Browsing by Author "Muhammad Kabir Abdulkadir"

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    Annals of Clinical and Experimental Medicine
    (ASSOCIATION OF SPECIALIST MEDICAL DOCTORS IN ACADEMICS SOKOTO STATE CHAPTER, 2020-07) Mohammed Abacha; Isma'il Salima; Sadiq Abubakar Audu; Abubakar Umar; Gurama Aminu Dahiru; Iliyasu Izge Yusuf; Dahiru Mohammed; Muhammad Baba Sule; Gele Ibrahim Haruna ,; Muhammad Kabir Abdulkadir; Godfrey Mfoniso Akpaniwo
    Background: Chest x-ray is the most frequently performed diagnostic examination particularly in patients with respiratory and cardiac diseases and for routine medical checkup and planning for surgery. A study on the image quality of chest x-rays had been conducted but the findings on the chest x-rays have not been studied in this tertiary health institution. This study aimed at revealing the most common pathologies and sex distribution of the pathologies on chest x-rays of adult patients attending the hospital.
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    Awareness and Perception of Novel Omicron Variant (B. 1. 1.529) Among Radiographers in Northern Nigeria
    (FULafia Journal of Health Sciences, 2025) Auwal Abubakar; Muhammad Kabir Abdulkadir; Alhaji Modu Ali; Ivor Chogozie Nwobi; Mohammed Sani Umar; Prince Ameh Ogenyi; Halima Konto Abba-Sulum; Dlama Zira Joseph; Abba Ali Tijjani; Mohammed Abba; Flavious Nkubli Bobuin
    Background: The advent of the novel Omicron COVID-19 variant is expected to alter radiographers’ standard of practice due to its rapid transmission capability. This study aimed to assess the radiographers’ awareness and perception of the Omicron among radiographers in Northern Nigeria. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was carried out among radiographers in Northern Nigeria using convenience sampling techniques. The survey tool was designed using Google consisting of questions on the demographics, general awareness, and perception about the Omicron. The questionnaire was face-validated, and the reliability was tested using Cronbach alpha. A coefficient of 0.7 was obtained which is considered adequate. Descriptive statistics and Chi-square test at 0.05 level of significance were used to analyse the data using Microsoft Excel 2016 (Microsoft Inc, Redmond, WA). Results: A total of 186 radiographers participated in the survey. The respondents demonstrated a ‘’Good’’ awareness level with an average score of 4.3/6 (70%). The perception was generally good as about half (n=91; 48.9%) of the respondents agreed with six out of eight perception-based determinants. Only a minority (n=77; 41%) of the respondents were not certain whether the Omicron spreads faster compared to other COVID-19 variants. A similar number (n=76; 40%) of the respondents were doubtful whether COVID-19 vaccine booster dose could help in curtailing the Omicron. Conclusion: The level of awareness and perception of the Omicron among the radiographers was generally “Good”. Notwithstanding, the radiographers were doubtful about the speed of the transmission of the Omicron and whether booster vaccination could help reduce the transmission. Implication for practice: To mitigate occupational exposure to the novel Omicron COVID-19 variant amongst radiographers, urgent institutional strategies should be put in place to promote their knowledge and awareness of novel infectious diseases to keep up with the standard practice.
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    Determination of Computed Tomography Diagnostic Reference Levels in North-Central Nigeria.
    (The Pacific Journal of Science and Technology, 2016) Muhammad Kabir Abdulkadir; M. Phil; Cyril Schandorf; Francis Hasford
    The aim of this study is to estimate dose levels for common CT examinations in North-Central Nigeria. Dose and scan parameters for the most commonly performed CT examinations (head, chest, and abdomen) were surveyed during a four month period in 4 CT centers with multi- slice scanning capabilities. Data on CT dose index (CTDIvol) and dose length product (DLP) displayed on scanner console was recorded for a minimum of 10 averaged-sized patients for each facility to estimate the DRLs. Data for 226 patients was collected for the study. CT dosimetry software ImPACT CT patient dosimetry calculator, version 1.0.4 with National Radiation Protection Board SR250 data set was used to validate and compare scanner generated dose values. Estimated regional DRLs for CTDIvol and DLP were 60 mGy and 1024 mGy.cm for head scans, 10 mGy and 407 mGy.cm for chest scans, and 15 mGy and 757 mGy.cm for abdominal scans, respectively. Mean effective dose values were 1.7 mSv, 5 mSv and 11.9 mSv for head, chest, and abdominal scans, respectively. A wide variation of mean doses was observed across the centers; however, DRL estimates were lower than studies from the European Commission and higher than a United Kingdom study. Validation result show unity (˂10% overall variation) between scanner generated and software calculated dose values. A potential means by which CT practice in this part of Nigeria can be compared is produced.