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Ulcerative Colitis diagnosed for the First Time in a 93 year old Nigerian Woman: A Case Report 一名 93 岁尼日利亚妇女首次诊断出溃疡性结肠炎:病例报告
Pub Date : 2024-02-14 DOI: 10.4314/jmbr.v22i2.2
E.A. Odeghe, D.E. Ezuduemoih, G.K. Oyeleke, O. Adeniyi, A. Adetona
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic and life-long disease characterized by gastrointestinal tract inflammation caused by the  interplay of the host’s genetic predisposition, immune responses, and various environmental factors. It is characterized by chronic  diarrhea, among other symptoms. Its spectrum comprises Crohn’s disease (CD), Ulcerative Colitis (UC), and indeterminate colitis (IC). Inflammatory bowel disease occurs in two peaks, the first at 15-25 years, and the second at 40-60 years. It is rarely reported in the  extremes of age. Here we report the case of a 93-year-old woman with previously undiagnosed ulcerative colitis presenting as large  bowel obstruction. 
炎症性肠病(IBD)是一种慢性终生疾病,其特征是宿主的遗传易感性、免疫反应和各种环境因素相互作用而引起的胃肠道炎症。除其他症状外,它还以慢性腹泻为特征。它包括克罗恩病(CD)、溃疡性结肠炎(UC)和不定型结肠炎(IC)。炎症性肠病有两个发病高峰,第一个高峰在 15-25 岁,第二个高峰在 40-60 岁。在极端年龄段发病的报道很少。在此,我们报告了一例 93 岁女性患者的病例,她之前未确诊为溃疡性结肠炎,表现为大肠梗阻。
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Perceptions and Factors affecting Utilization of Primary Health Care Services in a predominantly Urban Community in South-South Nigeria 尼日利亚南部一个以城市为主的社区对利用初级保健服务的看法和影响因素
Pub Date : 2024-02-14 DOI: 10.4314/jmbr.v22i2.6
V.T. Iyinbor, O.O.M. Olu, J. C. Nwaogwugwu, V.Y. Adam
Background: Primary Health Care is the cornerstone of a sustainable national health system for the attainment of universal health  coverage. There is poor demand for health services at the primary level of care. This study assessed the perceptions and factors affecting  the utilization of primary health care services in a predominantly urban community in South-South Nigeria. Methods: This descriptive  cross-sectional study was done in Egor, Benin City, Southern Nigeria. A structured, and interviewer administered questionnaire was  distributed to 371 heads of household who were selected using multistage sampling method. The data were analyzed using IBM SPSS  version 25. Results: Majority of the respondents were males 191 (51.6%). More than half, 195 (52.5%) were in the age group of 35-49  years. Less than half, 171 (46.1%)of the respondents had utilized primary health care services. Only, 42 (24.6%) perceived the services  utilized were satisfactory. Immunization, 45 (26.3%), child, 39 (22.8%) and maternal, 32 (18.7%) health care services were the most utilized.  Sex (OR = 0.599; CI = 0.38-0.94, p = 0.027), religion (OR = 2.246; CI = 1.066-4.735, p = 0.033), and occupation (OR = 2.437; CI =  1.106-5.367, p = 0.027) were factors associated with the utilization of health services in the study locale. Conclusions: The utilization of the  primary health care services was low, and the perception of services utilized was not satisfactory. The Local Government Health  Authority needs to strengthen the primary health care system. Also, improved community engagement and participation could enhance  health services access and uptake. 
