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Tim Stockwell, Norman Giesbrecht, Kate Vallance, Ashley Wettlaufer
Summary: Effective government policies to reduce the harm of alcohol consumption have been shown to be effective, but they often face resistance from powerful commercial interests.
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Allison Portnoy, Kaja Abbas, Steven Sweet, Jane J. Kim, Mark Jit
Summary: This study compared the potential health impact of HPV vaccination in Ethiopia, India, Nigeria, and Pakistan using two widely published models. The Harvard and PRIME models yielded similar vaccine-impact estimates, with differences mainly attributed to variations in data interpretation on cervical cancer attribution to HPV-16/18. Ongoing exploration of model inputs, assumptions, and results will be crucial as countries work towards WHO targets for cervical cancer elimination.
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Sanjana Mukherjee, Sumegha Asthana, Winifred Ukponu, Adachioma C. Ihueze, Ibrahim B. Gobir, Alexandra L. Phelan, Claire J. Standley
Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria, high-level decision-making structures were established at the federal and state levels, providing clear and integrated multisectoral mechanisms. Efforts were made to engage academic experts and civil society organizations in decision-making processes, but greater inclusion is needed, especially in the early stages of health emergencies. Nigeria's previous experience responding to disease outbreaks aided the overall response, but there is a need to strengthen decision-making processes for inclusivity, fairness, and transparency.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Morenike Folayan, Sonjelle Shilton, Veronica Undelikwo, Oluwatoyin Alaba, Ranmilowo Amusan, Mustapha Ibrahim, Pamela Adaobi Ogbozor, Oluyide Mojisola, Deepshikha Batheja, Abhik Banerji, Elena Ivanova Reipold, Guillermo Z. Martinez-Perez
Summary: The aim of this study was to assess the general public's acceptability of SARS-CoV-2 self-testing in Nigeria. The majority of respondents agreed with the concept of COVID-19 self-testing and would take action to protect public health if they tested positive.
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Obiora B. Ezeudu, Jonah C. Agunwamba, Tochukwu S. Ezeudu, Uzochukwu C. Ugochukwu, Ikenna C. Ezeasor
Summary: The global call for healthy and sustainable food production and consumption focuses on ensuring food security through sustainable agriculture. However, other aspects of the food supply chain like consumption, packaging, recycling, and food waste management are often overlooked, especially in developing nations. This study examines the health and environmental impacts of local food packaging materials in Nigeria and proposes a theoretical circular economy model to ensure sustainable availability of these materials.
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(2021)
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Aimee P. Staunton, Helen M. Nabwera, Stephen J. Allen, Olukemi O. Tongo, Abimbola E. Akindolire, Isa Abdulkadir, Chinyere Ezeaka, Beatrice N. Ezenwa, Iretiola B. Fajolu, Zainab O. Imam, Dominic D. Umoru, Walter Otieno, Grace M. Nalwa, Macrine Olwala, Alison W. Talbert, Pauline E. A. Andang'o, Martha K. Mwangome, Ismaela Abubakar, Nicholas D. Embleton, behalf Neonatal Nutr Network NeoNuNet
Summary: This study describes the diagnostic criteria used for common conditions in neonatal units (NNUs) in Nigeria and Kenya. The findings highlight the consistent use of clinical criteria and limited use of diagnostic technologies in NNUs, which have implications for the management of neonatal conditions with overlapping clinical features.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Naima Nasir, Adeniyi Kolade Aderoba, Proochista Ariana
Summary: Through a systematic review, we found that most interventions aimed at improving maternal and newborn health in Nigeria were in line with WHO recommendations and focused on the intermediate social determinants of health within health facilities. However, there is a lack of research on interventions targeting structural social determinants and community-based approaches, as well as limited attention to pre-pregnancy interventions.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Yewande Kofoworola Ogundeji, Oluwabambi Tinuoye, Ipchita Bharali, Wenhui Mao, Kelechi Ohiri, Osondu Ogbuoji, Nneka Orji, Gavin Yamey
Summary: This study assesses Nigeria's preparedness to finance universal health coverage in the face of changing health conditions and resource needs. It identifies the transitions the country is undergoing in its healthcare system and highlights the gaps in knowledge and capacity for achieving UHC.
