Papers by Joel Olayiwola Faronbi
Open access journal of gerontology & geriatric medicine, Sep 22, 2017
On the other hand, the consequences of absence of social support has been associated with poorer ... more On the other hand, the consequences of absence of social support has been associated with poorer mental health and reduced cognitive performance, and objective social isolation
Journal of Public Health, Jan 8, 2024
Aim Globally, the burden of non-communicable diseases is increasing rapidly, but little is known ... more Aim Globally, the burden of non-communicable diseases is increasing rapidly, but little is known about the interactive effects of nutrition, physical activity (PA), and morbidity in older adults in Nigeria. This study examined the associations among nutrition, PA, and morbidity among older adults in Nigeria. Subject and methods A cross-sectional design was adopted, and a multistage sampling technique was used to survey 330 older adult residents of a town in Nigeria. Nutritional status and physical activity levels were assessed using the full Mini-Nutritional Assessment (MNA) and International Physical Activity Questionnaire, respectively. It also included questions about the presence of health problems when diagnosed and respondents' perceptions of their health. Results About 62% of the respondents had at least one chronic illness, and the prevalent conditions included musculoskeletal (25.6%), heart conditions (16.6%), and ear/eye problems (9.7%). Findings further showed that 21.4% were at risk of malnutrition and 1.9% were malnourished. Also, 31.6% reported low PA participation. Morbidity was significantly associated with age (p < 0.000), level of education (p < 0.000), income (p < 0.000), PA (p < 0.000), and nutrition (p = 0.045). In addition, factors that predicted the presence or absence of chronic illness included nutrition (OR = 0.395, p = 0.016), high PA (OR = 0.077, p = 0.000), age (OR = 1.063, p = 0.006), BMI overweight (OR = 0.127, p < .000), education (OR = 1.835, p = 0.001), artisan occupation (OR = 3.382, p = 0.006), and income of 10,000-20,000 Nigerian naira per month (OR = 0.363, p = 0.023). Conclusion Chronic illness is prevalent among older adults and is associated with poor nutrition, physical inactivity, and certain demographic characteristics.
Value in Health, Nov 30, 2023
Value in Health, Nov 30, 2023
Advances in Rehabilitation, Dec 31, 2022
The 3-Meter Backward Walk Test (3-MBWT) is an important assessment tool used in evaluating neurom... more The 3-Meter Backward Walk Test (3-MBWT) is an important assessment tool used in evaluating neuromuscular control, proprioception, risk of fall and balance. On the other hand, the Hand Grip Strength (HGS) test primarily is used to measure muscular strength or maximum tension generated by one's forearm muscles. This study aimed to assess the relationship between 3-MBWT and HGS among community-dwelling young older adults. Material and methods: Sixty-two community-dwelling older adults participated in this study. 3-MBWT was measured using a standardized procedure. HGS was measured in line with the guidelines of the American Society of Hand Therapists. Anthropometric variables were assessed following standard procedures. Pearson's correlation coefficient was used to verify the correlation between 3-MBWT and HGS and the influence of socio-demographic factors on both 3-MBWT and HGS. Results: The mean values for 3-MBWT and HGS were 3.45 ± 0.80s and 29.58 ± 15.53kg. There was a significant correlation between 3-MBWT and HGS (r = -0.39; p = 0.002). However, there was no significant correlation between 3-MBWT and socio-demographics (p > 0.05). Similarly, there was no significant correlation between HGS and sociodemographics (p > 0.05), except height (r = 0.51, p < 0.001). Conclusions: The 3-MBWT and HGS were significantly correlated with one another. Anthropometric characteristics did not influence the 3-MBWT. Only height and sex showed a significant influence on HGS. Therefore, both 3-MBWT and HGS may serve as useful functional outcome measures for fall predictability and frailty in older adults.
Routledge eBooks, Sep 24, 2023
SAGE Open Nursing
Introduction Numerous studies have established the importance of social support on psychological ... more Introduction Numerous studies have established the importance of social support on psychological symptoms among older adults, however, the distinct contribution of different levels of family and friends’ social support has not been thoroughly assessed. Objectives This study determined the contribution of different levels of friend and family social support (high, moderate, low) on psychological symptoms among the older adults. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 538 older adults attending outpatient clinics at two selected teaching Hospitals in Nigeria from February to July, 2021.The data was collected using the 7-item Generalized Anxiety Disorders Scale, Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), and the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support. The data was analyzed with SPSS version 23 and logistic regression was used for the inferential analysis. Results Older adults with moderate social support from family were 3.6 more likely to have depression symptoms th...
