Discharge against medical advice amongst patients admitted into the Paediatric wards of the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital

Autor: Eke GK, Opara PI

Publikováno v: Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics, Vol 40, Iss 1, Pp 40-44 (2024)

Objectives: To identify the characteristics of patients and factors contributing to DAMA in paediatric patients admitted into the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital and to determine ways to reduce its prevalence. Method: This was a retr

Externí odkaz: https://doaj.org/article/df236db6f02049f6881c990ee07379af

Mothers’ recognition of newborn danger signs and health seeking behaviour

Autor: Alex-Hart BA, Opara PI, Dotimi DA

Publikováno v: Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics, Vol 41, Iss 3, Pp 199-203 (2024)

Background: Early recognition of neonatal illnesses followedby care-seeking and intervention are key factors in improving neonatal health and survival. Objectives: To assess mothers’ ability to recognize newborn danger signs and actions taken b

Externí odkaz: https://doaj.org/article/8b1b3e7f2e5e41788ba481472efafbe8

Prevalence of alcohol consumption among secondary school students in Port Harcourt, Southern Nigeria

Autor: Alex-Hart BA, Opara PI, Okagua J

Publikováno v: Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics, Vol 42, Iss 1, Pp 39-45 (2024)

Background: Consumption of alcohol by secondary school students is a major public health concern globally, but its prevalence is not known in secondary schools in Port Harcourt. Objective: To determine the prevalence and factors associated with a

Externí odkaz: https://doaj.org/article/541ea78cb43f45a0baaba8375367410d

Prevalence and pattern of birth defects in a tertiary health facility in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria

Autor: Abbey M, Oloyede OA, Bassey G, Kejeh BM, Otaigbe BE, Opara PI, Eneh AU, Akani CI

Publikováno v: International Journal of Women's Health, Vol Volume 9, Pp 115-121 (2017)

Mkpe Abbey,1 Olufemi A Oloyede,2 Goddy Bassey,1 Benjamin M Kejeh,3 Barbara E Otaigbe,4 Peace I Opara,4 Austa U Eneh,4 Chris I Akani1 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt, 2Department

Externí odkaz: https://doaj.org/article/426fbab45d7240a2bc076f6c5db7b4a6

Strengthening retinopathy of prematurity screening and treatment services in Nigeria: a case study of activities, challenges and outcomes 2017-2020.

Autor: Ademola-Popoola DS; Department of Ophthalmology, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria.; Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Unit, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria., Fajolu IB; Department of Neonatology/Perinatology, Paediatrics, University of Lagos College of Medicine/ Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria., Gilbert C; Department of Clinical Research, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK., Olusanya BA; Paediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus Unit, Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan and University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria., Onakpoya OH; Retinal Unit, Department of Ophthalmology, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife, Osun, Nigeria., Ezisi CN; Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Unit, Department of Ophthalmology, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, Ebonyi, Nigeria., Musa KO; Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Unit, Department of Ophthalmology, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-araba, Lagos, Nigeria., Chan RVP; Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA., Okeigbemen VW; Paediatric Ophthalmology Unit, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Edo, Nigeria., Muhammad RC; Department of Ophthalmology, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada, Abuja, Nigeria., Malik ANJ; London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK., Adio AO; Paediatric Ophthalmology Unit, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria., Bodunde OT; Department of Ophthalmology, Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu, Ogun State, Nigeria., Rafindadi AL; Department of Ophthalmology, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Kaduna, Nigeria., Oluleye TS; Vitreoretinal Unit, Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan and University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria., Tongo OO; Department of Paediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan and University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria., Badmus SA; Paediatric Ophthalmology Unit, Department of Ophthalmology, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria., Adebara OV; Neonatal Unit, Department of Paediatrics, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria., Padhi TR; Vitreoretinal Services, LV Prasad Eye Institute Bhubaneswar Campus, Bhubaneswar, India., Ezenwa BN; Department of Neonatology/Perinatology, Paediatrics, University of Lagos College of Medicine/ Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria., Obajolowo TS; Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Unit, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria., Olokoba LB; Vitreoretinal Unit, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria., Olatunji VA; Vitreoretinal Unit, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria., Babalola YO; Vitreoretinal Unit, Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan and University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria., Ugalahi MO; Paediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus Unit, Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan and University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria., Adenekan A; Vitreoretinal Unit, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria., Adesiyun OO; Department of Paediatrics, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria., Sahoo J; Neonatology, IMS and SUM Hospital, Kalinga Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India., Miller MT; Department of Ophthalmology, University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA., Uhumwangho OM; Vitreoretinal Unit, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Edo, Nigeria., Olagbenro AS; Department of Ophthalmology, Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu, Ogun State, Nigeria., Adejuyigbe EA; Peadiatrics and Child Health, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria., Ezeaka CVC; Department of Neonatology/Perinatology, Paediatrics, University of Lagos College of Medicine/ Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria., Mokuolu O; Neonatal Unit, Department of Paediatrics, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria., Ogunlesi TA; Department of Paediatrics, Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu, Ogun State, Nigeria., Ogunfowora OB; Department of Paediatrics, Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu, Ogun State, Nigeria., Abdulkadir I; Department of Paediatrics, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Kaduna, Nigeria., Abdullahi FL; Department of Paediatrics, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Kaduna, Nigeria., Fabiyi AT; Special Care Baby Unit, Nursing Service, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Kaduna, Nigeria., Hassan LHL; Department of Paediatrics, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Kaduna, Nigeria., Baiyeroju AM; Paediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus Unit, Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan and University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria., Opara PI; Department of Paediatrics, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria., Oladigbolu K; Department of Ophthalmology, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Kaduna, Nigeria., Eneh AU; Department of Paediatrics, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria., Fiebai BE; Vitreoretinal Unit, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria., Mahmud-Ajeigbe FA; Department of Ophthalmology, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Kaduna, Nigeria., Peter EN; Department of Ophthalmology, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Kaduna, Nigeria., Abdullahi HS; Department of Ophthalmology, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Kaduna, Nigeria.

Publikováno v: BMJ open ophthalmology [BMJ Open Ophthalmol] 2021 Aug 23; Vol. 6 (1), pp. e000645. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Aug 23 (Print Publication: 2021).