John Lekan Oyefara
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 331126 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | John Lekan Oyefara |
| NOMBRES | John Lekan |
| APELLIDO | Oyefara |
| FIRMA | OYEFARA J L |
| AFILIACIONES | University of Lagos |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2606-7716 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 7 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 17 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 7 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2005 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2019 |
| ÍNDICE H | 2 |
Infertility and Treatment Seeking Behaviour among Women in Mushin Local Government Area, Lagos State, Nigeria
A paradox in the demographic and epidemiological transitions in sub-Saharan Africa is that as population growth has increased, the rates of infertility have also increased, due to higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and earlier age at initiation of sexual intercourse. The majority of married couples desire to have their own biological children, and if they are unable to have children, it is, in most cases, the result of their i…
Use of drugs and criminal behaviour among female adolescent prostitutes in Lagos metropolis, Nigeria
This paper demonstrates that a sizeable number of adolescent girls are often involved in the use of drugs in their various sex industries. There is much controversy as to whether criminal activities among the sex workers are influenced by drugs use. Cross-sectional survey and in-depth interviews were adopted to generate data from respondents. Findings show that sex workers are frequently engaged in drug use and criminality but their engagement in…
Mothers’ Characteristics and Immunization Status of Under-Five Children in Ojo Local Government Area, Lagos State, Nigeria
Immunization is a key element of public health, a pre-requisite to social and economic development, and a crucial element that enables every child to reach his or her full physical and intellectual potential. It is a prevention against various child killer diseases such as tuberculosis (Bacillus Calmette Gurine [BCG]), tetanus, whooping cough, diphtheria, poliomyelitis, hepatitis B, yellow fever, and measles. The main objective of this study is t…
Sexual Behavior, HIV/Aids Epidemic and Sustainable Development in Nigeria
Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa. With an estimated population size of over 160 million and HIV prevalence rate of 4.6 percent in 2008, over 5 million Nigerians are currently living with HIV. Using data from Nigeria’s national surveys such as Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (2008), Antenatal Sentinel Surveys (1991-2008), National HIV/AIDS and Reproductive surveys (2003-2007), HIV/AIDS Behavioural Surveillance Survey (2000) and…
Women Age at First Birth and Knowledge of Family Planning Methods in Yoruba Society, Nigeria
This article investigates the relationships that exist between women age at first birth and knowledge of family planning methods in Yoruba society, Nigeria. This central objective was based on the identified and documented benefits associated with the adoption of family planning devices by women globally. Family planning programmes are integral and central parts of safe motherhood initiatives and maternal health programmes of the United Nations. …
Food insecurity, HIV/Aids pandemic and sexual behaviour of female commercial sex workers in Lagos metropolis, Nigeria
This study examined the role of hunger and food insecurity in the sexual behaviour of female commercial sex workers in Lagos metropolis, Nigeria within the context of HIV/AIDS. In addition, the study investigated the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and induced abortion among the respondents. Cross-sectional survey and in-depth interview research methods were adopted to generate both quantitative and qualitative data from the …
Family background, sexual behaviour, and HIV/Aids vulnerability of female street hawkers in Lagos metropolis, Nigeria
This article examines the sexual behaviour and the HIV/AIDS knowledge and vulnerability of female street hawkers in Lagos metropolis, Nigeria. A total of 126 female street hawkers under 18 were sampled in a cross-sectional survey and six Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) were conducted to generate data from respondents. Data on sexual behaviour reveal that 79.4% of respondents are sexually active, while 62.6% of them initiated sexual intercourse at …
Food insecurity, HIV/Aids pandemic and sexual behaviour of female commercial sex workers in Lagos metropolis, Nigeria
This study examined the role of hunger and food insecurity in the sexual behaviour of female commercial sex workers in Lagos metropolis, Nigeria within the context of HIV/AIDS. In addition, the study investigated the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and induced abortion among the respondents. Cross-sectional survey and in-depth interview research methods were adopted to generate both quantitative and qualitative data from the …
