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Quality and appropriateness of uro-surgical referrals at a Nigerian teaching hospital. 尼日利亚一家教学医院泌尿外科转诊的质量和适当性。
IF 1.1 Pub Date : 2023-04-01 DOI: 10.4103/npmj.npmj_16_23
Rufus Wale Ojewola, Kehinde Habeeb Tijani, Jamiu Oyedele Hassan, Chike John Okeke, Opeoluwa Jesuyemi Akinyemi

Introduction: An effective referral system is crucial for a high-quality health system that provides safe medical care.

Aim and objectives: This study aimed at evaluating the appropriateness and adequacies of information in the referral letters of patients.

Materials and methods: A prospective study of referral letters of all new patients in the urology clinic. Information retrieved was socio-demographic characteristics, source of referral and presence or absence of important information in their letters. We compared the information provided to the new history taken to determine the appropriateness and adequacy using different domains of medical history. Referrals were adjudged appropriate if the diagnosis is urologic, while any referral lacking relevant information is adjudged inadequate. The results were displayed using the simple proportions in tables and charts.

Results: A total of 1188 referrals were reviewed. There were 997 (83.9%) males and 191 (16.1%) females. Referrals from private hospitals were the most common in 627 (52.8%) cases. Of all new referrals, 1165 (98.1%) were adjudged to be appropriate, while 23 (1.9%) were inappropriately referred. Referrals from teaching hospitals had higher proportions of good-quality referrals than those from primary healthcare and private centres. The most common deficiencies were the lack of documentation of relevant examination findings (37.8%) and provisional diagnosis (21.4%). The majority, 956 (80.5%), of letters were narrative in nature, whereas 232 (19.5%) were structured. Structured letters were found to be more informative.

Conclusion: A significant percentage of referral letters lacked completeness in many key areas. We recommend the use of structured forms or template letters to improve the quality of referrals.

导读:有效的转诊系统对于提供安全医疗服务的高质量卫生系统至关重要。目的和目的:本研究旨在评估患者转诊信中信息的适当性和充分性。材料与方法:对泌尿外科门诊所有新患者的转诊信进行前瞻性研究。检索到的信息是社会人口特征、转诊来源和信件中是否存在重要信息。我们将提供的信息与新病史进行比较,以确定使用不同领域的病史的适当性和充分性。如果诊断为泌尿系统,则认为转诊是适当的,而任何缺乏相关信息的转诊则被认为是不充分的。结果用简单的比例在表格和图表中显示。结果:共审查了1188例转诊患者。男性997例(83.9%),女性191例(16.1%)。从私立医院转诊的病例最多,有627例(52.8%)。在所有新转诊中,1165例(98.1%)被判定为适当,23例(1.9%)被判定为不适当。教学医院转诊的高质量转诊比例高于初级保健中心和私人中心。最常见的缺陷是缺乏相关检查结果的文件(37.8%)和临时诊断(21.4%)。大多数信件,956封(80.5%)是叙事性的,而232封(19.5%)是结构化的。结构化的信件信息量更大。结论:相当比例的推荐信在许多关键领域缺乏完整性。我们建议使用结构化的表格或模板信件来提高推荐的质量。
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Perceptions and uptake of COVID-19 vaccines amongst undergraduate students in a tertiary institution in Lagos State. 拉各斯州一所高等院校的本科生对COVID-19疫苗的认知和接受情况。
IF 1.1 Pub Date : 2023-04-01 DOI: 10.4103/npmj.npmj_332_22
Opeyemi M Akinsunmade, Adedoyin O Ogunyemi, Brenda C Isikekpei, Blossom A Maduafokwa, Ejiro Otokpa, Samuel S Okerinde

Background: COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged the world, causing deaths in different countries. Fortunately, production of its vaccine has brought some tranquillity, and Nigeria was not left behind. This study aimed to determine the role of knowledge and perception towards the uptake of COVID-19 vaccine amidst undergraduate students of the University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria.

Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out amongst 170 students at the University of Lagos using a multi-stage sampling method. Self-administered questionnaires were used to collect information on demography, knowledge, perception, acceptance and uptake of COVID-19 vaccine. Data were analysed utilising SPSS Version 26. The level of significance was at P < 0.05.

