Risk Factors for Viral Non-suppression Among Youth Living with HIV in Nigeria: Findings from the iCARE Nigeria Study.

Viral suppression with antiretroviral therapy (ART) is a critical component of UNAIDS objectives to end the HIV epidemic. Youth living with HIV (YLH) have worse viral suppression rates than adults. The aim of this study was to identify risk factors for viral non-suppression among YLH in Nigeria.

A Stepped-Wedge, Cluster-Randomized, Multisite Study of Text Messaging Plus Peer Navigation to Improve Adherence and Viral Suppression Among Youth on Antiretroviral Therapy.

Background: To address the need for improved virologic suppression among youth living with HIV (YLH) on antiretroviral treatment (ART), we evaluated peer navigation plus TXTXT daily text message ART reminders.

Setting: YLH aged 15-24 on ART for at least 3 months at six research sites in four Nigerian cities.

Methods: Using a stepped-wedge design, Cluster 1 was non-randomized, while Clusters 2 and 3 were randomized to sequences of routine care (control period) and 48 weeks of the combination intervention (intervention period).

Relationship Between Blood Pressure Control and Self-Care Practices Among Hypertensive Patients Attending Family Medicine Clinic of Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria.

Background: Hypertension is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases worldwide and poses a global health challenge. Self-care practices are essential for blood pressure control and reduction of complications of hypertension such as cardiovascular and renal diseases.

Aim: The study aimed to assess the relationship between blood pressure control and hypertension self-care practices among hypertensive patients attending the Family Medicine clinic of Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Lagos, Nigeria.

Co-occurrence of non-communicable disease risk factors among adolescents in Jos, Nigeria.

Background: The co-occurrence and clustering of risk factors for non-communicable disease (NCD) is a global public health concern.

Aim: This study aimed to assess the co-occurrence and clustering of risk factors for NCDs among in-school and out-of-school adolescents in Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State, Nigeria.

Setting: Secondary schools and markets in Jos North Local Government Area.

Epidemiology of influenza in Nigeria: A secondary analysis of the sentinel surveillance data in Nigeria from 2010 - 2020.

Background: Influenza is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Little is known of the true burden and epidemiology of influenza in Africa. Nigeria has a sentinel surveillance system for influenza virus (IFV).