Browsing by Author "Anyanwu, Onyinye Uchenna"
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Publication A Case of Restricted Disclosure Due to Anticipatory Stigma and Shame In An 11year Old Survivor of Sexual Assault(Nepal Paediatric Society (JNPS), 2022) Anyanwu, Onyinye Uchenna; Uro-Chukwu, Henry Chukwuemeka; Obuna, JohnsonAbstract: Sexual violence a common form of GBV may often be hidden by survivors for reasons such as, shame, and anticipatory stigma. Myths, can make certain acts of sexual violence appear acceptable than peno-vaginal penetration. The effect of non or restricted disclosure is that clients may not receive complete care from the existing health systems. We report a case of restricted disclosure resulting from anticipatory stigma by a girl child who was sexually assaulted by a male neighbor.Publication Breastfeeding Practices as Observed in Those Attending a Teaching Hospital for Perinatal Care(Nepal Paediatric Society (JNPS), 2014) Anyanwu, Onyinye Uchenna; Ezeonu, Thecla Chinonyelum; Ezeanosike, Obumneme Beniah; Okike, Clifford OnuoraAbstract: Introduction: The promotion and support of breastfeeding is a global priority with benefits for maternal and infant health, especially in low-income and middle-income countries where the relevance for child survival is undisputed. Timely initiation of breastfeeding within one hour of birth, exclusive breastfeeding for six months with continued breastfeeding till 2years and beyond are important aspects of breast feeding for child survival. The objective of the study was to describe the practice and perception of breast feeding amongst mothers at the post natal wards of the Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki. Materials and Methods: This study was a questionnaire based cross sectional view of breastfeeding practices of mothers who received perinatal care at the Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki, Ebonyi, South Eastern Nigeria. Results: 16.1% initiated breastfeeding within one hour, while others initiated later for reasons like poor lactation (19.6%); too tired (15.4%); felt dirty after delivery (5.3%) and caesarean section. Exclusive breastfeeding was not the intention of 30.8% for reasons like, too demanding(15.4%); cannot satisfy baby (38.6%); spouse and relations would not accept (26.5%); Work/School schedule would not permit (13.6%). Mode of delivery and socioeconomic class were significantly associated with time of initiation. Neither maternal age nor parity significantly influenced the overall practice of breastfeeding. Conclusion: Few mothers practice correct breastfeeding in this tertiary health institution suggesting that more work to improve the knowledge and attitudes of mothers is required starting from the antenatal period.Publication Impact of Kangaroo Mother Care on Outcome of Very Low Birthweight Preterm Newborns in a Tertiary Hospital in Abakaliki, Nigeria Authors(Nepal Paediatric Society (JNPS), 2019) Ezeanosike, Obumneme; Daniyan, Olapeju; Anyanwu, Onyinye Uchenna; Asiegbu, Uzoma; Ezeonu, Chinonyelum; Onwe-Ogah, Emeka; Onyire, OnyireAbstract: Introduction: KMC was developed for care of preterm and low birth weight babies due to shortage of staff and inadequate incubator care enabling early discharge from the hospital for close follow-up at home. It is essential in resource-limited countries where there is epileptic power supply. Therefore, strengthening the evidence for KMC becomes imperative in these resource-limited and adverse cultural regions. Methods: The KMC register of the Newborn Special Care Baby Unit of a tertiary hospital was used to analyse records from January 2016 to February 2018. A total of 55 preterm babies enrolled into KMC were studied. The age and parity of the mother, sex, birth weight, admission and discharge temperatures and weights, duration of KMC per day was retrieved from the KMC register. Results: The mothers’ ages ranged from 18 to 40 years (mean 28.6 ± 6.2 years) with 34% being inexperienced first-time mothers and 10% grand multipara. The birth weights of the babies ranged from 0.9 kg to 2.5 kg. Primiparous women were more likely to do KMC for longer durations. A linear regression model showed that the duration of KMC was related to parity. (R2 = 0.12, p = 0.02). On average there was significant weight gain on discharge with a paired t-test (t = 5.881, df = 44) comparing the discharge and commencement weights showing a mean difference of 0.123 kg (CI 0.081 kg, 0.165 kg, p < 0.001). Conclusions: KMC impacts positively on all parameters of the extremely LBW and premature babies and the duration of KMC is positively associated with better outcome.Publication Prevalence of Wasting, Thinness, Stunting and Under-weight among Paediatric AIDS Patients in a Tertiary Centre(Nepal Paediatric Society (JNPS), 2016) Anyanwu, Onyinye Uchenna; Onyire, Benson Nnamdi; Daniyan, Faith W.Abstract: Introduction: Malnutrition is a common occurrence in HIV positive children. Its presence reflects the level of care the child receives as well as affects the outcome of their infection. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of various forms of malnutrition among HIV positive children. This was a Hospital based Cross-sectional study in HIV-positive children receiving care in FETHA. Material and Methods: using the WHO reference standards, we determined the prevalence of wasting, thinness, stunting and underweight in HIV-positive children receiving care in FETHA. Height and weight measurements of 89 HIV-positive children aged 0-18year old were taken. Socioeconomic stratification was done by Olusanya’s criteria. Results: The prevalence of wasting, thinness, stunting and underweight in HIV- positive children were 31(34.8%), 22(24.7%), 30(33.7%), and 33(37.1%) respectively. Age group and socioeconomic status were significantly associated with the various forms of malnutrition while gender and clinical stage of disease were not. Conclusion: There is still a high prevalence of acute and chronic malnutrition amongst paediatric-AIDS patients which is significantly more amongst adolescents and the lower socioeconomic class.