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An Overview of the International and Nigerian Legal Framework for the Prevention of Aircraft Sabotage.
(University of Ilorin Library and Publication Committee, 2014) Ismail Adua Mustapha; Adam K.I
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Microbiota of gills and antibiotic susceptibility patterns of bacteria isolates from Clarias gariepinus in different holding facilities
(Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto, Sokoto State, Nigeria, 2020-09) Adah D.A.; Saidu L.; Oniye S.J.; Adah S.A.; Daodu O.B.; David S.M.; Olatunde A.O.
Gill is a key respiratory and excretory organ in fish as it provides oxygen need for survival and excretes waste products. However, gills can be infected with pathogenic and opportunistic bacteria leading to increasing fish morbidity and mortality. This study was carried out to isolate, estimate and identify bacteria on the gills of Clarias gariepinus reared in different holding facilities. The susceptibility patterns of the bacteria were also studied using 10 antibiotics commonly used in pisciculture in Nigeria. A total of 84 bacteria belonging to 12 genera were isolated from the gills of 75 Clarias gariepinus. Gram-negative bacteria isolated included Salmonella species (3.6%), Pseudomonas species (7.1%), Aeromonas species (2.4%), Escherichia coli (13.1%), Proteus species (11.9%) Klebsiella species (3.6%), Citrobacter species (4.8%), and Shigella species (3.6%). Gram-positive Corynebacterium species (3.6 %), Staphylococcus species (20.3%), Bacillus species (19.0%) and Streptococcus species (7.1%) were also isolated. The result showed varying bacteria species when considering the different holding facilities. Greater than 50 % of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria isolated were resistant to 5 and 6 different antibiotics respectively while greater than 80 % of all the bacteria were resistant to ≥ 3 antibiotics. The presence of these bacteria in fish predict subsequent impediment in pisciculture and may lead to socioeconomic losses, environmental contaminations and high public health risk. This study calls for concern and an urgent intervention on antibiotic stewardship among fish farmers.
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Knowledge and prevention of Liver Cirrhosis among Adults in Ilorin West Local Governement Area, Kwara State, Nigeria.
(Faculty of Education, Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa State, Nigeria, 2023-04) Jidda, K. A.; Oyeyemi, S. T.; Abdulrasaq, Q. O.; Oyeyemi, A. O
Cirrhosis is a major cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide and represents an important burden on healthcare resources. This study investigated knowledge of the causes and prevention of cirrhosis among adults living in Ilorin West Local Government Area (LGA), Kwara State. It also examined differences in knowledge of causes and prevention of cirrhosis among this group of people based on gender and age. Descriptive research design was adopted. The population comprised of all adults in Ilorin West LGA, Kwara state. Three-staged sampling procedure was employed to select a total of 200 respondents for the study. A researchers’ structured questionnaire was adopted for data collection. Data collected were analyzed using frequency counts, simple percentage, mean and ranking while independent t-test and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) statistics were used to test hypotheses at 0.05 alpha level. The findings revealed that there was a significant difference in knowledge of causes of cirrhosis based on gender and based on age. However, there was no significant difference in knowledge of prevention of cirrhosis based on gender and age. The study concluded that the knowledge of the causes and prevention of cirrhosis among respondents was inadequate. It was recommended that adults should be sensitized on the various ways cirrhosis could be caused as well as prevented, advocacy should be sought to vaccinate adults who missed out hepatitis vaccinations in childhood.
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Attitudes of Health Workers Towards Management of Hepatitis B Infection in General Hospitals in Kwara State, Nigeria
(University of Tripoli Alahlia-Libya, 2024) Abdulrasaq Onaolapo; Abdulraheem Mojisola; Jamiu Oluwatosin; Ijaodola Kikelomo; Jidda Adeola; Onobumeh Margaret
Hepatitis B is one of the most dangerous diseases in the world and it has become a serious threat to public health. Health workers are mostly at risk of contracting the disease as they remain the first point of call to the victims. This study examined the attitudes of health workers towards management of HBV infection and the difference in attitudes of health workers based on area of specialization. An ex-post facto research design sampling 412 health workers across different areas of specialization which include doctors, nurses, laboratory scientists and laboratory technicians. Majority of the health workers had negative attitudes towards HBV patients. However, doctors (mean score=3.72) and nurses (mean score=3.54) had mild negative attitudes towards HBV patients, while laboratory scientists (mean score=3.02) and laboratory technicians (mean score=3.04) had the poorest attitudes towards HBV patients. There is need to improve the attitudes of the different cadres of health workers in the state, in order to improve the quality of life of HBV patients and reduce stigma which may impact negatively on patients’ mental health.
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Airport Development and Social-Economic Development of Nigeria
(2013-06-01) AUN Isaac Iortimbir
The study examined the role of aiport infrastructural development on socio-economic development of the country and adopted a descriptive survey study methodology, using questionnaire to collect required data. Systematic random sampling techniques were used in selecting the participating staff in the Airport. The data were presented by means of simple percentages and tables respectively, while spearman rank correlation coefficient was used in testing the formulated hypotheses. The result reveals that, there is correlation between airport infrastructure development and socio-economic development of the country. The study concludes that, for any proper achievement to be achieve in aviation sector, government must step up its contribution, regulation and due process must be followed in awarding of contracts and making decisions that relates to the development of aviation in the country. In view of this, the study recommends that, capable hands should be employed in the aviation industry. This is very crucial so as to make the industry contribute significantly to the socio-economic growth and development of the nation.