Knowledge, Misperceptions, Preparedness, and Barriers towards Lassa Fever Control among Health Care Workers in a Tertiary Institution in Enugu, Nigeria

Autor: Casmir N. Ochie, Wilson C. Kassy, TA Okeke, Tochi J. Okwor, AC Ndu, Emmanuel N. Aguwa, SU Arinze-Onyia, Awoere Tamunosiki Chinawa

Publikováno v: Journal of health care for the poor and underserved. 30(3)

Background Lassa fever outbreaks are common in Nigeria. The study aimed to assess knowledge, misperception, preparedness and barriers towards Lassa fever among health care workers (HCWs) in a tertiary hospital in Enugu. Methods A descriptive cross-se

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31422994

Standard precaution knowledge and adherence: Do Doctors differ from Medical Laboratory Scientists?

Autor: AC Ndu, SU Arinze-Onyia

Publikováno v: Malawi Medical Journal
Malawi Medical Journal; Vol 29, No 4 (2017); 294-300

Background: Doctors and laboratory scientists are at risk of infection from blood borne pathogens during routine clinical duties. After over 20 years of standard precautions, health care workers knowledge and compliance is not adequate. Aim: This stu

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29963283

A review of lassa fever outbreaks in Nigeria from 1969 to 2017: Epidemiologic profile, determinants and public health response

Autor: Wilson C. Kassy, TA Okeke, SU Arinze-Onyia, Emmanuel N. Aguwa, Awoere Tamunosiki Chinawa, AC Ndu, Tochi J. Okwor, CN Ochie

Publikováno v: Nigerian Journal of Medicine, Vol 27, Iss 3, Pp 219-232 (2018)

Introduction : Lassa fever outbreaks have occurred in Nigeria since the 1969 till date. This is in spite of the fact that the reservoir and modes of transmission have been known for all these years. This review aimed at describing the epidemiology an

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https://doi.org/10.4103/1115-2613.278784

Assessment of burnout among health workers and bankers in Aba south local government area, Abia state, South East Nigeria

Autor: SU Arinze-Onyia, Emmanuel N. Aguwa, I Nduka

Publikováno v: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice; Vol 17, No 3 (2014); 296-302

Aim: To determine the prevalence of burnout among health workers and bankers in Aba South Local Government Area in Abia State.Materials and Methods: A cross.sectional, descriptive study was carried out in 2013 among health workers and bankers in Aba

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https://www.ajol.info/index.php/njcp/article/view/103833

A Systematic Review of Yellow Fever Outbreaks and Public Health Responses in Nigeria.

Autor: Kassy WC; Department of Community Medicine, UNTH Ituku-ozalla , Enugu, Nigeria., Ochie CN; Department of Community Medicine, UNTH Ituku-ozalla , Enugu, Nigeria., Ndu AC; Department of Community Medicine, UNTH Ituku-ozalla , Enugu, Nigeria.; Department of community Medicine, University of Nigeria Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu, Nigeria., Agwu-Umuahi OR; Department of Community Medicine, UNTH Ituku-ozalla , Enugu, Nigeria.; Department of community Medicine, University of Nigeria Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu, Nigeria., Ibiok CN; Department of Community Medicine, UNTH Ituku-ozalla , Enugu, Nigeria.; Department of community Medicine, University of Nigeria Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu, Nigeria., Ogugua IJ; Department of Community Medicine, UNTH Ituku-ozalla , Enugu, Nigeria.; Department of community Medicine, University of Nigeria Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu, Nigeria., Chime OH; Department of Community of Medicine, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, College of Medicine, Park Lane GRA Enugu, Nigeria.; Department of Community of Medicine, Enugu State University of Science and Technology Teaching Hospital, Park Lane GRA Enugu, Nigeria., Orji C; Department of Community of Medicine, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, College of Medicine, Park Lane GRA Enugu, Nigeria.; Department of Community of Medicine, Enugu State University of Science and Technology Teaching Hospital, Park Lane GRA Enugu, Nigeria., Arinze-Onyia SU; Department of Community of Medicine, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, College of Medicine, Park Lane GRA Enugu, Nigeria.; Department of Community of Medicine, Enugu State University of Science and Technology Teaching Hospital, Park Lane GRA Enugu, Nigeria., Aguwa EN; Department of Community Medicine, UNTH Ituku-ozalla , Enugu, Nigeria.; Department of community Medicine, University of Nigeria Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu, Nigeria., Okeke TA; Department of Community Medicine, UNTH Ituku-ozalla , Enugu, Nigeria.; Department of community Medicine, University of Nigeria Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu, Nigeria.

Publikováno v: Nigerian medical journal : journal of the Nigeria Medical Association [Niger Med J] 2023 Oct 21; Vol. 64 (4), pp. 427-447. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Oct 21 (Print Publication: 2023).