Publications by authors named "Mansur Olayinka Raji"

Background: Breast lumps have been reported as the most common breast symptom among adult females in Western Nigeria and are benign in 60% of cases. In South-Eastern Nigeria, fibroadenoma has been reported as the most common breast disease (47.5%), followed by carcinoma (30.

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Introduction: training intervention for food handlers is necessary to increase their knowledge and awareness about food hygiene. Research in this area has been given low attention in Nigeria, especially in the Northern part of the country. Therefore, we assessed the effect of food hygiene training on the knowledge of food hygiene among food handlers in Sokoto metropolis.

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Introduction: Father's involvement is essential for the successful immunization of the child, as man is the head of the family and he takes responsibility for all decisions including health and financial issues. This study aimed to assess the knowledge of fathers, uptake of routine immunization (RI), and its associated factors in a rural community of North West Nigeria.

Materials And Methods: The study was a community-based cross-sectional study conducted among the male heads of households residing in a rural community of Sokoto state.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study assessed complementary and weaning practices among mothers in rural Sokoto state, Nigeria, focusing on factors affecting these practices.
  • Data was collected from 296 mothers, revealing that only 6.2% initiated weaning at the recommended 6 months, while timely introduction of complementary feeds occurred in 54% of cases.
  • Findings indicated that child age, maternal age, and family setting significantly influenced feeding practices, highlighting a need for interventions to align local practices with WHO recommendations.
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