Knowledge and Awareness of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Among Men in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Scoping Review Protocol.

Introduction: About 39.9 million people were living with HIV as of 2023, and HIV is more prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is highly effective in HIV prevention.

The perception of HIV self-testing and willingness to use mHealth for HIV prevention among Black men who have sex with men in Iowa, United States: A qualitative study.

Objective: The World Health Organization approved HIV self-test (HIVST) to break the barriers to HIV testing. Black men who have sex with men (Black MSM) in the United States are less likely to test for HIV or link to care due to several factors, such as stigma and distance. We explored Black MSM's knowledge of HIVST and their willingness to use a mobile application (mHealth) to link to HIV care and engage with health providers.

Investigating the emigration intention of health care workers: A cross-sectional study.

Aims: To (1) explore the intramigration experience of HCWs within Nigeria, (2) explore the migration intention of health care workers (HCWs) in Nigeria and (3) identify the predictors of migration intention among HCWs in Nigeria.

Design: Cross-sectional study.

Methods: The online survey was used to collect data from 513 HCWs in Nigeria between May and June 2023.

Task shifting and task sharing in the health sector in sub-Saharan Africa: evidence, success indicators, challenges, and opportunities.

This review explores task shifting and task sharing in sub-Saharan African healthcare to address workforce shortages and cost-effectiveness. Task shifting allocates tasks logically, while task sharing involves more workers taking on specific duties. Challenges include supply chain issues, pay inadequacy, and weak supervision.

Slim north, fat south: explaining regional differences in abnormal weights in Nigeria.

Weight abnormalities (underweight, overweight, and obesity) can cause life-threatening ailments. This study investigates disparities in the prevalence of underweight, overweight, and obesity between northern and southern Nigeria and their associated factors. Using the 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS), the study analysed a sample of 12,333 women with complete records of body mass index.

Effectiveness of Linkage to Care and Prevention Interventions Following HIV Self-Testing: A Global Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Over 38.4 million people were living with HIV globally in 2021. The HIV continuum includes HIV testing, diagnosis, linkage to combined antiretroviral therapy (cART), and retention in care.

Does adherence to antiretroviral therapy differ by place of residence in Nigeria? A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol.

Introduction: Retention in care is still a significant challenge in the HIV treatment cascade and varies extensively across regions, leading to poor adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART). Several factors across different socioecological levels, such as health and community-level factors, inhibit ART adherence among people living with HIV (PLWH) in Nigeria. This review seeks to ask whether adherence to ART differs by place of residence in Nigeria.

Determinants of social support among people living with HIV in Nigeria-a multicenter cross-sectional study.

Background: More than 38.4 million people were living with HIV worldwide in 2021. Sub-Saharan Africa bears two-thirds of the burden, with Nigeria having nearly two million people living with HIV (PLWH).

Perceptions of sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine use among pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review.

Background: Malaria is a major global public health issue that disproportionately affects pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa. The World Health Organization recommends intermittent preventive treatment with sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (IPTp-SP) for its control. Despite its proven efficacy, drug uptake remains low.

Mental health status of doctors and nurses in a Nigerian tertiary hospital: A COVID-19 experience.

Background: Healthcare professionals (HCPs) working to save lives during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic are under tremendous physical and psychological pressure, therefore facing the risk of developing challenges with mental health.

Aim: This study aimed primarily to determine the prevalence and factors associated with depression, anxiety and stress among HCPs in a tertiary hospital in Lagos State during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Setting: Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria.

Significant Others and Not Family or Friend Support Mediate Between Stigma and Discrimination Among People Living With HIV in Lagos State, Nigeria: A Cross-sectional Study.

Approximately 70% of the 37.7 million people living with HIV (PLWH) globally reside in sub-Saharan Africa and 10% of the global HIV burden is in Nigeria. PLWH encounter stigma and discrimination.

Prevalence and Predictive Factors of Hypertension Among People Living With HIV in Kebbi State, Nigeria: A Cross-sectional Study.

The estimated number of people living with HIV (PLWH) globally in 2018 was 38 million, with sub-Saharan Africa accounting for 70%. Antiretroviral therapy has reduced morbidity among PLWH and has resulted in HIV now being considered a manageable chronic disease rather than a fatal one. The increase in the survival rate of PLWH has led to the emergence of chronic diseases, especially hypertension.

