A5046618574- Global Maternal and Child Health
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Customer Service Quality and Loyalty
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Indoor Air Quality and Microbial Exposure
- Occupational exposure and asthma
- Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration
University of Port Harcourt
2018-2024
Durban University of Technology
2022-2024
Providence College
2021
nView Medical (United States)
2021
Regional Medical Center
2021
Texas Tech University
2021
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
2021
Assiut University Hospitals
2021
Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all ages is the 3rd Sustainable Development Goal (SDG). Inequality in access to health care remains one of primary challenges achieving goal. With ever-increasing expansion urban areas population growth, there a need regularly examine pattern accessibility basic amenities across regions, States areas. This study examined geographic Primary Health Care Facilities (PHCF) Nigeria using combination open data geospatial analysis techniques....
The willingness of Africa's population to patronise the COVID-19 vaccines is critical efficiency national immunisation programmes. This study surveys views adult African inhabitants toward vaccination and possibility participating or not in governments' efforts get citizens vaccinated.A cross-sectional online survey Africans was undertaken from December 2020 March 2021. Responses were anonymised. Pearson Chi-square test performed determine whether there any variations knowledge, awareness,...
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) remains the region with highest burden of anemia globally. Since has both health and non-health-related consequences, its reduction is one Sustainable Development Goals. Therefore, this study aimed to examine prevalence associated factors among married women in SSA.Using Stata version-14 software, analysis was done on 89,029 from Demographic Health Surveys 19 countries SSA. Pearson Chi-Square test Binary logistic regression analyses were used anemia. The results...
Access to quality care before, during, and after childbirth remains an effective means of reducing maternal neonatal mortality. Therefore, the study identified factors influencing utilization prenatal services among women childbearing age in South Africa. This is a retrospective based on secondary data from African Demographic Health Survey (DHS) conducted 1998 2016. In Africa, 21.0% mothers had used ANC services. Higher odds seeking were found aged 35 years older (cOR = 1.26, 95% CI;...
We conducted a retrospective study of 2555 DR-TB patients admitted to treatment between 2010 and 2016 in six geopolitical zones Nigeria. characterized the gender distribution cases association demographics clinical data, such as age, category, number previous TB cycles, zone, with gender. The independent effects being male or female patient were determined using bivariate multivariate analyzes statistical significance p < 0.05 95% confidence interval. Records from total examined for...
Globally, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) that causes Acquired Syndrome (AIDS) remains a public health problem with higher burden in sub-Saharan African countries. Though the coverage is low Africa (SSA), comprehensive knowledge about HIV vital for preventing and controlling transmission of virus. Women's decision-making power significantly linked use healthcare services. However, there no available evidence on women's capacity HIV. Therefore, this study investigated association between...
Background The Lagos State Tuberculosis, Buruli Ulcer, and Leprosy Control Program (LSTBLCP) started engaging private hospitals under the Public-Private Mix (PPM) in 2008. study aimed to evaluate trend predictors of successful Tuberculosis (TB) treatment outcomes patients managed across these health facilities between 2010–2016 Lagos, Nigeria. Methods Retrospective review TB register cards commenced on January 2010 December 2016 36 engaged by LSTBLCP. Between February 2017, data were...
This article attempts to practicalise Open Science (OS) promote ideas and enhance efforts for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It delineates General Statements (n = 20) as guiding beacons Specific 70) that act precision tools in OS orientated policymaking, research, innovations, public engagement, access scientific knowledge. The authors hope draw kindled educated attention besides underscoring need unbiased, inclusive, diligent execution of SDGs. By adopting these accordingly...
In Nigeria, limited research has been conducted on Microplastics (MPs) in inland rivers, necessitating a comprehensive assessment to understand the extent of contamination. This study aimed assess abundance, distribution, and composition MPs fishes, sediment, water from rivers across Nigeria's six geopolitical zones. Samples were collected selected each zone (Rivers Yauri, Benue, Argungu, Jamare, Ogun, Ethiope Orashi). isolated using combination filtration, density separation, visual...
