Journal of Tropical Diseases & Public Health

Department of Ear, Nose and Throat, Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria

Biography

Adebola Olajuyin is a faculty staff at Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti. He is associated with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Current position is Medical Doctor, Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyAdo-Ekiti, Nigeria

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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