Use of drugs and criminal behaviour among female adolescent prostitutes in Lagos metropolis, Nigeria
This paper demonstrates that a sizeable number of adolescent girls are often involved in the use of drugs in their various sex industries. There is much controversy as to whether criminal activities among the sex workers are influenced by drugs use. Cross-sectional survey and in-depth interviews were adopted to generate data from respondents. Findings show that sex workers are frequently engaged in drug use and criminality but their engagement in…
Family background, sexual behaviour, and HIV/Aids vulnerability of female street hawkers in Lagos metropolis, Nigeria
This article examines the sexual behaviour and the HIV/AIDS knowledge and vulnerability of female street hawkers in Lagos metropolis, Nigeria. A total of 126 female street hawkers under 18 were sampled in a cross-sectional survey and six Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) were conducted to generate data from respondents. Data on sexual behaviour reveal that 79.4% of respondents are sexually active, while 62.6% of them initiated sexual intercourse at …
Food insecurity, HIV/Aids pandemic and sexual behaviour of female commercial sex workers in Lagos metropolis, Nigeria
This study examined the role of hunger and food insecurity in the sexual behaviour of female commercial sex workers in Lagos metropolis, Nigeria within the context of HIV/AIDS. In addition, the study investigated the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and induced abortion among the respondents. Cross-sectional survey and in-depth interview research methods were adopted to generate both quantitative and qualitative data from the …
Women Age at First Birth and Knowledge of Family Planning Methods in Yoruba Society, Nigeria
This article investigates the relationships that exist between women age at first birth and knowledge of family planning methods in Yoruba society, Nigeria. This central objective was based on the identified and documented benefits associated with the adoption of family planning devices by women globally. Family planning programmes are integral and central parts of safe motherhood initiatives and maternal health programmes of the United Nations. …
Sexual Behavior, HIV/Aids Epidemic and Sustainable Development in Nigeria
Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa. With an estimated population size of over 160 million and HIV prevalence rate of 4.6 percent in 2008, over 5 million Nigerians are currently living with HIV. Using data from Nigeria’s national surveys such as Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (2008), Antenatal Sentinel Surveys (1991-2008), National HIV/AIDS and Reproductive surveys (2003-2007), HIV/AIDS Behavioural Surveillance Survey (2000) and…
Mothers’ Characteristics and Immunization Status of Under-Five Children in Ojo Local Government Area, Lagos State, Nigeria
Immunization is a key element of public health, a pre-requisite to social and economic development, and a crucial element that enables every child to reach his or her full physical and intellectual potential. It is a prevention against various child killer diseases such as tuberculosis (Bacillus Calmette Gurine [BCG]), tetanus, whooping cough, diphtheria, poliomyelitis, hepatitis B, yellow fever, and measles. The main objective of this study is t…
Use of drugs and criminal behaviour among female adolescent prostitutes in Lagos metropolis, Nigeria
This paper demonstrates that a sizeable number of adolescent girls are often involved in the use of drugs in their various sex industries. There is much controversy as to whether criminal activities among the sex workers are influenced by drugs use. Cross-sectional survey and in-depth interviews were adopted to generate data from respondents. Findings show that sex workers are frequently engaged in drug use and criminality but their engagement in…
Infertility and Treatment Seeking Behaviour among Women in Mushin Local Government Area, Lagos State, Nigeria
A paradox in the demographic and epidemiological transitions in sub-Saharan Africa is that as population growth has increased, the rates of infertility have also increased, due to higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and earlier age at initiation of sexual intercourse. The majority of married couples desire to have their own biological children, and if they are unable to have children, it is, in most cases, the result of their i…
Environmental health (7 obras) · Medicine (7 obras) · Population (5 obras) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (4 obras) · Demography (4 obras) · Developing country (4 obras) · Economic growth (4 obras) · Family medicine (4 obras) · Psychology (4 obras) · Sex work and related issues (4 obras)