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- Objective: The aim of the descriptive, cross sectional, questionnaire-based study reported here was to explore the causes of low productivity in non-communicable diseases research among postgraduate scholars and early career researchers in Nigeria and identify measures that could facilitate increased research output. Results: The 89 respondents were masters-level, doctoral scholars and resident doctors who attended a workshop. Majorities of the respondents (over 70%) either agreed or strongly agreed that factors contributing to poor non-communicable diseases research productivity include a dearth of in-country researchers with specialized skills, inability of Nigerian researchers to work in multidisciplinary teams, poor funding for health research, sub-optimal infrastructural facilities, and limited use of research findings by policy makers. Almost all the respondents (over 90%) agreed that potential strategies to facilitate non-communicable diseases research output would include increased funding for research, institutionalization of a sustainable, structured capacity building program for early career researchers, establishment of Regional Centers for Research Excellence, and increased use of research evidence to guide government policy actions and programs. 2 results 2
- Africa 1 results 1
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- Aim: To study pet owners’ perception of surgery services and client satisfaction in Ghana in order to improve the quality of surgery services. Method: Self-administered questionnaires were administered to owners of pets that were presented for surgery at the Ashanti Region Veterinary Clinic (ARVC). Data generated were presented in percentages with their standard error of means. Result: 80% of the respondents were satisfied with the cost of surgical management, while 92% were satisfied with doctors’ staff attitude. Conclusion: The study revealed an overall client satisfaction of veterinary surgical services at the ARVC however surgeon–client communication need to be improved with respect to knowledge of surgical procedure prior to surgery. Periodic evaluation of veterinary services by service consumers should be encouraged to facilitate service improvement toward better animal healthcare delivery in Ghana 1 results 1
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- Asthma is one of the most prevalent non-communicable respiratory diseases in less developed countries. Nigeria ranks 49th in asthma prevalence among children worldwide. Previous studies have focused on asthma triggers and the seasonal pattern of asthma in children, yet they have not examined the influence of household attributes and activities on asthma prevention and management among children. This study was, therefore, designed to examine the perceived factors responsible for asthma in children, perceived household attributes and activities influencing its prevention and management, the influence of intergenerational factors and the pathways for seeking care for children living with asthma in Ibadan.The Health Belief Model served as the framework, while cross-sectional survey design was employed. The University College Hospital (Tertiary Hospital), Adeoyo Maternity Hospital (State Hospital), while Our Lady of Apostles Catholic Hospital (Private Hospital) were purposively selected. A sample of 273 respondents was drawn using Cochran (1977) formula. Purposive sampling was used to administer a structured questionnaire to parents of children aged 6 to 14 years, and physician-diagnosed asthma patients attending asthma clinics comprising UCH (124), Adeoyo Maternity Hospital (84) and Our Lady of Apostles Catholic Hospital (65). In-depth interviews were conducted with 10 children living with asthma in each of the hospitals, while Key Informant Interviews were also conducted with health practitioners in each of the hospitals. Six case studies were conducted with grandparents of children living with asthma to probe the influence of intergenerational factors. The Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive and inferential (chi-square and logistic regression) statistics at p≤0.05, while the qualitative data were content analysed.The Respondents’ age was 37±5.7years, 87.2% were female, while 63.8% had tertiary education. A majority (67.0%) lived in rented houses, while 69.6% used upholstered furniture and 73.6% used asbestos as roofing material. Nearly half (45.9%) perceived asthma to be caused by environmental factors (dust, smoke and weather conditions), inherited factors (37.5%), spiritual attack (13.0%), and punishment for sin (3.5%). Cooking methods (90.1%), cooking fuel (79.1%) and poor ventilation (72.9%) were reported as household attributes triggering asthma in children. Activities such as frying (χ2=6.00), baking (χ2=6.30) and laundry (χ2=7.14) were significantly associated with regularity of asthma attacks. The respondents’ religion (χ2=10.26), income (χ2=29.58), family type (χ2=15.18), ownership of house (χ2=8.77), type of house (χ2=23.88), education (χ2=52.07), household size (χ2=18.14), age of children living with asthma (χ2=6.14), occupation (χ2=18.60) and household decision making (χ2=4.20) were significantly related to treatment pathways. Family history of asthma was vital in its management in children. Grandparents’ experiences of use of natural home remedies such as honey, pawpaw leaves, camphor, mango seeds and turmeric were reported in the management of children with asthma. Household attributes and activities of children living with asthma in Ibadan influenced the prevention of asthma and was moderated by socio economic status, while natural home remedies were used in the management of asthma. Households with children living with asthma should improve housing conditions and cooking technologies. 1 results 1
- Asthmapreventionandmanagement. 1 results 1
- Attitude 1 results 1
- Background: The rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Africa requires a multi-sectoral action (MSA) in their prevention and control. This study aimed to generate evidence on the extent of MSA application in NCD prevention policy development in five sub-Saharan African countries (Kenya, South Africa, Cameroon, Nigeria and Malawi) focusing on policies around the major NCD risk factors. Methods: The broader study applied a multiple case study design to capture rich descriptions of policy contents, processes and actors as well as contextual factors related to the policies around the major NCD risk factors at single- and multi-country levels. Data were collected through document reviews and key informant interviews with decision-makers and implementers in various sectors. Further consultations were conducted with NCD experts on MSA application in NCD prevention policies in the region. For this paper, we report on how MSA was applied in the policy process. Results: The findings revealed some degree of application of MSA in NCD prevention policy development in these countries. However, the level of sector engagement varies across different NCD policies, from passive participation to active engagement, and by country. There was higher engagement of sectors in developing tobacco policies across the countries, followed by alcohol policies. Multi-sectoral action for tobacco and to some extent, alcohol, was enabled through established structures at national levels including inter-ministerial and parliamentary committees. More often coordination was enabled through expert or technical working groups driven by the health sectors. The main barriers to multi-sectoral action included lack of awareness by various sectors about their potential contribution, weak political will, coordination complexity and inadequate resources. Conclusion: MSA is possible in NCD prevention policy development in African countries. However, the findings illustrate various challenges in bringing sectors together to develop policies to address the increasing NCD burden in the region. Stronger coordination mechanisms with clear guidelines for sector engagement are required for effective MSA in NCD prevention. Such a mechanisms should include approaches for capacity building and resource generation to enable multi-sectoral action in NCD policy formulation, implementation and monitoring of outcomes. 1 results 1
- Behaviour change 1 results 1
- Bioinformatics 1 results 1
- Children living with asthma 1 results 1
- Choreography Religion 1 results 1
- Church Missions 1 results 1
- Civil Society Organisations 1 results 1
- Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) are critical actors in the transition to and sustainability of democracy, especially in the Republic of Guinea which has been threatened by armed conflict in neighbouring countries. Although existing studies have focused on CSOs as important actors for peace-building in fragile states, their capacity for supporting national stability and security has received little attention. This study, examined the role and capacity of CSOs in the consolidation of peace in Republic of Guinea. Structural-functionalist and democratic peace theories were used as framework, while exploratory and case study research designs were utilised. Ten copies of a semi-structured questionnaire were administered on ten CSOs selected through purposive sampling. Some of these include; West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (Stability/Peacebuilding); Mano River Women Peace Network (Peacebuilding); Equal Rights for All (Human Rights); National Institute of Research and Pedagogic Action (NIRPA)-(Education) and Association of African Professionals of Communication (Media). Eleven key informant interviews were conducted with chief executives of the CSOs; seven in-depth interviews were conducted with key officials in the security sector; while 10 focus group discussions were conducted in the selected CSOs. Annual reports of CSOs in Guinea and other publications constituted