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Journal articles on the topic "Health facilities – Abuja (Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria)"
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Adigun, Saladin Quadri. "Evaluation of Protection of Critical Infrastructure in Nigeria. A Case Study of Protection of Power Facilities in Abuja." European Scientific Journal, ESJ 14, no. 11 (2018): 80. http://dx.doi.org/10.19044/esj.2018.v14n11p80.
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This research work investigated the protection of critical infrastructure in Nigeria with special attention to electric power infrastructure within Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The study was guided by six research questions and the instrument employed for the research was titled ‘Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Protection of Critical Infrastructure’ (EEPCI). The study was carried out among the consumers of electricity in three of the six Area Councils, the security personnel employed to guard as well as the workers of the power facilities called Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) and Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) in the capital territory. The entire population of the study was 3,750 and this cut across the strata of the stakeholders in power industry. The data gathered were analyzed by the use of frequency, percentages and statistical mean distribution technique. Findings from the study showed that the existing protection techniques are weak, unassertive and the power companies are slow to mitigating effects of attacks on their facilities. Based on the findings, the researcher recommended that policies and equipment protection strategies be utilized by the power companies and the government. The study laid emphasis on establishment of community anti-crime group and provision of free toll hotline for emergency purposes. Furthermore, the penalty for damages to power facilities was recommended to be stiffer and the security should be empowered to excel in their profession.
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Abubakar, A. A., P. H. Brooks, S. U. Abdullahi, A. C. Kudi, and O. Okaiyeto. "Epidemiology of bovine and human tuberculosis in the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria, Abuja." Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science 2005 (2005): 209. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1752756200011200.
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Tuberculosis (TB) is a chronic debilitating disease of man and animals caused by members of the genus Mycobacterium. TB is a major health problem with 8-9 million new cases a year in the world and 3 million deaths (WHO, 2002), and the majority of these are in developing nations. Infection due to due to M. bovis was once a major problem in developed countries but following eradication programmes, the incidence reduced to the extent that some areas are now free of the disease (Caffery, 1994). However, the infection continues in developing countries due to lack of rigorous control measures. In Nigeria there have been limited studies to determine the prevalence/relationship between bovine and human TB especially with the eating culture of ‘fura da nono’ i.e. unpasteurized milk. Abuja is the new capital of Nigeria with the population of 4 million continues to increase due to the influx of people from all states of the federation. The number of people diagnosed with TB is also on the increase. The semi forest vegetation of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) also encourages migration of Fulani nomads in search of green area for their animals. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of bovine and human TB in the capital as well as to establish whether there is a link between animal and human TB.
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Abubakar, A. A., P. H. Brooks, S. U. Abdullahi, and A. C. Kudi. "Prevalence of bovine tuberculosis among Fulani cattle in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja-Nigeria." Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science 2007 (April 2007): 196. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1752756200020998.
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The re-emergence of tuberculosis (TB) has been observed in both developing and developed countries in recent years. Tuberculosis, a major public health and zoonotic problem, is responsible for 2 to 3 million human deaths annually (WHO 2003) and also causes great economic loss in the animal industry. Tuberculosis has been declared a global emergency by WHO in 1993; the first to be declared as such. Nigeria with a population of over 120 million people and cattle population of about 19.8 million has been ranked 4th among the world’s 22 countries with a high TB burden. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of bovine tuberculosis among Fulani cattle, which are the main source of milk and milk products to the public. The culture of consuming raw milk as a local delicacy known as ‘fura da nono’ among Nigerians especially in the study area informed this study.
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Ezeamaka, Cyril Kanayochukwu, Sadiq Queen, Daful Mwanret, Ogbole Moses, and Anjide Theresa Wado. "Assessment of the Current Pollution Status of Jabi Lake in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria." Indonesian Journal of Geography 51, no. 3 (2019): 324. http://dx.doi.org/10.22146/ijg.40328.
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This paper was aimed at providing the pollution status of Jabi Lake, FCT Abuja. 13 parameters were tested from raw water collected four sampling points. The physicochemical parameters were measured using Hanna multiparametric meter, while transparency was measured using Secchi disc. Dissolved oxygen, Biological and Chemical oxygen demand were measured titrimetrically using standard method. The concentrations of the metals were determined in triplicates. Flame atomic absorption spectrometer was used in the analysis as well as descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation) and standard error. The Nigerian Industrial Standard and WHO guidelines for domestic water were used to compare the results of the water from the lake. The study reveals that the mean turbidity ranged between 21.6 – 24.2cm and is above the recommended limits of both WHO and NIS. The range of pH was between 6.3 and 8.8. pH is within a neutral range. The study reveals that the mean value of TDS and electrical conductivity is below the recommended limit of both WHO and NIS guidelines. The study shows that there is high concentration of some heavy metals (Cd, Cu, Ni, Mn, Zn, and Fe) in Jabi Lake. Cd, Zn, Fe and Ni are above the permissible limits of the NIS and WHO guidelines, which is an indication of pollution. The study, therefore, recommends that proactive measures be taken on environmental laws in FCT and that environmental/health worker and non-governmental bodies be active in enlightenment campaigns that will alert members of the public to the harm being caused to this important ecosystem.
