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University of Nigeria, Nsukka
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About: University of Nigeria, Nsukka is a education organization based out in Nsukka, Nigeria. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Health care. The organization has 10211 authors who have published 13685 publications receiving 138922 citations.
Topics: Population, Health care, Public health, Malaria, Igbo
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TL;DR: Peer health education is an effective strategy for increasing women’s perception of benefits of early detection of cervical cancer through screening and it is also effective for increasing their practice of screening for cervical cancer.
Abstract: Effective female education on cervical cancer prevention has been shown to increase awareness and uptake of screening. However, sustaining increase in uptake poses a challenge to control efforts. Peer health education has been used as an effective tool for ensuring sustained behavior change. This study was undertaken to assess the effectiveness of peer health education on perception, willingness to screen and uptake of cervical cancer screening by women. A before and after intervention study was undertaken in 2 urban cities in Enugu state, Nigeria among women of reproductive age attending women’s meeting in Anglican churches. Multistage sampling was used to select 300 women. Peer health education was provided once monthly for 3 consecutive sessions over a period of 3 months. Data was collected at baseline and after the intervention using pre-tested questionnaires. Descriptive statistics and tests of significance of observed differences and associations were done at p-value of <0.05. Statistical significant difference was observed in participants’ individual risk perception for cervical cancer and perception of benefits of early detection through screening. Practice of screening for cervical cancer increased by 6.8% and the observed difference was statistically significant (p = 0.02). This was significantly associated with marital status, level of education, employment status and parity (p < 0.05). Peer health education is an effective strategy for increasing women’s perception of benefits of early detection of cervical cancer through screening. It is also effective for increasing their practice of screening for cervical cancer.
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University of Cambridge1, Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute2, University of Oxford3, Université de Montréal4, National University of Benin5, University of Yaoundé I6, Walter Sisulu University7, University of Kinshasa8, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven9, University of Copenhagen10, Ministry of Health and Social Welfare11, Uthman dan Fodiyo University12, University of Nigeria, Nsukka13, College of Health Sciences, Bahrain14, University of Jos15, University of Calabar16, Ekiti State University17, University of Lagos18, University College Hospital19, University of Lausanne20, University of the Free State21, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust22, Newcastle University23, Copperbelt University24, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences25, North-West University26, University of KwaZulu-Natal27, University of the Witwatersrand28, National Health Laboratory Service29
TL;DR: The optimal WC cut-point for identifying men at increased cardiometabolic risk is lower (⩾81.2 cm) than current guidelines recommend, and similar to that in women in SSA, and Prospective studies are needed to confirm these cut-points based on cardiometric outcomes.
Abstract: Waist circumference (WC) thresholds derived from western populations continue to be used in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) despite increasing evidence of ethnic variation in the association between adiposity and cardiometabolic disease and availability of data from African populations. We aimed to derive a SSA-specific optimal WC cut-point for identifying individuals at increased cardiometabolic risk. We used individual level cross-sectional data on 24 181 participants aged ⩾15 years from 17 studies conducted between 1990 and 2014 in eight countries in SSA. Receiver operating characteristic curves were used to derive optimal WC cut-points for detecting the presence of at least two components of metabolic syndrome (MS), excluding WC. The optimal WC cut-point was 81.2 cm (95% CI 78.5–83.8 cm) and 81.0 cm (95% CI 79.2–82.8 cm) for men and women, respectively, with comparable accuracy in men and women. Sensitivity was higher in women (64%, 95% CI 63–65) than in men (53%, 95% CI 51–55), and increased with the prevalence of obesity. Having WC above the derived cut-point was associated with a twofold probability of having at least two components of MS (age-adjusted odds ratio 2.6, 95% CI 2.4–2.9, for men and 2.2, 95% CI 2.0–2.3, for women). The optimal WC cut-point for identifying men at increased cardiometabolic risk is lower (⩾81.2 cm) than current guidelines (⩾94.0 cm) recommend, and similar to that in women in SSA. Prospective studies are needed to confirm these cut-points based on cardiometabolic outcomes.
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TL;DR: There is need for clinical trial on the benefits and adverse effects associated with the use of CAM to facilitate proof of efficacy and safety of the products.
Abstract: The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is now on the increase. Evidence from studies carried out globally has established that CAM use is very common and varies among populations. This study investigated patterns of CAM use, perceived benefits, and associated harm with CAM use among adults. A cross-sectional study was conducted in three local government areas of Enugu urban, Southeast Nigeria. An interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect data from all consenting adult participants aged between 18 and 65 years. Of the 732 participants interviewed, 62.8% were females while 37.2% were males. Majority (84.7%) of the participants had used CAM at one time or another. The most commonly used CAM product was the biological products, followed by spiritual therapy. The major route of administration for CAM products was oral and about 40% of the participants combined CAM with conventional medicine. Majority (78.6%) of CAM users benefited from CAM products after using them while a few complained of adverse reactions. As CAM is gaining widespread acceptance and use, there is need for clinical trial on the benefits and adverse effects associated with the use of CAM to facilitate proof of efficacy and safety of the products.
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01 Jan 1990TL;DR: The Ethanolic Root Extract Possessed Significant Dose-Dependent Anti-Ulcer Activity In Experimentally-Induced Acute Gastric Ulcers With Indomethacin and Cold Stress.
Abstract: The Ethanolic Root Extract Of Combretum Dolichopetalum Induced Dose-Dependent Relaxation Effect On The Isolated Guinea Pig Ileum With An Ec5o Of 2.65 Mg/Ml, and Also Inhibited Contractile Responses Of The Ileum To Histamine (10/μg/Ml) and Acetylcholine (10/μg/Ml). The Extract Possessed Significant Dose-Dependent Anti-Ulcer Activity In Experimentally-Induced Acute Gastric Ulcers With Indomethacin and Cold Stress. The Anti-Ulcer Effect Of The Extract Could Be Due To Its Content Of Tannin and Saponin Or To Its Anticholinergic and Antihistaminic Activities, Or A Combination Of These Factors.
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Kamyar Kalantar-Zadeh | 118 | 1025 | 56187 |
Peter J. Houghton | 63 | 228 | 14321 |
Alessandro Piccolo | 62 | 284 | 14332 |
R. W. Guillery | 60 | 106 | 13439 |
Ulrich Klotz | 56 | 213 | 10774 |
Nicholas H. Oberlies | 52 | 262 | 9683 |
Brian Norton | 49 | 322 | 9251 |
Adesola Ogunniyi | 47 | 272 | 11806 |
Obinna Onwujekwe | 43 | 282 | 8960 |
Sanjay Batra | 39 | 329 | 7179 |
Benjamin Uzochukwu | 38 | 163 | 9318 |
Christian N. Madu | 36 | 134 | 5378 |
Jude U. Ohaeri | 36 | 121 | 3088 |
Peter A. Akah | 33 | 164 | 3422 |
Charles E. Chidume | 33 | 153 | 3639 |