Hamisu M. Salihu
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View article: Risks and predictors of HIV infection among adolescents in conflict regions of Nigeria
Risks and predictors of HIV infection among adolescents in conflict regions of Nigeria Open
Objectives HIV remains highly prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa, home to approximately 66 % of all people living with HIV and 85 % of children and adolescents living with HIV globally. The region also experiences the highest levels of armed …
View article: Closing the gap between implementation science and policy in Nigeria: lessons from the Nigeria implementation science alliance using a nominal group technique
Closing the gap between implementation science and policy in Nigeria: lessons from the Nigeria implementation science alliance using a nominal group technique Open
Introduction Knowledge translation in healthcare has been of keen interest to researchers, practitioners, policymakers and administrators as it seeks to confront complex health issues within communities by closing the gap between knowledge…
View article: Drivers of Human Immunodeficiency Virus among Pregnant Women in Conflict and Non-conflict Zones of Nigeria
Drivers of Human Immunodeficiency Virus among Pregnant Women in Conflict and Non-conflict Zones of Nigeria Open
Background and Objective: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a major public health concern among pregnant women in Nigeria, with seven in every hundred women likely to have an HIV infection. Understanding factors associated with HIV inf…
View article: Socioeconomic and Clinical Determinants of Nutritional Phenotypes among Children with Sickle Cell Disease
Socioeconomic and Clinical Determinants of Nutritional Phenotypes among Children with Sickle Cell Disease Open
Background and Objective: Sickle cell anemia (SCA) remains a critical global health challenge, disproportionately affecting sub-Saharan Africa, India, and the Middle East. It significantly impacts the quality of life of affected children, …
View article: Predictors of Human Immunodeficiency Virus among Children 0–14 Years in Nigeria
Predictors of Human Immunodeficiency Virus among Children 0–14 Years in Nigeria Open
Background and Objective: Children under the age of 15 represent 3% of the global population living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), 9% of new HIV infections, and 12% of all deaths related to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AID…
View article: Intent to Receive Human Papillomavirus Vaccination among School-going Pre-teens and Adolescent Girls
Intent to Receive Human Papillomavirus Vaccination among School-going Pre-teens and Adolescent Girls Open
Background and Objective: Adolescents (9–19 years) make up 22% of Nigeria’s population and represent a key target group for human papillomavirus (HPV) prevention initiatives. Although the effectiveness of HPV vaccination in preventing cerv…
View article: Crisis of Brain Drain in Nigeria’s Health Sector: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Path Forward
Crisis of Brain Drain in Nigeria’s Health Sector: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Path Forward Open
Brain drain represents an existential threat to the health ecosystem in Nigeria as an increasing number of health professionals migrate to developed and industrialized nations where they are guaranteed higher salaries, better job security,…
View article: New Paradigm for Battling Hospital-Acquired Infections in Developing Countries
New Paradigm for Battling Hospital-Acquired Infections in Developing Countries Open
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) pose critical threats to maternal and child health in low-resource settings, with Kano State, Nigeria, reporting 6.3% of national HAI burdens and 85% of diphtheria cases. Despite global infection pre…
View article: Public perception and correlates of mpox vaccine acceptability in Northern Nigeria: a mixed methods study
Public perception and correlates of mpox vaccine acceptability in Northern Nigeria: a mixed methods study Open
Introduction: little has been documented about public perceptions and acceptance of the mpox vaccine in endemic countries, such as Nigeria. We assessed public awareness, risk perception, and correlates of vaccine acceptability in urban Kan…
View article: Should fathers witness childbirth? A survey of attitudes of expectant mothers attending a tertiary hospital in Kano, northern Nigeria
Should fathers witness childbirth? A survey of attitudes of expectant mothers attending a tertiary hospital in Kano, northern Nigeria Open
Background Increased paternal involvement during childbirth can enhance maternal and neonatal outcomes. However, in resource-constrained settings, cultural and health system factors often hinder the involvement of fathers in the birthing p…
View article: Special Collection: Implementation Research Evidence for Prevention and Treatment of Postpartum Hemorrhage in High-Burden Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Special Collection: Implementation Research Evidence for Prevention and Treatment of Postpartum Hemorrhage in High-Burden Low- and Middle-Income Countries Open
Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), defined as a blood loss of 500 mL or more within 24 hours after birth, remains the leading cause of maternal mortality globally, accounting for over 20% of all maternal deaths. The burden of mortality from PPH …
View article: The Maternal and Infant Environmental Health Riskscape study of perinatal disparities in greater Houston: rationale, study design and participant profiles
The Maternal and Infant Environmental Health Riskscape study of perinatal disparities in greater Houston: rationale, study design and participant profiles Open
