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T Lawoyin

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PubMed2003

Prevalence of pregnancy related oral granuloma in a Nigerian population group and the possible role of contraceptives.

A clinicopathological survey on pregnancy related tumours was carried out on 400 randomly selected pregnant Nigerian women. Fifteen (15) cases of pregnancy granuloma or 'epulis gravidanum' were found. Of these subjects, 287 representing 71.8 percent were on birth control before conception, while 113 or 28.2 percent were not. Nine (9) cases of pregnancy tumour were found in the group on birth control pills and six (6) in the group not on birth control representing an incidence of 3.1 and 5.3 percent respectively. Literature review indicate a general incidence of between 0-2.5 percent. Five of the granuloma regressed post partum, while ten were excised. Patients were followed 1-2 years post partum and no recurrence was recorded, even in patients who have re-commenced on contraceptives.

Adolescent↗
PubMed2002

Problems of widowhood: a study of widows in a tertiary institution in Ibadan, south west Nigeria.

This study is part of a larger multi-centre survey on widowhood in Nigeria. Information was gathered using a structured self-administered questionnaire from 42 widows who are working at the University College Hospital and the College of Medicine, in Ibadan, capital of Oyo State in the southwest of Nigeria. The findings reveal that the majority of these widows are middle aged, between 35 and 55 years of age, with little or no prospect of remarriage. Almost half of them had only primary education and are of low professional status; 48% of them earn very low salary, and had a high parity, having 5 or more children. The problems identified by these widows in order of priority include financial/economic hardship (69%), absence of husband's will resulting in the loss of properties to husband's relations (55%), loneliness and depression (41%), poor relationship with in-laws (41%), difficulty in social interaction (21%), and poor housing (17%). Recommendation for alleviating the hardships of widows suggested include encouragement of female education, enhancement of women, economic empowerment, improving availability and effective utilization of family planning services and encouraging men to write their wills early in marriage. Also, through advocacy and public health awareness campaigns, to enlighten the masses about the plight of the widows, in order to eliminate the dehumanizing traditional practices to which Nigerian widows are often subjected.

Adult↗
PubMed1999

The distribution and mortality impact of chronic energy deficiency among adult Nigerian men and women.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of chronic energy deficiency (CED) and associated mortality risk in a cohort of adult Nigerians followed from 1992 to 1997. RESEARCH METHODS AND PROCEDURES: The data for this investigation were derived from an international collaborative study on chronic diseases in populations of the African diaspora. Body mass index (BMI) was used to define three grades of CED in 4061 men and women aged 25 years and older: Grade I (mild CED) as BMI 17.5-18.4, Grade II (moderate CED) as BMI 16.0-17.4, and Grade III (severe CED) as BMI < 16.0 and BMI > or = 18.5 was considered normal. The odds of mortality associated with differing grades of CED was estimated with logistic regression analysis. RESULTS: The prevalence of CED (BMI < 18.5) increased from 14.3% in 1992 to 19.6% in 1997, both genders combined. The prevalence of CED was similar for both sexes in 1992 (14%) but increased to 22.4% in men and 17.4% in women by 1997. The prevalence of CED was 8.5%, 7.6 and 3.4 for Grades I, II and III, respectively. Two hundred and seven deaths occurred during the follow-up period. The mortality rate for the 5.5 y of follow-up was 5.1% (207/4061). The odds ratios (95% CIs) for all cause mortality were 1.4 (0.5, 3.8), 2.4 (1.2, 4.9) and 2.5 (1.0, 6.2), respectively, for CED grades I, II and III adjusting for age and sex. CONCLUSION: Under nutrition is an increasing problem in Nigerian men and women. The economic reforms (structural adjustment program (SAP)) introduced in 1986 in combination with the continued economic woes brought on by political instability, corruption and nepotism have been advanced by several investigators as the main factors in the growing problem of inadequate calorie intake. Intervention strategies both at the government and private sectors are urgently needed to increase food availability.

Adult↗
PubMed1999

Features of the 1996 cholera epidemic among Nigerian children in Ibadan, Nigeria.

Although cholera is endemic in Nigeria, few studies have highlighted the morbidity and mortality patterns among Nigerian children suffering from cholera. We analysed surveillance data from the Cholera Unit in Ibadan, Oyo State during the period 1 January to 31 December 1996 with a view to identifying epidemiological features of the 1996 cholera epidemic that occurred in Nigeria. Three hundred and two children were affected, and this constituted 21.8 per cent of the total cases seen during this period. Most cases were seen in the period February to May, but no significant seasonal variation was noted. The overwhelming majority (95 per cent) of the cases were among residents of the unplanned, densely populated areas of Ibadan. The case fatality rate was 5.3 per cent. This study establishes that cholera causes significant morbidity and mortality and mortality in Nigerian children. This unpleasant situation can be favourably reversed if urgent attention is paid to the provision of potable water to the unplanned, densely populated areas of Ibadan city.

Adolescent↗