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Item Ackee Fruit Poisoning in Eight Siblings: Implications for Public Health Awareness(American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2015) Katibi, O.S.; Olaosebikan, R.R; Abdulkadir, Mohammed Baba; Ogunkunle, T.O; Ibraheem, Rasheedat Mobolaji; Murtala, RAckee apple fruit is a native fruit to Jamaica and some parts of west Africa. Its toxicity known as “Jamaican vomiting sickness” dates back to the nineteenth century. However, there is a dearth of reported published data on toxicity from Nigeria where it is popularly known in the southwest as “ishin.” We report a case series of eight previously well Nigerian siblings who presented at various intervals after ingestion of roasted seeds and aril of the ackee fruit.Item A comparative analysis of mothers preference for specific type of phone-derived reminders for routine immunization appointments in Ilorin, Nigeria(Journal of Medicine in the Tropics, 2018) Ibraheem, Rasheedat Mobolaji; Akintola, Moshood Adebayo; Abdulkadir, Mohammed Baba; Adeboye, M.A.N.; Mohammad, M.Background: Forgotten immunization appointment is a factor associated with low immunization uptake in Nigeria which could be addressed by a reminder-based intervention. Thus, there is a need to identify the type of reminder which would be preferred by the recipients which was the aim of this study conducted in Ilorin, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional study involving 363 mothers was conducted at two public-based immunization centers. Responses on willingness to receive text message or call reminders, preferred timing of appointment, and language of communication, willingness to pay, antenatal, and delivery characteristics were obtained via questionnaires. Data were analyzed with the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 20.0 software (IBM Corporation, Virginia, USA). Results: Text messages were preferred by 189 (52.1%) mothers and call by 174 (47.9%) mothers. A day prior to the scheduled appointment was the preferred timing by 322 (88.7%) mothers. The local language was preferred by 133 (76.4%) mothers who wanted calls, and 154 (81.5%) mothers who preferred text messages wanted English language. Logistic regression identified the odds of mothers preference for text message compared with calls was eightfold to fivefold among those aged 21–25 and 31–35 years, respectively compared with those aged <21 years, with each P < 0.005. Willingness to pay at most 50 naira for the reminders increased by eightfold among those who preferred text messages compared with calls (odds ratio 8.4; 95% confidence interval 2.8–25.1). Conclusion: Phone-derived reminders are a possible deployable tool for increasing immunization coverage in Nigeria. The optimal timing for sending reminders is the day preceding the appointment. Call reminders are preferred delivered in the local language, whereas English is preferred for text messages.Item A comparative study of the ownership and utilization of insecticide treated nets in household of children with uncomplicated malaria in Nigeria(Tropical Journal of Health Sciences, 2016) Abdulkadir, Mohammed Baba; Ibraheem, Rasheedat Mobolaji; Ahmed, A.O.; Oyebamiji, JoshuaThe objective of the study was to determine insecticide treated net possession and usage; and factors associated with their utilisation in a cohort of children with uncomplicated malaria. A cross-sectional study was conducted at a secondary level health facility. Subjects were children with uncomplicated malaria and their caregivers. Inclusion criteria were children presenting with fever and have a positive rapid diagnostic test for malaria. Children with severe malaria were excluded. The subjects were recruited consecutively during the period of highest malaria transmission. Information was obtained on insecticide treated net ownership and utilisation from the caregivers. One hundred and thirteen children were recruited. Seventy one of the children were aged less than five years. Insecticide treated net ownership rate was 52.2% and utilisation rate was 62.7%. Age less than five years was the only factor significantly associated with an increased likelihood of net ownership (p=0.03). In conclusion, insecticide treated net ownership and utilisation among children with uncomplicated malaria in Nigeria is low and children aged less than five years are associated with a higher likelihood of household net ownership.Item Cross- sectional survey of school teachers knowledge of Ebola virus disease in Ilorin(Tropical Journal of Health Sciences, 2016) Abdulkadir, Mohammed Baba; Abdulkadir, Zainab Ajoke; Ibraheem, Rasheedat Mobolaji; Afolabi, Joseph KolawoleThe current outbreak of Ebola virus disease is the largest ever. It had led to major disruptions in academic calendars due to closing of schools. However, recent successes in curtailing the epidemic had led to the reopening of schools. School teachers who are in close contact with children should have the necessary knowledge regarding the disease and the capacity to