Factors associated with direct use of laptop on the lap among male university undergraduates in Southwestern Nigeria

In this review, hospital case records of 202 adult tetanus managed between January 1990 and December 2001 in a tertiary institution in Southwestern Nigeria were reviewed. The mean age of the patients was 36.1±17.8 years with male:female ratio of 2.2:1 and an overall mortality rate of 64%. Patients with unfavourable outcomes spent 4.5±0.41 days compared with 16.6±1.2 days by those who survived. Factors associated with poor prognosis are age >60 years ( P=0.029), incubation period <7 days ( P=0.007), period of onset <48 h ( P=0.0001), tachycardia with pulse rate >120/min ( P=0.001) and spasm ( P=0.002). Gender ( P=0.11), post-injury vaccination ( P=0.48) and types of antibiotics administered ( P=0.49) were not significantly associated with increased mortality. The three most common complications were aspiration pneumonitis, sepsis and urinary bladder obstruction while complications with highest mortality (100%) were sepsis and cardiac arrest.

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An ST131 clade and a Phylogroup A clade bearing a novel Escherichia coli O-antigen cluster predominate among bloodstream E. coli isolates from southwest Nigeria hospitals

10.1101/2021.11.07.21265989 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Ayorinde O. Afolayan ◽

Aaron O. Aboderin ◽

Anderson O. Oaikhena ◽

Erkison Ewomazino Odih ◽

Veronica O. Ogunleye ◽

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Keyword(s):

Escherichia Coli ◽

High Risk ◽

Antimicrobial Resistance ◽

Bloodstream Infections ◽

Whole Genome ◽

Southwestern Nigeria ◽

Common Cause ◽

E Coli ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Southwest Nigeria

Escherichia coli bloodstream infections are typically attributed to a limited number of lineages that carry virulence factors associated with invasion and, in recent years, are increasingly multiply antimicrobial resistant. In Nigeria, E. coli is a common cause of bloodstream infections but the identity of circulating clones is largely unknown and surveillance of their antimicrobial resistance has been limited. We verified, susceptibility-tested and whole genome-sequenced 68 bloodstream E. coli isolates recovered between 2016 and 2018 at three sentinel sites in southwestern Nigeria. Resistance to antimicrobials commonly used in Nigeria was high, reaching 100 % (n = 67) for trimethoprim, 92.5 % (n = 62) for ampicillin, 79.1 % (n = 53) for ciprofloxacin, and 55.2 % (n = 37) for aminoglycosides. All the isolates were susceptible to carbapenems and colistin. The strain set included isolates from globally disseminated high-risk clones including those belonging to ST12 (n=2), ST131 (n=12), and ST648 (n = 4). Twenty-three (33.82%) of the isolates clustered within two clades. The first of these consisted of ST131 strains, comprised of O16:H5 and O25:H4 sub-lineages. The second was an ST10-ST167 complex clade comprised of strains carrying capsular genes that may have originated in Klebsiella. We additionally determined that four ST90 strains from one sentinel represented a retrospectively detected outbreak. Our data demonstrate that a broad repertoire of invasive E. coli isolates cause bloodstream infections in southwest Nigeria. In addition to pandemic lineages, particularly ST131, these include a previously undescribed lineage. Genomic surveillance is valuable for tracking these and other clones and for outbreak identification.

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Prevalence, Pattern and Factors Associated with Psychiatric Disorders among Persons Arrested for Violent Crimes in Ife/Modakeke Area, Southwestern Nigeria

Journal of Behavioral and Brain Science ◽

10.4236/jbbs.2014.412052 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 04 (12) ◽

pp. 535-543

Author(s):

Musiliu Adejare Lawal ◽

Samuel Kolawole Mosaku ◽

Bolanle Adeyemi Ola ◽

Olufemi Morakinyo

Keyword(s):

Psychiatric Disorders ◽

Violent Crimes ◽

Southwestern Nigeria ◽

Factors Associated

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Glycemic control and its association with sociodemographics, comorbid conditions, and medication adherence among patients with type 2 diabetes in southwestern Nigeria

Journal of International Medical Research ◽

10.1177/03000605211044040 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 49 (10) ◽

pp. 030006052110440

Author(s):

Azeez Oyemomi Ibrahim ◽

Segun Mattew Agboola ◽

Olayide Toyin Elegbede ◽

Waheed Olalekan Ismail ◽

Tosin Anthony Agbesanwa ◽

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Keyword(s):

Type 2 Diabetes ◽

Medication Adherence ◽

Glycemic Control ◽

Older Age ◽

Poor Glycemic Control ◽

Comorbid Conditions ◽

Southwestern Nigeria ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Poor Medication Adherence

Objective We determined the prevalence of poor glycemic control and associations with sociodemographics, comorbid conditions, and medication adherence among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) at a tertiary hospital in southwestern Nigeria. Methods We conducted a retrospective observational study among 300 patients with T2DM using systematic random sampling. We used a semi-structured questionnaire to collect information on respondents’ sociodemographic profile, lifestyle, comorbid conditions, and antidiabetic medications. Adherence was determined using the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale. Fasting blood samples were tested using a glycated hemoglobin marker. Multivariate logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with poor glycemic control. Results Respondents’ mean age was 61.9 ± 11.8 years. The prevalence of poor glycemic control was 40.0% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 34.4%–45.8%). The adjusted odds ratio (95% CI) for factors associated with poor glycemic control was 2.522 (1.402–4.647) for older age, 1.882 (1.021–3.467) for low income, 1.734 (1.013–3.401) for obesity, 2.014 (1.269–5.336) for non-initiation of insulin therapy, and 1.830 (1.045–3.206) for poor medication adherence. Conclusion Older age, lower income, obesity, non-initiation of insulin, and poor medication adherence were associated with poor glycemic control. These variables may help clinicians identify patients at high risk of poor glycemic control.

