A5069479442- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- HIV Research and Treatment
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- AI in Service Interactions
- Disaster Response and Management
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Sex work and related issues
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Stoma care and complications
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
Bayero University Kano
2020-2024
Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital
2021-2024
Vaccination is a critical tool in the global response to COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, vaccine hesitancy has not been well explored parts of Nigeria. We assessed predictors acceptability and identified reasons for among adults urban Kano, northern Using mixed-methods design, we administered structured questionnaires cross-section (n = 446), complemented with 20 in-depth interviews. Binary logistic regression framework approach were used analyze data. About one-half (51.1%, n 228) respondents...
Introduction: Armed conflict severely impacts health, with indirect deaths often exceeding direct casualties by a factor of 2 to 4, disproportionately affecting women and children. Although the magnitude these effects is well-documented, mechanisms driving them remain insufficiently understood. This study shifts focus from supply-side factors, such as destruction infrastructure, demand-side processes, particularly healthcare-seeking behavior, broader exposure individual-level violent...
People living with HIV (PLHIV) are at increased risk of COVID-19 acquisition, severe disease, and poor outcomes. Yet, little is known about vaccine hesitancy among PLHIV in high burden countries, such as Nigeria.This study aims to assess the acceptability identify predictors reasons for patients attending a tertiary hospital Kano, northern Nigeria.Using mixed-methods design, structured questionnaires were administered clinic- based sample (n = 344), followed by 20 in-depth interviews...
Objectives: We estimated the length-of-stay (LOS) in health facility after childbirth and identified associated factors three sub-Saharan African countries.Design: Secondary analysis using data from most recent Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys.Setting: Surveys Ghana, Malawi Eswatini were selected.Participants: Women aged 15-49 years who had a delivery two preceding survey in-cluded.Main outcome measures: Length-of-stay recorded days weeks converted to hours analysed as continuous...
We assessed the acceptability of COVID-19 vaccine, predictors, and reasons for vaccine hesitancy among clinical non-clinical staff at a tertiary hospital in Kano, northern Nigeria.Using mixed-methods design, structured questionnaires were administered to 284 staff, followed by 20 in-depth interviews with purposive sub-sample. Logistic regression framework approach used analyze data.Only 24.3% (n = 69) respondents willing accept vaccine. Acceptance was lower females (Adjusted Odds Ratio (aOR)...
The COVID-19 pandemic response overwhelmed health systems, disrupting other services, including maternal services. disruptive effects on the utilization of services in low-resource settings, Nigeria have not been well documented. We assessed service utilization, predictors, and childbirth experiences amidst restrictions a rural community Kumbotso, Kano State, northern Nigeria.Using an explanatory mixed methods design, 389 mothers were surveyed January 2022 using validated...
HIV self-testing (HIVST) holds promise for accessing hard-to-reach populations by overcoming sociocultural and structural barriers to awareness of status. This phenomenological qualitative study explored the experiences perspectives married men in Kano, northern Nigeria, regarding testing counseling (HTC) HIVST. Twenty from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds participated in-depth interviews conducted local language. Thematic analysis was employed analyze data, yielding key themes related...
This study examined the support for vaccine mandates and uptake among clinical non-clinical staff at a tertiary hospital in northern Nigeria, focusing on variation of survey responses based job position, socio-demographic characteristics, perceived risk infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). Using an explanatory, sequential, mixed-methods design deploying pragmatic paradigm, 370 healthcare workers were administered structured questionnaires. was followed...
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Access to HIV care remains challenging, especially for patients living in remote areas, despite advances antiretroviral treatment. The acceptability of teleconsultations routine post-COVID is not well-explored. We explored factors influencing teleconsultation among people with (PLWH) and attending a tertiary center Kano, Nigeria.
Background: The involvement of men in the prevention mother-to-child HIV transmission (PMTCT) programs could accelerate elimination vertical transmission. Yet, little research has focused on HIV-positive male partners. This study determined predictors partners’ PMTCT knowledge and a tertiary hospital northern Nigeria. Methods: A clinic-based sample 401 partners women who delivered within 12 months prior were interviewed using structured questionnaires. scores computed. Adjusted odd ratios...
Harmful use of drugs is one the principal risk factors affecting population health worldwide. Chronic has been linked to medical, psychological and socioeconomic consequences. This study assessed psychosocial consequences reasons for illicit drug among police officers in Kano, Nigeria. Using a mixed method data collection, quantitative was obtained from cross-section 275 using Shortened Inventory Problems-Drug Use (SIP–DU) pretested adapted questionnaire. In-depth interviews with 10 who used...
Background: In line with global standards and progress made in Prevention of Motherto- Child Transmission (PMTCT), an assessment the outcome Early Infant Diagnosis northern Nigeria is necessary to evaluate towards zero Human immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection among children. Objectives: This study assessed rate risk factors for mother-to-child HIV transmission HIV-exposed children Kano, northwest Nigeria. Method: Using a retrospective cohort design, pregnant HIV-positive women their...
Context: The morbidity and mortality arising from the COVID-19 pandemic in low- middle-income countries were further worsened by disruption health systems diversion of strained resources for emergency response. Aim: This study ascertained whether there was an increase number deaths recorded Kano, Nigeria, during pandemic, compared to preceding 3 years identified potential causes these deaths. Materials Methods: Using a retrospective design, data collected tertiary hospital Kano January June...
Fracture neck of femur in the elderly population, are common and often a devastating condition leading to morbidity sometimes even mortality if not treated or appropriately addressed. The optimal treatment has been subject debate. Arthroplasty surgical fixation gives good outcome among others. Health related quality life is useful tool assessing hemiarthroplasty. This study compared patient before after hemiarthroplasty using EQ-5D EQ-VAS health questionnaire as tool.