1. EFFECT OF EARLY LIFE EXPOSURE TO AIR POLLUTION ON DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDHOOD ASTHMA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Earlier studies have generally relied on simple measures of traffic proximity and density to estimate exposure and have not found an association between air pollution and asthma incidence (Ciccone et al. 1998; English et al. 1999...
2. EFFECT OF EARLY LIFE EXPOSURE TO AIR POLLUTION ON DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDHOOD ASTHMA
ABSTRACT
There is increasing recognition of the importance of early environmental exposures in the development of childhood asthma. Outdoor air pollution is a recognized asthma trigger, but it is unclear whether exposure influences incident disease. We...
3. An Investigation of Nurses’ Knowledge and Practices in Managing Childhood Asthma in Kano State Healthcare Facilities
Background of the Study: Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that affects millions of children worldwide, including in Nigeria. The prevalence of childhood asthma in Nigeria has been rising, and it is associated with a significant burden on both childr...
4. An Examination of Nurses' Awareness and Management of Childhood Asthma at University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital
Background of the Study
Childhood asthma is a chronic respiratory disease characterized by airway inflammation, leading to recurrent episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing (Global Initiative for Asthma [GINA], 2024). It is...
5. An Appraisal of Pediatric Nursing Interventions in the Management of Childhood Asthma in Benue State
Background of the Study
Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition affecting millions of children globally. In Nigeria, childhood asthma is a growing public health concern, with increasing prevalence attributed to urbanization, environmental pollution, and genetic predis...
6. An Investigation of Indoor Air Pollution and Its Impact on Childhood Asthma in Katsina State
Background of the Study
Indoor air pollution, often resulting from the use of solid fuels like wood, coal, and kerosene for cooking and heating, is a major public health concern, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (Yin & Zhang, 2024). In Nigeria, the use...
7. The role of traditional medicine in managing asthma among children in Enugu East Local Government, Enugu State
Background of the study
Asthma is a prevalent chronic condition among children that requires sustained management and timely interventions. In Enugu East, traditional medicine has been utilized as an alternative or complementary approach to conventional a...
