ADULT PATIENTS

While chest diseases are a leading cause of global mortality, their specific local presentation in many regions remains uncharted. This study aims to address this critical knowledge gap of common chest pathologies in adult patients who did chest CT in Benin city, Nigeria. A retrospective, cross-sectional review was performed on 350 adult chest CT results from University of Benin Teaching Hospital and Raytouch. Patient data was analysed for pathology prevalence, while Chi-square tests explored associations with gender and age. The findings reveal a significant dual burden of disease. Non-communicable diseases were led by lung cancer, the single most common finding (18.29%). This was immediately followed by major infectious diseases: pulmonary tuberculosis (13.43%) and pneumonia (11.43%). Gender-based differences were confirmed (p=0.008), with males exhibiting a higher prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis and bronchiectasis. Notably, 9.43% of all scans contained incidental findings, and 1.71% revealed unexpected tumors or masses. The study’s descriptive findings show that certain conditions like lung cancer, followed age trends. The descriptive data did highlight age related patterns for specific illnesses, such as lung cancer but did not find any statistically significant relationship looking at the entire range of pathologies across adult age groups (p=0.530). This study is the first to provide a CT-scan based reference for thoracic disease in Benin City. By precisely measuring the challenging overlap of highly prevalent cancers and infectious diseases, this research offers localised, essential evidence that can directly inform regional public health strategies and improve clinical diagnostic procedures.

This study aimed to assess the knowledge and perception of cholera and its prevention among adult patients attending the General Practice Clinic at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital. A total of 275 patients participated in the study, which utilized a descriptive cross- sectional non-experimental design. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, and
statistical analysis was performed using chi-square at a significance level of 0.05. The results showed that while a majority of participants (70%) were aware of cholera’s symptoms and transmission routes, only 45% consistently practiced recommended preventive measures such as proper sanitation and safe water handling. Misconceptions about cholera treatment were
identified in 30% of respondents. Chi-square analysis revealed significant associations between knowledge of cholera and factors such as education level (p=0.04), occupation (p=0.03), and access to healthcare information (p=0.02). Despite these gaps, participants with higher levels of education and greater access to health information demonstrated better adherence to preventive practices. The study recommends enhancing public health education, particularly in communities with limited sanitation resources, and improving access to safe water. Additionally, strengthening community outreach programs and addressing misconceptions regarding cholera treatment are essential for better disease prevention. This study provides important insights for healthcare providers and policymakers in developing more effective cholera prevention strategies to reduce the risk of outbreaks and improve public health outcomes.