University of Ibadan

Enteropathogen-specific pathways linking moderate-to-severe diarrhea to linear growth faltering in sub-Saharan African children: a decomposition analysis of the GEMS study

BACKGROUND: Associations exist between moderate-to-severe diarrhea (MSD) and growth faltering in children; however, the underlying mechanisms are not well-understood. We evaluated the extent to which seven enteropathogens explain the association between MSD and linear growth falt...

Family control and optimal cash holding adjustment speed: evidence from African listed firms

Purpose This study investigates how family control influences the speed at which firms adjust toward their optimal cash holding levels, with a focus on listed companies in African capital markets. It explores whether family-controlled firms exhibit different liquidity behaviors u...

Global burden of moyamoya syndrome in pediatric sickle cell disease and implications for the neurosurgical workforce: a systematic review

Abstract Objective The aims of the study were twofold: 1) quantify the global burden of pSCD|MMS, and 2) estimate the number of children who warrant specialist evaluation for possible surgical revascularization. Methods A systematic review was conducted following PRISMA guideline...

Topic: piloting adapted WHO digital interventions for health system strengthening in primary care mental health in Nigeria: a mixed-methods RE-AIM evaluation

Mental health treatment gaps persist across low- and middle-income countries despite task-shifting initiatives integrating mental healthcare into primary care. Digital health interventions were piloted within the Mental Health in Primary Care (MeHPriC) programme in Lagos, Nigeria...

Nutritional knowledge and dietary pattern among Type 2 diabetic patients attending University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada, FCT, Nigeria

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a major non-communicable disease and a leading cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality worldwide. Effective dietary management is essential for achieving optimal glycaemic control; however, poor nutritional knowledge and unhealthy dietar...

Dynamics of PfHRP2 antigen-based diagnostic tool efficiencies during high seasonal malaria transmission

Accurate malaria diagnosis remains critical for effective case management and surveillance, particularly in endemic regions where diagnostic reliability directly influences disease burden estimates. This study assessed the performance of a commonly used antigen-based rapid diagno...

Outcomes of Acute Coronary Syndrome in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) represents an escalating public health crisis in Africa, driven by an ongoing epidemiological transition. Unlike in high-income countries, ACS in Africa disproportionately affects a younger, economically active demographic, imposing a severe socioeco...

Rethinking family planning indicators: findings from a global expert consultation

The global family planning field has long relied on a few standard measures to assess program effectiveness and population-level outcomes, such as modern contraceptive prevalence, unmet need for family planning, and demand satisfied. Recognizing that these measures have substanti...

Determinants of renewable energy intensity in Sub-Saharan Africa

The devastating consequences of climate change have intensified the global imperative for renewable energy transition, with particular urgency in Africa, where vulnerability to climatic impacts is compounded by persistent poverty and weak institutions. Although existing literatur...

Adaptation and pilot implementation of the WHO guideline on digital intervention to strengthen mental health systems in Lagos state, Nigeria

Abstract Background The uptake and implementation of cost-effective interventions and programs for mental health problems are often threatened by weakened health systems (HS) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Digital technologies provide concrete opportunities to tackl...

Do Farmer-Producer Organizations increase smallholder incomes? An econometric evaluation of carrot farmers and market channel innovations in India

Abstract Background : Farmer-Producer Organizations (FPOs) have emerged as an important institutional mechanism for improving the market participation and income of smallholder farmers. However, empirical evidence on their causal impact remains limited due to potential self-selec...

CERVICAL CANCER PREVALANCE AND RISK FACTORS AMONG WOMEN LIVING WITH HIV IN IBADAN

Cervical cancer is one of the most prevalent types of cancer among women worldwide, primarily caused by chronic infection with high-risk oncogenic human papillomavirus (HR-HPV). Over 90% of new cases occur in developing and resource-limited nations. This study examined the preval...

A scoping review of occupational hazards and health problems among artisans in low- and middle-income countries

Artisans form a significant part of the informal workforce in many low and middle-income countries. Their work supports local economies, reduces unemployment, and provides services that are often unavailable in the formal sector. Despite their importance, evidence from multiple s...

Social Media Peer Communication and Cholera Risk Perception During the 2024 Outbreak in Lagos, Nigeria: A Health Belief Model Analysis

Background: Cholera remains a persistent and deadly global public health challenge. Recent resurgences have caused large-scale outbreaks. Due to gaps in public health risk awareness, effective risk communication using the HBM is now critical for cholera control and prevention. Du...

Strangles in a polo mare in Nigeria: Clinical, bacteriological and molecular characterisation of Streptococcus equi

Abstract This report describes a confirmed case of strangles in an 18‐year‐old Sudanese polo mare at the Eleyele Polo Club in Ibadan, Nigeria. The mare presented with fever (40.0°C), bilateral submandibular and retropharyngeal lymphadenopathy, and spontaneous abscess rupture with...

Pharmacological pain relief and postpartum bleeding in women with moderate or severe anemia: A cohort analysis of the WOMAN ‐2 trial

OBJECTIVE: Pain relief could minimize blood loss by limiting the adrenaline stress response to fear and trauma during birth. We examined the association between pharmacological pain relief and postpartum bleeding in a large cohort of women giving birth with anemia in sub-Saharan...

Nigerian Salafi Discourse Corpus (NSDC): Construction, Methods, and Use

This paper documents the construction of the Nigerian Salafi Discourse Corpus (NSDC), a purpose-built corpus of 5,791 Facebook posts (2,485,963 words; 2,518,453 tagged tokens) published by Nigerian pages and profiles over a ten-year frame (2015-2025). The NSDC was assembled from...

Nigerian Salafi Discourse Corpus (NSDC): Construction, Methods, and Use

This paper documents the construction of the Nigerian Salafi Discourse Corpus (NSDC), a purpose-built corpus of 5,791 Facebook posts (2,485,963 words; 2,518,453 tagged tokens) published by Nigerian pages and profiles over a ten-year frame (2015-2025). The NSDC was assembled from...

Maternally requested caesarean section among pregnant women and spousal support in Ibadan, Nigeria

Caesarean section (CS) is a life-saving surgical intervention performed when vaginal delivery poses a risk for women with pregnancy complications. In Nigeria, maternally requested caesarean section (MRCS) is not widely accepted as a childbirth option despite increasing awareness....

Blood-based biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease and neurodegeneration in an indigenous African cohort using both Simoa and NULISA platforms

Background: In low- and middle-income countries, Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) constitute a growing public health burden. Indeed, the lack of awareness and easy screening tools, such as blood-based biomarkers, leaves many patients undiagnosed. In this study, we...