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Profile and treatment outcomes of tuberculosis in the elderly in southeastern Nigeria, 2011-2012 by Oshi, Daniel C, Oshi, Sarah N, Alobu, Isaac, Ukwaja, Kingsley N

“…The demographic transition and increasing life expectancy in Africa has lead to a rising elderly population. In Nigeria, little is known about the profile of…”
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An evaluation of innovative community-based approaches and systematic tuberculosis screening to improve tuberculosis case detection in Ebonyi State, Nigeria by Oshi, Daniel C, Omeje, Joachim C, Oshi, Sarah N, Alobu, Isaac N, Chukwu, Ngozi E, Nwokocha, Chukwuemeka, Emelumadu, Obiageli F, Ogbudebe, Chidubem L, Meka, Anthony O, Ukwaja, Kingsley N

“…National tuberculosis (TB) programmes globally rely heavily on passive case finding for detecting TB in the community as advocated by the World Health…”
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Sources of Sex Information and its Effects on Sexual Practices among In-school Female Adolescents in Osisioma Ngwa LGA, South East Nigeria by Onyeonoro, Ugochukwu U., MD, FMCPH, Oshi, Daniel C., MD, PhD, Ndimele, Eugene C., BDS, Chuku, Nneoma C., MBBS, Onyemuchara, Ifunanya L., MBBS, Ezekwere, Sandra C., MBBS, Oshi, Sarah N., MSc, Emelumadu, Obiageli F., MBBS, FWACP

“…Abstract Introduction Prevalence of adolescent sexual activity is on the increase globally, resulting in increased risk of adverse reproductive health outcomes…”
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Profile and determinants of treatment failure among smear-positive pulmonary tuberculosis patients in Ebonyi, Southeastern Nigeria by Alobu, Isaac, Oshi, Daniel C, Oshi, Sarah N, Ukwaja, Kingsley N

“…Abstract Background Early identification of determinants of tuberculosis (TB) treatment failure is urgently needed in resource-limited settings. This study…”
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Support and unmet needs of patients undergoing multidrug‐resistant tuberculosis (MDR‐TB) treatment in southern Nigeria by Oshi, Daniel, Chukwu, Joseph, Nwafor, Charles, Chukwu, Ngozi E., Meka, Anthony O., Anyim, Moses, Ukwaja, Kingsley N., Alobu, Isaac, Ekeke, Ngozi, Oshi, Sarah N.

“…Summary Multidrug‐resistant tuberculosis (MDR‐TB) is presently a major public health threat. MDR‐TB patients face diverse financial and psychosocial…”
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Is sense of belonging at school associated with cannabis use among secondary school students in Barbados? by Oshi, Sarah N, Abel, Wendel D, Brown, Kimone, Campbell-Williams, Kayan, Whitehorne-Smith, Patrice, Agu, Chinwendu F, Griffith, Alana, Oshi, Daniel C

“…The objective of this study was to assess whether students' sense of belonging at school was associated with cannabis use among secondary school students in…”
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Profile and treatment outcome of smear-positive TB patients who failed to smear convert after 2 months of treatment in Nigeria by Ukwaja, Kingsley N., Oshi, Daniel C., Oshi, Sarah N., Alobu, Isaac

“…Background In Nigeria, little is known about the profile and treatment outcomes of smear-positive pulmonary TB (SPPTB) patients with persistent smear…”
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GENDER-RELATED FACTORS INFLUENCING WOMEN'S HEALTH SEEKING FOR TUBERCULOSIS CARE IN EBONYI STATE, NIGERIA by Oshi, Daniel C, Oshi, Sarah N, Alobu, Isaac N, Ukwaja, Kingsley N

“…This is a qualitative, descriptive study to explore gender-related factors that influence health seeking for tuberculosis (TB) care by women in Ebonyi State,…”
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Does possession of assets increase women's participation in reproductive decision-making? Perceptions of Nigerian women by Omeje, Joachim C, Oshi, Sarah N, Oshi, Daniel C

“…This study is based on a population-based, descriptive questionnaire survey, the objective of which was to elicit the perceptions of women in south-eastern…”
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Alcohol consumption among elderly persons in Jamaica: prevalence and associated factors by Oshi, Daniel C., Mitchell, Gabrielle, Harrison, Joy, Campbell-Williams, Kayan, Oshi, Sarah N., Albarus, Neena, Chukwu, Ngozi E., Abel, Wendel D.

“…To assess the prevalence of, and factors associated with, alcohol consumption among elderly persons in Jamaica. This was a secondary data analysis of national…”
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Factors associated with awareness of decriminalization of marijuana in Jamaica by Oshi, Daniel C., Ricketts-Roomes, Tana, Oshi, Sarah N., Campbell-Williams, Kayan A., Agu, Chinwendu F., Mitchell, Gabrielle, Whitehorne-Smith, Patrice, Atkinson, Uki, Abel, Wendel D.

