PATTERN AND PREDICTORS OF ADHERENCE TO SELF-CARE PRACTICES AMONG ADULTS WITH HYPERTENSION IN A PRIMARY CARE CLINIC IN NIGERIA.

Background: Hypertension self-care practices are vital for effective blood pressure control and reducing the risk of morbidity and mortality associated with this major non-communicable disease. Understanding the factors influencing adherence to these practices is therefore crucial for designing interventions that enhance adherence and improve blood pressure management.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the pattern and predictors of adherence to various components of hypertension self-care.

Knowledge of venomous snakes, snakebite first aid, treatment, and prevention among clinicians in northern Nigeria: a cross-sectional multicentre study.

Background: Snakebite envenoming causes considerable morbidity and mortality in northern Nigeria. The clinician's knowledge of snakebite impacts outcome. We assessed clinicians' knowledge of snakebite envenoming to highlight knowledge and practice gaps for possible intervention to improve snakebite outcomes.