Objective Suicidal behaviour is seen in the context of a variety of mental disorders and while many believe that, suicide has become a serious matter in both developed and developing countries. This study aimed to evaluate the associated factors of suicidal ideation (SI) and attempt (SA) among Nigerian adults. Method The data were collected from Federal Medical Center Birnin Kebbi and the Ministry of Health and Welfare in Kebbi State, a nationally representative sample recruited using a multi-stage clustered probability design. Results Female, divorced/widowed, lower education and lower-income were associated with SI and SA (OR=1.56 CI=1.31–1.97, OR=1.91 CI=1.09–3.31). In particular, the effect of age on SI presented a reverse pattern based on gender; there was a positive association for men and a negative association for women. Conclusions: This study suggested that low education, low incomes, marital status and age were predominantly associated with the prevalence of SI and SA in women than men.
Globally, there are over 500,000 new cases of cervical cancer annually and over 270,000 deaths, accounting for 9% of female cancer deaths. 85% of cases occur in developing countries and Africa. The study focuses on assessing the knowledge and utilization of cervical cancer screening services among women in Kebbi state. Descriptive survey study utilized validated questionnaire developed by the researcher, 400 questionnaires were administered to women in Area who met the inclusion criteria using a systematic random sampling technique. Questionnaires were retrieved from respondent after successful completion. Data collection spanned a period of 14days. Data collected were coded and fed into computer using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS version 21.0). Descriptive statistics such as frequencies, proportions and confidence intervals were compared using the chi-square tests as appropriate. A P-value <0.05 was confidence statistically significance. The findings of the study revealed 71.3% of respondents were to be aware a cervical cancer and screening services but the rate of utilization is very low. There is a significant association between knowledge and utilization of cervical cancer screening services where P<0.002, a significant association exist between barrier and knowledge of cervical cancer screening, furthermore a significant association exist between the barriers and utilization of cervical cancer screening services. The identified barriers are in conclusion, public enlightment and motivation could reduce the burden of cervical cancer in the society.
Cervical cancer is the most common malignancies among females worldwide especially women of reproductive age, cervical cancer is one of the most preventable of all cancers through prophylactic human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination and cervical screening. The study focuses on assessing the knowledge of cervical cancer screening services among women in farin tanki area Argungu. Descriptive survey study utilized validated questionnaire developed by the researcher, 400 questionnaires were administered to women in Farin Tanki area Argungu who met the inclusion criteria using a systematic random sampling technique. Questionnaires were retrieved from respondent after successful completion. Data collection spanned a period of 14days. Data collected were coded and fed into computer using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS version 21.0). Descriptive statistics such as frequencies, proportions and confidence intervals were compared using the chi-square tests as appropriate. A P-value <0.05 was confidence statistically significance. The findings of the study revealed 71.3% of respondents were to be aware a cervical cancer and screening services. There is a significant association between knowledge and utilization of cervical cancer screening services where P<0.002, a significant association exist between barrier and knowledge of cervical cancer screening.
Background: Depression is a common mental disorder (CMD) with significant contributions to the burden of disease. It can lead to high social, economic and individual costs because it accounts for onethird of the days missed at work and a fifth of all primary health-care appointment. Objective: We aimed to explore the prevalence of and risk factors for depressive symptoms among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) receiving antiretroviral treatment (ART) in Kebbi State, Nigeria. Method: A cross-sectional study evaluating adult PLWHA receiving ART in three designated clinical hospitals was conducted. The validated Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) was used to assess depressive symptoms, ineligible participants. Result: Multinomial regression analysis was used to explore the risk factors for depressive symptoms. 348 participants were finally included in all analyses. 40.3% were found to have depressive symptoms with 13.7% having mild depressive symptoms and 26.6% having moderate to severe depressive symptoms. Conclusion:The results of multinomial regression analysis suggested that being married or living with a partner, recent experience of ART-related side effects, and/or history of HCV infection were positively associated with mild depressive symptoms, while increasing age was positively associated with moderate to severe depressive symptoms.
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