High blood pressure awareness among residents in Lagos State, Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 66 (4/5) ◽  
pp. 235-250
Author(s):  
Yetunde Abosede Zaid
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Good Health ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Lagos State ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Purpose This study examines the level of awareness about high blood pressure and the role of librarians in the dissemination of health information among residents in Lagos State, Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach The population comprised high blood pressure patients at the University of Lagos Teaching Hospital in Lagos State, Nigeria. A sample of 900 patients was taken from the existing population of high blood pressure patients comprising male and female aged 15-55 years and above. Data for the study were collected through the use of a structured questionnaire. Few in-depth interviews were also conducted to enrich the data from the structured questionnaire. Some descriptive statistical techniques were used to analyze the data obtained from the structured questionnaire, while the data obtained from the in-depth interviews were subjected to content analysis. Findings The findings revealed that awareness about high blood pressure was generally low among the study population. It was also discovered that the librarians working in the medical and public libraries in Lagos State provided information services to members of the communities. However, the librarians affirmed that their role in the dissemination of information to the public was inadequate. Research limitations/implications The study was limited to the high blood pressure patients at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, while the patients attending other hospitals in Lagos State were not included as a result of time factor and lack of funding for the research. The views of the excluded category of patients on the level of awareness of high blood pressure may vary. Originality/value Good health is the bedrock of human development, and awareness is the first step in the battle against the scourge of ill-health. Recognizing the need for increased level of awareness and the value of disseminating useful information are vital to patients in the management of high blood pressure.

scholarly journals PRESENTATION AND OUTCOME OF PREECLAMPSIA: A FIVE –YEAR REVIEW IN UDUTH, SOKOTO

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tunau KA ◽  
Sulaiman R ◽  
Garba JA ◽  
Aliyu FB ◽  
Panti AA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Retrospective Study ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Neonatal Morbidity ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
North West ◽  
Hypertensive Disorders ◽  
Hypertensive Disorders In Pregnancy ◽  
In Pregnancy

Background: Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy are multi-organ, heterogeneous disorder of pregnancy associated with significant maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. Pre-eclampsia is a condition which typically occurs after 20 weeks of gestation and is characterized by high blood pressure and significant proteinuria. Objective: The aim of the study was to find out the outcome of pregnancies complicated by pre-eclampsia in the teaching hospital in Sokoto, North-West Nigeria. Methods: A five-year retrospective study on the presentation and outcome of management of pre-eclampsia carried out in Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH) between 1st January 2010 and 31st December 2014.

PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF HYPERTENSION W. S. R. TO AYURVEDA: REVIEW ARTICLE

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (06) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Sandip Tawade
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Healthy Person ◽  
Review Article ◽  
Unhealthy Lifestyle ◽  
The World

Ayurveda is not only an ancient medical science but it is a complete life science.The main aim of Ayurveda is to maintain the health of a healthy person & to cure the disease of diseased person. From last few decades due to globalisation there is drastic change in working pattern, dietary habits & lifestyle. According to a new research, lifestyle diseases replaced traditional health risk factors resulting in an increase in incidents of diseases & deaths in India in the last two decades. Now most of the diseases & deaths are caused by High Blood Pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, alcohol use and poor diet. Unhealthy lifestyle is the root cause of many diseases broadly termed as lifestyle disorder. Hypertension is the most common lifestyle disease affecting population all over the world. About 26.4% of the world adult population in 2020 had hypertension and 29.2% were projected to have this condition by 2025. India is labeled as global capital of hypertension. The Ayurveda concentrates on achieving the promotion of health, prevention and management of disease for a healthy and happy life in the ailing society. The principals of Ayurveda are focused on maintaining good health by good diet and good lifestyle. Proper dietary habits, proper exercise, Yoga, Meditation along with Ayurveda herbs can be beneficial to balancing of mind, which reduce stress and maintain the blood pressure. The present review article is aimed that the planning of proper herbal medications as per Ayurveda guidelines will definitely control the high blood pressure without any hazardous side effects of drugs.

scholarly journals Clinical and biological profiles of older adults aged 50 and over compared to those under 50 in people living with HIV attending Kinshasa University Teaching Hospital (DR Congo)

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 087-095
Author(s):  
Mbula MMK ◽  
Longo-Mbenza B ◽  
Situakibanza HNT ◽  
Mananga GL ◽  
Makulo JRR ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Stage 4 ◽  
History Of ◽  
Student’S T ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Student’S T Test

