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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
Diagnostic proficiency and reporting of Lassa fever by physicians in Osun State of Nigeria
BMC Infectious Diseases, Volume 14, No. 1, Article 344, Year 2014
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Description
Background: Lassa fever is highly contagious and commonly results in death. It is therefore necessary to diagnose and report any suspected case of Lassa fever to facilitate preventive strategies. This study assessed the preparedness of physicians in the diagnosis and reporting of Lassa fever.Methods: The study design was descriptive cross-sectional. The consenting medical doctors completed a self-administered questionnaire on the diagnosis and reporting of Lassa fever. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used in data analyses.Results: One hundred seventy-five physicians participated in the study. The mean age was 41.5 ± 10.9 years (range, 24-75 years). Most of the physicians were male (78.9%) and had practiced medicine ≥ 20 years (51.5%). Most of the physicians had a good knowledge regarding the diagnosis and reporting of Lassa fever; however, none of the physicians had ever diagnosed or reported a suspected case. Predictors of good knowledge include male sex, not practicing at a secondary health care level and post graduation year more than 20 years.Conclusion: There is disparity in knowledge and practices of physicians regarding the diagnosis and reporting of Lassa fever. © 2014 Olowookere et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.
Authors & Co-Authors
Olowookere, Samuel Anu
Nigeria, Ife
Obafemi Awolowo University
Fatiregun, Akinola Ayoola
Nigeria, Ibadan
University of Ibadan
Gbolahan, Olalere Omoyosola
Nigeria, Ibadan
University of Ibadan
Adepoju, Ebenezer Gbenga
Nigeria, Osogbo
State Specialist Hospital
Statistics
Citations: 16
Authors: 4
Affiliations: 3
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1186/1471-2334-14-344
e-ISSN:
14712334
Research Areas
Health System And Policy
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Quantitative
Study Locations
Nigeria
Participants Gender
Male