Ojo Melvin Agunbiade
Biographic Data
| ID | 277278 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ojo Melvin Agunbiade |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ojo Melvin |
| FAMILY NAME | Agunbiade |
| SIGNATURE | AGUNBIADE O M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Obafemi Awolowo University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8566-0662 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 11 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 11 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Social‐Cultural Interpretations and Perceived Risk Factors for Childhood Delinquency in Ibadan Slums Southwest Nigeria
This study examined the interpretations of delinquency and the factors contributing to the development of delinquent behaviours in children, with a focus on the implications for addressing juvenile delinquency in slums and economically disadvantaged communities in urban Nigeria. The research adopted a narrative design and was conducted in the slum communities of Beere, Orita‐Merin and Eleta within the Ibadan metropolis, Nigeria. The study populat…
Risky sexual practices and approaches to preventing sexually transmitted infections among urban dwelling older Yoruba men in Southwest Nigeria
Social and cultural norms and beliefs shape how men, as social actors, perceive and engage in sexual activities. Little is known about risky sexual practices and prevention strategies among older Yoruba men. As a growing concern in Nigeria, this paper explores risky sexual behaviours of older Yoruba men living in Ibadan, a metropolitan city, and their strategies for preventing sexually transmitted infections in old age. We held six focus groups a…
Social context of intimate partner violence and system response during Covid-19 in Africa
Intimate partner violence (IPV) stands as a global social and public health crisis deeply rooted in extensive social and cultural contexts. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected social interactions. This scoping review aims to synthesize evidence on the social contexts of IPV and system responses to COVID-19 in Africa. Adhering to the Arksey and O’Malley (2005) approach, refined by the Joanna Briggs Institute (2020), …
Approaches to epilepsy treatment among Yoruba traditional healers in southwest Nigeria
Traditional Yoruba medical practitioners are known for taking a holistic and specific approach to treating chronic diseases and illnesses, which may have implications for treatment efficacy and therapeutic outcomes. This study explores the therapeutic measures used by Yoruba traditional healers in managing clients who have epilepsy. Based on a qualitative descriptive case study approach, traditional healers with the requisite experience in treati…
“ The night comes early for a woman ”
(folk fibroid). Older men construe menopause and sexual refusals from their wives as opportunities for extramarital relations. Thus, both older men and women have differentiated perceptions and dispositions toward menopause, which have implications for their sexual health and well-being
No Sweet in Sex’
Emerging evidence has shown a gradual increase in sexually transmitted infections among elderly. This study explores the views of elderly Yoruba men and women (60+) on condoms use and its suitability against sexual infections. The research design was a sequential exploratory mixed method that consisted of vignettes based focus group discussion and a structured questionnaire. Twelve vignettes based Focus Group Discussion and a survey of 252 elderl…
Online Health Information Seeking Pattern Among Undergraduates in a Nigerian University
Based on a cross-sectional design, this study investigates online health seeking and its possible influence on decision making among 400 university undergraduates in Nigeria. From the results, it was found that daily Internet use was on the average (33.7%), and use was constrained by the poor power supply, the high cost of the Internet access, and poor delivery of services. Health information sought covers nutrition, fitness/exercise, HIV/AIDS, m…
Paradox of Parental Involvement in Sexual Health and Induced Abortions Among In-school Female Adolescents in Southwest Nigeria
Sexual Exploitations, Concealment and Adolescent Mothers’ Agency in a Semiurban Community in Southwest Nigeria
Adolescent motherhood in many sub-Saharan African countries has remained daunting. Motherhood at this stage is often frustrating. This article examines the invisibility of adolescent motherhood and their agency within the Yoruba sociocultural context. With empirical data from 19 semistructured interviews with adolescent mothers (15–20 years), the findings revealed a continuum of struggles for the adolescent mothers as reflected in the stigmatizat…
Herb Sellers’ Knowledge on Climate Change and Attitudes toward Sustainable Herbal Harvesting in Nigeria
Herbal sellers play a functional role in providing qualitative health care at the primary health care level in Nigeria. However, their attitudes and those of other stakeholders toward sustainable herbal harvesting in the light of the growing effects of climate change may threaten the functional roles of herb sellers and the traditional medical system as a whole. This study explored herb sellers’ knowledge on climate change, attitudes toward susta…
Ageing, sexuality and enhancement among Yoruba people in south western Nigeria
Sexual health across the life course is influenced by biological and psychosocial factors. The paper explores sexuality and associated practices among older Yoruba people with a view to identifying the implications of cultural beliefs and practices for sexual health in later life. A total of 64 vignette-based in-depth interviews and 12 focus-group discussions were held with older adults (50-75 years) in two Yoruba communities in south western Nig…
Online Health Information Seeking Pattern Among Undergraduates in a Nigerian University
