A5035847417- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Malaria Research and Control
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- COVID-19 diagnosis using AI
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Disaster Response and Management
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing
- Misinformation and Its Impacts
- Innovations in Medical Education
University of Ibadan
2016-2025
Loyola University Chicago
2024-2025
Bayero University Kano
2024
Bowen University
2024
Northwestern University
2023-2024
Faculty of Public Health
2016-2024
Makerere University
2023
University of Kinshasa
2023
Institute for Advanced Medical Research
2023
Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital
2021
Abstract Background Lassa fever (LF) is an epidemic-prone zoonotic disease prevalent in Nigeria and Ebonyi State a high burden area Nigeria. Low risk perceptions have been reported to prevent appropriate preventive behaviours. We investigated the knowledge perception of residents towards LF determined factors influencing their communities that confirmed cases LF. Methods conducted cross-sectional study affected wards Abakaliki Local Government Area (LGA). interviewed 356 adult respondents...
Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic presented a myriad of challenges for the health workforce around world due to its escalating demand on service delivery. A motivated is critical effectual emergency response and in some settings, incentivizing workers motivates them ensures continuity provision services. We describe experiences with incentives dis-incentives during Democratic Republic Congo (DRC), Senegal, Nigeria, Uganda. Methods This multi-country qualitative research study...
Abstract Background Adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH) is a major public concern in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, inequalities ASRH have received less attention than many other priority areas, part due to limited data. In this study, we examine key indicators. Methods We analyzed national household surveys from 37 countries SSA, conducted during 1990–2018, trends adolescent behaviors related early marriage, childbearing debut among adolescents using data respondents 15–24...
Abstract Introduction As part of efforts to rapidly identify and care for individuals with COVID-19, trace quarantine contacts, monitor disease trends over time, most African countries implemented interventions strengthen their existing surveillance systems. This research describes the strengths, weaknesses lessons learnt from COVID-19 strategies in four inform enhancement systems future epidemics on continent. Methods The namely Democratic Republic Congo (DRC), Nigeria, Senegal, Uganda,...
Abstract Introduction The coronavirus (COVID 19) pandemic is one of the most terrifying disasters twenty-first century. non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) implemented to control spread disease had numerous positive consequences. However, there were also unintended consequences—positively or negatively related nature interventions, target, level and duration implementation. This article describes economic, Psychosocial environmental consequences NPIs in four African countries. Methods We...
Abstract Background Informal Healthcare Providers (IHCPs), including Proprietary Patent Medicine Vendors (PPMVs), drug peddlers, traditional healers, and herbal sellers are often the first choice for malaria treatment, especially in urban slums. Unplanned urbanization significantly impacts transmission by creating cities with inadequate safety nets healthcare access, increasing reliance on IHCPs. While World Health Organization recognizes IHCP’s crucial role emphasizes integrating them into...
Malaria continues to be a major cause of illness and death worldwide, particularly affecting children under the age five those living in high-burden countries like Nigeria. Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) are one effective interventions for malaria control prevention. In response funding constraints Global Fund Grant Cycle 7, Nigeria's National Elimination Programme (NMEP) aimed develop an approach that maximizes impact limited by focusing on areas with greatest need. We developed...
The burden of hypertension and healthcare seeking behaviour can be driven by gender-related inequalities in access to care. Low awareness often originates early adulthood, determining gender patterns hypertension. factors that contribute these this life stage are critical for improving control reducing cardiovascular disease risk. This study was conducted assess the disparities prevalence, among young adults three selected states Nigeria. Using a cross-sectional design, we assessed...
Malaria surveillance system strengthening is essential in the progress towards malaria elimination. In Nigeria, more attention being given to this recently as country striving achieving However, performance fraught with challenges including poor data quality varying magnitude by state. This study evaluated operation of Kano State and assessed its key attributes.An observational design comprising a survey, record review secondary analysis, mixed methods collection approach were used. Four...
Rapid urbanization in Nigerian cities may lead to localized variations malaria transmission, particularly with a higher burden informal settlements and slums. However, there is lack of available data quantify the transmission risk at city level inform selection appropriate interventions. To bridge this gap, field studies will be undertaken Ibadan Kano, two major cities. These involve blend cross-sectional longitudinal epidemiological research, coupled entomological studies. The primary...
