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The healthcare sector in rural areas has long been a significant concern globally, particularly in developing countries like Nigeria, where rural populations often experience inadequate access to medical services. In Idemili South Local Government Area (L.G.A.), the involvement of healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses, and paramedics is critical to improving healthcare outcomes. Despite their crucial role, there ar...
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Schistosomiasis, caused by parasitic flatworms of the genus Schistosoma, remains a significant public health challenge in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa, including Nigeria. Among the various species causing schistosomiasis, Schistosoma haematobium is particularly prevalent in regions where freshwater snails act as intermediate hosts, facilitating the lifecycle of the parasite. The Darusalam area in Minna, Niger State, Niger...
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Cardiothoracic ratio (CTR) evaluation is a useful screening method used to detect cardiomegaly. It varies in different populations due to genetic, geographical and environmental factors that influence body morphology. This study aimed at evaluating the cardiothoracic ratio and it's correlation with body habitus in general hospital in Bauchi State. This retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted in the Radiology Dep...
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This study was carried out on anxiety in women presenting for hysterosalpingography (HSG) a single centre study. Specifically, the study aimed to assess the prevalence and severity of anxiety symptoms among women undergoing hysterosalpingography (HSG), identify the factors contributing to anxiety in women presenting for HSG, including demographic, clinical, and psychosocial variables, and explore the impact of anxiety on the ove...
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This study was carried out on assessing the health impact of water treatment technologies used by sachet water factories in nasuru town, ningi local government area of bauchi state. Specifically, the study aimed to evaluate the efficiency of water treatment technologies employed by sachet water factories in Nasuru Town, Ningi Local Government Area of Bauchi State, investigate the compliance of sachet water factories with relevant water qual...
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The primary objective of this study is to examine personal and environmental hygiene in the transmission of communicable diseases. Determine the prevalence of communicable diseases in Kabba Local Government Area in Kogi State. The research adopted a descriptive survey design was employed to assess the opinions of the respondents. A total of 150 participant were selected from Kabba Local Government Area in Kogi State. &nb...
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Vector-borne diseases are a significant public health concern globally, causing millions of deaths and illnesses each year. Vector control programs aim to mitigate the spread of these diseases by targeting the vectors responsible for transmission, such as mosquitoes, ticks, and flies (Ajayi,& Dada, 2019). These programs employ various strategies, including insecticide spraying, larval source management, habita...
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Enteric fever, a collective term encompassing both typhoid and paratyphoid fevers, remains a significant public health concern globally, particularly in resource-constrained settings like the Wailo community in Ganjuwa Local Government Area (LGA) of Bauchi State, Nigeria. In the pursuit of effective prevention and control strategies, the role of health education emerges as a pivotal component. This introduction aims to explor...
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Chickenpox, caused by the varicella-zoster virus, is a highly contagious viral infection that primarily affects children. While often presenting as a mild illness, some cases escalate to severe conditions, posing significant health risks, especially among children. The evaluation of severe chickenpox cases among children in Alkaleri Local Government Area (LGA), Bauchi State, emerges as a critical research endeavor to comprehe...
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Vaccination stands as one of the most significant advancements in modern medicine, playing a pivotal role in preventing infectious diseases and safeguarding public health. However, the effectiveness and safety of vaccines can vary across different populations and geographic regions. In the context of Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area (LGA) within Bauchi State, Nigeria, the evaluation of new vaccines becomes paramount to add...
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A community's general health can be inferred from the health and well-being of its mothers and babies, which are both important markers of health. In order to lower the rates of maternal and newborn death, which continue to be higher than average in many developing countries, including Nigeria, safe delivery practices are absolutely necessary. The World Health Organisation (WHO) reports that every single day, more than 80...
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In the face of mass casualty incidents (MCIs), effective triaging stands as a critical determinant of patient outcomes, resource allocation, and overall disaster management efficacy. Defined as the process of prioritizing patients for treatment based on the severity of their condition, triaging plays a pivotal role in optimizing scarce resources and maximizing the chances of survival for the greatest number of individuals. Th...
