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Papers by Catherine Badejo

African Journal of Biomedical Research, May 31, 2019

The market place as an occupational environment can predispose to obesity, mainly due to sedentar... more The market place as an occupational environment can predispose to obesity, mainly due to sedentary nature and enhanced access to food. This study was designed to determine the prevalence and risk factors of overweight and obesity among traders in Abeokuta South Local Government Area, Ogun State, Nigeria. A descriptive cross-sectional research design involving 210 (60.3%) males and 140 (39.7%) females randomly selected from three markets (Panseke, Kuto and Asero markets) was conducted using a systematic random sampling method. A validated semi-structured questionnaire was used to assess their personal and socio-economic characteristics, alcohol consumption, smoking habits and physical activity levels. Nutrient intake was assessed using a validated 24hr Dietary Recall questionnaire. Body Mass Index (BMI) was derived from height and weight measurements; Waist and hip circumference was taken to assess abdominal obesity. The nutrient intake was analyzed using the adapted Total Diet Allowance (TDA) for windows. Data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), version 20. Based on BMI, the prevalence of overweight and obesity was 24% and 3.7% respectively. About 39.4% of the respondents had abdominal obesity. The prevalence of general obesity was significantly higher among females than males (p=0.000). Over one-third (41.4%) of the respondent have low physical activity level. About 14.9% of the respondents smoke cigarrete and more than one-third (35.1%) consume alcohol. More than half (58.6%) of the males and 89.7% of the females had excess calorie intake in the past 24 hours. A significant association was observed between BMI and smoking pattern but there was no significant association between BMI, physical activity and alcohol consumption pattern. Carbohydrate, protein and fat were consumed above the recommended dietary allowance, while respondents had inadequate intake of micro-nutrients, as well as fiber. Obesity is of public health concern, therefore, sensitization focused on lifestyle modification and proper dietary choices should be considered.Keywords: Traders, alcohol consumption, physical activity, obesity, dietary habitsAfr. J. Biomed. Res. Vol. 22 (May, 2019); 127- 133

Nigerian journal of paediatrics, Jul 1, 2016

Background: This study aims to assess breastfeeding pattern among mothers and nutritional status ... more Background: This study aims to assess breastfeeding pattern among mothers and nutritional status of children under two years. Methodology: The cross sectional study was carried out in Oshogbo Local Government Area, Osun State. A total of 350 nursing mothers and their children undertwo years were randomly selected systematically. A structured questionnaire was used to obtain information on the bio-data and socioeconomic characteristics of the mothers. Breast feeding knowledge and pattern was assessed and anthropometric measurements taken. Data was subjected to descriptive and inferential statistics using SPSS version 20. Results: One-third(32.6%) of the mothers were between 26-30years of age and 40% of the children were between 7-12 months old. Only 2.6% of the mothers earned >$400 per month. Most mothers (85.7%) had adequate knowledge about optimal breastfeeding, 72% initiated breastfeeding more than 1hr after birth and about 72% gave prelacteal meal. About 16.4% breastfed exclusively. Only 16.6% express breast-milk and the median duration for continued breastfeeding in this study was 18months. Complementary foods given to the children are mostly home prepared cereals, solids and semi-solid foods. About 30.4% of the children were stunted, 25.4% were underweight and 15.3% were wasted. However 4.3% mothers were underweight, 29.1% were overweight and 2.6% were obese. Maternal age, family structure, parity and monthly income were significantly related to their knowledge of and the pattern of breastfeeding. Conclusion: The practice of exclusive breastfeeding and use of expressed breast milk is poor among the mothers. Stunting was also high among the children.

