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    Sero-prevalence and risk factors of HIV/AIDS among intra-city commercial drivers in Kano State, Nigeria
    GSC Online Press ; 2023
    In:  World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews Vol. 19, No. 1 ( 2023-7-30), p. 508-518
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    In: World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, GSC Online Press, Vol. 19, No. 1 ( 2023-7-30), p. 508-518
    Abstract: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which is among the world's largest cause of adult mortality, is an excellent example of the link between population mobility and infectious disease. Migrants are at a higher risk of ill health in general and HIV infection in particular. Migrants may be particularly vulnerable to HIV infection, according to epidemiological data from different nations worldwide. The objective of the study was to determine the sero-prevalence and risk factors of HIV among intra-city commercial drivers. A cross-sectional descriptive study design was used. An interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect information and blood for HIV testing through multi-stage sampling technique among four hundred and thirty four study participants. The mean and standard deviation of age of the respondents were 42.0 ± 11.3 years. The Sero-prevalence of HIV was 6.7% (95% CI: 3.7-12.6%). On adjusting for confounding effects using logistic regression analysis, marital status of separated (AOR=3.00, 95%CI=1.26-16.33), working experience of 11 – 20 years (AOR=4.10, 95%CI= 1.19-18.25), sexual intercourse under the influence of drugs or alcohol (AOR=3.98, 95% CI= 2.04 – 12.43), and history of extra-marital sex (AOR=4.01, 95%CI=6.07 – 10.43) remained significant predictors of HIV/AIDs. Establishment of clinic for treatment of sexually transmitted diseases in a strategic location and effective behavioural change communication strategies were recommended in order to reduce the risk of acquiring HIV infection.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2581-9615
    URL: Issue
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    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2023.19.1
    DOI: 10.30574/wjarr
    DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2023.19.1.1368
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    Publisher: GSC Online Press
    Publication Date: 2023
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    Knowledge of Occupational Hazards and Safety Practice among Abattoir Workers of Katagum Local Government Area, Bauchi State, Nigeria
    Sciencedomain International ; 2022
    In:  Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology ( 2022-04-07), p. 35-44
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    In: Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology, Sciencedomain International, ( 2022-04-07), p. 35-44
    Abstract: Aim: This study investigated the knowledge of occupational hazard and safety practice, and also determines the relationship between knowledge of occupational hazard and safety practice among abattoir workers in Katagum LGA, Bauchi State, Nigeria. Study Design: A descriptive cross sectional study design was used for the study. Methodology: A semi-structured, self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data from 165 eligible respondents comprising all people working in the selected abattoirs in Katagum LGA. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select the participants for the study. Pearson Correlation Coefficient was used to determine the relationship between knowledge of occupational hazards and safety practice. Results: The results show that 55(36.2%) of the respondents were between the ages of 30-39, majority of the respondents 148(97.4%) were male. 146 (96.0%) of the abattoir workers revealed that there are hazards associated with their work. Cut/injuries were known by most of the respondents 128(84.2%). About one-fifth 18 (11.8%) of the respondents have poor knowledge, 75 (49.3%) have fair knowledge, while 59 (38.8%) have good knowledge of occupational hazards. About 35.5% of the respondents used Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while performing their duty. The statistical computation for Pearson correlation coefficient (with r value of 0.138) shows that there is positive relationship between knowledge of occupational hazard and safety practice. Conclusion: In conclusion, majority of the respondents reported that there are hazards associated with their work, have good knowledge of occupational hazards, and high level of personal hygiene practice. But the use of PPE (especially apron, face mask, hand gloves and safety boots) was very low among the respondents. Thus, we recommended that the use of PPE and other preventive measures should be strongly encouraged as well as routine medical examination/checkup of abattoir workers in Katagum LGA of Bauchi State. Ante mortem and post mortem inspection on all animals should be carry-out before and after slaughter.
