Publications by authors named "Sarah Abere"

Article Synopsis
  • - Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a major cause of mortality globally, with a notable increase in developing countries, prompting a study of admissions related to CVDs at Rivers State University Teaching Hospital from 2021 to 2022.
  • - The study observed that out of 1,540 total admissions, 751 (48.8%) were due to CVDs, primarily heart failure and cerebrovascular accidents, with a significant portion of deaths during this period linked to these conditions.
  • - The findings highlight the urgent need for community-based preventive and management strategies to address the high rates of morbidity and mortality associated with heart failure and cerebrovascular accidents in the region.
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Background: Women are a considerable part of the population and contribute to every facet of life with significant participation in all professions, however, despite such advancements by women, there is still a gender bias in all walks of life including the medical field. This study aimed to evaluate the opportunities, challenges, and job satisfaction of women doctors in the workplace.

Methodology: This was a descriptive, cross-sectional study conducted among 165 women medical doctors living in Rivers State, Nigeria.

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Introduction Hepatitis B and C viruses can result in both acute and chronic hepatitis, ranging in severity from a mild acute disease to a serious, lifelong manifestation including liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. This study aims to determine the knowledge and attitudes of medical doctors in Rivers State, Nigeria, to hepatitis B and C as well as their practice for prevention and treatment of the same. We also assessed their practice of universal precaution, provision, and use of personal protective tools.

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Gastroparesis is a neuromuscular disorder whose hallmark is delayed gastric emptying. It is a global challenge to the healthcare system because of poor treatment satisfaction for both the patients and clinicians, eventually leading to a reduction in the quality of life, with antecedent anxiety and depression. Although it is multifactorial in origin, diabetic, idiopathic, and drug-induced gastroparesis are the major risk factors.

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