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Olanrewaju Ibigbami
Bio: Olanrewaju Ibigbami is an academic researcher from Obafemi Awolowo University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Medicine & Mental health. The author has an hindex of 4, co-authored 15 publications receiving 59 citations.
Topics: Medicine, Mental health, Cross-sectional study, Anxiety, Psychosocial
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Obafemi Awolowo University1, Alexandria University2, University of California, Riverside3, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research4, Government College5, University of Health and Allied Sciences6, University of Dammam7, University of KwaZulu-Natal8, Jazan University9, Maastricht University10, University of the Punjab11, University of Ibadan12, University of the West of Scotland13, University of Szeged14, Lead City University15, Taibah University16, RMIT University17, University of Turku18, University of Southern California19
TL;DR: In this article, an online survey was conducted to identify factors associated with financial insecurity, food insecurity and poor quality of daily lives of adults in Nigeria during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Abstract: An online survey was conducted to identify factors associated with financial insecurity, food insecurity and poor quality of daily lives of adults in Nigeria during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. The associations between the outcome (experience of financial loss, changes in food intake and impact of the pandemic on daily lives) and the explanatory (age, sex, education level, anxiety, depression, HIV status) variables were determined using logistic regression analysis. Of the 4439 respondents, 2487 (56.0%) were financially insecure, 907 (20.4%) decreased food intake and 4029 (90.8%) had their daily life negatively impacted. Males (AOR:0.84), people who felt depressed (AOR:0.62) and people living with HIV -PLHIV- (AOR:0.70) had significantly lower odds of financial insecurity. Older respondents (AOR:1.01) had significantly higher odds of financial insecurity. Those depressed (AOR:0.62) and PLHIV (AOR:0.55) had significantly lower odds of reporting decreased food intake. Respondents who felt anxious (AOR:0.07), depressed (AOR: 0.48) and who were PLHIV (AOR:0.68) had significantly lower odds of reporting a negative impact of the pandemic on their daily lives. We concluded the study findings may reflect a complex relationship between financial insecurity, food insecurity, poor quality of life, mental health, and socioeconomic status of adults living in Nigeria during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Obafemi Awolowo University1, Alexandria University2, University of Nigeria, Nsukka3, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research4, Government College5, University of Health and Allied Sciences6, Lead City University7, University of Dammam8, University of KwaZulu-Natal9, Maastricht University10, University of the Punjab11, University of Ibadan12, University of the West of Scotland13, University of Szeged14, Jazan University15, Queen Mary University of London16, Taibah University17, RMIT University18, World Health Organization19, University of Southern California20
TL;DR: In this paper, a cross-sectional study was conducted to assess if there were significant differences in the adoption of COVID-19 risk preventive behaviors and experience of food insecurity by people living with and without HIV in Nigeria.
Abstract: The aim of the study was to assess if there were significant differences in the adoption of COVID-19 risk preventive behaviors and experience of food insecurity by people living with and without HIV in Nigeria. This was a cross-sectional study that recruited a convenience sample of 4471 (20.5% HIV positive) adults in Nigeria. Binary logistic regression analysis was conducted to test the associations between the explanatory variable (HIV positive and non-positive status) and the outcome variables-COVID-19 related behavior changes (physical distancing, isolation/quarantine, working remotely) and food insecurity (hungry but did not eat, cut the size of meals/skip meals) controlling for age, sex at birth, COVID-19 status, and medical status of respondents. Significantly fewer people living with HIV (PLWH) reported a positive COVID-19 test result; and had lower odds of practicing COVID-19 risk preventive behaviors. In comparison with those living without HIV, PLWH had higher odds of cutting meal sizes as a food security measure (AOR: 3.18; 95% CI 2.60-3.88) and lower odds of being hungry and not eating (AOR: 0.24; 95% CI 0.20-0.30). In conclusion, associations between HIV status, COVID-19 preventive behaviors and food security are highly complex and warrant further in-depth to unravel the incongruities identified.
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TL;DR: Alcohol use disorders are common among Nigerian college students and effective methods of early identification and forms of anti-alcoholic education are needed.
Abstract: environments and encounter new social and institutional factors that may foster heavy
alcohol use. Little is known about alcohol use disorders in non-western cultures.
Aims This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and examine the socio-demographic
correlates of alcohol use disorders among students in Nigerian colleges.
Method A cross sectional survey in which 2,658 undergraduates (males=1913,
females=745) from 6 colleges in Osun state, south-western Nigeria were assessed for
alcohol use disorders using the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI).
Results The 12-month prevalence for alcohol dependence is 0.8% (1.1% for male and
0.13% for female) and for alcohol abuse is 3.5% (4.4% for male and 1.1% for female).
Factors independently associated with a diagnosis of alcohol use disorder include parental
drinking (OR 12.00, 95% CI 6.32-22.78), male gender (OR 5.40, 95% CI 2.62-11.14), higher
economic status (OR 2.57, 95% CI 1.59-4.18) and being non-religious (OR 9.92, 95% CI
4.43-22.23).
