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International Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2016
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International Journal of Medical Research, 2016
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Diabetes & metabolic syndrome, Jan 8, 2016
Physical function is a determinant of survival in chronic diseases, however, little is known abou... more Physical function is a determinant of survival in chronic diseases, however, little is known about functional capacity (FC) and self-reported health status of patients with type-2 diabetes (T2D). This study investigated the relationship between FC and health related quality of life (HRQoL) of patients with T2D. This cross-sectional survey recruited 150 patients with T2D from a Nigerian university teaching hospital using purposive sampling technique. Socio-demographic and physical characteristics were assessed. FC and HRQoL including physical and mental health component summary (PCS and MCS) were assessed using the six minute walk test (6MWT) and Short-Form (SF-12) questionnaire respectively. Maximum oxygen consumption (VO2 max) was estimated, pre and post 6MWT cardiovascular parameters and fasting blood glucose (FBG) were assessed. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Alpha level was set at p<0.05. There were 83(55.3%) women, means of age and FBG of pa...
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International Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2016
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Taf Preventive Medicine Bulletin, 2010
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Pan African Medical Journal, Jul 11, 2014
Functional Exercise Capacity (FEC) is a valid measure of physical fitness in health and disease. ... more Functional Exercise Capacity (FEC) is a valid measure of physical fitness in health and disease. However, there is paucity of studies on FEC in African patients with Type-2 Diabetes (T2D). This study compared FEC between patients with T2D and healthy controls. Thirty five patients with T2D (18 men, 17 women) and 35 (16 men, 19 women) age-sex matched healthy controls participated in this case-control study. Anthropometric and demographic characteristics and cardiovascular parameters were measured following standard procedures. A glucometer was used to determine the Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG) level following at least 8 hours of overnight fasting. FEC was assessed using the Six-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) while Hand Grip Strength (HGS) test was measured with an electronic dynamometer. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Alpha level was set at p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt; 0.05. Patients with T2D and controls were similar in age (p &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt; 0.05). There were significant differences in the distance covered during 6MWT between patients and controls (t= 0.329; p =0.03), exercise capacity (t = 0.329; p = 0.03), FBG (t = 7.403; p = 0.001), systolic and diastolic blood pressure (t = 12.56; p = 0.001 and t = 27.23; p = 0.001) respectively. There were significant inverse relationships between 6MWD and Body mass index (r = -0.39; p = 0.02) and FBS(r = -0.51; p = 0.02) in patients with type-2 respectively. No significant association was found between exercise capacity and HGS (p &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt; 0.05). Patients with type-2 diabetes demonstrated lower functional exercise capacity than healthy controls. High body mass index and fasting blood glucose were significantly associated with lower functional exercise capacity.
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American Journal of Health Research, Sep 27, 2014
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International Journal of Sports Science, 2015
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Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews, 2016
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10Th Wcpt Africa Region Congress, Jan 20, 2014
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9Th Wcpt Africa Region Congress, Feb 7, 2012
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Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, 2015
The Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) is a valid quality of life tool often employed to determine ... more The Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) is a valid quality of life tool often employed to determine the impact of medical intervention and the outcome of health care services. However, the SF-36 is culturally sensitive which necessitates its adaptation and translation into different languages. This study was conducted to cross-culturally adapt the SF-36 into Yoruba language and determine its reliability and validity. Based on the International Quality of Life Assessment project guidelines, a sequence of translation, test of item-scale correlation, and validation was implemented for the translation of the Yoruba version of the SF-36. Following pilot testing, the English and the Yoruba versions of the SF-36 were administered to a random sample of 1087 apparently healthy individuals to test validity and 249 respondents completed the Yoruba SF-36 again after two weeks to test reliability. Data was analyzed using Pearson&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;#39;s product moment correlation analysis, independent t-test, one-way analysis of variance, multi trait scaling analysis and Intra-Class Correlation (ICC) at p &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt; 0.05. The concurrent validity scores for scales and domains ranges between 0.749 and 0.902 with the highest and lowest scores in the General Health (0.902) and Bodily Pain (0.749) scale. Scale-level descriptive result showed that all scale and domain scores had negative skewness ranging from -2.08 to -0.98. The mean scores for each scales ranges between 83.2 and 88.8. The domain scores for Physical Health Component and Mental Health Component were 85.6 ± 13.7 and 85.9 ± 15.4 respectively. The convergent validity was satisfactory, ranging from 0.421 to 0.907. Discriminant validity was also satisfactory except for item &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;#39;1&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;#39;. The ICC for the test-retest reliability of the Yoruba SF-36 ranges between 0.636 and 0.843 for scales; and 0.783 and 0.851 for domains. The data quality, concurrent and discriminant validity, reliability and internal consistency of the Yoruba version of the SF-36 are adequate and it is recommended for measuring health-related quality of life among Yoruba population.
