Nigeria’s effort to reduce under-five mortality has been biased in favour of childhood mortality to the neglect of neonates and as such the literature is short of adequate information on the determinants of neonatal mortality, whereas studies have shown that about half of infant...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i1930538
Aim: This study was undertaken to determine the pattern and outcome of paediatric surgeries in a private hospital in Southern Nigeria. Study Design: A retrospective study Place and Duration of Study: Study was carried out at a private paediatric hospital over a 14-months period f...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i1930539
Background: COVID-19 pandemic was associated with pandemonium and misinformation, affecting patients' health-seeking behavior. This study was designed to explore patients' perceptions of hospital care during this period and to provide evidence-based and appropriate public health...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i1930540
Introduction: An adverse drug reaction (ADR) is any noxious, unintended, and undesired effect of a drug, which occurs at the doses which are used in humans for prophylaxis, diagnosis, or therapy, which is reported by ‘‘the science and activities relating to the detection, assessm...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i1830535
M. Tukur, B. Odume, M. Bajehson, C. Dimpka, S. Useni, C. Ogbudebe, O. Chukwuogo, N. Nwokoye, C. Dim, D. Nongo, R. Eneogu, T. Odusote, O. Oyelaran, I. Umar & C. Anyaike·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2021
Aim: To demonstrate the need for routine active TB case finding in Nigerian correctional centers through a TB case surveillance intervention at the largest correctional centre in the most populous state in Nigeria by KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation Nigeria. Study Design: It was a re...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i1830536
Aim: Malaria still remains an overwhelming cause of morbidity and mortality among children under five years of age, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. The study was carried out to evaluate malaria prevalence amongst children less than five years old. Study Design: A cross section...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i1830534
Aims: Peste des petits Ruminants (PPR) is a major viral disease that poses a challenge to small ruminant farming. Its natural occurrence has been complicated by secondary bacterial infection which has led to an increase in morbidity and mortality rates. This study reports the man...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i1830533
This study investigated the effect of malaria parasitaemia on Plasmodium falciparum infected human erythrocytes oxidative stress biomarkers and haemoglobin levels. Seventy (70) human subjects of fifty (50) P. falciparum positive and twenty (20) control subjects between the ages o...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i1830532
Although breast cancer and endometrial cancer are two frequent female cancers, finding synchronous primary cancers in the same patient is a comparatively uncommon occurrence. We present the case of a Libyan woman who developed synchronous breast cancer, endometrial cancer, and sm...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i1730531
Background: Indoor environmental factors and human activities influence the presence and concentration of fungal propagules which may lead to the risk of developing respiratory infections and allergic reactions. Aim/Objectives: This study aimed to identify the factors that influe...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i1730530
Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) is typically a constant reality for post menarche and premenopausal females globally. However, unlike other natural routine physiological experiences, a healthy monthly MHM comes with considerable financial implications. Hence, this study examin...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i1730529
Introduction: The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was first identified in Wuhan City, Hubei province of China, November 2019. As at September 2020, over 28 million infections have been identified with almost a million deaths worldwide causing an alarming pandemic. Clinical presentat...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i1730528
Aim: To examine the influence of ODF communication intervention on knowledge, attitude and practice as precursor for sustainable ODF adoption. Study Design: Data was gathered using a mixed method. A total of 384 participants were selected from the South-South region using multis...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i1730526
Soil Transmitted Helminths and Plasmodium infections are ubiquitous with morbidity and mortality within the tropical and subtropical regions. However, the extent and consequences of STH-Plasmodium co-infection at different spatial scales are poorly understood. This study aimed at...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i1630527
Inanimate objects can serve as environmental vehicles for transmitting pathogenic bacteria among individuals in the population. Our study revealed that of the 72 naira notes examined, 58 samples representing 80.6% had bacterial contaminants. The bacterial isolates were Staphyloco...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i1630524