Browsing by Author "Salami, K. K."

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Equity and access to health care services: the experience of the Bamako initiative programme in Nigeria
(International Research Journals, 2012-06) Omololu, F. O.; Okunola, R. A.; Salami, K. K.
This study examines attempts by the Nigerian government to increase the access of the poorest people to modern health care services, through the Bamako Initiative programme. Responses obtained from health service providers and consumers, as well as community leaders selected from across the four health zones in Nigeria, showed a conclusion that although the operational structures to accomplish the Bamako initiative objectives are in place, access to health services by the poorest is still difficult. The operation of the programme in this direction also runs parallel to existing Nigerian traditional structures to accommodate the indigent in the community. The study suggests that both structures need to be integrated to increase access to health care services
Exploration of the need for integration of cervical cancer Information into postnatal services at primary health care centers in Ibadan Nigeria.
(2023) Ndikom, C. M.; Oluwatosin, O. A.; Salami, K. K.; Owolabi, G. O.; Oluwasola, T. A. O.; John-Akinola, Y. O.; Akpa, M. O.; Barton-Burke, M.; Ayegboyin, M.; Adedimeji, A.; Adebisi, T.; Young, A. M.
Background: Cervical cancer (CC) is a preventable disease yet it is one of the leading causes of death, especially in low-income countries. In Nigeria, information on CC is yet to be part of routine health talk at Postnatal Clinics (PNC) at the Primary Health Care (PHC) level. The PNC would however have been a good avenue to reach women at risk of CC. This study explored health care workers (HCWs)’ willingness to integrate CCS services (CCSS), and women’s readiness to uptake the services at PHCs in Ibadan, Nigeria. Method: A qualitative study design was employed in this study. Data were collected through four sessions of Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) among the women attending PNC, and 20 Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) for health workers in PHC facilities. The Atlas.ti software, version 8 was used for the analysis. Thematic contents from the study were presented as quotes and streams of thoughts. Results: Information on CCS is currently excluded from the list of PNC activities such that most women have never heard of the need for CCS. They were interested in receiving CCS information and services. Women pleaded for the integration of CCS information in PHC clinic activities but preferably in a free or subsidized format in order to encourage utilization of the services. Challenges identified were mainly a shortage of manpower and a lack of training on CCS. Conclusion: Health workers were willing to integrate CCS services in PHC activities, however, recommended recruitment of more hands to ensure effective service delivery in line with National health policy on PHC in Nigeria.
Motherhood and the practice of grand multiparity: responses from grand multiparous women in Ibadan, Nigeria
(0331-3158, 2017) Oshodi, K. O.; Salami, K. K.; Taiwo, P. A.
Grand Multiparity (GMP), having five or more pregnancies and deliveries, has contributed to high population growth in Nigeria. While the quality of life of children and the health risks associated with GMP have dominated scholarly discourse, dearth of information exists on perception of Grand Multiparity (GMP) and its practices. This study therefore focused on the Perception of Grand Multiparous Women in Grand Multiparity Practices in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. With Health belief model as framework in this study, questionnaire was administered to 422 randomly selected GMP women identified through snowballing, while 12 Key Informant Interviews were conducted with four healthcare practitioners each from western, traditional, and faith-based patterns. Six sessions of focus group discussions were also held with GMP mothers and husbands. The age of the respondents was 43.3 years ±1.2. About 41% and 19% had secondary and tertiary education respectively. Ninety per cent of the respondents were between their 5th and 7th pregnancies. Majority (67.0%) of GMP women were influenced by: couples` desire for more children (23.8%), non-use of contraception (22.6%) and desire for male children (19.5%). The GMP was significantly associated with respondents’ level of education (χ2=365.85). The GMP was rooted in the cultural values of the respondents, hence, inevitable. Conclusion: Grand multiparous practice and its attendant health-risks still exist in the rural area of Ibadan, Oyo-State, Nigeria, due to its socio-cultural influence.
Wildlife market and predisposition to zoonotic disease in Ibadan, South-Western Nigeria.
(Society for Public Health Professionals of Nigeria (SPHPN), 2020) Omonona, A. O.; Jubril, A. J.; Salami, K. K.; Coker, O. M.; Olumide, A. O.; Omobowale, M. O.; Azeez, A.; Adetuga, A. T.; Ayegboyin, M.; Oyetunde, O. I.
Background: Recent cases of global epidemics rooted in zoonotic diseases' transmission engendered the exploration of wildlife beliefs and practices toward disease transmission among vendors in wildlife markets. Objectives: The study explored the wildlife market practices in order to understand how the markets, attitudes and behaviours of traders can potentially influence the transmission of zoonotic diseases in Nigeria. Methods: The study employed a qualitative research method, involving non-participant observation and interviews of 22 consented vendors from five wildlife markers in Ibadan, Nigeria. Results: Wildlife vendors were neither grounded about animal-human transmission of diseases, nor hardly suspected their stock as a route or gateway for zoonoses' transmission to humans. They also embraced metaphysical explanation of disease aetiology among them. Conclusion: Holistic and culturally-designed sensitisation about zoonoses targeting the wildlife vendors could facilitate the adoption of healthy practices when handling wildlife among them.
Wildlife market and predisposition to zoonotic diseases in Ibadan, south-western Nigeria
(Samdavies Publishers, 2020) Omonona, A. O.; Jubril, A. J.; Salami, K. K.; Coker, O. M.; Adesolaoluwafunmilolaolumide, A.; Omobowale, M. O.; Abolajiazeez, A.; Adetuga, A. T.; Ayegboyin, M.; Oyetunde, O. I.
Background: Recent cases of global epidemics rooted in zoonotic diseases’ transmission engendered the exploration of wildlife beliefs and practices toward disease transmission among vendors in wildlife markets. Objectives: The study explored the wildlife market practices in order to understand how the markets, attitudes and behaviours of traders can potentially influence the transmission of zoonotic diseases in Nigeria. Methods: The study employed a qualitative research method, involving non-participant observation and interviews of 22 consented vendors from five wildlife markers in Ibadan, Nigeria. Results: Wildlife vendors were neither grounded about animal-human transmission of diseases, nor hardly suspected their stock as a route or gateway for zoonoses’ transmission to humans. They also embraced metaphysical explanation of disease aetiology among them. Conclusion: Holistic and culturally-designed sensitisation about zoonoses targeting the wildlife vendors could facilitate the adoption of healthy practices when handling wildlife among them.