Publications by authors named "Olayinka A Onasoga"
Article Synopsis
- - Breast cancer is a major health issue for women globally, and breast self-examination (BSE) is a crucial, low-cost method for early detection; involving nursing students in teaching BSE to their relatives can enhance awareness and practice.
- - A study involving 197 nursing students in North-Central Nigeria found that while 98.5% were aware of BSE and 89.8% practiced it, about 25% did not share this knowledge with their relatives.
- - To increase early breast cancer detection, nursing students should be encouraged to teach BSE to relatives and community members, highlighting the need for ongoing education and sensitization on this important health practice.
Introduction: Differences in availability and choices of contraceptive methods among postpartum women have been found to influence their quality of life as the fertility rate is very high, and the contraceptive usage rate persistently remains low in Nigeria.
Objectives: This study assessed the determinants of contraceptive options among postpartum women in Nigeria.
Methods: Two Local Governments were randomly selected from the four Local Governments.
Regular pelvic floor exercise is essential for maternal health among women because it is a proven conservative treatment and prevention for pelvic organ prolapse. This study aimed at investigating the knowledge of women on the effects of regular pelvic floor exercise on the maternal health among women attending a primary health centre in Ado - Ekiti. It also assessed the women's attitude towards and the practice of pelvic floor exercises.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Objective: Risky sexual activity among adolescents is on the increase and contraceptive prevalence rate is low which is evidenced by high rate of teenage pregnancy in Bayelsa state, Nigeria. This study assesses the adolescents' knowledge, attitude and utilization of emergency contraceptive pills (ECP) in Amassoma Community, Bayelsa State, in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria.
Methods: The study was a descriptive cross-sectional research design.