scholarly journals Disclosure of errors in optometric practice in Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 76 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer A. Ebeigbe ◽  
Donald S. Iperepolu
Keyword(s):  
Work Experience ◽  
Professional Lives ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Eye Care ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Benin City ◽  
Adult Participants ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Edo State ◽  
Additional Charges

Background: Human beings are prone to making mistakes, whether in their personal or professional lives. Errors in health care are not uncommon. However, it is not certain if public and professional expectations of disclosure of these errors are met in everyday practice by practitioners.Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate patients’ and optometrists’ attitudes towards disclosure of errors in eye care.Method: This was a qualitative study conducted in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, using focus group discussions (FGDs) and in-depth interviews (IDIs). The study population comprised 24 patients aged 18–42 years, with a mean age (±s.d.) of 38 ± 2.2 years, and 16 eye-care practitioners (ECPs), with a minimum of 5 years’ work experience. The optometrists were aged between 32 and 50 years with a mean age (±s.d.) of 42 ± 2.1 years. Three FGDs were conducted with the adult participants, while 16 IDIs were conducted with ECPs.Results: All participants agreed that errors do occur in eye care. Poor communication between doctors and patients, patients lying to doctors and negligence on the doctor’s part were some of the reasons given for the occurrence of errors in optometric practice. Most of the practitioners (14) agreed that major errors should be disclosed when they occur. While many of the patients (20) would want detailed information about the error, a few (4) would prefer the doctor to rectify the error rather than explaining it to them. Practitioners reported fear of litigation as a factor that could discourage them from disclosing errors. Eighteen patients reported litigation as a last resort, in the event of an error. Both parties agreed that errors caused emotional distress to them and also added that additional charges incurred should be borne by whichever party was the cause of the error.Conclusion: Errors are an unfortunate part of clinical practice. However, if patients were truthful and open in communication with their doctors and if doctors practiced within the ambit of ethical principles, the occurrence of serious errors should be few and far between.

scholarly journals A clinico-epidemiological profile study of venereal genital dermatoses in a tertiary hospital in southern Nigeria: A 5-year review

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Madubuko Cynthia Roli ◽  
Adejumo Oluseyi Ademola
Keyword(s):  
Demographic Data ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Anogenital Wart ◽  
Benin City ◽  
Vaginal Secretions ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Edo State ◽  
Epidemiological Profile ◽  
The University ◽  
Profile Study

Venereal genital dermatoses are cutaneous morbidities contracted and transmitted by sexual contact. They are caused by microorganisms that survive on the skin or mucous membranes, or that are transmitted via semen, vaginal secretions, or blood during sexual intercourse. Data on pattern of presentation and diagnoses of venereal genial dermatoses are limited in Nigeria. The aim of this study was to determine the pattern of presentation of venereal genital dermatoses over a 5-year period in the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. Information extracted from patients’ medical records included socio-demographic data, duration of symptom, distribution of lesions, symptomatology and diagnoses of the venereal genital dermatoses. There were 121 patients with venereal genital dermatoses amongst 1600 new cases seen over the 5-year period constituting a prevalence of 7.6%. The male:female ratio of the study population was 1.5:1 and their mean age was 26.2 ± 10.5 years. The predominant symptoms at presentation were abnormal genital growth in 108 (89.3%), genital ulcer in 12 (9.9%), and genital pain in 11 (9.1%). The common venereal genital dermatoses were anogenital warts in 108 (89.3%) and genital herpes in 11 (9.1%). Venereal genital dermatoses are a relatively common dermatological presentation in UBTH and anogenital wart was the most common type. Venereal genital dermatoses were more common in the young age group and males. The most predominant site of affectation was the vulva in females and penis in males.

scholarly journals A Year Retrospective Study on the Morbidity and Mortality Pattern of Covid-19 Patients in an Isolation Facility in Benin City, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Endurance O. Evbayekha ◽  
Ovie Okorare ◽  
Okelue E. Okobi ◽  
Gabriel Alugba ◽  
Nnenna A. Ukoha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Severity Of Illness ◽  
Adverse Outcomes ◽  
Morbidity And Mortality ◽  
Treatment Facility ◽  
Mortality Pattern ◽  
Benin City ◽  
Duration Of Hospitalization ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Edo State ◽  
Isolation Facility

A year after detecting the first COVID-19 case in Nigeria, data on the trend and pattern of morbidity and mortality are still emerging. Therefore, this study identifies the outcome of patients with COVID-19 in an isolation and treatment facility in Nigeria. This was a retrospective analysis of medical records for 327 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 patients in Stella Obasanjo Hospital, Benin, Edo state, South-south Nigeria. Extracted data included age, sex, comorbidities, the severity of illness, duration of hospitalization. Data was analyzed using the IBM SPSS version 22 software. Values <0.05 were regarded as significant. The majority of the study population were males (63.2%), and the mean age was 44.5 years. 146 participants had at least one comorbidity, with hypertension (61.5%) and diabetes (17.1%) being the most common. The mortality rate was (12.5%), and a higher proportion of patients with comorbidities died compared to those with no comorbidity. The trend of the morbidity and mortality pattern of patients with COVID-19 within the isolation and treatment facility showed higher adverse outcomes among those who presented with comorbid illnesses. Therefore, public enlightenment, vaccination, early detection, and targeted care for COVID-19 cases, especially those with comorbidities, are recommended.

