Ighovwerha Ofotokun
Biographic Data
| ID | 1732480 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ighovwerha Ofotokun |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ighovwerha |
| FAMILY NAME | Ofotokun |
| SIGNATURE | OFOTOKUN I |
| AFFILIATIONS | Emory University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 18 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 9 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2010 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Living in Fear
Dedicated studies to understand and explore HIV-related stigma among PWH in Senegal are essential for the development and implementation of effective stigma reduction strategies. The goals of this study were to understand the current challenges confronted by newly diagnosed PWH in Senegal and to explore the manifestations of HIV-related stigma using a mixed methods approach. We conducted a convergent mixed methods study among participants ≥ 18 ye…
Perceptions and management of diabetes and obesity among people living with HIV in Côte d’Ivoire
These results highlight the complexity surrounding the perceptions and management of T2DM and obesity among PLHIV in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. In order to implement innovative and efficient intervention strategies to prevent and treat these metabolic conditions, cultural beliefs as well as socio-economic barriers must be addressed
As I Grew Older, My Life Got Better”
Longitudinal Relationship Between Food Insecurity, Engagement in Care, and ART Adherence Among US Women Living with HIV
Psychosocial Mechanisms of Self-rated Successful Aging with HIV
Precarity and health
Exploring the role of social capital in managing food insecurity among older women in the United States
Food insecurity, which affects 37 million individuals in the United States (U.S.) and disproportionately burdens women, minorities and older adults, is a well-established determinant of poor health. Previous studies suggest social capital, defined as the material and social benefits arising from relationships among individuals within and between groups, may be protective against food insecurity. Drawing on this evidence, calls have been made for …
Food Insecurity, Internalized Stigma, and Depressive Symptoms Among Women Living with HIV in the United States
Culturally-adapted and audio-technology assisted HIV/Aids awareness and education program in rural Nigeria
BACKGROUND: HIV-awareness programs tailored toward the needs of rural communities are needed. We sought to quantify change in HIV knowledge in three rural Nigerian villages following an integrated culturally adapted and technology assisted educational intervention. METHODS: A prospective 14-week cohort study was designed to compare short-term changes in HIV knowledge between seminar-based education program and a novel program, which capitalized o…
Precarity and health
Exploring the role of social capital in managing food insecurity among older women in the United States
Food insecurity, which affects 37 million individuals in the United States (U.S.) and disproportionately burdens women, minorities and older adults, is a well-established determinant of poor health. Previous studies suggest social capital, defined as the material and social benefits arising from relationships among individuals within and between groups, may be protective against food insecurity. Drawing on this evidence, calls have been made for …
Culturally-adapted and audio-technology assisted HIV/Aids awareness and education program in rural Nigeria
BACKGROUND: HIV-awareness programs tailored toward the needs of rural communities are needed. We sought to quantify change in HIV knowledge in three rural Nigerian villages following an integrated culturally adapted and technology assisted educational intervention. METHODS: A prospective 14-week cohort study was designed to compare short-term changes in HIV knowledge between seminar-based education program and a novel program, which capitalized o…
Food Insecurity, Internalized Stigma, and Depressive Symptoms Among Women Living with HIV in the United States
Precarity and health
Exploring the role of social capital in managing food insecurity among older women in the United States
Food insecurity, which affects 37 million individuals in the United States (U.S.) and disproportionately burdens women, minorities and older adults, is a well-established determinant of poor health. Previous studies suggest social capital, defined as the material and social benefits arising from relationships among individuals within and between groups, may be protective against food insecurity. Drawing on this evidence, calls have been made for …
Psychosocial Mechanisms of Self-rated Successful Aging with HIV
Longitudinal Relationship Between Food Insecurity, Engagement in Care, and ART Adherence Among US Women Living with HIV
As I Grew Older, My Life Got Better”
Perceptions and management of diabetes and obesity among people living with HIV in Côte d’Ivoire
These results highlight the complexity surrounding the perceptions and management of T2DM and obesity among PLHIV in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. In order to implement innovative and efficient intervention strategies to prevent and treat these metabolic conditions, cultural beliefs as well as socio-economic barriers must be addressed
Living in Fear
Dedicated studies to understand and explore HIV-related stigma among PWH in Senegal are essential for the development and implementation of effective stigma reduction strategies. The goals of this study were to understand the current challenges confronted by newly diagnosed PWH in Senegal and to explore the manifestations of HIV-related stigma using a mixed methods approach. We conducted a convergent mixed methods study among participants ≥ 18 ye…
Medicine (8 works) · Gerontology (6 works) · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (6 works) · Public health (6 works) · Family medicine (5 works) · Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV (5 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Environmental health (4 works) · Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations (4 works) · Geography (4 works)