A5099248033- Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
- Blood groups and transfusion
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Neonatal Health and Biochemistry
- Trace Elements in Health
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
University of Jos
2024
Sickle cell anaemia (SCA) is a public health problem. Zinc and Magnesium are essential metal antioxidants important in protection of erythrocytes membrane from oxidative stress; trigger vaso- occlusive crisis. This study aims to evaluate the serum levels zinc magnesium steady state sickle children with or without anaemia. Comparative cross-sectional study. Forty aged 1-15 years disease (SCD) aneamia 40 age- and- sex matched HbAA counterparts (non-SCD) were consecutively recruited for Each...
<title>Abstract</title> Background Erythrocyte Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency and malaria are causes of anaemia, a major public health concern. Objectives The study aims to determine the prevalence malaria-induced anaemia in G6PD deficient children. Materials Methods Fifty-five children aged 1–5 years confirmed positive for 45 same age sex matched be negative by 30% Giemsa-stained thick blood film examination participated study. activity was determined using ICuBIO...
Hepatitis B continues to be a significant public health issue, contributing substantial global morbidity and mortality. This study employed an electronic-based cross-sectional survey assess the knowledge, practices, beliefs regarding hepatitis among sample of 3,589 participants from Nigeria. Data were collected between June September 2023 using Google Forms, with recruited via social media. The questionnaire, designed based on similar studies validated by experts, consisted six sections...