Cost-effectiveness of SMS appointment reminders in increasing vaccination uptake in Lagos, Nigeria: A multi-centered randomized controlled trial.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2020.07.075
Abstract: OBJECTIVE It is expected that mHealth largely contribute to increasing the coverages of key maternal and child health services. This study aims to estimate the cost-effectiveness of the SMS text reminders in clients' return visits… read more here.
Keywords: cost; group; lagos nigeria; sms text ... See more keywords
Awareness and sources of knowledge on men’s penile health in Lagos, Nigeria
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DOI: 10.1080/23311886.2020.1713710
Abstract: Abstract Global attention to penile care is an aspect of men’s health within the Sustainable Development Goal 3 of the United Nations. Environmental and healthcare concerns about the connection between circumcision and penile care are… read more here.
Keywords: penile health; study; lagos nigeria; health ... See more keywords
‘Making the most of our situation’: a qualitative study reporting health providers’ perspectives on the challenges of implementing the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV services in Lagos, Nigeria
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-046263
Abstract: Objectives To investigate the challenges of, and opportunities for, effective delivery of prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) services from the perspectives of primary healthcare providers in Lagos, Nigeria. Design This qualitative study consisted of nine… read more here.
Keywords: hiv; lagos nigeria; prevention mother; mother child ... See more keywords
Underground urbanism in Africa: Splintered subterranean space in Lagos, Nigeria
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DOI: 10.1177/00420980231174996
Abstract: Africa is rapidly urbanising and is likely to home to some of the most populous cities within the next decade. Such rapid growth has made the prevention of urban sprawl a Sisyphean Quest in many… read more here.
Keywords: urban underground; underground urbanism; space; urbanism africa ... See more keywords
The experiences of healthcare workers during the COVID-19 crisis in Lagos, Nigeria: A qualitative study.
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DOI: 10.18683/germs.2020.1228
Abstract: Introduction The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has overwhelmed health systems globally. Healthcare workers (HCWs) are faced with numerous challenges during the COVID-19 response. In this study, we aimed to describe the experiences of HCWs during… read more here.
Keywords: covid care; lagos nigeria; covid; qualitative study ... See more keywords
Predictors of Pap smear testing uptake among women in Lagos, Nigeria
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DOI: 10.3332/ecancer.2022.1368
Abstract: We assessed the predictors of Pap smear testing uptake within 6 months after cervical cancer prevention education among women in Lagos, Nigeria. This was a prospective follow-up study conducted as part of the ‘mHealth-Cervix trial’… read more here.
Keywords: cervical cancer; pap smear; predictors pap; lagos nigeria ... See more keywords
Knowledge of International Standards for Tuberculosis Care among Private Non-NTP Providers in Lagos, Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study
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DOI: 10.3390/tropicalmed7080192
Abstract: Studies specifically evaluating tuberculosis knowledge among private non-NTP providers using the International Standards for Tuberculosis Care (ISTC) framework are scarce. We evaluated the knowledge of ISTC among private non-NTP providers and associated factors in urban… read more here.
Keywords: ntp providers; among private; non ntp; knowledge ... See more keywords
Cancer presentation patterns in Lagos, Nigeria: Experience from a private cancer center
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DOI: 10.4081/jphia.2020.1138
Abstract: Background Cancer incidence and mortality is increasing worldwide. In 2018, there were an estimated 18.1 million new cancer cases and 9.6 million cancer deaths. In Nigeria, it is estimated that 100,000 new cases occur annually,… read more here.
Keywords: lagos nigeria; cancer center; cancer; private cancer ... See more keywords
Tuberculosis management and referral practices among traditional medicine practitioners in Lagos, Nigeria
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DOI: 10.4081/jphia.2023.1480
Abstract: Introduction Despite the potential role of Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) and Traditional Healers (THs), little is known about their knowledge of tuberculosis (TB) management and referral practices in Nigeria. Objective To determine knowledge and self-reported… read more here.
Keywords: management referral; tuberculosis management; lagos nigeria; referral practices ... See more keywords
Clinicopathological Features, Risk Profile Assessment, and the Surgical Outcome of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors in Lagos, Nigeria
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DOI: 10.4103/aam.aam_172_21
Abstract: Background: Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are the most common mesenchymal tumors of the gastrointestinal tract. GISTs originate from the interstitial cells of Cajal and are most commonly found in the stomach. Most available reports on… read more here.
Keywords: stromal tumors; features risk; risk profile; clinicopathological features ... See more keywords
Clinical predictors of Covid-19 mortality in a tertiary hospital in Lagos, Nigeria: A retrospective cohort study.
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DOI: 10.4103/njcp.njcp_454_22
Abstract: Background The predictors of mortality among patients presenting with severe to critical disease in Nigeria are presently unknown. Aim The aim of this study was to identify the predictors of mortality among patients with COVID-19… read more here.
Keywords: clinical predictors; hospital lagos; mortality; lagos nigeria ... See more keywords