The Indian journal of nutrition and dietetics, 2018

African Journal of Biomedical Research, Mar 24, 2015

African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, Nov 24, 2017

Dietary diversity has been considered a potential 'proxy' indicator to reflect nutrient intake ad... more Dietary diversity has been considered a potential 'proxy' indicator to reflect nutrient intake adequacy. The study assessed the Dietary Diversity and Nutrient Intake Adequacy among adult women in Iwo Local Government (LGA) area of Osun State. Apparently healthy 250 adult women (20-59) were the respondents in the study. The anthropometric measurements of the respondents were taken using standard equipment. A 24-hour dietary recall questionnaire was used to assess the food intake of the respondents, which was converted into nutrient intake using adapted Total Dietary Assessment (TDA) software. Dietary Diversity Score (DDS) was created using a 15-food group model. Nutrient intake was evaluated using Nutrient Adequacy Ratio (NAR). Mean adequacy ratio (MAR) was calculated as an indicator of nutrient intake adequacy. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software was used for analysis of the data collected. More than half (56.4%) of the respondents had normal body weight, 15.2% were underweight, 21.2% were overweight and 7.2% were obese. The diet of the respondents consisted of food items mainly from food groups such as cereals, white roots and tubers, vitamin A-rich vegetables, spices, condiments and beverages. Fruits and foods from milk and milk products were the least consumed. The mean DDS was 8.29±1.3, 4.4% of the respondents had high DDS, 94.4% had minimum DDS and 1.2% had low DDS. The MAR was 2.56±0.69, the intake of some nutrients such as carbohydrate, fat, iron, zinc and protein was above the recommended dietary intake and there was inadequate intake for some nutrients such as calcium, vitamin C and potassium among the respondents. Consumption of foods from groups such as meat and meat products, eggs and poultry and fish were found to be significantly related with nutrient intake adequacy as respondents with adequate intake of nutrients consumed more from these food groups. These results indicate that dietary diversity is an indicator of nutrient intake adequacy. Most of the respondents consumed foods from cereals, white roots and tubers, vegetables, legumes, oil and fats, spices and condiments than from other food groups.

Cancer Research

Prostate cancer (CaP) significantly affects black men causing highermortality rates especially wi... more Prostate cancer (CaP) significantly affects black men causing highermortality rates especially within African and Caribbean countries. The Prostate Cancer Transatlantic Consortium (CaPTC) is a 10 year longitudinal study aimed at studying environmental, epidemiological and prostate cancer associated risk factors within black men of West African descent living in the United States (US), Cameroon, and Nigeria. Methods: Men ages 35- 70 years old, who identified as a US Black male or West African Black male immigrant in the US, were recruited from community-based organizations. Community- based organizations include local churches, health fairs and socialorganizations. Anthropometric, environmental, and epidemiological variables measures were collected via survey questions. Saliva samples were collected using Salimetrics. Mean and range from the survey questions were categorized and a logistical regression model was used to determine associations between variables. Results: Logistical an...

Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, 2023

Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, 2023

Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, 2023

Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention

Background: Vitamin C has long been recognized for its plethora of immune system and anti-inflamm... more Background: Vitamin C has long been recognized for its plethora of immune system and anti-inflammatory properties. Various cancers have been identified to have similarities in epigenetic inflammatory components. Because rates of prostate cancer have exhibited significant disparities in Black men with increased incidence and mortality, an examination of the intersection of diet, inflammation, and cancer and chronic disease diagnoses necessitates researchers to consider vitamin C. This study utilized data collected from the Prostate Cancer Transatlantic Consortium (CaPTC) Familial Cohort Study, an ongoing longitudinal cohort study initiated in 2017 which explores risk factors of prostate cancer among African Black men in Nigeria, Cameroon, and the United States (U.S.). Aim: The aim of this study was to examine the consumption habits of vitamin C-rich foods in African Black men and determine if dietary patterns influenced risk of cancer diagnosis. Methodology: Descriptive analyses comp...

Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention

Prostate Cancer (CaP) is one of the major causes of cancer death in West African Black men and th... more Prostate Cancer (CaP) is one of the major causes of cancer death in West African Black men and the objective of the study is to evaluate the association of environmental risk factors and CaP among West African men. This cross-sectional study was conducted using CaPTC familial cohort study questionnaire to collect data from 500 participants from Nigeria, Cameroon, and the United States. Variables measured included: Social demographics, smoking behavior, exposure to second- hand smoke, exposure to pesticides, use of medication, alcohol consumption, diet, and CaP status. Respondents who smoke more than 100 cigarettes in their lifetime was considerate to have high smoking behavior. Those who were exposed to smoke when someone else other than them was smoking at home, work, school, and public places had high exposure to second-hand smoking. If the respondents worked on a farm for at least 10 years and was exposed to chemical fertilizers or pesticide, they were considered to have high exp...

Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, 2020

Background: The risk of developing prostate cancer (CaP) is higher in Black Africans compared to ... more Background: The risk of developing prostate cancer (CaP) is higher in Black Africans compared to non-Hispanic whites. Smoking, alcohol consumption, Unhealthy dietary behavior (consumption of high fat, sugar and salt diets) and chronic exposure to pesticides have been strongly associated with the risk of CaP. However, there is scarcity of information on clustering pattern of these risk behaviors among African men. Specific Aim(s)/Methods: Cross-sectional data of 500 West-African Black men representative from the Prostate Cancer Familial Cohort Study was analyzed. Two- step cluster analysis was used to identify cluster groups and multinomial logistic regression analysis was used to determine the association between behavioral risk factors and socio-demographic data. Results: The mean (95% CI) age and years spent in school were 47.93(47.05, 48.82) and 14.11(13.41, 14.80). The prevalence of smoking, alcohol drinking, chronic pesticide exposure and unhealthy diet was 26.2%, 44.7%, 39.0% ...

Current Developments in Nutrition, 2019

Objectives The study aims to assess the type, frequency and portion sizes of foods and drinks com... more Objectives The study aims to assess the type, frequency and portion sizes of foods and drinks commonly consumed that are associated with overweight and obesity among undergraduate students in Ogun state, Nigeria. Methods The cross-sectional study was conducted among 1050 undergraduate students from twelve (12) tertiary institutions in Ogun State. A structured questionnaire was used to assess their personal characteristics. Weight, height, waist and hip circumference were measured using appropriate instruments and techniques. Body Mass Index (BMI) was calculated and categorized according to the WHO standard. An adapted dietary habit and semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire was used to assess dietary habits, type, frequency and portion sizes of foods and beverages consumed. The WHO Global Physical Activity Questionnaire was used to assess physical activity level. Descriptive (mean, Standard deviation, median, frequencies) and inferential (Chi-square, correlations) were done....

Journal of Global Oncology, 2018

Background: Studies have linked genetic susceptibility to prostate cancer (CaP) to African herita... more Background: Studies have linked genetic susceptibility to prostate cancer (CaP) to African heritage and familial disease. Also, lifestyle factors, general and central obesity have been identified as risk factors for CaP. Aim: To assess the behavioral risk factors associated with CaP among West-African men and US West African immigrants. Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted among 480 respondents recruited from Nigeria, Cameroon and the United States. The CaPTC Familial Project study instrument was used to collect data on the background information of respondents, country specific residence information, physical activity level, smoking and alcohol consumption pattern, family and personal history of cancer and other types of cancers and knowledge of CaP. Anthropometric measurements were taken. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 20. Results: Majority (85.6%) were recruited from Nigeria, 5.5% from Cameroon and 8.9% from the USA and the mean age is 48.2±9.9. About three qua...

Journal of Global Oncology, 2018

Background: Collection of data concerning men's health generally and urological health partic... more Background: Collection of data concerning men's health generally and urological health particularly has always had its challenges, especially in the African setting. Some of the difficulties stem from cultural factors that consider sensitive topics pertaining to men's health as taboo. Aim: To determine how to overcome barriers in conducting a transatlantic prostate cancer familial study in Africans. Methods: After the first phase of the TRANSATLANTIC PROSTATE CANCER FAMILIAL PROJECT STUDY, a survey was carried out among the data collectors and principal investigators using Qualtrix software to collect qualitative feedback on the study. The data from the survey was analyzed using SPSS version 18. Results: Presently, 625 people are enrolled for the study and more are waiting to be recruited in the next phase. About 73% of the participants requested a home or office visit rather than visit a data collection center. On the average, the questionnaire required an average of two ho...

International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS), 2015

Coexistence of under and over nutrition among the same population group is referred to as the dou... more Coexistence of under and over nutrition among the same population group is referred to as the double burden of malnutrition. The objective of this study was to assess double burden of malnutrition among undergraduate students in Ogun State Nigeria. A cross-sectional study involving 1,115 (37.8%) males and 1,835 (62.2%) females was conducted. Body mass index (BMI) was derived from weight and a height measurement, waist circumference (WC) measurement was taken to assess abdominal obesity. SPSS version 16 was used for data analysis. Mean age, height, weight and BMI were 23±0.05years, 1.63±0.001m, 60.99±0.22kg and 22.80±0.08kgm respectively. Mean WC was 82.21±0.32cm and 80.55±0.49cm among males and females respectively. Based on BMI, the Prevalence of underweight, overweight and obesity were 13.4%, 16.9% and 7.5% respectively. BMI did not relate significantly with both age (p=0.464) and gender (P=0.115). About fifty percent (50.64%) of females and 12.36% males who were overweight and o...