Abstract Recent literature suggests that approximately 5%–18% of patients diagnosed with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 may progress rapidly to a form the illness and subsequent death. We examined relationship between sociodemographic, clinical, laboratory findings mortality among patients. In this study, 112 were evaluated from February May 2020 80 met inclusion criteria. Tocilizumab was administered, followed by methylprednisolone pneumonia severity index score ≤130...
Abstract Introduction The willingness of Africa’s population to take the COVID-19 vaccines is critical efficiency national immunisation programmes. This study surveys views adult African inhabitants toward vaccination and possibility participating or not in governments’ efforts get citizens vaccinated. Method A cross-sectional online survey Africans was undertaken from December 2020 March 2021. Responses were anonymised. Pearson Chi-square test performed determine whether there any...
Health system responsiveness reflects the extent national health systems meet legitimate expectations of patients. This study assessed primary care services in Nigeria from clients’ perspective. A cross-sectional survey 379 participants were randomly selected 7 centers a sample frame 20 healthcare centers. Descriptive results presented frequencies and percentages. The associations between importance performance ranking examined using Spearman’s ranked correlation coefficient. Multivariate...
Background: Currently, the management of SARS-CoV-2 varies with no definitive clinical guidelines, as scientific evidence across globe differs in therapeutic options. This study intended to provide some clarity insufficient data based on role monotherapy tocilizumab (TCZ) and combination therapy remdesivir (RDV) TCZ among patients infection El Paso, Texas. We evaluated use each presence steroids standard care. Methods: One hundred fifty-four SARS-CoV-2-infected from four different medical...
Chest X-ray (CXR) characteristics of patients with drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) depend on a variety factors, and therefore, identifying the influence these factors appearance DR-TB in chest X-rays can help physicians improve diagnosis clinical suspicion. Our aim was to describe CXR presentation its association demographic factors. A retrospective analysis CXRs Nigeria between 2010 2016 performed, reviewing features radiographs, such as cavitation, opacity effusion, infiltration lung...
<sec> <title>UNSTRUCTURED</title> The use of predictive modeling in HIV prevention is gaining traction Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), particularly for enhancing self-testing (HIVST) among underserved populations. Implementing models to target HIVST interventions presents both opportunities and challenges, requiring culturally sensitive approaches ethical considerations data use. This Viewpoint explores the application Random Forest (RF) Classification Regression Tree (CART) identify high-risk...
There are many claims to the benefits of open access publishing in general and for Africa particular. This study aimed describe characteristics scholarly journals expected publish articles on public health from a number African countries. Using Journals Online Index Medicus, 174 13 countries were identified. The six above group’s median gross domestic product (GDP) published 145 journals, while seven at or below GDP 29 journals. Two thirds freely available download, but only third had...
socio-economic status (SES), especially for women, influence access to care. This study aimed determine the relationship between SES and uptake of malaria intervention by pregnant women non-pregnant mothers children under 5 years old in Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria.this cross-sectional was conducted at Adeoyo teaching hospital located Nigeria. The hospital-based population included consenting mothers. Data were collected using an interviewer-administered modified validated demographic health...
Background: Ocular diseases vary in different parts of the world and are influenced by racial, geographic, socioeconomic cultural factors. The common ocular worldwide cataract, glaucoma, conjunctivitis, corneal ulcers, uveitis, refractive errors, pterygium.
 Methods: This was a community-based cross-sectional descriptive study carried out Rumuokwuta community Rivers state. Socio-demographic clinical presentation information obtained from an interviewer-administered questionnaire....
BACKGROUND: Noise is everywhere in our daily lives and becomes very important as it affects health. Religion an integral part of the use acoustic electronic instruments worship. With increase sophistry these come their attendant untoward effects on auditory organs body. This study was to assess noise exposure levels amongst instrumentalists Pentecostal churches Port Harcourt City, Nigeria. MATERIALS & METHODS: Following ethical consideration, 216 consenting respondents from 30 were recruited...
To evaluate the quality of clinical records as a measure paediatric oral health care in tertiary institution, Nigeria. A 12-month retrospective review all dental patients seen centre hospital Nigeria was carried out. The were assessed using structured standard checklist based on modified CRABEL Scores. information each case notes included note identification number, patient demographic information, history presenting complaint, and medical /drug histories. Other elicited features, diagnosis,...