Rabiu Ibrahim Jalo's research while affiliated with Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital and other places

Publications (15)

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Background Sustained viral suppression in HIV is essential to minimize drug resistance, reduce secondary transmission and improve health outcomes necessary to achieve the UNAIDS 95-95-95 strategy. There is dearth of information on viral suppression among adults in Nigeria. Identifying correlates of sustained viral suppression will inform treatment...
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Context: There is a growing concern regarding increasing cases of kidney diseases in Jigawa state, with most conditions requiring hemodialysis or other forms of renal replacement therapy. Aim: This study aimed to find the magnitude, distribution, socio‑demographic, and other factors associated with hemodialysis in Jigawa state, Northwest Nigeria. M...
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Background: Fire outbreak in business places can result in losses in production, unemployment, morbidity and mortality and significant psycho-social problems Objective:This study aimed to determine the prevalence, socio-demographic and other factors associated with fire outbreaks amongst traders in Kwari market, Kano state. Methodology: A descripti...
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Background: Increasing consumption of vended foods may pose a significant public health threat associated with food‑borne illnesses. Objectives: The study assessed and compared the determinants of personal hygiene practices among street food vendors and canteen food handlers in a commercial city of northwestern Nigeria. Materials and Methods: Using...
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Background: Over consumption of energy drinks (EDs) is a global public health concern because of its potential health consequence. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the prevalence and factors associated with ED consumption amongst undergraduate students in Kano, Northwest Nigeria. Methodology: A descriptive cross‑sectional study design was...
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Background: Accepting antenatal care (ANC) interventions such as long-lasting insecticides treated nets (ITNs), folic acid, sulphodoxine/pyrimethamine and Tetanus toxoid prophylaxis injection, and adhering to recommended guidelines are associated with significant reduction of maternal and infant mortality and morbidity in developing countries inclu...
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Compliance with recommended hand hygiene among healthcare providers is important in the prevention of morbidity and mortality associated with hospital-acquired infections including drug resistant microorganisms. This study aimed to determine the reported knowledge and hand hygiene practices among healthcare workers in Specialist Hospitals in Kano,...
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1 2 3 1 1 2 2 4 Ibrahim RJ, Kwaku AA, Suleiman H, Tsiga-Ahmed FI, Amole TG, Ibrahim UM, Yahaya KI, Abdulkarim AM Background: Disclosure of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) sero-status to sexual partners, family and friends is essential in preventing HIV transmission. An array of benefits has been associated with disclosure; such as early referral...
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Ibrahim RJ, Kwaku AA, Suleiman H, Tsiga-Ahmed FI, Amole TG, Ibrahim UM, Yahaya KI, Abdulkarim AM Background: Disclosure of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) sero-status to sexual partners, family and friends is essential in preventing HIV transmission. An array of benefits has been associated with disclosure; such as early referral to care and tre...