Browsing by Author "Yakubu Sunday Bot"

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    A Review on Cervical Cancer Vaccination
    (Eurasian Experiment Journal of Public Health, 2023) Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu; Yakubu Sunday Bot; Getrude Uzoma Obeagu; Adekemi Linda Adejare
    Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide. Approximately 90% of deaths from cervical cancer occur in low- and middle-income countries, but mortality varies 18-fold worldwide. The introduction of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines in many countries has significantly reduced HPV specific infection rates. Several studies have investigated the HPV vaccine intake [5-6] and found that the intake was low Lack of knowledge and passive attitudes have been reported to be one of the reasons for this low intake. Women's knowledge of HPV infection and vaccination was found to be low. HPV vaccination coverage is low, which is related to urban living and HPV awareness.
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    Anaemia and Risk Factors In Lactating Mothers: A Concern In Africa
    (International Journal of Innovative and Applied Research, 2023) Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu; Yakubu Sunday Bot; Getrude Uzoma Obeagu; Esther U. Alum; Okechukwu Paul-Chima Ugwu
    Anaemia is the most common nutritional deficiency indicator and health status in the world affecting about one third of the global population. Taking iron supplement during pregnancy is associated with reduction in anaemia among lactating mothers. The risk of anaemia in lactating mothers reduces with intake of iron supplement during pregnancy. Based on the study findings the researcher recommends the following. All lactating mothers should be encouraged by health team, starting with Village Health Team (VHTs) up to the facility level for regular haemoglobin checkup. Massive nutritional education should always be carried out on every antenatal and postnatal visit.
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    Factors contributing to treatment default by tuberculosis patients at art clinic: African perspective
    (International Journal of Current Research in Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2023) Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu; Yakubu Sunday Bot; Getrude Uzoma Obeagu; Abdulwasiu Oladele Hassan
    Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the biggest public health problem and now ranks alongside Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) as the world’s leading infectious cause of death. The co-infection of TB to HIV patients has been increasing with suppressing impact to the host immunity. There are a lot factors contributing to default of ART patients with TB including personal factors, stigma, economic factors, educational background, quality and nature of care from the facilities. It is imperative to improve on encouraging the HIV patients on ART with TB to access health facilities for their improved life.