Publications by authors named "Chisom A Nri-Ezedi"
Improving struggling medical and nursing students' subjective vitality, school engagement and academic performance through a peer mentorship intervention programme: an intervention protocol.
BMC Med Educ
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study addresses the challenges faced by struggling medical and nursing students by implementing a peer mentorship strategy to enhance their well-being, self-determination, school connectedness, and academic performance.
- Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the research will evaluate the impact of this mentorship intervention on students’ subjective vitality, school engagement, and academic records based on two cumulative continuous assessment test (CAT) scores.
- Aimed at filling knowledge gaps in Nigeria and Rwanda, the research will contribute valuable insights into effective interventions for improving the experiences of low-performing medical and nursing students.
Background: Breastfeeding is crucial in providing infants with needed nutrition and immunity to foster their healthy growth and development; yet, optimal support from health workers is critical for it to be successful.
Aim: To determine factors influencing tangible breastfeeding support among health workers in Nigeria.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Nigeria's six geopolitical zones between August 2022 and February 2023 among health workers ( = 2,922).
Article Synopsis
- * Out of 293 children, most cases were found to be cancerous, with non-Hodgkin lymphoma being the most common type, and the average age of diagnosis was 12 years.
- * The research showed that many kids with malignant tumors stopped their treatment compared to those with benign ones, and it suggests that better strategies are needed to help kids stick to their treatment, taking into account their age and gender.
Background: Sickle cell anaemia (SCA) imposes a substantial healthcare burden, affecting millions of people worldwide. Understanding the determinants influencing SCA severity is crucial for enhanced disease management and optimized patient outcomes. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR), Platelet-Neutrophil Ratio (PNR), Platelet-Lymphocyte Ratio (PLR), and SCA severity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Effective management of complications in sickle cell disease (SCD), such as stroke prevention, often necessitates the use of blood transfusions. However, individuals who adhere to the religious tenets of Jehovah's Witnesses strictly abstain from accepting blood transfusions, thereby presenting a formidable challenge in clinical decision-making.
Case Report: This is a case of a 3 year old child Jehovah's Witness who was found to have significantly elevated transcranial Doppler (TCD) velocity values between 193 and 203 cm/s, following routine screening.
Background: Congenital malaria, which is caused by vertical transmission of malaria parasites, is a potentially fatal condition. Despite Africa's high malaria burden, congenital malaria is not routinely screened for, and thus may go undiagnosed. Malaria, if not treated promptly, can quickly progress to severe forms and result in death.
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