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Boma Awoala West

Publications (8)

Prevalence and Pattern of Neurological Disorders amongst Children Attending the Neurology Clinic of a Private Paediatric Hospital in Southern Nigeria

Boma Awoala West & Josephine Enekole Aitafo · Archives of Current Research International · 2025

Aim: Neurologic disorders are a common cause of morbidity and disability in children worldwide. There is a dearth of knowledge of neurologic disorders in private health facilities thus this study was done to determine the prevalence and pattern of these disorders.  Study Design:...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2025/v25i11038

Pattern, Complications and Social Problems of Blood Transfusion in the Neonatal Unit of a Tertiary Hospital in Southern Nigeria

Boma Awoala West & Woroma Wonodi · International Blood Research & Reviews · 2024

Introduction: Blood transfusion is a life-saving procedure best carried out as soon as it is recommended to avoid morbidity and mortality. Aim: To determine the Pattern, complications and social problems of blood transfusion in a neonatal unit in Southern Nigeria. Methodology: A...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ibrr/2024/v15i2338

Prevalence, Pattern of Disease and Outcome of Children with Sickle Cell Disease Admitted in a Private Health Facility in Southern Nigeria

Boma Awoala West & Josephine Enekole Aitafo · Asian Journal of Pediatric Research · 2023

Introduction: Sickle cell disease, an autosomal recessive genetic disorder is characterized by chronic haemolytic anaemia often leading to life-threatening events triggered by acute sickling of red blood cells and microvascular occlusion resulting in frequent admissions. Aim: To...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpr/2023/v12i1230

Pattern of Neonatal Mortality at a Special Care Baby Unit in Rivers State, Nigeria

Boma Awoala West, Uchenna Onubogu & Adaku Arthur · Asian Journal of Pediatric Research · 2022

Background: Neonatal mortality rate is an important indicator which does not only reflect the overall health of a child and well-being but also assesses the social and economic development of a country. Aim: The study was carried out to determine the pattern and factors associate...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpr/2022/v10i2192

Prevalence, Associated Factors and Outcome of Newborns with Anaemia as Seen in Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria

Boma Awoala West, Adaku Arthur, Josephine Enekole Aitafo & Hannah Omunakwe · Archives of Current Research International · 2021

Aim: There is paucity of literature on the prevalence of neonatal anaemia globally thus aim of the study was to evaluate the prevalence, determine the associations and the clinical outcome of neonates with anaemia. Study Design: This was a descriptive prospective cross-sectional...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2021/v21i430241

Pre-Hospital use of Paracetamol in the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital Paediatric Outpatient Clinic

Woroma Wonodi & Boma Awoala West · Asian Journal of Pediatric Research · 2024

Background: Paracetamol is a medication that is often procured over the counter in many nations including Nigeria. It is therefore prone to abuse/misuse with consequences. Objective of the Study: To determine the prevalence of pre-hospital use of paracetamol, preferred formulatio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i6352

Teething Myths and Practices among Nursing Mothers Attending the Paediatric Outpatient Clinic in a Tertiary Hospital in Southern Nigeria

Woroma Wonodi & Boma Awoala West · Asian Journal of Pediatric Research · 2021

Background: Misconceptions about teething are prevalent even in the 21st century, especially in developing countries like Nigeria. These myths, which are handed down from one generation to another may lead to trivialization of severe childhood illnesses as well as practices that...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpr/2021/v7i430228