Papers by Monisola Oginni
Background: Hypertension has become an important public health challenge globally because of its ... more Background: Hypertension has become an important public health challenge globally because of its high prevalence and concomitant increase in its risk for cardiovascular, cerebrovascular and renal diseases . A major characteristic of this disease is its insidious ons et and the inability of the affected individual to detect it on time until it has become complicated, for this reason, it is u sually referred to as a ‘silent killer’. Aims: This study was conducted in a University in the So uthwestern region of Nigeria. It assessed the preva lence of hypertension among the cleaners and their knowledge about it. It further examined the association betw een their educational status and knowledge of hypertension, r elationship between age, Body Mass Index and development of hypertension. Methodology: A non-experimental descriptive research design was adopted for the study. The Cluster Sampling Technique was employed to select a total of 228 res pondents. A self-developed, semi-structured a...
International Journal of Reproductive Medicine, 2014
Prisoners are at special risk for infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) because of ov... more Prisoners are at special risk for infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) because of overcrowded prisons, unprotected sex and sexual assault, occurrence of sexual practices that are risky to health, unsafe injecting practices, and inadequate HIV prevention, care, and support services. This study aimed to describe the knowledge, attitude, and preventive practices towards HIV/AIDS by male inmates in Ogbomoso Prison at Oyo State, South West Nigeria. This was a cross-sectional study. A simple random sampling method was employed to select 167 male participants and data were collected using pretested structured interviewer-administered questionnaire. The data were collated and analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 17. Fifty (29.9%) were in the age group 20-24 years with mean age of 30.99 ± 11.41. About half (50.3%) had been married before incarceration. Family and friends (30%), health care workers (25%), prison staff (20%), and mass media (25%) were the commonest sources of information on HIV/AIDS. Knowledge about HIV was found to be high (94.6%). About 68.9% believed that people with the disease should be avoided. The knowledge about HIV/AIDS among inmates was high, but misconceptions about HIV/AIDS are still rife among the prisoners and educational programs would be required to correct this.
Background: Rape myths acceptance is prevalent among the genera l public most especially among pr... more Background: Rape myths acceptance is prevalent among the genera l public most especially among practitioners such as the nurses and this influence their percept ions of rape. Objectives: The study was aimed at assessing how nurses’ Rape M yth Acceptance (RMA) and gender influence their attribution of responsibility to victims and perpetrators in different rape scenarios and their p rceptions of degree of rape trauma. Methodology: The study employed a cross-sectional design and was conducted among 130 nurses undergoing Baccalaureate degree programme in a University in N igeria. An adapted and pre-tested structured questi onnaire containing RMA Scales with four rape vignettes was used to collect data. Results: The study revealed that, 49% of the nurses had low RMA while 51% had high RMA. It was also found that, irrespective of their rape myth acceptance, majorit y f them attributed more responsibility to victims and had similar perceptions of degree of rape trauma. A statistical ly si...
Background: Rape myths acceptance is prevalent among the genera l public most especially among pr... more Background: Rape myths acceptance is prevalent among the genera l public most especially among practitioners such as the nurses and this influence their percept ions of rape. Objectives: The study was aimed at assessing how nurses’ Rape M yth Acceptance (RMA) and gender influence their attribution of responsibility to victims and perpetrators in different rape scenarios and their p rceptions of degree of rape trauma. Methodology: The study employed a cross-sectional design and was conducted among 130 nurses undergoing Baccalaureate degree programme in a University in N igeria. An adapted and pre-tested structured questi onnaire containing RMA Scales with four rape vignettes was used to collect data. Results: The study revealed that, 49% of the nurses had low RMA while 51% had high RMA. It was also found that, irrespective of their rape myth acceptance, majorit y f them attributed more responsibility to victims and had similar perceptions of degree of rape trauma. A statistical ly si...
