International Journal on Disability and Human Development - Cephas Health Research Initiative Inc. https://cephashri.org Advancing Evidence. Building Healthier Communities Sat, 08 Nov 2025 04:55:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://cephashri.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/cropped-favicon-32x32.png International Journal on Disability and Human Development - Cephas Health Research Initiative Inc. https://cephashri.org 32 32 Attitudes of a snowballed sample of Nigerian hookah (shisha) smokers toward tobacco ban: A short report https://cephashri.org/publication/attitudes-of-a-snowballed-sample-of-nigerian-hookah-shisha-smokers-toward-tobacco-ban-a-short-report/ Fri, 08 Nov 2019 04:51:06 +0000 https://cephashri.org/?post_type=publication&p=1689 Secondhand shisha smoke exposure is a cause of tobacco-induced diseases. There is a need for the enforcement of the law against shisha smoking in public places. This study aims to explore the attitudes of active shisha smokers towards the ban on shisha smoking in public places in Nigeria. Methods: A snowballed sample of 45 active shisha smokers in Birnin Kebbi was interviewed using a self-administered questionnaire. Data collected were analyzed using the SPSS version 20 software. Results: The mean(±SD) age of the surveyed active shisha smokers was 25.8(±5.5) years, and 32 were males. Less than a third (11/45)had ever heard of the Nigeria tobacco ban law, while only a little above half were in support of the tobacco ban. Conclusion: The Nigeria tobacco ban law is not popular. Despite the fact that the surveyed subjects were active shisha smokers, a majority still supported the ban on shisha smoking in public places.

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]]> Secondhand shisha smoke exposure is a cause of tobacco-induced diseases. There is a need for the enforcement of the law against shisha smoking in public places. This study aims to explore the attitudes of active shisha smokers towards the ban on shisha smoking in public places in Nigeria. Methods: A snowballed sample of 45 active shisha smokers in Birnin Kebbi was interviewed using a self-administered questionnaire. Data collected were analyzed using the SPSS version 20 software. Results: The mean(±SD) age of the surveyed active shisha smokers was 25.8(±5.5) years, and 32 were males. Less than a third (11/45)had ever heard of the Nigeria tobacco ban law, while only a little above half were in support of the tobacco ban. Conclusion: The Nigeria tobacco ban law is not popular. Despite the fact that the surveyed subjects were active shisha smokers, a majority still supported the ban on shisha smoking in public places.

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]]> Orofacial injuries amongst commercial motorcyclists, drivers, and bus conductors in three rural communities, South-western Nigeria https://cephashri.org/publication/orofacial-injuries-amongst-commercial-motorcyclists-drivers-and-bus-conductors-in-three-rural-communities-south-western-nigeria/ Fri, 08 Nov 2019 04:46:31 +0000 https://cephashri.org/?post_type=publication&p=1686 Objectives: To determine the prevalence, pattern, and psychosocial impact of orofacial injuries among commercial motorcyclists, drivers, and bus conductors in rural Eruwa, Lanlate, and Igboora communities, Nigeria. Methods: A cross-sectional study was undertaken among 100 randomly selected study participants who resided in Eruwa, Lanlate and Igboora communities, Nigeria. A pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire was used to interview the consenting participants. Data was analysed using the SPSS version 16 software. Results: All the respondents were males and their mean (±SD) age was 32.22 (±8.79) years. The majority (77%) of them were married, 55% had secondary school education, and 62% were motorcyclists. Only 42% of the respondents had never consumed alcohol, while 90% had never consumed tobacco. When on highway, only 26 (72.2%) of the drivers use seat belt always, none of the bus conductors had ever used seat belt, and only 3 (4.8%) of the motorcyclists wear helmet always. Only eight (8%) and five (5%) study respondents had histories of automobile crash-related oral and facial injuries respectively.

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]]> Objectives: To determine the prevalence, pattern, and psychosocial impact of orofacial injuries among commercial motorcyclists, drivers, and bus conductors in rural Eruwa, Lanlate, and Igboora communities, Nigeria. Methods: A cross-sectional study was undertaken among 100 randomly selected study participants who resided in Eruwa, Lanlate and Igboora communities, Nigeria. A pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire was used to interview the consenting participants. Data was analysed using the SPSS version 16 software. Results: All the respondents were males and their mean (±SD) age was 32.22 (±8.79) years. The majority (77%) of them were married, 55% had secondary school education, and 62% were motorcyclists. Only 42% of the respondents had never consumed alcohol, while 90% had never consumed tobacco. When on highway, only 26 (72.2%) of the drivers use seat belt always, none of the bus conductors had ever used seat belt, and only 3 (4.8%) of the motorcyclists wear helmet always. Only eight (8%) and five (5%) study respondents had histories of automobile crash-related oral and facial injuries respectively.

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]]> The roles of physical therapists in mass casualty incidents https://cephashri.org/publication/the-roles-of-physical-therapists-in-mass-casualty-incidents/ Fri, 08 Nov 2019 04:41:21 +0000 https://cephashri.org/?post_type=publication&p=1683 A mass casualty incident (MCI) is defined as an incident which generates more patients at one time than locally available resources can manage using routine procedures and requires exceptional emergency arrangements and additional or extraordinary assistance. Mass casualty, following a disaster, is usually associated with diverse kinds of injuries which could lead to death of those individuals involved. A lot of interventions are applied to minimize the negative consequences resulting from MCI on man; also healthcare providers such as emergency doctors, nurses, and physical therapists, amongst others, can help provide relief to such victims. Physical therapists play vital roles in the: prevention of MCI, preparedness against MCI, relief and recovery of victims of MCI, and rehabilitation of MCI victims.

