A5049133048- Reproductive tract infections research
- Retinal and Optic Conditions
- Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Retinal Imaging and Analysis
- Ophthalmology and Visual Health Research
- Retinal Diseases and Treatments
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Urinary Tract Infections Management
- Global Healthcare and Medical Tourism
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Intraocular Surgery and Lenses
- Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Global Health and Surgery
- Ocular Infections and Treatments
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Immune responses and vaccinations
- Gut microbiota and health
- Ocular Surface and Contact Lens
- Reproductive System and Pregnancy
- Travel-related health issues
- Health and Conflict Studies
- Delphi Technique in Research
University of Calabar
2018-2022
Africa Health Research Institute
2012-2022
International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness
2004
Ministry of Health and Social Welfare
1998-2004
World Health Organization
1998
Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital
1997
Harefield Hospital
1975
Society for Endocrinology
1975
Jessop Hospital
1975
Royal Society
1975
In the absence of accessible, good quality eye health services and inclusive environments, vision loss can impact individuals, households communities in many ways, including through increased poverty, reduced life employment. We aimed to estimate annual potential productivity losses associated with employment due blindness moderate severe impairment (MSVI) at a regional global level.We constructed model using most recent economic, demographic (2018) prevalence (2020) data. Calculations were...
We undertook a Grand Challenges in Global Eye Health prioritisation exercise to identify the key issues that must be addressed improve eye health context of an ageing population, eliminate persistent inequities health-care access, and mitigate widespread resource limitations.Drawing on methods used previous studies, we multi-step recruitment strategy assemble diverse panel individuals from range disciplines relevant global all regions globally participate three-round, online, Delphi-like,...
purpose. Trachoma is the leading cause of infectious blindness worldwide. Control strategies target antibiotic therapy to individuals likely be infected with Chlamydia trachomatis on basis clinical signs. However, many studies have found chlamydial infection in absence disease. It has been unclear whether such represent a significant reservoir infection. In current study, quantitative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay was used investigate distribution and determinants load an endemic...
Eye health has profound and widespread implications for many aspects of life, health, sustainable development, the economy. Yet populations do not have access to good-quality, affordable eye care.
The prevalence of hypertension, diabetes and obesity in Gambia was assessed a 1% population sample 6048 adults over 15 years age, 572 (9.5%) subjects were hypertensive according to WHO criteria (a diastolic blood pressure (DBP) 95 mmHg or above and/or systolic (SBP) 160 above); 325 (5.4%) had DBP above, 39 (2.3%) 105 above; 428 (7.1%) SBP above. By less conservative 90 140 above), 24.2% hypertensive. hypertension similar the major ethnic groups urban rural communities. Age risk factors for...
BACKGROUND As part of the second National Survey Blindness and Low Vision in Gambia carried out 1996, all survey participants were examined for signs trachoma. The findings compared with results first 1986, which used same sampling strategy. METHODS A multistage stratified cluster random sample, proportional probability sampling, was obtained. Stratification included settlement size (less than 400 residents, more residents). All subjects trachoma using simplified WHO grading system. RESULTS...
Purpose: To determine whether a sample of the 50-year-old and above population would provide comparable information to total population-based survey. Methods: In 1996, national eye survey in The Gambia was undertaken results concerning prevalence distribution blindness low vision have been reported. same data set used analyse causes people aged 50 years above, compare findings with population. Results: Of 55 bilaterally blind population, 83.6% were age or older. by cause similar for those...
Summary introduction Surgery for trachomatous trichiasis prevents blindness and is advocated by the WHO as part of SAFE strategy global elimination trachoma. We conducted a randomised community trial to investigate effect providing surgery in villages on surgical uptake The Gambia. methods 56 from two divisions were assigned eight pairs clusters matched geographical division proximity. One cluster each pair was randomly receive village‐based other health centre‐based surgery. Outcome...
<b>Background:</b> Trichiasis surgery is believed to reduce the risk of losing vision from trachoma. There are limited data on long term outcome and its effect corneal opacification. Similarly, determinants failure not well understood. <b>Methods:</b> A cohort people in Gambia who had undergone for trachomatous trichiasis 3–4 years earlier was re-assessed. They were examined clinically conjunctiva sampled <i>Chlamydia trachomatis</i> polymerase chain reaction (PCR) general bacterial culture....
<h3>AIM</h3> To re-survey the Gambia after an interval of 10 years to assess impact a national eye care programme (NECP) on prevalence blindness and low vision. <h3>METHOD</h3> Comparison two multistage cluster random sample surveys taking into account marked increase in population Gambia, west Africa. Samples whole 1986 1996 were taken. The definition is presenting vision less than 3/60 better eye, or visual fields constricted 10° from fixation. Low 6/18 but better. Causes determined...
Trachoma is the leading infectious cause of blindness. However, there are few data on natural history trachomatous trichiasis to guide program planning or that investigate its pathogenesis.A cohort Gambians with in one both eyes who had declined surgery was observed. Clinical examinations were performed at baseline and 4 years later. Conjunctival swab samples collected for Chlamydia trachomatis PCR bacteriology.One hundred fifty-four people examined later (241 nonsurgical eyes). At 124 (52%)...
In The Gambia many patients identified as blind or having low vision are not attending for surgery. aim of this study was to investigate the reasons non-attendance. Three methods were used: semi-structured interviews; focus group discussions; and written questionnaires completed by staff. most frequently barrier all three cost, closely followed lack information about services, fear, transport difficulties, an escort. addition existing measures taken National Eye Care Programme (NECP) reduce...
► Nigeria has a high magnitude of blindness and visual impairment in addition, there is inequity accessing eye care.► Primary care (PEC) activities have largely been donor driven unsustainable partly due to primary healthcare (PHC) system challenges.► Nigeria's current administration implementing Universal Health Coverage through revitalised PHC system.► The WHO recently piloted PEC package for sub-Saharan Africa (WHO AFRO package).► the opportunity leverage on developed implement equitable...
Minimising the footprint of cataract surgery: a blueprint for surgical sustainability.