A5017662623- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Polysaccharides Composition and Applications
- Malaria Research and Control
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Lipid Membrane Structure and Behavior
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Community Health and Development
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Sex work and related issues
- Livestock and Poultry Management
- Gambling Behavior and Treatments
- Polysaccharides and Plant Cell Walls
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Drug Solubulity and Delivery Systems
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues
- Advancements in Transdermal Drug Delivery
- Wound Healing and Treatments
- Community and Sustainable Development
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
University of Nigeria
2014-2024
Michigan State University
2020-2022
Availability and accessibility of sexual reproductive health services for adolescents are very crucial prevention control problems. These also play vital roles in the promotion adolescents' generally. The main purpose study was to determine availability (geographical financial) (SRHS) among Enugu State, Nigeria.A mixed methods approach adopted study. 192 facilities were reached check SRH services. Randomly sampled 1447 (12-22 years) completed questionnaire correctly. Twenty-seven interviews...
Social influences together with local cultural norms are central factors that can influence the use of alcohol. The study, therefore, identified socio-cultural and roles capable influencing alcohol among young people in an producing community, Nigeria. We used qualitative technique - focused group discussions selected key persons area study. Three groups; adult males, females youths were engaged around themes socio-cultural; norms, roles, beliefs, values practices abuse. focus lasted for...
The rapid increase in health information requires that learners exert some degree of self-control learning to make an appropriate selection what learn about healthy living. objective this study was determine the students’ level for A questionnaire adapted from subscale Self-Directed Learning Readiness (SDLR) Scale developed by Fisher, King, and Tague used determining levels living among students Enugu State College Education (Technical), Enugu, Nigeria. revealed a little less than...
Abstract: The present study aimed to develop low-dose liquisolid tablets of two antimalarial drugs artemether–lumefantrine (AL) from a nanostructured lipid carrier (NLC) lumefantrine (LUM) and estimate the potential AL as an oral delivery system in malariogenic Wistar mice. LUM-NLCs were prepared by hot homogenization using Precirol ® ATO 5/Transcutol HP tallow fat/Transcutol optimized systems containing 3:1 ratios lipids, respectively, matrices. LUM-NLC characteristics, including...
Abstract Background Sexual and Reproductive health Services (SRHS) are essential for the prevention control of SRH problems among young people achievement sustainable development goal 3. These services may be available but certain factors interfere with their access utilization by people. This study sought to determine that predict SRHS in Enugu State, Nigeria. Methods The adopted mixed-method research employing a cross-sectional design. population comprised between ages 12 22 years. A...
Background Drug abuse is an issue that affects all people regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, age, or socioeconomic status. It associated with a range physical, social, and economic consequences at both individual community levels. Community involvement necessary for effective drug prevention. Communities need to be ready such involvement. Methods We applied the Readiness Model its assessment tool determine level readiness prevention in Obukpa Ubollo communities Nsukka Udenu Local...
Abstract Background Milk lactoferrin is a multi‐functional, iron‐binding glycoprotein with immunomodulatory effects, protecting infants against infectious diseases. Aims This study explored how maternal inflammation/infection and iron‐deficiency anemia (IDA) might influence human milk lactoferrin. Lactoferrin be elevated inflammation resulting from disease processes. Conversely, decrease IDA, corresponding to scarce iron for transfer in milk. In these two hypothesized scenarios, the degree...
Insurgency in the Northeastern Nigeria has left millions of adolescents internally displaced, with deplorable living conditions that affect adolescents' sexual and reproductive health (SRH). The aim study was to identify SRH needs problems Internally Displaced Adolescents (IDAs) ways improving their SRH. used cross-sectional design. Data were collected from 396 IDAs using questionnaire focus group discussions. Descriptive Chi square statistics analyze data questionnaire, Statistical Package...
Despite the benefit of modern contraception, its use remains low in Nigeria. This study examined belief system as a barrier to contraceptives among Idoma Benue State, North Central Questionnaire ( n = 1107), in-depth interview 6) and focus group discussion 52) were used collect data from three local government areas (LGAs). The results showed high levels knowledge (88.0%), however, only 37.8% contraceptives. male condom had highest percentage (56.7%). Chi-square that LGA, education...
Background: Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a public health challenge and seems to be secretly practiced in some rural communities, despite the ban Nigeria.
 Objectives: The study aimed identify activities that are involved FGM, type(s) of FGM knowl- edge implications among community members Ebonyi State, Methods: We employed exploratory design using qualitative technique. In-depth interviews were conducted with 44 adult (18 years older) volunteers four communities Nigeria. After...
Background: Breast cancer is a serious public health threat. Mammography the most reliable screening method that detectsbreast early, enabling early onset of treatment which improves prognosis disease.
 Objectives: To determine women’s knowledge breast cancer, as well barriers and willingness women to participate inmammography screening.
 Methods: Using cross-sectional survey design, we sampled studied two rural communities Enugu State, Nigeria.Two researcher-made questionnaires...