scholarly journals Survey dataset on the types, prevalence and causes of deviant behavior among secondary school adolescents in some selected schools in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

Data in Brief ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
pp. 101-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheila A. Bishop ◽  
Hilary I. Okagbue ◽  
Olumuyiwa A. Oludayo ◽  
Olasunmbo O. Agboola ◽  
Michael C. Agarana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Deviant Behavior ◽  
Benin City ◽  
Edo State

Assessment of Awareness About Biomedical Waste Among Doctors and Nurses of Children Hospital Lahore

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taimoor Hassan ◽  
Sidra Siddique ◽  
Sana Saeed ◽  
Muhammad Moazzam ◽  
Azmat Tahira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Medical Waste ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Biomedical Waste ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Children's Hospital ◽  
Children’S Hospital ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Doctors And Nurses

Bio Medical waste refers to any type of waste which is generated during the diagnosis, treatment or immunization of human beings or animals or in research purposes pertaining to or in the fabrication or testing of biologicals. Objective: To assess the awareness about bio-medical waste management among Doctors and Nurses of Children Hospital.  Methods: Descriptive study was conducted in Children's Hospital and Institute of Child Health Lahore. Convenient Sampling Technique was applied to gather data. This was a hospital-based study in which staff members of both genders were included. The study population divided into two strata and these strata consisted of doctors and nurses. A total of 139 staff members were involved out of which there were 77 doctors, 62 nurses. Their responses checked by a Performa about problems in the management of biomedical waste. Results: The result showed that majority (62%) staff members had knowledge about bio-medical waste. The remaining staff had very basic knowledge about bio-medical waste. Conclusions: The awareness about BMW management among Children's Hospital Operation theater staff is satisfactory. But still, they need to improve their knowledge to ensure more patient safety by organizing seminars, workshops.

scholarly journals GENETIC DIVERSITY OF Digitaria horizontalis Willd. IN BUILT ENVIRONMENTS IN BENIN CITY, NIGERIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-42
Author(s):  
B. Ikhajiagbe ◽  
V. D. Odenore ◽  
E. O. Umeokeke ◽  
E. S. Ahanor ◽  
O. Amadin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Built Environment ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Pennisetum Purpureum ◽  
Grass Species ◽  
Test Plant ◽  
Benin City ◽  
Band Size ◽  
Edo State ◽  
Minimum Disturbance

The influence of humans on biodiversity at the genetic, species, community, and ecosystem levels is enormous. This is even more impactful on plant populations, which, being immobile, are at the mercy of their immediate environment. Digitaria horizontalis is a very common grass species in Benin City. Its ruderal nature accounts mostly for its widespread. The current study investigated the existence of possible genetic diversity of the grass in built environment in Benin City. Plant samples were randomly collected from 21 built environment locations within 6 Local Government Council Areas that make up Benin City. Test plants were allowed to acclimatize in experimental bowls and then allowed to grow for 4 weeks after which morphological characteristics were determined. Genetic diversity was determined by Random Amplification of Polymorphic DNA. Significant differences in plant height (33.0 – 59.0 cm) occurred when plants were compared based on location of collection. Changes in patterns of the association with weeds within the vicinity of the test plant was observed. The most prevalent plant species associated with the test plant was Pennisetum purpureum with a 12.18% prevalence. RAPD analysis using primer OPA 04 revealed a locus (about 600bp) that was absent in one or more of the locations with minimum disturbance. This 600pb fragment was however observed in most samples from highly built up and trampled environments. Primer OPA 03 showed monomorphic bands in 2 test samples with a band size of 400bp. It is therefore reported that there is an existence of the genetic diversity in a landscape of grass species (Digitaria horizontalis) found in different built environment in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.

scholarly journals Enzyme Activities of Liver Function (Bio-makers) in Sickle Cell Anaemic Patients Attending Sickle Cell Anaemic Centre, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Obi Collins Uchechukwu ◽  
Aladeyelu Okikioluwa Stephen ◽  
Onyejike Darlington Nnamdi ◽  
Arusiwon Joseph Akinwale ◽  
Agbiogwu Ijeoma Nnenna
Keyword(s):  
Liver Function ◽  
Sickle Cell ◽  
Enzyme Activities ◽  
Benin City ◽  
Edo State

The Forgotten Widows of Vrindavan in India

2020 ◽  
pp. 61-77
Author(s):  
Rekha Pande
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Women's Movement ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Work Experiences ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Cultural Status ◽  
The Government ◽  
The City ◽  
Women In India

This chapter looks at some of the issues of old women in India with a special focus on widows in the city of Vrindavan. In India, social mores inhibit women from re-marrying, resulting in an increased likelihood of women ending up alone. In many conservative Indian Hindu families, widows are shunned because they're seen as bringing bad luck. Most of these widows find refuge in Vrindavan. The data for this study was collected through interviews with 50 widows and two group discussions in the six homes (ashrams) for the widows. Data was collected pertaining to their age, literacy, socio-economic background, marriage, life after marriage, work, experiences of widowhood, and their stay in Vrindavan. The chapter concludes by stating that very little information is available on these widows. There is a need for better data collection and research on the inheritance practices, socio-economic and cultural status of widows, as widows are left out of many schemes and policies of the government. These widows need to be treated as human beings and brought to the mainstream of the women's movement.

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