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International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching
Background: This study assessed the physical activity level of university Students in relation to... more Background: This study assessed the physical activity level of university Students in relation to environmental and socioeconomic factors. Methods: One hundred and three undergraduate students of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria participated in this study. Pedometer was used to measure physical activity level of the participants over a week period. Questionnaires were used to assess socioeconomic status and environmental correlates of active commuting. Results: The results showed that 29.1% of the participants were somewhat active, while 27.2% were highly active. Only 3.9% were sedentary. There were significant negative associations between physical activity level and socioeconomic status (r= -0.503, p< 0.001) and residential location (r= -0.207, p< 0.036). There were no significant association between physical activity level and environmental characteristics except for the variable that assessed presence of parked cars between sidewalks and the road traffic (.2 = ...
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Archives of Physiotherapy and Global Researches, 2014
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BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2015
Anecdotally, use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) for Musculoskeletal Pain (MSP) i... more Anecdotally, use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) for Musculoskeletal Pain (MSP) is common in Nigeria; however, there seems to be a dearth of empirical data on its prevalence and mode of use. This study investigated the prevalence and modes of use of CAM for MSP among farmers in a rural community in South-western Nigeria. This cross-sectional survey employed multistage sampling technique guidelines for conducting community survey by the World Health Organization among rural community farmers in Gudugbu village, Oyo State, Nigeria. A questionnaire developed from previous studies and validated by expert reviews was used to assess prevalence and modes of CAM use. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Alpha level was set at p &amp;amp;lt; 0.05. A total of 230 consenting rural farmers volunteered for this study with a valid response rate of 93.9 % (n = 216). The lifetime, 12-month and point prevalence of CAM for MSP was 96.8 % respectively. Herbal therapy and massage were the predominant types of CAM therapies among previous (83.8 and 80.1 %) and current CAM users (37.5 and 37.5 %). CAM was largely used as sole therapy for MSP (75.5 %) and also in combination with orthodox medicine (23.6 %), and it is consumed on daily basis (21.8 %). CAM was perceived to be very good in maintaining a healthy life (87.1 %) and has less side effects (74 %) and more healthy than taking doctors&amp;amp;#39; prescriptions (63.4 %). There is a high prevalence of CAM among Nigerian rural farmers. The most commonly employed CAM for MSP were herbal remedies and massage which are attributable to beliefs on their perceived efficacy.
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International Journal of Women's Health and Reproduction Sciences, 2015
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Technology and health care : official journal of the European Society for Engineering and Medicine, 2012
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the knowledge and the use of Transcutaneous Electrical ... more The purpose of this study was to evaluate the knowledge and the use of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) by Nigerian physical therapists. A cross sectional study design was carried out among Nigerian physical therapists. Eighty-six physical therapists participated in this study and data were collected using a structured and validated questionnaire. Copies of the questionnaires were distributed by hand and by mail (with self addressed envelopes) to various hospitals, clinics, universities that offer physical therapy services/programmes across Nigeria. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Academic staff constituted 10.5% while 89.5% were clinicians. First degree holders constituted 61.6% while 38.4% had postgraduate degrees. Majority of physical therapists, 90.7% use TENS, 83% of those who use TENS are aware of the different types of TENS; 98.72% use TENS for 30 minutes or less, 48.7% use it for 15 minutes or less. The frequency commonly use is between 1-3...
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Technology and health care : official journal of the European Society for Engineering and Medicine, 2009
Balance is a complex motor skill and it is frequently disturbed among stroke survivors. Rehabilit... more Balance is a complex motor skill and it is frequently disturbed among stroke survivors. Rehabilitation experts are still facing challenges in achieving good stability. The primary aim of this study was to determine the effect of a wobble board exercise program on static and dynamic balance of hemiplegic subjects. Seventeen (17) stroke survivors were randomly selected into two groups. The subjects in the experimental group were trained on wobble board for six weeks while the control group received only the baseline treatment programs. The modified version of the timed balance test was used to assess balance while the foursquare step test was used to assess dynamic balance. Descriptive statistics and Analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used to analyze the data obtained. The result showed that there was significant difference in the static balance (eye closed) (F=7.49, P< 0.05) and dynamic balance (F3.20, P< 0.05) between the groups but there was no significant difference in static...
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