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Knowledge of risk factors and Predisposition to cervical cancer among female undergraduates’ in Oyo state tertiary
(Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, 2013) Oluwatosin, O. A.; Ndikom, C. M.; Adewoye, A. F.
Background: Cervical cancer is one of the conditions that lead to mortality among females. Major risk factors are early sexual debut and multiple sexual partners. Objective: This study investigated the knowledge of risk factors and predisposition to cervical cancer among female undergraduates in University of Ibadan and the Polytechnic, Ibadan, Nigeria. Methods: This descriptive survey was carried out among 346 female students selected using a multi-stage and stratified random sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Data were analysed using Statistical Package for the social sciences and were presented as frequencies and percentages. Results: Findings revealed that the mean age of respondents was 18.7±7.3 years, 32.7% had ever had sexual intercourse, mainly between ages 17 and 21 years. Majority, 60.4% had high level of knowledge and their perception was good. Participants believed that multiple sex partners predispose an individual to the risk of cervical cancer but many did not understand the implications of early exposure to sexual intercourse. Only, 2.3% of the respondents had been screened for cervical cancer. Conclusion: Efforts should be made to enhance awareness of risk factors and provide accessible screening services.
An Overview of Consultant Nursing Specialist in Clinical Practice
(West African College of Nursing, 2011) Adejumo, P. O.; Adejumo, A. O.; Ilesanmi, R. E.; Ofi, A. B.; Oluwatosin, O. A.; Okanlawon, F. A.; Oyetunde, M. O.; Odetola, T. D.; Ndikom, C. M.; Awonuga, O.; Ojewale, L. Y.
As most health care systems around the world are undergoing major restructuring, nurses in Nigeria are moving at a slow pace. However, a giant stride was taken and history was made when the first set of nurse consultants were appointed in University College Hospital, Nigeria. The establishment of this groundbreaking post will help develop our health services and provide clear development opportunities for nurses at a time when the success of modernization of our services and implementation of new ways of working relies so heavily on nursing staff. This paper provides an overview of the consultant nurse specialist in clinical practice. Recommendations for successful implementation in Nigeria were provided.
Breast cancer knowledge and screening practices among women in selected rural communities of Nigeria
(Acadenic Journals, 2012-11) Olowokere, A. E.; Onibokun, A. C.; Oluwatosin, O. A.
Globally, the devastation that befalls women diagnosed of breast cancer remains inestimable. Early detection remains a major effective approach that should be employed to combat the disease. The issue of concern, however, is whether women in the rural underserved areas are aware of these early detection methods. This study was designed to assess rural women’s awareness and knowledge of breast cancer and their screening practices. The study was a descriptive cross-sectional study utilizing self developed structured questionnaire. Reliability of the instrument was determined and alpha correlation values range between 0.81 and 0.95 for the different components of the questionnaire. Data was processed using descriptive analysis and associations tested with Chi-square at 5% level of significance. The results of the findings showed that 52.7% of the women had adequate knowledge about breast cancer risk factors and symptoms. Regarding the women’s awareness about breast cancer screening methods, 52.8 and 51.7% of women have heard about Breast Self-Examination (BSE) and Clinical Breast Examination (CBE) respectively. However, few numbers of respondents (3.9%) were aware about mammography and these are people who did it for the purpose of diagnosing breast problem. Majority of the women (72.8%) did not practice BSE which is the most readily available screening method. Considering the lack of sophisticated diagnostic technology such as mammography for breast screening in the rural areas, BSE provided a unique opportunity for the women to be breast aware and to identify breast problems which may constitute danger to their health in the future. Health care professionals, most especially those at the primary health care level, should enhance the women’s skills to use this simple procedure effectively to promote their health
Factors influencing initiation of antenatal care in Ibadan, Nigeria
(2011-12) Oluwatosin, O. A.; Aluko, J. O.; Onibokun, A. C.
Objective: Late antenatal care (ANC) registration and irregular attendance have been implicated as factors preventing women from receiving the full benefits of effective ANC. Therefore, this study seeks to elicit the factors that impact pregnant women's timing of registration for ANC in a mission hospital, in Ibadan, Nigeria. Method: A cross-sectional study of 160 women attending the booking clinic over a 4-week period. A structured questionnaire was utilized to collect data on sociodemographic characteristics, index pregnancy, previous pregnancy and past obstetrical history. Result: Only 14 women (9.4%) booked at first trimester while 93 (62.4%) and 42 (28.2%) booked at second and third trimesters respectively. For previous and current pregnancies, the husband's instruction was the leading influence for booking, at 71 (45.8%) and 89 (57.4%) respectively. Knowledge of ANC timing, experience of loss of child and miscarriage were significant predictors of gestational age at booking. Conclusion: This study suggests the need for education at a pre-conceptual stage of the benefits of early initiation of ANC for women

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