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    Assessment of communication skills among Pharmacy students of the University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
    (J Basic Clin Pharm., 2011) Aina B.A; Ogunbiyi O.O
    BACKGROUND: Communication skill is the bridge between the pharmacists and the patient. Communication in health can contribute to all aspects of disease prevention and health promotion. In order to become successful pharmacists, one needs to possess excellent communication skills to serve clients. This study was conducted at the University of Lagos to assess communication skills of Pharmacy students. METHOD: The study was descriptive and cross sectional. It was carried out between May and July 2009. Questionnaires were used for data collection. The questionnaire had two sections - the bio data section and pre-formulated questions on communication skills which has three options and one of these is the best option. RESULTS: A total number of 125 respondents were involved in the study which included 25 students from 200level, 50 from 300level and 50 from 500 level. Majority of them were between 18-25 years old (89.6%). There were more females (71.2%) than males (28.8%). Also most of them were Christians (71.2%). Among the respondents, about 62% picked the best options as their answer while the rest picked other options. There was no statistical difference in the choice of best options between the different levels of study. CONCLUSIONS: It can be concluded from the results of this study that majority of Pharmacy Students at the University of Lagos had good communication skills and they will be able to discharge their duties as pharmacists when they eventually graduate.
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    Challenges to documentation among Community Pharmacists in Lagos State, Nigeria
    (Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, 2019) Aina B.A; Okoye N.V; Joda A.E.
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    Home management of acute diarrhea by under-five caregivers in Ikorodu LGA, Lagos State, Nigeria
    (West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacists, 2021) Ogbo P.U; Soremekun R.O; Aina B.A
    Background: Diarrhoea remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among under-five children globally especially in low and middle-income countries in spite of availability of effective treatment identified in oral rehydration salts (ORS) and zinc tablets. Families and communities have been identified as key stakeholders in the utilization of ORS/Zinc for the home management of diarrhoea. Objective: This study was set to assess the home management practices of caregivers in a sub urban community during acute diarrhoea episodes in under-five children. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional survey was done among 1236 under-five caregivers in Ikorodu LGA, Lagos State. Structured questionnaire was administered to these caregivers whose children had experienced diarrhoea within one month of survey. Data were coded and analyzed using SPSS version 23.0. Results: Five hundred and eighty-five caregivers carried out home management for the child within the first 24 hours of recognizing diarrhoea. Although 534 (91.3%) of these caregivers were aware of the use of ORS for diarrhoea, only 403 (68.9%) were aware of zinc and 394 (67.4%) were aware of ORS and zinc (ORS/Zinc) as combined therapy. While 237 (40.5%) caregivers attempted to use the combination, only 55 (9.2%) utilized it correctly. Furthermore, only 38 (6.5%) caregivers provided good home management by appropriately increasing fluid intake and continuing feeding in addition to administering ORS/Zinc. Conclusion: This study shows that home management of diarrhoea depicted by combined use of ORS and zinc, increased fluid intake and continued feeding by under-five caregivers in the study location is inadequate.
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    Knowledge and Awareness of Depression and its Management among Residents of Surulere Local Government Area (LGA), Lagos State, Nigeria
    (Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Biopharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos., 2019) Aina B.A; Olowoeshin A.F
    Background: Depression is a common mental disorder and the leading cause of disability for both males and females. It is projected to become the second most burdensome disease and the largest contributor to disease burden by 2020 and 2030 respectively. When depression is understood and identified early by the society, every individual developing the condition can seek timely intervention. Objective: To determine the knowledge, awareness and management of depression among residents of Surulere Local Government Area (LGA). Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among residents of Surulere LGA.A pretested 4-part questionnaire was administered to 423 residents of the LGA using a multi-stage sampling technique to elicit responses on their knowledge, awareness and management of depression. Data was collected over a period of 8 weeks and analysed using EPI INFO Version 7 Results: Response rate for this study was 86.1% and majority accurately identified the symptoms of depression (89.3%). About 95.0% and 97.8% of the respondents agreed that seeking professional care and talking to someone, respectively can help in the management of depression. More importantly, over 90.0% of all respondents exhibited good knowledge of depression and its management. A statistically significant association exists between respondents’ age, marital status, ethnic group, level of education and the overall level of knowledge and management of depression (p<0.01). Conclusion: Overall knowledge of depression and its management was good among the respondents. However, knowledge and attitude gaps still exist and interventions need to be made
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    Prescribing Practices in the Management of Childhood Diarrhoea in Primary Health Care Centres in a Sub-Urban Community in Nigeria
    (Journal of Community Medicine and Primary Health Care, 2019) Ogbo P.U; Soremekun R.O; Oyetunde O.O; Aina B.A
    Background: Childhood diarrhoea remains the second leading cause of morbidity and mortality among children under the age of five. Oral rehydration therapy and zinc tablets are the cornerstone for its management both at home and in the health facilities. Primary health care is the first level of contact of individuals and communities with the health care system and appropriate prescription is crucial for sustainable health benefits. This study assessed the prescribing pattern for childhood diarrhoea management and determined the appropriateness of treatment for acute watery diarrhoea without comorbidities in Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities in a sub-urban community in Nigeria. Methods: This descriptive study was done in 19 PHC facilities in Ikorodu Local Government Area of Lagos State, Nigeria. A retrospective review of 1271 prescriptions for diarrhoeal cases of children between 6 to 59 months was done using the records from the Outpatient Department register for a period of one year. Descriptive analysis was done. Results: From the cases reviewed, 1239 (97.5%) had acute watery diarrhoea (AWD), either alone 819 (64.4%), or with malaria/fever 347 (27.3%), cough/URTI 59 (4.6%), and other conditions 14 (1.1%). For cases of AWD alone, there were 499 (60.9%) prescriptions for ORS/Zinc, 249 (30.4%) for antibiotics and 203 (28.4%) for antimalarials. Antibiotic and antimalarial injections were also included in the prescriptions. Conclusion: This study found the prescription pattern for childhood diarrhoea to be inadequate with suboptimal prescriptions of ORS/Zinc. The prescriptions of antibiotics and antimalarials for acute watery diarrhoea was high and unnecessary.