Publications by authors named "I G Joshua"
Introduction: Dementia is a growing public health challenge globally, with low- and middle-income countries, including Nigeria, disproportionately affected. Healthcare professionals play a critical role in dementia care. This study compared the knowledge and attitudes of medical and nursing students at a Nigerian university toward Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: With increased urbanization the prevalence of important public health problems like road traffic accidents (RTA) and depression are surging. This study was aimed to determine the association between RTA and depression among Indian population aged ≥45 years.
Methods: Using Longitudinal Aging Study in India (LASI) dataset (April 2017-December 2018), we have conducted this study among older adults (45-59 years) and elderly (≥60 years) Indians.
Objectives: Limited data exists on attitudes and practices of young men in tertiary institutions towards contraception. This study assesses attitudes and practices regarding contraception among male students in a tertiary educational institution in northwestern Nigeria, identifying factors influencing these attitudes.
Methods: This cross-sectional study conducted from July to August 2021 at Kaduna Polytechnic, Nigeria, involved 160 male students chosen via multistage sampling.
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic syndrome characterized by hyperglycaemia, polydipsia, polyuria, and weight loss, among others. The pathophysiology for the disorders is complex and results in pancreatic abnormal function. Viruses have also been implicated in the metabolic syndrome.
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- - An open fracture is characterized by the bone being exposed through the skin due to injury, often resulting from high-energy incidents like road traffic accidents, which are the main cause in Africa.
- - A review of 39 studies indicated that the Tibia is the most commonly affected bone, with significant issues including malunion, non-union, and wound infections after treatment.
- - The study highlights the importance of having standardized treatment protocols and better emergency services to handle open fractures effectively across Africa.