“…Background: In 2015, Jamaica amended the Dangerous Drugs Act (DDA, 2015), to decriminalize marijuana to allow marijuana possession and use for specific…”
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Profile and determinants of unsuccessful tuberculosis outcome in rural Nigeria: Implications for tuberculosis control by Ukwaja, Kingsley N, Oshi, Sarah N, Alobu, Isaac, Oshi, Daniel C

“…To determine the treatment outcomes and predictors for unsuccessful tuberculosis (TB) outcomes in rural Nigeria. Adult rural TB patients treated during 2011…”
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Alcohol Drinking among Primary School Children in Trinidad and Tobago: Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors by Agu, Chinwendu F, Oshi, Daniel C, Weaver, Steve, Abel, Wendel D, Rae, Tania, Ricketts Roomes, Tana F, Oshi, Sarah N

“…Background: Underage alcohol use is a pervasive problem with serious health, social and safety consequences. This study was undertaken to assess alcohol use by…”
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A Population-based Analysis of the Influence of Religious Affiliation on Alcohol Consumption among Jamaicans by Weaver, Steve, Oshi, Daniel C, Abel, Wendel D, Rae, Tania, Oshi, Sarah N, Smith, Patrice Whitehorne, Ricketts Roomes, Tana, Agu, Chinwendu F

“…Background: Religion sometimes shapes behaviours and experiences of its members including alcohol consumption. The aim of this study was to examine the…”
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A School-Based Study of the Influence of Students’ Relationship with Teachers on Their Cigarette Smoking Behaviour in Jamaican by Oshi, Sarah N, Oshi, Daniel C, Weaver, Steve, Agu, Chinwendu F, Smith, Patrice Whitehorne, Ricketts Roomes, Tana, Meka, Ijeoma A, Rae, Tania, Abel, Wendel D

“…Background: Cigarette is one of the most widely used addictive substances and a leading cause of death. Prevalence of cigarette smoking has been reported to be…”
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Are Adolescents likely to Start Smoking Early if Their Parents are Smokers? A Study of Jamaican High School Students by Agu, Chinwendu F, Weaver, Steve, Abel, Wendel D, Rae, Tania, Oshi, Sarah N, Smith, Patrice Whitehorne, Ukwaja, Kingsley N, Ricketts Roomes, Tana, Meka, Ijeoma, Oshi, Daniel C

“…Background: The prevalence of cigarette smoking is high among adolescents in the Caribbean, including Jamaica. Age of initiation of cigarette smoking varies…”
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Alcohol Consumption and Sexual Risk Behaviour among Jamaican Adolescents by Agu, Chinwendu F, Oshi, Daniel C, Abel, Wendel D, Rae, Tania, Oshi, Sarah N, Ricketts-Roomes, Tana, Meka, Ijeoma A, Harrison, Joy, Dimkpa, Uche, Weaver, Steve

“…Alcohol consumption has significant health, social and economic implications. Alcohol is the most prevalent psychoactive substance used by Jamaican…”
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Investigating the Role of Alcohol in Behavioural Problems at School among Secondary School Students in Barbados by Oshi, Daniel C, Abel, Wendel D, Agu, Chinwendu F, Ricketts Roomes, Tana F, Weaver, Steve, Rae, Tania, Smith, Patrice Whitehorne, Harrison, Joy, Oshi, Sarah N

“…Background: The prevalence of alcohol use is quite high in the Caribbean region, and specifically, in Barbados. Alcohol use has been documented to negatively…”
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Risk Factors Associated with Frequent Alcohol Binge Drinking among Jamaicans: Does Gender Matter? by Abel, Wendel D, Weaver, Steve, Ricketts Roomes, Tana, Agu, Chinwendu F, Smith, Patrice Whitehorne, Oshi, Daniel C, Harrison, Joy, Smith, Kristen, Mitchell, Gabrielle, Belinfante, Ashley, Rae, Tania, Oshi, Sarah N

“…Objective: Alcohol is one of the most commonly consumed substances in Jamaica, despite the many health problems associated with excessive alcohol use. The aim…”
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Does Risk Perception Affect Alcohol Consumption among Secondary School Students in Jamaica? by Oshi, Sarah N, Abel, Wendel D, Ricketts Roomes, Tana, Meka, Ijeoma A, Harrison, Joy, Weaver, Steve, Agu, Chinwendu F, Smith, Patrice Whitehorne, Omeje, Joachim C, Rae, Tania, Oshi, Daniel C

“…Background: Alcohol consumption among young people is a major public health problem world-wide and in Jamaica. A number of factors have been reported to affect…”
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