背景:初级卫生保健是实现全民医保的可持续国家卫生系统的基石。人们对初级保健服务的需求很低。本研究评估了尼日利亚南部一个以城市为主的社区对利用初级医疗保健服务的看法和影响因素。研究方法这项描述性横断面研究在尼日利亚南部贝宁市的 Egor 进行。采用多阶段抽样法选出 371 名户主,向他们发放了由访谈者管理的结构化问卷。数据使用 IBM SPSS 25 版进行分析。结果大多数受访者为男性,191 人(51.6%)。超过一半的受访者(195 人,占 52.5%)年龄在 35-49 岁之间。使用过初级卫生保健服务的受访者不到一半,有 171 人(46.1%)。只有 42 人(24.6%)认为所使用的服务令人满意。使用最多的保健服务是免疫接种(45 人,占 26.3%)、儿童保健(39 人,占 22.8%)和孕产妇保健(32 人,占 18.7%)。 性别(OR = 0.599;CI = 0.38-0.94,p = 0.027)、宗教(OR = 2.246;CI = 1.066-4.735,p = 0.033)和职业(OR = 2.437;CI = 1.106-5.367,p = 0.027)是与研究地区医疗服务利用率相关的因素。结论初级卫生保健服务的利用率很低,人们对所利用服务的看法也不尽人意。地方政府卫生局需要加强初级卫生保健系统。此外,提高社区的参与度也能提高医疗服务的可及性和利用率。
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Improving Telemedicine Practice in Nigeria 改进尼日利亚的远程医疗实践
Pub Date : 2024-02-14 DOI: 10.4314/jmbr.v22i2.1
W.E. Sadoh, V. Omuemu
No Abstract
无摘要
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Prevalence and Predictors of Sexual Abuse among University Undergraduates in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria 尼日利亚埃多州贝宁市大学生中的性虐待流行率和预测因素
Pub Date : 2024-02-14 DOI: 10.4314/jmbr.v22i2.4
A.I. Obi, G. Pop-Yornwin, E.T. Taiwo, E. Adayonfo, J.N. Obi
Background: Sexual abuse is a public health problem that poses serious challenge to health and wellbeing of young persons, globally.  This study assessed prevalence and predictors of sexual abuse among undergraduate students in the University of Benin, Benin City,  Nigeria in order to develop appropriate preventive intervention Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study was carried out among 500  undergraduate students of the University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State. Respondents were selected using multi-stage sampling  technique. Selfadministered questionnaires were utilized for the study. Data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25 and statistical significance was set at p < 0.05. Results: The mean age of the respondents was 21.4 ± 2.8 years  and 300 (60%) were females. Awareness of sexual abuse was 98.0%. Lifetime and period (one year) prevalence of sexual abuse was 320  (64.0%) and 200 (62.5%) respectively. Determinants of sexual abuse were female sex (OR=2.234, CI= 1.532 – 3.527, p<0.001), room sharing (OR=2.637, CI= 0.416 – 0.977, p = 0.039), self-support in school (OR = 2.587, CI= 0.416 – 0.977, p = 0.036), history of previous sexual abuse  (OR = 6.043, CI= 3.689 – 6.238, p = 0.001) and history of abusive relationship (OR= 5.010, CI= 1.321 – 3.234, p = 0.023). Conclusion: Sexual  abuse is prevalent among study population, with more females than males affected. The University of Benin Management should develop  preventive measures that will aid prompt identification and reporting of sexual abuse with anonymity to appropriate authority 
背景:性虐待是一个公共卫生问题,对全球年轻人的健康和福祉构成严重挑战。 本研究评估了尼日利亚贝宁市贝宁大学本科生中性虐待的发生率和预测因素,以便制定适当的预防干预措施:对埃多州贝宁市贝宁大学的 500 名本科生进行了横断面分析研究。受访者采用多阶段抽样技术选出。研究使用了自填式问卷。数据使用社会科学统计软件包(SPSS)第 25 版进行分析,统计显著性设定为 p <0.05。研究结果受访者的平均年龄为 21.4 ± 2.8 岁,其中 300 人(60%)为女性。对性虐待的认知度为 98.0%。性虐待的终生发生率为 320 人(64.0%),期间(一年)发生率为 200 人(62.5%)。性虐待的决定因素是女性性别(OR=2.234,CI= 1.532 - 3.527,P<0.001)、合租(OR=2.637,CI= 0.416 - 0.977,P=0.039)、在校自立(OR=2.587,CI= 0.416 - 0.977,p = 0.036)、以前的性虐待史(OR = 6.043,CI= 3.689 - 6.238,p = 0.001)和虐待关系史(OR= 5.010,CI= 1.321 - 3.234,p = 0.023)。结论性虐待在研究人群中很普遍,受影响的女性多于男性。贝宁大学管理层应制定预防措施,帮助及时发现性虐待行为并向有关部门匿名举报。
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Profile and Predictors of Psychological Manifestations of COVID-19 among Adults in Selected Communities of Southwest Nigeria 尼日利亚西南部部分社区成年人 COVID-19 心理表现的概况和预测因素
Pub Date : 2024-02-14 DOI: 10.4314/jmbr.v22i2.5
K. A. Durowade, O.I. Musa, A. Salaudeen, M.A. Adeniyi, T.A. Sanni, V. Omuemu
