Nnamdi Nwosu

Oxygen therapy use and barriers among doctors and nurses

A.G. Obiefuna, Nnamdi Nwosu, Ikechukwu Paul Nlewedim, Udeh Chukwuemeka Frankline et autres

Objectives: Healthcare providers often prescribe and administer oxygen inappropriately in emergency settings, contributing to a significant knowledge gap. This can have devastating consequences, with at least 1.4million deaths attributed to inadequate or improper oxygen therapy. We aimed to evaluate the use of …

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ASSESSMENT OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ASTHMA CONTROL, SPIROMETRIC INDICES, AND ASTHMA-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG PATIENTS IN A RESOURCE-POOR SETTING

C.C. Onyedum, Kingsley Nnanna Ukwaja, Nnamdi Nwosu, Chinwe Chukwuka

HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE IN ASTHMA MEASURED BY THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION QUESTIONNAIRE (WHOQOL-BREF) AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH LUNG FUNCTION: A CASE-CONTROL STUDY

C.C. Onyedum, Kingsley Nnanna Ukwaja, Ikechukwu Paul Nlewedim, Victor Uduma et autres

Use of Asthma Self-Management Plan in Determining Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Asthma at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Enugu

A.G. Obiefuna, Nnamdi Nwosu, P. Nlewedim, C.F. Udeh et autres

Abstract Rationale: Asthma prevalence is high and leads to significant morbidity. Three-quarters of asthma patients do not have a personalised, written asthma self-management plan, an intervention that empowers them to participate in asthma care. Objective: The study aimed to assess the effect …

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Knowledge of hand hygiene and evaluation of hand washing technique among nurses at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital

Nnamdi Nwosu, Juliet Ijeoma Mmerem, Jideofor Jacob Ozougwu, P. Nlewedim et autres

BACKGROUND: Healthcare worker's hands are route for cross-transmission of potentially harmful germs between patients in a healthcare facility. As hand washing is an established cost-effective measure for infection control, hand hygiene knowledge and compliance with the recommended steps are essential to control …

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High risk of obstructive sleep apnea among hypertensive patients in two tertiary centers in Nigeria

Nnamdi Nwosu, Chinyelu Uchenna Ufoaroh, Chibundo Uchenna Nwaneli, Obumneme Benneth Anyim et autres

Objectives: The prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is rising globally with its associated morbidity and mortality. Although OSA is associated with hypertension and is the leading cause of secondary and resistant hypertension, its presence is usually not actively sought during clinical …

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The Utility of Spirometry in Assessment of Presumptive Diagnosis of Bronchial Asthma in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital

Nnamdi Nwosu, Chinwe Chukwuka, Cajetan C. Onyedum, Hilary C. Odilinye et autres

IntRoductIonAsthma prevalence is rising worldwide.[1,2] Symptom-based diagnosis and management of asthma are inadequate but widely practiced in Nigeria.[3] This can lead to overdiagnosis and unnecessary exposure to medications and their side effects.[4][5][6][7] Spirometry is recommended as essential in the diagnosis of asthma.[8,9] …

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Longitudinal Ambient PM2.5 Measurement at Fifteen Locations in Eight Sub-Saharan African Countries Using Low-Cost Sensors

Babatunde Awokola, Gabriel Okello, Olatunji Johnson, Ruaraidh Dobson et autres

Air pollution is a major global public health issue causing considerable morbidity and mortality. Measuring levels of air pollutants and facilitating access to the data has been identified as a pathway to raise awareness and initiate dialogue between relevant stakeholders. Low-and middle-income …

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Prevalence of Hypertension in a rural community in southeast Nigeria; an opportunity for early intervention.

Birinus Ezeala‐Adikaibe, Nkeiruka Mbadiwe, Umeh Okafor, Monday Nwobodo et autres

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Implementation of a Non-Invasive Helmet Ventilation Solution for the Management of Severe COVID-19 Respiratory Disease in Nigeria: The CircumVent Project

Aima A. Ahonkhai, Aliyu Abdu, Olukemi Adekanmbi, Nnennaya Anthony Ajayi et autres

ABSTRACT Affordable novel strategies are needed to treat COVID-19 cases complicated by respiratory compromise in resource limited settings. We report a mixed-methods pre-post assessment of 1) the useability of CPAP/O2 helmet non-invasive ventilation (NIV) to treat COVID-19, at ∼ 1% the cost …

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The effect of physical exercise on ECG and quality of life of people living with type 2 diabetes. A systematic review protocol

Nwosu Ezinne, Ibeneme Samuel, Irem Franklin, Nnamdi Nwosu

Physical exercises.Outcome Quality of life Electro-cardiograph.Rationale: Diabetes is one of the chronic diseases that can affect life expectancy.It causes morbidity and reduces quality of life.Type 2 diabetes has been found to be associated with high prevalence of cardiovascular abnormalities which can s …

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P140 Does the length of symptoms of long covid affect perceived dyspnoea?

Alyce T Barnes, G Heppenstall-Harris, S Kimyongur, E Bruchez et autres

Introduction and Objective Long COVID or ongoing symptoms post-acute COVID infection can affect up to 20% of patients.1 Dyspnoea can be a cardinal symptom and have a significant impact on patients’ quality of life and ability to function in society. NHS England …

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