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  1. Article: Long-Lasting Insecticide-Treated Nets: Assessment of the Awareness and Utilization of Them among Antenatal Clinic Attendees in Abakaliki, Southeast Nigeria.

    Anikwe, Chidebe Christian / Irechukwu, John Chiadikobi / Okorochukwu, Bartholomew Chukwunonye / Ikeoha, Cyril Chijioke / Obuna, Johnson Akuma / Ejikeme, Brown Nnamdi / Anikwe, Ifeyinwa Helen

    Journal of tropical medicine

    2020  Volume 2020, Page(s) 2984867

    Abstract: Background: The use of long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (LLITNs) is one of the effective strategies for the prevention of malaria, especially among pregnant women.: Aim: This study is aimed at assessing the awareness and utilization of LLITNs ... ...

    Abstract Background: The use of long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (LLITNs) is one of the effective strategies for the prevention of malaria, especially among pregnant women.
    Aim: This study is aimed at assessing the awareness and utilization of LLITNs during pregnancy among antenatal clinic attendees at the Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital Abakaliki.
    Materials and methods: This was a cross-sectional study among antenatal attendees at the Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. A semistructured questionnaire was used to obtain relevant information from the participants. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 20.
    Results: The mean age of the women was 26.05 ± 5.76 years. About one-third (30%) of the respondents were nulliparous. Most of the respondents had at least a secondary education. More than ninety percent of the respondents had a good knowledge of malaria with 95.8% being aware of LLITNs. The main source of information was from hospitals (54.5%). The rate of utilization of LLITNs was 37.5%; however, consistent use was only reported by about a third of this proportion. The major reasons for not utilizing the nets include discomfort/heat and fear of the chemical content. Women with tertiary education were more likely to utilize mosquito nets during pregnancy compared with women with secondary or primary education. Women who live in rural areas (OR = 0.393 95% CI 0.602-0.073) were less likely to use LLITNs during pregnancy, while those who are aware of the aetiology of malaria (OR = 4.38 95% CI 0.983-19.591) were more likely to utilize LLITNs in pregnancy.
    Conclusion: The level of awareness of LLITNs is high; however, its utilization was discouragingly low. Rural dwellers and those without appropriate knowledge of the aetiology of malaria were less likely to use LLITNs in pregnancy.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-04-30
    Publishing country Egypt
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2546526-0
    ISSN 1687-9694 ; 1687-9686
    ISSN (online) 1687-9694
    ISSN 1687-9686
    DOI 10.1155/2020/2984867
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  2. Article ; Online: Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness among Pregnant Women in a Secondary Health Facility in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria.

    Anikwe, Chidebe Christian / Okorochukwu, Bartholomew Chukwunonye / Ikeoha, Cyril Chijioke / Asiegbu, Obiora G K / Nnadozie, Ugochukwu Uzodimma / Eze, Justus Ndulue / Obuna, Johnson Akuma / Okoroafor, Francis Chigozie

    BioMed research international

    2020  Volume 2020, Page(s) 9097415

    Abstract: Background: Birth preparedness and complication readiness (BP/CR) concept is based on the premise that preparing for birth and being ready for complications reduce all three phases of delay to a bad obstetric outcome.: Objectives: To determine the ... ...

    Abstract Background: Birth preparedness and complication readiness (BP/CR) concept is based on the premise that preparing for birth and being ready for complications reduce all three phases of delay to a bad obstetric outcome.
    Objectives: To determine the knowledge of BP/CR with its determinants and BP/CR index among pregnant women in Abakaliki, southeast Nigeria.
    Methods: A cross-sectional survey was done between 1
    Results: The birth preparedness and complication readiness index was 41.9%. Only 44.9% and 36.9% of the study population had adequate knowledge of birth preparedness (BP) and complication readiness (CR), respectively. Upper social class, lower educational level, urban residence, and less than 30 years of age were associated with increased odds of respondents having adequate knowledge of BP and CR (
    Conclusion: This study revealed that knowledge of BP/CR is suboptimal. The determinant of this knowledge is antenatal booking. It is recommended that women should have adequate antenatal care education to improve their knowledge of BP/CR. This will help to increase the low BP/CR index seen in our study.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Delivery, Obstetric ; Female ; Health Facilities ; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; Humans ; Nigeria ; Pregnancy ; Pregnant Women ; Prenatal Education ; Rural Population ; Surveys and Questionnaires
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-07-25
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Clinical Trial ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2698540-8
    ISSN 2314-6141 ; 2314-6133
    ISSN (online) 2314-6141
    ISSN 2314-6133
    DOI 10.1155/2020/9097415
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  3. Article: Pentazocine Alone Versus Pentazocine Plus Diclofenac for Pain Relief in the First 24 Hours after Caesarean Section: A Randomized Controlled Study.