Background: The Corona Virus Disease-2019 caused by the virus, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Corona Virus - 2 resulted in a  global public health problem. Various strategies and interventions were implemented to contain the spread around the world. Despite  this, the pandemic persisted with fear and anxiety leading to worsening psychological state. Therefore, the aim of this study was to  assess the profile and predictors of psychological manifestations of COVID-19 among adults in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Methods: This was a community-based cross-sectional study. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to select adults aged 18 years  and above. A pre-tested, structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. Statistical Package for the Social  Sciences version 23 was used for data analysis and spatial mapping. Level of statistical significance was set at p<0.05. Results: More than  a tenth (15.3%) of the respondents had experienced severe psychological manifestations due to COVID-19. Younger age (p<0.001), higher  level of education (p<0.001), higher monthly income (p=0.013), smaller household size (p=0.001), working in the hospital environment  (p=0.001), and rural residence (p=0.005) were significantly associated with psychological manifestations due to COVID-19. Younger age  (p=0.030), tertiary education (p=0.020), rural location (p<0.001) and working in the hospital environment (p=0.021) were significant predictors of severe psychological manifestations due to COVID-19. Conclusion: Psychological manifestations due to COVID-19 was high  among the study population and this cuts across socio-demographic and socio-economic groups. Awareness campaigns by the Ekiti State  government and other relevant stakeholders could help to reduce this in the population         
背景:由严重急性呼吸系统综合征--科罗娜病毒--2 病毒引起的科罗娜病毒病--2019 导致了全球性的公共卫生问题。为遏制病毒在全球的传播,采取了各种策略和干预措施。尽管如此,由于恐惧和焦虑导致心理状态恶化的大流行仍在持续。因此,本研究旨在评估尼日利亚埃基蒂州成年人 COVID-19 心理表现的概况和预测因素。研究方法这是一项基于社区的横断面研究。采用多阶段抽样技术选取 18 岁及以上的成年人。采用预先测试、结构化、访谈者自填的问卷收集数据。数据分析和空间绘图使用了社会科学统计软件包 23 版。统计显著性水平设定为 p<0.05。结果超过十分之一(15.3%)的受访者曾因 COVID-19 出现过严重的心理表现。年龄较小(p<0.001)、受教育程度较高(p<0.001)、月收入较高(p=0.013)、家庭人口较少(p=0.001)、在医院环境中工作(p=0.001)和居住在农村(p=0.005)与 COVID-19 导致的心理表现显著相关。年轻(p=0.030)、高等教育(p=0.020)、农村(p<0.001)和在医院环境中工作(p=0.021)是 COVID-19 导致严重心理表现的重要预测因素。结论在研究人群中,COVID-19导致的心理表现较多,而且跨越了社会人口和社会经济群体。埃基蒂州政府和其他相关利益方开展的宣传活动有助于减少人口中的这种现象。
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Profile of Confirmed Cases during Lassa fever Outbreak in Etsako West Local Government Area, Edo State 埃多州埃萨科西地方政府辖区拉沙热疫情期间确诊病例概况
Pub Date : 2024-02-14 DOI: 10.4314/jmbr.v22i2.8
I. Alenoghena
Background: Lassa fever (LF) is an acute viral haemorraghic fever caused by the Lassa virus. The objective of this study was to describe  the profile of confirmed cases of Lassa fever during an outbreak in Etsako West Local Government Area, Edo State. Methods: A descriptive review of records of cases of Lassa fever between 1st of January to 4th of March, 2019 was done. Confirmation of  cases was done using reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction. Data analysis was by Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS)  version 20 and descriptive statistics was done. Results: Out of a total of 150 suspected cases of Lassa fever recorded during the period, 63 (42.0%) were confirmed. Among the  confirmed cases, the mean age was 28±16.4 years and 34 (54.0%) were males. The incidence of the disease was highest among those  within the ages of 15-45 (66.7%) years. The highest proportions of confirmed cases were from Jattu 25 (39.7%) and Auchi 24 (38.1%)  communities. The case fatality rate was 12 (19%). Conclusion: The incidence of Lassa fever was highest among the productive age group  with about one in five deaths recorded during the outbreak. The State Government should step-up environmental sanitation activities in  Jattu and Auchi Communities in Etsako West LGA.  