Current Developments in Nutrition, 2020

Objectives The aims of this study were to assess maternal food habit, their nutrient intake and p... more Objectives The aims of this study were to assess maternal food habit, their nutrient intake and physical activity pattern on the new born anthropometry. Methods Pregnant women (n = 200) at the second and third trimesters attending secondary and tertiary health facilities in Abeokuta were systematically selected into the study using their booking register (N/n) irrespective of their social-economic characteristic. Semi structured pretested questionnaire consisting of 19point questions on food habit, FAO/WHO 24hr diet and physical activity recall (in minutes) with Ainsworth P.A compendium tracking events with meal times were administered to the respondents to assess their food habit, nutrient intake and P.A respectively while the new born anthropometry were obtained as secondary data from delivery records. The nutrient intake and P.A were evaluated using nutri-survey17.0; the nutrient intake was compared with Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) while P.A and new born anthropometry were ...

Nutrition & Food Science, 2017

Purpose There is a global increase in the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) with relative p... more Purpose There is a global increase in the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) with relative paucity of data on the burden of this syndrome in developing countries like Nigeria. This study evaluated the prevalence of MetS among apparently healthy subjects in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach A population-based cross-sectional study was conducted with 550 (249 men, 301 women) healthy subjects recruited using multi-stage technique. Anthropometric measurements were taken using standard procedures and instruments. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure was measured in all the subjects. Blood samples were collected from selected subjects and analyzed for hematological variables. Findings The prevalence of MetS was 36.8 per cent using the IDF criteria and 34.6 per cent using the NCEP-ATP III criteria. In all, 1.64 per cent (9) of respondents were underweight, 22.55 per cent (124) were of normal body mass index, 49.64 per cent (273) were overweight and 26.17 per cent (144) were obese....

African Journal of Biomedical Research, May 31, 2019

The market place as an occupational environment can predispose to obesity, mainly due to sedentar... more The market place as an occupational environment can predispose to obesity, mainly due to sedentary nature and enhanced access to food. This study was designed to determine the prevalence and risk factors of overweight and obesity among traders in Abeokuta South Local Government Area, Ogun State, Nigeria. A descriptive cross-sectional research design involving 210 (60.3%) males and 140 (39.7%) females randomly selected from three markets (Panseke, Kuto and Asero markets) was conducted using a systematic random sampling method. A validated semi-structured questionnaire was used to assess their personal and socio-economic characteristics, alcohol consumption, smoking habits and physical activity levels. Nutrient intake was assessed using a validated 24hr Dietary Recall questionnaire. Body Mass Index (BMI) was derived from height and weight measurements; Waist and hip circumference was taken to assess abdominal obesity. The nutrient intake was analyzed using the adapted Total Diet Allowance (TDA) for windows. Data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), version 20. Based on BMI, the prevalence of overweight and obesity was 24% and 3.7% respectively. About 39.4% of the respondents had abdominal obesity. The prevalence of general obesity was significantly higher among females than males (p=0.000). Over one-third (41.4%) of the respondent have low physical activity level. About 14.9% of the respondents smoke cigarrete and more than one-third (35.1%) consume alcohol. More than half (58.6%) of the males and 89.7% of the females had excess calorie intake in the past 24 hours. A significant association was observed between BMI and smoking pattern but there was no significant association between BMI, physical activity and alcohol consumption pattern. Carbohydrate, protein and fat were consumed above the recommended dietary allowance, while respondents had inadequate intake of micro-nutrients, as well as fiber. Obesity is of public health concern, therefore, sensitization focused on lifestyle modification and proper dietary choices should be considered.Keywords: Traders, alcohol consumption, physical activity, obesity, dietary habitsAfr. J. Biomed. Res. Vol. 22 (May, 2019); 127- 133

