Adeniyi K Adeneye

Adeniyi K Adeneye
Nigerian Institute of Medical Research | NIMR · Public Health and Epidemiology Department

MPhil

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Introduction
Adeniyi K Adeneye has his background in Medical Sociology.and currently works at the Public Health and Epidemiology Department, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research. Adeniyi does research in Social Epidemiology (social aspects of both communicable and non-communicable diseases such as HIV/AIDS, Malaria, Schistosomiasis, Soil Transmitted Helminths etc); Reproductive and Sexual Health; Maternal and Child Health situation; Community Health Interventions; and Health Policy and Systems research in Nigeria. Adeniyi is a lover of sports particularly soccer, a music fan and chess enthusiast.
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March 1999 - April 2017
Nigerian Institute of Medical Research
Position
  • Research Associate

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Publications (97)
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Background: Rampant chloroquine/hydroxychloroquine poisoning in Nigerian hospitals following suggestions of its possible efficacy in the treatment and prevention of the newly emerged COVID-19 disease informed this survey. Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and perception of the Nigerian populace on the use of...
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Background: There are very few empirical data from studies in north central region of Nigeria on the usage and social marketing of long lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs). Methods: A controlled experimental study was conducted to evaluate the social marketing, willingness and ability to pay for LLINs pre-and post-intervention in the Kainji lake area...
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Introduction: The sensitivity and specificity of a test is key in diagnostic accuracy, performance assay and analytical quality management. It is a fulcrum in which quality control (QC) procedures viz: quality design and planning rest. NIMR-made electrophoresis machines for the determination of the Haemoglobin (Hb) phenotype were tested against the...
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Background: Buruli ulcer (BU) is a chronic debilitating disease caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans. It is one of the most neglected infectious diseases characterized by the development of painless open wounds. This study was conducted consequent to paucity of data on community knowledge and perception of BU in Nigeria.
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Background Combination of different antimalarials has become the popular method of care for malaria morbidity in conventional and traditional treatment approaches due to the need to increase the efficacy and reduce the selection of drug resistance. A worrisome concern is the critical gaps with regards to the information available on antimalarial he...
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Adelaja OJ, Oduola AO, Abiodun OO, Adeneye AK, Obembe A. 2021. Plants with insecticidal potential used by ethnic groups in North-Central Nigeria for the management of hematophagous insects. Asian J Ethnobiol 4: 65-75. Studies on the traditional knowledge of insecticidal plants are vital in the discovery of bioactive components for the management of...
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Background: Nigeria is a signatory to the Abuja Declaration on allocation of 15% of the national budget to health and World Health Organization declarations that call on countries to allocate at least 2% of the national health expenditure to research. This review estimated the percentage share allocation of Nigeria's national budget to health and h...
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Introduction: Long-lasting efficacy of LLINs can be compromised by use and washing habits. We therefore investigated the use and washing pattern of LLIN in Ikorodu area of Lagos, Nigeria.
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Citation: Adeneye AK, Sulyman MA, Akande DO, Mafe MA (2021) Factors promoting schistosomiasis infection in endemic rural communities of Ifedore and Ile-Oluji/ Oke Igbo local government areas in Ondo State, Nigeria. Glob J Infect Dis Clin Res 7(1): 021-032.
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Citation: Adeneye AK, Sulyman MA, Akande DO, Mafe MA (2021) Factors promoting schistosomiasis infection in endemic rural communities of Ifedore and Ile-Oluji/ Oke Igbo local government areas in Ondo State, Nigeria. Glob J Infect Dis Clin Res 7(1): 021-032.
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Introduction: evidence-based mosquito control strategy is important for efficient and effective delivery of mosquito control interventions. This is hinged on effective community participation and thorough understanding of the Knowledge Attitude and Practices (KAPs) to achieve desired result. Such community dynamics are often understudied. We desig...
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Malaria is a leading public health challenge causing mortality and morbidity in sub-Saharan Africa. Prominent malaria vector control methods employed in sub-Saharan Africa include Long Lasting Insecticide Nets (LLINs) and Indoor Residual spraying (IRS). This study investigated knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) of malaria vector control method...