Results: Majority of respondents 125 (73.5%) had good knowledge of COVID-19 vaccine and 87 (51.2%) respondents attributed source of information to social media. Although many 99 (58.2%) respondents had positive perceptions of the vaccine, few 16 (9.4%) had taken the vaccine. Less than quarter 24 (22.1%) planned to receive COVID-19 vaccine while majority 120 (77.9%) had no plans to, cite safety concerns. There was a statistically significant association between age (P = 0.001), level of training (P = 0.034) and uptake of COVID-19 vaccine.

Conclusion and recommendations: The level of uptake of COVID-19 vaccine was poor amongst undergraduate students in tertiary institutions in Lagos. Age and level of training of respondents were factors associated with poor uptake. It is recommended that the section of university responsible for sharing of information amongst students organises risk communication activities targeted at specific areas about COVID-19 vaccine to improve vaccine uptake amongst students.

背景:2019冠状病毒病大流行肆虐全球,在不同国家造成死亡。幸运的是,疫苗的生产带来了一些安宁,尼日利亚没有落在后面。本研究旨在确定知识和认知对尼日利亚拉各斯大学本科生接种COVID-19疫苗的作用。方法:采用多阶段抽样方法,对拉各斯大学的170名学生进行了描述性横断面研究。采用自我填写的问卷,收集人口统计、知识、认知、接受和摄取COVID-19疫苗的信息。数据分析使用SPSS Version 26。P < 0.05为显著性水平。结果:125名(73.5%)受访者对新冠肺炎疫苗有较好的了解,87名(51.2%)受访者将信息来源归因于社交媒体。尽管99名应答者(58.2%)对疫苗有积极看法,但只有16名应答者(9.4%)接种了疫苗。不到四分之一(22.1%)的人计划接种COVID-19疫苗,而大多数(77.9%)的人出于安全考虑没有计划接种疫苗。年龄(P = 0.001)、训练水平(P = 0.034)与COVID-19疫苗接种有统计学意义的相关性。结论和建议:拉各斯高等院校本科生COVID-19疫苗接种率较低。受访者的年龄和培训水平是与不良吸收相关的因素。建议负责在学生之间分享信息的大学部门组织针对特定领域的COVID-19疫苗风险沟通活动,以提高学生对疫苗的吸收。
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Determinants of adolescent sexual behaviour in indonesia during the COVID-19 pandemic: A scoping review. 2019冠状病毒病大流行期间印度尼西亚青少年性行为的决定因素:范围审查
IF 1.1 Pub Date : 2023-04-01 DOI: 10.4103/npmj.npmj_65_23
Muthmainnah Muthmainnah, Yuli Puspita Devi, Imas Elva Khoiriyah, Asma Nadia, Almira Fadella Putri, Khoirunnissa Kurnia Tristanti

A high pre-marital sexual behaviour with a correspondingly high pregnancy rate was observed amongst teenagers in indonesia during the covid-19 pandemic. this phenomenon was caused by several factors which include, a decrease in the utilization of reproductive health services, inadequate information on appropriate sexual behaviour before marriage, work from home and the pembelajaran jarak jauh/ distance learning policies which increased the use of internet and exposure to pornography. this study aimed to identify the determinant factors associated with adolescent pre-marital sexual behaviour in indonesia during the covid-19 pandemic. the method involved the use of the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses extension for scoping reviews by searching for relevant articles through sciencedirect, google scholar, pubmed and garuda (garba rujukan digital) portal. twenty-one (21) articles were analysed in this study. the results showed that knowledge about reproductive health, or more specifically pre-marital sexual behaviour, was related to pre-marital sexual behaviour during the covid-19 pandemic. in addition, attitudes, communication media, peers and family were also related to adolescent pre-marital sexual behaviour during the covid-19 pandemic. in conclusion, it is necessary to prevent pre-marital sexual behaviour through health promotion to improve adolescent knowledge and attitudes, use of the latest communication media and increase in the role of peer educators and parents.:

