Research Article
Prevalence of Self-Medication with Antibiotics Among Bahri University Medical Students, Sudan 2022
Ayat Abdelmahmoud Ahmed Abdelmahmoud,
Osama Mohammed Noraldaym Elfaki,
Mustafa Magbol*,
Ahmad Izzoddeen,
Musab Fathelrahman Mukhtar Osman,
Najla Ahmed Ginawi
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 2, June 2024
Pages:
18-22
Received:
18 March 2024
Accepted:
16 April 2024
Published:
28 April 2024
Abstract: Background: Antibiotics are medications that eliminate life threating infections from the body. It’s one of the most reported medications that used without doctor’s prescription. The prevalence of self-medication with antibiotics is quite high in developing countries as opposed to developed countries. It is linked with negative outcomes on individual and community health. In addition to its central part in increasing the global problem of antibiotic resistance. In Sudan, despite the overall acceptable level of knowledge regarding antibiotic resistance. Few studies have been carried out to assess prevalence of self-medication. Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of self-medication with Antibiotics among fourth- and fifth-year medical students at University of Bahri. Method: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study. Conducted among 226 medical students. Selected from fourth- and fifth-year medical students at university of Bahri using google form questionnaire. Then analyzed by using SPSS (statistical package for social science) version 25. Result: We found in this study approximately 82.7% of 4th and 5th year medical students at University of Bahri are using antibiotics without prescription. Amoxicillin and azithromycin are the most two common utilized antibiotics without prescription. In addition, we found the main sources of information and knowledge about appropriate dose regarding the self-medication with antibiotics are the academic experience more than (26%) and pharmacist recommendation more than (50.4%). And we found the awareness of the adverse effects of antibiotics without prescription demonstrated by 85.4% of the students. Conclusion: The study concludes that prevalence of self-medication with antibiotics among 4th and 5th year medical students at University of Bahri is high, despite of their awareness of adverse effects.
Abstract: Background: Antibiotics are medications that eliminate life threating infections from the body. It’s one of the most reported medications that used without doctor’s prescription. The prevalence of self-medication with antibiotics is quite high in developing countries as opposed to developed countries. It is linked with negative outcomes on individu...
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Research Article
A Qualitative Analysis of the Association of Treatment Outcomes, Psychosocial Factors, and Multimorbidity in Severe Hypertensive Patients Attending Health Institutions in Southeast Nigeria
Sylvia Oluchi Nwaike*
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Ebenezer Obi Daniel,
Sheriff Lamidi,
Michael Olabode Tomori,
Michael Avwerhota,
Israel Olukayode Popoola,
Adebanke Adetutu Ogun,
Aisha Oluwakemi Salami,
Olukayode Oladeji Alewi
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 2, June 2024
Pages:
23-30
Received:
5 April 2024
Accepted:
19 April 2024
Published:
10 May 2024
Abstract: Severe hypertension is associated with a two-fold increase in relative risk of death. Interventions to date fail to achieve sustained improvement in blood pressure, particularly in regional areas of high social disparity. Growing evidence points to multiple psychological, social and morbidity factors as contributors to the onset of and trajectory of hypertension. This study aims to examine the association of psychosocial factors and multimorbidity with response to treatment and treatment outcomes in the management of severe hypertensive patients providing updated knowledge and recommendations to improve their quality of care. We employed a hospital based comparative cross-sectional study using a quantitative and qualitative approach. Semi-structured questionnaires were used to collect information from 733 severe hypertensive patients attending cardiology clinics in two tertiary health institutions in southeastern Nigeria. Data collected was transcribed, coded, and analysed with IBM SPSS version 23 software with appropriate descriptive tools used in presenting findings. We observed a significant association between age of the respondents and their response to treatment. Overweight/obese respondents were 1.5times less likely to respond to treatment. These findings add to existing knowledge provoking thoughtful discussions among relevant public health actors and stakeholders to update management policies for severe hypertension.
Abstract: Severe hypertension is associated with a two-fold increase in relative risk of death. Interventions to date fail to achieve sustained improvement in blood pressure, particularly in regional areas of high social disparity. Growing evidence points to multiple psychological, social and morbidity factors as contributors to the onset of and trajectory o...
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Research Article
The Risk Factors of Low Birth Weight in Primary Health Care Centres: A Comparative Study in Selected Rural and Urban Settings in a Southwestern State of Nigeria
Ebenezer Obi Daniel*,
Oluseyi Oludamilola Olawale,
Ahmed Mamuda Bello,
Michael Avwerhota,
Michael Olabode Tomori,
Israel Olukayode Popoola,
Adebanke Adetutu Adetutu,
Aisha Oluwakemi Salami,
Olukayode Oladeji Alewi,
Taiwo Aderemi Popoola,
Celestine Emeka Ekwuluo
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 2, June 2024
Pages:
31-39
Received:
2 June 2024
Accepted:
20 June 2024
Published:
26 June 2024
Abstract: The World Health Organization (WHO) defines low birth weight (LBW) as less than 2500g at birth, a critical predictor of infant morbidity and mortality. LBW prevalence is notably higher in developing countries (15%) compared to developed ones (7%), affecting 5–6 million children annually in Nigeria. This study aimed to identify and compare LBW risk factors in rural and urban areas of Ondo State, Nigeria, and to describe the socio-demographic and pregnancy characteristics of affected mothers. Conducted from January 2021 to August 2022, the case-control study analyzed live birth records from selected primary health centers. Factors such as socio-demographics, anthropometrics, nutrition, maternal morbidity, and antenatal care were considered. Logistic regression models, both bivariate and multivariate, were used to analyze the data. The study found a LBW incidence of 10.2%, with 9.7% in rural and 11% in urban areas. BMI, maternal age, occupation, and marital status were not correlated with LBW. In urban areas, lower parity and frequent medication use during pregnancy were linked to lower LBW risk, while ANC visits significantly impacted LBW incidence (p < 0.05). Overall, ANC visits, iron supplement use, and parity were significant LBW risk factors, particularly in urban settings, whereas socio-demographic factors showed no substantial association.
Abstract: The World Health Organization (WHO) defines low birth weight (LBW) as less than 2500g at birth, a critical predictor of infant morbidity and mortality. LBW prevalence is notably higher in developing countries (15%) compared to developed ones (7%), affecting 5–6 million children annually in Nigeria. This study aimed to identify and compare LBW risk ...
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