Food and Aeroallergen Sensitization, Eosinophils Levels and Risk of Atopic Dermatitis in Abuja.

Background: The barrier dysfunction of atopic dermatitis (AD) promotes epicutaneous sensitization to aeroallergens. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of food and aeroallergen sensitization in AD and to explore the relationship between allergen sensitization and the personal or family history of allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis, asthma, eosinophil count, and AD severity of Nigerian patients.

Methods: Children and adults with AD who visited the dermatology clinic were included in this study.

Knowledge of Asthma among Teachers in Public Primary Schools in a Resource-Limited Country.

Introduction: Asthma is a major cause of school absenteeism among children. It is therefore important that teachers have a good knowledge about asthma in order to help prevent and manage asthma attacks in children at school.

Objectives: To determine the knowledge of asthma and the factors associated with the knowledge level among teachers in public primary schools in Abuja, Nigeria.

Spirometry practice and the impact of a phase 1 training workshop among health workers in southern Nigeria: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Global standards require that spirometry should be performed by trained and experienced personnel, who would be able to assess the correct performance of tests by patients and assure good quality of the result. The complete achievement of this requires a two-step assessment where competency in both knowledge and skills are tested. This study aims to assess the impact of a one-day hands-on spirometry training (Phase1), on the knowledge and application of spirometry among health workers.

Acceptance of provider-initiated testing and counseling for HIV infection by caregivers in a tertiary health institution in Abuja, Nigeria: a cross sectional study.

Introduction: Less than 10% of HIV positive children are enrolled into antiretroviral treatment program in the country. Provider-initiated testing and counseling was introduced to increasing uptake of HIV testing. The aim of this study is to determine the acceptability and factors undermining the acceptance of this laudable initiative by parents/caregivers of children attending paediatric out patient clinical services in our health institution.