Knowledge of the negative effect of Cigarette Smoking among adult in sokoto metropolis

John, Ikpeama Osita,Mariam, Onuzulike Nonye,Adimabua, Okafor Patrick,Anthonia, Ikpeama Chizoba,Joy, Ikpeama Chinwe,Osazuwa, Igbineweka Osa,Andrew, Ikpeama Emeka,Jacob, Ofuenyi,Paulastella, Nwosu Nched Korea FoodHealth Convergence Association 2019 식품보건융합연구 (KJFHC) Vol.5 No.2

This study was aimed at ascertaining the level of knowledge of the health effects of cigarette smoking on health and wellbeing among adults. A cross-sectional form of descriptive survey research design was used for this study. Two hundred and seventy copies of the questionnaire collected were analyzed using descriptive statistic of frequency count, normative percentage and grand mean; as well as inferential statistics of chi-square (${\chi}^2$). The level of significant was fixed at 0.05. Appropriate degrees of freedom were worked out. The influence of gender on the knowledge of the negative effect of cigarette smoking among adults in sokoto. The results shows that 48% agreed on the negative effects of showing among male followed by 29.3% among female, those who undecided 8.8% male and 4.4% females while those who disagree are 6.2% for male and 2.5% for female. The research concluded that the knowledge of negative effect of cigarette smoking among adults in sokoto metropolis was very good across the different variable (marital status, gender, and year in higher institution) with single, male and first year in higher institution showing significantly good knowledge of the negative effect of cigarette smoking.

HIV/AIDS Management: Dolutegravir Based Antiretroviral Drug Therapy

John, Ikpeama Osita,Emmanuel, Okoh Emeka,Anthonia, Ikpeama Chizoba,Joy, Ikpeama Chinwe,Adimabua, Okafor Patrick,Osazuwa, Igbineweka Osa,Andrew, Ikpeama Emeka,Mariam, Onuzulike Nonye,Gami, Hilary Tumba Korea FoodHealth Convergence Association 2020 식품보건융합연구 (KJFHC) Vol.6 No.4

HIV/AIDS disease still remain a global pandemic and it's management has undergone series of treatment changes and improvement although there is still no permanent cure.Dolutegravir belongs to a group of HIV drugs called integrase inhibitors. Integrase inhibitors block an HIV enzyme called integrase. By blocking integrase, integrase inhibitors prevent HIV from multiplying and can reduce the amount of HIV in the body.Dolutegravir combination based regimen has turned out to be very effective (antiviral) with negligible rare side effects on clients. This drug (Dolutegravir based regimen) combination has successfully increased the appetite for food of all the clients, unlike others and has shown to reduce viral load in the most shortest period ever. It can be deduced that development of resistant mutant virus will be reduced if not eliminated with dolutogravir based regimen.The role of Continuous adherence counseling has shown to improve clients treatment management. It is important to note that the availability of food has direct effect on the economic status or financial weight on the client. Hence the progress that is increase in body mass index (BMI) is a direct impact of the availability of food for the clients.

Awareness of Predisposing Factor to Smoking among Adult in Sokoto

Ikpeama Osita John,Onuzulike Nonye Mariam,Okafor Patrick Adimabua,Ikpeama Chizoba Anthonia,Ikpeama Chinwe Joy,Igbineweka Osa Osazuwa,Ikpeama Emeka Andrew,Ofuenyi Jacob,Nwosu Nchedochukwu Paulastella,I 한국식품보건융합학회 2019 식품보건융합연구 (KJFHC) Vol.5 No.1

Smoking has become one of the public health harzard affecting the world. In the UK, smoking is responsible for around one in five deaths. The illnesses caused by smoking extend beyond the well-reported links with cancer, heart disease and respiratory illnesses. Hence the research to determine the awareness of the predisposing factor to smoking among adults in sokoto metropolis. A cross-sectional form of descriptive survey research design was used for this study. This is because descriptive studies are used when the characteristics of a population are either unknown or partially known (Hennekens & Buring, 2007), and it was used by Ganley and Rosario (2013) in a related researchthis justified the use of similar design in a study of similar nature.Two hundred and seventy returned questionnaire was collected, analyzed using descriptive statistic of frequency count, normative percentage and grand mean; as well as inferential statistics of chi-square (χ2). The level of significant was fixed at 0.05. Appropriate degrees of freedom were worked out. There was statistical significant influence or relationship with marital status on the predisposing factors of smoking chi-square of 19716.516 greater than the critical value 43.77297at df 30 p<0.05. There were statistical significance chi-square =27468.348 which is greater than the critical value 43.77297 at df= 30. These show that there is a relationship on gender awareness of predisposing factors to smoking rejecting the null hypotheses. The respondents across different lever/year higher institution shows that the awareness of predisposing factors of smoking there were a statistical significance difference chi-square =7168.429 (df=88) greater than critical value 102.342 rejecting the null hypotheses. There is consistent evidence that links exposure to depictions of smoking in movies and initiation of smoking in young people. Over the years television shows and films have effectively built up associations between smoking and g