背景:拉沙热(LF)是一种由拉沙病毒引起的急性病毒性出血热。本研究旨在描述埃多州 Etsako 西部地方政府区爆发拉沙热期间确诊病例的概况。研究方法对 2019 年 1 月 1 日至 3 月 4 日期间的拉沙热病例记录进行了描述性回顾。病例确认采用反转录聚合酶链反应法。数据分析采用社会科学统计软件包(SPSS)第 20 版,并进行了描述性统计。结果在此期间共记录了 150 例疑似拉沙热病例,其中 63 例(42.0%)得到确诊。在确诊病例中,平均年龄(28±16.4)岁,男性 34 例(54.0%)。15-45 岁年龄段的发病率最高(66.7%)。确诊病例比例最高的社区是Jattu社区25例(39.7%)和Auchi社区24例(38.1%)。死亡病例为 12 例(19%)。结论在疫情爆发期间,拉沙热在生产年龄组中的发病率最高,死亡人数约占五分之一。州政府应在埃扎科西部地方行政区的 Jattu 和 Auchi 社区加强环境卫生活动。
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Assessing Telemedicine Knowledge and Utilization among Residents in Benin City, Edo State during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Descriptive Study 评估埃多州贝宁市居民在 COVID-19 大流行期间的远程医疗知识和使用情况:描述性研究
Pub Date : 2024-02-14 DOI: 10.4314/jmbr.v22i2.3
E. Ogboghodo, O.H. Okojie, V. Omuemu, E.E. Abdul
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of telemedicine, addressing healthcare service gaps. This study  aimed to evaluate the knowledge and utilization of telemedicine among residents in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted among adult residents of Benin City. A multi-staged sampling technique  comprising four stages was employed to select respondents, and data were collected through a pre-tested self-administered  questionnaire. Statistical analysis was carried out using IBM SPSS vs 25.0. Significance was established at p < 0.05, and results were  presented as prose and frequency tables. Results: The study included 413 participants with a mean age (SD) of 26.9 ± 7.1 years. The  majority, 279 (67.6%), were students, and 289 (70.0%) had tertiary education. Good knowledge of telemedicine was demonstrated by 192  (61.5%) of the respondents but 122 (39.1%) had used telemedicine services. Fifty-seven (46.7%) of those who used telemedicine favoured  phone calls as the primary medium, citing its accessibility. Notably, 106 (86.9%) reported using telemedicine to reduce hospital waiting  times, and 105 (86.1%) appreciated its ready availability. Barriers to telemedicine use included network challenges during consultations  (42.6%) and inconsistent power supply (36.3%). Age (p = 0.045), sex (p = 0.038) and higher education (p = 0.009) were significantly  associated with better telemedicine knowledge. Conclusion: The study revealed that while a significant proportion of residents in Benin  City possessed good knowledge of telemedicine, its utilization remains low. Addressing infrastructure limitations and extending   educational efforts will be pivotal in bridging the knowledge-utilization gap in telemedicine.
背景:COVID-19 大流行加速了远程医疗的采用,从而弥补了医疗服务的不足。本研究旨在评估尼日利亚埃多州贝宁市居民对远程医疗的了解和使用情况。研究方法对贝宁市的成年居民进行了描述性横断面调查。调查采用了多阶段抽样技术(包括四个阶段)来选择受访者,并通过预先测试的自填式问卷收集数据。统计分析使用 IBM SPSS vs 25.0 进行。显著性以 p < 0.05 为标准,结果以散点图和频数表的形式呈现。研究结果研究共纳入 413 名参与者,平均年龄(标清)为 26.9 ± 7.1 岁。其中 279 人(67.6%)为学生,289 人(70.0%)受过高等教育。192名受访者(61.5%)对远程医疗有一定了解,但122名受访者(39.1%)曾使用过远程医疗服务。在使用过远程医疗的受访者中,57 人(46.7%)认为电话是最主要的媒介,理由是其便捷性。值得注意的是,106 人(86.9%)称使用远程医疗减少了医院候诊时间,105 人(86.1%)赞赏其随时可用性。使用远程医疗的障碍包括会诊期间的网络挑战(42.6%)和供电不稳定(36.3%)。年龄(p = 0.045)、性别(p = 0.038)和受教育程度(p = 0.009)与远程医疗知识的普及程度显著相关。结论研究表明,虽然贝宁市相当一部分居民对远程医疗有较好的了解,但其利用率仍然很低。解决基础设施的局限性和扩大教育努力将是缩小远程医疗知识和使用差距的关键。
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