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B Background: b Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) are responsible for up to 80% of healthcare associated infections. Nurses are responsible for catheter care, yet few studies have been conducted in developing countries to assess their understanding of CAUTI and the care bundle. One hundred and fifty-eight (87.8%) respondents had received training on catheter care as part of their nursing education, however there was no association between previous training and knowledge or practice of CAUTI prevention. [Extracted from the article]

B Background: b Poor adherence to prescribed antibiotics leads to sub-optimal concentrations in vivo and is a recognized cause of antibiotic resistance. The study assessed knowledge and attitude towards antibiotics and antibiotic use, and associated factors for non-adherence amongst adult general out-patient clinic attendees. B Conclusion: b Interventions to improve antibiotic adherence should be centred around public health education and behaviour change communication on appropriate antibiotic use, building clinician-patient interactions and fostering family support for the sick patient. [Extracted from the article]

B Background: b Since 2017, Nigeria has experienced a re-emergence of Yellow fever (Yf). There is little information on the level of community knowledge and attitude towards Yf and the prevalence of risk factors in Edo state. [Extracted from the article]

B Background: b The study aimed to assess the knowledge, perception of risk and prevalence of risk factors in an endemic local government area (LGA) in Edo state, Nigeria after the 2019 Lassa fever (LF) outbreak. B Conclusion: b Although knowledge and risks perception were high, sustained public health education and behavioural health communication are needed to address the identified risk factors. [Extracted from the article]