European Journal of Preventive Medicine

Volume 7, Issue 3, May 2019

  • Association of Microalbuminuria with Abnormal Left Ventricular Geometry Patterns in Nigerian Normotensive Type 2 Diabetic Patients

    Taiwo Tolulope Shogade, Ime Okon Essien, Udeme Ekpenyong Ekrikpo, Idongesit Odudu Umoh, Clement Tom Utin, Akpabio Akanimo Akpabio, Joseph John Andy

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 3, May 2019
    Pages: 57-64
    Received: Mar. 25, 2019
    Accepted: Jul. 03, 2019
    Published: Jul. 17, 2019
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    Abstract: To compare left ventricular (LV) geometry patterns among normotensive type 2 diabetics (NT2DM) with normoalbuminuria, NT2DM with microalbuminuria and healthy controls. A cross-sectional study conducted at the medical outpatient department of a Teaching Hospital from January 2013 to March 2014. Sixty-three normoalbuminuric NT2DM, 71 microalbuminuric... Show More
  • Status of Sanitation Facilities and Hygiene Practices in Yakurr Local Government Area, Cross River State, Nigeria

    Ibiang Arikpo Oka, Nurudeen Sobowale Olaniran, Ozah Hosea Peter

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 3, May 2019
    Pages: 65-70
    Received: Jun. 06, 2019
    Accepted: Jul. 09, 2019
    Published: Jul. 26, 2019
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    Abstract: The study was a descriptive study, designed to describe the status of sanitation facilities and hygiene practices in Yakurr Local Government Area, Cross River State, Nigeria. Five communities were selected by simple random sampling for the study. Multi-stage random sampling technique which involved four stages was used to select 410 households and ... Show More