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Journal article
Noma disease among internally displaced persons in Northeast Nigeria: a retrospective descriptive study
Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease, Vol.11, pp.1-6
2024
Abstract
Background:
Recently recognized by the World Health Organization as a neglected tropical disease, Noma, an acute and destructive gangrenous disease affecting the gums and facial structures within the oral cavity, has a high mortality rate if untreated.
Objectives:
To investigate the prevalence and impact of Noma among internally displaced populations in Northeastern Nigeria.
Design:
A retrospective study.
Methods:
This retrospective study investigates the prevalence and impact of Noma among internally displaced populations in Northeastern Nigeria. Noma is endemic in Northern Nigeria, Africa, and its occurrence has been linked to extreme poverty, malnutrition, poor hygiene, and inadequate healthcare – conditions exacerbated by the ongoing Boko Haram conflict.
Results:
The retrospective descriptive cross-sectional analysis of 17 cases reveals a median age of 8 years, with most of the patients being children who suffer significant social stigmas, such as difficulties in speaking, eating, and social integration, including reduced school attendance and marital prospects.
Conclusion:
The study highlights the urgent need for comprehensive research into the etiology of Noma and its socio-economic impact. It emphasizes the necessity for early and effective intervention strategies, particularly in conflict-stricken areas with limited healthcare access.
Details
- Title
- Noma disease among internally displaced persons in Northeast Nigeria: a retrospective descriptive study
- Authors
- Mohammed A S Abdullahi - University of MaiduguriMuhammad R Balarabe - University of CambridgeJennifer A Tyndall - American University of NigeriaFaith O Alele - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health - Public HealthAbdulrazaq G Habib - Bayero University KanoOyelola A Adegboye (Corresponding Author) - Charles Darwin University
- Publication details
- Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease, Vol.11, pp.1-6
- Publisher
- Sage Publications Ltd.
- Date published
- 2024
- DOI
- 10.1177/20499361241261269
- ISSN
- 2049-937X; 2049-9361
- Copyright note
- © The Author(s), 2024. This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) which permits non-commercial use, reproduction and distribution of the work without further permission provided the original work is attributed as specified on the SAGE and Open Access pages (https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/open-access-at-sage).
- Data Availability
- The authors confirm that the data supporting the findings of this study are available within this article.
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health - Public Health
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 991040878002621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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