A5068379646- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Genital Health and Disease
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria
2018-2025
Initiatives (Denmark)
2019-2024
Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex
2016
Abstract Background: Substance use is a leading adolescent health problem globally, but little known regarding associated factors for substance in Nigeria. This study compared the prevalence of among in-school adolescents urban and rural areas Osun State, Nigeria, identified risk protective factors. Methods: cross-sectional involved 600 randomly selected (aged 10–19 years) from Data were collected using facilitated self-completed questionnaire method. Binary logistic regression was used to...
Abstract Background Each year an estimated 2.3 million newborns die in the first 28 days of life. Most these deaths are preventable, and high-quality neonatal care is fundamental for surviving thriving. Service readiness used to assess capacity hospitals provide care, but current health facility assessment (HFA) tools do not fully evaluate inpatient small sick newborn (SSNC). Methods Health systems ingredients SSNC were identified from international guidelines, notably World Organization...
Abstract Background Weight change for women living with HIV (WLWH) who receive dolutegravir (DTG) is understudied around pregnancy. The aim of this study was to investigate the direction and magnitude weight among WLWH pre-, during, post-gestation based on DTG exposure history. Methods This retrospective cohort evaluated adult pregnant receiving antenatal care between 2016 2022 at two clinics in Nigeria followed them over three 9-month periods (pregestational, antenatal, postgestational)....
Referral, the transfer of care for a patient from one health worker or facility to another by request, is imperative patients access different tiers care. The Nigerian referral system faced with challenges, but there limited understanding challenges. Addressing this gap may help government, service managers and other stakeholders plan appropriate actions improving system. Health workers are key actors in who can offer in-depth information on challenges A wide range 46 participated online...
The period of transition from pediatric to adult care has been associated with poor health outcomes among 10-19 year old adolescents living HIV (ALHIV). This prompted a focus on the quality services, especially in high ALHIV-burden countries. Due lack guidelines, there are no healthcare standards for Nigeria's estimated 240,000 ALHIV. We conducted nationwide survey characterize routine procedures Nigerian ALHIV.This cross-sectional was at public facilities supported by five local service...
As at 2019, Nigeria was ranked the fourth highest HIV burden in world. There is varied geographical prevalence Nigeria. The progress made inequitable across locations and sub-populations (18). Benue state has second In 2018, about 35,623 people living with (PLHIV) were yet to commence antiretroviral treatment (ART) state, accounting for an estimated ART coverage gap of 11% out combined 320,921 country. To close this gap, surge (BAS) implemented. aim study describe BAS strategic approaches...
We evaluated cervical cancer program for women living with HIV (WLHIV) to determine screening rate, primary case finder accuracy and treatment post-treatment rate among screen-positive patients.A ten-month review of data WLHIV aged 15-49 years on care across forty-one comprehensive ART sites, supported by APIN (a PEPFAR implementing partner) in Nigeria, was conducted from October 2020 July 2021. Initial done using visual inspection acetic acid (VIA) followed a gynaecologist expert through...
Introduction: COVID-19 vaccine uptake and acceptance have been a major global concern due to the prevalent misinformation disinformation that has characterized rollout worldwide. This study aimed assess acceptance, associated factors among selected community members in two states southwestern Nigeria. Method: We conducted cross-sectional using multistage sampling technique. Fifty catchment settlements of 10 health facilities each Oyo Ogun States targeted for infection prevention control...
While research involving pregnant women with HIV has largely focused on the antepartum and intrapartum periods, few studies in Nigeria have examined clinical outcomes of these postpartum. This study aimed to evaluate antiretroviral therapy retention, adherence, viral suppression among postpartum Nigeria. retrospective data analysis included a delivery record at antenatal clinic Jos University Teaching Hospital between 2013 2017. Descriptive statistics quantified proportions retained,...
Introduction: tuberculosis (TB) is a major killer of people living with HIV. One key strategy to reduce the incidence in HIV patients use Isoniazid Preventive Therapy (IPT). However, coverage IPT among eligible clients poor. This study aims improve using quality improvement approaches that help identify root cause and isoniazid preventive therapy.