Conclusions Alcohol use disorders are common among Nigerian college students. Effective
methods of early identification and forms of anti-alcoholic education are needed. Parental
drinking habits and religiosity will have to be considered while planning intervention and
preventive strategies. Nigerian Journal of Psychiatry Vol. 5 (1) 2007: pp. 5-9
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors investigated the associations between COVID-19-related stressors and anxiety and depressive symptoms while controlling for known risk and protective factors and to investigate any sex differences.
Abstract: Despite the greater adverse economic impacts in low and middle-income (LAMI) compared to high-income countries, fewer studies have investigated the associations between COVID-19-related stressor and mental health in LAMI countries. The objectives of this study were to determine the associations between COVID-19-related stressors and anxiety and depressive symptoms while controlling for known risk and protective factors and to investigate any sex differences. An online survey was carried out to assess sociodemographic, psychosocial (previous mental health conditions, sexual orientation, intimate partner violence and perceived social support) and COVID-19-related variables. Hierarchical linear regression was carried out with anxiety and depressive symptoms as separate outcomes. Of the COVID-19-related factors, testing positive for COVID-19 infection, having COVID-19 symptoms, having other medical conditions, self-isolating due to COVID-19 symptoms, worry about infection, perception of the pandemic as a threat to income and isolation during the lockdown were significantly associated with higher anxiety and depressive symptoms. Of these, worry about infection, isolation during lockdown and disruption due to the pandemic retained independent associations with both outcomes. The variance in anxiety and depressive symptoms explained by COVID-19-related factors was larger in women (11.8%) compared to men (6.1% and 0.8% respectively). COVID-19-related stressors are associated with higher anxiety and depressive symptoms, with these effects being larger in men compared to women. Enhancing social support can be an affordable strategy to mitigate this risk but this needs to be investigated using appropriate designs.
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TL;DR: High risk for OSA independently predicts poor sleep quality and, along with report of coffee consumption, independently predicts habitual sleep duration of <7 hours.
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TL;DR: Findings suggest that a formulation of naltrexone that was sought beginning over three decades ago is fulfilling its promise as an extended‐release pharmacotherapeutic.
Abstract: Extended-release naltrexone (XR-NTX; Vivitrol), developed to address poor adherence in addictive disorders, is approved for use in alcohol and opioid-dependence disorders. In alcohol-dependent adults with ≥ 4-day initial abstinence, XR-NTX increased initial and 6-month abstinence. An fMRI study found that XR-NTX attenuated the salience of alcohol visual and olfactory cues in the absence of alcohol, and post hoc analyses demonstrated efficacy even during high cue-exposure holiday periods. Safety and tolerability have generally been good, without adverse hepatic impact or intractable acute pain management. XR-NTX use appears feasible in primary care and public systems, and retrospective claims analyses have found cost savings and decreased intensive service utilization relative to oral agents. In opioid dependence, following detoxification, XR-NTX shows efficacy for maintaining abstinence, improving retention, decreasing craving, and preventing relapse. Trials are also exploring its use for the treatment of stimulant dependence. XR-NTX appears compatible with counseling and self-help attendance. While more research is needed, current findings suggest that a formulation of naltrexone that was sought beginning over three decades ago is fulfilling its promise as an extended-release pharmacotherapeutic.
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TL;DR: It was verified that despite the convenience and considerable popularity among the consumers of home health monitoring of devices, such as actigraphs, the validity of these tools regarding the estimation of sleep quality still needs to be systematically examined.
Abstract: Sleep quality is directly related to overall wellness and can reveal symptoms of several diseases. However, the term “sleep quality” still lacks a definitional consensus and is commonly assessed in sleep labs with polysomnography, comprising high costs, or through sleep questionnaires, a highly subjective technique. Multiple methods have been proposed to address the estimation of sleep quality, and devices were developed to conduct the examination in the subject’s home. The objective of this paper is to analyze the methods and the devices presented in the literature, assessing the development of objective markers that could lead to an improvement of the subjective sleep experience understanding, leading to developments in the treatment of sleep quality deficits. A systematic review was conducted, selecting research articles published from 2000 to 2018, and two research questions were formulated, specifically, “what methods for sleep quality assessment have been developed” and “what kind of measures are employed by the devices that have been developed to estimate sleep quality.” The research trend for the assessment of sleep quality is based on the sleep macrostructure, and it was verified that despite the convenience and considerable popularity among the consumers of home health monitoring of devices, such as actigraphs, the validity of these tools regarding the estimation of sleep quality still needs to be systematically examined. A detailed resume of the key findings and the identified challenges are presented, ascertaining the main gaps in the current state of the art.
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TL;DR: The significant relationship between hazardous drinking and mental ill health among undergraduates in the institution suggests the need for integrating mental health services in screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment services in Nigerian university settings.
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TL;DR: A large number of patients in developing countries are unable to benefit from recent developments in pharmacotherapy of SUDs, due to issues of availability, affordability, manpower and governmental policies.
Abstract: Purpose of reviewTo enquire as to how applicable are the latest developments in pharmacotherapy of substance use disorders (SUDs) to patients in developing countries. We review the latest literature regarding the magnitude of the problem in developing countries. We then present a review of recent de
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