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Bassey, E. B., M. A. Momoh, S. O. Imadiyi, et al. "The trend of pulmonary tuberculosis in patients seen at DOTS clinics in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria." Public Health 119, no. 5 (2005): 405–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2004.05.012.
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Gana, Catherine, Edward Oladele, Mariya Saleh, et al. "Challenges faced by caregivers of vulnerable children in Cross River State and Abuja Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria." Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies 11, no. 1 (2016): 24–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17450128.2016.1151094.
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Sawyerr, Henry Olawale, Adedotun Timothy Adeolu, Abiodun Segun Afolabi, Oluwatoyosi Olalekan Salami, and Biola Kazeem Badmos. "Impact of Dumpsites on the Quality of Soil and Groundwater in Satellite Towns of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria." Journal of Health and Pollution 7, no. 14 (2017): 15–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.5696/2156-9614-7.14.15.
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Background. Urbanization, industrialization and changes in consumption patterns have compounded the problem of solid waste management in Nigeria. Poor waste management threatens the well-being and health of the local population, particularly those living adjacent to dumpsites. Objectives. An assessment of the impact of dumpsites in a satellite town of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria was carried out to determine the level of biophysical/chemical parameters (pH, temperature, conductivity, nutrients (calcium and magnesium), heavy metals (lead, chromium, zinc), and microbial burden) on the quality of soil and groundwater and their impact on health and the environment. Methods. Soil and ground water samples were collected in four different dumpsites (Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje and Azhatta) with reference samples taken from the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and taken to the laboratory for biophysical/chemical analysis using standard methods. Results. The results were compared with the national and World Health Organization (WHO) standard limits for soil and water respectively. Except for zinc, the average concentrations for heavy metals in the soil samples were higher in all four dumpsites than the permissible levels. Soil and water parameters that exceed the standard limits pose significant health and environment risks to nearby residents. Conclusions. There is a need for raising the awareness of residents living close to dumpsites and those who use the well or nearby streams for domestic activities on the need to carry out adequate water treatment prior to its use. Competing Interests. The authors declare no competing financial interests.
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Ibrahim, H., N. R. Uba-Eze, S. O. Oyewole, and E. G. Onuk. "Food Security among Urban Households: A Case Study of Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory Abuja, Nigeria." Pakistan Journal of Nutrition 8, no. 6 (2009): 810–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.810.813.
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Olabanji, Gbemisola Magaret, Beatty Viv Maikai, and Gbeminiyi Richard Otolorin. "Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Faecal Shedding ofCryptosporidiumOocysts in Dogs in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria." Veterinary Medicine International 2016 (2016): 1–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/4591238.
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Cryptosporidiumis one of the causes of diarrhoeal illness in man and animals worldwide. The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with faecal shedding ofCryptosporidiumoocysts in dogs in FCT Abuja, Nigeria. A total of 276 dog faecal samples were examined using Modified Acid Fast (MAF) technique and Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA). Fifteen (5.4%) and 51 (18.5%) out of the 276 dog faecal samples examined were positive forCryptosporidiumoocysts and coproantigens, respectively. There was a fair agreement (0.371) between the two tests used in this study. The prevalence ofCryptosporidiuminfection was highest in 4 dogs (21.0%) between 3 and 9 months of age. Ten diarrhoeic dogs (30.3%) and 31 dogs from rural settlements were more infected (22.46%) withCryptosporidiumoocysts. There was statistical association between prevalence ofCryptosporidiumand confinement of dogs (OR = 0.41; 95% CI on OR: 0.21 < OR < 0.80). However, there was no statistical association (P>0.05) between prevalence ofCryptosporidiumand age, diarrhoeic status of the dogs, sex, breed, and location. A total of 62.7% respondents did not have prior knowledge about dogs harbouring organisms that can infect humans. The finding of this research is of public health significance.
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Mohammad, Seleiman B., and Rafatu Abdulhamid. "Islam and The Plight of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPS) In IDP Camps in Abuja, Nigeria." Al-Mada: Jurnal Agama, Sosial, dan Budaya 4, no. 1 (2021): 110–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.31538/almada.v4i1.1180.
