Publications by authors named "J M Lusher"
The impact of gynaecological cancer and its treatments on sexual intimacy can be profound on female sexuality. However, very few registered clinical trials have addressed sexual intimacy among this cohort. This preliminary randomised control trial (RCT) and content analysis assessed the effectiveness of a brief online mindful compassion group intervention adjunct with cannabis suppositories.
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- This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the relationship between sugar intake and dental caries in Nigeria, as there were no existing national data on this issue.
- A thorough search in various scientific databases yielded 14 relevant studies, predominantly from Southwest Nigeria, assessing factors like sugar consumption frequency and dental health in both children and adults.
- Results indicated that while sugar intake seemed to slightly increase caries risk (18% higher odds), this association lacked statistical significance, suggesting further research is needed to clarify the link between sugar and dental health in the Nigerian population.
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- This review examines oral health care behaviors among pregnant women in Nigeria and how these impact both maternal and child health outcomes.
- The study analyzed 595 articles, narrowing it down to 18 relevant studies, which revealed significant variability in dental service usage and oral hygiene practices among pregnant women.
- It concluded that dental service use is low, often prompted by existing dental issues rather than preventive care, and emphasizes the need for improved oral health education tailored for this demographic.
Background: Studies indicate that complex postsurgical wound healing can significantly alter biopsychological markers responsible for recovery. Yet, there is a lack of research investigating women's experience of living with slow-to-heal Caesarean birth wounds. This is an important area of investigation considering the increase of factors associated with surgical births and poor wound healing in the UK and globally.
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- The study aimed to assess the prevalence, case-fatality rate, and risk factors of Noma in Nigerian children.
- Out of 1652 articles reviewed, 12 studies were included, revealing a pooled prevalence of Noma at 2.95%, with notable associations to malnutrition, measles, and malaria.
- Case-fatality rates were unclear, and the prevalence was slightly higher in northern Nigeria compared to the south, with disparities noted in age groups but no significant conclusions drawn.