Based on a cross-sectional design, this study investigates online health seeking and its possible influence on decision making among 400 university undergraduates in Nigeria. From the results, it was found that daily Internet use was on the average (33.7%), and use was constrained by the poor power supply, the high cost of the Internet access, and poor delivery of services. Health information sought covers nutrition, fitness/exercise, HIV/AIDS, m…
Herb Sellers’ Knowledge on Climate Change and Attitudes toward Sustainable Herbal Harvesting in Nigeria
Herbal sellers play a functional role in providing qualitative health care at the primary health care level in Nigeria. However, their attitudes and those of other stakeholders toward sustainable herbal harvesting in the light of the growing effects of climate change may threaten the functional roles of herb sellers and the traditional medical system as a whole. This study explored herb sellers’ knowledge on climate change, attitudes toward susta…
Ageing, sexuality and enhancement among Yoruba people in south western Nigeria
Sexual health across the life course is influenced by biological and psychosocial factors. The paper explores sexuality and associated practices among older Yoruba people with a view to identifying the implications of cultural beliefs and practices for sexual health in later life. A total of 64 vignette-based in-depth interviews and 12 focus-group discussions were held with older adults (50-75 years) in two Yoruba communities in south western Nig…
Sexual Exploitations, Concealment and Adolescent Mothers’ Agency in a Semiurban Community in Southwest Nigeria
Adolescent motherhood in many sub-Saharan African countries has remained daunting. Motherhood at this stage is often frustrating. This article examines the invisibility of adolescent motherhood and their agency within the Yoruba sociocultural context. With empirical data from 19 semistructured interviews with adolescent mothers (15–20 years), the findings revealed a continuum of struggles for the adolescent mothers as reflected in the stigmatizat…
Paradox of Parental Involvement in Sexual Health and Induced Abortions Among In-school Female Adolescents in Southwest Nigeria
Online Health Information Seeking Pattern Among Undergraduates in a Nigerian University
Based on a cross-sectional design, this study investigates online health seeking and its possible influence on decision making among 400 university undergraduates in Nigeria. From the results, it was found that daily Internet use was on the average (33.7%), and use was constrained by the poor power supply, the high cost of the Internet access, and poor delivery of services. Health information sought covers nutrition, fitness/exercise, HIV/AIDS, m…
No Sweet in Sex’
Emerging evidence has shown a gradual increase in sexually transmitted infections among elderly. This study explores the views of elderly Yoruba men and women (60+) on condoms use and its suitability against sexual infections. The research design was a sequential exploratory mixed method that consisted of vignettes based focus group discussion and a structured questionnaire. Twelve vignettes based Focus Group Discussion and a survey of 252 elderl…
“ The night comes early for a woman ”
(folk fibroid). Older men construe menopause and sexual refusals from their wives as opportunities for extramarital relations. Thus, both older men and women have differentiated perceptions and dispositions toward menopause, which have implications for their sexual health and well-being
Approaches to epilepsy treatment among Yoruba traditional healers in southwest Nigeria
Traditional Yoruba medical practitioners are known for taking a holistic and specific approach to treating chronic diseases and illnesses, which may have implications for treatment efficacy and therapeutic outcomes. This study explores the therapeutic measures used by Yoruba traditional healers in managing clients who have epilepsy. Based on a qualitative descriptive case study approach, traditional healers with the requisite experience in treati…
Risky sexual practices and approaches to preventing sexually transmitted infections among urban dwelling older Yoruba men in Southwest Nigeria
Social and cultural norms and beliefs shape how men, as social actors, perceive and engage in sexual activities. Little is known about risky sexual practices and prevention strategies among older Yoruba men. As a growing concern in Nigeria, this paper explores risky sexual behaviours of older Yoruba men living in Ibadan, a metropolitan city, and their strategies for preventing sexually transmitted infections in old age. We held six focus groups a…
Social context of intimate partner violence and system response during Covid-19 in Africa
Intimate partner violence (IPV) stands as a global social and public health crisis deeply rooted in extensive social and cultural contexts. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected social interactions. This scoping review aims to synthesize evidence on the social contexts of IPV and system responses to COVID-19 in Africa. Adhering to the Arksey and O’Malley (2005) approach, refined by the Joanna Briggs Institute (2020), …
Social‐Cultural Interpretations and Perceived Risk Factors for Childhood Delinquency in Ibadan Slums Southwest Nigeria
This study examined the interpretations of delinquency and the factors contributing to the development of delinquent behaviours in children, with a focus on the implications for addressing juvenile delinquency in slums and economically disadvantaged communities in urban Nigeria. The research adopted a narrative design and was conducted in the slum communities of Beere, Orita‐Merin and Eleta within the Ibadan metropolis, Nigeria. The study populat…
Medicine (9 works) · Psychology (9 works) · Population (7 works) · Sociology (7 works) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (6 works) · Environmental health (6 works) · Gender Studies (5 works) · Human sexuality (5 works) · Psychiatry (5 works) · Reproductive health (5 works)