Browsing by Author "Abdullahi, A. A"

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    Antimicrobial activities of volatile oils of Ocimum gratissimum, Eucalyptus citriodora and Cymbopogon citratus against organisms isolated from Nigerian currency notes
    (Journal of Pharmacy & Bioresources by by Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Jos, Nigeria., 2023-02-19) Ayinde, B. A; Bello, R. H; David, M. S; Olawoye, O.I; Lawal, B. A; Abdullahi, A. A; Attah, F. A; Usman, S. O; Njinga, N. S
    Naira notes are means of exchange for goods and services that may act as fomites in the transmission of pathogens. This study determined the identities of microorganisms isolated from notes and their susceptibilities to antibiotics and volatile oils of Ocimum gratissimum, Cymbopogon citratus and Eucalyptus citriodora. Fifteen notes (₦50-₦500) obtained from two Ilorin markets were soaked in sterile water and loopful of each sample was inoculated onto appropriate agar plates. Isolates were identified using standard methods, confirmed with Identification System and Mycological Atlas. Disc and agar diffusion methods were employed for susceptibility tests and positive controls were Ciprofloxacin and fluconazole. S. aureus (42%) was the most prevalent bacteria, Serratia odorifera (11.1%) including Aspergillus niger (1) while some had multiple bacteria. The isolates exhibited 100% resistance to amoxicillin/clavulanate (100%), ceftazidime (57%), sulphamethoxazole trimethoprim (43%) and 100% sensitivity to gentamicin. All S. aureus isolates were methicillin resistant – MRSA and vancomycin susceptible while A. niger exhibited 100% sensitivity to fluconazole. The volatile oil of C. citratus exhibited highest growth inhibitory effects with MBC and MIC of 3.13-0.39 and 1.56-0.39 mg/mL respectively; the oil of E. citriodora exhibited the least activity. This oil can be used as antiseptics against Naira fomites.
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    Perceived challenges of medical social workers in a public health facility in Ilorin
    (Department of Social Work, University of Nigeria, Nssuka., 2020-06) Adewunmi, A; Abdullahi, A. A; Yusuf, M. S.; Abdulhameed, A.
    Medical social workers are important players in the overall management of diseases and illnesses in hospital settings. They help facilitate the treatment process and contribute to the overall well-being of the patients. However, there is a growing interprofessional misconception of roles between social workers and other medical personnel in hospitals coupled with societal lack of knowledge of the role of social workers in medical facilities. In this study, the perceived challenges of medical social workers in a tertiary health facility in Ilorin were investigated using a phenomenological research design. Fifteen participants who were medical social workers were purposively selected. Data gathered was analysed using thematic and content analyses. The study found prejudice, discrimination, and structural conflicts as the major challenges of medical social workers in the facility studied. Other perceived challenges were non-recognition of the roles of medical social workers by other health practitioners, which often dovetails into a lack of cooperation. The study recommends structural adjustment and policy framework that would institutionalize the roles of medical social workers in health facilities not only in the study area but the whole country. This will not only boost the morale of medical social workers but also improve the good working relationship among other medical personnel.