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N Awofeso

Publications and source records attributed to N Awofeso.

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PubMed1995

Effect of socio-cultural beliefs on patients' perception of leprosy. The gender factor.

A study to determine the gender factor in the effect of socio-cultural beliefs on patients' perceptions of leprosy was conducted with the participation of 293 leprosy patients in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Results indicate that, contrary to popular belief, the male model is not the single interpretative model for leprosy as far as socio-cultural aspects are concerned. These differences are analysed and appropriate suggestions made.

Adult↗
PubMed1994

The patient as a starting point for health education in leprosy control.

The current strategy for leprosy control remains the early diagnosis and effective treatment of leprosy patients with multi-drug therapy (MDT), together with the prevention and/or limitation of disabilities. This paper proposes patients-centred health education strategies that may help in the goal of eliminating leprosy as a public health problem by the year 2000, in leprosy endemic countries like Nigeria.

Attitude to Health↗
PubMed1993

Inventory of skin smear practices in 6 leprosy control programmes in Nigeria.

A study of slit skin smear (SSS) examination practices in 6 Nigerian Leprosy Control Programmes was undertaken to assess the quality of smearing, staining and reading. Results indicated that the standard of SSS practices fall below the ideal. There is a great need for training as well as supervision and support of laboratory staff if this deplorable situation is to be improved.

Bacteriological Techniques↗
PubMed1992

Appraisal of the knowledge and attitude of Nigerian nurses toward leprosy.

The attitudes of nurses toward leprosy are studied and in this paper. The findings show that their knowledge of leprosy is lacking and that they also fear leprosy. This study recommends that leprosy should be included in the basic nursing curriculum in order to increase awareness and to decrease the stigma of leprosy.

Attitude of Health Personnel↗