Papers by Olumide Abiodun
Journal of Global Oncology, Oct 1, 2018
Background: Visual inspection of the cervix under acetic acid is the most cost-effective method f... more Background: Visual inspection of the cervix under acetic acid is the most cost-effective method for the control of cervical cancer in sub-Saharan Africa. The region bears about 90% of the global burden of the disease accounting for about 85% of new disease and more than 90% of the mortality. The WHO piloted a largely successful community-based cervical screening in six African countries including Nigeria between 2009 and 2012. Community-based cervical screening was subsequently adopted in Nigeria as a major strategy for preventing cervical cancer. An evaluation of the community-based cervical screening in two rural local government areas in Ogun state, Nigeria, however, revealed that more than 95% of sexually active women had never had cervical screening done despite availability of the services. A substantial number of these women would not want to have cervical screening done because of the fear of a positive cervical screening result. Aim: The current study explored the characteristics of women who are unwilling to have cervical screening because of the fear of a negative result in two rural local government areas in Nigeria. Methods: A post hoc analysis of data collected for the evaluation of community-based cervical screening in two rural LGAs in Nigeria. The analysis described the characteristics of 700 sexually active women aged 25 to 64 years who declined to have cervical screening. The socio-demographic characteristics, perception (0 to 6) and knowledge scores (0 to 36) of the participants were fitted into a multivariate logistic regression model to predict the fear of an unfavorable cervical screening result. Results: About 81% (567) of the women were unwilling to get a cervical screening due to the fear of a negative result. Age, gravidity, knowledge, and perception about cervical cancer and screening were associated with the women declining cervical screening due to the fear of a negative result. On multivariate logistic regression analysis age (OR: 0.968, P = 0.007) and knowledge score (OR: 0.914, P…
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The Pan African medical journal, 2023
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PLOS ONE, May 11, 2022
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Adolescents, May 6, 2021
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International Journal of Infectious Diseases, Aug 1, 2018
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BMC Research Notes, Dec 1, 2021
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Journal of AIDS and Clinical Research, 2016
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Journal of Global Infectious Diseases, 2022
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Asian journal of medicine and health, Jan 10, 2017
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Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare, Mar 1, 2016
Unsafe abortions account for nearly one-third of maternal deaths among young people. Women who ha... more Unsafe abortions account for nearly one-third of maternal deaths among young people. Women who have an induced abortion are usually literate and less than 30 years old; usually undergraduates with unintended pregnancies. Many of these pregnancies could have been prevented by contraception. The aim of this study was to determine the correlates of uptake of emergency contraception among university students. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 1328 sexually active, never married female university students. Self-administered questionnaire was used to assess knowledge, perception and practice of emergency contraception. Multivariate logistic regression was used to identify the predictors of emergency contraception. Majority of the participants were aware of emergency contraception (72.6%), had good knowledge (56.0%), and had the perception that it is effective (74.6%) and easy to use (72.4%). The main sources of information about emergency contraception were friends (32.9%) and the media (20.0%). About 52.0% of the participants had unprotected sex in the preceding six months, while 718 (54.1%) had ever used emergency contraception. The main sources of the commodities were sexual partners (46.2%) and medicine stores (35.4%). The uptake of emergency contraception was predicted by being ≤19 years (AOR = 3.193), rural dwelling (AOR = 4.247), perceptions that it is effective (AOR = 2.229E11) and easy to use (AOR = 6.680E8). Use of contraception among sexually active female Nigerian university students is predicted by the perception about its effectiveness and ease of use. Sexual and reproductive health programmes should focus on improving knowledge and addressing misconception in order to improve perception about emergency contraception.
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Research Square (Research Square), Oct 3, 2022
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The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
Adolescents often engage in high-risk behaviors which often have lifelong consequences. It is unc... more Adolescents often engage in high-risk behaviors which often have lifelong consequences. It is unclear whether an association exists between adolescents' perception of family support and family functioning and sexual risk behavior. We conducted a cross-sectional study of 702 adolescent students (aged 15-19 years) of a university in Nigeria and assessed high-risk sexual behavior (HRSB) and their judgment of family functioning and support. We used multivariable logistic regression analyses to evaluate the relationship between HRSB and the perception of family support and functioning. We found that 114 (16.2%, 95% CI: 13.69-19.16) of the adolescents engaged in HRSB. A higher proportion of boys (22.7%, 95% CI: 17.79-28.47) than girls (12.93, 95% CI: 10.17-16.31) engaged in HRSB (P = 0.001). The prevalence of intimate partner violence in our study was 8% (95% CI: 6.19-10.29). Participants with lower perception scores were more likely to be engaged in HRSB (aOR: 0.920, 95% CI: 0.878-0.965). Likewise, the perception of family functioning was inversely related to HRSB among the participants (aOR: 0.884, 95% CI: 0.813-0.962). There is an association between adolescents' perception of family support and functioning and HRSB. This association may provide a link in the complex interaction between the role of the family and adolescent sexuality. Programs and interventions for preventing HRSB and promoting risk-reducing autonomous decision-making among adolescents should include context- and setting-specific interventions that improve family support and functioning, and those that target in dysfunctional family settings.
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West African journal of medicine, Jul 31, 2022
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Journal of Neonatal Nursing
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Ethiopian journal of health sciences, 1970
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Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health, Mar 1, 2019
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Indian Journal of Tuberculosis
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Background Hypertension is a medical condition of public health concern that increases the risk f... more Background Hypertension is a medical condition of public health concern that increases the risk for chronic non-communicable diseases and mortalities. In recent years, understanding its co-existence with other comorbidities have been the focus of better management. However, the relationship between hypertension and depression or anxiety has been contentious with diverse findings reported by different studies. Understanding the relationship between depressive and anxiety disorders and hypertension control will be crucial for reducing the mortality associated with hypertension. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the association between depression or anxiety and hypertension control. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 321 hypertensive patients accessing care in two hospitals. Depression and anxiety symptoms were assessed using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. Relationship between uncontrolled hypertension and depression or anxiety was assessed u...
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