Browsing by Author "Bolarinwa O.A"

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    Antenatal Blood Donation
    (The Tropical Journal of Health Sciences, 2014-07) Isiaka-Lawal S.; Ameen H.A; Okesina B.S; Shittu R.O; Sanni M.A; Uthman M.M.B; Bolarinwa O.A
    Up to 150,000 pregnancy-related deaths could be avoided each year through access to safe blood. Antenatal blood donation, which will increase access to safe blood, is one of the ways to reduce maternal mortality in this environment. This study assessed the knowledge, attitude, fears and preferences of pregnant mothers regarding antenatal blood donation. The study was carried out in Kwara State Specialist Hospital (KSSH) Sobi. All (400) consenting pregnant women accessing ANC services at the HF were recruited. Data was collected using pretested semistructured interviewer administered questionnaire. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 17.0. A P- value < 0.05 was considered significant at 95% confidence level. The age range of the respondents is between 16 to 42 years, with a mean age of 27.81± 5.21. More than half (58.5%) of the respondents had the knowledge that blood transfusion may be required for pregnant women. Over 80% of the respondents think that the donor of blood for pregnant woman could be the spouse, the siblings, parents, in-laws or paid donor However, majority (62.5%) would prefer blood transfusion from a family member. Risk of contracting infection was most feared among the respondents (52.5%). There is good awareness among the study population on the possible need for blood transfusion during pregnancy and childbirth but great misconception and concerns over receiving blood transfusion still persists. There is need for continuing public education to clear misconceptions and baseless concerns over receiving blood transfusion.
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    Determinants of Antenatal Blood Donation Practices Among Married Men in Ilorin Metropolis,North-Central Nigeria
    (Centrepoint Journal (Science Edition), 2014) Ameen H.A; Isiaka-Lawal S.; Okesina B. S; Shittu R.O; Sanni M.A; Uthman M.M.B; Bolarinwa O.A
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    Practice Of Female Genital Cutting Amongst Adults In Ilorin Metropolis, North-Central Nigeria
    (The Tropical Journal of Health Sciences, 2018-01) Aderibigbe S.A; Alatishe-Muhammad B.W; Ameen H.A; Salaudeen A.G; Saka M.J; Uthman M.M.B; Bolarinwa O.A; Akande T.M; Raji H.O
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    Prevalence and Predictors of Helminthic Infections among Pupils in a Public Primary School on a North-Central City of Nigeria
    (JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY MEDICINE AND PRIMARY HEALTH CARE, 2014-09) Ameen H.A; Salaudeen A.G; Bolarinwa O.A; Uthman M.M.B; Musa O.I; Akande, T.M
    Abstract Background: The prevalence and intensity of helminthiasis are highest in children aged 5-15 years where it accounts for 12% of the total disease burden and 20 % of disability adjusted life years (DALYs) lost among this age group. This study therefore, aims to determine the prevalence and predictors of helminthiasis among pupils in a public primary school in a metropolitan city in north-central Nigeria. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out between June and November 2010 among pupils registered for the academic year in Okelele Community Ilorin, Nigeria, using a multi- stage sampling technique in 3-stages to recruit 300 participants. A semi-structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect quantitative data from respondents and their stool samples were also collected for microscopic examination. Findings The prevalence of helminthiasis was relatively high (32.0%) with a peak prevalence in the 9-12 years old age group. No statistically significant associations were found between prevalence of ascariasis and age, sex, maternal educational backgrounds and maternal occupational status (p > 0.05). Similarly, no statistically significant associations were found between prevalence of ascariasis and hygiene habits of pupils (p > 0.05). Conclusion: Soil-transmitted helminthic infections are still pervasive among school- age children. Implementation of school health service programme will go a long way to improving the environmental, personal and food hygiene habits of pupils thereby reducing helminthic infections among school children.
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    PREVALENCE OF HEAMOGLOBIN GENOTYPE SCREENING AND AWARENESS OF SCD AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF UNILORIN
    (CMS UNIBEN Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Research, 2016) Ameen H.A; Abidoye A.K; Alatishe-Muhammad B.W; Aderibigbe S.A; Uthman M.M.B; Bolarinwa O.A; Saludeen A.G; Musa O.I; Akande T.M
    ABSTRACT Nigeria has the highest number of homozygous sickle cell disease (HbSS) in the world with a prevalence of 1.3%. About a quarter of Nigerian populations (24%) are carriers of the mutant gene (HbAS) and annually about 150, 000 children are born withsickle cell anemia.This study aimedat determining the prevalence of sickle cell disease (SCD) and factors affecting the acceptance and practice of premarital genotype screening among Undergraduates of University of Ilorin, Nigeria. This descriptive cross sectional survey was carried out amongst 440 newly admitted undergraduates ofUniversity ofIlorinduring the 2014/ 2015 academic yearrecruited using multi-stage sampling method. Data was gathered using a semi-structured self administered questionnaire and the respondents' genotypes were determined by the use of an electrophoresis machine (electrophoresis equipment model MUPID-EXU Japan). Data was analyzed using SPSS version 16 software package. A p - value ≤ 0.05 was considered significant at 95% confidence level.The ages of the respondents ranged from 15 to 34 years with a mean age of 19.05 ± 2.61 years. Slightly more than half of the respondents (53.0%) had normal haemoglobin genotype HbAA while about 32.7% were carriers of the abnormal haemoglobin gene (HbAS). The prevalence of SCD was 7.8%, 6.2% and 1.3% for HbAC, HbSS and HbSC respectively. Even though majority of the respondents (72.3%) had fair knowledge of the disease, only a quarter (28.2%) of them had ever done their genotype test prior to the study. Factors that positively influenced respondents' practice of premarital genotype screening included; age, being married, parental educational background and being in science-related field.The prevalence of SCD is high among the study population and the knowledge and practice of premarital haemoglobin genotype is still unpopular. There is the need for continuous health education on the disease in relation to the pivotal role of premarital genotype screening in its prevention.
