A5001334766- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Vibrio bacteria research studies
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Blood donation and transfusion practices
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- COVID-19 diagnosis using AI
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
- Lung Cancer Research Studies
- Disaster Response and Management
- Malaria Research and Control
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Psidium guajava Extracts and Applications
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Machine Learning in Healthcare
- Neutropenia and Cancer Infections
- Peptidase Inhibition and Analysis
- Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills
Karolinska Institutet
2021-2024
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control
2019-2024
University of Benin
2018-2024
University of Science and Technology of Benin
2021
University of Nottingham
2018-2020
Queen Margaret University
2019
Abstract Background The implementation of the country-wide comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) curriculum among in-school adolescents remains abysmally low and mHealth-based interventions are promising. We assessed effect a CSE on sexual reproductive health (SRH) knowledge, attitude behaviour in Ilorin, northcentral Nigeria. Methods Using schools as clusters, 1280 were randomised into intervention control groups. Data was collected at baseline (T 0 ), immediately after 1 ) 3 months...
The cholera outbreak in 2018 Nigeria reaffirms its public health threat to the country. Evidence on current epidemiology of required for design and implementation appropriate interventions towards attaining global roadmap strategic goals elimination however seems lacking. Thus, this study aimed at addressing gap by describing Nigeria.This was a retrospective analysis surveillance data collected between January 1st November 19th, 2018. A case defined as an individual aged 2 years or older...
The objective of this study was to describe the epidemiology COVID-19 in Nigeria with a view generating evidence enhance planning and response strategies. A national surveillance dataset between 27 February 6 June 2020 retrospectively analysed, confirmatory testing for done by real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). primary outcomes were cumulative incidence (CI) case fatality (CF). total 40 926 persons (67% 60 839) had complete records RT-PCR test across 35 states Federal Capital...
Objective Despite the increasing disease burden, there is a dearth of context-specific evidence on risk factors for COVID-19 positivity and subsequent death in Nigeria. Thus, study objective was to identify associated with testing positive fatality Design Retrospective cohort study. Setting surveillance laboratory centres 36 states Federal Capital Territory reporting data Nigeria Centre Disease Control. Participants Individuals who were investigated SARS-CoV-2 using real-time PCR during...
Nigeria reported an upsurge in cholera cases October 2020, which then transitioned into a large, disseminated epidemic for most of 2021. This study aimed to describe the epidemiology, diagnostic performance rapid test (RDT) kits and factors associated with mortality during epidemic.A retrospective analysis national surveillance data.33 37 states (including Federal Capital Territory) Nigeria.Persons who met case definition (a person any age acute watery diarrhoea, or without vomiting) between...
With reports of surges in COVID-19 case numbers across over 50 countries, country-level epidemiological analysis is required to inform context-appropriate response strategies for containment and mitigation the outbreak. We aimed compare features first second waves Nigeria.We conducted a retrospective Surveillance Outbreak Response Management Analysis System data waves, which were between 27 February 24 October 2020, 25 2020 3 April 2021, respectively. Descriptive statistical measures...
Armed conflict and insecurity have been linked to deteriorations in reproductive health rights globally. In Nigeria, armed violence has taken a significant toll on women's girls' safety. However, knowledge is limited about how shapes attitudes surrounding their ability make autonomous decisions relationships childbearing. Drawing socioecological framework terror management theory, we aimed investigate the association between conflict, insecurity, toward autonomy Nigeria. We conducted...
Introduction Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), the leading cause of death globally, are estimated to overtake communicable in sub-Sahara Africa, where healthcare workers (HCWs) play a crucial role prevention and treatment, but extreme shortage, thereby increasing burden NCDs among this specific population. To provide evidence for policy-making, we assessed NCD burden, associated factors treatment HCWs four sub-Saharan African countries. Materials methods We conducted cross-sectional study...
Nigeria accounts for a substantial cholera burden globally, particularly in its northeast region, where insurgency is persistent and widespread. We used participatory group model building workshops to explore enablers barriers implementing known interventions, including water, sanitation hygiene, surveillance laboratory, case management, community engagement, oral vaccine, leadership coordination, as well exploring leverage points interventions collaboration. The study engaged key...
