Browsing by Author "Fadare, J.O."

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    Knowledge and Prevalence of Heart Disease Risk Factors Among Staff of a Tertiary Institution in Nigeria.
    (SAGE, 2021) Dele-Ojo, B.F; Raimi, T.H; Fadare, J.O.; Ajayi, E.A.; Ajayi, D.D.; Ogunmodede, James Ayodele
    Background: Cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of mortality worldwide. Hence, awareness of cardiovascular risk factors is an essential step towards effective reduction of the disease burden. This study determined the knowledge and prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors among Staff of Ekiti State University. Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria. Methods: A cross-sectional study which comprised of 223 members of staff. Results: There were 103 males (46.2%). Low knowledge of heart disease risk factors was found in 68.6% of the respondents. The prevalence of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, overweight, obesity, physical inactivity was 35.4%, 12.1%, 31.8%, 23.3%, and 83% respectively. Family history of hypertension was a predictor of a high level of knowledge. Conclusion: A low level of knowledge and increasing prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors existed among staff of Ekiti State University, Nigeria. Hence, there should be a step-up of awareness campaigns and promotion of healthy lifestyle among this category of people.
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    Socioeconomic Challenges of Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media Management in State Tertiary Health Facility in Nigeria.
    (Published by Egyptian Society of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences, Egypt., 2014) Afolabi, O.A.; Fadare, J.O.; Omokanye, H.K.; Olatoke, F.; Odi, T.O.; Saka, M.J.; Adaranijo, R.K.
    Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is a serious health care concern worldwide due to its substantial financial and non-financial burden. The aim was to determine the socio-economic challenges of CSOM in developing economy. Methods It is a nine month prospective study of all patients with a diagnosis of CSOM seen at Kogi State Specialist Hospital in north-central Nigeria. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect relevant information from patients/caregiver after an informed consent and ethical clearance obtained from relevant authorities. Information retrieved included socio-demographic data, site and duration of discharge, the financial cost of various stages of treatment and follow up. Result Eighty-two new patients were seen during the study period aged 2–56 years with a mean age was 8.84 years, male:female ratio of 2.2:1. About 84.1% of the patients were from within the town. The average cost of consultation per visit was 150 NGN (US$1.00). The recorded cost of outpatient medical management with basic investigation was about 14,550.00 NGN (US$97) while those requiring rehabilitation was 85,100 NGN (US$567.3). The average cost of medication and ear dressing was 2475.00 ± 82.6 NGN (US$17) and 750 NGN (US$5) respectively. None was operated. Conclusion The socioeconomic cost of CSOM is still very high both financially and non-financially. Children are at the receiving end, there is a need for capacity building to reduce the cost burden and out of pocket expenses through health insurance scheme will go a long way.