Nigerian journal of paediatrics, Jul 1, 2016

Background: This study aims to assess breastfeeding pattern among mothers and nutritional status ... more Background: This study aims to assess breastfeeding pattern among mothers and nutritional status of children under two years. Methodology: The cross sectional study was carried out in Oshogbo Local Government Area, Osun State. A total of 350 nursing mothers and their children undertwo years were randomly selected systematically. A structured questionnaire was used to obtain information on the bio-data and socioeconomic characteristics of the mothers. Breast feeding knowledge and pattern was assessed and anthropometric measurements taken. Data was subjected to descriptive and inferential statistics using SPSS version 20. Results: One-third(32.6%) of the mothers were between 26-30years of age and 40% of the children were between 7-12 months old. Only 2.6% of the mothers earned >$400 per month. Most mothers (85.7%) had adequate knowledge about optimal breastfeeding, 72% initiated breastfeeding more than 1hr after birth and about 72% gave prelacteal meal. About 16.4% breastfed exclusively. Only 16.6% express breast-milk and the median duration for continued breastfeeding in this study was 18months. Complementary foods given to the children are mostly home prepared cereals, solids and semi-solid foods. About 30.4% of the children were stunted, 25.4% were underweight and 15.3% were wasted. However 4.3% mothers were underweight, 29.1% were overweight and 2.6% were obese. Maternal age, family structure, parity and monthly income were significantly related to their knowledge of and the pattern of breastfeeding. Conclusion: The practice of exclusive breastfeeding and use of expressed breast milk is poor among the mothers. Stunting was also high among the children.

The Indian journal of nutrition and dietetics, 2018

African Journal of Biomedical Research, Mar 24, 2015

African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, Nov 24, 2017

Dietary diversity has been considered a potential 'proxy' indicator to reflect nutrient intake ad... more Dietary diversity has been considered a potential 'proxy' indicator to reflect nutrient intake adequacy. The study assessed the Dietary Diversity and Nutrient Intake Adequacy among adult women in Iwo Local Government (LGA) area of Osun State. Apparently healthy 250 adult women (20-59) were the respondents in the study. The anthropometric measurements of the respondents were taken using standard equipment. A 24-hour dietary recall questionnaire was used to assess the food intake of the respondents, which was converted into nutrient intake using adapted Total Dietary Assessment (TDA) software. Dietary Diversity Score (DDS) was created using a 15-food group model. Nutrient intake was evaluated using Nutrient Adequacy Ratio (NAR). Mean adequacy ratio (MAR) was calculated as an indicator of nutrient intake adequacy. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software was used for analysis of the data collected. More than half (56.4%) of the respondents had normal body weight, 15.2% were underweight, 21.2% were overweight and 7.2% were obese. The diet of the respondents consisted of food items mainly from food groups such as cereals, white roots and tubers, vitamin A-rich vegetables, spices, condiments and beverages. Fruits and foods from milk and milk products were the least consumed. The mean DDS was 8.29±1.3, 4.4% of the respondents had high DDS, 94.4% had minimum DDS and 1.2% had low DDS. The MAR was 2.56±0.69, the intake of some nutrients such as carbohydrate, fat, iron, zinc and protein was above the recommended dietary intake and there was inadequate intake for some nutrients such as calcium, vitamin C and potassium among the respondents. Consumption of foods from groups such as meat and meat products, eggs and poultry and fish were found to be significantly related with nutrient intake adequacy as respondents with adequate intake of nutrients consumed more from these food groups. These results indicate that dietary diversity is an indicator of nutrient intake adequacy. Most of the respondents consumed foods from cereals, white roots and tubers, vegetables, legumes, oil and fats, spices and condiments than from other food groups.

Cancer Research

Prostate cancer (CaP) significantly affects black men causing highermortality rates especially wi... more Prostate cancer (CaP) significantly affects black men causing highermortality rates especially within African and Caribbean countries. The Prostate Cancer Transatlantic Consortium (CaPTC) is a 10 year longitudinal study aimed at studying environmental, epidemiological and prostate cancer associated risk factors within black men of West African descent living in the United States (US), Cameroon, and Nigeria. Methods: Men ages 35- 70 years old, who identified as a US Black male or West African Black male immigrant in the US, were recruited from community-based organizations. Community- based organizations include local churches, health fairs and socialorganizations. Anthropometric, environmental, and epidemiological variables measures were collected via survey questions. Saliva samples were collected using Salimetrics. Mean and range from the survey questions were categorized and a logistical regression model was used to determine associations between variables. Results: Logistical an...

Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, 2023

Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, 2023

Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, 2023

Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention

Background: Vitamin C has long been recognized for its plethora of immune system and anti-inflamm... more Background: Vitamin C has long been recognized for its plethora of immune system and anti-inflammatory properties. Various cancers have been identified to have similarities in epigenetic inflammatory components. Because rates of prostate cancer have exhibited significant disparities in Black men with increased incidence and mortality, an examination of the intersection of diet, inflammation, and cancer and chronic disease diagnoses necessitates researchers to consider vitamin C. This study utilized data collected from the Prostate Cancer Transatlantic Consortium (CaPTC) Familial Cohort Study, an ongoing longitudinal cohort study initiated in 2017 which explores risk factors of prostate cancer among African Black men in Nigeria, Cameroon, and the United States (U.S.). Aim: The aim of this study was to examine the consumption habits of vitamin C-rich foods in African Black men and determine if dietary patterns influenced risk of cancer diagnosis. Methodology: Descriptive analyses comp...

Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention

Prostate Cancer (CaP) is one of the major causes of cancer death in West African Black men and th... more Prostate Cancer (CaP) is one of the major causes of cancer death in West African Black men and the objective of the study is to evaluate the association of environmental risk factors and CaP among West African men. This cross-sectional study was conducted using CaPTC familial cohort study questionnaire to collect data from 500 participants from Nigeria, Cameroon, and the United States. Variables measured included: Social demographics, smoking behavior, exposure to second- hand smoke, exposure to pesticides, use of medication, alcohol consumption, diet, and CaP status. Respondents who smoke more than 100 cigarettes in their lifetime was considerate to have high smoking behavior. Those who were exposed to smoke when someone else other than them was smoking at home, work, school, and public places had high exposure to second-hand smoking. If the respondents worked on a farm for at least 10 years and was exposed to chemical fertilizers or pesticide, they were considered to have high exp...

Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, 2020

Background: The risk of developing prostate cancer (CaP) is higher in Black Africans compared to ... more Background: The risk of developing prostate cancer (CaP) is higher in Black Africans compared to non-Hispanic whites. Smoking, alcohol consumption, Unhealthy dietary behavior (consumption of high fat, sugar and salt diets) and chronic exposure to pesticides have been strongly associated with the risk of CaP. However, there is scarcity of information on clustering pattern of these risk behaviors among African men. Specific Aim(s)/Methods: Cross-sectional data of 500 West-African Black men representative from the Prostate Cancer Familial Cohort Study was analyzed. Two- step cluster analysis was used to identify cluster groups and multinomial logistic regression analysis was used to determine the association between behavioral risk factors and socio-demographic data. Results: The mean (95% CI) age and years spent in school were 47.93(47.05, 48.82) and 14.11(13.41, 14.80). The prevalence of smoking, alcohol drinking, chronic pesticide exposure and unhealthy diet was 26.2%, 44.7%, 39.0% ...

Current Developments in Nutrition, 2019

Objectives The study aims to assess the type, frequency and portion sizes of foods and drinks com... more Objectives The study aims to assess the type, frequency and portion sizes of foods and drinks commonly consumed that are associated with overweight and obesity among undergraduate students in Ogun state, Nigeria. Methods The cross-sectional study was conducted among 1050 undergraduate students from twelve (12) tertiary institutions in Ogun State. A structured questionnaire was used to assess their personal characteristics. Weight, height, waist and hip circumference were measured using appropriate instruments and techniques. Body Mass Index (BMI) was calculated and categorized according to the WHO standard. An adapted dietary habit and semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire was used to assess dietary habits, type, frequency and portion sizes of foods and beverages consumed. The WHO Global Physical Activity Questionnaire was used to assess physical activity level. Descriptive (mean, Standard deviation, median, frequencies) and inferential (Chi-square, correlations) were done....