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]]> A mass casualty incident (MCI) is defined as an incident which generates more patients at one time than locally available resources can manage using routine procedures and requires exceptional emergency arrangements and additional or extraordinary assistance. Mass casualty, following a disaster, is usually associated with diverse kinds of injuries which could lead to death of those individuals involved. A lot of interventions are applied to minimize the negative consequences resulting from MCI on man; also healthcare providers such as emergency doctors, nurses, and physical therapists, amongst others, can help provide relief to such victims. Physical therapists play vital roles in the: prevention of MCI, preparedness against MCI, relief and recovery of victims of MCI, and rehabilitation of MCI victims.

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]]> Prescription errors in clinical medicine: A wake-up call to a more meticulous physical therapy practice https://cephashri.org/publication/prescription-errors-in-clinical-medicine-a-wake-up-call-to-a-more-meticulous-physical-therapy-practice/ Fri, 08 Nov 2019 04:35:12 +0000 https://cephashri.org/?post_type=publication&p=1680 Prescription errors are global issue of public health importance as it presents with adverse effects, which have profound implications for patients, families, and healthcare providers. It is a primary cause of patient morbidity and mortality, however, deaths are only the tip of the iceberg, there is costly and prolonged hospital stays and some individuals may never fully recover to their premorbid status. This is also compounded by the need to prescribe for an ageing population with increasingly complex medical needs and the introduction of many new medications. Just as errors are common to other healthcare practices, physiotherapy practice can lead to errors. However, many physiotherapists consider physiotherapy interventions to have little or no potential harm on patients.

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]]> Prescription errors are global issue of public health importance as it presents with adverse effects, which have profound implications for patients, families, and healthcare providers. It is a primary cause of patient morbidity and mortality, however, deaths are only the tip of the iceberg, there is costly and prolonged hospital stays and some individuals may never fully recover to their premorbid status. This is also compounded by the need to prescribe for an ageing population with increasingly complex medical needs and the introduction of many new medications. Just as errors are common to other healthcare practices, physiotherapy practice can lead to errors. However, many physiotherapists consider physiotherapy interventions to have little or no potential harm on patients.

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]]> Alcohol use among commercial drivers in a caliphate city: A brief survey https://cephashri.org/publication/alcohol-use-among-commercial-drivers-in-a-caliphate-city-a-brief-survey/ Fri, 08 Nov 2019 04:29:51 +0000 https://cephashri.org/?post_type=publication&p=1677 Alcohol consumption is responsible for approximately 3.3 million deaths annually and it also accounts for 5.1% of the global burden of disease and injury. This study aims to survey a sample of public motorists in Sokoto City on recent alcohol use and knowledge of the health hazards associated with alcohol use. Methods: This study was a cross-sectional survey conducted among 280 public motorists. Study tool was an interviewer-administered questionnaire. Data collected was analyzed using the SPSS Version 20 Software. Results: All the 280 (100%) respondents were males with the mean age (±SD) of 40.63 (±10.09) years. Only 10.7% of the respondents consumed alcohol two weeks prior to their participation in this study. No statistically significant relationship was observed between recent alcohol use and age distribution of the respondents.

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]]> Alcohol consumption is responsible for approximately 3.3 million deaths annually and it also accounts for 5.1% of the global burden of disease and injury. This study aims to survey a sample of public motorists in Sokoto City on recent alcohol use and knowledge of the health hazards associated with alcohol use. Methods: This study was a cross-sectional survey conducted among 280 public motorists. Study tool was an interviewer-administered questionnaire. Data collected was analyzed using the SPSS Version 20 Software. Results: All the 280 (100%) respondents were males with the mean age (±SD) of 40.63 (±10.09) years. Only 10.7% of the respondents consumed alcohol two weeks prior to their participation in this study. No statistically significant relationship was observed between recent alcohol use and age distribution of the respondents.

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]]> Disability in North Africa: Prevalence, pattern, and recommendations: Prevalence, pattern, and recommendations https://cephashri.org/publication/disability-in-north-africa-prevalence-pattern-and-recommendations-prevalence-pattern-and-recommendations/ Fri, 08 Nov 2019 04:19:14 +0000 https://cephashri.org/?post_type=publication&p=1674 Disability can be described as a condition encapsulating impairments, activity limitation and participation restriction. This study aims to do a comparative analysis on the prevalence, socio-demographic distribution and distribution patterns of disability among the people living in the member nations of the northern region of Africa. Methods: This study was an original research conducted on the population of people living with disability in North Africa. Secondary data obtained from the most recent national housing and population surveys released by the statistics bureau of the member countries of the northern region of Africa were utilized for this study. Results: The findings from this study reveals that Libya has the highest prevalence rate of disabled (5.8%); Sudan has the highest population of disabled (1,854,985); Algeria has the highest disabled male population (1,300,689); and Sudan has the highest disabled children population (387,692).

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]]> Disability can be described as a condition encapsulating impairments, activity limitation and participation restriction. This study aims to do a comparative analysis on the prevalence, socio-demographic distribution and distribution patterns of disability among the people living in the member nations of the northern region of Africa. Methods: This study was an original research conducted on the population of people living with disability in North Africa. Secondary data obtained from the most recent national housing and population surveys released by the statistics bureau of the member countries of the northern region of Africa were utilized for this study. Results: The findings from this study reveals that Libya has the highest prevalence rate of disabled (5.8%); Sudan has the highest population of disabled (1,854,985); Algeria has the highest disabled male population (1,300,689); and Sudan has the highest disabled children population (387,692).

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