A5042803094- Natural Antidiabetic Agents Studies
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Public Health and Nutrition
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- COVID-19 diagnosis using AI
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Elder Abuse and Neglect
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Andrographolide Research and Applications
- Gender Roles and Identity Studies
- Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
- Insurance and Financial Risk Management
- Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
- Urinary Tract Infections Management
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
Ekiti State University
2016-2024
Nigerian Institute for Trypanosomiasis Research
2022
World Health Organization
2022
Background: The heightened cardiovascular risk associated with metabolic syndrome (MetS) has been documented by several researchers. Framingham score (FRS) provides a simple and efficient method for identifying individuals at risk. objective was to describe the prevalence of MetS its association FRS in predicting disease among cohort semi-urban women; Method: Clinical laboratory parameters were evaluated 189 healthy women. International Diabetes Federation definition used diagnose syndrome....
Early sickle cell disease (SCD) diagnosis has shown promise in combating SCD many countries. The aim of this study was to assess the practice and perception early among a group parents physicians Nigeria. Patients Methods. This cross-sectional descriptive conducted opinions 135 caring for patients 164 mothers children with southwestern state Nigeria.Most 132 (97.8%) were aware prenatal diagnosis, but only 51 (37.8%) would recommend it. Most 129 (95.6%) routinely premarital genetic counseling...
Background: Early diagnosis has been shown to improve the prognosis of breast cancer, hence self-examination (BSE) as a screening method may have its benefits. The aim present study is determine prevalence BSE practice, correctness practice steps and knowledge cancer disease among women attending secondary health facility.Methods: was descriptive antenatal care immunization clinics at State Specialist Hospital, Ikere-Ekiti between October December 2015. A total 238 seen during period who...
Objective: Advanced age is one of the notable risk factors for catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs), and differences between middle aged elderly men with CAUTIs poorly understood.This study aimed at comparing pattern pathogens antibiotic susceptibility in ambulant catheterized middle-aged Nigerian men.Material methods: One hundred fifty-four patients >48 hours had provided clean catch mid-stream urine samples microscopic analysis, culture sensitivity tests.Eighty-two <65, 72...
Background: Hypertension is one of the major risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Though generally believed to be a adults, It has been shown start in early life and tracks through adolescence into adulthood.Aims Objectives: The objective this study was determine prevalence hypertension associated among adolescents Ekiti State.Materials Methods: cross sectional survey involving 416 secondary school aged 10 19 years. A ‘two-stage’ sampling technique used select subjects. Facilitated...
Introduction: Elder abuse is a major but subtle social problem affecting millions of older adults globally. Nigeria, developing nation with about 4% her 200000000 population being persons not left out. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and correlates elder in Oye Ekiti Local Government, State, Nigeria. Methods: A cross-sectional 275 consenting seniors residing households located Government Area was conducted. correlational matrix constructed using Pearson coefficients association...
This study explored the potential health benefits of Dissotis rotundifolia, a plant widely used in traditional African medicine. It is common that has been reported to have variety ethno-medical uses tropical Africa. The aim this research work was ascertain effect aqueous methanolic stem extracts rotundifolia on plasma triglycerides, glucose, sodium concentration, aspartate aminotransferase, cholesterol and glutamate pyruvate transaminase their histomorphological changes normal adult albino...
Objective: There has been a global increase in the incidence of abdominal trauma surgical patients. We conducted this study to evaluate pattern injuries, patient characteristics and management outcome our setting.Methods: It was descriptive (combined retrospective prospective) all patients with admitted managed at Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti between January 2013 December 2016. Data on socio-demographics, clinical profile, investigations, treatments were entered into...
Background: Breastfeeding is a natural and critical act that provides nutrients energy for the infant young child; through public health intervention such as exclusive breastfeeding, it improves survival rates of infant. Objective: To determine breastfeeding practices sociodemographic determinants amongst nursing mothers present at Imo state university teaching hospital Orlu. Methods: A cross sectional analytical study design was used included all within 4 week period. Data collected using...
Early case detection and isolation of patients infected with highly infectious diseases through active search (ACS) are important for early commencement treatment control the disease within a population. This study aimed to assess ACS COVID-19 in healthcare facilities during third wave pandemic Ekiti State, Nigeria. cross-sectional was conducted all State. All cadres local government primary workers were trained carry out using semi-structured interviewer-administered questionnaire uploaded...
Background: Hepatitis B vaccine has been introduced in Nigeria for over a decade now, yet, data on sero-conversion status of the immunized cohort population are scarce. Such important objective evaluation impact and effectiveness HBV vaccination program. This study therefore aims at determining prevalence infection among children Ekiti state, Nigeria.
 Methodology: cross-sectional was conducted across three senatorial districts between October December, 2017. A total 441 consisting 226...
Background Antigen rapid diagnostic testing (Ag-RDT) for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is an important technique used the control and containment of COVID-19. This study aims to assess quality COVID-19 Ag-RDT in sites Ekiti State, Nigeria. Methods A validated World Health Organization (WHO) questionnaire was collect data from 138 located health facilities State. The assessment based on activities carried out last three months before study. Results total...
Diabetes mellitus is a disorder in which the body does not produce enough or respond normally to insulin, causing blood sugar (glucose) levels be abnormally high. The aim of study was assess effectiveness Andrographis paniculata leaf and stem bark extracts management Alloxan induced diabetes Wistar rats. Fifty (50) rats were divided into eight groups, namely; group A (normal control), B, C, D, E, F, G H (treatment groups). conducted for four (4) weeks by measuring glucose first weeks. result...