Publications by authors named "T O Nnaji"
Prevalence of Methamphetamine (Mkpurummiri) use in south east Nigeria: a community-based cross-sectional study.
BMC Public Health
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Methamphetamine (MA) use is prevalent in south east Nigeria, with a reported prevalence of 21.8% among surveyed adolescents and adults, primarily driven by depression and commonly administered through inhalation.
- The study utilized a descriptive cross-sectional survey with 371 respondents and analyzed data using various statistical methods to identify factors associated with MA use.
- Key control measures identified included self-control, parental monitoring, drug education, and legal oversight, while users were characterized by aggressive behavior and living off-campus, which correlated with lower MA use likelihood.
Article Synopsis
- Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nails that frequently affects diabetic patients, leading to potential complications and decreased quality of life.
- The study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and characteristics of onychomycosis in diabetic individuals compared to healthy controls in Nigeria.
- Findings indicated that the prevalence among diabetics was 45.3% and included various types of fungi, with the most common being dermatophytes, non-dermatophytes, and Candida species, highlighting a significant link between foot ulcers and the infection.
Background: Nigeria has the largest global burden of HIV new infections in children despite global and national concerted efforts at the reduction of mother-to-child transmission of HIV. The goal of this study was to determine the associations between maternal characteristics, practices and mother-to-child transmission of HIV infection among mothers living with HIV.
Methods: This is a hospital-based descriptive cross-sectional study.
Background: 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.