Nigerian Hospital Practice

Quality of life in Patients with Depression in Chronic Kidney Disease in a University Teaching Hospital in Northern Nigeria.

2025-03-15T15:29:09+00:00

Summary:

Depression is highly prevalent in patients with chronic kidney disease and leads to impaired quality of life. In this study, the quality of life of patients with depression in chronic kidney disease was compared with those without depression. A cross sectional study of 200 patients with chronic kidney disease who were recruited by simple random sampling. They were administered with the socio-demographic/clinical and treatment adherence questionnaire. They were then screened with the General Health Questionnaire 12. Those that scored 3 and above and randomly selected 10 % of those with score less than 3 had the Schedule for Clinical Assessment in Neuropsychiatry administered to them. All patients had the World Health Organisation Quality of life bref Questionnaire administered to them. Prevalence rate of depression in the sample was 30 %. Employment status was found to be significantly associated with the overall facet of World Health Organisation Quality of life bref (p=0.021) . The psychological domain of the WHOQOL brief was significantly associated with depression. Depression is highly prevalent in patients with chronic kidney disease which lower their quality of life. Therefore, depression should be routinely screened for in renal care settings and treated to improve general outcome and increase quality of life.

Perceived Safety of COVID-19 Vaccine among some Residents in Benin City, Nigeria

2025-03-15T15:38:09+00:00

Summary:

Due to the emergence of Severe-acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, vaccines were recommended and adopted in most regions globally. The study assessed the pattern of perceived safety among some residents in Benin City, Nigeria. Structured questionnaire that had safety profile components were distributed randomly among individuals that took (SARS-CoV-2) vaccine after ethical approval. Data were summarized and analyzed. Out of the 189 respondents, male/female ratio was 1:1.4, most respondents were within 26-49 years. Preventive herbs were used by 64(33.86%) and were used as decoction by 31(37.80%). Azithromycin was commonly used by 30(36.59%) respondents and 186(98.41%) had heard of SARS-CoV-2) vaccine. The commonest source of information of SARS-CoV-2 infection was television/radio 130(38.58%) and 165(87.30%) took the vaccine and 152(92.12%) had theirs in government hospitals. Side effects were experienced by 105(63.64%). The common class of organ/system and reported types of side effects were Gastro-intestinal (Nausea/vomiting) 24(44.44%), Central nervous system (Headache) 65(26.42%), Skeletal muscle effects (Muscle pain 53(31.54%); (Swelling at the site of injection 23(13.69%). Skin effect (Numbness at the site of injection 15(44.18%). Eye (Blurred vision/itching 4(30.77%). Heart (Increased heart beat 13(72.22%), Respiratory (Difficulty in breathing 5(41.67%) and (Cough 7(58.33%). Severity in 25(17.61%) respondents. Doses were completed by 112(68.89%) respondents. All respondents had vaccine regimen freely. Convincing others to take was claimed by 74(70.48%) respondents. Prior to taking vaccine, 16(15.53%) had health challenges and 10(62.50%) existing high blood pressure. Following the pattern of perceived safety, it is therefore recommended that individuals willing to take the vaccine should be closely monitored due to variation in sensitivity.

Social Media Use and Relationship to Sleep Quality: A Study of Medical Students in A Private University in Nigeria

2025-03-15T15:47:09+00:00

Summary:

Social media use is on the rise among students, being inﬂuenced by globalization of communication. It has also created a lot of opportunities for information exchange and professional networking. However, uncontrolled use of social media platforms can also be associated with negative impact on sleep quality. The aim of this study was to assess potential association between social media use and poor sleep quality among medical students in a private university in Nigeria. A cross-sectional study was conducted on undergraduate students of a private tertiary institution in Nigeria. Data on daily use and hours spent on different social media platforms were collected using a standardized questionnaire. Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index was used to measure sleep quality which was the main outcome measure. A P-value <0.05 was statistically significant. A total of 260 participants with mean age± SD (24.36. ±4.01 years), 126 (48.5%) males, 134(51.5%) females, completed the study. Of the participants surveyed, 99.6% were found to use various forms of social media. WhatsApp and Facebook platforms were the most widely used by the participants (95. 8%). Others such as Telegram, Badoo and Facetime were the least used social media platforms and accounted for about 5.2%. Poor sleep quality was observed in 56.9%of the students. However, the relationship between social media use and sleep quality was not statistically significant. (p-value<0.225) Almost all the study participants engaged in one form of social media or the other, but relationship to poor sleep quality was not statistically significant. However, due to the increasing trend and the potential detrimental impact on sleep quality, strategies to moderate the daily use of social media platforms and improve sleep quality in this population are needed.

A Survey on Paternity Leave Policy in Nigeria; A Case Study of Women in Ogbomoso Town, Oyo State, South-West Nigeria

2025-03-15T15:53:30+00:00

Summary:
The Federal Government of Nigeria introduced a policy for the approval of 14-day leave for male federal officials to improve relations with newly born or adopted babies and provide support to their spouses. This was a survey to ascertain the perception of women about the recent approved paternity leave policy by the Federal Government of Nigeria. A descriptive cross- sectional study was conducted among women with a current or at least one pregnancy experience, in Ogbomoso town, Oyo state, South-west Nigeria. A random sampling technique was used to select 300 participants who met the eligibility criteria. Data were collected using self- administered structured questionnaire. The data were analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 25 (SPSS). The majority (80.97%) of the respondents were aware of male support for the purpose of the care of the child. Nearly half (43.26%) of the respondents were informed of the need for male support by health professionals. Most respondents (85.92%) agreed that male support was needed for maternity care. For emotional support, 39.1% strongly agree with the need for financial support, while 64.8 percent strongly believe that spiritual support is very important. Among the respondents, 49.2% strongly agreed that their male spouse was needed to provide support, whereas 4.7% strongly disagreed. When respondents were asked about paternity leave, majority felt it was a positive development and that the timing (70.86%) and duration (54.18%) were appropriate. This study shows that women see the recent approval of the paternity leave by the Federal Government of Nigeria as a positive development. They also agree with the need for male involvement in maternity care because it enhances a better overall health outcome in pregnancy, labour and puerperium.