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Olujoke A. Fakoya
Researcher at Queen's University Belfast
Publications - 5
Citations - 325
Olujoke A. Fakoya is an academic researcher from Queen's University Belfast. The author has contributed to research in topics: Medicine & Psychological intervention. The author has an hindex of 1, co-authored 2 publications receiving 112 citations.
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Loneliness and social isolation interventions for older adults: a scoping review of reviews
TL;DR: There is no one-size-fits-all approach to addressing loneliness or social isolation, and hence the need to tailor interventions to suit the needs of individuals, specific groups or the degree of loneliness experienced.
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How do befriending interventions alleviate loneliness and social isolation among older people? A realist evaluation study.
TL;DR: In this article, the authors focus on uncovering causal processes and interactions between mechanisms and contextual characteristics to understand how these interventions work, for whom and in which contexts, to make the best use of the increasing investment in the provision and delivery of befriending services.
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Evaluation of a whole system approach to diet and healthy weight in the east of Scotland: Study protocol
Gavin Breslin,Wendy I. Wills,Suzanne Bartington,Charis Bontoft,Olujoke A. Fakoya,Imogen Freethy,Jaime Garcia Iglesias,Neil Howlett,Julia Jones,Reda M. Lebcir,Nigel Lloyd,Katie Newby,Nigel Smeeton,Adam P. Wagner,Amander Wellings,David Wellsted,Katherine A. Brown +16 more
TL;DR: In this article , the authors describe a programme of research that will: critically evaluate the evidence for WSAs; assess longitudinally the implementation of a WSA to diet and healthy weight to explore the range of levers (drivers) and opportunities to influence relevant partnerships and interventions to target obesity in East Scotland.
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Stories of HIV activists during COVID-19 in the UK
TL;DR: Stories of HIV Activists during COVID-19 in the UK examines and interprets the experiences of HIV activists during the COVID19 pandemic as discussed by the authors , focusing on qualitative data obtained through a UK-ICN BBSRC funded grant.
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Evaluation of the move to remote delivery of drug and alcohol services during the COVID-19 pandemic: A study protocol
Nigel Lloyd,Wendy Wills,Suzanne Bartington,Charis Bontoft,Gavin Breslin,Olujoke A. Fakoya,Imogen Freethy,Jaime Garcia Iglesias,Neil Howlett,Julia Jones,Katie Newby,Nigel Smeeton,Adam P. Wagner,Amander Wellings,David Wellsted,Katherine A. Brown +15 more
TL;DR: This study aims to evaluate the delivery of drug and alcohol services in a large metropolitan area in Northern England during the COVID-19 pandemic to understand the impact of service reconfiguration for services, staff and service users, and to inform the future optimised design of services.