Search Results - "Edmund N. Ossai"

Health-related quality of life and associated factors among Onchocerciasis patients in southeast Nigeria: A cross-sectional comparative study by Otache, Adah E, Ezenwosu, Ifeyinwa L, Ossai, Edmund N, Aniwada, Elias C, Nwobi, Emmanuel A, Uzochukwu, Benjamin Sc

“…Onchocerciasis, a neglected tropical disease of public health importance, causes chronic morbidity and severe disability that may impact on health-related…”
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Physician burnout in Nigeria: a multicentre, cross-sectional study by Nwosu, Arinze D G, Ossai, Edmund N, Mba, Uwakwe C, Anikwe, Ifeanyi, Ewah, Richard, Obande, Bernard O, Achor, Justin U

“…Healthcare workers are a burnout-prone occupational group and the prevalence is particularly high among physicians. With the prevailing low physician-patient…”
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Willingness to accept malaria vaccines amongst women presenting at outpatient and immunization clinics in Enugu state, Southeast Nigeria by Chinawa, Awoere T, Ossai, Edmund N, Onukwuli, Vivian O, Nduagubam, Obinna C, Uwaezuoke, Ndubuisi A, Okafor, Chinyere N, Chinawa, Josephat M

“…There are giant steps taken in the introduction of the novel malaria vaccine poised towards reducing mortality and morbidity associated with malaria. This…”
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Disease perception, impacts and coping strategies for onchocerciasis in Southeast Nigeria: a qualitative study among patients and program managers by Otache, Adah E, Ezenwosu, Ifeyinwa L, Ossai, Edmund N, Nwobi, Emmanuel A, Abah, Stephen O, Uzochukwu, Benjamin Sc

“…Onchocerciasis is a disease of public health concern due to the devastating consequences of the disease which impacts negatively on the lives of the people…”
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Maternal perception of masking in children as a preventive strategy for COVID-19 in Nigeria: A multicentre study by Aronu, Ann E, Chinawa, Josephat M, Nduagubam, Obinna C, Ossai, Edmund N, Chinawa, Awoere T, Igwe, Wilson C

“…The use of face masks by children for the prevention of COVID 19 is still controversial, especially with regards to who should wear the face mask and at what…”
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Maternal level of awareness and predictors of willingness to vaccinate children against COVID 19; A multi-center study by Chinawa, Awoere T., Chinawa, Josephat M., Ossai, Edmund N., Obinna, Nduagubam, Onukwuli, Vivian, Aronu, Ann E., Manyike, Chuka P.

“…Several controversies surround mothers' willingness to vaccinate against the COVID-19 pandemic especially when mortality is not frequently reported in…”
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The unique contributions of depression and anxiety to suicidal ideation among Nigerian secondary school students: a cross-sectional survey by Chinawa, Awoere T, Ossai, Edmund N, Chinawa, Josephat M, Odinka, Paul C, Nduagubam, Obinna C, Odinka, Jaclyn I, Aronu, Ann E

“…It is important to establish the pattern of suicidal ideation among adolescents with depression and anxiety. This will help the schools prevent possible…”
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Problem gambling among secondary school adolescents in Enugu, Nigeria by Chinawa, Awoere T, Ossai, Edmund N, Odinka, Paul C, Nduaguba, Obinna C, Odinka, Jaclyn I, Aronu, Ann E, Chinawa, Josephat M

“…Adolescent problem gambling is a common behavioural issue and could be associated with internet addiction. To determine the pattern of problem gambling and…”
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Willingness of college students aged 10 to 24 years to get vaccinated against COVID-19 disease: a cross-sectional study in South-East Nigeria by Chinawa, Awoere T, Ossai, Edmund N, Nwachukwu, Chinedu Ugwunna, Uwaezuoke, Ndubuisi A, Aronu, Ann E, Chinawa, Josephat M

“…Willingness to be vaccinated against COVID-19 is a topical issue that may change the course and distribution of the pandemic in the country. This study was…”
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Right ventricular function among South East Nigeria children with sickle cell anaemia by Chinawa, Josephat M, Chukwu, Bartholomew F, Chinawa, Awoere T, Ossai, Edmund N, Ikefuna, Anthony N, Aronu, Ann E, Obidike, Egbuna O