    Egede, John Okafor / Ajah, Leonard Ogbonna / Umeora, Odidika Ugochukwu / Ozumba, Benjamin Chukwuma / Onoh, Robinson Chukwudi / Obuna, Johnson Akuma / Ekem, Napoleon

    Journal of clinical and diagnostic research : JCDR

    2017  Volume 11, Issue 4, Page(s) QC01–QC05

    Abstract: Introduction: Postoperative pain is one of the main postoperative adverse outcomes following caesarean section. Its management still remains a challenge especially in a low resource setting.: Aim: To compare the efficacy of intramuscular pentazocine ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Postoperative pain is one of the main postoperative adverse outcomes following caesarean section. Its management still remains a challenge especially in a low resource setting.
    Aim: To compare the efficacy of intramuscular pentazocine alone and combined intramuscular pentazocine with diclofenac for pain relief within 24 hours after caesarean section.
    Materials and methods: This was a double blind randomized control study of post caesarean section pain management of 140 participants between April and December, 2015 at the Federal Teaching hospital, Abakaliki. Inclusion criteria involved consenting and low risk parturients who had caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia. The participants were randomly grouped into Pentazocine-Placebo (PP) group and Pentazocine-Diclofenac (PD) group. The PP group received pentazocine 30 mg every 4 hours for 24 hours and 3 milliliters of water for injection as placebo 12 hourly for 24 hours while the PD group received pentazocine 30 mg every 4 hours and diclofenac 75 mg every 12 hours for 24 hours. The level of pain control was assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). The data was analysed with IBM SPSS version 20.0. The level of significance was set at < 0.05.
    Results: The use of PD for 24 hour post caesarean section analgesia achieved better pain relief, faster onset of postoperative ambulation, bowel sound auscultation and oral feeding than the use of PP (p-value ≤0.002). However, the use of PD is more expensive than PP (p-value =0.0001). There was no difference between the two groups of participants on the passage of flatus and duration of hospital stay (p-value≥0.05). The use of PP was associated with more maternal side effects (p-value=0.009). There was no difference on the level of satisfaction between the two groups of participants (p-value≥0.05).
    Conclusion: The use of PD for post caesarean section analgesia is more effective in achieving a satisfactory pain relief and has less side effects.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2017-04-01
    Publishing country India
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2775283-5
    ISSN 0973-709X ; 2249-782X
    ISSN (online) 0973-709X
    ISSN 2249-782X
    DOI 10.7860/JCDR/2017/25294.9519
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  4. Article ; Online: Evaluation of obstetricians' surgical decision making in the management of uterine rupture.

    Eze, Justus Ndulue / Anozie, Okechukwu Bonaventure / Lawani, Osaheni Lucky / Ndukwe, Emmanuel Okechukwu / Agwu, Uzoma Maryrose / Obuna, Johnson Akuma

    BMC pregnancy and childbirth

    2017  Volume 17, Issue 1, Page(s) 179

    Abstract: Background: Uterine rupture is an obstetric calamity with surgery as its management mainstay. Uterine repair without tubal ligation leaves a uterus that is more prone to repeat rupture while uterine repair with bilateral tubal ligation (BTL) or (sub) ... ...

