Oluwatoyin Juliana Elebiju
Research by oluwatoyin juliana elebiju
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 →Perceived Effect of Criminal Abortion and Its Implications on Reproductive Health Among Secondary School Students in Oriade Local Government Area, Osun State: A Pilot Study Report
Criminal abortion is a critical public health issue in Nigeria, contributing significantly to maternal morbidity and mortality among adolescents. Restrictive laws and socio-cultural stigma often drive secondary school students toward unsafe procedures. Despite this, localized data on the perceptions of these adolescents in semi-urban areas like Oriade Local Government Area (LGA) remain scarce. This pilot study aimed to validate a research instrument designed to evaluate the perceived...
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 →Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Teenage Pregnancy Among Secondary School Students in Nigeria: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Nigeria has one of the highest adolescent fertility rates globally, yet evidence on secondary school students’ knowledge and attitudes toward teenage pregnancy remains fragmented. This study aimed to estimate the pooled prevalence of good knowledge and positive attitude toward teenage pregnancy among Nigerian secondary school students and to identify key sources of heterogeneity. A systematic review and metaanalysis of school-based cross-sectional studies published between (February 2018 to...
Read more →Exploring the Barriers to Routine Immunisation in Osun State, Nigeria: Evidence, Gaps, and Future Directions: A Scoping Review
Osun State has one of the lowest routine immunisation coverages in Southwest Nigeria, yet no comprehensive review exists that maps the specific barriers operating within the state. To systematically map the evidence on barriers to routine childhood immunisation in Osun State, identify knowledge gaps, and propose research and policy priorities. Arksey and O’Malley’s scoping review framework was used. PubMed, AJOL, Google Scholar, and grey literature were searched from 2015–2024 using terms...
Read more →Knowledge, Attitude and Perception of Contraceptive Utilization among Women of Reproductive Age: Pre-Intervention Control Survey, Ekiti State, Nigeria
Abstract Background: Contraceptive utilization is a vital public health intervention that improves maternal and child health outcomes and prevents unintended pregnancies. In Nigeria, where fertility and maternal mortality rates remain high, family planning services are essential but underutilized, particularly in regions like Ekiti State. Barriers such as socio-cultural norms, misinformation, and limited partner support contribute to low uptake of contraceptives. Objective: This study aimed to...
Read more →Determinants of Pre-Eclampsia Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinics in Primary Health Care Centers: A Systematic Review
Pre-eclampsia is a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy constituting a leading cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality globally, with a disproportionate burden in low- and middle-income countries. Primary Health Care (PHC) centres are critical first-contact points for antenatal care in underserved communities, yet the determinants of pre-eclampsia among PHC attendees remain inadequately synthesized. The review aimed to synthesize the existing evidence on the prevalence and...
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