A5062044050- Neonatal Health and Biochemistry
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
- Neonatal and fetal brain pathology
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Heme Oxygenase-1 and Carbon Monoxide
- Methemoglobinemia and Tumor Lysis Syndrome
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Pediatric health and respiratory diseases
- Neonatal and Maternal Infections
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Congenital Heart Disease Studies
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies
- Erythrocyte Function and Pathophysiology
- Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies
Bayero University Kano
2011-2024
Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital
2005-2024
Africa Center
2024
Cheikh Anta Diop University
2024
University of Lagos
2024
Research Network (United States)
2020
Health and Human Development (2HD) Research Network
2020
Fundación Juan March
2019
Creative Commons
2019
The WHO in collaboration with the Nigeria Federal Ministry of Health, established a nationwide electronic data platform across referral-level hospitals. We report burden maternal, foetal and neonatal complications quality outcomes care during first year.Data were analysed from 76,563 women who admitted for delivery or on account within 42 days termination pregnancy September 2019 to August 2020 54 hospitals included Maternal Perinatal Database Quality, Equity Dignity programme.Participating...
Although stunting reduction at the national level in Nigeria has been modest recent decades, especially considering country's rapid economic growth, there is much subnational variation. The objective of this study was to identify factors associated with declining prevalence those states where most progress made between 2008 and 2018. This mixed-methods included quantitative analysis household survey data using regression-based Oaxaca-Blinder decomposition a change mean height-for-age z-score...
Global new-born mortality has shown steady decline over the last two decades, but this been slowest in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Perinatal asphyxia (PA) is a major cause of deaths region and as such SSA now contributes disproportionate large percentage global asphyxia-related deaths. In paper, we examine regional challenges affecting primary, secondary tertiary prevention PA proffers locally adaptable solutions to these identified challenges.
Intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) is a severe complication among preterm neonates which can result in hydrocephalus, cerebral palsy, behavioural disorders, learning disabilities, or death. It important to identify the factors associated with IVH order prevent these neurological consequences and reduce resultant burden of disease. Aim: To determine neonates.The study was prospective cross-sectional design.Ninety-nine who were < 37 completed weeks gestation recruited consecutively from Special...
Acute bilirubin encephalopathy (ABE) is associated with long-term sequelae (kernicterus). It continues to be a significant issue in our region of Nigeria, accounting for much morbidity and mortality. Herein we report the outcome neonates ABE seen at centre. We established surveillance children who had returned follow-up from prospective cases (2012–2014). was diagnosed based on bilirubin-induced neurologic dysfunction score ≥ 1. Kernicterus subsequently history developmental delays, hearing...
Background: The academic and psychological demands of undergraduate medical education may result in high-stress levels among students. High stress has been associated with poor performance, negative impact on physical mental health. This study aims to determine the prevalence clinical students Bayero University Kano Medical School. Materials Methods: was a cross sectional conducted 224 from 400–600. Cohen's Perceived scale (PSS-10) used assess severity Chi-square test associations...
There is paucity of literature on childhood diabetes mellitus from developing countries and especially North west Nigeria this has made itpertinent for documentation the features disease in a major regional referral centre. The study was designed to describe clinicalpresentation outcome mellitus. Retrospective review hospital records paediatric patients managed at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano. between January 1999 December 2006. age, sex, presenting features, complications, laboratory...
Abstract Background Stunting and severe wasting can co-occur in under-fives, predisposing them to increased risks for morbidity mortality. The Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) programme, which provides outpatient malnutrition care severely wasted children, has been successful at managing wasting, but there are limited data on stunting among entrants into these programmes. Methods We performed secondary analysis collected from attendees two CMAM centres north-western Nigeria....
Background Bacteremia is a leading cause of mortality in developing countries, however, etiologic evaluation infrequent and empiric antibiotic use not evidence-based. Here, we evaluated the patterns ESBL resistance children enrolled into surveillance study for community acquired bacteremic syndromes across health facilities Central Northwestern Nigeria. Method Blood culture was performed aged less than 5 years suspected having sepsis from Sept 2008-Dec 2016. incubated using BACTEC00AE system...