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Materials and methods Study Design: A pilot cross-sectional community-based study Study Location: Agboju and Alakija communities of Amuwo Odofin LGA in Lagos State. Study Population: Mothers of children < 5 years Sampling methods: Multi-stage-simple random, systematic and purposive sampling techniques Data collection: Primary (Household survey and...
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Objective: Given that child survival and maternal health particularly as it relates to malaria-related targets in Nige-ria has remained challenging, this study examined health-seeking behaviour of people suspected to have malaria on the disease prevention and treatment in Ikorodu and Borgu local government areas of Lagos and Niger States, Nigeria r...
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This study aimed at characterizing the phenotypic and toxigenic status of circulating strains of cholera during outbreaks in Nigeria, employing molecular typing techniques. Two hundred and one samples of rectal swabs, stool, vomitus, water (from the well, borehole, sachet, stream, and tap) and disinfectants (sodium hypochlorite) were collected from...
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Background: The National Malaria Eradication Program and international agencies are keen on scaling up the use of malaria rapid diagnostic tests (mRDTs) and artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs) for effective diagnosis and treatment of the disease. However, poor diagnostic skills and inappropriate treatment are limiting the efforts. In Ni...
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Background: Nigerian Government established National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) including Community Based Health Insurance Scheme (CBHIS) to reduce out-of-pocket health expenses of enrollees, strengthen and ensure access to quality healthcare services. The functionality of the schemes however, revolves round health facilities being able to meet...
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Background: Nigerian Government established National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) including Community Based Health Insurance Scheme (CBHIS) to reduce out-of-pocket health expenses of enrollees, strengthen and ensure access to quality healthcare services. The functionality of the schemes however, revolves round health facilities being able to meet...
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Sudden death has become a leading global health challenge. Over seven million people are estimated to die suddenly annually, representing 40% of the annual global deaths. Without appropriate interventions, this rate is expected to double by 2020 with 83% of sudden death cases occurring in developing countries. The declining incid...
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The devastating effect of flooding has led to associated serious health problems and socio-economic implications. Displaced people are faced with being over-crowded in camps with the attendant consequences which include displaced children facing many dangers, especially if they have become separated from their families. Poor nutrition, poor sanitar...
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Background: As part of the bid to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for children, the Sustainable Development Goals were adopted by the United Nations in 2015. Reports show that economically and socially deprived neighbourhoods have an increased risk of under-five mortality. Objectives: To describe the causes of childhood deaths in select...
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Background: Despite the availability of effective malaria vector control intervention tools, implementation of control programmes in Nigeria is challenged by inadequate entomological surveillance data. This study was designed to assess and build the existing capacity for malaria vector surveillance, control and research (MVSC&R) in Nigerian instit...
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Malariometric surveys provide information on epidemiological parameters used in assessing malaria burden for evidence-based decision making. This study provides information on some malariometric indices in two ecologically distinct areas in Nigeria. The study was conducted in New Bussa in Niger State (Sudan savannah) and Ijede in Lagos State (tropi...
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p>Unplanned pregnancy is a leading reproductive health problem among unmarried adolescents in Nigeria. A clinic and community survey of 1,041 respondents in selected communities of Ijebu North local government area of Ogun State, Nigeria, showed that a substantial proportion of the female respondents (21.5% urban and 8.8% rural) had their first chi...
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Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are rapidly emerging public health challenges to urban populations in developing countries. The Nigeria Demographic and Health Surveys of 1990 and 2003 portrayed a worrisome picture of the risk factors for NCDs in the country, and despite this, there is still paucity of current and reliable data on the b...
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Background Buruli ulcer (BU) remains a neglected tropical disease globally including in Nigeria despite its severe health and socio-economic consequences. This study was conducted as there is a paucity of data on community knowledge and risk factors of BU in Nigeria. Methods The study was conducted in the BU-endemic Yewa North and Yewa South local...
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Unplanned pregnancy is a leading reproductive health problem among unmarried adolescents in Nigeria. A clinic and community survey of 1,041 respondents in selected communities of Ijebu North local government area of Ogun State, Nigeria, showed that a substantial proportion of the female respondents (21.5% urban and 8.8% rural) had their fi rst chil...
