Ibrahimu Mdala
Biographic Data
| ID | 5422973 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ibrahimu Mdala |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ibrahimu |
| FAMILY NAME | Mdala |
| SIGNATURE | MDALA I |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Oslo |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5204-1934 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 15 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 15 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
The influence of the built–to–natural environment continuum on the life satisfaction of the older adult population in Europe
Ageing well, frequently evaluated through life satisfaction (LS), is a universal aim for societies, and is a particularly pressing concern in Europe with its growing older adult population. LS is linked to the surrounding environment through responses to ecological system changes, as described by the ecological theory of ageing. Previous research primarily focused on either built or natural environments separately. This study examines the effects…
Diabetes and prediabetes among women universally screened for gestational diabetes
STORK G2 Women and Risk of Diabetes. NCT03870724 (ClinicalTrials.gov). February 27th, 2019
Symptom burden in middle-aged women, the role of immigrant status
Subjective health complaints (SHCs) are symptoms from various organs that do not have an obvious explanation. Immigrants in Western countries are often exposed to multiple stressors that may trigger SHCs. Increased symptom load may reflect subjective health and functioning in the present and in the future. We, therefore, aimed to identify symptom load and distribution of subjective health complaints among middle-aged women by immigrant status. Th…
Associations between social support and physical activity in postpartum
Overall family support and specific forms of support from family were associated with MVPA across ethnic groups, while support from friends was not associated with MVPA postpartum
Breastfeeding and Sleeping Patterns Among 6–12-Month-Old Infants in Norway
On average, the breastfed infants slept for 11 h during the night and most infants were reported to have night waking (96.8%) and were breastfed at least once at night (93.5%). In the adjusted analyses, infants in the age group 9-12 months were less likely to sleep longer compared to infants in the 6-8 months age group [HR 1.52 95% CI (1.17, 1.98)]. A one-hour increase in daytime sleep and in night wakefulness increased the likelihood of waking u…
Willingness to pay for a National Health Insurance Scheme in The Gambia
In pursuit of universal health coverage, many low- and middle-income countries are reforming their health financing systems and introducing health insurance schemes. As part of these reforms, lawmakers in The Gambia enacted ‘The National Health Insurance Bill, 2021’. The Act will establish a National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) that pays for the cost of healthcare services for its members. This study assessed Gambians’ willingness to pay (WTP)…
Change in Disability Associated with Psychological Distress among Internally Displaced Persons in Central Sudan
Individuals with disabilities are particularly vulnerable in conflict settings, and a high rate of psychopathology is well documented among persons with disabilities. The objective of this study was to explore the change in disability prevalence among IDPs in two settlement areas in central Sudan and the association between disability and psychological distress. In this one-year follow-up study, 1549 IDPs were interviewed twice using the General …
Cardiovascular Risk, Obesity, and Sociodemographic Indicators in a Brazilian Population
Background and Aims: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally and in Brazil. Evidence suggests that the risk of CVDs differs by race/ethnicity. Scarce information exists about the association between CVD risk, obesity indicators and sociodemographic characteristics in the Brazilian population. Objectives: We aimed to assess the CVD risk following the Framingham risk score in relation to the population's sociodemograp…
Changes in prevalence of mental disorders among internally displaced persons in central Sudan
The study revealed continued high levels and increases of mental disorders over time, although with a pattern of substantial persistence among those initially ill and limited recovery. This might be due to a complex set of factors such as unavailability of mental health services, poverty, low educational level and social exclusion
Dietary intake and processes of behaviour change in a nutrition education intervention for pregnant women in rural Malawi
Objective: To examine if increased intake of locally available nutrient-dense foods among pregnant women improved the quality of their dietary intake and if use of the Theory of Planned Behaviour could explain changes in their dietary behaviour. Design: We used data from a randomised controlled trial where the intervention group received nutrition education and dietary counselling. We promoted the use of recipes that utilised powders to enhance d…
Glycated Hemoglobin in the Diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus in a Semi-Urban Brazilian Population
The study evaluated glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) as a diagnostic tool for diabetes and pre-diabetes in the Brazilian population. Further, the homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) was also examined against HbA1c values to identify the most suitable cut-off points for HOMA-IR to predict the risk of diabetes. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 714 randomly selected subjects. HbA1c, fasting, and 2 h plasma glucose valu…
The prevalence of selected risk factors for non-communicable diseases in Hargeisa, Somaliland
Most of the selected risk factors for noncommunicable diseases were high and increased by age in both women and men. Overweight and obesity and low physical activity needs intervention in women, while hypertension and low fruit and vegetable consumption needs intervention in both men and women. Somaliland health authorities should develop and/or strengthen health services that can help in treating persons with hypertension and hyperlipidaemia, an…
Change in Mental Health Stigma After a Brief Intervention Among Internally Displaced Persons in Central Sudan
Serum Lipid Profile and Its Association with Diabetes and Prediabetes in a Rural Bangladeshi Population
Dyslipidemia is commonly associated with diabetes (T2DM). This has been demonstrated for the Caucasian population, but few data are available for Asian Indians. The paper aims to investigate serum lipids (separately or in combination) and their association with glucose intolerance status (T2DM and prediabetes) in a rural Bangladeshi population. A sample of 2293 adults (≥20 years) were included in a community based cross-sectional survey in 2009. …
Maternal dietary intake during pregnancy and its association to birth size in rural Malawi
In low-resource settings, such as rural Malawi, pregnant women are prone to energy and micronutrient deficiencies with the consequence of delivering low-birth weight infants with higher risks of morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to examine the association between maternal dietary intakes during pregnancy and infant birth size. Dietary intakes of 203 pregnant women were assessed between 28 and 35 weeks of gestation and their infants' (n = …