Journal of Global Oncology, 2018

Background: Studies have linked genetic susceptibility to prostate cancer (CaP) to African herita... more Background: Studies have linked genetic susceptibility to prostate cancer (CaP) to African heritage and familial disease. Also, lifestyle factors, general and central obesity have been identified as risk factors for CaP. Aim: To assess the behavioral risk factors associated with CaP among West-African men and US West African immigrants. Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted among 480 respondents recruited from Nigeria, Cameroon and the United States. The CaPTC Familial Project study instrument was used to collect data on the background information of respondents, country specific residence information, physical activity level, smoking and alcohol consumption pattern, family and personal history of cancer and other types of cancers and knowledge of CaP. Anthropometric measurements were taken. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 20. Results: Majority (85.6%) were recruited from Nigeria, 5.5% from Cameroon and 8.9% from the USA and the mean age is 48.2±9.9. About three qua...

Journal of Global Oncology, 2018

Background: Collection of data concerning men's health generally and urological health partic... more Background: Collection of data concerning men's health generally and urological health particularly has always had its challenges, especially in the African setting. Some of the difficulties stem from cultural factors that consider sensitive topics pertaining to men's health as taboo. Aim: To determine how to overcome barriers in conducting a transatlantic prostate cancer familial study in Africans. Methods: After the first phase of the TRANSATLANTIC PROSTATE CANCER FAMILIAL PROJECT STUDY, a survey was carried out among the data collectors and principal investigators using Qualtrix software to collect qualitative feedback on the study. The data from the survey was analyzed using SPSS version 18. Results: Presently, 625 people are enrolled for the study and more are waiting to be recruited in the next phase. About 73% of the participants requested a home or office visit rather than visit a data collection center. On the average, the questionnaire required an average of two ho...

International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS), 2015

Coexistence of under and over nutrition among the same population group is referred to as the dou... more Coexistence of under and over nutrition among the same population group is referred to as the double burden of malnutrition. The objective of this study was to assess double burden of malnutrition among undergraduate students in Ogun State Nigeria. A cross-sectional study involving 1,115 (37.8%) males and 1,835 (62.2%) females was conducted. Body mass index (BMI) was derived from weight and a height measurement, waist circumference (WC) measurement was taken to assess abdominal obesity. SPSS version 16 was used for data analysis. Mean age, height, weight and BMI were 23±0.05years, 1.63±0.001m, 60.99±0.22kg and 22.80±0.08kgm respectively. Mean WC was 82.21±0.32cm and 80.55±0.49cm among males and females respectively. Based on BMI, the Prevalence of underweight, overweight and obesity were 13.4%, 16.9% and 7.5% respectively. BMI did not relate significantly with both age (p=0.464) and gender (P=0.115). About fifty percent (50.64%) of females and 12.36% males who were overweight and o...

Current Developments in Nutrition, 2020

Objectives The aims of this study were to assess maternal food habit, their nutrient intake and p... more Objectives The aims of this study were to assess maternal food habit, their nutrient intake and physical activity pattern on the new born anthropometry. Methods Pregnant women (n = 200) at the second and third trimesters attending secondary and tertiary health facilities in Abeokuta were systematically selected into the study using their booking register (N/n) irrespective of their social-economic characteristic. Semi structured pretested questionnaire consisting of 19point questions on food habit, FAO/WHO 24hr diet and physical activity recall (in minutes) with Ainsworth P.A compendium tracking events with meal times were administered to the respondents to assess their food habit, nutrient intake and P.A respectively while the new born anthropometry were obtained as secondary data from delivery records. The nutrient intake and P.A were evaluated using nutri-survey17.0; the nutrient intake was compared with Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) while P.A and new born anthropometry were ...

Nutrition & Food Science, 2017

Purpose There is a global increase in the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) with relative p... more Purpose There is a global increase in the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) with relative paucity of data on the burden of this syndrome in developing countries like Nigeria. This study evaluated the prevalence of MetS among apparently healthy subjects in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach A population-based cross-sectional study was conducted with 550 (249 men, 301 women) healthy subjects recruited using multi-stage technique. Anthropometric measurements were taken using standard procedures and instruments. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure was measured in all the subjects. Blood samples were collected from selected subjects and analyzed for hematological variables. Findings The prevalence of MetS was 36.8 per cent using the IDF criteria and 34.6 per cent using the NCEP-ATP III criteria. In all, 1.64 per cent (9) of respondents were underweight, 22.55 per cent (124) were of normal body mass index, 49.64 per cent (273) were overweight and 26.17 per cent (144) were obese....