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OO Oguntibeju

Effect of Submaximal Warm-up Exercise on Exercise-induced Asthma in African School Children

Issue: 
Vol 64, Issue 2: March (2015)
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2011.222
Pages: 
117–25
Synopsis: 
This study reports the effect of warm-up exercise on exercise-induced asthma (EIA) and highlights the need to screen school children for EIA. There was a high prevalence of EIA among the school children in this study. Exercise after warm-up was significant in reducing EIA.

ABSTRACT

Received: 
08 Dec, 2011
Revised: 
21 Mar, 2014
Accepted: 
29 May, 2014
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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
prevalence
exercise-induced asthma
pretoria
school children
warm-up exercise
Journal Authors: 
BF Mtshali
K Mokwena
OO Oguntibeju
e-Published: 27 Jan, 2015

Effects of Contraceptives on Serum Trace Elements, Calcium and Phosphorus Levels

Issue: 
Vol 60, Issue 3 (2011)
Pages: 
308–15
Synopsis: 
In this study, findings confirmed disturbance in the distribution of trace elements in participants on contraceptives. It showed a significant decrease in the serum concentration of zinc, selenium, phosphorus and magnesium while a significant increase in serum level was observed for copper, iron, cadmium and selenium.
ABSTRACT

Background: Women on different contraceptive methods have been linked with the development of various diseases and possible changes in serum trace elements and vitamins of women on contraceptives have been postulated. Therefore, the relationship between contraceptive use and trace elements needs to be investigated.

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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Nigeria
women
Contraceptives
metabolic processes
trace elements
Journal Authors: 
O Akinloye
TO Adebayo
OO Oguntibeju
DP Oparinde
EO Ogunyemi
e-Published: 31 Jan, 2014

Knowledge of Students Attending a High School in Pretoria, South Africa, on Diet, Nutrition and Exercise

Issue: 
Vol 59, issue 6 (2010)
Pages: 
633–40
Synopsis: 
Inactivity and low levels of physical activity are predisposing factors to many chronic diseases such as heart disease which are showing an increase in prevalence in Sub-Saharan Africa. Our results indicated that 38%, of the participants engaged in low activity levels, 58.8% in moderate activity levels and 3.2% in high activity levels and that generally, adolescents are not actively involved in adequate physical activities that could safeguard their present and future health and well-being.

ABSTRACT

Objective: The objective of this study was to ascertain the knowledge of students on the composition of a healthy diet, daily nutritional requirements and the importance of regular exercise.

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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
knowledge
exercise
nutrition
informal settlement
unhealthy lifestyle
Journal Authors: 
SV Letlape
K Mokwena
OO Oguntibeju
e-Published: 15 Oct, 2013

Physical Activity Levels of Senior Secondary School Students in Ibadan, Western Nigeria

Issue: 
Vol 59, issue 5 (2010)
Pages: 
529–34
Synopsis: 
Inactivity and low levels of physical activity are predisposing factors to many chronic diseases which are showing an increase in prevalence in sub-Saharan Africa generally. This study showed that adolescents are not involved in adequate physical activities that could safeguard their present and future well-being.

ABSTRACT

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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Nigeria
physical activity
Students
Health status
Education
Journal Authors: 
NA Odunaiya
OA Ayodele
OO Oguntibeju
e-Published: 15 Oct, 2013

Factors Associated with Pregnancies among HIV-positive Women in a Prevention of Mother-to-child Transmission Programme

Issue: 
Vol 59, issue 4 (2010)
Pages: 
362–8
Synopsis: 
Mother-to-child transmission of HIV is the major cause of HIV-infection in children especially in Africa and pregnancy among HIV-positive women is common among women on a prevention of HIV from mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) programme and thus constitute a serious health risk to the child and to the general population. Results have shown that pregnant women on PMTCT programme seemed to know their HIV status prior to pregnancy and there are various factors associated with HIV-positive women becoming pregnant.

