Hepatitis B vaccination is the most effective method of prevention for hepatitis virus infection. It a major public health problem in Nigeria, and workers are at increased risk. This study determined uptake assessed its determinants among care (HCWs).A hospital-based cross-sectional was conducted between July August, 2016 using self-administered structured questionnaires 3132 HCWs University Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, South-East, Nigeria. Data analysed SPSS version 22. Binary logistic...

Abstract Background Pre-eclampsia is a common obstetric complication of pregnancy in Nigeria, and oxidative stress has been implicated its aetiopathogenesis. Despite this fact, there paucity information regarding the serum antioxidant micronutrient status pre-eclamptic Nigerian women. The objective was to determine mean levels some trace elements (copper, zinc, selenium, magnesium, manganese) pregnant women compare with that healthy Enugu, South-Eastern, Nigeria. Methods A cross-sectional...

Introduction: Problem-based learning (PBL) method which was introduced about 50 years ago in Canada is beginning to gain acceptance over conventional teaching (CTM) worldwide medical education but still remains unpopular Nigeria. This study aims determine the perception of clinical students use both methods pathology courses.

the outbreak and rapid spread of novel SARS-CoV-2, causative agent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), has evolved into an unprecedented global pandemic. The infection impairs several human organs systems, however, it is not clear how affects thyroid function. study therefore aimed at measuring plasma levels hormones Hs-CRP in COVID-19 patients apparently healthy uninfected controls to assess possible effect SAR-CoV-2 on

Urolithiasis affects primarily the urinary tract and complications as debilitating renal failure may develop. Determining chemical composition of uroliths can aid management prevention recurrence in patients.To determine anatomical distribution Nigeria.This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted between March 2014 February 2016, a tertiary hospital Nigeria. We reviewed outcomes adult patients sent to our laboratory for analyses. Samples were analyzed using simple qualitative...

To determine and compare the mean maternal serum leptin levels, prevalence of high levels gestational weight gain at term among obese non-obese pregnant women in Enugu, Nigeria.This cross-sectional comparative study enrolled women. The were determined using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kit. Anthropometric sociodemographic data obtained compared. Mean during pregnancy was determined.A total 170 included study. ± SD level (99.39 50.2 ng/ml) hyperleptinaemia (81 85 patients; 95.3%)...

Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDLC) is a modifiable risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, therefore needs to be assessed and monitored. Direct homogeneous assays various formulas exist determine LDLC. We aimed compare the directly measured LDL (dLDLC) with ten estimating LDLC.This was 2-year retrospective study of fasting lipid profile results obtained from HIV-positive patients attending an outpatient clinic at University Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria,...

Contraception means procedures employed to interfere at one stage or the other with normal sequence of events in process reproduction leading a failure conception. It voluntary techniques adopted achieve birth control. Its use remains sensitive worldwide. Within same society, contraception varies amongst people different socio-cultural, educational, religious, occupational affiliations. also between urban and rural settlements. Some contraceptive prevent sexually transmitted infections...

Background: Cigarette is one of the most widely used addictive substances and a leading cause death. Prevalence cigarette smoking has been reported to be high in Caribbean, including Jamaica. The aim this study was determine whether students’ relationship with teachers influences their behaviour Methods: This statistical analysis data based on nationally representative sample 3,365 secondary school students drawn from 8th 12th grade across 38 schools Jamaica 2013. Descriptive inferential...

Background: In Barbados and the wider Caribbean region, alcohol is widely consumed by adolescents young people, including those in secondary schools. The high prevalence of use, its potential adverse effects are a source concern to policy makers general population, which calls for better understanding drivers this problem. This study thus aimed at investigating whether parental drinking habit predictor use among school students country. Methods: variables response were categorical, so...

Background: The prevalence of cigarette smoking is high among adolescents in the Caribbean, including Jamaica. Age initiation varies adolescents. A number factors has been reported to influence early age smoking. aim this study was determine if parental status associated with onset Jamaican Methods: Data from National School Survey (NSS) conducted 2013 were analysed. nationally representative sample comprised 3,365 students enrolled 8th grade 12th 38 public and private secondary schools....

Hepatitis B virus infection is endemic in Nigeria, yet few data exist about the extent of rural communities.To determine seroprevalence hepatitis surface antigenemia two communities Nigeria.A 330-person survey for antigen (HBsAg) was carried out Enugu State, January, 2017. All study participants were screened HBsAg using chromatographic immunoassay. Results: The mean age 57.2 ± 17.4 years, (range = 10-92 years) with 168 (50.9%) aged 60 years and above. prevalence found to be 2.1% 18-29 group...

Abstract Background Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy including preexisting (or chronic) hypertension are the most common complication encountered during that contribute significantly to maternal and perinatal morbidity mortality. Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) copeptin have been investigated as biomarkers in various hypertensive disorders, but studies their clinical value chronic pregnant women sparce. This study aimed assess levels BNP investigate correlation with blood pressure (BP)...

The aim of this study was to examine the potential relationship between Jamaican secondary students’ alcohol drinking habits and their family structure. Methods: Data collected from a nationally representative survey 3,365 students were analysed. Descriptive inferential statistics performed. Results: Out students, 1,044 (31.0%) single-parent families. Single-parent families, married-parent families common law-parent significantly associated with lifetime use (AOR= 1.72, 95% CI= 1.06 - 2.79;...

Background Ethical conduct of research is a global topical issue. Research findings are disseminated viajournal publications. Hence, journal editors should serve as gatekeepers by ensuringthat authors report ethical review oftheir work before publication. This study aimed at determining the compliance Nigerian medical journals to clearance certification. Methods A cross-sectional design wasemployed using mixed-methods approach. Medical Journals were evaluated and interviewed. Key informant...

Alcohol consumption has significant health, social and economic implications. is the most prevalent psychoactive substance used by Jamaican adolescents. The aim of this study was to determine whether alcohol associated with sexual risk behaviour among Methods: data from National Secondary School Survey (NSS) conducted in 2013 analysed. Descriptive statistics consisting frequencies, percentages Pearson’s Chi square done. Multivariate analysis done using binary logistic regression. Result:...

Background: Alcohol consumption among young people is a major public health problem world-wide and in Jamaica. A number of factors have been reported to affect alcohol use high school students. The aim this study was investigate the influence perception harmfulness on secondary students Methods: Data collected from nationally representative sample 3,365 were analyzed. Descriptive inferential statistics performed using SPSS. Results: Students’ risk drinking frequently getting drunk...

BACKGROUND: Onchocerciasis or river blindness constitutes a major burden to households especially in resource-poor settings, causing debilitation and reduction household productivity. It is an endemic disease Nigeria. The study aimed determine the effect of health education on knowledge, attitudes practices towards onchocerciasis.METHODS: This was intervention carried out among 282 respondents. A multistage sampling technique used select sample. RESULTS: Both control groups had poor 40.4%...

Background: Cardiovascular diseases are major contributors to morbidity and mortality. It is generally recognized that cardiac markers of particular benefit in the evaluation patients with suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS). Tertiary hospitals, mainly teaching expected be optimally equipped offer these services. The study therefore aimed at determining central laboratory point-of-care marker testing capacity tertiary hospitals Nigeria.
 Method: A cross-sectional survey was carried...

Introduction: Informed consent is a basic ethical requirement in situations involving sharing of patients' data. It supports and upholds the principle respect for persons individual autonomy. For Buruli ulcer (BU) patients, associated stigma renders them vulnerable, hence need emphasis on additional protection by ensuring obtaining informed before third party use their The authors therefore sought to determine willingness these patients give data after treatment. Methodology: This...