A5008647710- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Neonatal Health and Biochemistry
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
- Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare
- Neonatal and Maternal Infections
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Neonatal and fetal brain pathology
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare
- Infant Nutrition and Health
- Retinopathy of Prematurity Studies
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- HIV/AIDS drug development and treatment
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- HIV Research and Treatment
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Pharmaceutical studies and practices
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Congenital Heart Disease Studies
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
University of Lagos
2016-2025
Lagos University Teaching Hospital
2014-2024
Moi University
2021
Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative
2021
Lagos State University Teaching Hospital
2015-2021
University of Oxford
2021
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust
2021
Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital
2015
Olabisi Onabanjo University
2015
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting health systems globally. Maternity care disruptions have been surveyed, but not those related to vulnerable small newborns. We aimed survey reported and sick newborn worldwide undertake thematic analysis of healthcare providers’ experiences proposed mitigation strategies. Methods Using a widely disseminated online in three languages, we reached out neonatal providers. collected data on preparedness, effects personnel services, including...
COVID-19 is disrupting health services for mothers and newborns, particularly in low- middle-income countries (LMIC). Preterm newborns are vulnerable. We undertook analyses of the benefits kangaroo mother care (KMC) on survival among neonates weighing ≤2000 g compared with risk SARS-CoV-2 acquired from infected mothers/caregivers.We modelled two scenarios over 12 months. Scenario 1 KMC universal coverage (99%) mortality due to COVID-19. 2 estimated incremental deaths reduced complete...
Introduction: preterm birth is a dire complication of pregnancy that poses huge long-term medical and financial burdens for affected children, their families, the health care system. The aim present study was to identify characteristics associated with births at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Lagos, Nigeria from 2011 2013.
To assess the impact of mobile virtual reality (VR) simulations using electronic Helping Babies Breathe (eHBB) or video for maintenance neonatal resuscitation skills in healthcare workers resource-scarce settings.
Objective To describe the patient population, priority diseases and outcomes in newborns admitted <48 hours old to neonatal units both Kenya Nigeria. Study design In a network of seven secondary tertiary level Nigeria Kenya, we captured anonymised data on all admissions age over 6-month period. Results 2280 were admitted. Mean birthweight was 2.3 kg (SD 0.9); 57.0% (1214/2128) infants low (LBW; <2.5kg) 22.6% (480/2128) very LBW (VLBW; <1.5 kg). Median gestation 36 weeks...
Abstract Background Each year an estimated 2.3 million newborns die in the first 28 days of life. Most these deaths are preventable, and high-quality neonatal care is fundamental for surviving thriving. Service readiness used to assess capacity hospitals provide care, but current health facility assessment (HFA) tools do not fully evaluate inpatient small sick newborn (SSNC). Methods Health systems ingredients SSNC were identified from international guidelines, notably World Organization...
Background Preterm (born < 37 weeks’ gestation) and very low birthweight (VLBW; <1.5kg) infants are at the greatest risk of morbidity mortality within first 28 days life. Establishing full enteral feeds is a vital aspect their clinical care. Evidence predominantly from high income countries shows that early rapid advancement safe reduces length hospital stay adverse health outcomes. However, there limited data on feeding practices factors influence attainment among these vulnerable in...
Abstract Background Nigeria is frequently associated with disproportionately high rates of severe neonatal jaundice (NNJ) underpinned by widespread Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency. Timely and appropriate treatment NNJ crucial for preventing the morbidity neuro-developmental sequelae. Since mothers are likely to be first mostly observe onset illness in their newborns, we set out identify pattern predictors maternal care-seeking practices three culturally-distinct settings...
Importance Newborn mortality accounts for approximately 47% of all children under the age 5 years. Virtual simulation may be a viable approach to support retention essential newborn care knowledge and skills among health professionals in low- middle-income countries. Objective To evaluate association between mobile virtual using Essential Care (vENC) early low-resource settings propose frequency use who newborns settings. Design, Setting, Participants This cohort study was conducted at 23...
