Publications by authors named "Ashiru Mustapha"
Background: Adolescents (10-19 years old) have poor outcomes across the prevention-to-treatment HIV care continuum, leading to significant mortality and morbidity. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of interventions that documented HIV outcomes among adolescents in HIV high-burden countries.
Methods: We searched PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library for studies published between January 2015 and September 2024, assessing at least one HIV outcome along the prevention-to-care cascade, including PrEP uptake, HIV testing, awareness of HIV infections, ARV adherence, retention, and virological suppression.
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- - The Monkeypox Disease (MPXD) has gained global attention, leading to it being classified as a health emergency after an index case was reported in Europe from a Nigerian traveler; a study was conducted to evaluate public awareness and knowledge of MPXD among educated Nigerians.
- - An online survey with 822 Nigerian respondents indicated that while 89% were aware of MPXD, only 58.7% had a solid understanding of the disease, revealing knowledge gaps particularly regarding transmission methods and prevention practices.
- - Factors such as male gender, Ph.D. education, and being homosexual were linked to better knowledge of MPXD, highlighting the need for improved public health communications to address knowledge deficiencies and prevent future outbreaks.
Correction: Understanding and experience of adverse event following immunization (AEFI) and its consequences among healthcare providers in Kebbi State, Nigeria: a qualitative study.
BMC Health Serv Res
July 2022
Understanding and experience of adverse event following immunization (AEFI) and its consequences among healthcare providers in Kebbi State, Nigeria: a qualitative study.
BMC Health Serv Res
June 2022
Background: Vaccines used in the national immunization program are relatively safe and effective. However, no vaccine is perfectly safe. Therefore, adverse reactions may occur.
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- The study investigates medical waste management (MWM) practices at primary healthcare facilities in Kebbi State, Nigeria, highlighting significant challenges faced in effective MWM.
- Only a small percentage of healthcare facilities have implemented MWM guidelines, trained staff, and allocated budgets for medical waste, leading to widespread dissatisfaction among healthcare workers regarding current practices.
- The findings emphasize the urgent need for improvement in MWM policies and governance to enhance health and safety in the region, pointing out the negative impact of ineffective leadership on implementation.