Publications by authors named "P U Chime"
Background: The assessments of left ventricular (LV) longitudinal systolic dynamics in children with ventricular septal defect (VSD) have achieved a major milestone in the evaluation of LV systolic function.
Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the LV function, LV mass (LVM), and the descending aorta blood flow in children with VSD compared to that obtained in age and sex-matched controls.
Results: The mean LVM of the control, 113.
Background: Recent changes across the world with respect to gender transitioning of children and adolescents have generated a bio-psycho-socio-cultural discourse among interest groups.
Aim: This study sought to examine gender dysphoric symptoms among adolescents and young persons in an African population, using a dimensional approach.
Method: A total of 747 primary/secondary school and university students aged 10-24 years were studied using the 27-item Gender Identity/Gender Dysphoria Questionnaire for Adolescents and Adults (GIDYQ-AA).
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- * The study found that awareness of hypertension was alarmingly low at only 7.2%, and prevalence increased with age, especially among men.
- * With many participants experiencing mild hypertension, there is a crucial opportunity for public health initiatives focused on increasing awareness and preventing complications related to high blood pressure in rural areas.
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- Stroke is a major health issue in Nigeria, making it crucial to understand its patterns and risk factors for better public health strategies.
- The study focused on stroke patients at a tertiary hospital in Enugu, using data from 350 admitted patients, identifying diabetes, hypertension, and age 65+ as the most prevalent risk factors.
- Results showed a high prevalence of ischemic strokes (74.9%) compared to hemorrhagic strokes (25.1%), with significant correlations between hypertension and hemorrhagic stroke, especially in younger patients.
The effect of sickle cell anemia on the linear growth of Nigerian children.
J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab
October 2021
Objectives: Despite the high prevalence of children with sickle cell anaemia (SCA) in West Africa, there is paucity of data on the height velocity and prevalence of growth failure in SCA patients. With advances in clinical care of SCA patients, could there be a spatial and secular trend in the growth pattern of these children? Hence, the compelling needs to embark on this study. The objectives of the study were to determine the prevalence of growth failure among patients with SCA and its correlation with age, gender and age at diagnosis.
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