MEDICAL & HEALTH SCIENCE TOPICS

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the study

Sexual activity during pregnancy remains a topic of significant interest and concern among pregnant women, healthcare providers, and researchers. This concern is often rooted in cultural beliefs, misinformation, and the potential physical and psychological impa...

ABSTRACT

This study was carried out on an assessment of the impact of basic health care provision fund in improving financial access to health care service of under five children of ningi lga bauchi state. Specifically, the study assess the impact of integrated therapy and medical diagnosis on the management and control of infectious diseases within epidemiological contexts, analyze the socio-economic implications of integrated therapy and medical d...

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The purpose of the study was to assess,“the factors affecting dental practice in bauchi state”. The expo-facto research design was used for the study because the information needed was within the respondents and was elicited by the research instrument. Stratified random sampling technique was employed for the study of a population of eighty six thousand and one pupils (86,0001). The 173 publi...

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the study

In affluent societies, obesity is the most common nutritional disorder. Obesity is a condition characterized by an abnormally excessive level of body fat (Edinburgh 1995). It is defined as abnormal adipose tissue growth caused by fat cell enlargement (hypertrop...

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the study

Infertility is a significant reproductive health issue affecting millions of couples worldwide, with profound socio-emotional and cultural implications, particularly for women of reproductive age. In Nigeria, like many other societies, infertility is often stig...

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the study

Immunization programs stand as cornerstone initiatives in global public health, safeguarding communities against preventable diseases and ensuring the well-being of vulnerable populations, particularly under-five children. Despite commendable efforts, a persist...

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1. 1. Background of the Study

The 2020 Statistical Report on Women and Men by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reveals that pregnant women in the northern states of Nigeria receive less antenatal care compared to their counterparts in the southern regions of the country. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends that each...

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the study

Salmonella typhi, the causative agent of typhoid fever, remains a significant public health concern globally, particularly in regions with inadequate sanitation and hygiene infrastructure. The prevalence and resistance patterns of S. typhi in primary health car...

ABSTRACT

This study investigates personal hygiene practices among mothers in Nwangele LGA, Imo State, Nigeria, aiming to understand the factors influencing these practices and their health implications. A quantitative cross-sectional design was employed, with data collected through structured questionnaires and interviews. Findings reveal that while mothers generally report adherence to recommended hygiene practices such as handwashing and oral hygi...

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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 country like Uganda 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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This study investigates the knowledge of prostate cancer among adult men aged 40 years and above in Umuahiriogwu village, focusing on perceived barriers to accessing healthcare services and information related to prostate cancer. The study specifically concentrates on the perceived obstacles that impede access to healthcare services and information pertaining to prostate cancer. The study aims to evaluate the extent of awareness regarding p...

Background of the study

Childbearing and raising of children are extremely important events in every human’s life and are strongly associated with the ultimate goals of completeness, happiness and family integration. It is widely accepted that human existence reaches completeness through a child and fulfils the individual’s need for reproduction. Human fertility, compared with other species of animal kingdom, is unfortunately low [Parker...

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In resource-constrained settings, such as Nigeria, it is often recommended to engage in the practice of Breast Self-Examination (BSE). This is primarily due to its ease of execution and convenience, as individuals are able to perform it independently and at no cost. The present study aimed to evaluate the knowledge and practices of market women in relation to breast cancer and breast cancer screening. The study aimed to ascertain the level...

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This study investigated the incidence of salmonella and ecoli infection among children admitted at general hospital ningi of bauchi state. The main objective of this work was to determine the microorganisms responsible for diarrhoea in children under 15 years of age and to characterize their sensitivity to a panel of antibiotics used in ningi of bauchi state. The study involved children admitted at general hospital ningi of...

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Excessive alcohol consumption has been on the rise globally and Nigeria is no exception, thus making the rise thereof and its adverse effects a public health concern. Various studies indicated that excessive alcohol consumption leads to a great deal of health and social consequences. The main purpose of the study was to determine the information health accessibility, a...

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A study was carried to ascertain the potency of some techniques used in diagnosis of Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV).  Two hundred and five samples (205) were collected from the patients from the university of Nigerian teaching hospital and was analysed using Elisa kit, which has the ability to detect antibodies and antigens in the patients serum, the Western blots were used as the confirmatory test, to the Elisa te...

Background of the study

The provision of healthcare services to the geriatric population presents unique challenges and opportunities for healthcare professionals worldwide. As the global population continues to age, the demand for medical imaging services, including radiography, among older adults rises concomitantly. In this context, the attitudes of radiographers towards geriatric patients play a pivotal role in shaping the quality of care provid...

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Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) also known as a nosocomial infection is associated with increased morbidity and mortality among hospitalized clients and predisposes health care workers (HCWs) to an increased risk of infections. Therefore, an effective Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) programme is fundamental to quality health care. This stu...

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Novel pandemic A/H1N1 influenza virus containing gene segments from pig, bird, and human influenza viruses was first detected in Mexico in 2009. Emergence of the virus further underscores the importance of animals in the epidemiology of influenza viruses. It is also known that intensification of livestock farming increases the potential for circulation of influenza virus at the human-animal interface but there is dearth of data on the situation in Nigeria. This study was th...

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Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among under-five children in developing countries. In Nigeria, studies on indoor air quality, particularly, the microflora that are associated with respiratory infections are scanty. This study was therefore designed to determine risk factors in the indoor environment that could predispose under-five children in Ibadan to respiratory infections. A prospective hospital-based case-control study of 2...

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Type 2 Diabetes is one of the most common physiological disorders worldwide. Kidney's role in and associated problems linked to T2DM has long been acknowledged as an important factor in the long term effects of the disease. Aerobic exercises has proved beneficial to blood pressure and glucose control in patients with diabetes, however, the potentials of aerobic exercise as a tool to support exercise-based prevention activities for kidney degeneration among diabetics is...

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This study was conducted to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of malaria prevention strategies among mothers of under-five children in North Central Zone, Nigeria. To achieve this purpose, ex-post facto research design was used. A total sample of 768 mothers of under-five children in North-central zone, Nigeria from a population of 3,641,445 were selected through multi-stage sampling procedures of simple random sampling and proportionate sampling. The instrument u...

1. 1. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

In Africa particularly Nigeria the major cause of mobility is obstructed or obstacle labor in Africa approximately half million women lose their life in every year. The risk of women dying as a result of complication reflected to pregnancy in developing countries can be much as hundred time than women in the western Europe or north American an average of 45 women dies for every 100...

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Alcohol and substance abuse is among the most commonly reported adverse psychological problems for young women in Nigeria, young women of ages 18-25 years report the highest rates of current alcohol use (57%) including cigarette use (14%) and nicotine drinking (41%) while Marijuana use has been on the high increased.Drug abuse and dependence otherwise known as substance or chemical abuse is a disorder that is characterized by a destructive pattern of apply...

 STATEMENT OF PROBLEM

Traditionally, Nigerian women are unwilling to have CS because of the general belief that abdominal delivery is reproductive failure on their part regardless of the feasibility of vaginal birth after CS and the decreasing mortality from Caesarean sections. Imperative to the average pregnant woman irrespective of her level of education and parity therefore is CS. Available reports on knowledge of CS amongst women are m...