Care and Research in Nigeria
2018-2020

Language is fundamental to a person’s behavior. It allows the person express opinions, share feelings, tell stories, and communicate complex messages knowledge. our greatest facilitator that us understand each. can be seen as system of abstract codes individual communicate, also provides them with significant structure suggestions relational background maintains identities. This study concerned how terms are used by two communities related Animal husbandry. On one hand, there cattle rearers,...

10.54536/jnll.v3i1.4233 article EN cc-by Deleted Journal 2025-02-19

This study was designed to determine the occurrence and species distribution of dermatophyte from cutaneous skin lesions horses in Kaduna State, Nigeria. A total 102 scrapings were collected with lesions. Mycological studies carried out using conventional techniques. Dermatophytes isolated 18 (17.6%) samples collected. The dermatophytes distributed into 10 different belonging Microsporum (<mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"...

10.1155/2016/6280646 article EN cc-by Scientifica 2016-01-01

Smart lockers are automated delivery machines. They have been used in dispensing ARVs and Tuberculosis medication to chronically ill patients South Africa, Kenya, Eswatini. However, there is no evidence of smart chronic disease Nigeria. This study aimed assess the acceptability describe barriers accessing care among with diseases 5 states We conducted a cross-sectional healthcare workers living five Nigerian Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Benue, Niger between November December 2021. A...

10.1371/journal.pone.0294936 article EN cc-by PLoS ONE 2024-03-07

The use of smart locker technology has been beneficial for patients with chronic diseases who require regular medication and face challenges accessing healthcare facilities due to distance, time, or mobility issues. This study aimed assess preferences utilizing Smart Lockers in dispensing disease among workers (HCWs) Nigeria. A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted between November 8th December 4th, 2021, across secondary five states Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Benue, Niger....

10.1371/journal.pone.0303625 article EN cc-by PLoS ONE 2024-07-05
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Background and objectivesInfection prevention control is a set of practices, protocols, procedures that are put in place to prevent infections associated with health care service provision settings.It an element quality safety delivery; worker occupational practices; medical waste management; also concerned clinical public surveillance action.Healthcare facilities ideal settings for the transmission patients (who more susceptible), healthcare workers, their families communities.Healthcare...

10.1186/s13756-016-0153-0 article EN cc-by Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control 2017-01-01

Since its early spread in 2020, the disease caused by novel Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has mass disruptions to health services. These have included interruptions programs that aimed prevent, control, and eliminate neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). In March World Health Organization (WHO) released interim guidelines recommending temporary cessation of drug administration (MDA), community-based surveys, case detection, while...

10.1371/journal.pntd.0009904 article EN cc-by PLoS neglected tropical diseases 2021-12-20

Aims: Mortuary workers and embalmers represent a high risk group for the transmission of Ebola virus disease.However perception that may determine adoption behavioral preventive among this is not documented in Nigeria.Therefore, study aims to level adherence infectious disease control practices mortuary attendants Ibadan Lagos metropolis, Nigeria.Methodology: This quantitative both public private embalming centres Nigeria.Study Design: was cross-sectional study.Place Duration Study: The...

10.9734/ijtdh/2016/26552 article EN International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health 2016-01-10

<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> The data collection method is crucial in research processes and, therefore, should be designed to achieve the aims and objectives of research. However, different methods have their benefits limitations. It is, imperative choose best that will adaptable also important ensure selected tool take cognizance intended respondents’ ability use tool. paper-based questionnaire has been a traditional surveys, while web-based survey more recent development. This study...

10.2196/preprints.58836 preprint EN 2024-03-26

Antimicrobial resistance has been declared by the World Health Organization as a threat to countries and across various sectors. This study aimed analyze antimicrobial patterns of common pathogens occurring in Federal Capital Territory Lagos states Nigeria. A retrospective analysis microbiological culture results from five private public laboratories between January April 2016 (FCT). total 544 isolates were obtained laboratories. Urine 137 (25.2%), was most prominent specimen, followed Stool...

10.36108/gjoboh/4202.30.0120 article EN 2024-12-21

&#x0D; Aim: To explore the risk perception of Ebola virus disease (EVD) among mortuary workers in Nigeria.&#x0D; Study Design: A qualitative research approach method, using Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), conducted 36 Ibadan.&#x0D; Place and Duration Study: This study was between October November 2014 Ibadan, Oyo state, Methodology: structured moderating with a non-directive style developed. Discussion (FGD) guide used to participants’ ideas opinions. The FGD consisted five sections. Each...

10.9734/ajrid/2018/v1i113944 article EN Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases 2018-06-29

Background: Antimicrobial resistance has been declared by the World Health Organization as a threat to countries and across various sectors. The aim of this study was analyze antimicrobial patterns common pathogens occurring in two states Nigeria provide data for stewardship programs. Methods materials: A retrospective analysis microbiological culture results from private public laboratories between January April 2016 Lagos Federal Capital Territory (FCT) conducted. Data total five – health...

10.1016/j.ijid.2020.09.151 article EN cc-by-nc-nd International Journal of Infectious Diseases 2020-12-01

This report describes a case of fetal malposition with abrachia in Yankasa ewe (Ovis aries ), presented on the 24 th

10.9734/jsrr/2015/13661 article EN Journal of Scientific Research and Reports 2014-11-13

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been considered a global threat spreading to Nigeria and posing major public health threats concerns. This led the introduction of internationally acceptable non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPI) such as lockdowns, social distancing, mandatory use face masks by Nigerian government curtail disease. study aims develop an Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) model predict COVID-19 cases vis Total Confirmed Cases (TCC) Discharged (TDC) in...

10.3233/sji-200758 article EN Statistical Journal of the IAOS 2021-03-16

Background Optimal disease surveillance provides opportunities for identifying outbreaks early and intervening to reduce their spread impact. The availability of mobile phone technologies have improved communication across the world now serves as an effective system frontline healthcare workers gather disseminate data that can inform actions at country program levels. In Nigeria, with estimated population over 200 million people a wide land mass area 923,763 km2, diseases will require...

10.2196/15237 article EN Iproceedings 2019-10-02

Reports of Ebola outbreaks in affected communities have been associated with rumors, fear, poor perception on the disease and stigmatization survivors their host communities. The depth knowledge Viral (EVD) among community members will influence making informed decision regarding risky behavioral practices attitude to survivors. This study was a cross-sectional using multistage sampling technique select total 1190 respondents from two area councils Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria....

10.11648/j.cajph.20200603.16 article EN Central African Journal of Public Health 2020-01-01

Background: Nigeria has over 30,000 health facilities in Nigeria; 38% are private and 61.8% public. Most of these do not routinely conduct disease notification line with the national integrated surveillance reporting (IDSR) standards. A five modular on-the-job IDSR training for officers non-reporting aim institutionalizing improving identification, was done. This study will be describing Bauchi, Nasarawa Plateau States. Methods materials: The Training conducted 997 primary facility staff...

10.1016/j.ijid.2020.09.901 article EN cc-by-nc-nd International Journal of Infectious Diseases 2020-12-01
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