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Disease control involves the implementation of measures to prevent, manage, and mitigate the impact of diseases within a specific population or geographic area. The goal is to reduce the incidence, prevalence, morbidity, and mortality associated with various health conditions. Disease control strategies encompass a range of interventions, including prevention, early detection, treatment, and public health initiatives (Ai...
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Polycythemia, a hematologic disorder characterized by an abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells (RBCs) in the bloodstream, poses significant challenges in diagnosis and management. Understanding the causes, complications, and effective management strategies for this condition is crucial for healthcare professionals. Polycythemia refers to a condition marked by an elevated concentration of red blood cells in t...
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In recent years, the accessibility and consumption of Over-the-Counter (OTC) drugs among youth have become a subject of increasing concern worldwide. OTC drugs, which are medications available without a prescription, play a significant role in self-medication practices, particularly among young individuals. The lack of regulation and control over the consumption of OTC drugs has raised several health and social issues, partic...
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SARS-CoV-2 are positive-sense, single stranded RNA viruses and its diameters is 60 nm to140 nm with spike like projection on it’s around which giving it a crown like appearance. Their viral is RNA genomic and their ranges from 26 to 32 kilobases in length. SARS-CoV-2 belongs to the Nidovirales order which includes Roniviridae, Arteriviridae, and Coronaviridae families. The Coronviridae family is subdivided int...
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Water is essential to human life, agriculture and animal husbandry, and modern industrial society. The absence of water precludes human existence. People must have access to adequate amounts of water as well as clean water that does not harm them when drunk. Both the quantity and quality of water are important. Reuse of water is common and through this mechanism human pathogens (of animal, human, or environmental origin) can...
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Cholera remains a persistent public health challenge in many regions, and its control and prevention demand a comprehensive understanding of the effectiveness of surveillance strategies. This research endeavors to assess the impact of surveillance on cholera control and prevention in Ningi Local Government, Bauchi State. As a pivotal region facing recurrent cholera outbreaks, understanding the nuanced interplay between survei...
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Chronic diseases represent a significant public health challenge worldwide, impacting individuals, families, and communities alike. In Nigeria, like many other countries, the burden of chronic diseases is substantial, affecting not only the health and well-being of the population but also the socioeconomic fabric of communities. This necessitates a focused examination of the socioeconomic impact of chronic diseases in specifi...
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Self-medication particularly with analgesics and antibiotics has been widely reported leading the WHO to call attention to the dangers of self-medication as a cause of antibiotic resistance (Kamat VR and Nichter M., 1998; Abasaeed A et al, 2009; Sarahroodi S et al, 2010; Nalini GK, 2010; Calva J, 1996). In states like Bauchi there is a wide range of drugs coupled with inadequate health service result in increased proportion of drug used as a self-...
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The study aims to assess the factors that impact community involvement in immunisation, with a specific focus on Orlu Local Government Area in Imo State. The study employed a survey methodology to gather data from both community people and health personnel in Orlu LGA. The community members (279) were picked using a convenient sampling method, whereas the health workers (19) were sampled using a purposive sampling method for the study. The...
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The study aims to assess the factors that impact community involvement in immunisation, with a specific focus on Orlu Local Government Area in Imo State. The study employed a survey methodology to gather data from both community people and health personnel in Orlu LGA. The community members (279) were picked using a convenient sampling method, whereas the health workers (19) were sampled using a purposive sampling method for the study. The...
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The coronavirus disease 2019 (covid-19), which was discovered in Wuhan, China, in December 2019, has spread fast to practically every corner of the world Lorfa (2020). The condition is caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome Coronavirus 2, a novel and severe variant of coronavirus (sarscov-2). The coronavirus has caused not only interruptions in regular socioeconomic activity, but also disease and mortality...
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In community development programs, community engagement now appears to be the "software." Community participation as a developmental strategy is an important cog in the wheel of ensuring that community programs are well-planned, implemented, monitored, evaluated, maintained, managed, and financed for the benefit of the current generation and future generations, using human, natural, and man-made resources (Putman, 2000)...
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In poor and middle-income nations like Nigeria, children and women account for three-quarters of the population. They are also the most vulnerable and environmentally conscious. As a result, children bear a disproportionate amount of the global disease burden. 1 Although significant progress was made in the previous decade in terms of reducing childhood health indicators, several countries suffered stasis or even reversals during...
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