Journal of Tropical Diseases & Public Health

Department of Ear, Nose and Throat, Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti/Afe Babalola University, Nigeria

Biography

Toye Gabriel Olajide is a Professor, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Afe Babalola University, College of Medicine and ENT, Head and Neck Surgery. The current position is Consultant and Professor of Otorhinolaryngology.

Publications

• Research Article   
  Knowledge and Practice of Sneeze and Cough Etiquettes among Participants in A Randomized Study in Ekiti-State, South-Western Nigeria
  Author(s): Olajuyin OA*, Olajide TG, Ogunboyo OF, Olajuyin AB, Olajuyin AA and Deji SA
  
  Background: Indiscriminate sneezing and coughing with infectious runny nose pose threats to public health. In this study, we investigate knowledge and practice of sneeze and cough etiquettes among residents in Ekiti-State, South- Western Nigeria. Objective: To sensitize the public on the roles of sneeze and cough etiquettes in the prevention the spread of infectious respiratory diseases. Methodology: A prospective, cross-sectional, randomized study of respondents in Ekiti State was conducted. Results: In all, 395 participants were studied. Of this number, 228 (57.7%) sneeze or cough into air without a cover on their nose or mouth, 82 (20.7%) into handkerchiefs, 20 (5.1%) into tissue, 22 (5.6%) into bare hand, 5 (1.3%) into sleeve or crook of elbow and 38 (9.6%) use a combination of method.. View more»
  

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