Search Results - "Oche, Mansur Oche"
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Determinants of antenatal care, institutional delivery and postnatal care services utilization in Nigeria
Published in The Pan African medical journal (31-08-2015)“…Utilization of antenatal care, institutional delivery and postnatal care services in Nigeria are poor even by african average. We analysed the 2013 Nigeria DHS…”
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HIV/AIDS Related Stigma and Discrimination against PLWHA in Nigerian Population
Published in PloS one (10-12-2015)“…HIV/AIDS remain a major public health concern in Nigeria. People living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) face not only personal medical problems but also social problems…”
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Perception and willingness to accept COVID-19 Vaccines: A cross-sectional survey of the general population of Sokoto State, Nigeria
Published in PloS one (01-12-2022)“…The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 globally is well over 400 million, however, the number of cases is showing a downward trend especially in developed…”
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Perception and willingness to accept COVID-19 Vaccines: A cross-sectional survey of the general population of Sokoto State, Nigeria
Published in PloS one (01-12-2022)“…The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 globally is well over 400 million, however, the number of cases is showing a downward trend especially in developed…”
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Risk factors for low birth weight in Nigeria: evidence from the 2013 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey
Published in Global health action (01-01-2016)“…Low birth weight (LBW) continues to be the primary cause of infant morbidity and mortality. This study was undertaken to identify the predictors of LBW in…”
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Knowledge and practices related to stroke prevention among hypertensive and diabetic patients attending Specialist Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria
Published in The Pan African medical journal (2018)“…Stroke has become a problem of public health importance worldwide. Knowledge and practices related to stroke prevention among hypertensive and diabetic…”
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Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Prevalence and Correlates in North West, Nigeria
Published in Journal of the National Medical Association (01-08-2024)“…Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is one of the most common medical complications of pregnancy. It is a condition in which women without previously diagnosed…”
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Sexual activities of pregnant women attending antenatal clinic of a tertiary hospital in North-West Nigeria
Published in The Pan African medical journal (2020)“…myths about sex during pregnancy harming fetus and leading to preterm labor or miscarriage are very strong factors releasing fear and leading to avoidance of…”
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A cross-sectional survey of knowledge, attitude, and practices toward dengue fever among health workers in a tertiary health institution in Sokoto state, Nigeria
Published in Journal of family medicine and primary care (01-10-2021)“…Introduction: Dengue fever (DF) has become a disease of public health concern. It is a mosquito-borne virus infection caused by one of the four serotypes of…”
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Prevalence and perception of cigarette smoking among out of school adolescents in Birnin Kebbi, North-western Nigeria
Published in The Pan African medical journal (2018)“…Introductioncigarette smoking is on the increase among adolescents' especially in developing countries and is a leading cause of premature morbidity and…”
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Intimate Partner Violence in Pregnancy: Knowledge and Experiences of Pregnant Women and Controlling Behavior of Male Partners in Sokoto, Northwest Nigeria
Published in International journal of reproductive medicine (06-03-2020)“…Background. Violence against women perpetrated by an intimate partner is an important public health issue. In recent years, attention has focused also on…”
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Predictors of knowledge and perception of family planning among men in urban areas in northwest Nigeria
Published in Nigerian journal of medicine (01-05-2021)“…Introduction: The use of family planning (FP) methods has remained low in Nigeria despite the high fertility rate and unmet need; partly because men are…”
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Factors influencing complementary and weaning practices among women in rural communities of Sokoto state, Nigeria
Published in The Pan African medical journal (2017)“…When breast milk alone is no longer sufficient to meet a child's nutritional needs, foods other than breast milk are introduced gradually into the baby's diet,…”
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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Experience of Sexual Violence among Female Employees in Sokoto Metropolis, Northwest Nigeria
Published in African journal of reproductive health (01-06-2020)“…This descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out to determine the knowledge, attitude and experiences of sexual violence among female employees in Sokoto…”
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Using women advocacy groups to enhance knowledge and home management of febrile convulsion amongst mothers in a rural community of Sokoto State, Nigeria
Published in The Pan African medical journal (2013)“…Febrile convulsions (FC) are a common paediatric problem worldwide. Between 1 and 4% of children will have a febrile convulsion with about 4% of cases arising…”
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Effect of food hygiene training on food handlers' knowledge in Sokoto Metropolis: a quasi-experimental study
Published in The Pan African medical journal (2021)“…training intervention for food handlers is necessary to increase their knowledge and awareness about food hygiene. Research in this area has been given low…”
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Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and use of mandatory premarital HIV testing as a prerequisite for marriages among religious leaders in Sokoto, North Western Nigeria
Published in The Pan African medical journal (2012)“…In Sub-Saharan Africa, an estimated 1.8 million became infected with the HIV in 2009 and Nigeria currently has about 3.4 million people living with HIV…”
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Determinants of appropriate knowledge on human immunodeficiency virus postexposure prophylaxis among professional health-care workers in Sokoto, Nigeria
Published in Journal of family medicine and primary care (01-03-2018)“…Introduction: The prevention of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV/AIDS) among health-care workers (HCWs) has remained a major topical issue worldwide…”
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Attitude of nurses and pharmacists on adverse drug reactions reporting in selected hospitals in Sokoto, Northwest Nigeria
Published in Journal of Research in Pharmacy Practice (01-07-2016)“…Objective: Objective of this study was to assess the attitude of nurses and pharmacists towards adverse drug reactions (ADRs) reporting. Methods: The…”
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Prevalence and factors associated with lung function abnormalities among rice millworkers in Sokoto state, Northwest Nigeria
Published in International journal of occupational safety and health (30-09-2022)“…Introduction: Northwest Nigeria has witnessed an increase in rice milling activities due to the ban on rice importation. The majority of workers in the…”
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