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    ISSN: 2457-1024
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.9734/cjast/2022/v41i731677
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    Publisher: Sciencedomain International
    Publication Date: 2022
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    Improving the timeliness and completeness of childhood vaccination through color-coded bracelets: a pilot study among Fulani tribe populations in Nigeria
    PAGEPress Publications ; 2023
    In:  Journal of Public Health in Africa ( 2023-05-03)
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    In: Journal of Public Health in Africa, PAGEPress Publications, ( 2023-05-03)
    Abstract: Background. Childhood immunization remains one of the most cost-effective public health interventions. Globally, millions of children are not being reached with safe and effective vaccines and Nigeria has the highest number of unprotected children. Objective. The effects of locally adapted intervention on vaccination timeliness and completeness were studied amongst Fulani populations across six health facilities in two districts of Bauchi State, Nigeria. Methods. The intervention group consisted of newborns who received 5-colour-coded bracelets representing different immunization contacts, while the control group has no bracelets. Vaccination rates across contacts were followed for 11 months. In addition, mothers of children in the intervention group were voluntarily recruited as peer to peer mobilizers (PPM). Results. 435 children were studied. Vaccination completeness was higher in the intervention group compared to the control group at all contacts during follow-up. The difference was strongest at the 5th contact, with 158/256 (62%) children in the intervention group completing, compared to 73/179 (41%) in the control group (p 〈 0.0001). Timeliness of vaccination was better in the intervention group compared to the control, which reached statistical significance at 2nd and 3rd vaccination contacts (p 〈 0.05). 68% of women volunteered as PPM and recruited 82 additional children for vaccination. Conclusion. This study has demonstrated the feasibility of a composite intervention (bracelets & PPM) to increase the completeness and timeliness of childhood immunization and provided preliminary evidence for its efficacy amongst Fulani populations in Nigeria. Findings from this pilot study should be confirmed through a larger cluster randomized controlled trial.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2038-9930 , 2038-9922
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.4081/jphia.2023.2079
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    Publisher: PAGEPress Publications
    Publication Date: 2023
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    Mathematical modelling of COVID-19 transmission and control strategies in the population of Bauchi State, Nigeria
    PAGEPress Publications ; 2020
    In:  Annals of African Medical Research Vol. 3, No. 1 ( 2020-10-05)
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    In: Annals of African Medical Research, PAGEPress Publications, Vol. 3, No. 1 ( 2020-10-05)
    Abstract: The novel SARS-COV-2 has since been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). The virus has spread from Wuhan city in China in December 2019 to no fewer than 200 countries as at June 2020 and still counting. Nigeria is currently experiencing a rapid spread of the virus amidst weak health system and more than 80% of population leaving on less than 1USD per day. To help understand the behavior of the virus in resource limited settings, we modelled the outbreak of COVID-19 and effects of control strategies in Bauchi state at north-eastern Nigeria. Using the real data of Bauchi state COVID-19 project, this research work extends the epidemic SEIR model by introducing new parameters based on the transmission dynamics of the novel COVID-19 pandemic and preventive measures. The total population of Bauchi State at the time of the study, given by is compartmentalized into five (5) different compartments as follows: Susceptible (S), Exposed (E), Infectious (I), Quarantined (Q) and Recovered (R). The new model is SEIQR. N = S → E → I → Q → R Data was collected by accessing Bauchi state electronic database of COVID-19 project to derive all the model parameters, while analysis and model building was done using Maple software. At the time of this study, it was found that the reproduction number R, for COVID-19 in Bauchi state, is 2.6 × 10-5. The reproduction number R decreased due to the application of control measures. The compartmental SEIRQ model in this study, which is a deterministic system of linear differential equations, has a continuum of disease-free equilibria, which is rigorously shown to be locallyasymptotically stable as the epidemiological threshold, known as the control reproduction number R= 0.0000026 is less than unity. The implication of this study is that the COVID-19 pandemic can be effectively controlled in Bauchi, since is R 〈 1. Contact tracing and isolation must be increased as the models shows, the rise in infected class is a sign of high vulnerability of the population. Unless control measures are stepped up, despite high rate of recovery as shown by this study, infection rate will keep increasing as currently there is a no vaccine for COVID-19.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2611-6642 , 2612-5498
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.4081/aamr.2020.120
