Folahanmi Tomiwa Akinsolu

Datos Biográficos

ID7767566
NOMBREFolahanmi Tomiwa Akinsolu
NOMBRESFolahanmi Tomiwa
APELLIDOAkinsolu
FIRMAAKINSOLU F T
AFILIACIONESNigerian Institute of Medical Research
ORCID0000-0002-6782-9820
VERIFICADOSí
TOTAL DE OBRAS11
TOTAL DE CITAS0
TOTAL COMO AUTOR11
TOTAL COMO EDITOR0
PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN2017
AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN2026
ÍNDICE H0

  • Impact of Covid-19 on household hunger and socio-economic inequality in South Africa

    Open AccessAkim Tafadzwa Lukwa, Plaxcedes Chiwire et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2026

    Background: Food insecurity is a persistent socio-economic challenge in South Africa that was sharply exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This study compares household hunger during the acute pandemic period and the early recovery phase and examines how socio-economic inequalities in food security evolved. Methods: We analyzed five waves of the National Income Dynamics Study-Coronavirus Rapid Mobile Survey (NIDS-CRAM, 2020-2021) and the Nationa…

  • Improving training on hepatitis B research in Nigeria

    Open AccessMaria A Afadapa, Olufunto A Olusanya et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2025

    We organized an Innovation Bootcamp for young people in Nigeria to develop strategies promoting the uptake of the hepatitis B birth dose vaccine among newborns, which remains low, with an estimated coverage of 52%. This event was a collaborative, cross-disciplinary capacity-building platform to generate creative solutions addressing barriers to Hepatitis B vaccine uptake. The purpose of this study was to describe the bootcamp activities that addr…

  • Acceptability of human papillomavirus self-sampling among women living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa

    Open AccessOlunike Rebecca Abodunrin, Folahanmi Tomiwa Akinsolu et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2025

    HPV self-sampling has the potential to improve early detection of cervical cancer among women living with HIV (WLHIV), but its acceptability varies, creating implementation challenges, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. This study aims to assess the acceptability of HPV self-sampling among WLHIV. We searched PubMed, Web of Science, CINAHL, Academic Medical Ultimate, Cochrane databases, and Google Scholar. The review protocol was registered with PR…

  • Psychosocial experiences of pregnant and postpartum women living with HIV in Ibadan, Oyo State

    Open AccessFolahanmi Tomiwa Akinsolu, Abisola Lawale et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2025

    Pregnancy often intensifies psychological vulnerabilities in women living with HIV due to increased stressors such as health concerns, infant infection risks, and the management of special neonatal needs like prophylactic antiretroviral care. The study was conducted in four HIV treatment centres with participant selection based on the following criteria: an Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) score of 13 or above, gestational age between …

  • Music as a strategy to improve hypertension and stroke management

    Open AccessChukwuebuka C Okafor, Chidi Okafor et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2025

    The designathon produced various music genres, including afrobeats, rap, and R&B, with lyrics deemed feasible and socio-culturally appropriate. This suggests that music interventions tailored to Nigeria could enhance public awareness of hypertension and stroke prevention if scaled up

  • Double burden of malnutrition among women and children in Zimbabwe

    Open AccessAkim Tafadzwa Lukwa, Plaxcedes Chiwire et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2024

    Background: The double burden of malnutrition (DBM) is a public health issue characterised by the coexistence of undernutrition and overnutrition within the same population, household, or individual. Undernutrition, manifesting as stunting, wasting, or being underweight, results from insufficient nutrient intake while overnutrition, manifesting as overweight or obesity, results from excessive caloric intake, poor diet quality, and sedentary lifes…

  • Prevalence and patterns of substance use in West Africa

    Open AccessGodwin Omokhagbo Emmanuel, Folahanmi Tomiwa Akinsolu et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2024

    Introduction Substance use is a growing public health concern in West Africa, contributing to significant morbidity, mortality, and socioeconomic challenges. Despite the increasing prevalence, comprehensive data on the patterns and factors influencing substance use in the region remain limited. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to synthesize existing research on the prevalence and patterns of substance use in West Africa, providing cri…

  • Egg consumption and bone mass density among the elderly

    Open AccessMobolaji Timothy Olagunju, Olunike Rebecca Abodunrin et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2024

    Eggs offer a range of essential nutrients that could support skeletal health as individuals age. Maintaining bone density is crucial for reducing the risk of fractures and improving overall mobility and quality of life in later years. Understanding the potential benefits of habitual egg consumption on bone mass density among older people is essential, given that the natural decline in bone mass density occurs with age. This area of research has n…

  • Socioeconomic determinants of male contraceptive use in South Africa

    Open AccessYulisha Naidoo, Liezl Joubert et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2024

    These findings highlight the impact of socioeconomic disparities and entrenched cultural beliefs on male contraceptive use in South Africa. To address these challenges, comprehensive strategies that prioritise education, expand family planning media campaigns and ensure equitable access to contraception are urgently needed

  • Depression and perceived stress among perinatal women living with HIV in Nigeria

    Open AccessFolahanmi Tomiwa Akinsolu, Olunike Rebecca Abodunrin et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2023

    Background: Pregnancy and postpartum periods are crucial stages for women's mental health, and women living with HIV are particularly susceptible to depression and psychological stress due to various factors. This study investigated the prevalence and associated factors of depression and perceived stress among women living with HIV during their perinatal period in Ibadan, Nigeria. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in three HIV treat…

  • Patent landscape of neglected tropical diseases

    Open AccessFolahanmi Tomiwa Akinsolu, Vitor Nobre de Paiva et al.ARTICLEGlobalization and Health2017

    BACKGROUND: "Neglected Tropical Diseases" (NTDs) affect millions of people in Africa, Asia and South America. The two primary ways of strategic interventions are "preventive chemotherapy and transmission control" (PCT), and "innovative and intensified disease management" (IDM). In the last 5 years, phenomenal progress has been achieved. However, it is crucial to intensify research effort into NTDs, because of the emerging drug resistance. Accordi…