Search Results - "Okeke, Sylvester"

How perceived Australian sexual norms shape sexual practices of East Asian and sub-Saharan African international students in Sydney by Okeke, Sylvester R

“…Sexual norms, real or perceived, shape young people's sexual behaviour and may constitute one of the greatest challenges in HIV/STIs prevention among this…”
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Is sexual autonomy a protective factor against intimate partner violence? Evidence from 27 sub-Saharan African countries by Tesema, Getayeneh Antehunegn, Gbagbo, Fred Yao, Okeke, Sylvester R, Ameyaw, Edward Kwabena, Yaya, Sanni

“…Though women in sub-Saharan Africa have increased risk of intimate sexual violence, research on the association between sexual autonomy and intimate partner…”
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"I always prefer to withdraw than use a condom": contextualising condomless sex among East Asian and sub-Saharan African international students in Sydney by Okeke, Sylvester R

“…Incidence and prevalence of blood-borne viruses and sexually transmissible infections among young people continue to necessitate population-based studies to…”
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"It was protected, except, it wasn't [with] a condom": a mixed-methods study of BBVs/STIs protective practices among International University Students in Sydney, Australia by Okeke, Sylvester Reuben

“…A number of previous sex-related studies among international students in Australia and other Western societies may be limited by conflating students from…”
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"I am not really into the government telling me what I need to eat": exploring dietary beliefs, knowledge, and practices among ethnically diverse communities in England by Ojo, Abimbola S, Nnyanzi, Lawrence A, Giles, Emma L, Ells, Louisa, Okeke, Sylvester R, Ajayi, Kobi V, Bolarinwa, Obasanjo Afolabi

“…Communities with diverse ethnicity in high-income countries are disproportionately affected by poor diet-related health outcomes. In England, the United…”
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Determinants of iron-rich food deficiency among children under 5 years in sub-Saharan Africa: a comprehensive analysis of Demographic and Health Surveys by Osei Bonsu, Emmanuel, Addo, Isaac Yeboah, Boadi, Caleb, Boadu, Elijah Frimpong, Okeke, Sylvester R

“…BackgroundIron deficiency is a major public health problem that affects the physical and cognitive development of children under 5 years of age (under-5…”
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Barriers and facilitators to accessing and using sexual and reproductive health services during the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak in Africa: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Bolarinwa, Obasanjo Afolabi, Odimegwu, Clifford, Okeke, Sylvester R, Ajayi, Kobi V, Sah, Rajeeb Kumar

“…IntroductionAccess and utilisation of sexual and reproductive health services remain an important component in averting adverse sexual and reproductive health…”
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Understanding stigma and attitudes towards hepatitis B among university students in Australia of Chinese and Vietnamese background by Brener, Loren, Horwitz, Robyn, Cama, Elena, Vu, Hoang Minh Khoi, Jin, Defeng, Wu, Kwok On Eric, Rance, Jake, Broady, Timothy, Treloar, Carla, Mao, Limin, Okeke, Sylvester, Bryant, Joanne

“…Hepatitis B is a significant public health concern and a leading cause of liver cancer across the world. In Australia, hepatitis B is largely endemic in…”
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Perceptions of dietary intake amongst Black, Asian and other minority ethnic groups in high-income countries: a systematic review of qualitative literature by Ojo, Abimbola S, Nnyanzi, Lawrence A, Giles, Emma L, Ells, Louisa J, Awolaran, Olusegun, Okeke, Sylvester R, Afaya, Agani, Bolarinwa, Obasanjo Afolabi

“…Minority ethnic groups are a fast-growing population in many high-income countries, partly due to the increasing population of immigrants and second-generation…”
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Protective sexual behaviours among young adults in Nigeria: influence of family support and living with both parents by Ajayi, Anthony Idowu, Okeke, Sylvester Reuben