Nigeria is endemic for cholera since 1970, and Kano State report outbreaks annually with high case fatality ratios ranging from 4.98%/2010 to 5.10%/2018 over the last decade. However, interventions focused on prevention control have been hampered by a lack of understanding hotspot Local Government Areas (LGAs) that trigger sustain yearly outbreaks. The goal this study was identify categorize hotspots in inform national plan disease elimination State. We obtained LGA level confirmed suspected...
Background Wider healthcare-strengthening interventions are recommended in cholera hotspots and could benefit other types of diarrhoeal diseases which contribute to greater mortality than cholera.
Global cholera guidelines support wider healthcare system strengthening interventions, alongside vertical outbreak responses, to end cholera. Well-trained providers are essential for a resilient health and can create synergies with childhood diarrhoea, which has higher mortality. We explored how the main provider groups diarrhoea in hotspots interact, decide on treatment, reflect possible limiting factors opportunities improve prevention treatment. conducted focus group discussions September...
Abstract Background Recommended since 2012 by the World Health Organization (WHO), seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) is a community-based intervention to prevent in children African regions where transmission follows pattern. Following publication of consolidated WHO guidelines for malaria, SMC expected reach more new geographies future years. Though has been shown reduce malaria-related morbidity and mortality, there potential quality improvement implementation. Assisted ten standards...
cholera outbreaks in Nigeria are often associated with high case fatality rates; however, there is a dearth of evidence on context-specific factors the trend. This study therefore aimed to identify and quantify cholera-related deaths Nigeria.using cross-sectional design, we analysed surveillance data from all States that reported cases during 2018 outbreak, defined death as an individual classified having according Centre for Disease Control definition. Factors were assessed using...
COVID-19 mortality rate has not been formally assessed in Nigeria. Thus, we aimed to address this gap and identify associated risk factors during the first second waves This was a retrospective analysis of national surveillance data from all 37 States Nigeria between February 27, 2020, April 3, 2021. The outcome variable amongst persons who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 by Reverse-Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction. Incidence rates calculated dividing number deaths total person-time...
Abstract Background Healthcare workers’ (HCWs) knowledge of multi-stranded cholera interventions (including case management, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), surveillance/laboratory methods, coordination, vaccination) is crucial to the implementation these in healthcare facilities, especially conflict-affected settings where burden particularly high. We aimed assess Nigerian HCWs’ identify associated factors. Methods conducted a cross-sectional study using structured...
The 2030 Global Task Force on Cholera Control Roadmap hinges strengthening the implementation of multistranded cholera interventions, including community engagement and health system strengthening. However, a composite picture specific facilitators barriers for these interventions any overlapping factors existing between two, is lacking. Therefore, this study aims to address shortcoming, focusing cholera-reporting countries, which are disproportionately affected by may be endemic. A scoping...
Over past decades, there has been increasing geographical spread of Lassa fever (LF) cases across Nigeria and other countries in West Africa. This increase associated with significant morbidity mortality despite focus on the disease by both local international scientists. Many these studies LF have limited to few specialised centres country. study was done identify sociodemographic clinical predictors related deaths Nigeria. We analysed retrospective surveillance data suspected collected...
Limited healthcare facility (HCF) resources and capacity to implement multi-stranded cholera interventions (water, sanitation, hygiene (WASH), surveillance, case management, community engagement) can hinder the actualisation of global strategic roadmap goals for control, especially in settings made fragile by armed conflicts, such as north-east region Nigeria. Therefore, we aimed assess HCF resource availability these Adamawa Bauchi States Nigeria well their coordination both states Abuja...
Lay diagnosis is a widely used diagnostic approach for home management of common illnesses in Nigeria. This study aimed to explore the perspectives caregivers and healthcare professionals on lay childhood malaria pneumonia. Aligned this, sought feasibility training Integrated Management Childhood Illness (IMCI) guidelines improved recognition treatment these diseases.A qualitative using individual face-to-face semi-structured interviews was conducted Benin City, Participants included 13 with...