Publications by authors named "E Owoaje"
Introduction: The National Health Management Information System (NHMIS) is vital for healthcare decision-making in Nigeria. However, effectiveness requires optimal information use including at the facility and local government level.
Objective: We assessed the use of information derived from the NHMIS and factors associated with information use at selected facilities and Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Oyo State.
Article Synopsis
- A systematic review was conducted to summarize the latest evidence on oral health issues in slum areas, highlighting the disease burden, perceptions, practices, and access to services in both slum and non-slum urban environments of low and middle-income countries (LMICs).
- The review included studies published from January 2000 to June 2023 and utilized comprehensive databases, focusing on empirical research that reported on oral health among slum residents.
- Out of 56 assessed articles, 23 were included in the review, primarily from Asia (57%) and Africa (39%), with a varied focus on slums and urban settings to better inform health policy.
Safety and upscaling of remote consulting for long-term conditions in primary health care in Nigeria and Tanzania (REaCH trials): stepped-wedge trials of training, mobile data allowance, and implementation.
Lancet Glob Health
November 2023
Background: In-person health care poses risks to health workers and patients during pandemics. Remote consultations can mitigate these risks. The REaCH intervention comprised training and mobile data allowance provision for mobile phones to support remotely delivered primary care in Africa compared with no training and mobile data allowance.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Ageing in Place is the emerging social policy drive for long-term care coordination of older persons globally. This decision may be the only viable option in many low- and middle-income countries like Nigeria. Nevertheless, the risk of older persons being 'stuck in place' is high if their preferences are not considered or other alternatives are neither acceptable nor available.
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- The WHO emphasizes the importance of including disadvantaged populations in shaping oral health policies, which this study investigates through the experiences of slum residents in Ibadan, Nigeria.
- Focus group discussions with 58 participants revealed common dental issues like pain and decay, with causes linked to poor hygiene, diet, ignorance, and even supernatural beliefs.
- Findings showed that while many used non-professional remedies for dental pain, barriers to accessing proper dental care included high costs and fear of invasive treatments, with suggestions made for reducing treatment costs and providing alternative options.