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| Title : | Clinical Characteristics of Dermatophytosis among Children in A Nigeria Population; the Role of HIV/AIDS | | Authors: | Umoru; D. D.Esene; H. | | Publisher: | Ibadan [Nigeria] : University College Hospital - Association of Resident Doctors | | Publication Date: | 2010 | | Series: | Benin Journal of Postgraduate Medicine, ISSN 1597-1627 No. 12(1); 32-35; tab. | | Uniform Titles: |
Benin Journal of Postgraduate Medicine
| | Layout: | Journal Article | | ISSN (or other code): | 0795-0268 | | Languages : | English | | Keywords: | DermatomycosesHIV InfectionsPrevalenceChildHospitals Teaching DermatomycosesHIV InfectionsPrevalenceChildHospitals Teaching | | Abstract: | Background: Dermatophytosis is a common superficial mycosis. It affects virtually every child at one stage or the other; but the disease may be more frequent in individuals with immunocompromising conditions.The typical characteristic of the rash is an annular; popular rash with a healing centre and an active periphery that may have an erythematous base and it occurs in different parts of the body.Aims:To elicit the clinical characteristics of dermatophytosis among children with HIV/AIDS. Methods:Two hundred each of HIV sero-positive and sero-negative children were evaluated for dermatophytosis (and its clinical types) and the possible role of HIV was examined.Results: Thirty-two (16) seropositive and 24(12) sero-negative children had dermatophytosis (P = 0.086).Tinea capitis was the most prevalent among the sero-positive and was the only type seen among the sero-negative subjects. Dermatophytosis was significantly more prevalent among those with more advanced clinical stage of HIV (p = 0.000). Children in 5 - 12 year age bracket were more affected in both groups. Conclusion: Tinea capitis was the most frequent type of dermatophytosis in the study; followed by tinea corporis. Children in 5 - 12 year age bracket were more affected in both groups. Occurrence of dermatophytosis was significantly influenced by the stage of HIV disease but not by HIV status. |
Clinical Characteristics of Dermatophytosis among Children in A Nigeria Population; the Role of HIV/AIDS [] / Umoru; D. D.Esene; H. . - Ibadan (Nigeria) : University College Hospital - Association of Resident Doctors, 2010 . - : Journal Article. - ( Benin Journal of Postgraduate Medicine, ISSN 1597-1627; 12(1); 32-35; tab.) . ISSN : 0795-0268 Work : Benin Journal of Postgraduate MedicineLanguages : English | Keywords: | DermatomycosesHIV InfectionsPrevalenceChildHospitals Teaching DermatomycosesHIV InfectionsPrevalenceChildHospitals Teaching | | Abstract: | Background: Dermatophytosis is a common superficial mycosis. It affects virtually every child at one stage or the other; but the disease may be more frequent in individuals with immunocompromising conditions.The typical characteristic of the rash is an annular; popular rash with a healing centre and an active periphery that may have an erythematous base and it occurs in different parts of the body.Aims:To elicit the clinical characteristics of dermatophytosis among children with HIV/AIDS. Methods:Two hundred each of HIV sero-positive and sero-negative children were evaluated for dermatophytosis (and its clinical types) and the possible role of HIV was examined.Results: Thirty-two (16) seropositive and 24(12) sero-negative children had dermatophytosis (P = 0.086).Tinea capitis was the most prevalent among the sero-positive and was the only type seen among the sero-negative subjects. Dermatophytosis was significantly more prevalent among those with more advanced clinical stage of HIV (p = 0.000). Children in 5 - 12 year age bracket were more affected in both groups. Conclusion: Tinea capitis was the most frequent type of dermatophytosis in the study; followed by tinea corporis. Children in 5 - 12 year age bracket were more affected in both groups. Occurrence of dermatophytosis was significantly influenced by the stage of HIV disease but not by HIV status. |
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| Title : | Factors Affecting the Utilization of Antenatal Care Services in Ibadan; Nigeria | | Authors: | Dairo; M. D.Owoyokun; K. E. | | Publisher: | Ibadan [Nigeria] : University College Hospital - Association of Resident Doctors | | Publication Date: | 2010 | | Series: | Benin Journal of Postgraduate Medicine, ISSN 1597-1627 No. 12(1); 3-16; tab. | | Uniform Titles: |
Benin Journal of Postgraduate Medicine
| | Layout: | Journal Article | | ISSN (or other code): | 0795-0268 | | Languages : | English | | Keywords: | Maternal Health ServicesPregnant WomenRisk Factors Maternal Health ServicesPregnant WomenRisk Factors | | Abstract: | BACKGROUND: Antenatal care utilization is still low in Nigeria. This underutilization varies from region to region and from state to state. This study assesses the factors that determine the utilization of antenatal care service in Ibadan. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was carried out in two randomly selected local government council area in Ibadan. A pretested questionnaire was administered to 400 women. Information was obtained from the women on their attendance at antenatal clinic and the reasons for not attending the antenatal clinics RESULTS: Majority (76.8) of the respondents attended ANC clinic. Women in urban areas were more than 2 times likely to attend antenatal clinic than women in urban areas [(OR=2.177; 95CI; 1.081-4.382)].Women who were Muslims or other religions were more than 2 times likely to attend ANC clinic than women who were Christians [(OR=2.398; 95CI; 1.264-4.557)]. Also; Women who were 25 years and older were more than 2 times more likely to utilize antenatalthan women who were 25 years or younger (OR=2.236; 95CI;1.106- 4.107]. CONCLUSION: Efforts towards ensuring the utilization should be targeted towards rural areas; the importance of modern antenatal care should be emphasized even in the religious settings and younger women should be encouraged to utilize antenatal care services. |
Factors Affecting the Utilization of Antenatal Care Services in Ibadan; Nigeria [] / Dairo; M. D.Owoyokun; K. E. . - Ibadan (Nigeria) : University College Hospital - Association of Resident Doctors, 2010 . - : Journal Article. - ( Benin Journal of Postgraduate Medicine, ISSN 1597-1627; 12(1); 3-16; tab.) . ISSN : 0795-0268 Work : Benin Journal of Postgraduate MedicineLanguages : English | Keywords: | Maternal Health ServicesPregnant WomenRisk Factors Maternal Health ServicesPregnant WomenRisk Factors | | Abstract: | BACKGROUND: Antenatal care utilization is still low in Nigeria. This underutilization varies from region to region and from state to state. This study assesses the factors that determine the utilization of antenatal care service in Ibadan. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was carried out in two randomly selected local government council area in Ibadan. A pretested questionnaire was administered to 400 women. Information was obtained from the women on their attendance at antenatal clinic and the reasons for not attending the antenatal clinics RESULTS: Majority (76.8) of the respondents attended ANC clinic. Women in urban areas were more than 2 times likely to attend antenatal clinic than women in urban areas [(OR=2.177; 95CI; 1.081-4.382)].Women who were Muslims or other religions were more than 2 times likely to attend ANC clinic than women who were Christians [(OR=2.398; 95CI; 1.264-4.557)]. Also; Women who were 25 years and older were more than 2 times more likely to utilize antenatalthan women who were 25 years or younger (OR=2.236; 95CI;1.106- 4.107]. CONCLUSION: Efforts towards ensuring the utilization should be targeted towards rural areas; the importance of modern antenatal care should be emphasized even in the religious settings and younger women should be encouraged to utilize antenatal care services. |
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