Publications by authors named "N Ifebunandu"
Misinformation, under-information, and disinformation regarding HIV among adolescents may be associated with a high prevalence of HIV among adolescents and young adults. The source of the HIV-related knowledge determines the accuracy and comprehensiveness of the information received. This study aimed to assess the adequacy (accuracy and comprehensive) of HIV-related knowledge and its determinants among senior school students in Abakaliki.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: We describe diverse clinical characteristics and course of confirmed mpox cases managed in a Nigerian tertiary health facility.
Methods: Clinical and epidemiologic data were analyzed, highlighting the unusual presentations of polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-confirmed mpox cases observed during the 2022 outbreak.
Results: Out of 17 suspected cases, 13 (76.
The aim of this study is to estimate the frequency of undetected hypertension across the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria. We conducted an opportunistic screening of adults aged at least 18 years in the month of May 2019. Participants were recruited by trained volunteers using the May Measurement Month protocol.
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- HIV testing and counselling (HTC) is crucial for controlling HIV/AIDS and helping people understand their status, particularly in Africa where many remain unaware of their infection.
- A study conducted in south-east Nigeria utilized on-site intervention strategies, such as training counselors and hosting awareness events, resulting in a significant increase in HTC service uptake and improved knowledge about HIV among military community members.
- The results showed a dramatic rise in HTC uptake from 41.1% to 81.1% and HIV knowledge from 35.4% to 98.8%, suggesting that these interventions can effectively enhance awareness and alter risky sexual behaviors in high-risk populations.
Objectives: Kidney transplantation is not readily available in low-resource settings because of poor health structure, dearth of experts, and pervading poverty. Although many centers now offer kidney transplant, patients still travel outside Nigeria for this service for many reasons and many return home without a detailed medical report.
Materials And Methods: Medical records of individuals who underwent kidney transplant in Nigeria and elsewhere and who were presently receiving posttransplant care or had received such care from 2002 to 2018 at 4 Nigerian hospitals were retrospectively reviewed and analyzed.