• Tuberculosis and diabetes in Nigerian patients with and without HIV 

  BIMBA, J S (INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES, 2017-06-16)

  Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) and HIV increase the risk of tuberculosis (TB). The frequency of DM among patients with TB with and without HIV is poorly documented in many low- and middle income countries. ...
• Physical and Microbiological Quality of Drinking Water Sources in Gwafan Community, Plateau State, Nigeria 

  BIMBA, J S; Bimba, J.S (2016-01-01)

  Access to safe drinking water remains a target for many developing countries with an ever expanding population. This study aimed to identify drinking water sources in a community of Jos North and determine certain physical ...
• HEALTHCARE WORKERS’ PERSPECTIVES ON FACILITY PREPAREDNESS FOR LASSA FEVER CONTROL IN PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA: A QUALITATIVE STUDY 

  BIMBA, J S; IZE, Anuoluwapo Osagie (EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL AND MEDICAL RESEARCH (EJPMR), 2020-07-12)

  Introduction: Lassa fever is an acute viral haemorrhagic fever caused by the Lassa virus and an epidemic-prone disease. Plateau State has consistently recorded a significant number of new cases of Lassa fever. Healthcare ...
• Fujifilm SILVAMP TB-LAM for the Diagnosis of Tuberculosis in Nigerian Adults 

  BIMBA, J S; OKOEDOH, Osazuwa (JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE, 2021-06-06)

  Abstract: There is a need for diagnostics for tuberculosis (TB) that are easy to use, able to screen non sputum samples, and able to provide rapid results for the management of both immunocompromised and immunocompetent ...
• Modeling the Risk Assessment of COVID-19 Pandemic in Bingham University of Nigeria 

  BIMBA, J S; EMMANUEL, Azuaba; YUSUF, Musa; ONIORE, Jonathan Ojarikre (INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL BIOSTATISTIC AND BIOMETRICS, 2021-07-28)

  COVID-19 virus has spread everywhere in Africa and to the 36 states of Nigeria, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The outbreak of COVID-19 in Lagos, since February 27, 2020 has generated 158,506 confirmed ...
• Infection Prevention and Control Practices of Public and Private Health Facilities in Federal Capital Territory Abuja, Experience during COVID-19 Pandemic 

  BIMBA, J S (JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY MEDICINE & PUBLIC HEALTH, 2023-06-05)

  Background: Adherence to Infection prevention and control standard practice protocol is critical in minimizing the risk of contracting COVID-19 infection among healthcare workers. With the increasing trend of nosocomial ...
• Pooling sputum samples for Xpert® MTB/RIF and Xpert® Ultra testing for TB diagnosis 

  BIMBA, J S; ADEKEYE, O A (PUBLIC HEALTH ACTION (PHA), 2023-03)

  BACKGROUND: The use of molecular amplification as says for TB diagnosis is limited by their costs and cartridge stocks. Pooling multiple samples to test them together is reported to have similar accuracy to individual ...
• Assessment of Awareness And Knowledge of Pentavalent Vaccine Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care in a Tertiary Hospital In Jos North Local Government, Plateau State, Nigeria 

  BIMBA, John S (BRITISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCE(BJMHS), 2019-07-01)

  Background: Immunization prevents debilitating illness and disability and saves millions of lives every year. It is one of the most powerful and cost effective of all public health interventions. Pentavalent vaccine is a ...
• The Pandemonium of Cysticercosis in Human 

  JOHN, Bimba (IntechOpen, 2023-07)

  The pandemonium of cysticercosis in human has pulled the focus of WHO to develop a guideline and promote actions to prevent the causes of epilepsy by taenia worms affecting human health, leading to stigmatization and ...
• Effectiveness of Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA) In the Management of First Trimester Miscarriage: Experience in a Specialist Centre in North-Eastern Nigeria 

  JOHN, Bimba S (Port Harcourt Medical Journal, 2009)

  Background: Safe management of abortion with an easy, simple and effective procedure is mandatory to minimise abortion related morbidities and mortalities. Aim: To assess the pattern of presentation of cases of first ...
• Insecticide Treated Nets: Perception And Practice Among Pregnant Women Accessing Antenatal Services At A Tertiary Hospital In Awka, Nigeria 