“…Many studies have focused on risky sexual behaviour among adolescents and young adults; however, literature on protective sexual practices among this age…”
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Duration of immunity following full vaccination against SARS-CoV-2: a systematic review by Addo, Isaac Yeboah, Dadzie, Frederick Asankom, Okeke, Sylvester Reuben, Boadi, Caleb, Boadu, Elijah Frimpong

“…Abstract Background As vaccine roll-out continues across the globe as part of the efforts to protect humanity against SARS-CoV-2, concerns are increasingly…”
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Adolescent pregnancy in the time of COVID-19: what are the implications for sexual and reproductive health and rights globally? by Okeke, Sylvester Reuben, Idriss-Wheeler, Dina, Yaya, Sanni

“…The COVID-19 pandemic has aggravated pre-existing challenges associated with adolescents' sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). Evolving evidence…”
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"If I use pad, I feel comfortable and safe": a mixed-method analysis of knowledge, attitude, and practice of menstrual hygiene management among in-school adolescent girls in a Nigerian city by Ene, Nkemdilim, Bolarinwa, Obasanjo Afolabi, Adedigba, Chris, Oyeleye, James, Boboye, Israel, Nwosu, Union, Olususi, Fayokemi, Oluwayemi, Philip, Okeke, Sylvester Reuben

“…Adolescence is a pivotal stage in human development that presents unique challenges, especially for girls navigating the complexities of menstruation. Despite…”
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Interplay of sociodemographic factors and antenatal care attendance with free maternal care policy: a case study of Ghana by Sylvester Reuben Okeke

“…Introduction The Free Maternal Care Policy (FMCP) was introduced in Ghana around 2008 as part of the government’s efforts to improve maternal and child health…”
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Prevalence and determinants of intention to use modern contraceptives among grand-multiparous women in sub-Saharan Africa by Alawode, Oluwatobi Abel, Okeke, Sylvester Reuben, Sah, Rajeeb Kumar, Bolarinwa, Obasanjo Afolabi

“…Sub-Saharan Africa, characterised by high fertility and low contraceptive use prevalence, remains one of the settings with the poorest maternal and child…”
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Spatial distribution and multilevel analysis of factors associated with long-acting reversible contraceptive use among sexually active women of reproductive age in Nigeria by Bolarinwa, Obasanjo Afolabi, Ajayi, Kobi V, Okeke, Sylvester Reuben, Hailegebreal, Samuel, Odimegwu, Clifford

“…Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs), including hormonal implants and intrauterine devices, are highly effective pregnancy prevention methods. Aside…”
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Work-related respiratory health conditions among construction workers: a systematic narrative review by Boadu, Elijah Frimpong, Okeke, Sylvester Reuben, Boadi, Caleb, Osei Bonsu, Emmanuel, Addo, Isaac Yeboah

“…BackgroundEmerging evidence in both developed and developing countries indicate that occupational health hazards and diseases among construction workers…”
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"Compared to COVID, HIV Is Nothing": Exploring How Onshore East Asian and Sub-Saharan African International Students in Sydney Navigate COVID-19 versus BBVs/STIs Risk Spectrum by Okeke, Sylvester Reuben

“…: While a large body of evidence indicates changes in alcohol and other drug use among young people as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a lack of…”
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WED-501 “I go as much and to as many doctors I can trust to not be stigmatised”: factors in the experience of hepatitis B that affect linkage to care and treatment by Vu, Mylisa, Okeke, Sylvester, Horwitz, Robyn, Cama, Elena, Brener, Loren, Tu, Thomas

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'People Like Us Would Have No Clue If the Information Is Online': Exploring Understanding and Sources of Hepatitis B Information Among Vietnamese Australians by Brener, Loren, Vu, Hoang Minh Khoi, Horwitz, Robyn, Cama, Elena, Martin, Kacey, Rance, Jake, Okeke, Sylvester, Bryant, Joanne

“…Socio-cultural and behavioural factors are often not adequately considered in designing health promotion programs for culturally and linguistically diverse…”
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