Aim: This study was aimed at assessing the pattern and reasons for work absenteeism among health care workers at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria. Study Design: This was a cross-sectional descriptive study carried out amongst health workers at th...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/40467
Introduction: Prescription practices for malaria have been shown to influence the emergence of resistance to antimalarial drugs. Appropriate antimalarial drug use contributes to reductions in morbidity and mortality due to malaria with a consequent socioeconomic benefit, thus th...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i230437
Aim: This study was aimed at assessing the prevalence and factors associated with the use of sexual stimulants (aphrodisiacs) among married women in Sokoto metropolis, Sokoto state, Nigeria. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 215 married women in Sokoto metr...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2021/v21i130224
Background/Introduction: Health workers at primary health care facilities (PHCs) are primarily involved with routine immunization activities including detection, reporting and management of Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI). To undertake such responsibilities effective...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2019/v40i230226
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...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2018/40972
Background: Motorcycle accidents occur frequently in this part of the world as a result of interface among the agent, the host and its environment resulting in fatal consequences. The objective of this study was to assess the Knowledge of, attitude and compliance with road safety...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2018/39205
The objective of equity in health care system is “equal access for equal needs” and there should be no barriers to healthcare utilization. The objective of the study was to assess the socio – economic factors influencing utilization of healthcare services in Sokoto, Northern Nige...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/35282
Introduction: In the developing countries where human intestinal parasites constitute a major public health problem, HIV/AIDS patients face very high risks of intestinal infections leading to gastroenteritis. Evidence from studies has shown that infection by intestinal parasites...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2017/36701
Aims: The study aimed to assess the pattern of pesticide use and application practices among farmers and factors influencing such practices in Sokoto, North western Nigeria. Study Design: It was a cross sectional descriptive study. Place and Duration of Study: it was carried out...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/34922
Aims: To determine the factors influencing patient satisfaction with services at the general outpatient clinic of a tertiary hospital in Nigeria. Study Design: A descriptive cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: We carried out the study between February and July 201...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/5918
Aims: The aim of the study was to determine the pattern and factors influencing exclusivebreast feeding and weaning practices in a homogenous urban slum. Study Methods: The study was a descriptive cross-sectional among 143 mother-child pairsusing a combination of simple and syste...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2013/1337
Introduction: The increasing prevalence of hypertension and its associated complications have become major health challenges globally despite availability of effective therapies and interventions for the disease. This has been attributed to poor awareness of the disease and the r...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2017/35976