Empowering traditional birth attendants as agents of maternal and neonatal immunization uptake in Nigeria: a repeated measures design.

Background: Adequate immunization coverage in rural communities remain a challenge in Nigeria. Traditional birth attendants (TBAs) form an integral part of the social, cultural and religious fabric in most rural communities in Nigeria. Despite their limitations in handling the complications of childbirth, TBAs are widely accepted and patronized, especially in rural areas.

Clinical implication of smoking among patients with schizophrenia at a Tertiary Institution in South East Nigeria.

Background: The chronic and debilitating nature of schizophrenia creates a disease with marked clinical and economic consequences. Smoking in schizophrenia appears to be associated with increased psychopathology and disability.

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine if cigarette smoking in schizophrenia is associated with increased disability and psychopathology.

Availability and Continuity of Care for Maternal Health Services in the Primary Health Centres in Nnewi, Nigeria (January - March 2010).

Background: In some primary health care settings, even where the health services are not available, provisions are not made to ensure continuity of care. This study aimed to determine the availability and level of continuity of care for maternal health services in the primary health centers (PHCs) in Nnewi, Nigeria.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional survey.

Evaluation of Patient Satisfaction with Tuberculosis Services in Southern Nigeria.

Objective: Knowing tuberculosis (TB) patients' satisfaction enables TB program managers to identify gaps in service delivery and institute measures to address them. This study is aimed at evaluating patients' satisfaction with TB services in southern Nigeria.

Materials And Methods: A total of 378 patients accessing TB care were studied using a validated Patient Satisfaction (PS-38) questionnaire on various aspects of TB services.