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    Publisher: PAGEPress Publications
    Publication Date: 2020
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    Profile of children with COVID-19 infection: a cross sectional study from North-East Nigeria
    Pan African Medical Journal ; 2020
    In:  Pan African Medical Journal Vol. 35 ( 2020)
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    In: Pan African Medical Journal, Pan African Medical Journal, Vol. 35 ( 2020)
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1937-8688
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.11604/pamj.supp.2020.35.2.25350
    Language: English
    Publisher: Pan African Medical Journal
    Publication Date: 2020
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    Comparative study on sero-prevalence and risk factors of HIV/AIDs between intra-city and long-distance commercial drivers in Kano State
    GSC Online Press ; 2023
    In:  International Journal of Science and Research Archive Vol. 9, No. 2 ( 2023-7-30), p. 077-089
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    In: International Journal of Science and Research Archive, GSC Online Press, Vol. 9, No. 2 ( 2023-7-30), p. 077-089
    Abstract: Background: the transportation industry is primarily a male-dominated industry, of which drivers are at risk of contracting HIV. They spend a lot of time away from their wives or partners due to the nature of their occupation. Identifying risk factors of HIV among both the long distance and intra-city commercial drivers could provide strategies for effective prevention and control. Aim: this study assessed the Sero-prevalence and risk factors of HIV infection among commercial drivers in Kano Central Senatorial District. Method: Cross-sectional comparative study design was used. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 434 study participants from each category. Results: a total of 407 LDDs and 418 Intra-city drivers participated in the study. The mean and standard deviation of age of the respondents in the LDDs and Intra-city drivers groups were 42.3± 11.2 and 42.0 ± 11.3 years respectively. The sero-prevalence of HIV between LDDs and Intra-city drivers was found to be 12.5% and 6.7% respectively. The LDDs were two times at risk of being HIV Sero-positive (OR=2.00 95% CI of OR 1.20 – 3.33, p 〈 0.05) than the Intra-city drivers. On adjusting for the confounding effects for LDDs group using logistic regression analysis, the risk factors for HIV were marital status of single [AOR=4.25; (95% CI: 1.97- 9.31)] and separated [ AOR=6.07; (95% CI: 5.26-16.45)] , monthly income [ 〉 100,000.00 AOR=6.11; (95% CI: 1.53-41.97)] and history of extra-marital sex [AOR=4.01; (95% CI: 6.07-10.43)] . While on adjusting for the confounding effects for Intra-city drivers group using logistic regression analysis, educational status [post-secondary AOR=0.33; (95% CI: 0.16-0.89)], marital status [separated AOR=3.00; (95% CI: 5.26-16.33)] , working experience [ 11-20 years AOR=4.10; (95% CI: 1.19-18.25)], history of extra-marital sex [AOR=4.97; (95% CI: 6.07-10.43)] and use of drugs or alcohol [AOR=3.98; (95% CI: 2.04-12.43)]. Conclusion: the establishment of STI clinics in strategic locations, as well as making condoms available, accessible, affordable, and acceptable for use by this group of people in our society, should all be part of the prevention strategy. Government and all key stakeholders must take appropriate measures to educate this occupational group in order to change and improve their sexual behaviors.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2582-8185
    URL: Issue
    URL: Journal
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2023.9.2
    DOI: 10.30574/ijsra
    DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2023.9.2.0514
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    Willingness to pay for routine immunization services in Kano State: A contingent valuation survey
    GSC Online Press ; 2023
    In:  World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews Vol. 19, No. 1 ( 2023-7-30), p. 302-314
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    In: World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, GSC Online Press, Vol. 19, No. 1 ( 2023-7-30), p. 302-314
    Abstract: Background: willingness to pay for routine immunization services is the maximum amount a household or individual is hypothetically prepared to give up to benefit from routine immunization services. Determining the monetary value of given healthcare services such as vaccinations create challenges to health policymakers, particularly in developing countries. Objective: to determine the amount residents of urban areas in Kano State are willing to pay for routine immunization and its associated determinants. Method: a cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out among 418 residents of urban areas in Kano State. Contingent Valuation Method and Logit regression was used to estimate the respondent’s willingness to pay for routine immunization services and its associated determinants. Results: about 50.5% of the respondents were willing to pay for routine immunization services. Respondents were willing to pay an average of twenty two thousand one hundred and six Naira eighty Kobo with standard deviation of twelve thousand nine hundred and ninety seven Naira eighty Kobo only. (N22106.8 ± 12997.8). The determinants of WTP for routine immunization services include educational status, monthly income, place of delivery, health care expenditure and knowledge on benefit of routine immunization services and the age of the head of household. Also, the pseudo-adjusted coefficient of determination revealed was 0.235. Conclusion: health care providers and other relevant stakeholders should sensitize people in order to increase awareness on the importance of routine immunization services; this will improve the overall health status of children below the age of five years.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2581-9615
