Seroprevalence patterns of viral hepatitis B, C, and E among internally displaced persons in Borno State, Nigeria.

Objectives: Following the outbreak of hepatitis E in camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Borno State in 2017, we assessed hepatitis B, C, and E biomarkers (hepatitis B surface antigen [HBsAg], anti-HBC, anti-hepatitis E virus [HEV] immunoglobulin [Ig] G, and anti-HEV IgM) among IDPs in three camps in Borno State, Nigeria, to determine seroprevalence rates in these understudied populations.

Methods: A total of 454 IDPs, including pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers, were randomly selected, and their demographic, clinical, and epidemiological data were collected. Blood samples were tested for HBsAg and anti-hepatitis C virus (HCV) using rapid tests, anti-HEV IgM, and anti-HEV IgG using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.

Depressive and anxiety symptoms and associated factors among postnatal women in Enugu-North Senatorial District, South-East Nigeria: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Postnatal depression (PND) and anxiety (PNA) among women are prevalent and impairing health problems, with adverse outcomes for mothers and their infants. This study assessed the prevalence of depression, anxiety and associated factors in a sample of postnatal women.

Method: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted on 270 postpartum women attending public health facilities in the study area.

Thyroid function in adult Nigerians with metabolic syndrome.

Introduction: Metabolic syndrome and thyroid dysfunction are two common disorders encountered in the metabolic clinic. Recently, there has been increased interest in the association between the two disorders because of the similarities between symptoms of hypothyroidism and components of the metabolic syndrome. While some reports suggest that metabolic syndrome is associated with subclinical hypothyroidism, this concept is largely under investigated in Nigerian adults with metabolic syndrome.

Premarital HIV testing on prospective couples in a teaching hospital in sub Saharan Africa.

Background: Most religious bodies insist on premarital screening for prospective couples.

Aim: To determine the level of voluntary screening, prevalence and risk factors of HIV among premarital couples.

Material And Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study using interviewer administered questionnaire and HIV screening to collect data.

Prevalence and pattern of sickle cell disease in premarital couples in Southeastern Nigeria.

Context: Premarital haemoglobin screening is an important strategy for the control of Sickle Cell Disease.

Aims: To determine the prevalence and pattern of sickle cell disease among premarital couples and to assess their attitude to the risk of sickle cell anaemia in their offspring.

Settings And Design: A cross sectional descriptive study using interviewer administered questionnaire and haemoglobin screening to collect data.