    Abstract Background: Uterine rupture is an obstetric calamity with surgery as its management mainstay. Uterine repair without tubal ligation leaves a uterus that is more prone to repeat rupture while uterine repair with bilateral tubal ligation (BTL) or (sub)total hysterectomy predispose survivors to psychosocial problems like marital disharmony. This study aims to evaluate obstetricians' perspectives on surgical decision making in managing uterine rupture.
    Methods: A questionnaire-based cross-sectional study of obstetricians at the 46th annual scientific conference of Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria in 2012. Data was analysed by descriptive and inferential statistics.
    Results: Seventy-nine out of 110 obstetricians (71.8%) responded to the survey, of which 42 (53.2%) were consultants, 60 (75.9%) practised in government hospitals and 67 (84.8%) in urban hospitals, and all respondents managed women with uterine rupture. Previous cesarean scars and injudicious use of oxytocic are the commonest predisposing causes, and uterine rupture carries very high incidences of maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity. Uterine repair only was commonly performed by 38 (48.1%) and uterine repair with BTL or (sub) total hysterectomy by 41 (51.9%) respondents. Surgical management is guided mainly by patients' conditions and obstetricians' surgical skills.
    Conclusion: Obstetricians' distribution in Nigeria leaves rural settings starved of specialist for obstetric emergencies. Caesarean scars are now a rising cause of ruptures. The surgical management of uterine rupture and obstetricians' surgical preferences vary and are case scenario-dependent. Equitable redistribution of obstetricians and deployment of medical doctors to secondary hospitals in rural settings will make obstetric care more readily available and may reduce the prevalence and improve the outcome of uterine rupture. Obstetrician's surgical decision-making should be guided by the prevailing case scenario and the ultimate aim should be to avert fatality and reduce morbidity.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2017-06-08
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 1471-2393
    ISSN (online) 1471-2393
    DOI 10.1186/s12884-017-1367-8
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  5. Article ; Online: Plasma cadmium and zinc and their interrelationship in adult Nigerians

    Ugwuja Emmanuel Ike / Ogbonnaya Lawrence Ulu / Uro-Chukwu Henry / Obuna Johnson Akuma / Ogiji Emeka / Ezenkwa Simon Uchenna

    Interdisciplinary Toxicology, Vol 8, Iss 2, Pp 77-

    potential health implications

    2015  Volume 83

    Abstract: Zinc (an essential trace element) and cadmium (a ubiquitous environmental pollutant with acclaimed toxicity) have been found to occur together in nature, with reported antagonism between the two elements. The present study aimed at determination of ... ...

    Abstract Zinc (an essential trace element) and cadmium (a ubiquitous environmental pollutant with acclaimed toxicity) have been found to occur together in nature, with reported antagonism between the two elements. The present study aimed at determination of plasma levels of zinc (Zn) and cadmium (Cd) and their interrelationship in adult Nigerians. The series comprised adults (n=443) aged ≥18 yrs (mean ± SD 38.4±13.7 yrs), consisting of 117 males, 184 non-pregnant and 140 pregnant females. Sociodemographic data were collected by questionnaire while anthropometrics were determined using standard methods. Plasma Cd and Zn were determined by using an atomic absorption spectrophotometer. The mean plasma zinc and cadmium were 94.7±18.1 μg/dl and 0.150±0.548 μg/dl, respectively. Age, sex, pregnancy, and parity had no effect on either plasma Zn or Cd. Although educational level had no effect on plasma Zn, it had a significant effect on Cd; subjects possessing either secondary or tertiary education had significantly lower plasma Cd than subjects without formal education. Moreover, there seemed to be an inverse relationship between Cd and Zn, but this was not statistically significant (r=–0.089; p=0.061). Although plasma Zn was not related to BMI (r=0.037; p=0.432), Cd was significantly negatively correlated with BMI (r=–0.124; p=0.009). It may be concluded that adult Nigerians in Ebonyi State have elevated plasma levels of Cd, with apparent impact on the levels of plasma Zn. This has important public health implications considering the essential roles of Zn in the protection of Cd mediated adverse health effects. While food diversification is recommended to improve plasma Zn, efforts should be made to reduce exposure to Cd to mitigate partially its possible adverse effects.
    Keywords cadmium ; zinc ; anthropogenic activities ; pollutant ; heavy metal toxicity ; Medicine ; R ; Public aspects of medicine ; RA1-1270 ; Toxicology. Poisons ; RA1190-1270
    Publishing date 2015-06-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher De Gruyter Open
    Document type Article ; Online
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  6. Article: Plasma cadmium and zinc and their interrelationship in adult Nigerians: potential health implications.

    Ugwuja, Emmanuel Ike / Ogbonnaya, Lawrence Ulu / Uro-Chukwu, Henry / Obuna, Johnson Akuma / Ogiji, Emeka / Ezenkwa, Simon Uchenna

    Interdisciplinary toxicology

    2016  Volume 8, Issue 2, Page(s) 77–83

    Abstract: Zinc (an essential trace element) and cadmium (a ubiquitous environmental pollutant with acclaimed toxicity) have been found to occur together in nature, with reported antagonism between the two elements. The present study aimed at determination of ... ...