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    URL: Journal
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    DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2023.19.1
    DOI: 10.30574/wjarr
    DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2023.19.1.1320
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    Retrospective trend analysis of HIV viral load suppression among antiretroviral therapy clients in Bauchi State, Nigeria
    PAGEPress Publications ; 2021
    In:  Annals of African Medical Research Vol. 3, No. 2 ( 2021-02-24)
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    In: Annals of African Medical Research, PAGEPress Publications, Vol. 3, No. 2 ( 2021-02-24)
    Abstract: The negative effects of HIV have affected all spheres of public lives such as individual health, economy and the employment opportunity globally. The most common way to tackle the disease is the use of Antiretroviral Therapy (ART), this has proved to be an effective way to manage HIV worldwide. The use of ART has substantially suppressed the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Viral Load (VL) and reduced the risk of HIV infection. This study evaluates the trends analysis of HIV Viral load suppression among ART Clients in Bauchi State Nigeria for the year 2017. The study used 18 healthcare facilities providing Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) in Bauchi State. The population comprises all people living with HIV/AIDS who are residents in the study area of the 18 healthcare facilities and a convenient sampling method were used. The study found that highest number of viral load suppression existed in Toro General Hospital, even though all the sample health facilities considered in the study recorded viral load suppression. The study also tested for percentage proportion of TB/HIV coinfection among people on ART with suppressed viral loads (1000c/mL) and found that in all the 18 healthcare facilities except Jama’are General Hospital, presumptive TB/HIV co-infection recorded higher proportion compare to active TB/HIV co-infection among people on ART with suppressed viral loads (1000c/mL). The study recommends that for UNAIDS target of 90-90-90 to be achieved to help end the HIV epidemics, aggressive strategies should be put in place to improve adherence to ART by patients and access to viral load monitoring should also be improved in order to detect the patients with risk of HIV.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2611-6642 , 2612-5498
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.4081/aamr.2020.129
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    Publisher: PAGEPress Publications
    Publication Date: 2021
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    Effect of training and supportive supervision on knowledge and practice of integrated diseases surveillance and response among primary health care workers in Kano State, Nigeria
    PAGEPress Publications ; 2018
    In:  Annals of African Medical Research Vol. 1, No. 2 ( 2018-12-19)
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    In: Annals of African Medical Research, PAGEPress Publications, Vol. 1, No. 2 ( 2018-12-19)
    Abstract: Communicable diseases continue to be major causes of, morbidity, mortality and rising health-care costs especially in developing countries. Integrated Diseases Surveillance and Response (IDSR) strategy was endorsed by Nigeria in 1998, as a means of strengthening communicable disease surveillance and response in order to make it more sensitive at all levels of government. A quasi-experimental study design was used to assess the effect of training and supportive supervision on knowledge and practice of IDSR among Primary Health Care (PHC) workers. Data was collected using an interviewer-administered questionnaire, and analyzed with the aid of Epi info version 3.5.3. Statistical significance was set at P 〈 0.05. The mean knowledge score of IDSR at baseline was 28.9±9.7 in the study and 27.4±10.5 in the control group. However, after the intervention, it improved to 51.3±11.8 in the study and slightly changed to 27.1±10.6 in the control group (P 〈 0.05). While, with regards to practice of IDSR, the mean practice scores improved in the study group from 6.43±1.25 to 16.37±3.86 after intervention (P 〈 0.05). In the control group, however, the mean practice score changed from 6.89±1.36 to 8.45±2.75 (P 〈 0.05) at the end of the study. The proportion of some IDSR core activity and supportive function changed from 0% and 16.6% to the standard benchmark of 80%. Training and retraining of health workers on IDSR were recommended as well as periodic supportive supervisory approach in order to enhance health workers capacity.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2611-6642 , 2612-5498
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    DOI: 10.4081/aamr.2018.30
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    Publisher: PAGEPress Publications
    Publication Date: 2018
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