A5020209485- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Sex work and related issues
- Global Health Care Issues
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Psychiatric care and mental health services
- Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- HIV Research and Treatment
- Ethics in Clinical Research
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Global Health and Surgery
University of North Texas
2024-2025
University of Nigeria
2020-2025
University of North Texas Health Science Center
2024-2025
National Agency for the Control of AIDS
2016-2024
Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation
2021-2023
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
2019-2022
University of Washington
2021
► COVID-19, the most devastating pandemic since 1918 influenza pandemic, has had severe health and economic impacts, including in Nigeria.► Nigeria third largest HIV epidemic worldwide.► Despite onset of efforts to control cannot be abandoned.► funding must protected from ongoing shocks Nigerian economy, so that does not lose gains achieved over past decades.► Bold proactive steps are needed, such as integrating into National Health Insurance Scheme, locking donor commitments building a...
Abstract Background Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in Africa is mostly acquired before the age of 5 years through vertical or horizontal routes. While all countries World Health Organization African region have introduced HBV vaccination into their national immunization programs, rate protective immune response to vaccine among children has not been systematically synthesized. In this study, we estimated seroprotection (defined as anti-HBs titer ≥ 10 IU/L) and associated factors...
PURPOSE The under-representation of African countries in cancer clinical trials continues to widen the health disparity. In this study, we assessed care workers' perspectives on recruitment and retention Nigeria. METHODS This study was a convergent parallel mixed-methods design, using survey for quantitative analysis focus group discussions (FGDs) further qualitative investigation. providers that participated were drawn from ICON-3 Practice-based Research Network across six geopolitical...
Estimated at 2.6 million annually, stillbirths worldwide have stayed alarmingly high, in contrast to neonatal and under-five mortality rates. It is a neglected public health challenge globally, with less attention its social determinants. We examined spatial patterns of country-level stillbirth rates determined the influence determinants on also estimated probabilistic relationships between significant from analysis. Using aggregated data United Nations databases, it employed ecological...
Self-administered HIV testing may be a promising strategy to improve in hard-to-reach young adults, provided they are aware of and willing use oral self-testing (HIVST). This study examined awareness willingness HIVST among 350 high-risk aged 18-22, living Kenya's informal urban settlements. Bivariate multivariate logistic regressions were used examine differences by demographic sexual risk factors. Findings showed that most participants male (56%) less than 20 years old (60%). Awareness was...
This study examines the factors associated with skilled birth attendants at delivery among married adolescent girls in Nigeria.The was a secondary data analysis of fifth round Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey conducted between September 2016 and January 2017. Married aged 15-19 y who had live births last 2 preceding survey were included analysis. We performed univariate multivariate logistic regression analyses attendant (doctor, nurse or midwife) as outcome variable sociodemographic, male...
Hepatitis B birth dose (HepB-BD) vaccination coverage remains suboptimal in Nigeria. While evidence suggests that institutional delivery is associated with the uptake of HepB-BD vaccine, little known about how differs by facility ownership (public or private). This study examined place Nigeria.This a secondary analysis data on 6143 children aged 12-23 mo obtained from 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey. We assessed association between using logistic regression models.About 53%...
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Cervical cancer constitutes a huge burden among women in Nigeria, particularly HIV-infected women. However, the provision and uptake of cervical screening treatment is limited Nigeria. Understanding implementation determinants essential for effective translation such evidence-based interventions into practice, low-resource settings. COVID-19 pandemic necessitated online collaboration making mapping challenging some ways, while providing streamlining opportunities. In this study, we describe...
Nigeria has an annual population of ~ 200,000 women who are both pregnant and HIV-positive. High unmet need for family planning in this could lead to unintended pregnancies, along with the increased risk mother-to-child transmission HIV (MTCT). To identify modifiable barriers facilitators effective planning, we examined correlates modern contraceptive use among HIV-positive enrolled MoMent prevention MTCT (PMTCT) implementation research study rural North-Central Nigeria.In prospective cohort...
Abstract Background Despite the increased risk of cervical cancer (CC) among women living with HIV (WLHIV), CC screening and treatment (CCST) rates remain low in Africa. The integration CCST services into established programs Africa can improve prevention control. However, paucity evidence on effective implementation strategies (IS) has limited success many countries. In this study, we seek to identify IS enhance existing Nigeria. Methods Our proposed study formative experimental activities...
To determine the population prevalence and determinants of hepatitis B (Hep B) status, status discordance, among pregnant women their male partners in Nigeria.
ABSTRACTOral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a critical intervention for HIV prevention among key populations (KP) in Nigeria. However, little known about its coverage adolescent and young (AYKP). Using the 2020 Integrated Biological & Behavioural Surveillance Survey conducted KP, including female sex workers (FSW), men who have with (MSM), people inject drugs (PWID), transgender (TG), we assessed awareness uptake of PrEP AYKP (15-24 years) We performed weighted descriptive statistics...
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) screening is an important component of antenatal care for pregnant women in Nigeria. However, the rates remain low, particularly at primary healthcare centers (PHCs). The objective this study was to identify barriers affecting HBV PHCs Nigeria from perspective health workers.We conducted a survey among 30 workers (one per PHC) across three states (Akwa Ibom, Anambra, and Kaduna) An open-ended questionnaire used obtain written responses on perceived limiting their...
There has been a global rise in interest and efforts to improve under-five mortality rates, especially low- middle-income countries. Ghana made some progress improving this outcome; however, the extent of such its equity implications remains understudied.This study used joinpoint regression analysis assess significance changes trends rates between 1988 2017 using data from seven rounds Demographic Health Survey. Annual percentage change (APC) was estimated. The APCs different dimensions...
Abstract Background In Nigeria, there is an estimated 1.9 million people living with HIV (PLHIV), 53% of whom utilize care and services. With decreasing HIV-related deaths increasing new infections, its associated comorbidities continue to be a key public health challenge in Nigeria. Untreated, comorbid mental disorders are critical but potentially modifiable determinant optimal treatment outcomes. This study aimed identify the challenges opportunities related integrating into existing...