  OKAFOR, Kingsley C (Pyrex Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences, 2017-03)

  Malaria is an endemic disease in Nigeria with its greatest adverse effects on pregnant women and under-five children. Use of insecticide treated net (ITN) is one of the measures for combating malaria. The aim of this ...
• SUBSTANCE ABUSE AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN AN URBAN AND A RURAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA 

  OKAFOR, Kingsley C (International Journal for Medical Science, 2016-05)

  INTRODUCTION: Substance abuse refers to the harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances including alcohol, opioids, cannabinoids, hypnotics, cocaine, hallucinogens, tobacco, caffeine, nicotine. A psychoactive ...
• Household Waste Management; Voices of Residents of Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria 

  OKAFOR, Kingsley C (Journal of Environmental Protection,, 2015-12)

  Background: Waste management is the generation, prevention, characterization, monitoring, treatment, handling, reuse and residual disposition of social waste. The various methods of waste disposal include: recycling, ...
• Assessment of infant feeding patterns among nursing mothers in Aguata and Anaocha Local Government Areas in Anambra State, Nigeria 

  OKAFOR, Kingsley C (International Research Journal of Public and Environmental Health, 2015-12)

  Infant feeding is the cornerstone in infant and childhood survival strategy. This study was carried out to determine infant feeding patterns in Aguata (urban) and Anaocha (rural) Local Government Areas (LGAs). This was ...
• Knowledge of Hepatitis B Virus Infection and Hepatitis B Vaccination Among Medical Students in a Tertiary Hospital in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria 

  OKAFOR, Kingsley C (European Journal of Applied Sciences, 2023-12-25)

  Background: Hepatitis B virus is a potentially fatal infection that is one of the major public health problems around the world. It is important to affirm that medical students are future health care workers, and they ...
• Epworth Sleepiness Scale In Assessment of Sleepiness and Fatigue Among Commercial Long Distance Drivers In Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria 

  OKAFOR, Kingsley C (Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health Reports, 2023-07)

  Introduction: Sleepiness and fatigue occur commonly among drivers, especially those who commute long hours to meet set targets and schedules. Sleepiness, fatigue, and other impairments in concentration and attention can ...
• Adolescent Perception and Attitude Toward Mental Disorders: A Survey Among Adolescents in an Urban Area in The Federal Capital Territory, Abuj 

  OKAFOR, Kingsley C (British Journal of Healthcare and Medical Research, 2023-06-25)

  Background: Generally, there is limited public understanding of mental illness, and there are certain misconceptions regarding those who suffer from mental disorders. They cut across cultures, periods, and religions. ...
• Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT) In Assessing Alcohol Use Disorder Among Commercial Long-Distance Truck Drivers In Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria 

  OKAFOR, Kingsley C (Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health Reports, 2023-07-27)

  Introduction: Nigeria has also reported the everyday use of alcohol among commercial and long-distance vehicle drivers. This can lead to an alcohol use disorder among this occupational group. This study seeks to assess ...
• ADOLESCENT BELIEFS TOWARDS MENTAL DISORDERS: A SURVEY AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN A SECONDARY SCHOOL IN ABUJA MUNICIPAL AREA COUNCIL, FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, ABUJA, NIGERIA 

  OKAFOR, Kingsley C (WORLD JOURNAL OF ADVANCE HEALTHCARE RESEARCH, 2023-06-25)

  Background: Beliefs about mental illness shape individuals’ behaviour towards people with mental illness. Adolescents and young adults are susceptible to developing a mental disorder comes with the unwillingness to ...
• Help-Seeking Behaviour and Preferences for Mental Disorders Among of Adolescents in an Urban District in Abuja, Nigeria 

  OKAFOR, Kingsley C (International Journal of Research in Medical and Clinical Science, 2023)

  Background: Help seeking actions and preferences are important in mental health because mental illnesses are treatable and manageable, and persons dealing with them can lead normal lives. This study seeks to assess the ...

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