Knowledge of the negative effect of Cigarette Smoking among adult in sokoto metropolis

Ikpeama Osita John,Onuzulike Nonye Mariam,Okafor Patrick Adimabua,Ikpeama Chizoba Anthonia,Ikpeama Chinwe Joy,Igbineweka Osa Osazuwa,Ikpeama Emeka Andrew,Ofuenyi Jacob,Nwosu Nchedochukwu Paulastella,I 한국식품보건융합학회 2019 식품보건융합연구 (KJFHC) Vol.5 No.2

This study was aimed at ascertaining the level of knowledge of the health effects of cigarette smoking on health and wellbeing among adults. A cross-sectional form of descriptive survey research design was used for this study. Two hundred and seventy copies of the questionnaire collected were analyzed using descriptive statistic of frequency count, normative percentage and grand mean; as well as inferential statistics of chi-square (χ2). The level of significant was fixed at 0.05. Appropriate degrees of freedom were worked out. The influence of gender on the knowledge of the negative effect of cigarette smoking among adults in sokoto. The results shows that 48% agreed on the negative effects of showing among male followed by 29.3% among female, those who undecided 8.8% male and 4.4% females while those who disagree are 6.2% for male and 2.5% for female. The research concluded that the knowledge of negative effect of cigarette smoking among adults in sokoto metropolis was very good across the different variable (marital status, gender, and year in higher institution) with single, male and first year in higher institution showing significantly good knowledge of the negative effect of cigarette smoking.

Awareness and Perspective on Use and Integration of Traditional and Modern Medicine in a Rural Area of Sokoto State, Nigeria

Henry Chukwuemeka OKAFOR,Osita John IKPEAMA,Jane Nkechinyere OKAFOR,Rita Ifeyinwa OKAFOR4 한국식품보건융합학회 2021 식품보건융합연구 (KJFHC) Vol.7 No.6

There are two forms of medicine that have existed over time and are important in the delivery of expert health care. The forms of medicine are traditional and modern medicine. This study was aimed at assessing the awareness and perspective on the use and integration of traditional and modern medicine in a rural area of Sokoto State, Nigeria. Two hundred and seventy-one (271) respondents were recruited and a self-administered questionnaire on the awareness and perspective on use and integration of traditional and modern medicine was used to assess the participant’s view. Among the participants, 200(73.8%) were females. The mean±SD age of respondents was 30.55±9.73 years. 80.8% of the respondents were aware of traditional medicine while 100% were aware of modern medicine. All respondents prefer modern medicine but about 28.8% support integration of both healthcare services. The results were considered significant when p-value was less than 0.005. There is a statistically significant relationship between the integration of traditional and modern forms of medicine and age, gender, religion, education, ethnicity and occupation but not for marital status. Though all the respondents preferred modern medicine to traditional medicine, some people still feel it will be good to combine both for a better healthcare system.

Paralytic Ileus Secondary to Electrolyte Imbalance: A Case Study in a 16 Year Old Female

Henry Chukwuemeka OKAFOR,Osita John IKPEAMA,Jane Nkechinyere OKAFOR,Rita Ifeyinwa OKAFOR 한국식품보건융합학회 2022 식품보건융합연구 (KJFHC) Vol.8 No.1

Paralytic ileus is a metabolic state in which the intestines fail to transmit peristalsis due to failure of the neuromuscular mechanism in the small intestines and colon. It is a major cause of morbidity in hospitalized patients especially during late presentations and points of mismanagement. The causes include infections, electrolyte imbalance (hypokalemia, hyponatremia), surgeries and medications. When the exact cause of the disease condition is identified and corrected, paralytic ileus is usually resolved. This case report is that of a 16 year old female who was admitted and managed as a case of paralytic ileus. The patient presented with symptoms of fever, abdominal pain, abdominal distension, vomiting and inability to pass stool or flatus. There was associated body weakness, reduced urine output and weight loss. She was properly examined clinically and sent for various investigations. Investigations such plain abdominal X-Ray, serum electrolyte estimation, chest X-Ray and full blood count were carried out. The results of the investigations done were in keeping with the diagnosis of paralytic ileus, electrolyte imbalance and ongoing sepsis. She was subsequently managed through nil per oral, adequate fluid rehydration, antibiotics and correction of electrolyte imbalance. Following stable clinical state and investigation results, she was discharged and advised on follow-up.