Evaluation of maternal preferences for neonatal male circumcision in Enugu Nigeria.

Background: Although circumcision in male neonates is one of the most common procedures performed in neonatal surgery, mothers' preferences concerning the aspects of circumcision are not well-known. Since mother is the likely parent to present child for circumcision, her preferences should be given adequate consideration.

Objectives: The objective of this study is to evaluate maternal preferences for neonatal male circumcision in Enugu.

Epidemiology and pattern of superficial fungal infections among primary school children in Enugu, south-east Nigeria.

Background: Superficial fungal infections (SFIs) are prevalent among schoolchildren and result in significant morbidities that may lead to school absenteeism or school drop-out and hence setback in the education of the child. Differences exist in the epidemiology and pattern of SFIs among children in various geographical locations. Community-based studies on diseases are a true reflection of their pattern in that locality.

Evaluation of postgraduate educational environment in a Nigerian teaching hospital.

Background: Congenial educational environment (EE) is paramount to effective impartation of knowledge as required in residency training. In this study EE for residency training is evaluated using Postgraduate Hospital Educational Environment Measure (PHEEM).

Objectives: To assess the postgraduate educational environment at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), South-East Nigeria, using PHEEM and to determine if there are significant differences in PHEEM scores amongst various sub-groups of resident doctors.

Effects of Clarithromycin Administration on Gastric Acid Secretion and Cytoprotection in Wistar Rats.

The incidence of peptic ulcer disease in Nigeria is 28% (Ndububa and Adeyemi, 2008). Clarithromycin (CLX) is used in the treatment of peptic ulcer owing to its antibacterial effect. Whether CLX has effects on other gastrointestinal parameters that reduce peptic ulcer has not been previously investigated.

Evaluation of Impact of Perinatal Factors on Time to First Meconium Passage in Nigerian Neonates.

Background: Delayed meconium passage is usually a signal to congenital distal bowel dysfunction. Timing of meconium passage may vary depending on race, sex and several perinatal factors. Understanding the timing and associated perinatal factors in any given population will help in prompt diagnosis and adequate management of cases in that population.