Background Implementing small and sick newborn care (SSNC) requires skilled health workers; however, there is a shortage, adversely impacting patient outcomes worker well-being. There are limited data no current WHO standards for staff-to-baby ratios in neonatal units low- middle-income countries (LMICs) to inform policy, planning, investment. Methods In 65 (36 Malawi, 13 Kenya, 7 Tanzania, 9 Nigeria), facility assessment (HFA) SSNC government-led quality improvement (QI) processes were...
Sub-Saharan Africa is the epicentre of HIV pandemic but there are few reports HIV-related kidney diseases in children this region. This study aimed to determine prevalence proteinuria HIV-infected at Lagos University Teaching Hospital. Proteinuria was determined using urine protein-creatinine ratio. CD4+ cell count for all children. The mean age 74.4 +/- 35.6 months with a male: female ratio 3:2. Compared 6% 50 controls 20.5% 88 had (p = 0.026). Of 20 advanced clinical stage 40% compared...
Lead toxicity is a cause of intellectual disability in children and majority affected live developing countries. Its adverse effect on pregnancy outcome has also been documented.To assess the relationship between maternal blood lead levels umbilical cord their corresponding newborn infants; to determine factors associated with high participants.This was cross-sectional descriptive study carried out at tertiary Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria. Four hundred forty pregnant women respective...
COVID-19 is a pandemic that currently ravaging the world. Infection rate steadily increasing in Sub-Saharan Africa. Pregnant women and their infants may suffer severe illnesses due to lower immunity. This guideline prepares equips clinicians working maternal newborn sections sub-region manage during pregnancy childbirth.
Neonatal mortality accounts for approximately 46% of global under-5 child mortality. The widespread access to mobile devices in low- and middle-income countries has enabled innovations, such as virtual reality (VR), be leveraged simulation education health care workers.This study explores the feasibility educational efficacy using VR precourse preparation professionals neonatal resuscitation training.Health obstetrics newborn units at 20 secondary tertiary facilities Lagos, Nigeria, Busia,...
Thirty million small and sick newborns worldwide require inpatient care each year. Many receive antibiotics for clinically diagnosed infections without blood cultures, the current 'gold standard' neonatal infection detection. Low culture use hampers appropriate antibiotic use, fuelling antimicrobial resistance (AMR) which threatens newborn survival. This study analysed gap between prescribing in hospitals implementing with Newborn Essential Solutions Technologies (NEST360) Kenya, Malawi,...
In HIV-1-infected children, haematological disturbances include bone marrow abnormalities and peripheral cytopenias. All three major cell lineages can be depressed.A cross-sectional study of baseline parameters was undertaken in 68 children with confirmed HIV infection. all cases, a complete blood count done some had CD4+ counts RNA PCR. The analysed by the Coulter manual latex particle monoclonal antibody method PCR Roche Amplicor Monitor, version 1.5.Anaemia (< 100 g/L) present 77.9%,...
Background Globally, approximately 9 million neonates develop perinatal asphyxia annually of which about 1.2 die. Majority the morbidity and mortality occur in Low middle-income countries. However, little is known current trend incidence, factors affecting from hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE), Nigeria. Objective We assessed trends incidence fatality rates evaluated predictors among babies admitted with HIE over five years at Lagos University Teaching Hospital. Methods A temporal...
Abstract Background Neonatal sepsis remains one of the leading causes morbidity and mortality in neonates, especially developing countries. Objectives To determine prevalence, common bacterial pathogens, antibiotic susceptibility pattern neonatal at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Lagos, Nigeria. Methods This was a cross-sectional study neonates who presented facility with symptoms signs from January 2017 to October 2017. Demographic clinical data were extracted using structured...
Biochemical abnormalities have been associated with sickle cell disease. Studies on phosphorus and magnesium in disease conflicting. There is paucity of information the role these ions pathogenesis management This study was set out to determine serum levels magnesium, calcium Nigerian children disease.A case-control carried HbSS genotype (cases) age-matched controls HbAA. Serum calcium, albumin were measured using colorimetric methods.Eighty-six subjects forty-five studied. The mean...
The perinatal mortality rate remains an important indicator of maternal care and health nutrition, also reflects the quality obstetric pediatric available. causes most deaths are preventable, thus making it to identify risk factors in each environment.The aim was prospectively audit associated a tertiary facility developing country.Data for all consecutive deliveries labor ward complex Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) between June 2002 November were obtained from patients' record by...