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The paper is based on a study conducted on the Plight of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. The study sought to find out the socio-economic and psychological conditions of three IDP camps in Durumi, Karmajiji and Dakwa, and the extent of state and non-state actors support to the camps. Data was sourced through key Informant Interview, Focus Group Discussion and documents. The IDPs lacked access to quality hygiene, education and health services and found to be distressed and traumatized. The study found little support from the state, but enormous contributions from NGOs and philanthropists. The study recommends among others that IDP camps should be taken over by the state to provide basic amenities and empowerment
Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Health facilities – Abuja (Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria)"
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Franklin, Okechukwu Emeka. "The knowledge and practice of standard precautions among health care workers in public secondary health facilities in Abuja, Nigeria." Diss., 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/3924.
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Standard precautions are a set of guidelines that aim to protect health care workers from infections from blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions except sweat, non-intact skin, and mucous membranes while providing care to patients. However, compliance to the standard precautions is often low in low-income countries in spite of the greater risk of infection. This study examined the knowledge and practice of standard precautions among health care workers in public secondary health facilities in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria. A quantitative descriptive survey was conducted with 83 doctors and 194 nurses using a structured questionnaire. Findings show suboptimal knowledge and practice of the standard precautions among the health care workers. Knowledge of post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV was low as well as hepatitis B immunization among the respondents. A lack or irregular supply of essential materials, such as personal protective equipment, was the main reason the respondents did not comply to the precautions. This report recommends the development and implementation of a comprehensive infection prevention and control program in health facilities in order to ensure compliance to the standard precautions by health care workers.Public Health
M.A. (Public Health)
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Oyewale, Tajudeen Oyeyemi. "HIV/AIDS knowledge and attitude among teachers in Abuja, Nigeria." Thesis, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/2125.
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The study sought to describe HIV/AIDS knowledge and attitude among teachers in Abuja, Nigeria. The study noted that teachers were knowledgeable about HIV/AIDS and poor HIV/AIDS attitude persist. Among the respondents, statistically significant relationship exist between education qualification and knowledge of MTCT of HIV during pregnancy; between geographic location and the knowledge to clarify misconception about HIV transmission; between gender and the knowledge of condom use; and between the receipt of HIV/AIDS information or training on FLHE curriculum and the procedural knowledge of discussing / teaching sexuality and HIV/AIDS issues with fellow teachers or students. However, there is no statistical significant relationship between the teachings of HIV/AIDS issues and the feeling that HIV/AIDS education promotes sexual promiscuity.Health Studies
MA (Public Health)
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Emenike, Obiageli Ugwumsinachi. "Knowledge and use of intermittent prevention for malaria among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in health centers in the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria." Diss., 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/21592.
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Plasmodium falciparum malaria during pregnancy poses a substantial risk to mother and foetus. In recent years, convincing evidence has shown that preventive methods such as the use of insecticide treated bed nets (ITNs) and intermittent preventive treatment (IPT) in pregnancy with sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine (IPTp-sp) can greatly reduce the adverse effects of malaria during pregnancy.
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The main purpose of the study was to assess the knowledge and use of Intermittent Preventive Treatment of Malaria among pregnant women receiving Antenatal Care at the primary health centers of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja Nigeria.
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A quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted Structured questionnaires were administered to 300 pregnant women aged between 18 and 49 years. Data was analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) 22.
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The results revealed that most of the respondents had knowledge about IPT, majority of the respondents had received IPT drugs, in the clinic, but unfortunately none of them were supervised by a health worker during taking of the drug. Few of the respondents did not take the drugs at all for fear of complication, some of them did not know exactly how many tablets were given to them and there was poor adherence to the Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) scheme.
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Knowledge of malaria and IPT was good and many pregnant women received the drugs and used it, but some of them had challenges and did not use the drugs.Health Studies
M.P.H.
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Idogho, Omokhudu. "Determinants of voluntary HIV counselling testing uptake in the federal capital territory Abuja, Nigeria." Diss., 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/4923.
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The overall aim of this study was to understand the determinants of VCT uptake in the general population of Nigeria’s federal capital territory of Abuja. Uptake of VCT still remains low despite increased availability of VCT information and services in Abuja, Nigeria.
A quantitative cross-sectional study was undertaken with 180 respondents from Abuja, using an adaptation of the Health Belief Model as conceptual framework, to elucidate the social demographics of respondents, their HIV/VCT knowledge, their perceptions of VCT facility design, societal support for VCT, and how HIV stigma shapes the phenomenon of VCT uptake in Abuja, Nigeria.