Childhood immunization rate is lowest in the core-North Nigeria. We examined relationship between inequality household wealth and complete childhood that part of country.A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 4079 mothers with children 12-23 months age. Children were considered 'fully-immunized' if they received all vaccines included schedule. Data analyzed using descriptive statistics logistic regression models (α=5.0%).About 39% 5.0% rich poor respectively. Also, 64.2% 49.6% women...
Abstract We report the epidemiology of Lassa fever in Bauchi State, a disease-endemic region, Nigeria. Since 2015, major increases attack rate and case-fatality have occurred this state. A delay seeking care by case-patient for >7 days after symptom onset was predictor death.
Abstract Background Malaria in pregnancy has adverse effects on maternal and child health. Intermittent preventive treatment (IPTp) with three doses of Sulfadoxine/Pyrimethamine is an effective measure for malaria pregnancy. However, 24.0% women use this prophylactic regimen Ebonyi State. Previous studies have focused the level uptake less attention given to factors influencing uptake. Therefore, we examined predictors IPTp last among State, Nigeria. Methods This was a community-based...
Background African countries leveraged testing capacities to enhance public health action in response the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper describes experiences and lessons learned during improvement of capacity throughout Senegal, Uganda, Nigeria, Democratic Republic Congo (DRC). Methods The four countries’ strategies were studied using a mixed-methods approach. Desk research on was conducted complemented by interviewing key informants. findings synthesized demonstrate learning outcomes across...
Galectin-3 is a β-galactoside-binding lectin that plays an important role in inflammatory diseases. It also interacts with the surface carbohydrates of many pathogens, including LPS. However, its infection not fully understood. Data presented herein demonstrate for first time galectin-3 negative regulator LPS-induced inflammation. constitutively produced by macrophages and directly binds to Galectin-3-deficient had markedly elevated signaling cytokine production compared wild-type cells,...
Effective diseases surveillance remains an important operational tool in countries with recurrent epidemic prone (EPDs). In Nigeria, insufficient knowledge among Health Care Workers (HCWs) on Integrated Disease Strategy and Response (IDSR) have been documented. This study assessed attitude of HCWs towards IDSR strategy for EPDs at the Primary (PHC) level Oyo State, Nigeria.A cross-sectional facility based using interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to obtain information from 531...
Lassa fever, an acute viral hemorrhagic zoonotic disease is endemic in some parts of Nigeria. The alert and outbreak threshold are known; however, there has been a shift from the previous seasonal transmission pattern to all year-round transmission. We described data on fever highlighted magnitude over six-year period.we conducted secondary analyses specific surveillance Integrated Disease Surveillance Response (IDSR) records states Nigeria period (2012-2017).a total 5974 suspected cases...
There is rising incidence of hypertension especially among children and young adults in Nigeria. Hypertension childhood could be harbinger for adult hypertension. This study looked at the prevalence an urban community. A cross sectional survey was conducted 5,733 respondents aged 3 to 78 years residents Mokola Ibadan, South Western Nigeria selected using a multistage cluster sampling method. Demographic anthropometric characteristics were collected Chi square test logistic regression used...
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the world negatively with huge health and socioeconomic consequences. This study estimated seasonality, trajectory, projection of cases to understand dynamics disease spread inform response interventions.Descriptive analysis daily confirmed from January 2020 12th March 2022 was conducted in four purposefully selected sub-Saharan African countries (Nigeria, Democratic Republic Congo (DRC), Senegal, Uganda). We extrapolated data (2020 2022) 2023 using a...
In 2020 and 2021, Governments across the globe instituted school closures to reduce social interaction interrupt COVID-19 transmission. We examined consequences of due four sub–Saharan African countries: Democratic Republic Congo (DRC), Nigeria, Senegal, Uganda. conducted a qualitative study among key informants including policymakers, heads, students, parents, civil society representatives, local leaders. The assessment was informed by Diffusion Innovations theory which interview guide...
Introduction. Men who have transactional sex with men (MTSM) are known to be at higher risk for HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This study explored the factors associated STI symptoms prevalence among in Nigeria. Methods. In 2014, a cross-sectional study, using respondent driven sampling technique, was carried out recruit 3,172 MSM across eight states Relevant information on sociodemographic characteristics, sexual behaviors, self-reported of obtained. Bivariate multivariate...