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Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are rapidly emerging public health challenges to urban populations in developing countries. The Nigeria Demographic and Health Surveys of 1990 and 2003 portrayed a worrisome picture of the risk factors for NCDs in the country, and despite this, there is still paucity of current and reliable data on the burden of the...
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This study investigated the risk factors associated with cholera epidemic during the 2010 cholera outbreak in some States in Nigeria. Semi-structured questionnaires were administered to consented patients and/or their parents/guardians in Bauchi and Gombe States in North East Nigeria. Few (33.7%) respondents had access to safe and clean drinking wa...
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Background: Despite the modest gains made under the millennium development goals, indices of child health for Nigeria remain poor. Improvement on these indices requires mitigating the causes of childhood mortality. Objective: We undertook this study to determine the leading cause(s) of childhood mortality in Nigeria from 2005 to 2009. Methods: Usin...
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Background. Malar ia in pr egnancy is one of the major causes of mater nal mor bidity and mor tality as well as of poor pregnancy outcomes. We studied the knowledge, attitude and practices of pregnant women on malaria prevention, assessed their knowledge of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) for intermittent preventive therapy in pregnancy (IPTp-SP), a...
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Abstract A Preliminary Study on Enrollees Perception and Experiences of National Health Insurance Scheme in Lagos State, Nigeria B. Adewale1*, A. K. Adeneye1, S. M. C. Ezeugwu1, E. E. Afocha1, A. Z. Musa1, C. A. Enwuru1, J. I. Yisau1, T. Y. Raheem1, M. A. Sulyman1, A. A. Adeiga1, O. M. Olayemi1, M. A. Mafe1 and I. A. O. Ujah1 Aim: To assess enrolle...
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Background: Molecular markers are important tools in the monitoring of toxigenic strains of Vibrio cholerae in environmental and clinical samples. Objectives: The study was aimed at determining the clinical and environmental strains of V. cholerae associated with cholera epidemic and compare their genetic relatedness for epidemiological purposes. M...
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Cholera epidemic is a recurrent disease in developing countries with poor environmental sanitation and inadequate supply of potable water. In endemic areas of West Africa, opinions and myths surrounding the real causes of cholera diseases have given rise to varying methods of control. This review gives an insight into these various opinions and myt...
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The book provides rigorous analysis that is hoped will be most beneficial to enhance understanding of the seemingly superficial knowledge and perception of the functional processes and operations of the health system using the health sector reform in Nigeria as a case study. The analysis is applicable to health systems around the world particularly...
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Despite the distribution of long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (LLINs) in Nigeria, access to and use of LLINs continues to be minimal. Little is also known about the perceived fair price people are willing to pay for LLINs in Ogun State, South-West Nigeria. Data were collected using semi-structured questionnaire among pregnant women attending an...
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With limited data on the awareness of changes in the use of antimalaria drugs and availability and use of artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) in the context of the Roll Back Malaria (RBM) program, we conducted this descriptive cross-sectional study of 262 registered women attending antenatal clinics and 233 mothers of under-five children. W...
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Lagos metropolis, southwestern Nigeria, is faced with environmental problems ranging from slums and informal settlements, to crime and delinquency. The aim of the study was to explore the demographic characteristics, migra-tion history and living conditions of 2,434 residents of Ajegunle, Ijora Oloye and Makoko in Lagos metropolis. A cross-sectiona...
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Estimates suggest that more than 125 million girls and women have been subjected to the various forms of female genital mutilation (FGM) worldwide. The practice is widespread, particularly in Nigeria, despite extensive efforts to discourage and eradicate it. This book presents the knowledge and perception of FGM and its complications, the socio-eco...
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Despite decades of control, malaria remains a major public health burden in the tropics. Consequently, the Roll Back Malaria (RBM) Programme was initiated to promote evidence-based and cost-effective control interventions namely, home management of malaria (HMM), Artemisinin-based Combination Therapy (ACT), Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs), a...
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Despite decades of control, malaria remains a major public health burden in the tropics. Consequently, the Roll Back Malaria (RBM) Programme was initiated to promote evidence-based and cost-effective control interventions namely, home management of malaria (HMM), Artemisinin-based Combination Therapy (ACT), Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs), a...