Introduction The Maternal and Infant Environmental Health Riskscape (MIEHR) Center was established to address the interplay among chemical and non-chemical stressors in the biological, physical, social, and built environments that dispropo…
View article: Factors Associated with Utilization of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services among Married Adolescent Girls in Kano, Northern Nigeria
Factors Associated with Utilization of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services among Married Adolescent Girls in Kano, Northern Nigeria Open
Background and Objective Married adolescents face significant obstacles in making informed reproductive health decisions and accessing sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services. It is important to identify barriers hindering these adol…
View article: Pregnancy- Associated Diabetes and Stillbirths by Race and Ethnicity Among Hospitalized Pregnant Women in the United States: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Analysis
Pregnancy- Associated Diabetes and Stillbirths by Race and Ethnicity Among Hospitalized Pregnant Women in the United States: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Analysis Open
Objective : Racial disparities in pre-existing diabetes (PDM) and gestational diabetes (GDM) remain largely unexplored. We examine national PDM and GDM prevalence trends by race/ethnicity, and the association between these conditions and f…
View article: A Qualitative Study of HIV Testing Experiences and HIV Self‐Testing Perspectives among Men in Northern Nigeria
A Qualitative Study of HIV Testing Experiences and HIV Self‐Testing Perspectives among Men in Northern Nigeria Open
HIV self‐testing (HIVST) holds promise for accessing hard‐to‐reach populations by overcoming sociocultural and structural barriers to awareness of HIV status. This phenomenological qualitative study explored the experiences and perspective…
View article: The Impact of a Personal Finance Education Course on Financial Confidence and Markers of Financial Stress among Medical Residents: A Longitudinal Pilot Study
The Impact of a Personal Finance Education Course on Financial Confidence and Markers of Financial Stress among Medical Residents: A Longitudinal Pilot Study Open
OBJECTIVES The adverse effects of physician stress on health system performance are well documented. Financial stress is a notable cause of anxiety in medical residents; however, most residency programs lack formal, comprehensive financial…
View article: Adapted Counseling Care Model for Management of Female Sexual Dysfunction Among Women Living With and Without HIV.
Adapted Counseling Care Model for Management of Female Sexual Dysfunction Among Women Living With and Without HIV. Open
FSD is very common among women in Northern Nigeria, irrespective of HIV status. An adapted counseling care model improved sexual function in both HIV-positive and HIV-negative women. The PLISSIT model can guide healthcare providers to init…
View article: Environmental justice burden and Black-White disparities in spontaneous preterm birth in Harris County, Texas
Environmental justice burden and Black-White disparities in spontaneous preterm birth in Harris County, Texas Open
Introduction Given limited evidence of previous studies, we evaluated the role of environmental justice (EJ) burden (i.e., a neighborhood characterized by both increased environmental burden and socioeconomic deprivation) in Black-White di…
View article: Unplanned hysterectomy: a comprehensive analysis of race, ethnicity, sociodemographic factors, pregnancy complications, and cardiovascular disease risk factors
Unplanned hysterectomy: a comprehensive analysis of race, ethnicity, sociodemographic factors, pregnancy complications, and cardiovascular disease risk factors Open
Maternal race, ethnicity, CVD risk factors, and current pregnancy complications affect the risk of UH in pregnant women through complex interactions that would not be seen in unadjusted models of risk analysis.
View article: Proceedings of the 14<sup>th</sup> International Newborn Brain Conference: Fetal and/or neonatal brain development, both normal and abnormal
Proceedings of the 14<sup>th</sup> International Newborn Brain Conference: Fetal and/or neonatal brain development, both normal and abnormal Open
INTRODUCTION:The early brain damage of the premature has been correlated to several risk factors and among them the histological chorioamnionitis (HC).However, the study of the placenta is not systematically performed in the underdeveloped…
View article: Many pediatric patients with gastroparesis do not receive dietary education
Many pediatric patients with gastroparesis do not receive dietary education Open
Background Gastroparesis is delayed gastric emptying in the absence of obstruction; dietary modifications are first-line treatment. However, we do not know the factors related to provision of dietary recommendations. Methods We sought to d…
View article: Racial Disparities in Preterm Birth among Pregnant Women with Obesity
Racial Disparities in Preterm Birth among Pregnant Women with Obesity Open
Our work further contributes to the growing knowledge of the existence of health disparity among the Black population.
View article: Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Stillbirth among Pregnant Women with Obesity
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Stillbirth among Pregnant Women with Obesity Open
Objective The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between obesity and risk of stillbirth among pregnant women with obesity in the United States, with a focus on racial and ethnic disparities. Study Design We conducted a retro…