Publications by authors named "Morẹnikẹ Oluwatoyin Folayan"
Background: The successful implementation of the 2030 sustainable development Agenda in Africa requires active participation from all sectors, including the dental research sector. The aim of this study was to review dental research published by authors affiliated with institutions in African countries from 2016 to 2023, to map papers related to the sustainable development goals (SDGs), and to identify areas of emphasis and gaps in SDGs-related papers on oral health in Africa.
Methods: We conducted a bibliometric analysis of dental literature in Africa (2016-2023) using Scival for performance analysis and VOSviewer for science mapping.
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- The study reviews research on orofacial clefts (OFCs) and nutrition-related issues among children in African countries, highlighting a significant burden of malnutrition in regions like North Africa.
- A total of 25 relevant studies were analyzed, predominantly from Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, and Uganda, focusing mainly on feeding difficulties in children with OFCs and the malnutrition caused by these conditions.
- The research indicates a lack of funding and limited international collaboration, with most studies conducted in hospital settings and primarily using clinical examinations and questionnaires to gather data.
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- Enhancing clinical trial skills in Africa is crucial for improving the continent’s ability to prevent, prepare for, and respond to pandemics.
- The text highlights the major challenges faced in conducting clinical trials in Africa and shares insights from the CONCVACT project, which focused on COVID-19 vaccine trials.
- Key takeaways include the need for regional cooperation, building local capacities, and creating standardized procedures for clinical trials.
Background: Poverty is a well-known risk factor for poor health. This scoping review (ScR) mapped research linking early childhood caries (ECC) and poverty using the targets and indicators of the Sustainable Development Goal 1 (SDG1).
Methods: We searched PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus in December 2023 using search terms derived from SDG1.
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- The study examines dentists' willingness to adopt teledentistry, particularly in light of increased interest since the COVID-19 pandemic, and aims to create a questionnaire for this purpose.
- Using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT2) as a framework, the study involved a Delphi panel of experts who refined the questionnaire through three rounds of consultations.
- The final questionnaire included 32 items covering dentists' backgrounds, teledentistry uses, and their intention to adopt it, demonstrating strong validity but requiring further assessment of its reliability.
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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: Nigeria, like many other countries, faced challenges in dental care provision during the COVID-19 pandemic, necessitating limited care to emergencies only. However, the impact of restricted access to dental services on oral health remains a concern, particularly with preventive maintenance care. This study aims to identify the factors associated with dental service utilization during the COVID-19 pandemic among patients attending dental clinics in Nigeria, and their sources of information about COVID-19.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Early childhood caries (ECC) is a global public health challenge that requires innovation, infrastructure, and health system influences to bolster initiatives for its management and control. The aim of this scoping review was to investigate the published evidence on the association between ECC and the targets of the Sustainable Development Goal 9 (SDG9) concerned with industry, innovation, and infrastructure development.
Methods: The scoping review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines.
Introduction: The United Nation's Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 calls for universal access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), which are crucial elements of health and well-being and fundamental for a life in dignity. Early childhood caries (ECC) is a preventable disease affecting health and quality of life of millions of young children worldwide. This scoping review aims to explore the connection between ECC and access to clean water and sanitation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA scoping review on the associations between early childhood caries and sustainable cities and communities using the sustainable development goal 11 framework.
BMC Oral Health
June 2024
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- * The review followed specific guidelines and searched multiple databases for studies that connected ECC with housing, urbanization, and waste management practices, ultimately identifying ten relevant studies, notably none from Africa.
- * Findings indicated a lower prevalence of ECC among children in owned homes and no significant association between ECC and household waste management; also, urbanization's impact on ECC varied between high-income and low/middle-income countries.
Background: Research on gender inequality is crucial as it unveils the pervasive disparities that persist across various domains, shedding light on societal imbalances and providing a foundation for informed policy-making.
Aim: To investigate gender differences in scientometric indices among faculty members in dental schools across Iran. This included overall data and speciality-specific data.
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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.
Background: This review aimed to chart the landscape of literature concerning the precise applications of traditional medicine in managing specific oral diseases and, in doing so, to pinpoint knowledge gaps surrounding the use of traditional medicine for oral disease management in the African context.
Methods: A systematic search of the literature was conducted on PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and CINAHL. The search was conducted from the inception of the database till September 2023.
Background: Sustainable development goal 13 centres on calls for urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. The aim of this scoping review was to map the published literature for existing evidence on the association between the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 13 and early childhood caries (ECC).
Methods: The scoping review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines.
Background: The goal of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 is to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. The aim of this scoping review was to map the current evidence on the association between the prevalence of early childhood caries (ECC) and parental education; and to identify possible pathways by which parental education may protect against ECC.
Methods: The two questions that guided this review were: what is the existing evidence on the association between maternal and paternal education and ECC; and what are the pathways by which parental education protects against ECC? The initial search was conducted in January 2023 in PubMed, Web of Science and Scopus.
Background: The need for online adaptations of research instruments became more pronounced amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. This study sought to modify the REALD-30 for online application (eREALD-30) and evaluate its content validity and internal reliability among medical and dental students in Nigeria.
Methods: The eREALD-30 required participants to identify if each of the listed words were related to dentistry by ticking either a 'yes' or 'no' response with the option to mark 'don't know' for words they were unsure about.
Background: There is no accessible information on countries with oral health policies. The purpose of this study was to identify World Dental Federation (FDI) member countries with oral health policies and their scope and extent of coverage of oral health care for young children.
Methods: This international survey recruited chief dental officers, oral health advisors to national ministries of health, and other key informants of the 158 FDI member countries between December 2020 and December 2021.