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Assessment of the knowledge, attitude and practice of rural women of northeast Nigeria on risk fa... more Assessment of the knowledge, attitude and practice of rural women of northeast Nigeria on risk factors
Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2015
The Lancet Global Health, Dec 1, 2016
Tropical Medicine & International Health
Healthy ageing is a lifelong process optimizing opportunities for improving and preserving health... more Healthy ageing is a lifelong process optimizing opportunities for improving and preserving health and physical, social and mental wellness, independence, quality of life and enhancing successful life-course transition. In Sub-Saharan Africa, it is estimated that the number of elderly persons will rise from about 37.1 million in 2005 to 155.4 million in 2050. The elderly population in Nigeria is estimated at 4 percent and is expected to triple by the year 2020. The increasing number of the older population will increase the burden on the health resources. The objective of this study was to evaluate the determinants of healthy ageing among rural elderly in northern Nigeria in order to promote those that have positive correlation with healthy aging. A cross sectional descriptive study was conducted among 1600 rural elderly aged ≥60 years using interviewer administered semi-structured questionnaire between June and July, 2011. Majority (53.8%) are 60 - 64 years, 24.6% >69 years, 72.4...
Journal of Community Medicine & Health Education, 2012
Assessment of the knowledge, attitude and practice of rural women of northeast Nigeria on risk fa... more Assessment of the knowledge, attitude and practice of rural women of northeast Nigeria on risk factors
Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2015
The Lancet Global Health, Dec 1, 2016
Tropical Medicine & International Health
Healthy ageing is a lifelong process optimizing opportunities for improving and preserving health... more Healthy ageing is a lifelong process optimizing opportunities for improving and preserving health and physical, social and mental wellness, independence, quality of life and enhancing successful life-course transition. In Sub-Saharan Africa, it is estimated that the number of elderly persons will rise from about 37.1 million in 2005 to 155.4 million in 2050. The elderly population in Nigeria is estimated at 4 percent and is expected to triple by the year 2020. The increasing number of the older population will increase the burden on the health resources. The objective of this study was to evaluate the determinants of healthy ageing among rural elderly in northern Nigeria in order to promote those that have positive correlation with healthy aging. A cross sectional descriptive study was conducted among 1600 rural elderly aged ≥60 years using interviewer administered semi-structured questionnaire between June and July, 2011. Majority (53.8%) are 60 - 64 years, 24.6% >69 years, 72.4...
Journal of Community Medicine & Health Education, 2012