Browsing by Author "Bello, A.H."

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    Indirect victims of COVID-19: Effect of closure of the Medical Outpatient services on Non-COVID-19 patients
    (West African College Of Physicians, 2021) Ogunmodede, James Ayodele; Ogunmodede, A.J.; Bojuwoye, M.O.; Bello, A.H.; Buhari, O.I.N; Kolo, P.M.
    Background: In order to reduce COVID-19 transmission and protect healthcare workers, the outpatient departments (OPDs) in many hospitals worldwide were closed down in the early days of the pandemic. Patients being managed for chronic medical illnesses who subsequently suffered reduced access to healthcare have been described as “the patients left behind”. The study aimed at assessing the impact of the closure of the Medical OPD of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) during the government-declared lockdown between March 23, 2020 and June 8, 2020 on the health and perceived well-being of patients with chronic medical illnesses. Methods: A cross-sectional study of 166 patients with chronic medical illnesses attending the MOPD in UITH. Results: Mean age of participants was 49.5±18.5 years, 82 (49.4%) were male, median duration of attending MOPD was 24months (IQR 12-36). 84 patients(50.6%) perceived a negative affectation of their well-being by the closure of MOPD. Being >50years was associated with a perception of negative affectation of well-being (P=0.02). 130 patients (78.2%) had clinic appointments that fell within the period under review. 61(69.3%) of the 88 patients who had medical complaints during the period could not reach a doctor and this was associated with a perception of negative affectation of their well being. The commonest action they took was to do nothing (27.9%), two (3.3%) resorted to herbal concoctions. 49 (29.9%) felt their complaints were urgent. Conclusions: Our study identifies that patients with chronic medical illness are potential victims of COVID-19 related disruption of healthcare services. Healthcare managers in Nigeria must develop alternatives such as telemedicine that sustain face-to-face medical interaction during eventualities.
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    The Indirect victims of COVID-19: perception of non- COVID-19 patients about the effect of closure of the medical outpatient services on their health.
    (West African College Of Physicians, 2022) Ogunmodede, James Ayodele; Ogunmodede, A.J.; Dele-Ojo, B.F; Bello, A.H.; Bolarinwa, O.A.; Bojuwoye, M.O.; Yusuf, I.A.; Abiola, T.S; Olokoba, A.B.; Kolo, P.M.
    BACKGROUND: In order to reduce COVID-19 transmission and protect healthcare workers, the outpatient departments (OPDs) in many hospitals worldwide were closed down in the early days of the pandemic. Patients being managed for chronic medical illnesses who subsequently suffered reduced access to healthcare have been described as “the patients left behind”. AIM: The study aimed at assessing the impact of the closure of the Medical OPD in University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) on the health and perceived well-being of patients with chronic medical illnesses. METHODS: A cross-sectional study of 180 patients with chronic medical illnesses attending the MOPD in UITH. RESULTS: Mean age of participants was 50.2±18.2years, 92 (51.1%) were male, median duration of attending MOPD was 21 months (IQR 12-36). 92 patients (51.1%) perceived a negative affectation of their well-being by the closure of MOPD. Being >50 years was associated with a perception of negative affectation of well-being (P=0.042). 140 patients (77.8%) had clinic appointments that fell within the period under review. 67(69.3%) of the 97 patients who had medical complaints during the period could not reach a doctor and this was associated with a perception of negative affectation of their wellbeing. The commonest action they took was to do nothing (28.3%), three (4.5%) resorted to herbal concoctions. 19 (29.9%) felt their complaints were urgent. CONCLUSION: Our study identifies that patients with chronic medical illness are potential victims of COVID-19 related disruption of healthcare services. Healthcare managers in Nigeria must develop alternatives such as telemedicine that sustain face-to-face medical interaction during eventualities.
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    Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Hepatitis B Virus Infection Among Healthcare Professionals in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Nigeria: A Cross Sectional Study
    (The Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo state, Nigeria, 2023) Suleiman, S.T.; Bojuwoye, Matthew Olumuyiwa; Idris, S.O.; Ogunfemi, M.K.; Omokanye, K.O.; Bello, A.H.; Omotoso, A.B.O; Ahmed, A; Oni, J.O.; Imran, J; Oyewopo, C.I.
    This study investigated the prevalence and risk factors of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection among healthcare professionals (HCPs) in a tertiary care hospital in Nigeria. Of the 355 participants, 7.3% were infected with HBV, with nurses having a highest prevalence rate of7.2%. Multivariate analysis identified age group 30-39 and a history of needle-stick injury as independent risk factors for HBV infection. Only 40.3% of HCPs had received complete HBV vaccination, with 31.0% reporting incomplete vaccination and 28.2% having had no vaccination. The study highlights the importance of implementing comprehensive HBV vaccination programs and strict adherence to infection control guidelines to prevent occupational transmission of HBV among HCPs in Nigeria. The findings also emphasize the need for increased awareness of the risk factors associated with HBV infection among HCPs. These insight scan guide the development of effective public health policies aimed at reducing the burden of HBV infection in the healthcare sector
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    Problematic smartphone use and addiction among University Undergraduates in Ilorin, Nigeria - A pilot study.
    (West African College Of Physicians, 2021) Ogunmodede, James Ayodele; Ogunmodede, A.J.; Bello, A.H.; Buhari, O
    Background: Smartphone use has increased at an increased pace across all age and socio-economic strata of the society worldwide. Smartphone addiction is an emerging but understudied public health issue. Little is known about its epidemiology, especially among young people. Teenagers and young people are an important target market for smartphones hence for university undergraduates, who mostly fall into this category, smartphone use is a big issue both from academic, social, psychological and behavioural standpoints. The phone is useful as an indispensable learning aid, but smartphones have also become a focal object influencing social, psychological and behavioural aspects of the lives of students. Methods: 242 undergraduate students of the University of Ilorin were selected by systematic random sampling in a pilot study and asked to fill a socio-demographic questionnaire and the Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Version (SAS-SV). Results: The mean age of participants was 21.28+2.14years, 96.7% of the respondents owned a smartphone and 95.5% admitted accessing social media on their phones. Using normative SAS-SV score cut-offs of 31 in males and 33 in females, 29.1% of the students were addicted to their smartphones, 32.1% of males and 28% in females. The mean SAS-SV score was 28.52+9.86. The smartphone addiction score correlated positively with the number of hours spent on the phone daily, the age of the students correlated negatively with the number of hours spent on the phone daily. Smartphone addiction was not associated with gender, students' academic performance Cumulative Grade Point Average or level of study. Conclusions: Smartphone addiction is an important problem among university undergraduates. Younger students are more likely to spend longer hours on their phone, and have increased likelihood of addiction. It is important to introduce behavioural modification measures early into the school curriculum to prevent potential hazards to students in the course of their study.