Publications by authors named "N Nass"
Risk perception and mpox vaccine acceptability among people living with HIV in northern Nigeria.
Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg
December 2024
Background: There is a dearth of information regarding mpox risk perception and vaccine acceptance among people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), especially in countries with a dual burden of HIV and mpox, such as Nigeria.
Methods: We used an explanatory mixed methods design and structured questionnaires administered to a clinic-based sample of people living with HIV (n=430), followed by in-depth interviews with a purposive subsample (n=20). Data were analysed using binary logistic regression and the framework approach.
Introduction: Globally, hypertension is considered a public health problem affecting over 1.3 billion individuals of which 60% need reminders to take medication to achieve adherence, optimal blood pressure and avert complications. Literature shows electronic short message reminders (eSMS) improved medication adherence.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLimited literature exists on men's experiences with intimate partner violence (IPV) during the COVID-19 lockdown, especially in resource-constrained settings like Nigeria. We investigated the prevalence, risk factors, and lifetime experiences of IPV among men in Nigeria, during COVID-19 restrictions. Using a mixed methods design, we interviewed 420 married men with a structured questionnaire and conducted 20 in-depth interviews.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAccess to HIV care remains challenging, especially for patients living in remote areas, despite advances in antiretroviral treatment. The acceptability of teleconsultations for routine HIV care post-COVID is not well-explored. We explored factors influencing teleconsultation acceptability among people living with HIV (PLWH) and attending a tertiary care center in Kano, Nigeria.
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- - The study investigates the oral microbiota differences between healthy individuals and those with sickle cell anemia (SCA) in the Middle East, highlighting the need for more research on this genetic disorder.
- - Saliva samples from 36 participants (18 with SCA and 18 healthy controls) were analyzed using next-generation sequencing to identify and quantify various bacterial species in their oral microbiomes.
- - Findings reveal that alterations in the oral microbiota may increase health complications for SCA patients, suggesting that salivary diagnostics could be useful for predicting and preventing related diseases in the future.