http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/631 Published Journal Articles from the department. 2026-04-05T21:15:45Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/2958 Risk Factors Associated With Retinal Diseases In The Jos University Teaching Hospital, Jos, Plateau State. ADEJOH, Mercy O 2023-05-01T00:00:00Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/2923 Predictors of Lassa Fever Mortality And Control Efforts In Plateau State, Nigeria ADEJOH, Mercy O; Okoh, Elizabeth Onyi; Zoaka, Ibrahim Ayuba; Agbo, Hadiza; Gomerep, Simji; Ode, Gloria Nengi Background Various public health response measures that have been put in place across Nigeria in recent years to control Lassa fever. However, many more cases are being reported with variations in mortality in different parts of the country including Plateau State. This study aimed to describe the predictors of Lassa fever mortality within the period of 2015-2019 and control efforts in Plateau State, Nigeria. Materials and Methods The study was a cross-sectional study employing the use of quantitative (records of Lassa fever cases in the state) and qualitative (key informant interviews of selected stakeholders) data. Analysis was carried out using IBM SPSS version 23. Logistic regression was used to determine the predictors of mortality and content analysis for qualitative data was done to describe the control efforts in the State. Results Lassa fever mortality rate for the period of study was 18.3% among all suspected and confirmed cases and was 43.4% among confirmed cases only. Age group, senatorial zone of residence and employment status were associated with mortality but only age group was a significant predictor of mortality (AOR=7.4; 95%CI 4.3– 21.7 for young adult and AOR=16.4; 95%CI 2.3–33.2 for middle aged when compared to children aged below 18 years). Control efforts are hinged on establishment of treatment centres and Emergency Operation Centre, surveillance, commodity supplies and mass education which come with challenges. Conclusion Lassa fever mortality remains high in Plateau state with the risk of dying associated with increasing age. Even with improvements in control efforts, there is need to further improve early case detection and management and also institute other preventive measures that will reduce mortality 2021-05-01T00:00:00Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/2922 The Eye and Covid-19 simplified for kids ADEJOH, Mercy O Animated 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/2921 Indications, output and types of eyelid surgeries in a tertiary eye care facility in Northern Nigeria: A review ADEJOH, Mercy O Background: The eyelid forms part of the anatomical structures that protect the eye. Eyelid surgeries can test the ingenuity of every surgeon who should not only address the obvious tissue deficit but must also restore the structure, function and cosmesis as much as is possible. We reviewed the indications, output and types of eyelid surgeries over a seven year period. Method: The minor and major surgical log books of the eye theatre were retrospectively reviewed to obtain information on all patients who had eyelid surgery within the study period. Patients' relevant biodata, preoperative diagnosis, date of surgery and type of surgery were obtained. The total number of minor ophthalmic surgeries within the study period was also computed. Results: 616 minor ophthalmic surgeries were performed. Eyelid surgeries were performed on 237 eyes of 221 persons, 121(54.8%) were males. Mean age was 30.3 ± 17.8 years. Eyelid lacerations, chalazia, and eyelid tumours accounted for 30%, 25.8%, 21% of all morbidities respectively. 249 eyelid surgeries were performed, 246 (98.8%) as minor procedures and 3(1.2%) as major procedures. Eyelid surgeries accounted for 39.9% of all minor ophthalmic surgeries. The main surgical procedures were eyelid repair, incision and curettage of chalazia and excision biopsies accounting for 29.7%, 26.1% and 21.7% of procedures respectively. These three accounted for an annual average of 74.9% of eyelid surgeries (p<0.001). Conclusion: Eyelid surgeries are fairly common. General ophthalmologists should be skilled in eyelid repairs. Our findings are of relevance to the emerging orbito oculoplastics subspecialty in Nigeria. Original article 2016-07-18T00:00:00Z