Archives of Infectious Diseases & Therapy(AIDT)

Department of Health Professions, Faculty of Health and Education, Manchester Metropolitan Universit, UK

Publications

• Research Article   
  Awareness and Knowledge of Trachoma among Undergraduate Pharmacy Students: A Cross-Sectional Study
  Author(s): Chinelo Nneka Ikeanyi, Ngozi Prisca Onuigwe, Jane Osareme Ogugua* and Bilkisu Kuchazi
  
  Introduction: Trachoma disease remains a menace in Africa despite several awareness campaigns as part of global efforts of trachoma eradication in Africa. Limited access to health care services and knowledge of trachoma prevention is a limitation to its elimination in Africa. Pharmacists play a key role in patient care, disease control and prevention, patient education and counselling. Objectives: This study assessed the pharmacy students’ awareness and knowledge of trachoma since they are future healthcare professionals. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted on pharmacy students of University of Nigeria Nsukka with the aid of a structured questionnaire using a convenient sampling method. A two-sectioned questionnaire with 14-item questions was used for this study. The collected data was entered .. Read More»
  

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