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Slums are a wide range of low-income settlements with poor living conditions. The quality of the dwellings varies from simple shacks to permanent structures, while access to water, electricity, sanitation and other basic services and infrastructure tends to be limited. Therefore, this study aimed to reduce the prevalence of NCDs by promoting a heal...
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This study examined the effect of long term annual ivermectin mass distribution on morbidity status and factors related to the drug distribution programme. Semi-structured questionnaire, focus group discussions and household survey methods were employed to elicit response on key issues of the control programme in four communities of two endemic Loc...
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In view of the paucity of empirical data on condom use among female sex workers (FSWs) with their clients and regular/trusted sex partners in Nigeria, particularly Ogun State, this study was conducted to examine FSWs' knowledge and perception about HIV/AIDS and find out their pattern of condom use with their clients and regular/trusted sex partners...
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Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) exist in slums as the inhabitants adopt an urbanized lifestyle which places them at a higher risk for. Lack of knowledge about the morbidity, complications and the method of control contributes to a large percentage of undetected and untreated cases. This cross-sectional survey polled 2,434 respondents from Ijora Ol...
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Home Management of Malaria (HMM) is a component of the roll back malaria (RBM) programme being implemented for over a decade to reduce the malaria burden. This study examined the extent to which HMM has raised the ability in promptly recognising and treating malaria at home. This was a descriptive cross-sectional study of 262 pregnant women attendi...
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Sexual violence put girls and young women at risk of long- lasting consequences in their reproductive health. The study focused on the trend of sexual violence and its’ association with STIs/HIV amongst girls and young women in Western, Nigeria. Data was obtained from in and out school girls and young women aged one to twenty eight years, using a c...
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This study aimed at characterizing the phenotypic and toxigenic status of circulating strains of cholera during outbreaks in Nigeria, employing molecular typing techniques. Two hundred and one samples of rectal swabs, stool, vomitus, water (from the well, borehole, sachet, stream, and tap) and disinfectants (sodium hypochlorite) were collected from...
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Context : Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients are at higher risk for Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) infection. Aim: To identify HCMV and HIV co-infection among Nigerian patients for prompt therapeutic interventions. Materials and Methods: The study drew samples from the antiretroviral clinic of Nigerian Institute of Medical Research and patie...
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Sexual violence put girls and young women at risk of long- lasting consequences in their reproductive health. The study focused on the trend of sexual violence and its’ association with STIs/HIV amongst girls and young women in Western, Nigeria. Data was obtained from in and out school girls and young women aged ≤10 to 28 years, using a cross secti...
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The 2010 cholera outbreak in northern Nigeria affected over 40,000 people, with a case fatality rate (CFR) of ≥3.75%. We assessed the emergency response of health care workers (HCWs) involved in case management. This was a cross-sectional study with data collected through a self-administered questionnaire. Data entry and analysis were performed usi...
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Use of vaginal products and or vaginal practices in cleansing, tightening and or drying the vagina could interfere with the use of newly initiated HIV preventive technologies for women. This study assessed vaginal practices, the use of other vaginal products and its implications on the acceptability of microbicides among Nigerian women. Three hund...
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Food borne Salmonella infection is an important cause of morbidity and mortality. A total of 200 food samples commonly sold in Lagos, Nigeria comprising raw and cooked meat as well as meat products and spoilt meat were analysed for the presence of Salmonella spp using REVEAL serology kit, culture methods employing RPVA (Rappaport Vassiliadis agar),...
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Background/Objective Sub-Saharan Africa is home to two-thirds of all people living with HIV/AIDS. Nigeria has the third highest population of People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHAs). Voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) is rapidly becoming an important component of HIV/AIDS prevention and care strategy. The objective of this study was to assess the...
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Purpose: Schistosomiasis ranks second to malaria among parasitic diseases of socio-economic and public health importance. In Nigeria, urinary schistosomiasis caused by Schistosoma haematobium is endemic. This study aimed at producing an accurate data on the prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis in Apojula, a neglected community located around Oyan...