Publications by authors named "M B Jibril"

Background: Access to affordable and quality care is critical to reducing suffering and mortality from diabetes given the huge economic challenge it poses. Health insurance aims to, among other things, improve the quality of health care services provided to patients.

Objectives: To assess and compare client satisfaction with quality of care among health-insured and non-insured diabetic patients in Kaduna State.

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Background: Immunization is a very cost-effective and readily available intervention capable of preventing Vaccines Preventable Diseases (VPDs). This study aimed to identify and compare the prevalence and factors associated with zero-dose immunization status among children of nomadic and non-nomadic Fulani in Yobe State, North-East Nigeria.

Methodology: A comparative cross-sectional design was used to study 348 nomadic, and 345 non-nomadic under-five children, selected using a multi-staged sampling technique.

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Background: Electrocardiography (ECG) is a noninvasive diagnostic method used to examine electrical and muscular cardiac activity. It is usually the first-line diagnostic tool for patients with chest pain. Late recognition of electrocardiography abnormalities can cause in-hospital cardiac arrest, further complicate care, increase the cost of health care, and prolong admission.

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Background: Domestic violence (DV) occurs in all settings, transcending socio-cultural and demographic profiles. It is pervasive, insidious, carried out in private domain, and usually inflicted by family members. It continues over long period and limits avenues of escape for victims.

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Background: Client satisfaction is a multidimensional construct focusing on clients' perceptions and evaluations of the treatment and care received. It is one of the factors affecting the outcomes of healthcare and the use of health services. Therefore, we aimed to assess clients' satisfaction with PHC services in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.

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