Search Results - "Nduka, U. C."

Effects of Prioritized Input on Human Resource Control in Departmentalized Markov Manpower Framework by Ossai, E. O., Madukaife, M. S., Udom, A. U., Nduka, U. C., Ugah, T. E.

“…In this paper, extended Markov manpower models are formulated by incorporating a new class of members of a departmentalized manpower system in a homogeneous…”
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Fitting polynomial trend to time series by the method of Buys-Ballot estimators by Nduka, U. C., Iwueze, S. I., Nwogu, E. C.

“…The statistical properties of two closed-form estimators of the parameters of the quadratic time trend model are derived. The estimators are based on the…”
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On The Optimal Choice of Cube and Star Replications in Restricted Second-Order Designs by Nduka, U. C, Chigbu, P. E.

“…This article examines the central composite design in which some of the experimental runs are replicated. Three different classes of N-point designs are…”
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Evidence of increased blood pressure and hypertension risk among people living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy: a systematic review with meta-analysis by Nduka, C U, Stranges, S, Sarki, A M, Kimani, P K, Uthman, O A

“…Owing to antiretroviral drug-induced endothelial dysfunction, HIV-infected patients on antiretroviral therapy (ART) may have elevated blood pressure. We…”
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Is there sufficient evidence for a causal association between antiretroviral therapy and diabetes in HIV‐infected patients? A meta‐analysis by Nduka, Chidozie U., Stranges, Saverio, Kimani, Peter K., Sarki, Ahmed M., Uthman, Olalekan A.

“…Summary The association of antiretroviral therapy (ART) with diabetes is inconsistent and varies widely across primary epidemiological studies. A comprehensive…”
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Influence of contextual socioeconomic position on hypertension risk in low- and middle-income countries: disentangling context from composition by Abba, Mustapha S, Nduka, Chidozie U, Anjorin, Seun, Mohamed, Shukri F, Agogo, Emmanuel, Uthman, Olalekan A

“…Hypertension has emerged as the single most significant modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and death worldwide. Resource-limited settings are…”
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A plausible causal link between antiretroviral therapy and increased blood pressure in a sub-Saharan African setting: A propensity score-matched analysis by Nduka, Chidozie U, Stranges, Saverio, Bloomfield, Gerald S, Kimani, Peter K, Achinge, Godwin, Malu, Abraham O, Uthman, Olalekan A

“…Abstract Background The transition from association to causation could represent a fundamental step for taking preventive action against hypertension and its…”
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Comparison of mHealth and Face-to-Face Interventions for Smoking Cessation Among People Living With HIV: Meta-Analysis by Uthman, Olalekan A, Nduka, Chidozie U, Abba, Mustapha, Enriquez, Rocio, Nordenstedt, Helena, Nalugoda, Fred, Kengne, Andre P, Ekström, Anna M

“…The prevalence of smoking among people living with HIV (PLHIV) is higher than that reported in the general population, and it is a significant risk factor for…”
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Association between gender-based violence and hypertension among women in the Kyrgyzstan Republic by Abba, Mustapha S, Nduka, Chidozie U, Anjorin, Seun, Uthman, Olalekan A

“…Gender-based violence (GBV) is a significant global public health problem and the most prominent human rights violation severely impacting women's health and…”
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Body Fat Changes in People Living with HIV on Antiretroviral Therapy by Nduka, Chidozie U, Uthman, Olalekan A, Kimani, Peter K, Stranges, Saverio

“…Although more than one in two HIV-infected persons may develop central fat accumulation soon after commencing antiretroviral therapy, the association between…”
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Socioeconomic Macro-Level Determinants of Hypertension: Ecological Analysis of 138 Low- and Middle-Income Countries by Abba, Mustapha S, Nduka, Chidozie U, Anjorin, Seun, Zanna, Fatima H, Uthman, Olalekan A

“…To assess the relative importance of major socioeconomic determinants of population health on the burden of hypertension in Low-and-Middle-Income Countries…”
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