在2019冠状病毒病大流行期间,观察到印度尼西亚青少年的婚前性行为和相应的高怀孕率。造成这一现象的原因有几个,其中包括:生殖健康服务使用率下降、婚前适当性行为的信息不足、在家工作以及远程学习政策增加了互联网的使用和接触色情内容的机会。本研究旨在确定2019冠状病毒病大流行期间印度尼西亚青少年婚前性行为的决定因素。该方法包括使用首选报告项目进行系统评价和元分析扩展,通过sciencedirect, Google scholar, pubmed和garuda (garba rujukan digital)门户网站搜索相关文章进行范围评价。本研究分析了21篇文章。结果显示,关于生殖健康的知识,或者更具体地说,婚前性行为与COVID-19大流行期间的婚前性行为有关。此外,态度、传播媒体、同伴和家庭也与COVID-19大流行期间青少年婚前性行为有关。总之,有必要通过健康宣传来预防婚前性行为,改善青少年的知识和态度,使用最新的传播媒介,加强同伴教育者和父母的作用。
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Magnet-Retained closed bulb hollow obturator and orbital prosthesis for patient with maxillectomy and orbital exenteration following COVID-Associated mucormycosis. 新型冠状病毒相关毛霉菌病上颌切除和眼眶摘除患者的磁保留封闭球空心闭孔和眼眶假体
IF 1.1 Pub Date : 2023-04-01 DOI: 10.4103/npmj.npmj_337_22
Manu Rathee, S Divakar, Prachi Jain, Sujata Chahal, Sandeep Singh

The rehabilitation of facial deformities is a challenging endeavour that necessitates customising the procedure for each patient. Significant physical and psychological impacts might arise as a result of the deformity in the orofacial region. Post-COVID rhino-orbital mucormycosis has led to rise in extraoral and intraoral defects since 2020. To avoid further surgery, an economical maxillofacial prosthesis is an excellent choice as it is aesthetic, durable, long-lasting and retentive. This case report describes the prosthetic rehabilitation of the patient with post-COVID mucormycosis maxillectomy and orbital exenteration using a magnet-retained closed bulb hollow acrylic obturator and room-temperature vulcanising silicone orbital prosthesis. To enhance retention, a spectacle and medical-grade adhesive were also used.

面部畸形的康复是一项具有挑战性的努力,需要为每位患者定制手术。严重的生理和心理影响可能会出现由于畸形的口面区域。自2020年以来,后冠状病毒鼻-眶毛霉菌病导致口外和口内缺陷增加。为了避免进一步的手术,经济的颌面假体是一个很好的选择,因为它美观,耐用,持久和固位。本病例报告采用磁性保留闭式空心丙烯酸闭孔和室温硫化硅胶眼眶假体对新冠肺炎后毛霉菌病患者进行上颌切除和眼眶清除的假肢康复治疗。为了增强固位,还使用了眼镜和医用级粘合剂。
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Caregiving in a tertiary health institution in North Central Nigeria: Support types and financial burden. 尼日利亚中北部一家三级保健机构的护理工作:支助类型和财政负担。
IF 1.1 Pub Date : 2023-04-01 DOI: 10.4103/npmj.npmj_15_23
Oluwatosin Wuraola Akande, Mojirola Martina Fasiku, Oladimeji Akeem Bolarinwa, Tanimola Makanjuola Akande

Background: Caregivers play an important role in informal patient management. Identification of the support types and the financial challenges faced by caregivers will provide information on strategies to ease this burden. This study aimed to describe the support types and financial burden amongst caregivers in a tertiary hospital in North Central Nigeria.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted amongst caregivers of inpatients in a tertiary hospital in North Central Nigeria. Data were collected using a pre-tested interviewer-administered questionnaire and were analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences package version 23. Results were reported in frequencies and proportions and presented in prose, tables and charts.

Results: A total of 400 caregivers were recruited. The mean age was 38.32 ± 12.82 years and most (66.0%) were females. Caregivers supported their patients by running errands (96.3%) and 85.3% reported caregiving as stressful. The reported errands were purchase of medications (92.3%), supply of non-medical needs (63.3%), submission of laboratory samples and collection of results (52.3%) and service payment (47.5%). About two-thirds (63.2%) reported loss of income while caregiving and about half (50.8%) provided financial support to the patients.

Conclusion: This study suggests that majority of caregivers experience significant physical and financial burden while caregiving. This burden can be eased off by the simplification of payment and laboratory processes and employment of more staff to support patients admitted to the wards. The financial burden experienced by caregivers reinforces the need to encourage more Nigerians to enrol in a health insurance scheme.