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Folashayo Adeniji
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Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Avirut Mehta, Dohyeong Kim, Nicholas Allo, Aina Olufemi Odusola, Chenchita Malolan, Fiemu E. Nwariaku
Summary: This study addresses the institutional and informational obstacles in understanding and mitigating road traffic injuries in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) by using geospatial analysis. The researchers developed a geocoding workflow to improve investigation of low-quality datasets in LMICs and applied it to an RTI dataset from Lagos State, Nigeria. The study highlights the implications of geospatial data analysis in LMICs on health resource allocation and patient outcomes.
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Mahlet A. Woldetsadik, Shelly Bratton, Kaitlin Fitzpatrick, Fatima Ravat, Lisetta Del Castillo, Kelsy J. McIntosh, Dennis Jarvis, Caroline R. Carnevale, Cynthia H. Cassell, Chhorvann Chhea, Franklyn Prieto Alvarado, Jane MaCauley, Ilesh Jani, Elsie Ilori, Sabin Nsanzimana, Victor M. Mukonka, Henry C. Baggett
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Oluwaseun Oladapo Akinyemi, Adedamola Adebayo, Christopher Bassey, Chioma Nwaiwu, Anna Kalbarczyk, Akinola A. Fatiregun, Olakunle O. Alonge, Eme Owoaje
Summary: The study found that community engagement strategies in the Nigerian polio programme were mainly affected by factors related to the process of program implementation, economic environment, and social context.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Adesola Oluwafunmilola Olumide, Amir Shmueli, Olayemi O. Omotade, Emmanuel S. Adebayo, Temitope O. Alonge, Gabriel O. Ogun
Summary: The study estimated the economic cost of treating selected NCDs in Nigeria, showing high direct costs for each disease. The findings underscore the necessity for advocating primary prevention, improving early diagnosis, and providing affordable treatment, given that the average monthly minimum wage in Nigeria is less than US$85.00 and treatment costs are mainly paid out-of-pocket by the population.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
J. Nicholls, R. O'Donnell, L. Mahon, N. Fitzgerald, ExILEnS Consortium
Summary: This study investigates the perspectives of UK stakeholders on the actual and potential impact of a public health licensing objective in their day-to-day work. The findings reveal that in Scottish areas where the public health licensing objective has been implemented, the alcohol licensing system is adapting to better incorporate public health goals. In England, public health teams that have engaged in this area have demonstrated their ability to work effectively within licensing systems.
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Substance Abuse
Tim Stockwell, Jinhui Zhao, Fariha Alam, Sam Churchill, Yipu Shi, Timothy Naimi
Summary: This study used government alcohol sales data to examine the changes in alcohol consumption during COVID-19 in Canada. The findings showed that alcohol consumption increased during the pandemic, and the extent of the increase was associated with the stringency of public health measures. Increased alcohol consumption was also found to be positively associated with higher COVID-19 infection rates two weeks later.
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Immunology
Kenneth Juma, Michael Reid, Monika Roy, Susan Vorkoper, Tecla M. Temu, Naomi S. Levitt, Oladimeji Oladepo, David Zakus, Gerald Yonga
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J. O. Thomas, K. O. Ojemakinde, I. O. Ajayi, A. O. Omigbodun, O. I. Fawole, O. Oladepo
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Oladimeji Oladepo, Isaac Oluwafemi Dipeolu, Opeyemi Oladunni
Summary: Implementation of reminder SMS to mothers in rural Nigeria led to higher completion rates and adherence to immunization schedules, particularly for measles and yellow fever vaccines. Qualitative findings suggest that the SMS reminders increased awareness of vaccination dates and helped mothers readjust their schedules for timely completion of immunizations. This intervention could be scaled up and integrated into healthcare systems to enhance national immunization coverage.
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Yetunde O. John-Akinola, Mojisola M. Oluwasanu, Oladimeji Oladepo
Summary: The study revealed limited knowledge and low screening awareness of cervical cancer among urban poor communities in Ibadan, Nigeria. Few women had undergone cervical cancer screening or received the human papillomavirus vaccine for prevention. Increased awareness and interventions are needed to improve prevention and screening practices in these settings.
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(2021)
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