Search Results - "Odeyemi, K. A."

Prevalence and predictors of postpartum depression among postnatal women in Lagos, Nigeria by EO, Adeyemo, EO, Oluwole, OJ, Kanma-Okafor, OM, Izuka, KA, Odeyemi

“…Background: Globally, postpartum depression is one of the most common but often unrecognized complications of childbirth, yearly affecting about 10–15% of…”
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The effect of a short anti-smoking awareness programme on the knowledge, attitude and practice of cigarette smoking among secondary school students in Lagos state, Nigeria by Odukoya, O O, Odeyemi, K A, Oyeyemi, A S, Upadhyay, R P

“…This study aimed to assess the effect of a short school-based anti-smoking program on the knowledge, attitude and practice of cigarette smoking among students…”
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The effect of a sexuality education programme among out- of- school adolescents in Lagos, Nigeria by Odeyemi, K A, Onajole, A T, Ogunowo, B E, Olufunlayo, T, Segun, B

“…This study was conducted to assess the effect of a community based sexuality education programme on the sexual health knowledge and practices of out of school…”
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Use of insecticide-treated mosquito nets for children under five years in an urban area of Lagos State, Nigeria by Okafor, I P, Odeyemi, K A

“…Insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) have proven to be one of the most effective means of reducing malaria morbidity and mortality in children and pregnant women…”
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The Prevalence and Predictors of Cigarette Smoking among Secondary School Students in Nigeria by Odeyemi, K A, Osibogun, A, Akinsete, A O, Sadiq, L

“…This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of smoking among secondary school students and identify factors that influence smoking amongst them…”
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Knowledge, attitude and practice of preconception care among female National Youth Service Corps Members in Lagos State by Omunakwe, PC, Odeyemi, KA

“…Background: Maternal and neonatal mortality statistics in Nigeria are poor, and the burden of deaths from preventable causes is on the increase. Preconception…”
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Contraceptive prevalence among young women in Nigeria by Oye-Adeniran, BA, Adewole, IF, Odeyemi, KA, Ekanem, EE, Umoh, AV

“…Abstract In almost all societies in the world there is an increase in sexual activity among young persons (10 - 24 years). There is a need for contraceptive…”
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Sexual behaviour and associated risk factors among adolescent/ young adult male transport workers at yaba bus stop, lagos by Odeyemi, K A, Osibogun, A

“…Sexual activity is increasing among young people with negative consequences and out of school males are a vulnerable segment of the population. This study was…”
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An observational survey of child car safety practices in private pre-primary and primary schools in two local government areas of Lagos State, Nigeria by Olufunlayo, T F, Odeyemi, K A, Ogunnowo, B E, Onajole, A T, Oyediran, M A

“…To describe child car safety practices among children aged 0-8 years. Eight schools from two local government areas (LGAs) were selected by simple random…”
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Compliance with driver's license laws and illegal licensing among commercial bus drivers in Lagos, Nigeria: policy implications and evidence for action by Okafor, I P, Odeyemi, K A, Dolapo, D C, Adegbola, A A

“…To determine the level of compliance with driver's license laws among commercial bus drivers in Lagos, Nigeria. Two intercity motor parks were selected by…”
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Nutritional status of urban and rural primary school pupils in Lagos State, Nigeria by Ekekezie, O O, Odeyemi, K A, Ibeabuchi, N M

“…This study was carried out in Lagos State in Ikorodu LGA (rural), a largely agrarian area producing raw materials for agro-allied industries and Ikeja LGA…”
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The use of the sisterhood method for estimating maternal mortality ratio in Lagos state, Nigeria by Oye-Adeniran, B. A., Odeyemi, K. A., Gbadegesin, A., Ekanem, E. E., Osilaja, O. K., Akin-Adenekan, O., Umoh, A. V.

“…Summary Estimates of maternal mortality are crucial to inform the planning of reproductive health programmes and guide advocacy. The aim of this study was to…”
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Knowledge and attitude of women to exclusive breastfeeding in Ikosi District of Ikosi - Isheri Local Government Area, Lagos State by Olatona, F A, Odeyemi, K A

“…Infant malnutrition is a public health problem in developing countries. To determine the knowledge and attitude of women to exclusive breastfeeding in Ikosi…”
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Home management of malaria by care givers of under-five children in an urban area in Lagos, Nigeria by Okafor, I P, Odeyemi, K A

“…One of the key interventions proposed under the Roll back malaria initiative is improvement of case management of malaria at the home and community levels to…”
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Knowledge of commercial bus drivers about road safety measures in Lagos, Nigeria by Okafor, I, Odeyemi, K, Dolapo, D

“…Background/Objective: Road traffic injuries have persisted as a serious public health problem and much of the health burden is in developing countries…”
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Prevalence and predictors of postpartum depression among postnatal women in Lagos, Nigeria by Adeyemo, EO, Oluwole, EO, Kanma-Okafor, OJ, Izuka, OM, Odeyemi, KA

“…Background: Globally, postpartum depression is one of the most common but often unrecognized complications of childbirth, yearly affecting about 10-15% of…”
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of School Health among Primary School Teachers in Ogun State, Nigeria by Odeyemi, KA, Chukwu, EE

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Homocysteine and folate levels as indicators of cerebrovascular accident by Osunkalu, Vo, Onajole, At, Odeyemi, Ka, Ogunnowo, Ba, Sekoni, Ao, Ayoola, Ga, Adediran, A, Akinde, Or, Adeyemo, At

“…Homocysteinemia has been established as a risk factor for cardiovascular disorders by the American Heart Association.1 Cerebrovascular accident (stroke) is…”
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Practice of exclusive breastfeeding among women in a semi-urban community in Lagos by Olatona, FA, Ekanem, E, Odeyemi, KA

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Sources of contraceptive commodities for users in Nigeria by Oye-Adeniran, Boniface A, Adewole, Isaac F, Umoh, Augustine V, Oladokun, Adesina, Gbadegesin, Abidoye, Odeyemi, Kofo A, Ekanem, Ekanem E

“…Understanding the sources of contraceptive commodities is an important aspect of the delivery of family planning services and is required by planning programme…”
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