Browsing by Author "Buhari, O.I.N"

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    Acute Rapid QTc Changes Following Chloroquine Overdose with No Suicidal Intent
    (The Biomedical Communications Consult, 2020) Ogunmodede, James Ayodele; Ogunmodede, A.J.; Dele-Ojo, B.F; Buhari, O.I.N
    We report a 39 year-old male with unintentional chloroquine overdose without any suicidal intention. Marked QTc prolongation of 0.508sec was observed acutely though patient’s total ingested dose was lower than most fatal doses reported in literature. This range of QTc carries a predisposition to potentially fatal ventricular arrhythmias. Serial electrocardiograms (ECGs) demonstrated gradual return of QTc towards normal while patient was on observation without any indication for active intervention. We recommend that in the event of chloroquine overdose, close monitoring of the cardiovascular system should be done even in apparently stable individuals.
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    Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Ilorin: Screening with the Conner’s Teachers’ Rating Scale
    (Sierra Leone Journal of Biomedical Research, 2018) Adeboye, M.A.N; Akande, T.M.; Osagbemi, G.K.; Buhari, O.I.N; Abdulkadir, Mohammed Baba; Ojuawo, A
    Background: The prevalence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or its risk in North Central Nigeria has not been adequately reported. The consequences of missing the disorder and its co-morbidities are usually costly to the society. Method: Using a multi-stage sampling technique, nine primary schools from where a total of 1,480 pupils were selected across the three local government areas within Ilorin metropolis (two public and one private school from each LGA) we selected. An ADHD assessment tool - the short version of Conner's Teacher Rating Scale was administered on the pupils through their respective class teachers after training the teachers on how to administer the tool. They were classified into Inattention ADHD and Hyperactive/impulsive ADHD. Results: Of the 1480 (741 males and 739 female) pupils recruited, public schools contributed 1033 (69.8%) pupils while 447(30.2%) were from the private schools. A prevalence of 15.8% was found for ADHD risk. Statistically significant differences were present in the male to the female distribution of the Inattention ADHD, Hyperactivity ADHD (each with p< 0.05) but not in the overall ADHD index(p> 0.05). The ADHD Index was higher in the public schools. Conclusion: Prevalence of primary pupils aged 6-12 years in Ilorin at risk of ADHD is 15.8%, no significant gender variation was found. It is hereby recommended that Pre-primary school entry screening for ADHD should be instituted considered to enhance early recognition and prompt intervention so as to save the country from bad childhood that develops into bad adulthood with its myriads of anti-social and behavioural consequences.
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    Benefits, disadvantages and challenges of virtual conferencing in the covid-19 era: adjusting to the new normal.
    (College of Health Sciences, Osun state University, Osogbo., 2022) Ogunmodede, James Ayodele; Ogunmodede, A.J.; Dele-Ojo, B.F; Omotoso, A.B.; Agede, O.A.; Buhari, O.I.N; Omotoso, A.B.O
    Objective: The COVID-19 pandemic has had tremendous effect on the medical and scientific community. Measures instituted to curb the spread of the disease such as physical distancing and ban on large gatherings have significantly altered conferencing activities of medical professional associations. With no end in sight to the pandemic, it is certain that medical professional associations may have to make do with purely virtual or hybrid conferencing for some time to come. The objective of this paper is to highlight the benefits, disadvantages and challenges of virtual conferencing Methods: We searched Pubmed, Embase, Scopus, and AJOL databases from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 for publications describing the benefits, disadvantages and challenges of virtual conferencing during the pandemic. This, together with authors' experience formed the resource base for this work. Conclusion: We propose ways the scientific community in Nigeria can maximize the virtual conferencing while the pandemic lasts. We also advocate increased discussion about how to improve the virtual conferencing culture and the development of guidelines for purely virtual or hybrid scientific conferences.
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    Burden of Care and Psychological Distress in Primary Caregivers of Patients with Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus in A Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria.