Impact of drug abuse on the lives of youth in a semi-urban Community setting in Nigeria
Journal of Community and Health Sciences, 2012
This study examined involvement in drug abuse and its associated consequences among secondary sch... more This study examined involvement in drug abuse and its associated consequences among secondary school students in Nigeria. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 160 Secondary School students selected using a multi-stage sampling technique. Results showed that 85% of the respondents had a high level of awareness of drug abuse and 48.1% were involved in drug abuse. This study also revealed that friends, peer groups and involvement in social group were some of the factors influencing youths' participation in drug abuse. A significant relationship exists between respondents' involvement in drug abuse and health conditions (X = 53.53) and academic performance (X = 6.727). This study concludes that involvements in drug abuse have a negative impact on the lives of the youth. Therefore, multidisciplinary actions should be put in place to end drug abuse among the youths in our community.
Calabar Journal of Health Sciences, 2020
During pregnancy, the fetus requires iron for blood formation so does the mother, this increases ... more During pregnancy, the fetus requires iron for blood formation so does the mother, this increases the iron requirement which is higher than that of non-pregnant women. This study assessed the level of awareness and prevention of anemia among pregnant women attending the antenatal clinic at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Lagos, Nigeria. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 182 pregnant women attending the antenatal clinic at LUTH in Lagos, Nigeria. A balloting system was done to select the respondents in the clinic that runs 4 times a week, with an estimated number of 70 pregnant women per clinic. Data were collected using a structured self-administered questionnaire and analyzed with the Statistical Package of the Social Sciences version 22. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for analysis, Chi-square test was done for the association between the variables at P < 0.05 level of significance. Ethical approval was obtained from the Human Re...
Background: Rape myths acceptance is prevalent among the genera l public most especially among pr... more Background: Rape myths acceptance is prevalent among the genera l public most especially among practitioners such as the nurses and this influence their percept ions of rape. Objectives: The study was aimed at assessing how nurses’ Rape M yth Acceptance (RMA) and gender influence their attribution of responsibility to victims and perpetrators in different rape scenarios and their p rceptions of degree of rape trauma. Methodology: The study employed a cross-sectional design and was conducted among 130 nurses undergoing Baccalaureate degree programme in a University in N igeria. An adapted and pre-tested structured questi onnaire containing RMA Scales with four rape vignettes was used to collect data. Results: The study revealed that, 49% of the nurses had low RMA while 51% had high RMA. It was also found that, irrespective of their rape myth acceptance, majorit y f them attributed more responsibility to victims and had similar perceptions of degree of rape trauma. A statistical ly si...
Knowledge of screening and management strategies for gestational diabetes mellitus among primary health care providers in Ile-Ife, Nigeria
Posttraumatic stress disorder and suicidal ideation among the internally displaced persons in Nigeria
Egyptian Nursing Journal, 2020
Background The armed insurgency in Nigeria has forced vulnerable individuals out of their native ... more Background The armed insurgency in Nigeria has forced vulnerable individuals out of their native homes and means of livelihood to search for safety and security in safer zones. This study assessed posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, suicidal ideation, and its associated factors as well as coping measures employed by the internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Dalori, IDPs Camp, Maiduguri, Nigeria. Patients and methods A cross-sectional design was employed to study 240 randomly selected adult IDPs. Data were collected with a structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire, and data were analyzed descriptively, whereas multiple regression analysis was used in determining factors associated with PTSDs. Results The result showed that 72.1% of the respondents have been in the camp for more than 5 months. Findings from the study showed a high prevalence of PTSD (74.6%), depression (55.4%), suicidal ideation (33.8), and mental illnesses (26.3%). Furthermore, factors associa...
The Influence of Health Literacy on Knowledge of Cervical Cancer Prevention and Screening Practices among Female Undergraduates at a University in Southwest Nigeria
Africa Journal of Nursing and Midwifery
The global incidence of cancer is rising, and low-income and lower-middle-income countries have t... more The global incidence of cancer is rising, and low-income and lower-middle-income countries have the worst figures. However, knowledge of cervical cancer prevention and cervical cancer screening practices remains poor in these regions. This study assessed the concept of health literacy as a potential determinant of knowledge of cervical cancer prevention and screening practices among female undergraduates. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 385 female undergraduates at a university in southwest Nigeria. A validated questionnaire composed of subscales on nine components of health literacy, knowledge of cervical cancer prevention, and cervical cancer screening practices was used for data collection. The majority of the respondents obtained a high score on most of the components of health literacy and 66% had good knowledge of cervical cancer prevention. Only 11% demonstrated good practices of Pap smear testing. Of all the components of health literacy, “feeling und...