背景:护理人员在非正式患者管理中发挥着重要作用。确定护理人员所面临的支助类型和财政挑战将提供减轻这一负担的战略信息。本研究旨在描述尼日利亚中北部一家三级医院护理人员的支持类型和经济负担。方法:这是一项横断面研究,在尼日利亚中北部一家三级医院的住院病人护理人员中进行。使用预先测试的访谈者管理的问卷收集数据,并使用社会科学统计包第23版进行分析。结果以频率和比例报告,并以散文、表格和图表的形式呈现。结果:共招募了400名护理人员。平均年龄38.32±12.82岁,以女性居多(66.0%)。照顾者通过跑腿来支持他们的病人(96.3%),85.3%的人报告说照顾病人有压力。报告的差事是购买药品(92.3%)、供应非医疗需求(63.3%)、提交实验室样品和收集结果(52.3%)和服务付款(47.5%)。约三分之二(63.2%)的人报告在护理期间收入损失,约一半(50.8%)的人向患者提供经济支持。结论:本研究表明,大多数照护者在照护过程中承受着显著的身体和经济负担。这种负担可以通过简化付款和实验室流程以及雇用更多工作人员来支持住院病人来减轻。照顾者所承受的经济负担使鼓励更多尼日利亚人参加医疗保险计划的必要性更加突出。
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Serum magnesium levels of term neonates with birth asphyxia and relationship to severity of asphyxia. 出生窒息足月新生儿血清镁水平及其与窒息严重程度的关系。
IF 1.1 Pub Date : 2023-04-01 DOI: 10.4103/npmj.npmj_1_23
Osagie Joseph Ugowe, Olaide Oluwatosin Ugowe, Olufunke Grace Afeniforo, Ebunoluwa Aderonke Adejuyigbe

Background and aims: Birth asphyxia is one of the three main causes of neonatal mortality in Nigeria. Hypomagnesaemia has been reported amongst severely asphyxiated babies. Despite this, the prevalence of hypomagnesaemia amongst newborns with birth asphyxia has not been well researched in Nigeria. This study set out to determine the prevalence of hypomagnesaemia in term neonates with birth asphyxia and the relationship (if any) between magnesium levels and the severity of birth asphyxia or encephalopathy.

Methods: In this cross-sectional analytical study, the serum magnesium levels of consecutive cases of birth asphyxia were compared to that of gestational age-matched healthy term neonates. Babies with Apgar scores <7 in the 5th minute of life were recruited into the study. Blood samples were taken from each baby at birth and 48 h. Serum magnesium was measured using spectrophotometry.

Results: Hypomagnesaemia was found in 36 (35.3%) babies with birth asphyxia and 14 (13.7%) healthy controls; this difference was statistically significant (χ2 = 18.098, P = 0.001), with an odds ratio of 3.4 (95% confidence interval = 1.7, 6.9). The median (interquartile range) levels of serum magnesium in babies with mild, moderate and severe asphyxia were 0.7 mmol/L (0.5-1.1), 0.7 mmol/L (0.4-0.9) and 0.7 mmol/L (0.5-1.0), respectively (P = 0.316), while those of babies with mild (stage 1), moderate (stage 2) and severe (stage 3) encephalopathy were 1.2 mmol/L (1.0-1.3), 0.7 mmol/L (0.5-0.8) and 0.8 mmol/L (0.6-1.0), respectively (P = 0.789).

Conclusion: This study has shown that hypomagnesaemia was more common in babies with birth asphyxia and there was no relationship between magnesium levels and the severity of asphyxia or encephalopathy.

