Maria-Lauretta Orji

Readiness for transition to adult care and factors associated with it among adolescents living with HIV seen in two hospitals in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Maria-Lauretta Orji, Chinonyelum Thecla Ezeonu, Ezinne Stepnora Agbo, Theresa Nwamaka Nnaji et autres

Advances in antiretroviral therapy (ART) have significantly improved the survival of adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV), resulting in an increasing number requiring transition from paediatric to adult HIV care. Successful transition depends on adequate transition readiness, making its assessment and the identification …

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Assessment of Readiness for Transition to Adult Care and Its Determinants among Adolescents Living with HIV Seen in Two Hospitals in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Maria-Lauretta Orji, Chinonyelum Ezeonu, Ezinne Stephnora Agbo, Theresa Nwamaka Nnaji et autres

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Exploring the Persistence of Female Genital Mutilation: Primary Healthcare providers experience and their Perspective on Elimination.

Joseph Agboeze, Matthew Igwe Nwali, Maria-Lauretta Orji, MaryJane Nwobodo et autres

Background: Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) remains widespread in Nigeria. With an estimated 19.9 million survivors, Nigeria accounts for the third highest number of women and girls who have undergone FGM worldwide. This study, therefore, aimed at identifying the factors that sustain the …

Prevalence and correlates of Hepatitis B and C infections in Sickle cell anaemic (SCA) children compared to Controls in a Tertiary Hospital, Abakaliki, Southeast, Nigeria

Samuel Amechi Nwukor, Chinonyelum Thecla Ezeonu, Maria-Lauretta Orji, Patricia Ngozi Udechukwu et autres

Background: Practices among sickle cell anaemic (SCA) children may increase their risk of infection with blood-borne viruses. The study aimed to determine the prevalence and correlates of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections among children with SCA compared …

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Assessment of adequacy and determinants of HIV related knowledge among senior school students in public schools in Abakaliki Southeast Nigeria

Maria-Lauretta Orji, Ngozi A. Ifebunandu, Chinwe Ifeoma Joe-Akunne, Mmeremikwu Appolus Chidiebere et autres

Misinformation, under-information, and disinformation regarding HIV among adolescents may be associated with a high prevalence of HIV among adolescents and young adults. The source of the HIV-related knowledge determines the accuracy and comprehensiveness of the information received. This study aimed to assess …

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Clinical predictors and antibiotics sensitivity of bacterial pathogens of pharyngotonsillitis among children aged 1-17 years in a Tertiary Hospital, Abakaliki, Southeast, Nigeria

Sunday Ogo Nweke, Maria-Lauretta Orji, Chijioke Ogodo Ogeh, Theresa Nwamaka Nnaji et autres

Introduction: clinical presentations that possibly predict bacterial pharyngotonsillitis are invaluable in early institution of care, so as to reduce morbidity from the disease. This is augmented by knowledge of antibiotic sensitivity pattern of the commonly isolated pathogens in the locality. The study …

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Attitudes and Beliefs about HIV/AIDS and their Relationships with Sexual Practices among Senior Secondary School Students in Abakaliki, Nigeria

Maria-Lauretta Orji, Chinwe Ifeoma Joe-Akunne, Ngozi A. Ifebunandu, O. Onah et autres

Background: Attitudes and beliefs regarding HIV among adolescents and young adults (AYA) may influence practices that increase the risk of HIV transmission. The study aimed to determine the attitudes and beliefs regarding HIV among senior secondary students and their sexual practices. Methodology: …

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Correlates of mother-to child-transmission of HIV infection in a tertiary hospital in Ebonyi state, Nigeria

Maria-Lauretta Orji, Oyim-Elechi Cecilia Oluchukwu, Joseph Agboeze, Nnamdi Benson Onyire et autres

BACKGROUND: Nigeria has the largest global burden of HIV new infections in children despite global and national concerted efforts at the reduction of mother-to-child transmission of HIV. The goal of this study was to determine the associations between maternal characteristics, practices and …

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Positivity rate, Predictors, and Outcome of Paediatric Lassa fever Disease (LFD) in a Lassa fever Endemic State, Southeast Nigeria

Maria-Lauretta Orji, Nnennaya Anthony Ajayi, Nnamdi Benson Onyire, Uche Unigwe et autres

Background: The pattern and case fatality rate of Paediatric Lassa fever disease (LFD) is not well documented even in Lassa fever endemic communities. Aim and Objective: This prospective observational study was aimed at determining the pattern and outcome of Paediatric LFD. Methodology: …

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Assessment of knowledge and practice of prevention of mother-to-child-transmission of HIV interventions and their correlates among HIV-infected nursing mothers in a tertiary hospital, Southeast, Nigeria

Maria-Lauretta Orji, Chinwe Dorathy Obu, Nnamdi Benson Onyire, Chijioke Ogodo Ogeh et autres

Review of four unusual cases of HIV-positive infants; cryptic pregnancy scam and mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Nigeria

Maria-Lauretta Orji, Oluchukwu Cecilia Oyim-Elechi, Joseph Agboeze, Matthew Igwe Nwali

BACKGROUND: Cryptic pregnancy is defined as lack of awareness of pregnancy until the last weeks of gestation or during labour and delivery but in cryptic pregnancy scam, mothers feigned pregnancies that never existed. METHODS: We report a total of four cases of …

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Equilibration time of haemoglobin concentration after packed red blood cell transfusion in children seen in the emergency unit of a tertiary hospital in Southeast, Nigeria

Victor Eze Enya, Maria-Lauretta Orji, Biobele J. Brown

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