carry out appropriate actions for ill children. We sought to determine the knowledge of primary and secondary school teachers in privately owned schools regarding Ebola virus disease. The study is a descriptive questionnaire based survey on knowledge of teachers regarding EVD. Study participants were primary and secondary school teachers working in privately owned schools. A purposive sampling technique was used in selecting participants. One hundred questionnaires were distributed with an 89% response rate. The mean age of the teachers was 34.18 years ± 8.49. Majority (87.6%) of the teachers recognized close contact with an infected person as a method of transmission. Most (68.5%) of the teachers were able to correctly identify six or more common symptoms of EVD. Over 70% of the teachers recognized the need to isolate suspected/ confirmed cases, frequent hand washing the use of hand sanitizers as effective strategies for the prevention of EVD. School teachers in the current study have a good knowledge of EVD and strategies for its prevention.Item Determinants of Timely Presentation for Birth Dose Vaccination at an Immunization Centre in North-central Nigeria(Annals of Global Health, 2019) Ibraheem, Rasheedat Mobolaji; Abdulkadir, Mohammed Baba; Akintola, M.A.; Adeboye, M.A.N.Background: Timely receipt of immunization is an essential prerequisite to ensure early protection of the child. However, a low proportion of children in Nigeria benefit from the timely administration of the birth dose vaccines. Objectives: These were identification of factors associated with timely presentation and reasons for presentation beyond 24 hours at an immunization centre in Ilorin, Nigeria. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study involving 480 mother-infant pairs was conducted at an immunization centre. Socio-demographic, antenatal care (ANC) and delivery details, infant’s birthday and day of presentation for vaccination were recorded. Logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with time to presentation within day one. Findings: 239 (49.8%), 421 (87.7%) and 454 (94.6%) babies were vaccinated within days one, seven and 14 respectively. Post-secondary education level of mothers (OR = 3.60; 95% C.I: 1.30–9.91), antenatal care attendance (OR = 9.55; 95% C.I: 1.75–52.12), and hospital delivery (OR = 6.36; 95% C.I: 1.33–30.38) were associated with presentation within day one. Having correct knowledge of the immunization schedule increased the odds of early presentation by three times, p = 0.025. The commonest reason for presentation after day one for vaccination was weekend/public holiday delivery identified in 83 (35.2%) mother-infant pairs. Conclusion: Hospital delivery, attendance at antenatal care, postsecondary education and knowledge of the immunization schedule were factors associated with timely presentation for birth dose vaccination. Strategies to improve timeliness of the birth dose vaccination should target babies delivered outside the hospital as well as during weekends in the hospital.Item Reappraisal of respiratory syncytial virus as an aetiology of severe acute lower respiratory tract infections in children younger than 5 years in Nigeria(Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene., 2019) Oladele, D.M; Oladele, D.P; Ibraheem, Rasheedat Mobolaji; Abdulkadir, Mohammed Baba; Raheem, R.A.; Gobir, A.A; JOhnson, W.B.RBackground: Acute lower respiratory tract infections (ALRIs) especially severe ALRIs, constitute a global high burden of morbidity and mortality in children <5 y of age and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has been documented to a play a major aetiological role. However, Nigerian reports on severe childhood RSV ALRIs are rare and most reports are old. With recent advances in RSV preventive strategy, arises the need for a recent appraisal of RSV infection in children with severe ALRI. The current study thus set out to determine the preva lence of RSV infection among hospitalized children <5 y of age and describe the related social determinants. Methods: We performed a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted over 1 y of 120 children, ages 2–59 months, diagnosed with ALRI. Relevant data were obtained and an antigen detection assay was used for viral studies. Results: The prevalence of RSV infection was 34.2% and its peak was in the rainy months. The proportion of infants in the RSV-positive group was significantly higher than that in the RSV-negative group (82.9% vs 54.4%; p=0.002). These findings were largely consistent with those of earlier reports. Conclusions: RSV has remained a common cause of severe ALRI in infants, especially during the rainy months in Nigeria. It is thus suggested that more effort be focused towards implementing the current global recommendations for the prevention of RSV-associated LRI, particularly in infantsItem Reference values for the six-minute walk test in Nigerian adolescents aged 10 to 18 years(College of Health Sciences, Osun State University, 2019) Abdulkadir, Mohammed Baba; Ibraheem, Rasheedat