Journal of Integrative Nursing
Nigerian quarterly journal of hospital medicine, 2019
Background of the study: Populations around the world are rapidly ageing with emphasis placed on ... more Background of the study: Populations around the world are rapidly ageing with emphasis placed on long term care necessary for the dependent fastgrowing members of the population with geriatric conditions.Objectives: To assess the perception of elderly about old people's homes and determine the factors influencing its utilization in selected centres in Lagos. Materials and Methods: This was a descriptive, quantitative cross-sectional study. Self-administered questionnaires were distributed to all the 52 elderly in the two selected homes for the elderly in Lagos. Data was analysed with SPSS version 20 and presented as tables using descriptive and inferential statistics.Results: They were mainly females (65.4%) with widowed (65.1%). The mean age was 73 years ± 11.86. Majority of respondents (92.3%) have a positive perception about old people's home. Above half (55.8%) got information about the homes from their children and a good number (34.6%) have spent more than 5 years in the home. Culture, children perspectives and children occupation were the major factors agreed by the elderly influencing their utilization of the old people's homes. There were no statistically significant association between Sociodemographic variables (age, gender, ethnicity) of the respondents and the utilization of the home with 'p' = 0.501.Conclusion and recommendation: Even though the elderly had positive perception about the utilization of the old people's home but their children perspectives had altered their participation in the homes which outrightly affected their health status. The nurses should therefore ensure optimal health of the elderly to improve their participation in the home. Keywords: Utilization, Perception, Old People's Homes, Elderly
Africa Journal of Nursing and Midwifery
This study aimed to identify how the elderly in Nigeria manage osteo-arthritic pain; their descri... more This study aimed to identify how the elderly in Nigeria manage osteo-arthritic pain; their descriptions of osteo-arthritic pain; and the relationship between management strategies and relief of osteo-arthritic pain. Using structured interviews, data were collected from 236 elderly people on the quality of pain experienced; modalities used to manage osteo-arthritic pain; and the effect of such modalities on the pain. The results revealed that most respondents (79.7%) perceived osteo-arthritic pain as being excruciating; occurring all the time (80.9%); and increasing in intensity (68.2%). However, 36.9% asserted that pain was associated with stiffness of swollen joints, while 94.5% indicated that rest relieved the pain. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) were used by most (93.6%) of the respondents; local balm (ori) by 57.3%; various concoctions (abgo) by 14.7%; and traditional powder (agunmu) by 11.9%. Osteo-arthritic pain is a common condition among the elderly in Nigeri...
Annals of African Surgery, 2022
Background: It is postulated that osteoarthritis (OA) patients' health-seeking behavior depen... more Background: It is postulated that osteoarthritis (OA) patients' health-seeking behavior depends largely on the disease severity and loss of function. Objective: This study aimed to assess the pain characteristics, activity limitations, and health-seeking behaviors of older adults with OA in Nigeria. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 230 purposively selected community-dwelling older adults in a semi-urban setting in Nigeria. Pain characteristics, activity limitations, and health-seeking behavior were assessed by an interviewer using the Chronic Pain Grade Scale, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index, and Health-Care Seeking Behaviour Questionnaire, respectively. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics (chi-square and multiple regression) to predict factors influencing health-seeking behavior, and we set the alpha level at p<0.05. Results: Pain at the knee (73.0%) was the most defining feature of OA, and...
Nutrition has a very significant influence on health and development throughout a person's li... more Nutrition has a very significant influence on health and development throughout a person's life. Guiding children on a path to healthy living through their diet will ensure that school age children grow and develop normally. This study assessed the nutritional status of school age children and evaluate their feeding habit, using the crosssectional, descriptive approach, in which 200 schoolaged children from four public primary schools in Eti-Osa Local Government Area, Lagos State participated in the study. Self-administered questionnaire and anthropometrics measurements were used to asses' nutritional status. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software Version 20 using descriptive statistics. The study showed that 34% of the school age children were normal for their weight and 24% were normal for their height using NCHS standard. Results also showed that (59.5%) were underweight (6.5%) were overweight and (74%) stunting. The eating habits of the respondents inclu...
Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, 2014
Sexual abuse is associated with a host of negative repercussions in adolescence. Yet the possible... more Sexual abuse is associated with a host of negative repercussions in adolescence. Yet the possible mechanisms linking sexual abuse and negative outcomes are understudied. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships among self-blame, shame, coping strategies, posttraumatic stress disorder, depressive symptoms, and suicidal ideation. The sample included 147 sexually abused adolescent girls between 14 and 18 years of age. A total of 66% of girls reached clinical score for posttraumatic stress disorder, and 53% reached clinical score for depressive symptoms. Close to half (46%) reported suicidal thoughts in the past 3 months. Shame was found to partially mediate the relationship between self-blame and posttraumatic stress disorder. Shame and depressive symptoms were also found to partially mediate the relationship between self-blame and suicidal ideation. Results suggest that shame is a crucial target in interventions designed for sexually abused adolescent girls.
Irish Educational Studies, 2006
Over the last two decades there has been an increase in the use of qualitative research, particul... more Over the last two decades there has been an increase in the use of qualitative research, particularly in the human sciences. Such a move has resulted in an increasing number of researchers across disciplines using various types of qualitative software specially designed for managing text and facilitating analysis of qualitative data. However, we feel that limited information is available on the nature and practical use of these programmes in the Irish context. This has led to various misconceptions regarding the use of such programmes. In addition, international literature has highlighted the importance of making the qualitative research process more transparent in terms of describing in detail the analytical procedures applied in qualitative research. This article seeks to open up the debate surrounding qualitative data analysis and provoke discussion about the use of qualitative software packages in educational research. Based on a mixed-methods educational research project involving a substantive qualitative component, this article explores the joy and despair associated with using Qualitative Solutions Research (QSR) Non-numerical Unstructured Data: Indexing, Searching and Theorizing Version 6 ('N6 software'), and aims to dispel some of the myths that exist around using such software.
International Journal of Caring Sciences, 2014
Africa journal of nursing and midwifery, Mar 29, 2022
Background: Surgery plays an increasingly prominent role in healthcare around the world and growi... more Background: Surgery plays an increasingly prominent role in healthcare around the world and growing attention is being focused on the safety and quality of such care. Half of all surgery related iatrogenic complications are avoidable and breakdown in communication, ineffective teamwork, and non-adherence of surgical team nurses inclusive to standard practice regarding sterilization, aseptic technique and prevention of wrong patient and site are contributing factors. Aim: The aim of the study was to assess various safety practices employed by nurses to ensure patients safety in operating theatre. Methods: Descriptive cross sectional design was adopted and the setting of the study were four selected tertiary health institutions in south western Nigeria. Multistage sampling technique was used to select 211 respondents from the setting. Yamane's formulae was used to determine the sample size. Twenty point scale was used for knowledge with yes/no option and the score was categorized ...
Despite the social, pathological, physiological and psychological effects that skin bleaching pre... more Despite the social, pathological, physiological and psychological effects that skin bleaching presents, it has become a widespread practice among different groups in Nigeria. This cross sectional study involving two selected universities in Osun State, Nigeria, assessed the perceived risks and consequences of skin bleaching among undergraduates in higher institutions in Osun State, Nigeria. Data was collected from 400 undergraduates using a validated self-administered questionnaire with a Cronbach’s alpha value of 0.78. The data was analyzed descriptively and inferentially. Findings showed that almost half of the respondents (41.5%) had used bleaching agents, and 70.5% have a negative perception of its risks and consequences. Reasons for the use of bleaching product included removal of facial pimples or scars (79.8%), skin lightening (58.3%), spot removal (79.5%), fashion enhancement (67.0%) and to become more attractive (65.8%). There was a significant difference in the perception ...
Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research, 2022
Background: Reductions in social network and support among the elderly have been found to be a pr... more Background: Reductions in social network and support among the elderly have been found to be a predictor of low quality of life among them. This study was conducted to assess the influence of social network and support on the quality of life among the elderly in Osun State, Nigeria. Objectives: The objectives of this study were to Assess the level of the quality of life of the elderly in this population in Osun State, Nigeria. Methods: The study employed a cross sectional design of 432 participants aged 60 and above, using a multistage sampling technique.A structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Results: Findings from the study revealed that majority (47%) of the respondents had a moderate quality of life, 43% had high/good quality life and just 10% were observed to have had poor/low quality of life. Furthermore, the result shows the majority (61.4%) of the respondents had a high quality of life in the physical domain, 31.6% had a high quality of life in the psychological domain, more than half of the respondents (56.4%) had a moderate quality of life in the social relationship domain and 57.3% had a moderate quality of life in the environmental domain. Conclusion: The study concluded that risk of depression, loneliness, social support and social network statistically significantly influenced the quality of life among the elderly in Osun State. as elderly persons have adequate social support and network, there would be a significant improvement in their quality of life.
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Papers by Joel Olayiwola Faronbi