Kehinde Adesoji Adeniregun
Research by kehinde adesoji adeniregun
Risk Factors of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Among Women in Osun State, Nigeria
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is a growing concern in Nigeria, driven by multiple risk factors. This study investigates socio-demographic, obstetric, and lifestyle-related risk factors for GDM among 161,839 pregnancies in Osun State tertiary hospitals (2011–2022), identifying 109 GDM cases (0.07% prevalence). Key risk factors included advanced maternal age (median 34.01 years, 67% aged 25–39), obesity (mean BMI 33.6 kg/m², 62.4% ≥35 kg/m²), urban residence (77.1%), tertiary education...
Read more →The Associated Risk of Children not Being Immunized in the Ife-Central and East Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Osun State, Nigeria
Immunization remains one of the most effective public health strategies for preventing infectious diseases, reducing mortality rates, and promoting global health. However, Nigeria faces persistent challenges in achieving satisfactory immunization coverage, particularly in rural areas such as the Ife-Central and East Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Osun State. This study aimed to assess the associated risks of non-immunization among children aged 0-5 years in these regions, focusing on...
Read more →Level of Knowledge, Perception and Utilization of Reproductive Control Measure among Women of Reproductive Age in Ede South, Osun State
This study explores the knowledge, perception, and utilization of reproductive control measures among women of reproductive age in Ede South, Osun State, Nigeria. Despite the availability of modern contraceptive methods, their utilization remains low, contributing to unintended pregnancies and maternal mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. Using a descriptive survey design, data were collected from 164 women through structured questionnaires, and analyzed using descriptive and inferential...
Read more →Narrative Review of Rising Incidence of Maternal Mortality in Rural Areas of Nigeria: A Public Health Concern
In rural Nigeria, where socioeconomic, healthcare, cultural, and geographic variables combine to worsen the problem, maternal death is still a major public health concern. Despite various national and international initiatives, Nigeria continues to exhibit one of the highest maternal mortality ratios globally. This narrative review examines the multifaceted determinants contributing to rising maternal mortality in rural regions of the country, including limited healthcare infrastructure, a...
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