“…Sickle cell anaemia (SCA) is characterized by attendant ischemia-reperfusion injury especially to the heart. The aim of this work is to compare the right…”
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Are there knowledge and attitude deficits on leprosy? A study among medical interns and final year medical students in southeast Nigeria by Ekeke, Ngozi, Chukwu, Joseph N, Nwafor, Charles C, Meka, Anthony O, Aguwa, Emmanuel, Uwakwe, Kenechi, Anyanwagu, Uche, Nduka, Ijeoma, Azuogu, Ben, Oshi, Daniel, Ossai, Edmund N

“…Background: Lack of knowledge about leprosy exists even among medical practitioners around the world. This study was designed to assess the knowledge, attitude…”
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Tobacco use: prevalence, pattern, and predictors, among those aged 15-49 years in Nigeria, a secondary data analysis by Aniwada, Elias C, Uleanya, Nwachinemere D, Ossai, Edmund N, Nwobi, Emmanuel A, Anibueze, Michael

“…Tobacco use is a major global public health challenge. It is a risk factor for most leading causes of death, and its health impacts span from conception to…”
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Use of malaria rapid diagnostic test and anti-malarial drug prescription practices among primary healthcare workers in Ebonyi state, Nigeria: An analytical cross-sectional study by Omale, Ugwu I, Azuogu, Benedict N, Agu, Adaoha P, Ossai, Edmund N

“…The recommendation of universal diagnostic testing before malaria treatment aimed to address the problem of over-treatment with artemisinin-based combination…”
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Prevalence and predictors of anxiety among surgical patients in the preoperative holding area of National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria: A cross-sectional study by Ossai, Edmund, Nwosu, Arinze, Onwuasoigwe, Okechukwu, Ubboe, Kenneth, Ameh, Johnson, Alu, Lawrence

“…Background: High preoperative anxiety in surgical patients impacts anesthetic management, postoperative pain scores, patient satisfaction, and postoperative…”
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COVID-19: Knowledge of Mode of Spread and Preventive Practices among College Adolescents in Nigeria by Aronu, Ann E, Chinawa, Awoere T, Ossai, Edmund N, Onukwuli, Vivian O, Chinawa, Josephat M

“…Abstract Background Corona virus pandemic (COVID 19) has emerged as the single most important topical issue and poses a challenge to medicine. Adolescent…”
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Assessment of Resilience in the Second wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Snapshot of Experiences of Adolescents Secondary School Children in Southeast Nigeria by Chinawa, Awoere T., Ossai, Edmund N., Aronu, Ann E., Chinawa, Josephat M.

“…Background: The second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic has created much psychological burden on the adolescent child. Resilience is an intertwine of risk and…”
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Pattern of Female Genital Mutilation among Adolescents Attending Secondary Schools’ in Enugu Metropolis by Chinawa, Awoere T, Chinawa, Josephat M, Ossai, Edmund N, Aronu, Ann E, Ozokoli, Godwin E, Enebe, Joseph

“…Abstract Background Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a public health menace and it study among adolescents is not exhaustive. Objectives The aim is to study…”
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Predictors of pulmonary hypertension among children with atrial septal defects (ASD) by Chinawa, Josephat, Chinawa, Awoere T, Ossai, Edmund, Duru, Chika

“…Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a common congenital heart disease in children that uncommonly presents with pulmonary hypertension. Much is not known about the…”
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Left ventricular function and cardiac valvar annular dimensions among children with sickle cell anemia compared to those with hemoglobin AA type in Enugu, Nigeria by Chinawa, Josephat M, Chinawa, Awore T, Ossai, Edmund N, Chukwu, Bartholomew F, Ndu, Ikenna K, Asinobi, Isaac N

“…Enumerating the relationship between cardiac structures, function and chamber sizes in children with sickle cell anemia would help in delineating some…”
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Snapshot on physicians’ view on safe blood transfusion in multiply transfused patients in Nigeria by Efobi, Chilota C., Ugwu, Angela O., Obi, Esther I., Ossai, Edmund N., Ocheni, Sunday

“…Background: Multiply transfused patients (MTPs) are often at risk of alloimmunization and other transfusion-associated complications. These complications could…”
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