Publications by authors named "N N Odunukwe"
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- * Data from 2,772 ART-naïve adults were analyzed, revealing a CKD prevalence of 10.0% to 17.6%; the study found that older age and factors such as anemia, lower BMI, and low CD4 counts were significantly associated with CKD.
- * Three methods for estimating CKD (BSA-CG, MDRD, and CKD-EPI) were compared, with
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- The study investigates the prevalence and factors contributing to hypertension among people living with HIV who haven't started antiretroviral therapy in a large clinic in Lagos, Nigeria.
- It analyzed data from over 10,000 participants, primarily women aged 25-49, finding a crude hypertension prevalence of 16.8%, with higher rates in males (25.8%) compared to females (18.3%).
- Key risk factors for hypertension included older age, male gender, being overweight or obese, and existing diabetes or kidney issues, indicating a need for regular hypertension screening in HIV care.
Background: The rapid spread of the SARS-CoV-2 infection in the absence of treatment or the presence of vaccines is forcing nations to respond with strong preventive measures ranging from mitigation, containment, and in extreme cases, quarantines. While these measures are a useful measure of infection control, they can lead to significant social, economic, and psychological consequences. This study sought to establish the prevalence and risk factors of intimate partner violence during the COVID-19 movement restriction in Nigeria among girls and women.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The success of antiretroviral therapy has led to an increase in life expectancy and an associated rise in the risk of cardiometabolic diseases (CMDs) among people living with HIV.
Objective: Our aim was to conduct a systematic review to synthesize the existing literature on the patterns of use and effects of mobile health (mHealth) interventions for improving treatment adherence and outcomes of care for CMD among people living with HIV.
Methods: A systematic search of multiple databases, including PubMed-MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, Scopus, Web of Science, African Journals online, ClinicalTrials.
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- * Conducted through surveys and in-depth interviews, the research included 258 HCWs with varying demographics, revealing that only about 22% had regular access to PPE and even fewer had access to N-95 masks.
- * Key factors influencing PPE use included leadership quality and donations of PPE, while challenges consisted of limited supply and operational issues, indicating an urgent need for better access and adherence to infection control policies.