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    The effect of training on knowledge and practices of vaccine management among Primary Health Care (PHC) workers in static immunization facilities in Ilorin, Nigeria
    (Tropical Journal of Health Sciences, 2016-09-20) Ameen H.A; Salaudeen A.G; Bolarinwa O.A; Uthman M.M.B.; Aderibigbe S.A.; Ameen .K; Abdullahi .A; Babatunde L.S.; Saka M.J.; Musa O.L.; Akande T.M.; Parakoyi D.B
    Abstract: Vaccine management problems include high vaccinewastageratesduetoinadequateknowledgeand skills of the staff managing the scarce resources, particularly at the peripheral health facility level. T his study evaluated the effects of training on vaccine management knowledge and practices among PHC workersinIlorin,Nigeria. The study was quasi-experimental in design, conducted in three stages using multi-stage sampling technique to recruit 216 and 241 PHC workers into training intervention and control groups respectively. Pretested semi-structured questionnaire and an observational check list were used at pre-intervention and post-interventional t raining phases. Less t han h alf (98) of the study and 11 0 (45.6%) of control respondents had adequate knowledge of vaccine management before intervention, while only 48 (22.2%) of the study and 102 (42.3%) of control respondents imbibed good vaccine management practices. There was statistically significant improvement in the vaccine management knowledge 182 (84.5%) and practices 156 (73.2%) of study respondents 3 months post intervention but with significant d ecline a t 6 months post i ntervention. I n t he control group, there was no statistically significant improvement in knowledge and practices at the third andsixthmonthspostintervention. We conclude that training intervention has positive impact on vaccine management knowledge and practices a mong P HC w orkers i n t he s tudy a rea. In addition to monitoring and supportive supervision, there is need f or regular training a nd re-training of PHC workers to improve on their vaccine management knowledge and practices to ensure high standard of vaccinestorageandhandling.
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    Vaccine Storage and Handling Practices among routine immunization service providers in a metropolitan city of North-Central Nigeria
    (JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY MEDICINE AND PRIMARY HEALTH CARE, 2015-11-09) Ameen H.A; Salaudeen A.G; Bolarinwa O.A; Uthman M.M.B; Musa O.I; Aderibigbe S.A
    Abstract Background: The efficacy of vaccines can be compromised by faulty transport, storage, and handling. This study was conducted to assess the knowledge and practice of vaccine storage and handling among Primary Health Care Workers (PHCWs) offering routine immunization (RI) services in static health facilities in Ilorin metropolis, North-central Nigeria. Methodology: It was a descriptive cross-sectional study carried out among 457 Primary Health Care Workers (PHCWs) in 2 Local Government Authorities in Kwara State, north central Nigeria, using multi stage sampling technique. The research instruments were pretested self-administered questionnaire and observational checklist. The data generated were analyzed using EPI-INFO version 3.5.1 software package. Level of significance was predetermined at p-value of less than 0.05 at 95% confidence interval. Results: About half of the respondents (52.1%) knew the optimal vaccine storage temperature, 35.4% knew that freezing is harmful to certain vaccines. Although, 67.8% were aware of the 'shake test', only 48.4% of them knew how to conduct it. Up to 367 (80.3%) acknowledged that heat is harmful to vaccines. Even though, 267 (58.4%) knew the vaccine vial monitor (VVM) stages, only 248 (45.3%) could interpret the VVM correctly. About 30% of the health facilities (HFs) had adequate vaccine storage equipments while less than one third (28.6%) refrigerators were used exclusively for vaccine storage. However, functioning thermometers were present in all the refrigerators devoted to vaccine storage. Conclusions: Vaccine storage and handling practices among PHCWs providing routine immunization (RI) services in the study area was still sub-optimal. There is need for periodic on the job training and supportive supervision of health workers by middle cadre immunization officers in the local government to improve on the vaccine storage and handling practices of RI service providers.
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    Willingness to Support Antenatal Blood Donation Among Married Men in a Metropolitan City in North‑central Nigeria
    (Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal, 2015-07) Ameen H.A; Isiaka‑Lawal .S; Okesina B.S; Shittu R.O; Sanni M.A; Uthman M.M.B; Bolarinwa O.A
    Aims and Objectives: Improving blood availability through voluntary or compulsory antenatal blood donation is pivotal to reducing maternal morbidity and mortality in developing countries. Willingness to donate blood is adjudged to be an important step to the actual practice of donating blood. This study aimed to determine the knowledge, attitude and willingness of men towards antenatal blood donation. Patients and Methods: This was a descriptive cross‑sectional study. A multi‑stage sampling technique was used to recruit 500 married men into the study using interviewer‑administered questionnaire. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 16 software package. Pearson’s Chi‑squared test was used to test for significant associations between variables. A P < 0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Results: More than half 300 (60%) of the respondents had good knowledge of antenatal blood donation in general. Majority (85.8%) of the respondents were willing to support voluntary blood donation. The overall attitude to blood donation was positive in 77.8% of the respondents. A significantly higher proportion 268 (89.3%) of respondents with good knowledge of antenatal blood donation were willing to donate blood (P = 0.0006). Conclusions: The majority have good knowledge and positive attitude towards antenatal blood donation. However, there is need to urgently transform this positive attitude to action through continual public enlightenment to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality.