- Knowledge, attitudes, and behavioural risk factors regarding zoonotic infections among bushmeat hunters and traders in Nsukka, southeast Nigeria
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Ozioko KU, Ikem Okoye C, Nduka Obiezue R, Awudu Agbu R
- KMID: 2438480
- Epidemiol Health.
- 2018;40:e2018025.
- doi: 10.4178/epih.e2018025
OBJECTIVES: In light of the dramatic spread of Ebola virus in some parts of Africa and the 2014 outbreak in Nigeria, a study was conducted to evaluate bushmeat dealers' knowledge... -
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- Prevalence of Malaria in Pregnant Women in Lagos, South-West Nigeria
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Agomo CO, Oyibo WA, Anorlu RI, Agomo PU
- KMID: 1720630
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2009 Jun;47(2):179-183.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.2009.47.2.179
Prevalence rates reported for malaria in pregnancy in Nigeria vary considerably. The accuracy of results of malaria diagnosis is dependent on training, experience, and motivation of the microscopist as well... -
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- Comparative Analysis of Pathogenic Organisms in Cockroaches from Different Community Settings in Edo State, Nigeria
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Isaac C, Orue PO, Iyamu MI, Ehiaghe JI, Isaac O
- KMID: 1792165
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2014 Apr;52(2):177-181.
Cockroaches are abundant in Nigeria and are seen to harbour an array of pathogens. Environmental and sanitary conditions associated with demographic/socio-economic settings of an area could contribute to the prevalence... -
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- High Genetic Variability of Schistosoma haematobium in Mali and Nigeria
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Ezeh C, Yin M, Li H, Zhang T, Xu B, Sacko M, Feng Z, Hu W
- KMID: 2381808
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2015 Feb;53(1):129-134.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.2015.53.1.129
Schistosoma haematobium is one of the most prevalent parasitic flatworms, infecting over 112 million people in Africa. However, little is known about the genetic diversity of natural S. haematobium populations... -
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- Macrodebris and microplastics pollution in Nigeria: first report on abundance, distribution and composition
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Ebere EC, Wirnkor VA, Ngozi VE, Chukwuemeka IS
- KMID: 2470824
- Environ Anal Health Toxicol.
- 2019 Dec;34(4):e2019012.
- doi: 10.5620/eaht.e2019012
The abundance, distribution and composition of marine debris (>5 cm) and small microplastics (11 µm) from five rivers in South Eastern Nigeria was investigated. This study provided the first assessment... -
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- Use and Effects of Malaria Control Measures in Pregnancy in Lagos, Nigeria
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Efunshile , Amoo AO, Akintunde , Ojelekan O, Konig W, Konig B
- KMID: 1715741
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2011 Dec;49(4):365-371.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.2011.49.4.365
In Nigeria, malaria causes up to 11% of maternal mortality. Our main aim was to find out the most common mosquito control measures employed by the pregnant women in Lagos... -
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- Biorisk Assessment of Medical Diagnostic Laboratories in Nigeria
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Oladeinde , Omoregie R, Odia I, Osakue EO, Imade OS
- KMID: 2317090
- Saf Health Work.
- 2013 Jun;4(2):100-104.
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to assess public and private medical diagnostic laboratories in Nigeria for the presence of biosafety equipment, devices, and measures. METHODS: A total of 80... -
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- Grading of Fermented and Dried Cocoa Beans Using Fungal Contamination, Ergosterol Index and Ochratoxin a Production
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Aroyeun SO, Adegoke GO, Varga J, Teren J
- KMID: 2053016
- Mycobiology.
- 2009 Sep;37(3):215-217.
- doi: 10.4489/MYCO.2009.37.3.215
Sixty four samples of cocoa beans replicated in quadruplicates were collected from five warehouses from southwest Nigeria and examined for fungal loads, ergosterol and ochratoxin A The levels of all... -
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- Biting of anthropophilic Culicoides fulvithorax (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae), a vector of Mansonella perstans in Nigeria
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Agbolade O, Akinboye D, Olateju TM, Ayanbiyi O, Kuloyo OO, Fenuga OO
- KMID: 1091839
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2006 Mar;44(1):67-72.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.2006.44.1.67
Anthropophilic Culicoides were investigated in a rural community endemic for Mansonella perstans in Ijebu North area of western Nigeria between December 2003 and October 2004. Three hundred and fifty-nine adults... -
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- Casual blood pressure of adolescents attending public secondary schools in Maiduguri, Nigeria
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Oyeyemi AY, Usman MA, Oyeyemi AL, Jaiyeola O
- KMID: 2380242
- Clin Hypertens.
- 2015 ;21(1):16.
- doi: 10.1186/s40885-015-0026-5
INTRODUCTION: Although evidence exists that adolescents' hypertension could lead to adults' hypertension, it is a general belief that measures for early detection and treatment of this condition is seldom undertaken... -
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- Work-related ocular events among Nigerian dental surgeons
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Azodo CC, Ezeja EB
- KMID: 2370856
- Ann Occup Environ Med.
