Publications by authors named "Melvin Omone Ogbolu"

Article Synopsis
  • HPV infections, especially types 16 and 18, are common and concerning in low- and middle-income countries like Nigeria, where access to the HPV vaccine is limited.
  • A study conducted at Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University assessed the relationship between self-reported HPV infections, knowledge about HPV, and sexual behavior among students and staff, using an online questionnaire distributed via social media.
  • Findings indicated that participants aged 26-40 years and those not currently in a sexual relationship were more likely to report HPV infections and genital warts, highlighting a need for increased awareness and access to HPV vaccinations on campus.
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It is known that the quantity, makeup, and distribution of bodily fluids have a significant impact on the cognitive health, physiological health, and cell activity of human beings. This narrative could be influenced by the level of knowledge about hydration, dehydration, and the practice of Adequate Water Intake (AWI) of an individual based on the recommended daily Total Water Intake (TWI) by either the World Health Organization (WHO) or the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). In this study, we have developed and validated a scale to adequately measure knowledge of the recommended daily Total Water Intake (TWI) practices among foreign students at Óbuda University, Hungary.

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In Nigeria, statistics reveal that there is a high rate of cervical cancer among women and a significant lack of awareness surrounding Human Papillomavirus (HPV), which poses a substantial risk of HPV infection. This cross-sectional survey, conducted at Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) University, focuses on adapting and exploring the factors that influence a 20-item scale to measure HPV knowledge, evaluating knowledge-associated patterns and HPV-associated risk factors. We examined HPV vaccination rates, infection awareness, vaccine awareness, and the impact of ethnicity on HPV knowledge.

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