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Review Article
Paediatric endocrinology and diabetes mapping and services in Nigeria: A decade after
Author(s): Yarhere Iroro E* and Jaja Tamunopriye
Purpose: Paediatric endocrinology services are relatively new
in Africa and Nigeria and the services and resources for the children
with diabetes and other endocrine disorders are poorly developed.
We aimed to survey pediatric endocrinology services
in Nigeria using an online survey tool.
Methods: We surveyed the paediatric endocrinologists practicing
in public tertiary institutions in Nigeria using an instrument
designed to evaluate the availability of manpower, infrastructures,
specific medications, and collaborations with other endocrinologists.
Results: Fifteen of the 37 practicing paediatric endocrinologists
responded, giving a response rate of h a response rate of 40.5%.
The mean practice years was 9.3 (range 7-12), and many had
skills in managing children with diabetes, thyroid and .. Read More»
DOI:
10.54931/2053-4787.30-2-1
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