Abstract Background Children with uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition are managed routinely within out-patient treatment programs. These programs do not offer maternal mental health support services, despite playing a significant role in the nutritional status of children. Additionally, burden Common Mental Disorders (CMDs) is poorly described among mothers children attending these This study thus determined and risk factors for CMDs clinics rural North-western Nigeria. Methods We...
In high-income countries, premarital genetic counseling for Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a standard practice. However, in Nigeria, there no formal program available SCD. We conducted series of focus group discussions with health care professionals, patients SCD, and parents the or without SCD to gain an understanding their attitudes beliefs towards SCD/Sickle Trait Data were analyzed using Charmaz’s constructivist grounded theory approach. Two themes highlighted analysis as follows: (1)...
Background: Unintentional injury remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among children worldwide. This study assessed knowledge, attitude, prevalence, practices toward prevention domestic accidents injuries caregivers under-five in Kano, Nigeria. Materials Methods: Three hospitals located within Kano metropolis were chosen because they are main referral strategically three local government areas well patronized by populace as evidenced their patient turnover. Respondents...
Background: Undernutrition is the leading underlying cause of death among under-five children in Nigeria. The few functioning inpatient health facilities are unable to carry heavy prevalence burden. community management acute malnutrition (CMAM) targets aged 6–59 months with severe (SAM), providing maximum access, coverage, and appropriate clinical nutritional care before life-threatening complications set in. Aim: aim this study evaluate outcome outpatient therapeutic program (OTP)...
Abstract Background Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) is associated with significant morbidity and mortality disproportionately distributed mainly in developing countries. In Nigeria, the prevalence of SAM North-Western region country significantly higher than national average. this study, we identified risk factors for Nigeria. Identifying such would be helpful local preventive strategies providing insights broader control programs other high-burden settings. Methods We performed post hoc...
This study determined the predictors of maternal knowledge and health-seeking behavior for neonatal jaundice in rural Kumbotso, northern Nigeria.Cross-sectional survey.A total 361 mothers were interviewed using structured questionnaires. Knowledge scores care-seeking practices determined. Adjusted odds ratios generated from logistic regression models.The proportion respondents with good, fair poor (46.0%, n = 166), (24.1%, 87) (30.0%, 108), respectively. Of 117 a jaundiced child, (67.5%,...
The knowledge, attitude, and practice of emergency neonatal resuscitation are critical requirements in any facility that offers obstetric services. This study aims to conduct a needs assessment survey obtain individual facility-level data on expertise readiness for resuscitation. We hypothesize preparedness among healthcare providers Kano, Nigeria is associated with the level attitudinal disposition, equipment availability at level.A semi-structured, self-administered questionnaire was...
Abstract Nigeria has the highest number of neonatal and under-five deaths in Africa. Socio-cultural determinants play an important role disease burden low-middle income countries. This study aimed to describe knowledge, attitudes care practice among household caregivers a rural community Nigeria, specifically uvulectomy, female genital mutilation (FGM), failure routinely immunize unsafe cord care. Further, relationships between demographic characteristics practices were analyzed. The design...
Neonatal septicaemia is a common cause of morbidity and mortality in developing countries major health concern. The aim this study to evaluate the bacterial profile, antibiotics susceptibility pattern associated risk factors suspected neonates locality. Five hundred forty seven consecutive blood samples from admitted special baby care unit (SCBU), Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH), between January 2007 December 2008 were cultured aerobically anaerobically Microbiology Department, by...
Soil-transmitted helminthic (STH) infections are common in Sub-Saharan Africa. One method used for control of these helminths is mass anti-helminthic administration populations at risk STH infections. In this regard, empiric treatment children with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) infection practiced region. It however unclear if SAM suffer more from than healthy children. The objective study was to compare prevalence and intensity between pre-school aged We approached 1114 attending care two...
Newborns in high-income countries are routinely screened for neonatal jaundice using transcutaneous bilirubinometery (TcB). In low-and middle-income countries, TcB is not widely used due to a lack of availability; however, mobile-phone approaches could help expand screening opportunities. We developed mobile phone-based approach and validated the method with 37 patient multi-ethnic pilot study. include custom-designed snap-on adapter that create spatially resolved diffuse reflectance...