Prevalence and correlates of psychological distress amongst healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: An online survey.

Background: Understanding the mental health needs of healthcare workers during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic with a view of mitigating its impact on occupational functioning is vital.

Aim: To determine the prevalence and correlates of psychological distress amongst healthcare workers.

Setting: The study was carried out in Nigeria during COVID-19 pandemic.

Quality of Life of HIV Infected Children Attending the Antiretroviral Clinic, University College Hospital, Ibadan.

Background: HIV infection is still prevalent in Sub-Saharan Africa. The presence of a chronic illness in childhood, such as HIV infection, can affect the health-related quality of life (QoL) negatively.

Objective: The study compared the QoL of HIV-infected and uninfected children in order to assess the impact of HIV infection and antiretroviral therapy on the QoLof children.

Injuries in male and female semi-professional football (soccer) players in Nigeria: prospective study of a National Tournament.

Background: Research on the epidemiology of football injuries in Africa is very sparse despite its importance for injury prevention planning in a continent with limited sports medicine resources. The vast majority of studies available in literature were conducted in Europe and only a very few studies have prospectively reported the pattern of football injury in Africa. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the incidence and pattern of injuries in a cohort of male and female semi-professional football players in Nigeria.

The antidiarrhoeal activity of the aqueous root extract of Aristolochia ringens (Vahl.) Aristolochiaceae.

Background: Aristolochia ringens, an ornamental plant native to tropical America that now grows in a number of African countries has been reported to be used in African traditional medicine for the management of snake bite venom, gastrointestinal disturbances, rheumatoicd arthritis and insomnia among others.

Objective: Based on its use in traditional African medicine, the antidiarrhoeal activity of the aqueous root extract of Aristolochia ringens (AR) was evaluated to determine the pharmacological basis of its use in the management of diarrhoea.

Methods: Normal and castor oil (CO) induced intestinal transit, castor oil induced diarrhoea, gastric emptying and enteropooling models were carried out in mice and rats.

Knee angles and rickets in nigerian children.

Knee angles of 2,036 normal Nigerian children up to 12 years old were measured directly or from photographs. The knees were bowed (varus) in the first 6 months. At 21 to 23 months, the distribution of angles became strongly bimodal: about half were varus and half were valgus (knock-kneed), with few in between.

Students admission grades and their performance at Ibadan University pre-clinical MBBS examinations.

The main objective of this study was to examine the admission grades in Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE) and Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) Examinations in relation to their performance at the pre-clinical class, at the University of Ibadan medical school. A descriptive, cross sectional study was carried out from December 1998-April 1999. Records of students' admitted into the medical school in 1991/92 session were studied.

Reproductive health needs of young persons in markets and motor parks in south west Nigeria.

The aim of the study was to assess the reproductive health needs of out-of-school males and females aged 12-26 years working in markets and motor parks in Ibadan using Focus Group Discussions (FGD) and a survey questionnaire. Result revealed that sexual experience was higher among males (80%) compared to females (66%). Multiple concurrent sexual partnerships were found to be common among unmarried young men (71%) than women (51%) but means to prevent pregnancy or sexually transmitted disease (STD) were rarely employed.

Radiological and biochemical resolution of nutritional rickets with calcium.

Aims: To determine the response to oral calcium in Nigerian children with rickets.

Methods: In a teaching hospital in Western Nigeria, 26 children (13 boys, 13 girls, aged 2-5 years) with confirmed rickets received calcium lactate (2.7 g/day).

Road traffic accidents in pregnancy in Southwest Nigeria: a 21-year review.

A 21-year (1980-2000) retrospective review of 84 pregnant women involved in road traffic accidents in Southwest Nigeria was conducted. Case notes of these 84 pregnant women treated at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, were studied. Pregnant women formed 0.

A five year analysis of death in accident and emergency room of a semi-urban hospital.

A 5 year retrospective survey of deaths at the Accident and Emergency Unit was carried out to determine the demographic pattern, causes and time spent before demise. There were 475 deaths, annual rate of 95 cases. Males in 279 (58.

Severity and outcome of falls in children.

Three hundred and five patients with falls over a period of 4 years were reviewed with the aim to determine the pattern, severity and outcome of childhood injuries from falls in our environment. The results showed that falls accounted for 25% of all childhood injuries. There were more male than female in ratio 2:1.