Background: The survival of people living with HIV (PLWHIVs) is increased and Health systems will have to deal with the early-aging-associated medical conditions. Objective: The objective of this study is to compare the clinical and biological profiles of PLWHIVs aged 50 and over and those aged less than 50 years. Material and methods: This study conducted at Kinshasa University Teaching Hospital (KUTH) covers 6 years. The clinical and biological characteristics of PLWHIVs aged 50 and over were compared with those under 50. Statistical analysis used the means ± SD, the calculation of frequencies, Student’s t-test and Chi-square. Results: PLWHIVs aged 50 or over represented 35.1%. Their average age was 58.0 ± 4.8 years. Women predominate among those under 50 and men among those 50 and over. Married people were more numerous (54% among those under 50). There were more unemployed (50% of PLHIV under 50). Patients 50 years and older were significantly classified as WHO stage 4 with a high frequency of history of tuberculosis, genital herpes, high blood pressure, smoking, vomiting, hepatomegaly, moderate elevation of diastolic blood pressure (DBP) and sytolic blood pressure (SBP), tuberculosis and anemia. Those under 50 had a significantly increased frequency of shingles, hepatitis B-hepatitis C, headaches and more survivals. The mean of Hb, HDL-C, and CD4s+ were significantly lower in patients 50 years and older, and urea, LDL-C, and ALAT levels were significantly higher. Conclusion: The average age was higher from 50 years old. These PLWHIVs were more frequently in WHO stage 4 with more common TB and anemia. Their Hb, HDL-C, and CD4s+ levels were lower while their urea, LDL-C and ALAT levels were significantly elevated.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practice towards child adoption amongst women attending infertility clinics in Lagos State, Nigeria

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adenike O. Omosun ◽  
Odeyemi Kofoworola
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Teaching Hospitals ◽  
Alternative Form ◽  
Public Health Importance ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Lagos State ◽  
Child Adoption ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Child adoption is a recommended alternative form of infertility management. Infertility is of public health importance in Nigeria and many other developing nations. This is a result of its high prevalence and especially because of its serious social implications as the African society places a passionate premium on procreation in any family setting. Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice of child adoption amongst women attending infertility clinics in teaching hospitals in Lagos State and to determine the factors that influence their attitude and practice towards it.Method: A cross-sectional descriptive design was used. Data were collected by using a structured questionnaire which was interviewer-administered. The study was conducted in the two teaching hospitals in Lagos State (LUTH [Lagos University Teaching Hospital] and LASUTH [Lagos State University Teaching Hospital]) from amongst 350 women attending the gynaecological clinics. All the patients under management for infertility at the gynaecology clinics during the period of the study were interviewed.Results: Many respondents (85.7%) had heard of child adoption and 59.3% of them knew the correct meaning of the term. More than half of the respondents (68.3%) said that they could love an adopted child but less than half of them (33.7%) were willing to consider adoption. Only 13.9% has ever adopted a child. The major reason given for their unwillingness to adopt was their desire to have their own biological child. Factors that were favourable towards child adoption were Igbo tribe identity, an age above 40 years, duration of infertility above 15 years, and knowing the correct meaning of child adoption.Conclusion: There is a poor attitude to adoption even amongst infertile couples. Interventions need to be implemented to educate the public on child adoption, to improve their attitude towards adoption and to make it more acceptable.

Health Systems and Public Health Thinking

Pained ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 67-68
Author(s):  
Michael D. Stein ◽  
Sandro Galea
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Medication Adherence ◽  
Health System ◽  
Public Good ◽  
Health Systems ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Appointment Keeping

This chapter addresses how homelessness affects health. The disordered lives of homeless patients disrupt appointment-keeping and medication adherence, even as they generate need for more treatment by driving health challenges like depression, high blood pressure, and hospitalizations. As such, some health systems have begun to address the link between homelessness and health. One Boston health system, for example, announced plans to subsidize housing for the patients for whom it is accountable, to give this population some measure of the shelter and stability necessary for good health. As a society, people tend to forget that health is a public good supported by their collective investment in resources such as education, the environment, and, indeed, housing. Health systems can help people remember, by investing in these resources, to improve the health of patients. Indeed, health systems can direct people toward a better understanding of what truly shapes health, but it is ultimately the people’s responsibility to act on that knowledge and build a world that generates health.

Use of e-government services: the role of trust

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 622-633 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mercy Mpinganjira
Keyword(s):  
African Countries ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Public ◽  
Government Services ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Online Channel ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the role of trust in understanding usage of e-government services in South Africa. Of interest are services that involve two way interactions between citizens and government. Design/methodology/approach – Qualitative and quantitative data were collected from members of the public using in-depth interviews and a structured questionnaire, respectively. Findings – The findings show that trust in internet and in government as a provider of e-services are important factors that differentiates users and non-users of e-government services. The two factors are also significantly related to willingness to start using e-government services. Trust in e-service provider unlike trust in internet was however found to be a stronger differentiator of users and non-users and to have a stronger relationship with willingness to start using e-government services. Practical implications – Efforts aimed at promoting use of e-government services need to be based on a good understanding of factors that impact on citizens’ decisions in this regard. Such efforts need to include activities targeted at improving people’s trust in government’s ability to provide reliable and secure e-services. Originality/value – While provision of government services using the online channel is a growing phenomenon in most African countries, not much research has been done into what governments should focus on in order to entice more citizens to take up this channel. This study contributes to addressing this gap.

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