the secondary data. Data were subjected to content analysis. Peace consolidation in Guinea was linked to the activities of CSOs. Prior to the outbreak of wars in Liberia and Sierra Leone, Guinean CSOs were active in civic education and campaigns against military rule. After the outbreak of armed violence in neighbouring countries, they shifted from advocacy for good governance to refugee management by offering psycho-social support, counselling for victims of physical and emotional violence, community reconciliation discussions as well as healing and cleansing ceremonies. Through their peacebuilding efforts, the presidents of Liberia (Charles Taylor), Sierra Leone (Ahmad Tejan Kabbah) and Guinea (Lansana Conté) were brought together in a peace summit in Morocco in March 2002 to discuss the security and stability of the region. The NIRPA Civic Education and Culture of Peace program was embedded in school curricula for the teaching of peace education at all levels. Tension arising from the 2009 Conakry stadium massacre was stemmed when CSOs established rights abuses against the government. The success of CSOs in persuading Dadis Camara, former military leader to leave Guinea after a failed assassination attempt on his life de-escalated internal tensions and paved way for transition to democratic rule. In spite of this level of activism, the capacity of CSOs to fully support peace consolidation was hampered by challenges relating to inadequate funding, low capacity and staffing, which depended largely on external donors. Civil society organisations played important roles in initiating, sustaining and consolidating peace in Guinea in spite of limitations imposed by funding. State actors and other stakeholders need to develop local capacity for supporting national stability, security and peace consolidation 1 results 1
- Clothing rite, a major aspect of the culture that affects Nigerian in the new drive towards a better Nigeria via change mantra has not received much attention in the previous scholarly works on how to achieve the so much change in Nigeria. This is the gap this paper filled as it adopted interview, observation and focus grip discussion as research methods at tools to probe the ' wearing Cloth Religious Rites’ among the Igbo people of Nigeria. Consequently, it underscores the trust of the tradition which consists of some socio - religious activities such as dedication to duty, honesty in social relations, participation in community development and shunning all indecent behaviour often associated with youthful exuberance. Leaning on Durkheim theory of functionalism of religion, the paper proves that integration of the tradition as a home grown agent of change would help drive home the philosophy of Buhari’s change agenda. This is predicated on the fact that the youth are energetic, aware of the importance of socialization and building friendship using modern technologies and communication facilities to advance change and development 1 results 1
- Communication strategies 1 results 1
- Consolidation of peace 1 results 1
- Context: Rapid population ageing is a demographic reality in most countries of the world. Old age is associated with changes which may culminate in health problems, necessitating provision of appropriate preventive, curative, and rehabilitative services. However, reports from many low- and middle-income countries have shown lack of preparedness to cater for the healthcare needs of older persons. Aim: This study described the morbidity profile and its determinants among persons aged 60 years and above who presented at an established geriatric centre in southwestern Nigeria. Materials and Methods: Data were obtained from electronic health records of 4886 patients aged ≥60 years who visited the facility between 1st January 2013 and 31st December 2014. Data were analyzed using Stata version 13 (Texas, USA). Frequency distributions were used for descriptive analysis, and chi-square test was used to test associations. Results: More than a half, 2919 (59.7%), of the respondents were females and almost three quarters 3501 (71.7%) were aged between 60 and 74 years. Mean number of morbidities was 1.81 ± 0.9, and less than half, 1097 (42.0%), presented with only one morbidity, most commonly, hypertension. There were significant age-related differences for musculoskeletal (P = 0.001), endocrine (P = 0.01), and psychological problems (P = 0.01). In addition, gender differences were observed as a significantly higher proportion of females presented with general symptoms (P = 0.02) and musculoskeletal problems (P = 0.0001) than men. Conclusion: The most common presenting morbidities at this geriatric health centre were mostly no communicable diseases. Information obtained will be useful in the design of similar facilities in other parts of the country and region at large. 1 results 1
- Convergence 1 results 1
- Counselling 1 results 1
- Developing world 1 results 1
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