A5059662837- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Dietary Effects on Health
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Global Health Care Issues
- Ear Surgery and Otitis Media
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Noise Effects and Management
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Hearing Impairment and Communication
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
- Mentoring and Academic Development
- Academic integrity and plagiarism
- Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes
- Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research
- Dialysis and Renal Disease Management
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
Bayero University Kano
2013-2025
Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital
2013-2025
Creative Commons
2021-2023
Texila American University
2023
Maryam Abacha American University of Niger
2023
Africa Center
2021
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
2021
African Field Epidemiology Network
2020
University of Ottawa
2016
Abstract Background Nigeria is an emerging hub of biomedical research, requiring additional trained bioethicists for ethical oversight research studies. There are currently two graduate-level health ethics programs in Nigeria. However, both the southern part country and no such training exist north. Strengthening skills knowledge Nigerian researchers across necessary given growing genetics infrastructure. Methods To inform creation a Master Science Health Research Ethics program northern...
Vaccination is a critical tool in the global response to COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, vaccine hesitancy has not been well explored parts of Nigeria. We assessed predictors acceptability and identified reasons for among adults urban Kano, northern Using mixed-methods design, we administered structured questionnaires cross-section (n = 446), complemented with 20 in-depth interviews. Binary logistic regression framework approach were used analyze data. About one-half (51.1%, n 228) respondents...
Background and Objective The Vanderbilt-Nigeria Research Ethics Training Program (V-NET) is an innovative research ethics training program that aims to address the increasing demand for in precision medicine Africa by building capacity ethical design, conduct, oversight of genetic genomic Nigeria. Methods includes creation a Master Science (MSc) degree ethics, 15 MSc students, integration genomics-focused curriculum into faculty enrichment at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC),...
People living with HIV (PLHIV) are at increased risk of COVID-19 acquisition, severe disease, and poor outcomes. Yet, little is known about vaccine hesitancy among PLHIV in high burden countries, such as Nigeria.This study aims to assess the acceptability identify predictors reasons for patients attending a tertiary hospital Kano, northern Nigeria.Using mixed-methods design, structured questionnaires were administered clinic- based sample (n = 344), followed by 20 in-depth interviews...
Of around 2 billion Muslims worldwide, approximately 1.5 observe Ramadan fasting (RF) month. Those that RF have diverse cultural, ethnic, social, and economic backgrounds are distributed over a wide geographical area. Sleep is known to be significantly altered during the month of Ramadan, which has profound impact on human health. Moreover, sleep closely connected dietary lifestyle behaviors.This cross-sectional study collected data using structured, self-administered electronic...
Muslims fast every year during the month of Ramadan from dawn until dusk. This study examined mental well-being and correlating factors among Nigerian adults who observed intermittent fasting (RIF).A validated generalized anxiety disorder-2 Patient Health Questionnaire-2, four-item spiritual index, Islamic intrinsic religiosity questionnaire were used to collect data about (depression, anxiety), spirituality, through a web-based survey between May 9, 2021 (27th Ramadan, 1442) June 4, (29th...
Objectives: We estimated the length-of-stay (LOS) in health facility after childbirth and identified associated factors three sub-Saharan African countries.Design: Secondary analysis using data from most recent Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys.Setting: Surveys Ghana, Malawi Eswatini were selected.Participants: Women aged 15-49 years who had a delivery two preceding survey in-cluded.Main outcome measures: Length-of-stay recorded days weeks converted to hours analysed as continuous...
Background: Kidney diseases requiring haemodialysis are becoming an emerging public health problem. This study aimed to determine the burden, socio-demographic and other risk factors associated with in Northwest Nigeria. Methodology: The was a retrospective multicentre review of secondary data from dialysis centres hospitals northwestern Risk for renal failure were examined 1329 patients who enrolled between 2019 2022 four Kano Jigawa state. Data analysed using IBM SPSS Statistics Windows,...
The COVID-19 pandemic response overwhelmed health systems, disrupting other services, including maternal services. disruptive effects on the utilization of services in low-resource settings, Nigeria have not been well documented. We assessed service utilization, predictors, and childbirth experiences amidst restrictions a rural community Kumbotso, Kano State, northern Nigeria.Using an explanatory mixed methods design, 389 mothers were surveyed January 2022 using validated...
As persons with HIV live longer as the result of antiretroviral therapy, morbidity from HIV-associated noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) is increasing. The Vanderbilt-Nigeria Building Research Capacity in and Noncommunicable Diseases program a training platform created goal cohort successful Nigerian investigators to become leaders NCD research. We describe survey findings two week-long workshops Kano, Nigeria, where trainees received instruction implementation science grant writing. Surveys...
Background and Objective Married adolescents face significant obstacles in making informed reproductive health decisions accessing sexual (SRH) services. It is important to identify barriers hindering these from SRH The aim of this study was factors associated with the utilization services among married adolescent girls northern Nigeria. Methods We used a cross-sectional design. population comprised female aged 14–19 years who were residents areas for at least six months. outcome measure...