Publications by authors named "Ben Onankpa"
Malaria is caused by one of five currently known parasite species causing disease in humans. While modelling has provided information of the vector, the same is not entirely the case for the parasite. The World Malaria reports of 2014 to 2016 reported 100% of confirmed cases from Nigeria being due to .
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- The study assessed complementary and weaning practices among mothers in rural Sokoto state, Nigeria, focusing on factors affecting these practices.
- Data was collected from 296 mothers, revealing that only 6.2% initiated weaning at the recommended 6 months, while timely introduction of complementary feeds occurred in 54% of cases.
- Findings indicated that child age, maternal age, and family setting significantly influenced feeding practices, highlighting a need for interventions to align local practices with WHO recommendations.
Background: Structural or functional defects present at birth may lead to physical or mental disabilities. They contribute significantly to perinatal morbidity and mortality.
Aims And Objectives: The study aimed to determine the prevalence of congenital anomalies among women delivering in the labour room suites of a tertiary health institution in North-Western Nigeria.
Introduction: Early infant diagnosis (EID) provides a critical opportunity to strengthen follow-up of HIV-exposed children and early access to antiretroviral treatment. The study is designed to determine PCR pattern of HIV- exposed infants.
Methods: A 2-year cross-sectional study at Usmanu Danfodio University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH), Sokoto, Nigeria.
Fetal outcome following cesarean section in a university teaching hospital.
J Natl Med Assoc
June 2009
Objective: To evaluate fetal outcome for the various indications for cesarean section.
Methodology: A review of all cases of cesarean section that were done in the maternity unit at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria, between January 2006 and April 2007, with emphasis on indications and perinatal outcome.
Results: There were 2562 total deliveries within the study period and 112 perinatal deaths giving a perinatal mortality rate of 43.
Objectives: to determine the mode of transmission, clinical presentation and the outcome in children with HIV/AIDS at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH), Sokoto, Nigeria.
Methodology: a five-year retrospective study of children with HIV/AIDS from January 2001 to December 2005. Screening was based on World Health Organization criteria.