The key findings were that a better understanding of HIV prevention, a perception of support from community and religious leaders, and access to HIV test services in government facilities are positive predictors of higher VCT uptake. Poor personal risk assessment and the cost of HIV testing were identified as the key barriers to VCT access.Health Studies
M.P.H.
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Chukwukaodinaka, Nwakaego Ernestina. "Factors influencing the utilisation of PMTCT services in the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria." Diss., 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/19036.
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This study investigated the factors influencing the utilisation of PMTCT of HIV services and proposed measures to promote service utilisation by HIV positive pregnant women in the FCT, Abuja, Nigeria. Effective interventions exist that can reduce the transmission of HIV infection to the baby.
The study is a quantitative descriptive one, with 190 HIV positive pregnant women from 20 health Centres in three area councils in Abuja, who were interviewed using structured questionnaire to get their opinion.
The findings revealed that the majority (90.4%) of the respondents were aware of PMTCT and how HIV can be transmitted from mother-to-child. The respondents (95.9%) were of the opinion that all pregnant women should be tested. Notably, PMTCT services will be hindered by the following: permission from spouse before being tested, couple counselling not done, group post test counselling, non-incorporation of family planning and low support group enrolment.
Recommendations made include emphasis on couple counselling, confidentiality and friendly environmentHealth Studies
M.A. (Public Health)
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Chukwukaodinaka, Nkwakaego Ernestina. "Factors influencing the utilisation of PMTCT services in the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria." Diss., 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/19036.
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This study investigated the factors influencing the utilisation of PMTCT of HIV services and proposed measures to promote service utilisation by HIV positive pregnant women in the FCT, Abuja, Nigeria. Effective interventions exist that can reduce the transmission of HIV infection to the baby.
The study is a quantitative descriptive one, with 190 HIV positive pregnant women from 20 health Centres in three area councils in Abuja, who were interviewed using structured questionnaire to get their opinion.
The findings revealed that the majority (90.4%) of the respondents were aware of PMTCT and how HIV can be transmitted from mother-to-child. The respondents (95.9%) were of the opinion that all pregnant women should be tested. Notably, PMTCT services will be hindered by the following: permission from spouse before being tested, couple counselling not done, group post test counselling, non-incorporation of family planning and low support group enrolment.
Recommendations made include emphasis on couple counselling, confidentiality and friendly environmentHealth Studies
M.A. (Public Health)
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Oyewale, Tajudeen Oyeyemi. "Socio-economic factors contributing to exclusion of women from maternal health benefit in Abuja, Nigeria." Thesis, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/18253.
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The study was conducted to describe how socio-economic characteristics (SEC) of women affect their utilization of maternal healthcare services in Abuja Municipal Areas Council (AMAC) in Abuja Nigeria.
A non-experimental, facility-based cross-sectional survey was done. Data was collected using structured interviewer administered questionnaire in 5 district hospitals in AMAC. Sample size of 384 was calculated a priori based on the assumption that 50% of the target population utilized maternal healthcare services during their last pregnancy. Equal allocation of samples per facility was done. The ANC register was used as the sampling frame and proportionate allocation of samples per clinic days was undertaken in each facility. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, cross tabulations and measures of inequality. Logistic regression analysis was used to test the hypothesized relationship between socioeconomic characteristics (predictors) and maternal healthcare service utilization.
Other than birth order that showed consistent effect, the results of this study indicated that the predictive effect (predisposing and enabling factors) of the SEC of women included in this study (age, education, birth order, location of residence, income group and coverage by health insurance) on maternal healthcare service utilization were not consistent when considered independently (bivariate analysis) as opposed to when considered together through logistic regression. In addition, the study revealed that there was inequality in the utilization of maternal healthcare services (ante-natal care - ANC, delivery care and post natal care - PNC, and contraceptive services) among women with different SEC, and the payment system for maternal healthcare services was regressive.
Addressing these predictors in the natural co-existing state (as indicated by the logistic regression) is essential for equitable access and utilization of healthcare during pregnancy, delivery and the postnatal period, and for contraceptive services in AMAC, Abuja Nigeria. Targeted policy measures and programme actions guided by these findings are recommended to optimise returns on investment towards achieving national and global goals on maternal health in NigeriaHealth Studies
D. Litt. et Phil. (Health Studies)
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Oyewale, Tajudeen Oyewale. "Socio-economic factors contributing to exclusion of women from maternal health benefit in Abuja, Nigeria." Thesis, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/18253.