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Maternal dietary intake during pregnancy and its association to birth size in rural Malawi
In low-resource settings, such as rural Malawi, pregnant women are prone to energy and micronutrient deficiencies with the consequence of delivering low-birth weight infants with higher risks of morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to examine the association between maternal dietary intakes during pregnancy and infant birth size. Dietary intakes of 203 pregnant women were assessed between 28 and 35 weeks of gestation and their infants' (n = …
Serum Lipid Profile and Its Association with Diabetes and Prediabetes in a Rural Bangladeshi Population
Dyslipidemia is commonly associated with diabetes (T2DM). This has been demonstrated for the Caucasian population, but few data are available for Asian Indians. The paper aims to investigate serum lipids (separately or in combination) and their association with glucose intolerance status (T2DM and prediabetes) in a rural Bangladeshi population. A sample of 2293 adults (≥20 years) were included in a community based cross-sectional survey in 2009. …
Glycated Hemoglobin in the Diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus in a Semi-Urban Brazilian Population
The study evaluated glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) as a diagnostic tool for diabetes and pre-diabetes in the Brazilian population. Further, the homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) was also examined against HbA1c values to identify the most suitable cut-off points for HOMA-IR to predict the risk of diabetes. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 714 randomly selected subjects. HbA1c, fasting, and 2 h plasma glucose valu…
The prevalence of selected risk factors for non-communicable diseases in Hargeisa, Somaliland
Most of the selected risk factors for noncommunicable diseases were high and increased by age in both women and men. Overweight and obesity and low physical activity needs intervention in women, while hypertension and low fruit and vegetable consumption needs intervention in both men and women. Somaliland health authorities should develop and/or strengthen health services that can help in treating persons with hypertension and hyperlipidaemia, an…
Change in Mental Health Stigma After a Brief Intervention Among Internally Displaced Persons in Central Sudan
Changes in prevalence of mental disorders among internally displaced persons in central Sudan
The study revealed continued high levels and increases of mental disorders over time, although with a pattern of substantial persistence among those initially ill and limited recovery. This might be due to a complex set of factors such as unavailability of mental health services, poverty, low educational level and social exclusion
Dietary intake and processes of behaviour change in a nutrition education intervention for pregnant women in rural Malawi
Objective: To examine if increased intake of locally available nutrient-dense foods among pregnant women improved the quality of their dietary intake and if use of the Theory of Planned Behaviour could explain changes in their dietary behaviour. Design: We used data from a randomised controlled trial where the intervention group received nutrition education and dietary counselling. We promoted the use of recipes that utilised powders to enhance d…
Cardiovascular Risk, Obesity, and Sociodemographic Indicators in a Brazilian Population
Background and Aims: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally and in Brazil. Evidence suggests that the risk of CVDs differs by race/ethnicity. Scarce information exists about the association between CVD risk, obesity indicators and sociodemographic characteristics in the Brazilian population. Objectives: We aimed to assess the CVD risk following the Framingham risk score in relation to the population's sociodemograp…
Change in Disability Associated with Psychological Distress among Internally Displaced Persons in Central Sudan
Individuals with disabilities are particularly vulnerable in conflict settings, and a high rate of psychopathology is well documented among persons with disabilities. The objective of this study was to explore the change in disability prevalence among IDPs in two settlement areas in central Sudan and the association between disability and psychological distress. In this one-year follow-up study, 1549 IDPs were interviewed twice using the General …
Associations between social support and physical activity in postpartum
Overall family support and specific forms of support from family were associated with MVPA across ethnic groups, while support from friends was not associated with MVPA postpartum
Breastfeeding and Sleeping Patterns Among 6–12-Month-Old Infants in Norway
On average, the breastfed infants slept for 11 h during the night and most infants were reported to have night waking (96.8%) and were breastfed at least once at night (93.5%). In the adjusted analyses, infants in the age group 9-12 months were less likely to sleep longer compared to infants in the 6-8 months age group [HR 1.52 95% CI (1.17, 1.98)]. A one-hour increase in daytime sleep and in night wakefulness increased the likelihood of waking u…
Willingness to pay for a National Health Insurance Scheme in The Gambia
In pursuit of universal health coverage, many low- and middle-income countries are reforming their health financing systems and introducing health insurance schemes. As part of these reforms, lawmakers in The Gambia enacted ‘The National Health Insurance Bill, 2021’. The Act will establish a National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) that pays for the cost of healthcare services for its members. This study assessed Gambians’ willingness to pay (WTP)…
Diabetes and prediabetes among women universally screened for gestational diabetes
STORK G2 Women and Risk of Diabetes. NCT03870724 (ClinicalTrials.gov). February 27th, 2019
Symptom burden in middle-aged women, the role of immigrant status
Subjective health complaints (SHCs) are symptoms from various organs that do not have an obvious explanation. Immigrants in Western countries are often exposed to multiple stressors that may trigger SHCs. Increased symptom load may reflect subjective health and functioning in the present and in the future. We, therefore, aimed to identify symptom load and distribution of subjective health complaints among middle-aged women by immigrant status. Th…
The influence of the built–to–natural environment continuum on the life satisfaction of the older adult population in Europe
Ageing well, frequently evaluated through life satisfaction (LS), is a universal aim for societies, and is a particularly pressing concern in Europe with its growing older adult population. LS is linked to the surrounding environment through responses to ecological system changes, as described by the ecological theory of ageing. Previous research primarily focused on either built or natural environments separately. This study examines the effects…
Medicine (12 works) · Environmental health (9 works) · Population (9 works) · Internal Medicine (7 works) · Demography (6 works) · Demography (5 works) · Diabetes mellitus (4 works) · Endocrinology (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Clinical Psychology (3 works)