背景和目的:出生窒息是尼日利亚新生儿死亡的三大主要原因之一。据报道,在严重窒息的婴儿中存在低镁血症。尽管如此,尼日利亚对出生窒息新生儿中低镁血症的流行率尚未进行充分研究。本研究旨在确定出生窒息的足月新生儿低镁血症的患病率,以及镁水平与出生窒息或脑病严重程度之间的关系(如果有的话)。方法:在横断面分析研究中,将连续出生窒息病例的血清镁水平与胎龄匹配的健康足月新生儿的血清镁水平进行比较。结果:出生窒息患儿低镁血症36例(35.3%),健康对照14例(13.7%);差异有统计学意义(χ2 = 18.098, P = 0.001),比值比为3.4(95%可信区间为1.7,6.9)。轻、中、重度窒息患儿血清镁的中位数(四分位数范围)分别为0.7 mmol/L(0.5-1.1)、0.7 mmol/L(0.4-0.9)和0.7 mmol/L (0.5-1.0) (P = 0.316),而轻度(1期)、中度(2期)和重度(3期)患儿血清镁的中位数(四分位数范围)分别为1.2 mmol/L(1.0-1.3)、0.7 mmol/L(0.5-0.8)和0.8 mmol/L (0.6-1.0) (P = 0.789)。结论:本研究表明,低镁血症在出生窒息的婴儿中更为常见,镁水平与窒息或脑病的严重程度之间没有关系。
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Knowledge and perception of medication errors among health care workers in Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital Zaria, Kaduna State, North-west Nigeria. 尼日利亚西北部卡杜纳州阿赫马杜·贝罗大学扎里亚教学医院医护人员对用药错误的认识和认知。
IF 1.1 Pub Date : 2023-04-01 DOI: 10.4103/npmj.npmj_75_23
Mu'awiyyah Babale Sufiyan, Sarumi Babatunde Abdulkareem, Istifanus Anekoson Joshua, Auwal Garba Suleiman, Ahmad Ayuba Umar, Lawal Amadu

Introduction: Medication errors (MEs) are important, often overlooked forms of medical error that are associated with morbidity and mortality in health care settings. Among health care workers, knowledge, attitude and perception may affect reporting of MEs.

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the level of knowledge and perception of MEs among health care workers in Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria.

Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 138 health care workers selected randomly through a stratified sampling. Their responses were collected using pre-tested, self-administered questionnaires and analysed using the Statsitical Package for the Social Sciences. The numerical variables were summarised as means and standard deviations, whereas categorical variables were presented as frequencies and percentages. The Chi-square test was used to test for associations at P < 0.05.

Results: All the respondents heard of MEs and up to 108 (78.3%) correctly defined them. While only 121 (87.7%) respondents had fair to good knowledge about MEs, all of them had good perception of them. Major types of MEs known by the respondents were knowledge-based errors (79.7%), rule-based errors (52.9%), action-based errors (67.4%) and memory-based errors (55.8%). The causes of MEs identified were communication problems (88.4%), poor organizational knowledge transfer (63.8%), heavy workload (80.4%) and not reading instructions carefully (63.0%). There was no statistically significant association between the level of knowledge on MEs and sociodemographic characteristics of the respondents.

Conclusion: Knowledge and perceptions of MEs were good among our respondents. Adequate mechanism (s) should be put in place to encourage the reporting of MEs whenever they occur to promote patient safety and improve health outcomes.

药物错误(MEs)是一种重要的、经常被忽视的医疗错误形式,与卫生保健机构的发病率和死亡率有关。在卫生保健工作者中,知识、态度和感知可能影响MEs的报告。目的:本研究的目的是确定萨里亚Ahmadu Bello大学教学医院医护人员对MEs的知识和认知水平。方法:采用分层抽样的方法,对随机抽取的138名医护人员进行横断面研究。他们的回答是通过预先测试的、自我管理的问卷收集的,并使用社会科学统计软件包进行分析。数值变量概括为平均值和标准差,而分类变量则以频率和百分比表示。采用卡方检验检验相关性,P < 0.05。结果:所有被调查者都听说过MEs,其中108人(78.3%)正确定义了MEs。虽然只有121名(87.7%)受访者对中小企业有一般或良好的认识,但他们都对中小企业有良好的认识。受访者所知的错误类型主要为知识错误(79.7%)、规则错误(52.9%)、行为错误(67.4%)和记忆错误(55.8%)。造成中小企业的原因包括沟通问题(88.4%)、组织知识转移不良(63.8%)、工作量大(80.4%)和不认真阅读指导(63.0%)。调查对象的社会人口学特征与中小企业知识水平之间无统计学意义的关联。结论:受访者对中小企业的认识和认知良好。应建立适当的机制,鼓励在发生MEs时进行报告,以促进患者安全并改善健康结果。
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'Prospective audit with intervention and feedback' as a core antimicrobial stewardship strategy in the paediatrics department of a Nigerian tertiary hospital. “前瞻性审计与干预和反馈”作为核心抗菌剂管理战略在尼日利亚三级医院儿科。
IF 1.1 Pub Date : 2023-04-01 DOI: 10.4103/npmj.npmj_257_22
Olafoyekemi Ibiwunmi Ola-Bello, Patricia Eyanya Akintan, Chioma Stella Osuagwu, Philip Olayiwola Oshun, Iretiola Bamikeolu Fajolu, Obiyo Nwaiwu, Adedunni Olusanya, Abdulwasiu Adeniyi Busari, Alero Ann Roberts, Edamisan Olusoji Temiye, Oluwafisayo Omotayo, Oyinlola Omoniyi Oduyebo