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The study was conducted to describe how socio-economic characteristics (SEC) of women affect their utilization of maternal healthcare services in Abuja Municipal Areas Council (AMAC) in Abuja Nigeria.
A non-experimental, facility-based cross-sectional survey was done. Data was collected using structured interviewer administered questionnaire in 5 district hospitals in AMAC. Sample size of 384 was calculated a priori based on the assumption that 50% of the target population utilized maternal healthcare services during their last pregnancy. Equal allocation of samples per facility was done. The ANC register was used as the sampling frame and proportionate allocation of samples per clinic days was undertaken in each facility. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, cross tabulations and measures of inequality. Logistic regression analysis was used to test the hypothesized relationship between socioeconomic characteristics (predictors) and maternal healthcare service utilization.
Other than birth order that showed consistent effect, the results of this study indicated that the predictive effect (predisposing and enabling factors) of the SEC of women included in this study (age, education, birth order, location of residence, income group and coverage by health insurance) on maternal healthcare service utilization were not consistent when considered independently (bivariate analysis) as opposed to when considered together through logistic regression. In addition, the study revealed that there was inequality in the utilization of maternal healthcare services (ante-natal care - ANC, delivery care and post natal care - PNC, and contraceptive services) among women with different SEC, and the payment system for maternal healthcare services was regressive.
Addressing these predictors in the natural co-existing state (as indicated by the logistic regression) is essential for equitable access and utilization of healthcare during pregnancy, delivery and the postnatal period, and for contraceptive services in AMAC, Abuja Nigeria. Targeted policy measures and programme actions guided by these findings are recommended to optimise returns on investment towards achieving national and global goals on maternal health in NigeriaHealth Studies
D. Litt. et Phil. (Health Studies)
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Eunice, Bosede Avong. "Prescribing practices in the social health insurance programme at secondary hospitals in the federal capital territory, Abuja, Nigeria." Thesis, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/3956.
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Master of Public Health - MPHThe World Health Organisation estimates that more than 50% of medicines are inappropriately used globally. The situation is worst in developing countries such as Nigeria, where irrational prescribing practices account for wastage of resources, catastrophic medicines costs and poor access to health services. In 2005, the Social Health Insurance Programme was launched as a financially sustainable model to achieve cost effective and affordable health care services including medicines. This study investigated prescribing practices and availability of medicines in the Social Health Insurance Programme in accredited public sector secondary hospitals in the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria.Methodology:The study is a descriptive, cross-sectional and retrospective survey of prescriptions of insured outpatients in the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. Four hospitals were selected by stratification of thirteen (13) public secondary hospitals in the territory into urban/peri-urban areas, followed by random selection of two hospitals from each stratum.A total of seven hundred and twenty (720) retrospective prescription encounters of insured outpatients were systematically selected from encounters between July 2009 and June 2010 at the selected facilities. Data on prescribing practices and the extent to which prescribed medicines were provided were assessed with the use of modified WHO/INRUD indicators. Descriptive statistics were generated with Epi-info (version 3.4.3) and SPSS (version 17.0)Results: Out of the seven hundred and twenty (720) prescriptions that were assessed analgesics/NSAID, antibiotics, antimalarials and haematinics/vitamins collectively accounted for 67.4% of the medicines prescribed.A comparison of the results with WHO/Derived reference values showed that average number of medicines prescribed per prescription (3.5 ±1, p<0.001) and the rate of antibiotic prescribing (53.7%, p=0.009) were higher than the WHO recommended ranges of (1.6-1.8) and (20.0- 25.4%) respectively.The use of generic names in prescribing (50.9%, p<0.0009) and medicines prescribed from the Essential Medicine List (74.2%, p=0.05) were considerably lower than the standard (100%) However, the rate of injection prescribing (12.49%, p=0.4) was within the recommended range (10.1–17.0%).The study also found that 85.1%, (p=0.001) of prescribed medicines were dispensed, while 93.4% (p=0.256) of essential medicines were dispensed which was lower than the recommended standard (100%). Overall, only 58%,(p<0.0001) of patients had all prescribed medicines completely dispensed and this was significantly lower than the desired standard (100%.) in social health insurance programmes.Conclusions:The findings of this study show trends toward irrational prescribing practices as characterized by poly-pharmacy, overuse of antibiotics, sub-optimal generic prescribing, as well as poor adherence to the use of NHIS-Essential Medicine List. There was sub-optimal provision of prescribed medicines. These are potential threats to the scheme‟s goal of universal access to health care in the year 2015. Pragmatic multi-component interventions are recommended to promote rational prescribing and improve equity in access to essential medicines.