    (College of Health Sciences, Jimma University Ethiopia, 2019) Ogunmodede, A.J., Abiodun, O.A., Makanjuola, A.B., Olarinoye, J.K.,; Ogunmodede, James Ayodele; Buhari, O.I.N
    BACKGROUND: Caregivers play an important role in the management and care of individuals with chronic medical conditions. This is because; they provide emotional, physical, financial as well as spiritual support to their wards. However, the process of caregiving is usually associated with feelings of burden and psychological distress. METHODS: This study was a descriptive, cross-sectional, clinicbased study done at the endocrinology clinic of a Teaching hospital in Northern Nigeria. It was done utilizing the Zarit Burden Interview, the General Health Questionnaire (12 item version) and a socio-demographic questionnaire designed by the authors. The levels of burden as well as the factors associated with burden and psychological distress in one hundred caregivers of patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus were assessed. Statistical analysis was done using chi square, independent T test and linear regression. RESULTS: Forty- two percent (42%) of caregivers experienced little or no burden, 47% had mild to moderate burden, 8% had moderate to severe burden, while 3% had severe burden. When the ZBI scores were dichotomized into ‘low’ and ‘high’ burden, 89% were found to experience low burden, while 11% experienced high burden. On logistic regression, females were found to be four times more likely to experience high burden, while Thirty-five (35%) percent of caregivers had a GHQ score of > 3, signifying psychological distress and psychological distress was found to be significantly associated with burden. CONCLUSION: Many Nigerian caregivers of patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus experience burden and psychological distress associated with caregiving, especially female caregivers and those taking care of those taking care of patients with complications. It is therefore important for clinicians to recognize burdened caregivers and intervene appropriately in order to improve the quality of care of these patients
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    COVID-19 related disruption of out-patient services: an opportunity for integrating telemedicine into clinical practice in public hospitals in Nigeria.
    (The Biomedical Communications Consult, 2020) Ogunmodede, James Ayodele; Ogunmodede, A.J.; OYELEKE, O.A.; Bolarinwa, O.A.; Buhari, O.I.N; Kolo, P.M.; Olokoba, A.B.
    In December 2019, the first cases of a viral pneumonia were reported in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. Deep thoroughput sequencing of airway secretions of the patients revealed a novel coronavirus named severe acute respiratory syndrome SARS-CoV-2. On February 11, 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) named the disease Coronavirus disease- 2019 (COVID-19) and declared it a global pandemic on March 11, 2020. As the COVID-19 cases escalated, it became a source of tremendous disruption of the lives and means of livelihood of huge populations of people worldwide. The pandemic continues to spread and the number of cases of COVID-19 worldwide numbered a cumulative 22,034,395 with 776,801 deaths as at August 17, 2020. (Worldometer COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020) Nigeria had recorded 49, 485 cases and 977 deaths by the said date while South Africa leads the continent’s tally of the disease with 589,886 cases and 11,982 deaths – the fifth highest in the world. (Worldometer COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020). The implementation of measures instituted to limit the spread of the disease by most national governments included wearing of face masks in public and restriction of human movement and physical interaction.
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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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    Prevalence and predictors of problematic smartphone use among university undergraduates.
    (Community Health Society of Malaysia., 2023) Ogunmodede, James Ayodele; Ogunmodede, A.J.; Ahmed, A; Buhari, O.I.N; Agede, O.A.; Bolarinwa, O.A.; Omotoso, A.B.O
    Background: A smartphone is a mobile phone that performs many of the functions of a computer, typically having a touchscreen interface, internet access, and an operating system capable of running downloaded applications. The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence and predictors of problematic smartphone use (PSU) among university undergraduates. Materials and Methods: Cross-sectional design. PSU was studied among the students using the Smartphone Addiction Scale- Short version (SAS-SV). Results: Mean age was 21.3+2.59 years, mostly female (55.2%). The prevalence of smartphone ownership was 99.4% (3305). 13.9% of students had PSU. Factors associated with PSU were female gender (p=0.001), owning more than one smartphone (p=0.001), time spent on making phone calls (<0.001), surfing social media (<0.001), engaging in overnight phone call/social media chat (p=0.001), use of Twitter (p=0.002), Instagram (p=0.001), Snapchat (p=0.001), YouTube (p=0.001), online gaming (p=0.002), presence of probable psychiatric morbidity (p=0.001) and insomnia (p<0.001). The predictors of PSU were female gender (OR 1.305, p=0.038), engaging in overnight calls or social media chats (OR 2.243, p=0.001), using a smartphone in bed when unable to sleep at night (OR 2.832, p=0.003), probable psychiatric morbidity (OR 1.671, p<0.001), and insomnia (OR 1.298, p=0.043). Conclusion: Compared with other studies the prevalence of PSU among our participants is relatively low. However, PSU is a potentially disruptive behavioural addiction in undergraduates. Knowing predictors of PSU offers an opportunity for preventive counselling early in the course of study of all undergraduates.