Introduction: Inappropriate use of antibiotics for childhood illnesses, especially for non-bacterial infections, contributes to the development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Globally, implementation of antimicrobial stewardship programme (ASP) in all healthcare institutions is a strategic intervention to improve the appropriate use of antibiotics, reduce antimicrobial consumption and tackle AMR. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of prospective audit with intervention and feedback as an antimicrobial stewardship strategy on antimicrobial use, evaluate prescribers' response to recommendations and determine the rate of AMR in the Paediatrics Department of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria.

Materials and methods: This was an implementation study of the paediatrics Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme (ASP) over a period of 6 months. It was initiated with a point prevalence survey (PPS) to describe the antimicrobial prescribing patterns and followed by prospective audit with interventions and feedback using an antimicrobial checklist and the existing antimicrobial guidelines in the Paediatrics Department.

Results: The antibiotic prescribing prevalence was high (79.9%) at baseline PPS with 139 patients on admission, of which 111 (79.9%) were treated with 202 antibiotic therapies. Over the 6 months of study, 582 patients on 1146 antimicrobial therapies were audited. Compliance with departmental guidelines was 58.1% of the total 1146 prescriptions audited (n = 666), making the antimicrobial prescription inappropriate in 41.9% (n = 480) of therapies. The most recommended intervention for inappropriateness was 'change antibiotics' 48.8% (n = 234), followed by 'stop antibiotics' 26% (n = 125), 'reduce the number of antibiotics' 19.6% (n = 194) and 'de-escalate' 2.4% (n = 11). Agreement with ASP interventions occurred in 193 (40.2%) cases, and the least agreed intervention was 'stop antibiotics' (n = 40, 32%). However, there was a steady increase in compliance rates with ASP interventions over the 6 months of period study, which was statically significant (χ2: 30.005; P = 0.001).

Conclusion: ASP prospective audit with intervention and feedback was of significant benefit in improving compliance with antimicrobial guidelines, thereby improving antimicrobial therapy in the Paediatrics Department of LUTH, Nigeria.

儿童疾病不适当使用抗生素,特别是非细菌性感染,有助于抗菌素耐药性(AMR)的发展。在全球范围内,在所有卫生保健机构实施抗微生物药物管理规划(ASP)是一项战略性干预措施,旨在改善抗生素的适当使用、减少抗微生物药物的消费和解决抗生素耐药性问题。本研究的目的是评估前瞻性审计与干预和反馈作为抗菌药物管理策略对抗菌药物使用的影响,评估处方医生对建议的反应,并确定尼日利亚拉各斯大学教学医院儿科的抗菌素耐药性发生率。材料和方法:这是一项为期6个月的儿科抗菌药物管理计划(ASP)实施研究。首先进行了一项点患病率调查(PPS),以描述抗菌药物的处方模式,然后使用抗菌药物清单和儿科现有的抗菌药物指南进行前瞻性审计,并进行干预和反馈。结果:139例患者入院时抗生素处方率较高(79.9%),其中111例(79.9%)接受了202种抗生素治疗。在6个月的研究中,582名患者接受了1146种抗菌药物的审核。在被审计的1146张处方中(n = 666张),抗菌药物处方合规性为58.1%,其中41.9% (n = 480张)的治疗方法不适宜使用抗菌药物。对于不适宜的干预措施,建议最多的是“更换抗生素”(48.8%)(n = 234),其次是“停用抗生素”(26%)(n = 125),“减少抗生素数量”(19.6%)(n = 194)和“降级”(2.4%)(n = 11)。193例(40.2%)病例同意ASP干预措施,最不同意的干预措施是“停止使用抗生素”(n = 40,32%)。然而,在为期6个月的研究期间,ASP干预措施的依从率稳步上升,具有统计学意义(χ2: 30.005;P = 0.001)。结论:ASP前瞻性审核结合干预和反馈对提高抗菌药物指南的依从性有显著益处,从而改善尼日利亚卢特大学儿科的抗菌药物治疗。
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Willingness to pay for a COVID-19 vaccine for oneself and one's child: Correspondence. 愿意为自己和孩子支付COVID-19疫苗:通信。
IF 1.1 Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI: 10.4103/npmj.npmj_292_22
Rujittika Mungmunpuntipantip, Viroj Wiwanitkit
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A community-based study of hair care practices, scalp disorders and psychological effects on women in a Suburban town in Southwest Nigeria. 以社区为基础的护发实践、头皮疾病和对尼日利亚西南部郊区城镇妇女心理影响的研究。
IF 1.1 Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI: 10.4103/npmj.npmj_294_22
Olusola Olabisi Ayanlowo, Erere Otrofanowei

