Publications by authors named "Orezimena Temitope Omo-Ikirodah"
Community mitigation strategies for coronavirus disease 2019: An assessment of knowledge and adherence amongst residents of Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
Esohe Olivia Ogboghodo Iriagbonse Iyabo Osaigbovo Darlington Ewaen Obaseki Obiageli Henrietta Nneka Okwara Orezimena Temitope Omo-Ikirodah
Niger Postgrad Med J
March 2021
Background: In the absence of effective vaccines and definitive treatment, non-pharmaceutical interventions, also known as community mitigation strategies (CMS), are needed to reduce the transmission of respiratory virus infections such as coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). However, the effectiveness of these strategies depends on a knowledgeable population cooperating and adhering strictly to recommended strategies.
Objective: The objective of the study was to determine the knowledge and adherence to CMS against COVID-19 in Benin City, the capital of Edo State, Nigeria.
Mainstreaming the private health sector in the response to COVID-19: facility readinessassessment for screening services in Edo State, Nigeria.
Darlington Ewaen Obaseki Obehi Akoria Esohe Olivia Ogboghodo Otaniyenuwa Eloghosa Obarisiagbon Ndubuisi Mokogwu Orezimena Temitope Omo-Ikirodah
Pan Afr Med J
March 2021
Article Synopsis
- The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for collaboration between Nigeria's private and public health sectors, leading to a survey assessing the readiness of private facilities in Edo State for screening services.
- The study utilized a descriptive cross-sectional design, surveying 252 health facilities and evaluating their readiness based on Nigeria Centre for Disease Control standards, with facilities scoring 70% and above deemed ready.
- Findings revealed that while many facilities met basic hygiene requirements, overall readiness was low, with only 34.2% of hospitals/clinics and a minimal number of pharmacies and laboratories considered ready for screening services; improvements are urgently needed to enhance COVID-19 mitigation efforts.