Browsing by Author "Olarinoye, John"

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    Burden of care and psychological distress in primary caregivers of patients with Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus in a Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria
    (Jimma University, Ethiopia., 2019) Ogunmodede, Adebusola; Abiodun, Olatunji; Makanjuola, Alfred; Olarinoye, John; Ogunmodede, James; Buhari, Oluwabunmi
    BACKGROUND: Caregivers play an important role in the management and care of individuals with chronic medical conditions. This is because; they provide emotional, physical, financial as well as spiritual support to their wards. However, the process of caregiving is usually associated with feelings of burden and psychological distress. METHODS: This study was a descriptive, cross-sectional, clinicbased study done at the endocrinology clinic of a Teaching hospital in Northern Nigeria. It was done utilizing the Zarit Burden Interview, the General Health Questionnaire (12 item version) and a socio-demographic questionnaire designed by the authors. The levels of burden as well as the factors associated with burden and psychological distress in one hundred caregivers of patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus were assessed. Statistical analysis was done using chi square, independent T test and linear regression. RESULTS: Forty- two percent (42%) of caregivers experienced little or no burden, 47% had mild to moderate burden, 8% had moderate to severe burden, while 3% had severe burden. When the ZBI scores were dichotomized into ‘low’ and ‘high’ burden, 89% were found to experience low burden, while 11% experienced high burden. On logistic regression, females were found to be four times more likely to experience high burden, while Thirty-five (35%) percent of caregivers had a GHQ score of > 3, signifying psychological distress and psychological distress was found to be significantly associated with burden. CONCLUSION: Many Nigerian caregivers of patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus experience burden and psychological distress associated with caregiving, especially female caregivers and those taking care of those taking care of patients with complications. It is therefore important for clinicians to recognize burdened caregivers and intervene appropriately in order to improve the quality of care of these patients
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    Determinants of contraceptive usage among female apprentices in Ilorin, Nigeria
    (Sudan Medical Association, 2018-08) Olarinoye, Adebunmi; Adesina, Kikelomo; Olarinoye, John; Adeniran, Abiodun; Aderibigbe, Sunday; Ezeoke, Grace
    Abstract Background: Maternal mortality is high in most developing countries and a significant number are from complications arising from induced unsafe abortion. The single, young and sexually active women are often more vulnerable, majority of the female apprentices fall within this group. Use of contraceptive among female apprentices in Ilorin, Nigeria was studied in this article. Methods: Five hundred and sixteen respondents participated in this survey through interview administered questionnaires. Results: The mean age of respondents was 22.34 ± 6.8years; of menarche was 13.28 ± 2.12 years and of first sexual exposure was 18.45 ± 3.9 years. The most common vocation was apprentice medicine/chemist vendor 124 (24%), followed by tailoring 114 (22%), 304 (59%) were single, 112 (21.7%) were married while 148 (28.7%) had primary education. Among the respondents, 79.5% and 64% were aware of condoms and combined oral contraceptive pills respectively. Only 48.3% had used at least one contraceptive method in the past. Most commonly used contraceptive was the male condom (42.9%). The least used was the combined pill (11.8%). Use of emergency pills was related to educational level (p = 0.027), used only by apprentices with formal education. Contraception as a contradiction to religious beliefs was the commonest reason for non-use followed by fear of future infertility as a complication of contraception. Conclusion: Religious beliefs and fear of complications were the major hindrances to contraceptive uptake despite the high level of awareness. Although the widespread use of male condom, which protects against sexually transmitted diseases, in this high risk group is acceptable and encouraging, attempts should still be focused on improving contraception uptake among apprentices.
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    Food taboos among pregnant Nigerian Women in Ilorin.
    (Unilorin, 2014) Olarinoye, Adebunmi; Adesina, Kikelomo; Olarinoye, John; Adejumo, Adebowale; Ezeoke, Grace
    Background: Myths and taboos play an important role in the lives of women in the area as in other parts of the world. Some taboos can be dysfunctional or harmful. Objectives: To examine food taboos related to pregnancy and their perception by the women. Methods: There were 275 respondents through use of questionnaires applied at antenatal clinics. Results: Mean age was 29.08 years. 192(72%) of the respondent had tertiary levels of education and 32% to 75% were not in agreement with the food taboos and the possible negative effects attached. In the taboo associated with avoidance of caffeinated drink, there was a greater proportion in agreement 49% compared to 32%. Conclusion: Belief and adherence to food taboos is reducing in our environment as a result of increase in level of education, occupation and urbanization. No significant negative effect on past pregnancy outcomes was observed. Change should be approached in form of educating the women. This can be done during the health talks given by the nurses during antenatal visits and more importantly through increase in formal education especially to higher levels.
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    Herbal use among pregnant women in Ilorin, Kwara State,Nigeria.
    (Informa Healthcare U.S.A, 2008) Ologe, Mary; Aboyeji, Abiodun; Ijaiya, Munir'deen; Adesina, Kikelomo; Adewara, Adedayo; Olarinoye, John