Introduction: The scalp hairs on an average African is dry with low tensile strength and a tendency to break easily. This is mostly due to poor penetration of the natural oils on the scalp and the very curly hair texture. Various techniques developed to manage African hair are associated with certain hair and scalp disorders and are sources of distress.

Objectives: This was a cross-sectional survey to compare natural African hair and chemically processed (relaxed) hair to determine the effect of hair care and grooming practices on common scalp disorders and the psychological effect in Nigerian women.

Subjects and methods: Questionnaires were administered to women at the market, churches and outreaches with many women in attendance to document the hair grooming practices, common scalp symptoms and psychological effects experienced. They were also examined for the presence of seborrhoeic dermatitis and traction alopecia.

Results: The study involved 452 women (62.17%) with relaxed hair and 275 women (37.83%) with natural (untreated) hair. Women with relaxed hair experienced significantly more flaking of the scalp (P = 0.046, x2 = 6.16), hair breakage (P = 0.023, x2 = 11.35) and hair loss (P = 0.020, x2 = 7.87) than those with natural hair. The most common psychological effects of hair scalp disorders in all participants were feeling of uneasiness 142 (19.5%), frustration 49 (6.7%), poor body image 40 (5.5%) and anger 38 (5.2%). Significantly more women with relaxed hair experienced moderate hair loss from traction than women with natural hair (P = 0.014, x2 = 8.52).

Conclusion: Nigerian women experienced clinical and psychological distress consequent to their hair grooming practices. Individuals with relaxed hair had more physical symptoms, hair loss and psychological disturbances than those with natural hair.

简介:非洲人的头皮头发一般是干燥的,抗拉强度低,容易断裂。这主要是由于头皮上的天然油脂渗透能力差,而且头发的质地非常卷曲。为管理非洲头发而开发的各种技术与某些头发和头皮疾病有关,是痛苦的根源。目的:这是一项横断面调查,比较天然的非洲头发和化学处理的(放松的)头发,以确定头发护理和梳理实践对尼日利亚妇女常见头皮疾病的影响和心理影响。受试者和方法:在市场、教堂和有许多妇女参加的外展活动中向妇女发放调查问卷,记录她们的梳头做法、常见的头皮症状和所经历的心理影响。他们也检查脂溢性皮炎和牵引性脱发的存在。结果:该研究涉及452名头发松弛的女性(62.17%)和275名头发自然(未经处理)的女性(37.83%)。头发松弛的女性比头发自然的女性更容易出现头皮脱落(P = 0.046, x2 = 6.16)、头发断裂(P = 0.023, x2 = 11.35)和脱发(P = 0.020, x2 = 7.87)。所有参与者中最常见的心理影响是不安142(19.5%),沮丧49(6.7%),身体形象差40(5.5%)和愤怒38(5.2%)。与头发自然的女性相比,头发松弛的女性因牵拉而出现中度脱发的人数明显增加(P = 0.014, x2 = 8.52)。结论:尼日利亚妇女经历了临床和心理困扰,由于他们的头发梳理做法。头发松弛的人比头发自然的人有更多的身体症状、脱发和心理障碍。
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