- 2015 ;27(1):10.
- doi: 10.1186/s40557-015-0060-5
OBJECTIVE: Daily clinical activities in dental operatory expose dental surgeons to varied forms of ocular events. The purpose of the study was to determine the prevalence and pattern of ocular... -
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- Assessment of Loiasis and Outcomes of Ivermectin Masstreatment in Ijebu-North, Nigeria
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Hassan AA, Akinsanya , Iyase N, Owagboriaye FO
- KMID: 1090615
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2011 Jun;49(2):153-159.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.2011.49.2.153
A total of 286 individuals from 3 selected communities (Areedi-Aje, Ipakodo/Ojokodo, and Ijebu-Igbo) of Ijebu-North, southwestern Nigeria were examined for Loa loa microfilaremia using finger prick blood smear, between December... -
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- Ectopic pregnancy: A Nigerian urban experience
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Etuknwa BT, Azu OO, Peter AI, Ekandem GJ, Olaifa K, Aquaisua A, Ikpeme E
- KMID: 2078146
- Korean J Obstet Gynecol.
- 2012 May;55(5):309-314.
- doi: 10.5468/KJOG.2012.55.5.309
OBJECTIVE: To assess the incidence of ectopic pregnancy (EP) in St. Luke's Hospital, Anua in Uyo metropolis, Nigeria. Data on EP incidence in developing countries are rare and often out... -
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- Falls and Their Associated Risks in Parkinson’s Disease Patients in Nigeria
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Farombi TH, Owolabi MO, Ogunniyi A
- KMID: 2353877
- J Mov Disord.
- 2016 Sep;9(3):160-165.
- doi: 10.14802/jmd.16011
OBJECTIVE: Falls are a devastating consequence of Parkinson's disease (PD) and are due to motor imbalance. However, the frequency of falls and their risk factors among Nigerians with PD is... -
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- Quality of life following surgical treatment of oral cancers
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Efunkoya A, Adebola RA, Omeje KU, Amole IO, Akhiwu BI, Osunde DO
- KMID: 2328649
- J Korean Assoc Oral Maxillofac Surg.
- 2015 Feb;41(1):19-25.
- doi: 10.5125/jkaoms.2015.41.1.19
INTRODUCTION: Quality of life (QoL) studies provide information about the impact of disease, the treatment of symptoms, and outcomes following treatment. The present study aims to evaluate the postoperative QoL... -
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- Erectile Dysfunction in Men with and without Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Nigeria
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Adegun PT, Areo PO, Solomon A, Dada SA, Adebayo PB
- KMID: 2388446
- World J Mens Health.
- 2017 Aug;35(2):107-114.
- doi: 10.5534/wjmh.2017.35.2.107
PURPOSE: Much attention has been focused in recent decades on the effects of erectile dysfunction (ED) secondary to lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), potentially underestimating its effects in men without... -
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- Sex Discrimination Using the Index and Ring Finger Lengths in Ukwuani People of Nigeria
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Eboh DE
- KMID: 2464492
- Korean J Leg Med.
- 2019 Nov;43(4):144-152.
- doi: 10.7580/kjlm.2019.43.4.144
The biological profile of a person is crucial in the forensic anthropology casework; and sexual dimorphism of the index and ring fingers makes them a vital tool for sex prediction.... -
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- An analysis of dietary fiber and fecal fiber components including pH in rural Africans with colorectal cancer
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Faruk M, Ibrahim S, Adamu A, Rafindadi , Ukwenya Y, Iliyasu Y, Adamu A, Aminu SM, Shehu MS, Ameh DA, Mohammed A, Ahmed SA, Idoko J, Ntekim A, Suleiman A, Shah KZ, Adoke KU
- KMID: 2402653
- Intest Res.
- 2018 Jan;16(1):99-108.
- doi: 10.5217/ir.2018.16.1.99
BACKGROUND/AIMS: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is now a major public health problem with heavy morbidity and mortality in rural Africans despite the lingering dietary fiber-rich foodstuffs consumption. Studies have shown that... -
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- Status of Laboratory Biosafety and Biosecurity in Veterinary Research Facilities in Nigeria
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Odetokun I, Jagun-Jubril AT, Onoja BA, Wungak YS, Raufu IA, Chen JC
- KMID: 2374835
- Saf Health Work.
- 2017 Mar;8(1):49-58.
- doi: 10.1016/j.shaw.2016.08.002
BACKGROUND: This study determined current status of laboratory biosafety in Nigerian veterinary research facilities. METHODS: A questionnaire was developed to obtain information from researchers across Nigeria from July 2014 to July... -
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- Impact of Poststroke Fatigue on Health-Related Quality of Life of Nigerian Stroke Survivors
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Vincent-Onabajo G, Adamu A
- KMID: 2223705
- J Stroke.
- 2014 Sep;16(3):195-201.
- doi: 10.5853/jos.2014.16.3.195
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: A stroke event is often characterized by a number of debilitating consequences that may impact negatively on the health-related quality of life (HRQL) of survivors. This study... -
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