Background: Breast cancer is the top cancer in women both in the developed and the developing wor... more Background: Breast cancer is the top cancer in women both in the developed and the developing world. The Addis Ababa Cancer registry reported that breast cancer accounts for 34% of all female cancer cases. Many deaths can be avoided if the cancer can be detected and treated early. Practice of breast self-examination is a convenient, no-cost tool that can be used on a regular basis for detecting breast illness at an early stage. Therefore, this study sought to assess the knowledge and practice of BSE among young females at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methods: Institutional based cross sectional study was conducted on the total sample size of 381 females using self-administered questionnaire adapted from other studies. The data were entered using Epi-data software version 4.1.1 and then exported to SPSS version 24 for further statistical analysis. The study analysis was done by descriptive and inferential statistics: namely frequency, mean, student t-test, ANOVA, linear & logistic regressi...
Adherence to HIV care among HIV-positive pregnant women in Nigeria
African Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health
International Journal of Women's Health and Reproduction Sciences, 2015
Introduction Exercise has become an essential aspect of antenatal and postnatal care in most sett... more Introduction Exercise has become an essential aspect of antenatal and postnatal care in most settings (1-3). Pervading skepticism about safety and benefit of exercises in pregnancy and postpartum seems to be giving way to populating evidence that relevant exercise are safe and of significant benefit to the mother and child (1,3-5). Explicitly, empirical evidence revealed the benefits of exercise to include preservation and promotion of aerobic and musculoskeletal fitness levels, improvement in posture, coordination and balance, increase in endurance and stamina, deterrence of extreme maternal weight gain, gestational glucose control, improved psychological adjustment to changes in pregnancy and postpartum, facilitation of labour and more rapid postnatal recovery (4-9). Consequent to the foregoing, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommended low-impact, moderate-intensity and regular exercises for pregnant women irrespective of their physical fitness level for approximately 30 minutes on most days of the week. However, there are empirical reports that women are yet to attain these recommendations (10,11). Rather, there are quantity of data reporting decreased physical activity in early pregnancy (12-15), late pregnancy (14-16) and during the postpartum period (17-19). Lack of engagement in physical exercise during pregnancy and postpartum period have been implicated on a gamut of factors which may not be mutually exclusive. There is still some conservative view and myths that exercise is too delicate and unsafe for pregnant women. On the other hand, women are afraid to participate in physical exercise owing to fear that it will negatively impact on their health (5,20). In addition, increase caring responsibility associated with pregnancy and postpartum and cultural perceptions are determinants of physical exercise in women. Previous investigators have reported prevalence and pattern of physical exercise among pregnant women from the developed countries (12,13,21-24). Anecdotally, the African culture seems to play a prohibiting role in physical exercises during pregnancy and immediate postpartum by man-Abstract Objectives: The African culture seems to play a major prohibiting role in physical exercise during pregnancy and immediate postpartum. This study was designed to assess practice and pattern of antenatal and postnatal exercise among Nigerian women. Materials and Methods: Three hundred and sixty-five women (189 pregnant women and 179 nursing mothers) from six selected hospitals in southwest Nigeria participated in this cross-sectional study. Data were obtained on socio-demographic and obstetric characteristics, and practice of antenatal and postnatal exercise. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze data at P<0.05 alpha level. Results: The mean age of all the respondents was 28.9± 4.63 years. A majority of the pregnant women responders were nulliparous (39.2%) while the nursing mother responders were mostly multiparous (54.5%). Prevalence for engagement in physical exercise was 81.9% and mostly based on self-prescription (35.5%) and prescription by nurses (28.8%). Antenatal and postnatal exercise practice was 84.7% (160/189) and 79.0% (139/176), respectively. Aerobic (43.5%) and stretching (33.4%) were the most common type of physical exercises. Exercise frequency was mostly 1-2 times per week (40.8%). There was significant association between exercise practice and education level (χ 2 =18.795; P=0.001). Conclusion: Engagement in antenatal and postnatal exercise among Nigerian pregnant and nursing women was high and mostly based on self-prescription. Education level significantly influence physical exercise practice among Nigerian women with aerobic and stretching as the predominant exercises in pregnancy and postpartum.
