Browsing by Author "Adesina OA"

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    Indoor levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from environment tobacco smoke of public bars
    (2021) Adesina OA; Nwogu AS; Sonibare JA
    In this work level of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAHs) from indoor Environment Tobacco Smoke (ETS) of pubic bars in Nigeria was investigated. Indoor air samples were obtained from different public bars using Polyurethane foam (PUF) passive samplers. Analysis of PAHs was carried out using GC-MS operated in selected ion monitoring mode. Result showed the average concentration range of 2.71–9.69 ng/m3 while the ∑ 16 PAHs range from 43.43 to 155.11 ng/m3. The incremental lifetime cancer risk (ILCR) values from inhalation of PAHs in these bars ranged from 2.4×10−7−5.2×10−7 while non-carcinogenic risk, Hazard Quotient (HQ) ranged from 2×10−4−4.5×10−4. Although these values are lower than WHO permissible limit, nevertheless the study underscores the danger associated with the inhalation of ETS in the public bars in Nigeria.
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    Perception and Practice of Emergency Contraception among Female Undergraduates of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria
    (2009) Bello FA; Olayemi O; Fawole AO; Ogunbode OO; Sobukunola T; Adesina OA; Aimakhu C; Okunlola MA
    Objective To assess perception and level of proper utilization of emergency contraception (EC) among female undergraduates. Methods Cross-sectional questionnaire study was performed on 383 female undergraduates in Nigeria in June 2006. Data analysis was with χ-square test and logistic regressions (P<0.05). Results One hundred and five (48.2%) had been sexually exposed. Only 32 (30.5%) used regular contraception. Seventy-three (24.3%) female undergraduates were aware of EC. Only 29 (7.6%) had used EC before. Most would not use emergency contraceptive drugs in future due to lack of awareness (64.8%), and fear for future fertility and of drugs being injurious to health. Use of EC was associated with awareness of correct interval for use (OR=9.1; 95%CI: 2.1-39.9). Conclusion There is poor knowledge about EC and poor use, while significant need remains. Most knowledge was acquired from peers and inaccurate. Peer educators are important and professionals' knowledge needs improvement.