A cross-sectional questionnaire was used to assess the level of awareness of the Baby Friendly Initiative among Home Economics teachers in Nigeria. Only 34.5 per cent of the teachers were able to… (More)
The objective of this study was to determine the exclusive breast-feeding practices, return of menstruation, sexual activity and contraceptive practices among breast-feeding mothers in the first six… (More)
OBJECTIVES
To determine how mothers treat common childhood symptoms before hospital attendance in Nnewi.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Information was obtained from 211 consecutive mothers on their… (More)
Malaria remains a major public health problem in most countries of the tropics with high morbidity and mortality. The toll of the disease is highest on the under-fives. The actions mothers take in… (More)
OBJECTIVE
To assess the Mantoux test reaction pattern in healthy BCG vaccinated Primary School Children aged 6 -10 years in Nnewi, South -East Nigeria.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Four primary schools… (More)
The objective of this study was to evaluate the MBJ20® transcutaneous bilirubinonometer by Beijing M&B Electronic Instrument Co. Ltd. (Beijing, China) in the assessment of severity of neonatal… (More)