Renal Function Abnormalities in HIV-infected Children and Adolescents on Antiretroviral Therapy at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada, Nigeria: A Cross-sectional Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
A Okechukwu ◽  
J Lawson ◽  
D Itanyi ◽  
M Dalilo
Keyword(s):  
Renal Function ◽  
Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The University

Beliefs Perceptions and Knowledge among Alopecia Areata patients: A Cross-Sectional Study in the University of Lahore

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (9) ◽  
pp. 2399-2400
Author(s):  
Aisha Malik ◽  
Syed Atif Hasnain Kazmi
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Alopecia Areata ◽  
Unknown Origin ◽  
Skin Condition ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chronic Skin ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The University

Background: Alopecia areata (AA) is a wide spread and chronic skin condition of unknown origin. It affects the patient's quality of life. This study was designed to assess the perception of the disease in patients with AA. Aim: To determine the belief, perception and knowledge among alopecia areata patients visiting the university of Lahore teaching hospital. Study design: Descriptive cross-sectional study. Place and duration of study: Dermatology OPD, University of Lahore Teaching Hospital Lahore from September 2019 to February 2020. Methodology: This was a description cross-sectional study from September 2019 to February, 2020 and carried out in Out- Patient Department of Dermatology at University of Lahore Teaching Hospital. The study included all the patients in the age range of 20 to 42 years of age with patchy alopecia. The duration of the study was six months, total participants were 67. A questionnaire was designed for the collection of data in the data base, such as age and gender, the onset of the disease, level of education, and is based on the knowledge, beliefs and behaviors regarding alopecia areata. The data was analyzed by using the version SPSS 25. Results: Result shows that mean age of the participant’s was 29.5±4. About 77.6 participants were married and 23.4 were unmarried. The 85.6% participants of study give yes response that alopecia areata affected the people result showed 38% considered it a serious health issue. The 76.1% participants of study give yes response that alopecia areata participants have serious financial problem. About causative factors, almost half (28%) of the participants believed that germs and viruses causes Alopecia Areata. Keywords: Alopecia areata (AA), Knowledge, Perception, Belief.

scholarly journals COVID-19 Disease in the Paediatric Population: A Cross Sectional Study at the University Teaching Hospital in Port Harcourt, Southern Nigeria

2021 ◽  
pp. 15-20
Author(s):  
L. E. Yaguo-Ide ◽  
G. K. Eke
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Causative Organism ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
Port Harcourt ◽  
The University

Background: Globally, there has been a destruction of human lives, economies and health systems by the novel corona virus pandemic. Presently there is no known certain cure, although a number of vaccines have been proposed to prevent the corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) which was first seen as increasing number of pneumonia cases in Wuhan, China, with severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) as the causative organism. Objectives: To screen paediatric patients for COVID-19 at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital and to know their pattern of presentation. Materials and Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional study, not controlled, over a period of six weeks, using interviewer administered structured questionnaire which was adapted and used at the Accident and Emergency Department for patients triaging as a COVID-19 Risk assessment tool. No action was required for a score of 0-7, while admission into COVID-19 holding area following review by IDU was recommended for a score 8 ≥17. All children brought into the department, requiring treatment were screened. Results: There were 131 patients, 74 (56.5%) males and 56 (42.7%) females, with a mean age 7.2 ± 5.41 years. Male: Female ratio was 1.3:1. Four children (3%) had a total score of ≥ 8, while half of them (n=2; 50%) tested positive for COVID-19, giving a disease prevalence of 1.5%. Both cases were females; fever and difficulty in breathing were the commonest symptoms. No mortality was recorded. Conclusions: COVID-19 prevalence is low in children, and they have a good outcome. A community-based study is recommended.

scholarly journals Diarrhoea and Comorbidities Seen at University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Lucy E. Yaguo Ide ◽  
Balafama A. Alex-Hart
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Watery Diarrhoea ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Severe Dehydration ◽  
Emergency Ward ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Port Harcourt ◽  
Training Unit ◽  
The University

Background: Diarrhoea illnesses continue to cause major sickness and death in children in developing countries. They often occur simultaneously in association with other illnesses as comorbidities, especially in children under five years of age. There is a dearth of literature on these comorbidities. Objective: To evaluate the pattern of diarrhoea and associated comorbidities in children with diarrhoea diseases at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Nigeria. Methods: This was a descriptive, retrospective cross sectional study carried out in the Department of Paediatrics, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, between January 2011 to December 2014. The case notes of all children with diarrhoea who presented to the Diarrhoea Training Unit (DTU) and children’s emergency ward were retrieved and studied. Information sought included the biodata, type of diarrhoea, presence and level of dehydration, year and month of presentation, outcome of illness and comorbidities. Results: There were 394 subjects, males were 215(54.6%), females 179(45.4%). Their ages ranged from 1 month to 168 months, mean age 17.1±2.8 months. Acute watery diarrhoea was the most common type 321 (81.47%), followed by dysentery 47 (11.93%). Two hundred and thirty nine (60.7%) patients had no dehydration, 37 (9.46%) mild dehydration, 107 (27.2%) moderate dehydration and 11 (2.8%) severe dehydration. Malaria was the most common comorbidity 66 (16.8%), followed by tonsillitis 65(16%) and pneumonia 45 (11.4%). Two hundred and eighteen (55.3%) were discharged following treatment and 14 (3.6%) died. Conclusion: The commonest type of diarrhoea found was acute watery diarrhoea and malaria was the most frequent comorbidity found.

scholarly journals Knowledge of Non-nutritive Digit Sucking Among Mothers of Under-Five Children in Ilorin, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 227-234
Author(s):  
SO Bello ◽  
RM Ibraheem ◽  
A Saka
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Nutritive Sucking ◽  
The University

Background: The sucking habits of infants can be nutritive and non-nutritive sucking. Digit-sucking is normal in babies and young children, but sometimes it may persist into early childhood.   Objective: To determine the burden, knowledge and belief of mothers/caregivers concerning digit sucking among under-five children. Methods: A cross-sectional study involving children under the age of 5 years attending the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria, was conducted. The mothers of selected children were surveyed using an interviewer-administered questionnaire. Results: The prevalence of non-nutritive digit sucking was 45.8%. While 68 (43.9%) of these children sucked their digits, 3 (1.9%) sucked pacifiers. The thumb and two digits were the preferred digits (52.9%). Sucking was done while awake in 36 (52.9%) children while 32 (47.1%) sucked whether awake or sleeping. Most (60.3%) mothers have the wrong perception of digit sucking and had attempted to discourage it. Conclusions: The prevalence of non-nutritive and digit sucking was high in the population studied. Sucking occurs while awake and asleep, both day and night. Most mothers have the wrong perception of digit sucking and had attempted its stoppage.

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