Abstract The study determined food hygiene knowledge and practices among handlers in University of Nigeria, Nsukka Campus. Two specific objectives, two corresponding research questions, null hypotheses guided the study. adopted a descriptive cross-sectional survey design. population for was 165 handlers. There no sampling done. A researchers’- designed questionnaire instrument data collection. Frequencies percentages were used to answer questions while Chi-square (X2) statistic test at .05...
Context: In this study, controlled ciprofloxacin (CIPRO) nanostrustructured lipid carriers of Precirol® ATO 5/Transcutol® HP (batch A) and tallow fat/Transcutol® B) was carreid out. Objective: The aim to improve solubility bioavailability CIPRO. Study nanostructured B). Methods: CIPRO concentrations C1-5 (0.0, 0.2, 0.5, 0.8, 1.0% w/w) as AC1-5 BC1-5 were prepared by hot homogenisation characterised zetasizer, differential scanning calorimetry, Fourier transform infra-red spectroscopy, in...
Drug abuse among any population is harmful and constitutes an issue of great concern for health professionals the entire community. This study focuses on identification level drug use community concerns preventing in two rural communities Enugu north senatorial zone, State, Nigeria. We conducted a community-based cross sectional North zone state All adults youths 10 years above who were residing past population. Simple random sampling by balloting was used to select communities....
<img src=” https://s3.amazonaws.com/production.scholastica/article/35438/large/prnano_722021ga.jpg?1651243768”> Dermal injuries (e. g., trauma, surgical incisions, and burns) are burdensome health care issues in the world. The delayed healing process can be caused by aerobic anaerobic bacteria infections, including Staphylococcus aureus, epidermidis, Streptococcus Enterococcus species, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Peptostreptococcus, Coliforms. Therefore, reduction of bacterial burden to an...
Abstract Background and objectives The optimal iron hypothesis (OIH) posits that risk for infection is lowest at a mild level of deficiency. extent to which this protection results from arms race dynamics in the evolution acquisition sequestration mechanisms unclear. We evaluated OIH with regard severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), an emerging infectious agent. Methodology tested 304 healthcare workers baseline deficiency (zinc protoporphyrin:heme), anemia...
Objective: To deliver bioadhesive buccal films of artemether (ART) with ability to adhere, hydrate and release drug across the membrane. Methods: Buccal prepared by film casting using carrageenan (CAR) Prosopis africana (PRO) were characterized size, zeta potential, texture, water content, morphology, thermal interaction studies, in vitro vivo antiplasmodial activity mice. Results: Films stable sizes (2442 835 nm), content (21 15 %), bioadhesivity (24 9.4 %) thickness (0.18 0.28 mm) for...
Abstract Background Sexual and Reproductive health Services (SRHS) are essential for the prevention control of SRH problems among young people achievement sustainable development goal 3. These services may be available but certain factors interfere with their access utilization by people. This study sought to determine that predict SRHS in Enugu State, Nigeria. Methods The adopted mixed-method research employing a cross-sectional design. population comprised between ages 12 22 years. A...
The study determined the sexuality education services needs of adolescents in Enugu State, Nigeria. Three specific objectives, three research questions and two hypotheses guided study. adopted descriptive survey design. population consisted all State. multistage sampling procedure was employed to select 400 used for Researchers’ structured questionnaire data collection. Data generated were analyzed using means scores. null hypothesis one tested t-Test while ANOVA. at .05 level significance....
Abstract Sexual and Reproductive health Services (SRHS) are essential for prevention control of SRH problems among adolescents the achievement sustainable development goal 3. These services may be available but certain factors interfere with their access utilization by adolescents. This study sought to determine that predict adolescents’ SRHS in Enugu State, Nigeria. Methods The adopted mixed method research employing cross-sectional design. population comprised (12-22 years). Multi-stage...
Abstract Background Sexual and Reproductive health Services (SRHS) are essential for prevention control of SRH problems among young people the achievement sustainable development goal 3. These services may be available but certain factors interfere with their access utilization by people. This study sought to determine that predict SRHS in Enugu State, Nigeria. Methods The adopted mixed method research employing cross-sectional design. population comprised within ages 12 22 years....
Abstract Background: Sexual and Reproductive health Services (SRHS) are essential for prevention control of SRH problems among young people the achievement sustainable development goal 3. These services may be available but certain factors interfere with their access utilization by people. This study sought to determine that predict SRHS in Enugu State, Nigeria. Methods: The adopted mixed method research employing cross-sectional design. population comprised within ages 12 22 years....
Abstract Background Sexual and Reproductive health Services (SRHS) are essential for prevention control of SRH problems among adolescents the achievement sustainable development goal 3. These services may be available but certain factors interfere with their access utilization by adolescents. This study sought to determine that predict adolescents’ SRHS in Enugu State, Nigeria. Methods The adopted mixed method research employing cross-sectional design. population comprised (12-22 years)....