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M. A. Makusidi

Publications (5)

Knowledge and Safety Practices Related to Exposure to Physical and Chemical Hazards among Welders in Sokoto, Nigeria

K. J. Awosan, M. A. Makusidi, M. T. O. Ibrahim, A. Suleiman, T. G. Magaji & F. G. Mbatifuh · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2017

Introduction: The workplace is an important part of man’s environment, and there is no occupation that is free of hazards. Due to the upsurge in construction activities (many of which involve welding) sequel to the increasing urbanization and industrialization across the world, e...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2017/38572

Predicting CD4+ T Lymphocyte Count Using IgG and Total Lymphocyte Count in Newly Diagnosed HIV Infected Patients in Specialist Hospital Sokoto North West Nigeria

I. Abdullahi, M. N. Alo, M. A. Makusidi, K. M. Hamid, U Mustapha & M. O. Mohammed · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2017

Predicting CD4+ T Lymphocyte Count Using IgG and Total Lymphocyte Count in Newly Diagnosed HIV Infected Patients in Specialist Hospital Sokoto North West Nigeria CD4+ T cell count and viral load monitoring are expensive and unavailable to most human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2017/35824

Co-Exposure to Lead and Mercury among Artisanal Gold Miners

S. Rabiu, M. G. Abubakar, D. M. Sahabi, M. A. Makusidi & A. Dandare · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2020

Background: Illegal mining pitch and metal ores processing sites are frequently seen in many parts of Nigerian communities. Gold ore processing is widespread in communities of Zamfara State. These activities produce significant amount of dust that pollute the environment. Aim: Th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2019/v11i330140

Out-of-Pocket Spending and Access to Healthcare Services in Sokoto, Nigeria

R. A. Oladigbolu, M. O. Oche, A. U. Kaoje, G. J. Gana & M. A. Makusidi · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2018

Background: User fees paid through out-of-pocket spending (OOPS) impede access to healthcare services, particularly among the poor. The study aimed to assess the households’ pattern of out-of-pocket spending, predictors of access to healthcare, and to explore their socio-economic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2018/40972

Prevalence of Clinically Significant Alloantibodies among Transfusion Requiring Patients in a Tertiary Hospital in Sokoto, Nigeria

I. Z. Isaac, E. Osaro, T. C. Adias, S. A. Isezuo, M. Imoru, F. P. Udomah, H. M. Ahmad, M. A. Makusidi & R. T. John · International Blood Research & Reviews · 2017

Aim: No data are available regarding the frequencies of clinically significant alloantibodies among patients requiring transfusion in Sokoto North western Nigeria. We intend to provide information on the prevalence of clinically significant alloantibodies and their specificity am...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IBRR/2017/29073