Publications by authors named "K A Durowade"

Objectives: Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) provides continuous pregnancy prevention to women for a period of 3 to 12 years, and it is very safe and effective. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence, determinants and willingness to use LARC among undergraduate female students attending public and private universities in Ekiti State, Southwest Nigeria DESIGN: This survey employed a cross-sectional comparative study design.

Setting: Public and private universities in Ekiti State, Southwest Nigeria.

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Objectives: To assess and compare the level of Birth Preparedness and Complications Readiness (BPCR) and determine the predicting effect of socio-demographic factors on it among couples in rural and urban communities of Ekiti State.

Design: A community-based comparative cross-sectional study.

Setting: The study was conducted in twelve rural and twelve urban communities in Ekiti State.

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Background: Nutritional imbalance is an underlying cause of 2.6million death annually and a third of child's death globally. This study assessed and compared the nutritional status of primary school children and their caregiver's knowledge on malnutrition in rural and urban communities of Ekiti State.

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Article Synopsis
  • Malnutrition is a growing issue among children in developing countries, particularly in Ekiti State, Nigeria, where the study focused on comparing urban and rural primary school children's feeding patterns and malnutrition rates.
  • The research involved 983 primary school children using a structured questionnaire and WHO growth standards, finding that rural children had significantly lower dietary diversity and higher malnutrition rates compared to their urban counterparts.
  • Key factors linked to malnutrition included lower birth order, poor sanitation, lower educational levels of caregivers, and the occupation of household heads, indicating a need for targeted interventions in both communities.
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