Publications by authors named "A R Isara"

Article Synopsis
  • In Nigeria, violence against healthcare workers (HCWs) is prevalent, significantly impacting healthcare access and workers' well-being, particularly in conflict and violent situations.
  • A study surveyed 1,218 HCWs and found that 16.7% experienced physical violence, while 62.4% faced psychological violence, with common forms including verbal abuse and pushing.
  • Major consequences included low job satisfaction, decreased confidence, and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, primarily influenced by patient-related issues and hospital working conditions.
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Background:  COVID-19 caused unforeseen global burden, although vaccine strategy rapidly stalled transmission and protected those at risk. Many governments made vaccination mandatory for public space access.

Aim:  This study aimed to elucidate perception of Nigerian civil servants towards mandatory COVID-19 vaccination and elicited their recommendations.

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Objectives: This study assessed the prevalence and risk factors of depression among undergraduate medical students at the University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria.

Design: This was a cross-sectional study.

Setting: This study was carried out at the University of Benin.

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Background: Digital media applications have become extremely ubiquitous worldwide especially among young people. Adolescents utilize digital media for health education because it is accessible, easily understood, trustworthy, credible and confidential.

Objective: This study assessed the utilization of digital media for sexual and reproductive health (SRH) information among in-school adolescents in Benin City, Nigeria.

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Objective: Globally, the morbidity and mortality caused by exposure to household air pollution from the use of solid fuels remain a significant public health burden. This study assessed the levels of PM2.5 in households using clean and unclean fuels and their associations with the respiratory health of women and children.

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