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Positive impacts of leisure-time physical activity on cardiorespiratory fitness, co-morbidity level, cardiovascular health and quality of life among midlife adults: a cross-sectional study of a Nigerian population by Maruf, Fatai Adesina, Ucheokoye, Demelum Marylyn

“…Regular physical activity (PA) improves general health and quality of life (QoL) of the general population. It is however not known if leisure-time PA (LTPA)…”
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Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation of Nigerian (Igbo) Version of the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly by Okoye, Emmanuel Chiebuka, Akosile, Christopher Olusanjo, Maruf, Fatai Adesina, Onwuakagba, Ifeoma Uchenna, Chukwuma, Victoria Chinonye

“…To cross-culturally adapt and validate the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE) into Igbo culture. The English version of the PASE (E-PASE) was…”
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Validation of Igbo version of the modified falls efficacy scale among community-dwelling older adults: a validation study by Okoye, Emmanuel Chiebuka, Akosile, Christopher Olusanjo, Maruf, Fatai Adesina, Onwuakagba, Ifeoma Uchenna, Urama, Sunday Tobias

“…Abstract Background Fear of falling (FOF) is a very pervasive problem among older adults. Consequently, many scales have been developed for its assessment. The…”
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Educational Intervention Guidelines For Falls And Fear Of Falling For Older Adults: a Low-Income Country’s Perspective by Okoye, Emmanuel Chiebuka, Akosile, Christopher Olusanjo, Maruf, Fatai Adesina, Onwuakagba, Ifeoma Uchenna, Okoye, Peter Ugochukwu, Ani, Kenneth Umezulike

“…Falls and fear of falling (FOF) are very pervasive and debilitating problems among older adults globally. Their occurrence, expression and risk factors vary…”
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Social risk factors for falls among rural Nigerian community-dwelling older adults by Maruf, Fatai Adesina, Muonwe, Chidile, Odetunde, Marufat

“…Aim Reports on social risk factors for falls are scarce. This study explored the associations of selected sociodemographic and health variables with falls…”
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Relationships between Transtheoretical Model Stages of Change, Decisional Balance, Self-Efficacy, and Physical Activity Level among Nigerian Market Vendors by Maruf, Fatai Adesina, Ibikunle, Peter Olanrewaju, Raji, Najim Olanrewaju

“…Purpose. This study explored decisional balance, self-efficacy, and physical activity (PA) level in relation to stages of change (SoC) for PA among Nigerian…”
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Physiotherapists’ perception of physicians’ referral of patients for physiotherapy in the Nigerian health system by Okonkwo, Uchenna Prosper, Ihegihu, Ebere Yvonne, Maruf, Fatai Adesina, Umunnah, Joseph Onuwa, Maduagwu, Stanley Monday, Okoye, Emmanuel Chiebuka, Okeke, Chukwuebuka Olisaemeka

“…Background As the physiotherapy profession gradually evolves into a more autonomous profession, physicians continue to play a major role in the clinical…”
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Unmet Needs for Cardiac Rehabilitation in Africa: A Perennial Gap in the Management of Individuals with Cardiac Diseases by Maruf, Fatai Adesina, Mohammed, Jibril

“…Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a standard model of care, and an established component of comprehensive care that has been proven to reduce mortality and…”
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Effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in the Management of Post-Injection Sciatic Pain in a non-randomized controlled clinical trial in Nnewi, Nigeria by Okonkwo, Uchenna Prosper, Ibeneme, Sam Chidi, Ihegihu, Ebere Yvonne, Egwuonwu, Afamefuna Victor, Ezema, Ikechukwu Charles, Maruf, Adesina Fatai, Okoye, Emmanuel Chiebuka, Ibikunle, Olanrewaju Peter, Ezeukwu, Antoninus Obinna

“…Many studies on transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) had been undertaken to explore its pain relieving efficiency on several medicals/surgical…”
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Depression, functional disability and quality of life among Nigerian older adults: Prevalences and relationships by Akosile, Christopher Olusanjo, Mgbeojedo, Ukamaka Gloria, Maruf, Fatai Adesina, Okoye, Emmanuel Chiebuka, Umeonwuka, Ifeanyi Chuka, Ogunniyi, Adesola

“…•Depression and functional disability were quite prevalent but QoL was fairly good.•Depression is associated with each of the functional disability and QoL…”
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Correction to: Effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in the Management of Post-Injection Sciatic Pain in a non-randomized controlled clinical trial in Nnewi, Nigeria by Okonkwo, Uchenna Prosper, Ibeneme, Sam Chidi, Ihegihu, Ebere Yvonne, Egwuonwu, Afamefuna Victor, Ezema, Ikechukwu Charles, Maruf, Adesina Fatai, Okoye, Emmanuel Chiebuka, Ibikunle, Olanrewaju Peter, Ezeukwu, Antoninus Obinna

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Correction to: Effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in the Management of PostInjection Sciatic Pain in a non-randomized controlled clinical trial in Nnewi, Nigeria by Okonkwo, Uchenna Prosper, Ibeneme, Sam Chidi, Ihegihu, Ebere Yvonne, Egwuonwu, Afamefuna Victor, Ezema, Ikechukwu Charles, Maruf, Adesina Fatai, Okoye, Emmanuel Chiebuka, Ibikunle, Olanrewaju Peter, Ezeukwu, Antoninus Obinna

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Falls and fear of falling among older adults in an assisted-living facility: A qualitative and foundational study for intervention development in a developing country by Okoye, Emmanuel Chiebuka, Akosile, Christopher Olusanjo, Maruf, Fatai Adesina, Onwuakagba, Ifeoma Uchenna, Mgbeojedo, Ukamaka Gloria

“…Falls and fear of falling (FOF) have serious adverse effects for older adults. Culturally-specific and environmentally-tailored interventions may help address…”
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Cross-Cultural Validation of Igbo Version of the Short Falls Efficacy Scale-International Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults by Okoye, Emmanuel Chiebuka, Akosile, Christopher Olusanjo, Maruf, Fatai Adesina, Onwuakagba, Ifeoma Uchenna, Ofojiha, Vivian Onyinye, Ani, Kenneth Umezulike

“…To cross-culturally adapt and validate the original English version of the Short Falls Efficacy Scale-International (SFES-I) to the Igbo culture and…”
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Effects of aerobic dance training on blood pressure in individuals with uncontrolled hypertension on two antihypertensive drugs: a randomized clinical trial by Maruf, Fatai Adesina, Akinpelu, Aderonke Omobonike, Salako, Babatunde Lawal, Akinyemi, Joshua Odunayo

“…There is a dearth of reports on possible additive blood pressure (BP)-reducing effect of aerobic exercise on antihypertensive drug in humans. This study…”
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Perception, Knowledge, and Attitude Toward Physical Activity Behavior: Implications for Participation Among Pregnant Women by Maruf, Fatai Adesina, Chianakwana, Chinenye, Hanif, Shmaila

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Life Accomplishment, Social Functioning and Participation of South-Eastern Nigerians with Lower Limb Amputation by Akosile, Christopher Olusanjo, Okonkwo, Christian Arinze, Maruf, Fatai Adesina, Okoye, Emmanuel Chiebuka

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Effects of a 12-month task-specific balance training on the balance status of stroke survivors with and without cognitive impairments in Selected Hospitals in Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria by Okonkwo, Uchenna Prosper, Ibeneme, Sam Chidi, Ihegihu, Ebere Yvonne, Egwuonwu, Afamefuna Victor, Ezema, Charles Ikechukwu, Maruf, Fatai Adesina

“…Background: Stroke results in varying levels of physical disabilities that may adversely impact balance with increased tendency to falls. This may intensify…”
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Caregiver-proxy reliability of the Igbo-culture adapted Maleka Stroke Community Reintegration Measure: a validation study by Okoye, Emmanuel Chiebuka, Awhen, Peter Agba, Akosile, Christopher Olusanjo, Maruf, Fatai Adesina, Iheukwumere, Ngozi, Egwuonwu, Afamefuna Victor

“…Objectives: This study was designed to determine the caregiver-proxy reliability of the Igbo-culture adapted urban version of the Maleka Stroke Community…”
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Perception, Knowledge, and Attitude toward Physical Activity Behaviour: Implications for Participation among Individuals with Essential Hypertension by Maruf, Fatai Adesina, Ojukwu, C. C., Akindele, M. O.

“…Introduction Understanding lifestyle behavior among individuals with hypertension is important for achieving hypertension control. Aim This study explored…”
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