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Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences, 2014
Assessing the Use of the NANDA-International Nursing Diagnoses at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile Ife, Nigeria
International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications, 2011
This study assessed the use of the NANDA-I nursing diagnoses in a Nigerian hospital. A multi-stag... more This study assessed the use of the NANDA-I nursing diagnoses in a Nigerian hospital. A multi-stage sampling method was used to select seven wards and 67 nursing process booklets from the Medical, Surgical, Orthopedic, and Mental Health Units of the hospital. A total of 154 nursing diagnoses were made: 50.7% were made within the first 48 hours of admission, while 35.8% were made on reassessments. The most frequently used nursing diagnoses were self-care deficit, pain, and anxiety. The NANDA-I nursing diagnoses are in use in Nigeria, adding support to the global use of the NANDA-I taxonomy, but findings also suggest a need for an assessment framework informed by nursing. Nurses in Nigeria would benefit from training programs organized by NANDA-I and national institutions to further refine their use of the nursing process.
International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2014
Background: Breastfeeding patterns in the developing world are still below the recommended levels... more Background: Breastfeeding patterns in the developing world are still below the recommended levels and the potential to improve child survival remains untapped. This study investigated the breastfeeding profile and practices of Nigerian nursing mothers. Methods: This cross-sectional survey involved women at attending selected baby-friendly facilities in Ile-Ife, SouthWest , Nigeria who had breastfed their most recent baby for a minimum of six months. A self-administered questionnaire was used to obtain data on demographics, infant-maternal characteristics and breastfeeding practices. 383 mothers volunteered for this study, yielding a response rate of 95.7%. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics at 0.05 alpha level. Results: The mean age of the respondent was 29.0 ± 4.96 years. Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) rate was 86.2%. Breastfeeding initiation time of less than 1 hour after delivery and 24 hours rooming-in practice rate was 78.3% and 79.1% respectively. Daily breastfeeding time and total breastfeeding duration was 8.06 ± 2.33 hours and 18.3 ± 4.82 months respectively. The mean onset time for water supplementation was 4.74 ± 1.77 months with a rate of 30.3% within 1-3 months. Weaning initiation time was mostly (43.9%) within 12 to 18 month of infant's age. There was significant association between EBF practice and each of maternal education (X 2 = 6.554; P = 0.038) and SocioEconomic Status (SES) (X 2 = 19.32; P = 0.031) with most of the respondents in the lower SES (56.1%) subscribing to EBF. Conclusions: Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) rate for the first six months among Nigerian mothers attending babyfriendly clinics was high. Breastfeeding initiation time after delivery was early, water supplementation to breastfeeding was before 5 months of the infant's life and weaning practice was late. Maternal educational level and socioeconomic status significantly influenced EBF practice.
Menstruation is a natural phenomenon in a female who has reached the age of puberty. However, it ... more Menstruation is a natural phenomenon in a female who has reached the age of puberty. However, it is often associated with some discomforts which may affect women's health and academic activities of students. The study assessed the knowledge, management of menstrual disorders and the health and academic implications on young female undergraduates using a descriptive cross sectional design. A sample of 400 female undergraduates participated in the study. Data was collected using a 72-item semi structured questionnaire. Data collection lasted for two weeks and analysis was done using descriptive and inferential statistics at 0.05 level of significance. Result showed that 61% (n = 244) had good knowledge of menstrual disorders and its management. Most prevalent menstrual disorders found in the study was dysmenorrhoea. Missing school was the highest academic effect recorded (64.5%, n = 258) while Dizziness (51%, n = 204) was the highest health implication recorded. A significant association was found between dysmenorrhoea and school absenteeism (χ 2 = 65.7, P < .05). The study reiterated the need for early educational programme that will assist the female undergraduates to cope well with menstrual disorders without any effect on their health and academics.
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