Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Lassa Fever Prevention Among Health Care Providers of Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH) Zaria.
Author(s): ABU A.; NUHU M.; JOSIAH E.; SULEIMAN I.A.; ISMAIL N.S.; KHADIJA U.; AISHA S.B.; SAMUEL F.S.
Institute(s): 1,5,6Ahmadu Bello University Medical Centre, ABUTH Zaria; 2Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, ABUTH ; 3Department of Human Anatomy, ABUTH; 4Department of Radiology, ABUTH; Department of Biological Sciences, ABUTH; 7Department of Radiology and Imaging, Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital, Yola.
Volume 8 / Issue 1
Abstract
The high virulence, significant mortality and morbidity and non-specific mode of presentation of Lassa fever (LF) has made it a disease of public health significance not just at the community level but also at an international level. Since the first reported outbreak, it is well documented that LF kills a disproportionate number of health workers involved in the management and care of patients in hospital settings. This study was carried out to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of LF prevention among health care providers in ABUTH, Zaria.
Number of Pages: 10
Number of Words: 4091
First Page: 49
Last Page: 58