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Pattern of Gunshot Injuries – Experience from Baptist Medical Centre, Eku, Nigeria 枪伤的模式——尼日利亚埃库浸信会医疗中心的经验

Ebonyi Medical Journal Pub Date : 2010-12-01 DOI: 10.4314/EBOMED.V9I1.62464

A. Akhator

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Prevalence and Behaviour Effects of Psychoactive Substance Use Among University Students in South-Eastern Nigeria 尼日利亚东南部大学生精神活性物质使用的流行程度和行为影响

Ebonyi Medical Journal Pub Date : 2010-12-01 DOI: 10.4314/EBOMED.V9I1.62466

O. Ekwueme, F. Chukwuneke

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Clinical aspects of temporo-mandibular joint dislocation in Calabar, Nigeria 尼日利亚卡拉巴尔颞下颌关节脱位的临床特点

Ebonyi Medical Journal Pub Date : 2010-12-01 DOI: 10.4314/EBOMED.V9I1.62468

C. Anyanechi

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Management Of Ileo-Cutaneous FistulaWith Oral Feeding: A Report Of Three Cases And Review Of The Literature. 口服喂养治疗回肠皮肤瘘3例报告并文献复习。

Ebonyi Medical Journal Pub Date : 2010-12-01 DOI: 10.4314/EBOMED.V9I1.62471

E. Sule

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Are obstetric intervention rates and pregnancy outcome worsened by gestational hypertension in Nigerian women managed at a tertiary hospital 在三级医院管理的尼日利亚妇女妊娠期高血压是否使产科干预率和妊娠结局恶化

Ebonyi Medical Journal Pub Date : 2010-05-17 DOI: 10.4314/EBOMED.V8I2.54479

P. Ebeigbe, G. Igberase, P. Okonta, H. Abedi

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Ethical Considerations In Instructions To Authors Of Some Journals Published In Cameroon. 在喀麦隆出版的一些期刊的作者须知中的伦理考虑。

Ebonyi Medical Journal Pub Date : 2010-05-17 DOI: 10.4314/EBOMED.V8I2.54478

S. M. Nchangwi, C. Asahngwa, P. Chi

{"title":"Ethical Considerations In Instructions To Authors Of Some Journals Published In Cameroon.","authors":"S. M. Nchangwi, C. Asahngwa, P. Chi","doi":"10.4314/EBOMED.V8I2.54478","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/EBOMED.V8I2.54478","url":null,"abstract":"Background/Aim With increased public awareness on research ethics in Cameroon and the world over, the role of editors and publishers of scientific journals in promoting good ethical practices in scientific research cannot be minimized. This study had as objective to check if the “instructions to authors” of journals published in Cameroon, reflect the rising need for the maintenance of high ethical standards in the conduct and reporting of scientific research. Method The “instruction to authors” of nine journals published in Cameroon were reviewed for ethical considerations. The “instructions to authors” of these journals were then compared to some journals published out of Cameroon. Results 11.11% of the journals will not publish articles that were being considered for publication elsewhere. 22.22% required that a statement be made, if ethical clearance had been obtained. 11.11% of the journals required that studies involving humans be conducted according to an international guideline. 22.22% of the journals stated the need for the corresponding author to sign a document certifying that ethical considerations were respected. 22.22% of the journals stated the need for the submitting authors to approve of the paper being submitted. 22.22% of the journals had as a requirement, the declaration of conflict of interest. Conclusions This study reveals that editors/publishers of journals published in Cameroon are interested in maintaining hig ethical standards in their journals, however there is a need for editors and publishers to introduce or revise the “ethics section” in their instructions to authors, to meet up with international standards. Keywords : ‘Instruction to authors”, journals, Cameroon, ethics 76","PeriodicalId":228641,"journal":{"name":"Ebonyi Medical Journal","volume":"29 8","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-05-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114124918","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 3

Spectrum Of Eye Diseases At The Ebonyi State University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki Nigeria 尼日利亚阿巴卡利基埃邦伊州立大学教学医院的眼病谱

