There are giant steps taken in the introduction of novel malaria vaccine poised towards reducing mortality and morbidity associated with malaria.

Children with congenital heart disease (CHD) are prone to malnutrition. This can have a significant effect on the outcome of surgery. Our objective was determine burden and determinant malnutrition in children several types (CHD).This is descriptive cross sectional study attending outpatient clinic UNTH, Ituku - Ozalla, Enugu State, over six year period from March 2007 April 2014. Data analysis done Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 19 (Chicago IL).Forty thousand one...

This study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of internet addiction amongst adolescents in Southeast Nigeria during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) era.A cross-sectional was carried out 10 randomly selected secondary schools, 2 (one urban one rural) each from Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi Enugu Imo states southeastern between July August 2021. Data on demographic variables were collected using a structured self-administered questionnaire. Young's Internet Addiction Test...

Background Several controversies surround mothers' willingness to vaccinate against the COVID-19 pandemic especially when mortality is not frequently reported in children.Objectives: This study aimed ascertain of mothers children attending two institutions Southeast Nigeria accept vaccine and factors that may be associated with their choices.

The global battle against the COVID-19 pandemic has underscored critical challenge of procuring and managing vaccines. This study delves into Nigerian context, specifically within framework Primary HealthCare Development Agency, to comprehensively explore nuanced aspects vaccine procurement. primary objective is elucidate current procurement practices, examining diverse sources, methods, key stakeholders involved in process. analysis thoroughly evaluates potential risks, including corrupt...

Background: Good breastfeeding technique is important in ensuring adequate milk delivery and preventing problems. Exclusive rate quite low, requisite skills regarding proper positioning attachment of an infant while appears lacking among mothers Nigeria. This study was undertaken to assess techniques attending the well-child clinics two tertiary hospitals southeast Materials Methods: cross-sectional descriptive 396 mother child pairs who attend well Enugu (Enugu state University Teaching...

Adolescence is an important developmental period of childhood. Good health and adequate nutrition consisting major food constituents trace elements like zinc are fundamental for optimal sexual maturation. To determine the relationship between levels pattern breast pubic hair development, as well menarcheal age female SCA children aged 6–18 years their matched controls with hemoglobin genotype AA. Cross sectional, case-control study. Information on biodata, at menarche, medical drug history...

Abstract Background Corona virus pandemic (COVID 19) has emerged as the single most important topical issue and poses a challenge to medicine. Adolescent school children are exposed varying degree. Objectives The study is aimed determine knowledge of mode spread preventive practices among college adolescents attending six secondary schools in Enugu metropolis. Methodology This was cross-sectional carried out 6 500 adolescents. A pretested, interviewer-administered questionnaire used for data...

Folic acid supplementation is an integral aspect of the management children with sickle cell anaemia (SCA) especially in Africa. In spite this, there have been concerns about lower folate levels, during crisis.To determine red levels steady state and crisis compare those haemoglobin AA genotype.This study was prospective, hospital based, comparative. Fifty were recruited crises followed up until they met criteria for attaining state. The controls fifty matched SCA age gender had genotype....

Adolescents do present with somatization disorder which is often neglected by pediatricians. This could have serious consequences if not curbed early.This study aimed at determining the pattern and types of Somatization among adolescents attending secondary schools in south east Nigeria.Somatization was investigated 485 from mixed using a stratified random sampling four southeast Nigeria. The Enugu scale used to evaluate for presence participants. Statistical analysis statistical package...

When a child reaches certain age, he or she moves over to the adult physician. For this maximally benefit child, there has be process of equipping with skills required for taking on more responsibilities. Transitioning involves in which adolescent chronic illness is prepared ahead time enable them eventually transfer care good outcomes. In high-income countries well-organized health financing, transitioning begins as early 12 years. Africa, not organized and most hospitals would write...

Repeated crises in children with sickle cell anaemia (SCA), which is a manifestation of disease severity, results depletion their minimal tissue folate stores, higher likelihood deficiency. The study aimed to determine the relationship between severity and status SCA attending University Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Enugu.This was hospital based, cross-sectional conducted September 2018 March 2019. One hundred participants were recruited, consisting 50 having crisis age gender matched...

Background: There is a rise in the prevalence of mental illness among adolescents and impact violence on this rising trend requires to be evaluated. Aim: The aim study better understand adolescent's health. Materials Methods: was cross-sectional school-based study. Adolescents selected schools were interviewed using structured questionnaire. Information previous experience violence, action taken, effect them collected. Data entered analyzed SPSS. level significance at P < 0.05. Results: A...

Background: School closure, lockdown, loss of jobs, and harsh economic situation during the COVID-19 are linked with a high risk posttraumatic stress (PTS) in secondary school students. Studies have shown that absence other coping strategies such as resilience social support, adolescents youths may adopt negative style to address PTS disorder (PTSD). Aim: This study aimed investigate prevalence among students evaluate impact support on this group students, especially lockdown. Materials...

This position paper summarises the current understanding of School Health Services (SHS) component Programme (SHP) in Nigeria light results Nationwide Situation Analysis (SITAN) Survey conducted, existing literature exploration, and findings from interactive sessions with relevant stakeholders on SHP. article SHS complements is intended to integrate parallel papers other components Programme: Healthful school environment, feeding services, School-based health education, home community...

Due to the enormous amount spent on histology of adenoid and tonsillar samples from children with adeno-tonsillectomy no confirmed result malignancy, it has become expedient reconsider sending such tissues for histology. Objectives: this study is aimed at determining necessity tonsils by means ascertaining prevalence malignancy among adeno-tonsillectomy. This was a retrospective done in three private hospitals that provide care Enugu. Data obtained medical records 72 patients who had...

BACKGROUND: Several colleges were closed in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. However, it is not clear if school closure has curbed incidence infection.
 
 OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to determine perception adolescent college students on reopening and associated factors.
 METHODOLOGY: was a school-based cross-sectional study. A two-stage sampling technique used select five hundred from six secondary schools Enugu metropolis, Nigeria. Data analysed with IBM Statistical Package...

Risk behaviors among the youth are associated with considerable negative health and developmental outcomes. The aim of study was to examine relationship between parent’s socioeconomic status risk practiced by adolescents youths in Enugu. It a cross-sectional descriptive study. Data collected from students 2 tertiary institutions, who were selected consecutively using semi- structured interviewer administered questionnaire. analysed SPSS version 20.0. level statistical significance set at...

Background The World Health Organization (WHO) has set some standards of essential newborn care (ENC) with activities, the implementation which minimizes incidence neonatal morbidity and mortality. This study attempted to assess practice ENC services among nonpublic health-care facilities determinants adequate in southeast Nigeria. Methods was a cross-sectional descriptive carried out 4 largest cities studied were selected by purposive convenient sampling method. Scores assigned computed...

Background: Injury is an increasing cause of childhood morbidity and mortality globally. Purpose: The objective the study was to evaluate caregivers’ perception unintentional child adolescent injuries in Enugu. Methods: This a cross-sectional descriptive study. Data were collected from caregivers children attending children’s outpatients’ unit hospital during period study, who selected consecutively using semi-structured interviewer administered questionnaire. analysed SPSS version 20.0....