Publications by authors named "Beatrice Ope"
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- - Streptococcus pneumoniae (Spn) is a major cause of bacterial meningitis in children, but the introduction of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines is helping to decrease its prevalence, though monitoring is still essential due to issues like serotype replacement and antibiotic resistance as well as effects from the COVID-19 pandemic.
- - This systematic review aims to provide an updated assessment of Spn meningitis incidence and mortality in children globally and regionally, which will help shape public health policies and strategies.
- - The review includes population-based studies published from 2000 to 2022, focusing on cases in children aged 0-4. Key metrics such as incidence, prevalence, mortality, and case-fatality ratios will be
The study utilized the theory of fertility as initiated by Davis and Blakes (1956) and developed by Bongaarts in 1978 to underscore why teenage fertility has remained high in Nigeria. This study investigates women socio-economic factors influencing pregnancy in Nigeria. A total sample of 8448 female teenagers with pregnancy experiences were extracted from the 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS).
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