A5045266029- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Malaria Research and Control
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- HIV/AIDS drug development and treatment
- Sex work and related issues
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Sexual function and dysfunction studies
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex
2020-2025
Obafemi Awolowo University
2024
Abstract Background Malaria is a major public health issue with substantial risks among vulnerable populations. Currently, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends SP-IPTp in second and third trimesters. However, efficacy of threatened by emergence sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine resistant malaria parasites due to single nucleotide polymorphisms Plasmodium falciparum dihydrofolate reductase dihydropteroate synthetase genes. This study aimed assess current prevalence Pfdhfr/Pfdhps mutations...
Objectives To determine seroprevalence, seroconversion, and mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) rates for dual triplex infections of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B (HBV), C (HCV) among pregnant women. Methods A multicentre prospective cohort study was conducted in six randomly selected tertiary hospitals from geopolitical zones Nigeria. Consenting participants were tested at recruitment followed-up till delivery. Retests performed delivery those who negative all three...
Abstract Background: Nigeria contributes significantly to the global burden of HIV, Hepatitis B and C infections, either singly or in combinations, despite progress HIV care regionally globally. Although some limited data on mono infection virus infections do exists, that dual triplex including seroconversion mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) rates necessary for planning address scourge pregnancy are not available. Objectives: To determine seroprevalence, rate new MTCT triple viruses...
Abstract Background Nigeria contributes significantly to the global burden of HIV, Hepatitis B and C infections, either singly or in combinations, despite progress HIV care regionally globally. Although some limited data on mono infection virus infections do exists, that dual triplex including seroconversion mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) rates necessary for planning address scourge pregnancy are not available. Objectives To determine seroprevalence, rate new MTCT triple viruses...
Background: There are no national data on hepatitis C virus awareness and burden among pregnant women to justify its routine screening. Objectives: To investigate awareness, seroprevalence risk factors for infection in Nigeria. Methods: A total of 159 from antenatal clinics across six geopolitical zones Nigeria consented anti-hepatitis testing which was confirmed using polymerase chain reaction technique. Confirmed positive were further tested B HIV. Participants evaluated virus. Odds...
Objective: To determine the hepatitis B vaccination coverage, full-dose (⩾3) coverage and associated factors affecting uptake among pregnant women. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study women attending antenatal care in six tertiary hospitals across all geopolitical zones of Nigeria. Pregnant who consented to completed screening questions about their status coverage. The main outcome measures were rate, dose, uptake. Bivariate analysis performed by chi-square test conditional logistic...
Abstract Background Cross-generational sexual relationships keep exposing more young persons to sexually transmitted infections, psychosocial and emotional trauma various forms of abuses has been linked with cases human immunodeficiency virus infection within the sub-Saharan Africa region; hence, need assess knowledge prevalence cross-generational among undergraduates a Nigerian institution. Methodology: The study was descriptive cross-sectional survey which involved use four-stage sampling...
Background Antenatal care allows healthcare providers to assess the wellbeing of pregnant women and their fetuses, leading positive maternal fetal outcomes. This study assessed available facilities for antenatal provided by midwives, factors that influenced quality provided. Methods used a mixed-method descriptive design based on Donabedian model explore at 27 health across three levels in Osun State. Qualitative data were collected from 11 purposively selected midwives using an in-depth...
BACKGROUND: Effective family support is essential for promoting the well-being of pregnant women and reducing risk adverse pregnancy outcomes. This study examined patterns influencing factors among attending antenatal clinics in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. METHODS: descriptive cross-sectional involved 384 a Local Government Area southwestern Three healthcare facilities with highest attendance were selected through purposive sampling. Data collected using tested structured questionnaire, which was...
Background/Aims Pregnancy and birth cause hormonal bodily alterations that can have profound effects on women's sexual function quality of life. The aim this study was to evaluate the influence mode postpartum life in primiparous women from health facilities Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Methods This used a descriptive design explore satisfaction those attending selected healthcare facilities. Data were collected 120 recruited via convenience sampling, using structured questionnaire between January June...
Abstract Background About 32 million pregnant women are at the risk of malaria infection yearly in malaria-endemic sub-Saharan Africa. To mitigate risks associated with pregnancy, WHO recommends ≥3 doses intermittent preventive treatment pregnancy (IPTp) sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP), covering from second trimester until delivery. Methods This cross-sectional study assessed uptake and extent adherence IPTp-SP among Osun State, Nigeria, October 2020 to March 2021. Assessment was done by...
Abstract Background: Although hepatitis C virus (HCV) may constitute one of the viral with high burden in Nigeria, there is no national data on its awareness and among pregnant women to justify routine screening. Objectives: To investigate awareness, seroprevalence risk factors for HCV infection Nigeria. Methods: A total 159 from antenatal clinics across six geopolitical zones Nigeria consented anti-HCV testing by third generation ELISA confirmed using polymerase chain reaction technique....
Background/Aims In Nigeria, nurse-midwives provide health information and support for pregnant women, as well treating minor pregnancy-related concerns. Little is currently documented about the contents, methods supporting structures available antenatal education in Osun state. This study explored provided by during care, including its resources, barriers facilitators to provision. Methods descriptive used a checklist questionnaires gather data from 189 women 14 six selected facilities...
Introduction: Uptake of antenatal care improves maternal and child health, which has been found toincrease with improved quality, thereby reducing the number complications maternaland health. Antenatal (ANC) provides an opportunity for midwives to screen, perform routineexaminations, counsel, help pregnant women have a successful pregnancy delivery. This studyassessed quality services provided by during ANC in selected health facilities Osun State,Nigeria.Methods: study used descriptive...
Background: Nigeria contributes significantly to the global burden of HIV, Hepatitis B and C infections, either singly or in combinations, despite progress HIV care regionally globally. Although some limited data on mono infection virus infections do exists, that dual triplex including seroconversion mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) rates necessary for planning address scourge pregnancy are not available. Objectives: To determine seroprevalence, rate new MTCT triple viruses associated...