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Push and pull factors associated with farm technologies’ utilisation among rice farmers in southwestern Nigeria

African Renaissance ◽

10.31920/2516-5305/2019/sin2a6 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol SI (2) ◽

pp. 103-125

Author(s):

Gbenga A. Oye ◽

Aminat O. Adesoji ◽

Solomon A. Adesoji

Keyword(s):

Pull Factors ◽

Southwestern Nigeria ◽

Push And Pull Factors ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Rice Farmers ◽

Push And Pull

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Risk factors associated with procuring university hostel facilities through build-operate-transfer model

Journal of Engineering Design and Technology ◽

10.1108/jedt-05-2018-0079 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

pp. 136-154

Author(s):

Akintayo Opawole ◽

Kahilu Kajimo-Shakantu ◽

Oluwaseyi Olalekan Alao ◽

Chinanu Patience Ogbaje

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Mitigation Measures ◽

Primary Data ◽

Transfer Model ◽

Item Score ◽

Southwestern Nigeria ◽

Content Type ◽

Simplified Approach ◽

Factors Associated

PurposeThe build-operate-transfer (BOT) model is fast becoming a sustainable tool for remedying the deficiencies of public financing of hostel facilities in Nigeria. Being a new concept in Nigeria, this study aims to assess clients’ organizations perspective of risk factors associated with BOT model with a view to providing information for their effective management.Design/methodology/approachQuantitative descriptive analysis was used, which was based on primary data obtained through questionnaire survey. The respondents included architects, engineers (structural/civil/mechanical/electrical), builders and quantity surveyors who were officials in the physical planning development and works departments of five sampled universities in the southwestern Nigeria who executed at least one BOT hostel project. A total number of 45 copies of questionnaire were administered, out of which 35 copies representing a response rate of 77.8 per cent were retrieved. Data analysis was undertaken using descriptive statistics: percentages, mean item score and relative importance index.FindingsSeverity of the risk factors specific to BOT model for hostel development was revealed. Besides, conceptual allocations and mitigation measures were suggested against each risk factor.Practical implicationsPrivate sector investor would find the results of this research useful in preparing robust BOT contract packages through the understanding of the nature of risk factors associated with the procurement model.Originality/valueWith limited evaluation of BOT in hostel facilities procurement, this study developed a simplified approach to management of risk factors associated with BOT model in the education sector.

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A cross-sectional study of the prevalence, density and risk factors associated with malaria transmission in urban communities of Ibadan, Southwestern Nigeria

10.21203/rs.3.rs-74176/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Oluwaseun Awosolu ◽

Zary Shariman Yahaya ◽

Farah Haziqah Meor Termizi ◽

Iyabo Adepeju Simon-Oke ◽

Comfort Fakunle

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Urban Communities ◽

Parasite Density ◽

Malaria Infection ◽

Sub Saharan Africa ◽

Binary Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Age Group ◽

Southwestern Nigeria ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated

Abstract Background Malaria is a serious global public health challenge which causes great morbidity and mortality worldwide particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. This study was designed to determine the prevalence, parasite density and risk factors associated with malaria infection transmission among residents of two urban communities of Ibadan, southwestern Nigeria. Methods A cross-sectional hospital-based study was carried out on 300 participants. Blood samples were obtained. Thick and thin blood films were prepared and viewed using the standard parasitological technique of microscopy. Moreover, data on sociodemographic and environmental variables were obtained using standard questionnaire. Results Of the 300 participants examined, a total of 165 (55.0%) were found positive for Plasmodium falciparum with a mean (S.D) parasite density of 1814.70 (1829.117) parasite/µL of blood. The prevalence and parasite density of malaria infection was statistically significant (P < 0.05) in relation to age group. Obviously, malaria infection decreases as age increasing with ≤ 5 years having the highest prevalence and mean parasite density. Similarly, in relation to gender, males significantly (P < 0.05) had higher prevalence (60.2%) and mean (S.D) parasite density of malaria infection [2157.73 (1659.570) parasite/µL of blood] compared to females. Additionally, those without formal education had the highest prevalence (73.0%) and mean (S.D) parasite density of infection [2626.96 (2442.195) parasite/µL of blood]. The binary logistic regression analysis showed that age group 6–10 (COR 0.066, 95% CI: 0.007–0.635), presence of streams (COR 0.225, 95% CI: 0.103–0.492), distance from streams within ≤ 1 Km (COR 0.283, 95% CI: 0.122–0.654) and travel to rural area (COR 4.689, 95% CI: 2.430–9.049) were the major risk factors. Conclusions Malaria infection is apparently endemic in the study area and greatly influenced by rural-urban movement. Multifaceted and integrated control strategy should be adopted. Health education on mosquito prevention and use of chemoprophylaxis before and during travel to rural areas are important.

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