A5035898381- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Misinformation and Its Impacts
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Genetics, Bioinformatics, and Biomedical Research
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Healthcare and Environmental Waste Management
- Patient Safety and Medication Errors
- Fecal contamination and water quality
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Dengue and Mosquito Control Research
- Malaria Research and Control
- Technostress in Professional Settings
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Infection Control in Healthcare
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Infant Nutrition and Health
University of Jos
2017-2024
University of KwaZulu-Natal
2021
Deakin University
2021
Camden and Campbelltown Hospitals
2021
Western Sydney University
2021
Jos University Teaching Hospital
2021
University of Calabar
2021
University of Benin
2021
University of Cape Coast
2021
Kingsley House
2021
Vaccination remains the most powerful weapon against emergence of new variants coronavirus (COVID-19). However, false information about COVID-19 vaccines through various platforms including social media a major threat to global public health. This study examined impact sources on vaccine hesitancy and resistance in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).A validated web-based cross-sectional was conducted from 14 March 16 May 2021, administered both French English 2572 participants aged 18 years over. Data...
Misinformation about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a significant threat to global public health because it can inadvertently exacerbate challenges by promoting spread of the disease. This study used convenience sampling technique examine factors associated with misinformation COVID-19 in sub-Saharan Africa using an online cross-sectional survey. A link self-administered questionnaire was distributed 1,969 participants through social media platforms and authors' email networks. Four...
Abstract Background The COVID-19 vaccines are being rolled out across all the sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) countries, with countries setting targets for achieving full vaccination rates. aim of this study was to compare uptake of, resistance and hesitancy vaccine between SSA locally residents in diasporan dwellers. Methods This a cross-sectional conducted using web paper-based questionnaire obtain relevant information on acceptance. survey items included questions demography, planned acceptance...
Perceived risk towards the coronavirus pandemic is key to improved compliance with public health measures reduce infection rates. This study investigated how Sub-Saharan Africans (SSA) living in their respective countries and those diaspora perceive of getting infected by COVID-19 virus as well associated factors.A web-based cross-sectional survey on 1969 participants aged 18 years above (55.1% male) was conducted between April 27th May 17th 2020, corresponding mandatory lockdown most SSA...
The key preventive measures adopted to minimise the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) had significant health, economic and physical impacts mostly in developing countries. This study evaluated COVID-19 lockdown among sub-Saharan African (SSA) population associated demographic variations.
Mental health and emotional responses to the effects of COVID-19 lockdown in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are serious public concern may negatively affect mental status people. Hence, this study assessed prevalence symptoms as well reactions among Africans (SSAs) associated factors SSAs during period. This was a web-based cross-sectional on features from 2005 respondents seven SSA countries. conducted between 17 April May 2020 corresponding period most Respondents aged 18 years above...
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with severe COVID-19 infection and complications. This study assesses vaccine acceptance hesitancy in people DM, explores the reasons for not being vaccinated. was a web-based cross-sectional survey using mixed-method approach conducted March-May 2021, corresponding to most Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries' early rollout period. Participants were those aged ≥18 years self-reported DM 11 countries. Responses comments on facilitators uptake analyzed. Of...
This study aims to evaluate the acceptance and risk perception of pregnant non women towards COVID-19 vaccines using a cross-sectional matched-sample approach. A web-based questionnaire with closed- open-ended questions was administered adults older than 18 years in sub–Saharan African (SSA) region. Respondents (n = 131) were grouped based on their pregnancy status (54 77 women) matched for comparison by age. The groups compared chi-square test t-test where appropriate. Compared women,...
Optimal breastfeeding practices among mothers have been proven to health and economic benefits, but evidence on adolescent in Bangladesh is limited. Hence, this study aims estimate indicators factors associated with selected feeding practices. The sample included 2554 children aged 0–23 months of 12–19 years from four Demographic Health Surveys collected between 2004 2014. Breastfeeding were estimated using World Organization (WHO) indicators. Selected examined against potential confounding...
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic and associated high mortality in sub-Saharan Africa, there is panic among healthcare workers because of higher risk being infected. This study compared knowledge, attitudes, perceptions (HCWs) non-healthcare (non-HCWs) examined common factors. A web-based cross-sectional 1,871 respondents (430 HCWs 1,441 non-HCWs) was conducted while lockdown measures were place 4 regions Africa. Data obtained using a validated self-administered questionnaire via an...
This paper discusses multidisciplinary international research collaboration team formation during the COVID-19 pandemic, challenges faced, strategies adopted, achievements and dynamics in implementation of on Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19), by African Translational Research Group (ATReG). The also lessons learnt future opportunities for global collaborative research. In-depth virtual interviews were conducted with consenting members ATReG. Questions designed to provide rich, deep,...
BACKGROUND: Technostress is a general feeling of anxiety and negative impact on thoughts, behaviours, attitudes body when person expected to deal with technology. It can lead poor job performance decreased productivity among workers. Coping strategies for technostress include: getting adequate user friendly software; encouragement employees communicate amongst others. This study aimed assess its effect as well presence coping mechanisms academic staff University Jos, Nigeria. METHODOLOGY :...
Abstract Background Vaccination remains the most powerful weapon against emergence of new variants coronavirus (COVID-19). However, false information about COVID-19 vaccines through various platforms including social media remain a major threat to global public health. The study examined impact sources on vaccine hesitancy and resistance in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Methods A validated web-based questionnaire was administered French English 2572 participants from African (SSA) countries...
Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic caused considerable panic and anxiety among health workers in all countries of the world, including Nigeria. This study aimed to identify spatial clustering for prevalence factors associated with depression frontline (FHWs) during 36 states Methods was a cross sectional conducted hospital treatment centres (one each state) across Nigerian Federal Capital Territory. A total 3,353 FHWs were recruited using convenient sampling technique. main outcomes...
This study investigated risk perception of contracting and dying SARS-CoV-2 in sub-Sahara Africa during after the lockdown periods. Two online surveys were conducted one year apart, with participants 18 years above living or diaspora. Each survey took four weeks. The first was taken from April to 16 May 2020, i.e., lockdown. second 14 2021, A cross-sectional using adopted modified questionnaires for both distributed through platforms. Question about risks asked. Helsinki declaration applied,...
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma are the commonest of group Chronic Respiratory Diseases. Primary Health Care workers play a role in prevention these diseases. The aim this study was to determine knowledge diagnostic skills PHC on COPD local government area Plateau State, Nigeria.it cross-sectional conducted among 146 primary healthcare selected through multistage sampling technique. Data collected self -administered questionnaire. processing analysis were done with Epi-Info...
Background: Understanding how drinking water is managed in rural households that lack access to improved sources necessary for designing effective strategies can meet their requirements. This study aimed assess the management practices of two selected communities Plateau State.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional was carried out State among 202 female caregivers under-five children residing who were using a multistage sampling technique. An interviewer-administered questionnaire and an...
Abstract Background: The COVID-19 vaccines are being rolled out across all the Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) countries, with countries setting targets for achieving full vaccination rates. aim of this study was to compare uptake of, resistance and hesitancy vaccine between SSA locally residents in diaspora. Methods: This a cross-sectional conducted using web paper-based questionnaire obtain relevant information on acceptance. survey items included questions demography, planned acceptance or...
BACKGROUND: The outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has created a global public health crisis and non-compliance with measures to contain the infection poses challenge Sub-Saharan African governments. This study investigated associations between compliance opinion on COVID-19 containment across selected SSA countries. 
 METHOD: Anonymous online cross-sectional survey was administered 1779 adults (18 years older) during mandatory lockdown period in most countries (April 18 - May...