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Audit of availability and distribution of paediatric cardiology services and facilities in Nigeria.
Document Type
Academic Journal
Author
Ekure EN; Department of Paediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria.; Sadoh WE; Paediatric Cardiology Unit, Department of Child Health, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Nigeria. Email: sadohehi@yahoo.com.; Bode-Thomas F; Department of Paediatrics, University of Jos, Nigeria.; Orogade AA; Department of Paediatrics, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Nigeria.; Animasahun AB; Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Lagos State University College of Medicine, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria.; Ogunkunle OO; Division of Paediatric Cardiology, Department of Paediatrics, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.; Babaniyi I; Department of Paediatrics, National Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria.; Anah MU; Department of Paediatrics, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Nigeria.; Otaigbe BE; Department of Paediatrics, College of Health Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria.; Olowu A; Department of Paediatrics, Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu, Nigeria.; Okpokowuruk F; Department of Paediatrics, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Uyo, Nigeria.; Omokhodion SI; Division of Paediatric Cardiology, Department of Paediatrics, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.; Maduka OC; Department of Paediatrics, Federal Staff Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria.; Onakpoya UU; Surgery Unit, Bikets Medical Centre, Osogbo, Nigeria.; Adiele DK; Department of Paediatrics, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria.; Sani UM; Department of Paediatrics, Usmanu Danfodiyo Teaching Hosptial, Sokoto, Nigeria.; Asani M; Department of Paediatrics, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano City, Nigeria.; Yilgwan CS; Department of Paediatrics, University of Jos, Nigeria.; Daniels Q; Paediatrics Unit, Zankli Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria.; Uzodimma CC; Department of Paediatrics, Federal Medical Centres, Abeokuta, Nigeria.; Duru CO; Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.; Abdulkadir MB; Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.; Afolabi JK; Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.; Okeniyi JA; Department of Paediatrics, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
Source
Publisher: Clinics Cardive Pub Country of Publication: South Africa NLM ID: 101313864 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1680-0745 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 10159657 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Cardiovasc J Afr Subsets: MEDLINE
Subject
Language
English
Abstract
Background: Paediatric cardiac services in Nigeria have been perceived to be inadequate but no formal documentation of availability and distribution of facilities and services has been done.
Objective: To evaluate and document the currently available paediatric cardiac services in Nigeria.
Methods: In this questionnaire-based, cross-sectional descriptive study, an audit was undertaken from January 2010 to December 2014, of the personnel and infrastructure, with their distributions according to geopolitical zones of Nigeria.
Results: Forty-eight centres participated in the study, with 33 paediatric cardiologists and 31 cardiac surgeons. Echocardiography, electrocardiography and pulse oximetry were available in 45 (93.8%) centres while paediatric intensive care units were in 23 (47.9%). Open-heart surgery was performed in six (12.5%) centres. South-West zone had the majority of centres (20; 41.7%).
Conclusions: Available paediatric cardiac services in Nigeria are grossly inadequate and poorly distributed. Efforts should be intensified to upgrade existing facilities, establish new and functional centres, and train personnel.
Objective: To evaluate and document the currently available paediatric cardiac services in Nigeria.
Methods: In this questionnaire-based, cross-sectional descriptive study, an audit was undertaken from January 2010 to December 2014, of the personnel and infrastructure, with their distributions according to geopolitical zones of Nigeria.
Results: Forty-eight centres participated in the study, with 33 paediatric cardiologists and 31 cardiac surgeons. Echocardiography, electrocardiography and pulse oximetry were available in 45 (93.8%) centres while paediatric intensive care units were in 23 (47.9%). Open-heart surgery was performed in six (12.5%) centres. South-West zone had the majority of centres (20; 41.7%).
Conclusions: Available paediatric cardiac services in Nigeria are grossly inadequate and poorly distributed. Efforts should be intensified to upgrade existing facilities, establish new and functional centres, and train personnel.