A5002023206- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Immune responses and vaccinations
- Global Health Care Issues
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Diverse Scientific Research Studies
- Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Misinformation and Its Impacts
- Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- COVID-19 diagnosis using AI
- Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
Ahmadu Bello University
2014-2025
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2024
Creative Commons
2023
Kaduna State University
2022-2023
Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital
2016-2023
Community Medical Center
2022
Gombe State University
2022
Federal Medical Centre
2022
University of Ibadan
2021-2022
Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP)
2022
Abstract Background Lassa fever (LF) is an epidemic-prone zoonotic disease prevalent in Nigeria and Ebonyi State a high burden area Nigeria. Low risk perceptions have been reported to prevent appropriate preventive behaviours. We investigated the knowledge perception of residents towards LF determined factors influencing their communities that confirmed cases LF. Methods conducted cross-sectional study affected wards Abakaliki Local Government Area (LGA). interviewed 356 adult respondents...
Context: Neonatal sepsis is an important cause of morbidity and mortality newborns, especially in developing countries. Aims: Our study determined the prevalence neonatal its predisposing factors among neonates admitted Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH). Settings Design: This was a cross-sectional descriptive conducted ABUTH. Subjects Methods: The data were abstracted from case notes May 2017 to 2018. A pretested pro forma used abstract data. Statistical Analysis Used: Odds...
Background: Mechanical thrombectomy (MT) is the standard of care for eligible acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients with large vessel occlusion (LVO) since 2015. Aim: Our aim was to determine key challenges MT implementation and access worldwide. Methods: We conducted an international online survey consisting 37 questions, distributed through World Stroke Organization network, as invited by co-authors between December 2022 March 2023. The included a preamble outlining its purpose, questions...
Objectives COVID-19 vaccine was rolled out for the public in August 2021 Zamfara state, Northen Nigeria. We determined factors influencing acceptance. Settings executed a community-based analytical cross-sectional study during first 4 months of second phase (Oxford/AstraZeneca) mass vaccination campaign state. Participants used multistage sampling to select 910 household heads. Outcome measures semistructured electronic questionnaire collect data on sociodemographic characteristics, uptake...
Globally, substance abuse has been identified as a major public health issue. The aim of the study was to determine and compare prevalence, pattern, predictors among adolescents in private day secondary schools Katsina State. A cross-sectional comparative employed investigate 1126 obtained through multistage sampling technique selected across geopolitical zones spanning both rural urban LGAs Data collected over eight weeks with aid pretested interviewer-administered questionnaire analysed...
One of the inappropriate health seeking behaviours (HSBs) people express when they feel ill is self-medication (SM) with antibiotics. The consequence SM antibiotics increase in antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Therefore, this study aimed to assess HSBs and practice among adults Abakaliki, Nigeria. was undertaken using community-based cross-sectional design. Multi-stage sampling technique used select 448 respondents. Data were collected interviewer-administered questionnaire May 2021 analysed...
Norovirus is a leading cause of acute gastroenteritis in the United States imposing significant burden on public health and economy. Its highly contagious nature ability to persist environment make norovirus persistent challenge healthcare, educational, food service settings. The lack specific antiviral treatments or licensed vaccines complicates management efforts, leaving prevention strategies reliant hygiene practices, safety measures, outbreak control protocols. Emerging research into...
Introduction: Previous studies have explored Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) among elderly females and the middle aged, yet limited been carried out on apparently healthy younger female population especially in Nigeria. This study investigated prevalence of LUTS, its association with toileting behaviours, lifestyle young Nigerian undergraduates. Methods: cross-sectional was conducted 345 undergraduates Bowen University Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria aged 17 to 24 years. All participants...
Background: Scabies is a common parasitic infestation of global proportion. It highly contagious skin disease which affects both males and females all socioeconomic status race. related primarily to poverty overcrowding, also found in most rural communities. This study aimed at assessing the prevalence scabies among school-aged children Katanga community. Materials Methods: In descriptive cross-sectional study, pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire was administered 206 school aged 5-12...
in Nigeria, perinatal mortality rate remains high among births at the health facility. Births occur majorly secondary healthcare level Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) of Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Identifying factors influencing deaths this setting would inform interventions on reduction. We assessed and its determinants public facilities AMAC.delivery neonatal data from two selected between 2013 2016 were reviewed we extracted maternal socio-demographics, obstetrics hospital...
