scholarly journals Factors associated with a confirmed Lassa fever outbreak in Eguare community of Esan West, Edo State, Nigeria: January-March, 2019

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henry Uguru Ekechi ◽  
Charles Ibeneme ◽  
Biodun Ogunniyi ◽  
Emmanuel Awosanya ◽  
Babatunde Gbadebo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lassa Fever ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Edo State

scholarly journals Risk factors for Lassa fever in endemic communities of Edo State, Nigeria

2014 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
pp. 258-259 ◽  
Author(s):  
E.A. Tobin ◽  
D. Asogun ◽  
C. Happi ◽  
E. Ogbaini ◽  
S. Gunther
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Lassa Fever ◽  
Edo State

Lassa fever outbreak, Edo State, Nigeria, 2016

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bosede Agnes Alowooye ◽  
Jude Onwujei ◽  
Bountain Tebeda ◽  
Ephraim Ogbaini ◽  
Danny Asogun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lassa Fever ◽  
Edo State

Descriptive analysis of Lassa fever outbreak data in Edo State, Nigeria, 2016

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Abiodun Seriki ◽  
Lilian Okeke ◽  
Osamwonyi Irowa
Keyword(s):  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Lassa Fever ◽  
Edo State

Lassa fever outbreak and challenges of effective infection control in an isolation ward, Edo State, 2016

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bountain Welcome Tebeda ◽  
Bosede Alowooye ◽  
Jude Owujei ◽  
Adebola Olayinka ◽  
Patrick Nguku ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Lassa Fever ◽  
Edo State ◽  
Isolation Ward

scholarly journals 52 Years of Lassa Fever Outbreaks in Nigeria, 1969–2020: An Epidemiologic Analysis of the Temporal and Spatial Trends

2021 ◽  
Vol 105 (4) ◽  
pp. 974-985
Author(s):  
Dennis E. Agbonlahor ◽  
George O. Akpede ◽  
Christian T. Happi ◽  
Oyewale Tomori
Keyword(s):  
Case Fatality ◽  
Lassa Fever ◽  
Downward Trend ◽  
Upward Trend ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Spatial Trends ◽  
Temporal And Spatial ◽  
Temporal And Spatial Trends ◽  
Made In ◽  
Epidemiologic Analysis

ABSTRACT. The year 2020 made 52 years since the first report of Lassa fever (LF) outbreaks from Nigeria, but what progress has been made in its control? We sought to answer this through an epidemiologic analysis of the temporal and spatial trends of the outbreaks from 1969 to 2020. The analysis showed an overall strengthening of the outbreaks, hallmarked by the change from irregular to regular annual and from limited local to nationwide outbreaks, while there was a sharp contrast between the upward trend in case numbers and downward trend in case fatality. Pending the availability of effective vaccines, greater effort is required to reverse the upward trend in case numbers and sustain the downward trend in case fatality. We discuss the factors associated with the observed trends as well as the prerequisites for further improvements.

scholarly journals Factors associated with the knowledge and attitude towards Female Genital Mutilation among antenatal clinic attendees in Southern Nigeria

2019 ◽  
pp. 183-192
Author(s):  
AI Obi ◽  
OE Obarisiagbon ◽  
OL Igbinadolor ◽  
KM Fatai ◽  
OO Adesoye
Keyword(s):  
Female Genital Mutilation ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
Cultural Practice ◽  
Health Facilities ◽  
Genital Mutilation ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Benin City ◽  
Edo State ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Female Genital

Background: Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) remains a common cultural practice in Benin City, Edo State and by extension, Nigeria. The knowledge and attitude towards FGM may play significant roles in influencing this harmful socio-cultural practice. Objective: To identify factors associated with knowledge and attitude towards female genital mutilation (FGM) among Antenatal Clinic (ANC) attendees in selected health facilities in Benin City, Edo State. Methods: A facility-based, descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted involving 400 pregnant women recruited by systematic sampling technique from selected health facilities in Benin City, Edo State. A pre-tested, interviewer-administered questionnaire was utilized for data collection from consenting pregnant women attending antenatal care clinics in selected public tertiary and secondary health facilities in the study area. Information related to socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge, and attitude towards FGM were collected. Results: The mean age of the respondents was 30.3±4.8 years. All the respondents were aware of the term Female Genital Mutilation. Two hundred and forty-eight (62%) and 302 (75.5%) had good knowledge and negative attitude towards FGM respectively. Age group (p = 0.005), religion (p = 0.007) and educational status (p <0.001) were identified as significant factors influencing knowledge of FGM while in relation to attitude towards FGM, knowledge of FGM (p<0.001) had significant influence. Conclusion: This study identified a gap between knowledge and attitude towards FGM among the respondents. Good knowledge of FGM significantly influenced attitude towards FGM. There is a need to scale up health sensitization during ANC sessions to bridge the gap identified.

scholarly journals Knowledge and risk factors for Lassa fever amongst students of Federal Polytechnic Auchi, Edo State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-53
Author(s):  
Osi Innocent Alenoghena ◽  
Destiny Ehighalua ◽  
Nyemike Simon Awunor ◽  
Sunday Yerumoh
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Lassa Fever ◽  
Edo State

scholarly journals Spatial and temporal trends of the Lassa fever epidemic in Nigeria 2001 – 2009, with particular reference to the Edo State experience

2010 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. e476-e477 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Akpede ◽  
D. Asogun ◽  
P. Okokhere ◽  
S. Okogbenin ◽  
H. Akpan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Temporal Trends ◽  
Lassa Fever ◽  
Edo State ◽  
Spatial And Temporal Trends ◽  
State Experience

scholarly journals Clinical and Serological Evidence of Lassa Fever in Edo State, Nigeria

2008 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. e332
Author(s):  
D.U. Ehichioya ◽  
S. Omilabu ◽  
D.A. Asogun ◽  
M. Hass ◽  
S. Gunther
Keyword(s):  
Lassa Fever ◽  
Serological Evidence ◽  
Edo State

Descriptive analysis of Lassa fever outbreak data in Edo State, Nigeria, 2016

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Abiodun Seriki ◽  
Lilian Okeke ◽  
Osamwonyi Irowa
Keyword(s):  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Lassa Fever ◽  
Edo State
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