Ebonyi Medical Journal Pub Date : 2010-05-17 DOI: 10.4314/EBOMED.V8I2.54476

C. Ogbonnaya

{"title":"Spectrum Of Eye Diseases At The Ebonyi State University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki Nigeria","authors":"C. Ogbonnaya","doi":"10.4314/EBOMED.V8I2.54476","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/EBOMED.V8I2.54476","url":null,"abstract":"Objective To determine the pattern of eye disorders presenting at the eye clinic of EBSUTH, Abakaliki. Methodology: This is a prospective, descriptive, total population study. The sample size consists of all consecutive new patients seen at the eye clinic over a 7- month period. A proforma developed for the study was used to enter biodata, visual acuity and clinical diagnosis, for each patient. Data analysis was done using SPSS software package. Analysis was by means of simple tables showing frequencies, percentages and proportions. Relationship between socio-demographic variables and clinical diagnosis were tested using the chi squared statistic. Significance was set at p < 0.05. Result: Out of 781 new patients 381 were males (48.8%) and 400 were females (51.2%). Majority 557 (71.3%) had good vision (VA ≥ 6/18). The most frequent eye disorders were refractive errors/presbyopia (27.4%), allergic conjunctivitis (12.9%), cataract (12.4%), glaucoma (10.6%), pterygium (7.6%), eye trauma (4.7%), and infective conjunctivitis (3.4%). Conclusion Refractive errors, allergic conjunctivitis, cataract, glaucoma, pterygium and eye trauma were the top- six conditions noted. The spectrum of ocular disorders presenting at the eye clinic of EBSUTH is similar to the findings by other recent studies in Nigeria.Key Words: Eye diseases, spectrum, Abakaliki","PeriodicalId":228641,"journal":{"name":"Ebonyi Medical Journal","volume":"138 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-05-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132118060","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Profiling Of Contraceptive Acceptors And Services In A Secondary Health Care Facility In The Niger Delta Region Of Nigeria 尼日利亚尼日尔三角洲地区一家二级卫生保健机构避孕药具接受者和服务概况

Ebonyi Medical Journal Pub Date : 2010-05-17 DOI: 10.4314/EBOMED.V8I2.54477

P. Okonta, F. N. Ugoji, H. Abedi

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Effect of Multi-Faceted Health Education Campaign on Attitude and Uptake of HIV Counselling and Testing (HCT) among Antenatal Clients attending Primary Health Care Facilities in Kano State, Nigeria 多方面健康教育运动对尼日利亚卡诺州初级卫生保健机构产前服务客户对艾滋病毒咨询和检测(HCT)的态度和接受情况的影响

Ebonyi Medical Journal Pub Date : 2010-05-17 DOI: 10.4314/EBOMED.V8I2.54480

U. Lawan

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Vesico vaginal fistula (VVF): a shift in epidemiology in northeastern Nigeria. 阴道瘘(VVF):尼日利亚东北部流行病学的转变。

Ebonyi Medical Journal Pub Date : 2010-03-11 DOI: 10.4314/EBOMED.V8I1.52633

A. Kullima, B. Audu, M. Bukar, M. Kawuwa, A. Mairiga, B. Bako

{"title":"Vesico vaginal fistula (VVF): a shift in epidemiology in northeastern Nigeria.","authors":"A. Kullima, B. Audu, M. Bukar, M. Kawuwa, A. Mairiga, B. Bako","doi":"10.4314/EBOMED.V8I1.52633","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/EBOMED.V8I1.52633","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Vesico vaginal fistula is not only a medical disorder, but a serious social calamity. It reflects the state of health system failing to meet the basic needs of a growing population. Objective: To determine the epidemiological variables and outcome of the VVF patients. Methodology: Eighty cases of VVF managed over the 10 year period was retrospectively studied. Information pertaining to age, parity, and cause of VVF and outcome of management were retrieved from the case notes. The data was analyzed using SPSS package. Results: VVF Constituted 1.4%, of the total Gynecological admissions during the period. About 76 % were over 20 years, with a peak-age specific prevalence rate of 33.8% at the 20-24 years age group. Teenagers accounted for 23.8%. Most (51.3%) sustained the VVF during their first childbirth, by the second delivery 78.8% were involved. All the teenagers had only one delivery. Majority had no supervised antenatal care and had their deliveries at home under TBAs. Prolonged obstructed labour was the leading cause in 90% and most were in social class IV and V ( using standard occupational classification, OPCS.). Seventy five percent had successful repair, while about 50% were either divorced or neglected by their husbands. Conclusion: Vesico-vaginal fistula remains one preventable medical/social calamity too many. Now, afflicting not just teenagers and primipara, but predominantly, older and parous women. Public health education with the provision of accessible and efficient intrapartum care is the cornerstone to eradicating this problem. Key words : VVF, epidemiology, northeastern, Nigeria, Maiduguri","PeriodicalId":228641,"journal":{"name":"Ebonyi Medical Journal","volume":"8 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129360772","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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