Bilkisu Gulma Abubakar

Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital · Department of Community Medicine

Background: Maternal mortality has remained high in northern Nigeria despite decades of effort aimed at reducing it. The number of women who deliver in Emergency Obstetric Care (EmONC) facilities is low. This study explored the barriers to utilizing Basic EmONC services in Jigawa State. Methods: A qualitative study was conducted among mothers of ch...

Background: Malnutrition is a major cause of morbidity and mortality amongst children under 5 years of age (U-5s) globally, with lower- and middle-income countries being the most affected. It was estimated that about 2 million children in Nigeria suffer from severe acute malnutrition. The National Nutrition and Health Survey of 2018 revealed that t...

There are few studies on the awareness and uptake of cervical cancer (Ca Cervix) screening services among Female Sex Workers (FSWs) in Nigeria despite the increased risk of Ca Cervix among FSWs and the potential benefit of early screening. The study aimed to assess the awareness, uptake, barriers to and predictors of uptake of Ca Cervix screening s...

Background: The control of the COVID-19 pandemic necessitated the use of stringent control measures such as lockdowns by many countries of the world. This predisposed people in relationships to intimate partner violence (IPV). This study aimed to assess the prevalence and forms of intimate partner violence against both men and women in Nigeria duri...

Background: Nigeria's total fertility rate has remained high despite decades of family planning (FP) programmes. Studies have identified men as barriers to the use of contraceptives by women. The study aimed to explore and compare the knowledge of FP, perception of FP, male involvement (MI) in FP, barriers and facilitators to MI in FP among men in...

Background: Nigeria has one of the fastest-growing populations in the world due to its high fertility rate coupled with a low contraceptive prevalence rate (CPR) which is currently 17%. One of the factors responsible for this is a lack of male involvement (MI) in family planning (FP). Aim: This study was conducted to determine and compare the level...

The study was aimed at assessing the knowledge, attitude and practice of informed consent among medical doctors in Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria in North-western Nigeria. A descriptive cross- sectional study design was used to select 185 medical doctors in March 2011 in a tertiary centre of excellence and referral in North-wester...

Background: Lack of male involvement in family planning (FP) has been highlighted as one of the factors responsible for the low contraceptive prevalence rate in Nigeria. Male involvement in family planning can lead to contraceptive uptake and enhance the effective and continued use of contraceptive methods. Aim: This study aimed to assess male invo...

Background: Although large families are desired in Nigeria, women tend to want fewer children than men but are often unable to limit or space childbirth due to gender dynamics within relationships. Studies have identified men as a significant barrier to the use of contraceptives by their wives. The study explored married men’s knowledge and percept...

Background: Hospital associated infections (HAIs) remain a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. And despite the simplicity of hand hygiene practice, an important preventive measure that has been proven to reduce the risk of acquiring and transmitting HAIs, Health care workers (HCW) compliance with the recommendations is of serious concern....

Introduction: The use of family planning (FP) methods has remained low in Nigeria despite the high fertility rate and unmet need; partly because men are excluded in FP programs. Most studies on FP were carried out among married women and information about men was acquired from their wives. Unfortunately, such information may not be accurate. Aims:...

Background: Cigarette smoke contains many carcinogens, and the negative health consequences associated with cigarette smoking are shared and suffered by the passive non-smokers. Objective: To assess secondhand smoke exposure pattern and knowledge, attitude and perception of exposure harm among non-Smokers in Sokoto metropolis. Material and Methods:...