Browsing by Author "Ibe, S. N. O."

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    Association of erectile dysfunction with systemic hypertension and diabetes mellitus in Rivers State, Nigeria
    (U. P., 2020) Okey-Ewurum, I. G.; Amadi, A. N.; Nwoke, E. A.; Amadi, C. O. A.; Ibe, S. N. O.; Iwuoha, G.; Azuamah, Y. C.
    Most men experience erectile dysfunction and this condition can be associated with various health problems. This study was carried out to investigate the association of erectile dysfunction with systemic hypertension and diabetes mellitus. The study was a cross sectional descriptive study carried out among men above 20 years in Rivers State, Nigeria. The multi stage sampling technique was used to select 330 men across the city. Blood pressure of the subjects was measured with a digital sphygmomanometer and a glucometer was used to measure the blood glucose level. Results showed that were 115 subjects with hypertension, out of which 94 (81.7%) had ED. Among subjects of 21-30 years, no subject had ED; for 31-40 years, 3 (37.5%) out of 8 had ED; for 41-50 years, 12 (70.6%) out 17 had ED; for 51-60 years, 22 (84.6%) out of 26 had ED; for 61-70 years, 28 (87.5%) out of 32 had ED; for above 70 years, 29 (90.6%) out of 32 had ED. Data analysis with the Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23 using the chisquare test at 0.05 level of significance showed a significant association of ED with systemic hypertension (P<0.05). Results also showed that there were 91 subjects with diabetes mellitus, out of which 77 (44.6%) had ED. Among subjects of 21-30 years, 1 (50.0%) out of 2 had ED; for 31-40 years, 6 (75.0%) out of 8 had ED; for 41-50 years, 14 (87.5%) out 16 had ED; for 51-60 years, 22 (95.7%) out of 23 had ED; for 61-70 years, 15 (78.9%) out of 19 had ED; for above 70 years, 19 (82.6%) out of 23 had ED. There was a correlation of erectile dysfunction with both systemic hypertension and diabetes mellitus. Data analysis with the Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23 using the chi-square test at 0.05 level of significance showed that the association of ED with systemic hypertension was significant with increasing age (P<0.05) but not with increasing age of people with diabetes mellitus (P>0.05). It was recommended that physicians counsel their patients with systemic hypertension and diabetes mellitus on the possible association with erectile dysfunction.
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    Socio-demographic factors associated with erectile dysfunction among men in Port-Harcourt, Southern Nigeria
    (U. P., 2020) Okey-Ewurum, I. G.; Amadi, A. N.; Nwoke, E. A.; Amadi, C. O. A.; Ibe, S. N. O.; Iwuoha, G.; Azuamah, Y. C.
    Erectile dysfunction is a health problem that involves the consistent inability to achieve or maintain an erection. The objective of this study was to investigate the socio-demographic factors associated with erectile dysfunction among men. This study was a cross-sectional descriptive study carried out in Port-Harcourt, Southern Nigeria. The multi stage sampling technique was used to select the respondents and an informed consent was obtained from all the participants. A well-structured questionnaire was given to each respondent to fill out. A total of 330 males with a mean age of 48±2.3 participated in the study. Results showed that 210 (63.64%) respondents reported erectile dysfunction. The distribution of erectile dysfunction according to age was 21-30, 13(3.94%); 31-40, 19 (5.76%); 41-50, 37 (11.20%); 51-60, 48 (14.55%); 61-70, 45 (13.64%); and above 70, 48 (14.55%). The employment status of the respondents was 9 (2.73%) respondents who were peasants; civil servants were 12 (3.64%); private sector, 44 (13.33%); self-employed, 106 (32.12%); others were 39 (11.82%). Data analysis with the Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23 using the chi-square test at 0.05 level of significance showed that erectile dysfunction was significantly associated with age (P<0.05), education level (P<0.05), and employment status (P<0.05). In conclusion, majority of the respondents reported that they have erectile dysfunction. Age, educational level and employment status were all found to have a significant association with erectile dysfunction. Health education and public enlightenment was recommended to educate men on erectile dysfunction and its risk factors.
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    Sociodemographic factors influencing the uptake of rapid diagnostic test kits for the management of malaria among mothers of under five in a typical Nigerian population
    (U. P., 2021) Dozie, U. W.; Ebirim, Chikere I. C; Nwobi, U. O.; Chukwuocha, U. M.; Ibe, S. N. O.; Dozie, I. N. S.
    Globally, malaria constitutes a crucial public health challenge since it is the third major cause of death among children under the age of 5. Prompt and effectual malaria diagnosis is the major approach to the control and management of the disease. Objectives: The study investigated sociodemographic factors that influence the uptake of rapid diagnostic test (RDT) for malaria management among mothers of under 5. Method of Study: A descriptive cross-sectional design was used in the study in which 420 mothers of under 5 were randomly selected from five electoral wards in Owerri West L.G.A of Imo state. Structured questionnaire was used in data collection. Data were analyzed with SPSS statistical package (Version 21) in which Chi-square at 5% probability level was used to ascertain the association between sociodemographic and uptake of rapid diagnostic test (RDT). Results: Results showed that the mothers 161 (38%) were mostly in 30–49 years age bracket, were married (%). More than one-quarter of them was secondary school certificate holders who were civil servants who earn average monthly income of 10,000–17,000₦ 183 (44%). Less than half 180 (42.9%) of the mothers do test their child with RDT, particularly when their child has fever 103 (24.5%). Moreover, larger proportions 161 (89%) of this group know how to carry out RDT. Most of them indicated positive result of RDT to be double line on the strip 155 (86.1%). More than three-quarter of them 168 (93.3%) still use RDT even when they are aware that it involved finger prick of blood from the child. Majority of them 252 (60%) indicated that their custom/religion allows blood test when the child is ill. It was shown that the uptake of mRDT was more pronounced among mothers within the age group of 18–29 years (67.5%) (χ2 = 50.12; P < 0.001) who were single (75%) (χ2 = 74.77; P < 0.001). Uptake of mRDT was also highest (71.4%) among respondents who had tertiary education (χ2 = 91.35, P < 0.001) and are civil servants (57.1%) (χ2 = 65.80; P < 0.001) who earn average monthly income of 18,000 (68.8%) (χ2 = 34.65; P < 0.001). Within the communities, uptake of mRDT was highest among mothers from Obinze compared to other communities with significant association (χ2 = 22.17; P < 0.001). Conclusion: Uptake will, however, be enhanced if the cost of RDT-based management is reduced. Enhancing the health education through media, conferences, seminars, and workshops using local dialects will also help in raising the knowledge and understanding of less or non-educated mothers on the benefits of RDT.