                                                      ABSTRACT

Objective: This study identified factors contributing to pregnancies in HIV-positive women who were on a prevention of HIV from mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) programme in Letlhakeng Subdistrict, Botswana.

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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
knowledge
Botswana
economic dependence
HIV-positive status
influence pregnancy.
Journal Authors: 
YM Bah`him
OO Oguntibeju
HA Lewis
K Mokoena
e-Published: 07 Oct, 2013

An Assessment of Adolescent Satisfaction with Reproductive Primary Healthcare Services in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

Issue: 
Vol 59, issue 3 (2010)
Pages: 
274–9
Synopsis: 
Participants in this survey were not satisfied with the reproductive health services at the clinics investigated.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To assess adolescents’ satisfaction with reproductive health services in Mdantsane Township, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa.

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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Accessibility
eastern cape province
mdantsane township
reproductive health services
satisfaction
Journal Authors: 
FB Mayeye
HA Lewis
OO Oguntibeju
e-Published: 07 Oct, 2013

Knowledge and Attitudes of Students at a Caribbean Offshore Medical School Towards Sexually Transmitted Infections and Use of Condoms

Issue: 
Vol 59, issue 2 (2010)
Pages: 
171–6
Synopsis: 
Knowledge of students on sexually transmitted diseases was high and high risk behaviour was low.

ABSTRACT

Background: Sexually transmitted infections remain one of the predominant health issues that affect young adults. The aim of this study is to assess the level of knowledge, the attitudes and misconceptions of medical students at a Caribbean University towards STIs and condom use.

Method: A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out among medical students by employing semi-structured questionnaires.

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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Attitudes
knowledge
Caribbean offshore medical school
condom
sexual transmitted infections
students.
Journal Authors: 
RO Orisatoki
OO Oguntibeju
e-Published: 02 Oct, 2013

Microbicides: A Possible Prevention Approach to HIV Transmission among African Women

Issue: 
Vol 58, Issue 3 (2009)
Pages: 
277–82
Synopsis: 
Microbicides may emerge to be potent agents in the prevention of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases

ABSTRACT

Poverty, cultural belief and refusal to use condoms are some of the factors that contribute to the spread of HIV infection among African communities. There is a dire need to pursue research into the development, provision and the use of microbicides for African women. This review paper provides information and recommendations on the possible use of microbicides to prevent HIV infection among
African women.

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Journal Sections: 
Viewpoint
Keywords: 
HIV
African Women
Microbicide
Journal Authors: 
OO Oguntibeju
AJ Esterhuyse
EJ Truter
e-Published: 18 Sep, 2013

An analysis of Dietary Micronutrient Intakes in Two Age Groups of Black South African Women

Issue: 
Vol 57, Issue 5 (2008)
Pages: 
431–7

ABSTRACT

Objective: To assess micronutrient intake of black women living in Mangaung, South Africa.

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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Dietary Micronutrient
South African Women
Journal Authors: 
Z Hattingh
OO Oguntibeju
CM Walsh
CJ Bester
e-Published: 24 Jul, 2013

Assessment of Knowledge and Attitudes about HIV/AIDS among Inmates of Quthing Prison, Lesotho

Issue: 
Vol 56, Issue 1 (2007)
Pages: 
48–54
Synopsis: 
Knowledge and attitudes about HIV/AIDS among Quthing prison inmates in Lesoto were assessed using a semi-structured questionnaire. Results showed that knowledge about HIV/AIDS was high among inmates while others had a misconception about use of condoms. There was evidence of unfavourable attitudes towards people living with HIV/AIDS.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To assess the knowledge of and attitudes towards HIV/AIDS among the inmates in Quthing Prison, Lesotho.

Method: A semi-structured questionnaire was used to interview the prisoners. Of the 138 prisoners, 123 inmates were successfully interviewed. The data were collated and analyzed quantitatively using the SPSS computer software programme.

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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
HIV/AIDS and prisoners
Journal Authors: 
VA Akeke
M Mokgatle
OO Oguntibeju
e-Published: 01 Jul, 2013

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West Indian Medical Journal

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