U. E. Ekrikpo

The Knowledge, Attitude and Perception towards Epilepsy amongst Health Workers in a Tertiary Hospital in Uyo, Southern Nigeria

B. C. Ekeh, E. E. Akpan & U. E. Ekrikpo · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Background: Epilepsy is usually stigmatized in the developing world because of the poor knowledge. The health workers in Nigeria are generally regarded as the custodians of medical information irrespective of their designation in the health care institution. Their opinion in heal...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/19812

Application of WHO Symptom Screening Approach by Non Clinicians in the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis among HIV Positive Individuals in the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Nigeria

A. M. Ekanem, A. E. Onukak, I. P. Oloyede & U. E. Ekrikpo · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2023

Aims: Pulmonary Tuberculosis (PTB) is a major opportunistic infection and principal cause of mortality among HIV positive individuals. Its screening among this population ensures early detection, prompt treatment and reduction of mortality. This study aimed to assess the burden o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i121445