The Federal Retail Pharmacy Program (FRPP) facilitated integration of pharmacies as partners in national efforts to scale up vaccination capacity during the COVID-19 pandemic emergency response.To evaluate FRPP's contribution across various sociodemographic groups, data on bivalent mRNA vaccine doses administered September 1, 2022-September 30, 2023, were evaluated from two sources: 1) FRPP reported directly CDC and 2) jurisdictional immunization information systems all 50 states, District...
The global tobacco epidemic contributes to more than 8 million deaths annually. However, most control interventions have been driven by an emphasis on smoked tobacco. Globally and so in Nigeria, less attention has paid the similarly harmful smokeless (SLT) whose use appeals a different demography. We examined prevalence, patterns of correlates SLT Nigerian adults guide targeted efforts.We conducted secondary analysis 2012 Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) data. obtained data 9,765...
The emergence of novel SARS-CoV-2 has caused a pandemic Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19) which spread exponentially worldwide. A robust surveillance system is essential for correct estimation the disease burden and containment pandemic. We evaluated performance COVID-19 case-based in FCT, Nigeria assessed its key attributes.We used cross-sectional study design, comprising survey, informant interview, record review secondary data analysis. self-administered, semi-structured questionnaire was...
Background: Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) epidemic is threatening the global control of TB. It driven by programme, health system and patient related factors. This study aimed at comparing level adherence to treatment among MDR-TB patients treated in hospital-based community-based models care.
 Methods: was a comparative cross-sectional survey conducted 2019 with mixed methods data collection. The population were 360 MDR- TB facilities Kaduna between 2013 2018....
Conflicts and disasters often result in large-scale population displacement due to destruction of properties, means livelihood the environment. Internal has a significant effect on mental health affected populations. Depression Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) increase from 10% general 15%-20% crisis-affected population. To determine Prevalence depression PTSD symptomatology factors that predispose symptomatic PTSD. A descriptive cross-sectional study 450 internally displaced persons...
Introduction: Delays in care seeking for obstetric emergencies are major determinants of maternal death Nigeria. Birth preparedness has been found to be effective reducing these delays. Male involvement is necessary improving birth because patriarchy which allows men control women's access and utilization health care. Aim: To assess the effect a promotion intervention on male rural community northern Materials Method: A quasi-experimental study 205 206 married were enrolled into groups...
Background The standard practice in treating uncomplicated malaria is to prescribe artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) for only patients with positive test results. However, health workers (HWs) sometimes ACTs negative rapid diagnostic (mRDT) Available evidence on HWs perception of mRDT and their level compliance results Nigeria lacks adequate stratification by state context. We assessed factors influencing prescription Ebonyi state, Nigeria. Methods A cross-sectional survey was...
Abstract Background Nigeria, the last endemic country in WHO African Region, was certified free of Wild Polio Virus (WPV) 2020. However, due to low immunity some communities Sokoto, outbreaks circulating Vaccine Derived (cVDPV) occur. The aim this study is evaluate Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) surveillance indicators Sokoto state, Nigeria. Methods This retrospective an analysis routinely collected AFP data between 2012 and 2019 by state network. We assessed system using performance...
Background: Cold chain management is a system of transport and storage vaccines in potent state from the time manufacture to administration. Preserving its through administration requires adequate cold infrastructure, compliance with standards, effective management. At end chain, are healthcare providers who should have knowledge manage chain. Aim: The aim this study assess knowledge, attitude, practice among primary health care (PHC) workers. Materials Methods: A cross-sectional was carried...
Objective: This study aims to analyze the causes and consequences of late diagnosis congenital hydronephrosis in children, focusing on its impact renal function outcomes surgical correction cases diagnosed after early stages childhood. Methods: Retrospective analysis was conducted 99 children (aged 8 months 17.5 years) with postnatally, from 2010 2023, at SODMC Termez. All patients underwent clinical, laboratory, radiological investigations, including ultrasound, CT scans, urography,...
Background: Nigeria has one of the largest human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemics in world and highest rates new infections Sub-Saharan Africa. The younger age group been identified as bearing half burden HIV worldwide. This includes secondary-school children. Objectives: aim this study was to determine awareness Knowledge senior (SSS) students concerning HIV/AIDS. Materials Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive conducted among SSS Zaria, Kaduna state, Nigeria. Respondents were...