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Evaluation of plasma levels of interleukin 6 and iron status based on sleeping patterns of students I a Nigerian University
(International Journal of Current Research in Medical Sciences, 2022) Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu; Mary Ezinne Nwazu; Getrude Uzoma Obeagu
Sleeping is so important for the vitality of human life. The study was done to evaluate levels of interleukin 6 and iron based on different sleeping patterns of students of Madonna University, Elele, Rivers State, Nigeria. The project is a cross-sectional study involving subjects recruited from students of Madonna University Nigeria, Elele Campus. A total number of 100 subjects were recruited for the study (50 males and 50 females) of apparently healthy students from Madonna University Nigeria, Elele Campus, Rivers State, Nigeria. They all gave consent to participate in this study. The data obtained from the study were presented as Mean SD in tables and analysed using student t-test and ANOVA for parametric data using SPSS version 20. The level of significance was set at p<0.05. The results showed no significant change in interleukin 6 and iron levels when compared among the groups and within the groups. The study revealed that different sleeping pattern has no significant changes in the levels of interleukin 6 and iron of the students of Madonna University, Elele Campus, Rivers State.
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Evaluation of plasma levels of interleukin 6 and iron status of baseketball players in Madonna University, Elele, Rivers State, Nigeria
(Academic journal of heath science, 2023) Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu; Getrude Uzoma Obeagu; Oghenenyerhovwo Udjor
Aim: The study was done to determine the levels of interleukin 6 (IL-6) and iron status of basketball players in Madonna University, Elele, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Methods: A total number of 80 subjects were recruited for the study, comprising of 40 subjects before playing basketball (20 males and 20 females) and 40 subjects after playing basketball (20 males, 20 females) from Madonna University Nigeria, Elele Campus, Rivers State, Nigeria. The data obtained from the study were presented as Mean ± SD in tables and analysed using student t-test for parametric data using SPSS version 20. The level of significance was set at p<0.05.
Results: A significant increase (p=0.002) was found in interleukin 6 (IL-6) after playing basketball compared to before playing basketball and no significant change (0.276) in iron after playing basketball compared to before playing basketball respectively. It was also observed that there was no significant increase (p=0.115) in interleukin 6 (IL-6) of males compared to females and no significant change in iron (p=0.770) of males compared to females respectively. There was no significant increase (p=0.115) in interleukin 6 (IL-6) of basketball players aged 15 to 25 years compared to basketball players aged 26 to 35 years and no significant change in iron (p=0.770) of basketball players aged 15 to 25 years compared to volleyball players aged 26 to 35 years respectively. Conclusions: The study showed increase in interleukin 6 (IL-6) of the basketball players after playing compared to the level before playing which shows that the physical activity increases the level of interleukin 6 and but has no effect on the iron level after basketball game
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Evaluation of Occurrence and Factors associated with Tuberculosis amid HIV Positive Adults Attending ART Clinic in Amuria District
(International Digital Organization for Scientific Research, 2023) Ekemu, William
The prevalence of TB is increasing in many countries and is the leading infectious cause of death worldwide. Infection with HIV likewise, has emerged as the most important predisposing factor for developing TB in people co-infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The objective of study was to determine the prevalence and factors associated with Tuberculosis among HIV positive adults attending ART clinic in Amuria health Centre IV in Amuria district. A cross sectional study design, descriptive in nature was used in which a total of 150 clients participated. Majority of participants were aged 30-40 with 36%, of this patients, 97(64.67%) were female and 53(35.3%) were males. TB incidence was 7.33% males were sputum positive and sputum positive females were 5.33% which totaled to 12.66% positive respondents. Among the social exposure characteristics, exposure characteristics, 60.67% responded yes to asked questions and 39.33% replied no to the questions with 28% in smoking cigarettes. Environmental factors, overcrowding showed highest percentage (16%), followed by non-permanent housing (15.33%). The findings highlight, occupation, age (31-50), low education level, smoking status, alcohol intake, and overcrowding, unemployment associated with TB co infection. There is need for on-going educational, informational and other interventions to address the risk factors of tuberculosis in HIV Adults in order to decrease the rate of TB co-infection
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Evaluation of Male partner participation in prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV/AIDs at Hoima Referral hospital
(Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences, 2023) Sebwami Richard
The purpose of the study was to assess the knowledge and attitude, the level of male involvement and factors associated with male involvement in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Hoima municipality. This study was a descriptive cross section in which quantitative method of data collection was employed in collection of data from respondents. Questionnaires were distributed to participants to assess the knowledge and attitude, the level of male involvement and factors associated with male involvement in prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) in Hoima municipality. Sample size of 200 participants were used, this included the Male partners who hard escorted their pregnant partners to the antenatal clinic aged between 20-50years.The predominant religion were Catholics 59% and seventh day Adventists. Regarding educational levels, majority of respondents had completed secondary level and above (61%) and the predominant ages were between 20-29 years. The study revealed that very few males partner were involved in the PMTCT program especially during HIV counseling and testing (HCT) because of being at old age group above 30years couples, couples not living together, high number of wife’s pregnancies four and above, having no knowledge on methods of MTCT, and husbands failure to discuss HCT with their wives. From the findings, majority of the respondents have ever had about the male involvement in the PMTCT but there was still low male involvement in PMTCT programs at antenatal clinics. There is a need to do an in-depth assessment of women’s experiences when tested HIV-positive in the presence of their partners at the ANC, as well as to develop strategies to improve male involvement. The study again recommends formative research on the use of incentives to promote male involvement in the PMTCT program and the government should train more of the health promoters and the Village Health Teams in order to reach even those that are deep in the village that are not having easy access to the health facility.
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Evaluation of Knowledge, Perception and Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori Infection among Students of Enugu State University of Science and Technology: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach
(Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences, 2022) Justina Nwabunachi Ikpenwa; Christian Chinedu Aneke; Chidimma Maureen Chukwueze; Leonard C. Chukwu; Leonard C. Chukwu
Background: The increasing prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection globally has become a huge concern. This organism is a gram-negative bacterium that infects the lining of the stomach, causing peptic ulcer disease as well as gastric cancer. Approximately 50% of the world populations are known to be infected with Helicobacter pylori.This study evaluated the knowledge, perception as well as prevalence of Helicobacter pylori among the students of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT). A total of 1,500 who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were recruited for the study. Ethical clearance and informed consent were retrieved and a well-structured questionnaire was administered to each participant. Blood samples were collected from the participants and screened for Helicobacter pylori antibody using rapid test kits (CTK Biotech, Inc., San Diego, USA). Information obtained was analysed using SPSS version 25.0. P-values <0.05 were reflected as statistically significant. Out of the 1,500 students tested, 964 (64.3%) were positive for H. pylori. The prevalence was higher in females 896 (59.7%) as against 604 (40.4%) in males. The students within the age group of 20-24 years reported the highest prevalence. There was no statistical significance in the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori between the age groups (P=.370) and gender groups (P=.927). Based on evaluation of knowledge and perception of Helicobacter pylori among ESUT students, 1365 (91%) had heard of ulcer but only 577 (38.5%) had been diagnosed of ulcer previously. Majority of the student participants (65.7%) knew antacid as a medication for ulcer. About half the population (50.5%) perceived that ulcer is related to weight loss. 36.5% believed ulcer could bring about lack of concentration while 36.8% agreed that ulcer makes one highly irritable. Conclusion: The purpose of this work was to generate information with emphasis on the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori among the study population as well as their knowledge and perception. Information generated will help formulate public health interventions necessary to check these problems and offer evidence based preventive approach to the students of ESUT and the entire populace.