    Abstract Zinc (an essential trace element) and cadmium (a ubiquitous environmental pollutant with acclaimed toxicity) have been found to occur together in nature, with reported antagonism between the two elements. The present study aimed at determination of plasma levels of zinc (Zn) and cadmium (Cd) and their interrelationship in adult Nigerians. The series comprised adults (n=443) aged ≥18 yrs (mean ± SD 38.4±13.7 yrs), consisting of 117 males, 184 non-pregnant and 140 pregnant females. Sociodemographic data were collected by questionnaire while anthropometrics were determined using standard methods. Plasma Cd and Zn were determined by using an atomic absorption spectrophotometer. The mean plasma zinc and cadmium were 94.7±18.1 μg/dl and 0.150±0.548 μg/dl, respectively. Age, sex, pregnancy, and parity had no effect on either plasma Zn or Cd. Although educational level had no effect on plasma Zn, it had a significant effect on Cd; subjects possessing either secondary or tertiary education had significantly lower plasma Cd than subjects without formal education. Moreover, there seemed to be an inverse relationship between Cd and Zn, but this was not statistically significant (r=-0.089; p=0.061). Although plasma Zn was not related to BMI (r=0.037; p=0.432), Cd was significantly negatively correlated with BMI (r=-0.124; p=0.009). It may be concluded that adult Nigerians in Ebonyi State have elevated plasma levels of Cd, with apparent impact on the levels of plasma Zn. This has important public health implications considering the essential roles of Zn in the protection of Cd mediated adverse health effects. While food diversification is recommended to improve plasma Zn, efforts should be made to reduce exposure to Cd to mitigate partially its possible adverse effects.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2016-07-27
    Publishing country Slovakia
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2503775-4
    ISSN 1337-9569 ; 1337-6853
    ISSN (online) 1337-9569
    ISSN 1337-6853
    DOI 10.1515/intox-2015-0012
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  7. Article: The Feto-Maternal Outcome of Preeclampsia with Severe Features and Eclampsia in Abakaliki, South-East Nigeria.

    Ajah, Leonard Ogbonna / Ozonu, Nelson Chukwudi / Ezeonu, Paul Olisaemeka / Lawani, Lucky Osaheni / Obuna, Johnson Akuma / Onwe, Emeka Ogah

    Journal of clinical and diagnostic research : JCDR

    2016  Volume 10, Issue 9, Page(s) QC18–QC21

    Abstract: Introduction: Preeclampsia with severe features and eclampsia has remained a serious challenge in tropical obstetric practice. It is a major cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality in Nigeria.: Aim: This study was aimed at determining ...

    Abstract Introduction: Preeclampsia with severe features and eclampsia has remained a serious challenge in tropical obstetric practice. It is a major cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality in Nigeria.
    Aim: This study was aimed at determining the prevalence, the risk factors and feto-maternal outcome of preeclampsia with severe features and eclampsia in Abakaliki.
    Materials and methods: This was a 5-year retrospective case-control study of preeclampsia with severe features and eclampsia at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki. Case notes of preeclampsia with severe features and eclampsia between January 2008 and December, 2012 were retrieved. Similarly, the case file of next parturient that did not have any medical disease was included in the study. The cases and controls were selected at the ratio of 1:1. The data assessed were information on maternal age, parity, booking status, diagnosis, mode of delivery, complications, maternal and perinatal outcomes.
    Results: A total of 13,750 deliveries were recorded within the study period. The prevalence of preeclampsia with severe features and eclampsia were 136(0.99%) and 104(0.76%) respectively. Preeclampsia with severe features and eclampsia was more common among adolescents, rural dwellers, poorly educated, unemployed, unbooked and nulliparous women. It was more associated with preterm delivery, caesarean section, low birth weight babies, maternal and perinatal mortality.
    Conclusion: Preeclampsia with severe features and eclampsia is common among the adolescents, unbooked, rural, and low socio-economic group of women in this study. It has also contributed to high maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. There is need for policy makers to formulate policies toward female education, women empowerment and provision of social amenities in rural areas. These policies may reverse the current ugly trend in this environment.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2016-09-01
    Publishing country India
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2775283-5
    ISSN 0973-709X ; 2249-782X
    ISSN (online) 0973-709X
    ISSN 2249-782X
    DOI 10.7860/JCDR/2016/21078.8499
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