Browsing by Author "Ani, O.B"

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    Knowledge and utilization of cervical cancer vaccine among female undergraduates in University of Ibadan, Ibadan
    (College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin., 2019-01) Aluko, J.O; Fanifosi, O; Ani, O.B; Onasoga, O.A
    Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer mortality among women in developing countries. An estimated 529,409 new cases and approximately 274,883 deaths are recorded annually. Vaccination has been identified as the surest way of preventing cervical cancer. Cervical cancer vaccines were licensed and introduced in Nigeria in 2009, but they are being utilized by only a few privileged population. Although cervical cancer is known to be preventable, poor knowledge of the disease and the possible preventive measures are responsible for late presentation of cases and consequently high cases of mortality in Nigeria. This study identified the knowledge and utilization of such vaccines available for cervical cancer prevention. This Study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional survey to assess the level of knowledge and utilization of cervical cancer vaccine. The instrument for the study was a semi-structured questionnaire. Data obtained was coded and entered into spread sheet, and analysis was done using SPSS (version 20.0). Chi-square test and independent sample t- test was used to determine whether the relationships between the variables are statistically significant at P< 0.05. A very low level of knowledge and awareness, 45.6% was seen among the female undergraduates. This also amounted to a low utilization; as 99.5% had never utilized the services. Different factors were also identified as barriers to utilization of screening services such as affordability, accessibility, fear of procedure among many others. The menace cervical cancer is very high in Nigeria. There is urgent great need to establish adequate measures to ensure that services are available, knowledge about the disease is adequate and that available services are being utilized.
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    Utilization of Long Lasting Insecticide Treated Nets and Intermittent Preventive Treatment for under-5 children in Ibadan, Nigeria
    (College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria., 2016-06) Aluko, J.O; Kabir, S; Ani, O.B
    Background: The serious burden of malaria infection and its devastating outcomes in under-five have made the prevention of the life-threatening disease an issue of priority. The World Health Organization's recommended Long Lasting Treated bed Nets (LLINs) and Intermittent Preventive Treatment (IPT)are public health interventions aimed at preventing and treating malaria episodes. The interventions build on two tested malaria control strategies, namely prevention of malaria and treatment to clear existing infection. Aim: This study was designed to evaluate the utilization of malarial LLINs and IPT for under-five children by parents in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. Method: This cross-sectional descriptive research design employed the use of a simple random technique to select 215 participants for the study. Thus, a self-administered questionnaire designed by the researchers was used to elicit responses from the participants. The administered questionnaires were retrieved from the participants on the spot after completion. Ethical clearance for the study was obtained from the UIIUCH Ethics Review Committee. All relevant ethical issues around the study were considered for strict adherence. The collected data were analyzed with the aid of computer software - Statistical Package of the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used, while the findings were presented in texts, tables and charts. Results: Findings from the study indicates that 82.3% of the respondents were aware of malaria infection, while 17.7% are unaware of malaria infection. It was also discovered that 55.8% of the participants stated that the cause of malaria was sunlight. Majority, 67.4% of the participants, claimed that they were used to make their under 5 children sleep under LLIN, while the rest, 32.6% had never made theirs to sleep under LLIN prior to the time of data collection. Conclusion: Malaria is a public health problem, which must be tackled at all levels, to ensure that more children do not come down with it. Therefore, stakeholders should promote appropriate and correct use of LLINs/lPT for under-5 children health information campaigns and supply of LLINs to the vulnerable population.