Opeyemi Abiona Oladunni
Research by opeyemi abiona oladunni
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 →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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