C. O. Ibeh, O. E. Okwute, A. A. Alali, E. C. Iwunze, J. I. Aleme, V. I. Ogbonna, T. Jamabo, J. Ateke, F. Obinna, T. V. Tarebi & Ogaji, Daprim Samuel·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2020
Aim: This study assessed the state of infection prevention and control (IPC) with an emphasis on a hospital’s preparedness for mitigating the spread of viral haemorrhagic fevers (VHFs) to staff. Methods: This convergent parallel mixed-methods study obtained data on IPC using an o...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2020/v41i2430422
Aims and Objectives: In this paper, we examine the determinants at both the person and household level, and the connexion of the population to health facilities in childcare, wealth, caste, education and others are responsible for the stability found in Antenatal Care utilization...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2020/v41i2430431
Background: Frontline health workers are faced with the overwhelming responsibility of caring for patients infected with the Coronavirus and this has seriously affected their physical and mental health status due to the rapid spread of the disease globally and the unprepared stat...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2020/v41i2330414
The CH2Cl2-MeOH (30:70 v/v) extracts of the seeds of Mangifera indica (Mango), Persea americana (Avocado) and Dacryodes edulis (African plum) were evaluated for potential mosquito larvicidal activity against 3rd and 4th instar larvae of Aedes aegypti, Culex quinquefasciatus and A...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2020/v41i2330415
Leishmaniasis is a major public health problem globally. Visceral leishmaniasis is known to be fatal if left untreated, while cutaneous leishmaniasis is the most neglected. The first-line treatment of leishmaniasis is based on pentavalent antimonial drugs which are expensive, req...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2020/v41i2330416
Oche M. Oche, Habibullah Adamu, Musa Yahaya, Ismail A. Raji, Hudu Garba Illo, Zainab Abdullahi Kontagora, Abdulaziz Mohammad Danmadami, Adamu Ijapa, Asmau Wali, Hamza Yusuf & Abba Aji·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2020
Aims: This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices related to coronavirus pandemic among health care workers in Sokoto metropolis of Sokoto State, Nigeria. Study Design: A cross-sectional study Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in Sokoto me...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2020/v41i2330417
Aim: The Complete Blood Count (CBC) among hypertensive subjects in Isiala Mbano, Imo State, Nigeria West Africa were studied. Methodology: The American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (2017) current definition of hypertension was used to ascertain, diagnoses and...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2020/v41i2330418
Aims: Schistosomiasis is among the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) which has remained a global health burden, causing illnesses of great health, social and economic implications; especially among the most vulnerable. This study assessed the prevalence of urinary schistosomiasi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2020/v41i2330419
Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the effect of health workers training and implementation of the FAST strategy on the “FAST” indicators at Abia State University Teaching Hospital (ABSUTH); a tertiary referral facility. ”FAST” strategy; a focused approach to stopping TB sp...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2020/v41i2130395
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a viral disease that was first reported in China in 2019. Since it was reported, it has resulted to close to nine hundred thousand deaths globally. The symptoms and signs of COVID-19 continue to evolve on a daily basis, therefore a knowledge...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2020/v41i2030394
Background: Low Back Pain (LBP) and its negative effects on the nurses’ quality-of-life are worrisome. Studies on LBP among nurses are scanty in Nigeria. Study assessed prevalence, risk-factors, burdens and prevention of LBP among clinical nurses at University College Hospital, N...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2020/v41i2030391
Aims: The aims of this study were to determine the prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum parasitaemia in pregnant women and to identify the prevention methods used by pregnant women attending antenatal consultation (ANC) in the Regional Hospital Bamenda (RHB). Study Design: This wa...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2020/v41i2030393
Background: Anemia in pregnancy is an important public health problem worldwide. Despite the efforts of government and health bodies, maternal anemia continues to be a common cause of morbidity and mortality. This suggests that other factors contribute to the high prevalence of a...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2020/v41i2030390
Background: Community empowerment is the process and outcome where community itself is able to identify, prioritize health problems and address them. It has been considered as the key strategy for scalability and sustainability of health services. Objectives: To explore the statu...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2020/v41i2030389
Aims: The study was conducted to assess prevalence of malaria pre- and post-distribution of insecticide treated nets (ITNs) in Potiskum Local Government Area, Yobe State, Nigeria. Study Design: Retrospective and cross-sectional. Place of Study: Potiskum Local Government Area, Yob...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2020/v41i2030388