There is limited capacity and infrastructure in sub-Saharan Africa to conduct clinical trials for the identification of efficient effective new prevention, diagnostic treatment modalities address disproportionate burden disease. This paper reports on process establish locally driven multicentre research Nigeria known as Implementation Science Alliance Model Innovation Research Centres (NISA-MIRCs). We used a participatory approach network 21 high-volume health facilities selected from all 6...
consistent condom use remains an integral and essential part of comprehensive Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) prevention care programme. This study assessed among HIV-positive women reproductive age on antiretroviral treatment its associated factors.a cross-sectional survey 360 living with HIV (WLHIV) receiving in four APIN Public Health Initiatives, Nigeria supported President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) sites Ogun State was conducted from...
Abstract While research involving pregnant women with HIV has largely focused on the antepartum and intrapartum periods, few studies in Nigeria have examined clinical outcomes of these postpartum. This study aimed to evaluate antiretroviral therapy retention, adherence, viral suppression among postpartum Nigeria. retrospective data analysis included a delivery record at antenatal clinic Jos University Teaching Hospital between 2013 2017. Descriptive statistics quantified proportions...
Understanding the time to hypertension occurrence after antiretroviral treatment (ART) initiation in people living with HIV (PLHIV) and its determinants is important for designing interventions control.
Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the use of Isoniazid Preventive Therapy (IPT) among People Living with HIV (PLHIV) to reduce morbidity and mortality from Tuberculosis (TB). This study assessed rate IPT completion its associated factors PLHIV in South West Nigeria.Methods: A review records 1526 who commenced between October 2017 December 2018 was done. Data were extracted facility level service documentation tools using study-developed data abstraction template....
Abstract Introduction Nigeria has the second largest HIV burden in Sub-Saharan Africa, with high amongst children and adolescents. In 2017, it was estimated that 160,000 (0-9 years) 230,000 adolescents (10-19 are living globally, death 21,000 5400 resulting from AIDS-related illnesses. The main objective of study to determine factors associated poor viral suppression accessing antiretroviral therapy secondary health facilities Lagos State. Methods A descriptive retrospective care support 7...
Abstract We evaluated cervical cancer program for women living with HIV (WLHIV) to determine screening rate, primary case finder accuracy and treatment post-treatment rate among screen-positive patients. Methods A one-year review of data WLHIV aged 15-49 years on care across forty-one comprehensive ART sites supported by APIN (a PEPFAR implementing partner) in Nigeria was conducted from October 2020 July 2021. Initial done using visual inspection acetic acid (VIA) followed a gynaecologist...
Background: Cervical cancer is the fourth most common among women globally, second in Nigeria and cause of cancer-related death Africa. In 2020, World Health Organization its updated guidelines recommended cervical screening using HPV DNA, mRNA tests subsequent treatment as appropriate. However, resource-poor settings, Visual Inspections with Acetic Acid (VIA), Lugol’s Iodine (VILI) precancerous lesions thermal ablation remain practical approaches. Objectives: To determine prevalence...
In Nigeria, the predictors of quality life among children exposed to sexual abuse are unknown. Addressing this gap may strengthen capacity health system care for population. Thus, cross-sectional study selected 545 (mean age = 14.4 ± 1.4 years) Nigerian abuse. Results show that self-compassion, resilience, and meaning in jointly predicted explained 39% variance. The independent prediction each predictor variable shows have significant predictions, with self-compassion showing greatest...
Background: Cervical cancer is the second most common among women in Nigeria, and leading cause of cancer-related death sub-Saharan Africa. HIV-positive are at heightened risk developing cervical than HIV-negative due to immune suppression. In resource constrained settings, visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA) subsequent treatment precancerous lesions thermal ablation remains practical approach for secondary prevention. Objective: To compare prevalence suspected between HIV-infected on...
Cervical cancer accounts for 21.7% of all deaths in the sub-Saharan Africa with a case fatality rate 68%. Nigeria's Federal Ministry Health has adopted cervical screening (CCS) using visual inspection acetic acid or Lugol's iodine (VIA/VILI) and cryotherapy treatment precancerous lesions as preferred strategy. Using Exploration, Preparation, Implementation Sustainment Framework, our study documents experience during development, piloting roll-out APIN Public Initiatives (APIN)-developed VIA...
Background: At an estimated 240,000, Nigeria has the second highest number of adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) globally. Treatment outcomes for ALHIV have been poorer than adults and younger children HIV. In order to improve this population, comprehensive profile information is needed programming innovations differentiated care. We collated patient-level data from a large cohort Nigerian on ART facilitate high-level decision-making better outcomes. Methods: Between April September 2017,...