Mobolaji; Akintade, O.O; Suberu, H.D.; Issa, A; Alabi, K.OObjective: To determine baseline six-minute walk distance in Nigerian adolescents and establish its relationship with age, gender and anthropometric parameters. Methods: One hundred and eighty healthy adolescents (10 – 18 years) were recruited from three schools. Six-minute walk test was conducted as described by the American Thoracic Society. Demographic and anthropometric characteristics were related to achieve six-minute walk distance. Amathematical formula for predicting six-minute walk distance was generated. Results: The mean ± SD six-minute walk distance was 590.1 ± 72.02 m and was significantly longer in males (p= 0.001) among adolescents aged 10- 16 years. Age was the only characteristic significantly associated with six-minute walk distance following multiple linear regression analyses. The formulae, [six-minute walk distance = 317.3 + 21.5 x age (years) in males and 117 + 33.0 x age (years) in females] closely approximated to measured six-minute walk distance. Conclusion: This study has derived reference values for 6-minute walk test in adolescents; the use of these reference values should consider age and gender variations.Item Relationships between troponin I and hypoxic–ischemic encephalopathy among newborn babies(Saudi Neonatology Society, 2021) Issa, A; Abdulkadir, Mohammed Baba; Ibraheem, Rasheedat Mobolaji; Ibrahim, O.R; Bello, S.O; Suberu, H.D.; Sanusi, IBackground: A proper evaluation of cardiovascular status, with a view to ensuring early diagnosis of cardiac dysfunction and prompt intervention where necessary, is a recognized approach in the management of asphyxiated neonates. Hence, we determined the levels of a cardiac biomarker (troponin I), its relationship with disease severity, and mortality in asphyxiated neonates with hypoxic–ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). Methods: This was a descriptive study that involved 85 asphyxiated, term appropriate‑for‑gestational age newborn babies with HIE (subjects) and 85 healthy controls within the first 72 h of life. Asphyxiated neonates were classified into HIE stages using Sarnat and Sarnat staging. Blood samples were collected between 24 and 72 h of life to determine the level of troponin I using enzyme‑linked immunosorbent assay. The asphyxiated babies were followed up till discharge or death. Results: The median interquartile range level of troponin I in the subjects was higher compared with the controls, 1.26 (0.97–3.16) ng/ml versus 0.79 (0.79–1.42) ng/ml, P < 0. 001. The levels of troponin I in HIE I, HIE II, and HIE III were 1.26 (1.00–2.37) ng/ml, 1.11 (0.86– 2.96) ng/ml, and 3.58 (1.34–5.58) ng/ml, respectively. Nonsurvivors had a higher cardiac troponin I (4.00 [2.30–6.34] ng/ml) compared with survivors (1.21 [0.95– 2.37] ng/ml), P = 0.015. Conclusion: Cardiac troponin I was significantly higher in asphyxiated subjects compared with healthy controls. Elevated troponin I was associated with higher mortality. Troponin I levels in the first 72 h can help as a prognostic indicator of HIE in term babiesItem Socio-demographic and clinical factors predicting time to presentation for children with pneumonia in Ilorin, Nigeria(Alexandria Journal of Medicine, 2018) Ibraheem, Rasheedat Mobolaji; Abdulkadir, Mohammed Baba; Gobir, Aishatu A; Johnson, Wahab Babatunde RotimiBackground: Pneumonia is a major contributor to morbidity and mortality in children, and the time to presentation is a recognized contributor towards disease severity and outcome. Objectives: The current study aimed to explore the influence of some socio-demographic and clinical factors in children with pneumonia on the time to presentation at a health facility in Ilorin, North Central Nigeria. Materials and method: A prospective cross-sectional study of 167 children with pneumonia was done. The duration of the various symptoms and first presentation to a health facility was obtained. Time to presentation was categorized as 0–2 days (early), 3–5 days (intermediate) and greater than five days (late). Multinomial logistic regression analysis was used to identify significant predictors of either early or intermediate presentation compared with late presentation. A p-value of less than 0.05 was considered significant. Results: Fifty-one (30.5%) children with pneumonia had an early presentation, 73 (43.7%) had intermediate presentation and 43 (25.7%) were late in presentation. Predictors of early presentation were younger age (OR 0.96, 95%CI 0.93–0.99), higher respiratory rates (OR 1.03, 95%CI 1.01–1.06) and bronchopneumonia (OR 6.93, 95%CI 1.52–31.63). Predictors of intermediate presentation were families with few number of children (OR 0.73, 95%CI 0.57–0.92) and bronchopneumonia (OR 3.41, 95%C.I. 1.02–11.38). Conclusion: Infancy and families with few children are socio-demographic features that are likely to determine early-to-intermediate presentation of children with pneumonia while high respiratory rates and bronchopneumonia are disease related factors that predict early presentation.