Publications by authors named "A B Makanjuola"

Multidisciplinary collaboration is key to strengthening the evidence base for multifaceted illness prevention interventions. We bring together health economics and behavioral science to explore the well-being benefits and social cost-benefit of volunteer gardening at an accredited botanic garden, Wales, UK. A health economics-informed social return on investment (SROI) evaluation was combined with the assessment of volunteers' basic psychological needs (autonomy, competence, and relatedness), connection to nature, and their interrelatedness in this innovative nature-based intervention study.

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  • Pityriasis versicolor (PV) is a skin condition linked to Malassezia species, and this study focused on its relationship with sebum and hydration levels in adolescents in Ibadan, Nigeria.
  • Higher sebum levels and lower skin hydration were observed in students with PV compared to those without.
  • Malassezia globosa was identified as the most common species associated with PV, but no strong connections were found between the species and clinical features, indicating a need for further research.
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In this study, a composite of silver and titanium dioxide nanoparticles (AgNPs-TiONPs) was examined for its synergistic effects on phytostabilization of lead (Pb) and mitigation of toxicity in cowpea ( (L) Walp). Seeds of were wetted with water, 0.05 and 0.

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Introduction: Therapeutic offloading devices, including insoles, shoes, and other orthoses, are some of the most commonly used interventions to treat or prevent diabetic foot ulceration. Custom-made offloading devices are increasingly used to offset the development of foot ulcers. However, whether these devices are more effective than prefabricated standard offloading devices is uncertain.

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  • Community-based studies in Nigeria are needed for accurate health data, as they can provide essential information for resource allocation and healthcare prioritization.
  • A study conducted in Ikorodu, Lagos, surveyed 856 households, revealing a 5% prevalence of surgical conditions among 1,992 adults, primarily acquired deformities.
  • The findings highlight a significant gap in surgical care, with a troubling surgeon-to-population ratio of 1:10,000, indicating a need for improved surgical manpower development in the region.
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