scholarly journals Seroprevalence of brucellosis and associated factors among livestock slaughtered in Oko-Oba abattoir, Lagos State, southwestern Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenneth Onyebuchi Ukwueze ◽  
Olayinka Olabisi Ishola ◽  
Magbagbeola David Dairo ◽  
Emmanuel Jolaoluwa Awosanya ◽  
Simeon Idowu Cadmus
BJPsych Open ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
pp. 385-389 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abiodun O. Adewuya ◽  
Bolanle A. Ola ◽  
Olurotimi A. Coker ◽  
Olayinka Atilola ◽  
Mathew P. Zachariah ◽  
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BackgroundTo combat the increasing rate of suicide, basic data on suicidal behaviours reflecting the uniqueness of the locality are needed in sub-Saharan Africa.AimsTo assess the prevalence of suicidal ideation and associated factors.MethodAdults (n=11 246) from the five administrative divisions of Lagos State completed questionnaires detailing suicidal ideation, socio-demographic details, common mental disorders (depression, anxiety and somatic symptoms), alcohol and psychoactive substance use disorders and disability.ResultsThe weighted prevalence of current suicidal ideation was 7.28% (s.e. 0.27). Independently associated factors were older age, being female, not married, low occupational group, depression, anxiety, somatic symptoms and disability.ConclusionsDespite the validity of cross-national surveys, there is need for individual countries to generate complementary local data to explain variability in rates and risk factors in order to plan for suicide prevention or develop timely and effective response.


2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 43-47
Author(s):  
Oyetunde T. Oyeyemi ◽  
Edet J. Etim

AbstractBackground: Malaria and HIV/AIDS are two major diseases that represent serious public health threats in Nigeria. They have been ascribed diseases of poverty, and therefore their distribution is expected to be overlapping.Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of malaria parasites and HIV among febrile patients in the Ikeja area of Lagos State, Nigeria.Materials and Methods: The study was conducted on 300 patients attending medical consultation and referred to blood screening for malaria parasites at Reddington Hospital, Lagos State. Malaria parasites were identified microscopically, and HIV screening was carried out using rapid diagnostic tests (RDT).Results: The prevalence of malaria and HIV was 98.7% and 3.7%, respectively. All HIV-positive individuals were also infected by malaria parasites. Mean parasitemia was significantly higher in HIV-positive individuals (16,507.9 ± 2,280.7 P/μL) than in HIV-negative subjects (3,252.505 ± 236.3 P/μL) (p <0.05).Conclusions: Our results suggest that HIV-infected individuals are more susceptible to infection with malaria parasites. Prompt HIV management is necessary in malaria-endemic areas to reduce disease severity in case of coinfection with HIV.


2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 50 ◽  
Author(s):  
F.A. Olatona ◽  
A. Sosanya ◽  
O.O. Sholeye ◽  
O.E. Obrutu ◽  
K.E. Nnoaham

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