Adesegun Fatusi

Dados Biográficos

ID	1743005
NOME	Adesegun Fatusi
PRENOMES	Adesegun
SOBRENOME	Fatusi
ASSINATURA	FATUSI A
AFILIAÇÕES	Obafemi Awolowo University
ORCID	0000-0002-3893-8024
VERIFICADO	Sim
TOTAL DE OBRAS	23
TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES	32
TOTAL COMO AUTOR	23
TOTAL COMO EDITOR	0
PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO	2005
ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO	2026
ÍNDICE H	2

Measuring adolescent health literacy in Nigeria
Open AccessFunmito Omolola Fehintola, Olorunfemi Akinbode Ogundele et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2026
The Health Literacy Measure for Adolescents (HELMA) is a multidimensional tool used to measure health literacy in adolescents. Previous studies on adolescent health literacy were primarily hospital-based, and the instruments used did not encompass all domains of health literacy. This descriptive cross-sectional study aimed to validate the HELMA questionnaire in secondary schools located in a rural and an urban local government area (LGA) of Osun …
When one door closes
Open AccessBabatunde Adelekan, Lanre Ikuteyijo et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2024
COVID-19 negatively impacted access to SRH services and forced women to utilise mostly informal service outlets and home remedies as alternatives to conventional health services. There is a need to ensure the continuity of essential SRH services during future lockdowns occasioned by disease outbreaks. Also, community systems strengthening that ensures effective community-based health services, empowered community resource persons, and health-lite…
“Africans, we know how to adapt indeed”
Open AccessEmily Evens, Ashley Ambrose et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2023
On March 30, 2020, the Government of Nigeria implemented its first COVID-19 related lockdown. We worked with two humanitarian projects in Nigeria, the Integrated Humanitarian Assistance to Northeast Nigeria (IHANN II) in Borno State and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees South-South Health and Nutrition Intervention (UNHCR-SS-HNIR) for Cameroon Refugees and vulnerable populations in Cross River State, to document the programmatic a…
Individual and contextual factors associated with under- and over-nutrition among school-aged children and adolescents in two Nigerian states
Open AccessAdeleye Abiodun Adeomi, Adesegun Fatusi et al.ARTICLEPublic Health Nutrition2022
Objective: This study aimed to identify individual and contextual factors that are associated with under- and over-nutrition among school-aged children and adolescents in two Nigerian states. Design: Community-based cross-sectional study. Setting: The study was carried out in rural and urban communities of Osun and Gombe States in Nigeria. Participants: A total of 1200 school-aged children and adolescents. Results: Multi-level analysis showed tha…
Sexual and Reproductive Health Literacy, Misoprostol Knowledge and Use of Medication Abortion in Lagos State, Nigeria
Open AccessHeini Vaisanen, Alison M Moore et al.ARTICLEStudies in Family Planning2021Referências: 43
Little is known about the link between health literacy and women's ability to safely and successfully use misoprostol to self‐induce an abortion. While abortion is only allowed to save a woman's life in Nigeria, misoprostol is widely available from drug sellers. We interviewed 394 women in 2018 in Lagos State, Nigeria, who induced abortion using misoprostol obtained from a drug seller to determine their sexual and reproductive health literacy (SR…
Ethnicity, religious affiliation and girl-child marriage
Open AccessJacob Wale Mobolaji, Adesegun Fatusi et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2020
Ethnicity and religion have independent associations with girl-child marriage in Nigeria; interventions must address culturally-laden social norms that vary by ethnic groups as well as religious-related beliefs
Sexual practices, sexual behavior and HIV risk profile of key populations in Nigeria
Open AccessBartholomew Ochonye, Morenike O Folayan et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2019
HIV prevention programs designed for MSM, FSW and PWID need to address inconsistent condom use during sex by addressing condom negotation skills. This sexual risk behavior is common to the three groups
Measuring performance on the Healthcare Access and Quality Index for 195 countries and territories and selected subnational locations
Open AccessNancy Fullman, Jamal A Yearwood et al.ARTICLEThe Lancet2018
BACKGROUND: A key component of achieving universal health coverage is ensuring that all populations have access to quality health care. Examining where gains have occurred or progress has faltered across and within countries is crucial to guiding decisions and strategies for future improvement. We used the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study 2016 (GBD 2016) to assess personal health-care access and quality with the Healthc…
Yeah, I’ve grown; I can’t go out anymore’
Kristin Mmari, Claire Moreau et al.ARTICLECulture Health & Sexuality2018
This analysis is based on data from the Global Early Adolescent Study, which aims to understand the factors that predispose young people aged 10-14 years to positive or negative health trajectories. Specifically, interview transcripts from 202 adolescents and 191 parents across six diverse urban sites (Baltimore, Ghent, Nairobi, Ile Ife, Assuit and Shanghai) were analysed to compare the perceived risks associated with entering adolescence and how…
Global burden of diseases, injuries, and risk factors for young people's health during 1990–2013
Open AccessAli H Mokdad, Mohammad H Forouzanfar et al.ARTICLEThe Lancet2016
Women’s perceptions and reflections of male partners and couple dynamics in family planning adoption in selected urban slums in Nigeria
Open AccessJoshua Oyeniyi Aransiola, Akanni Akinyemi et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2014
To significantly improve family planning adoption rates among urban slum dwellers in Nigeria, there is the need to specifically and specially target men alongside their female partners as well as other stakeholders who have significant influences at family and community level
What Are the Factors That Interplay From Normal Pregnancy to Near Miss Maternal Morbidity in a Nigerian Tertiary Health Care Facility
Ikeola A Adeoye, Omotade O Ijarotimi et al.ARTICLEHealth Care For Women International2014
Researchers in Nigeria examined the epidemiological characteristics and factors associated with maternal outcomes using a mixed method approach: a prospective case control study design involving 375 pregnant women who received maternal care from a tertiary facility and in-depth interviews reporting the experience of near-miss survivors. A generalized ordered logit model was used to generate the estimates of partial proportional odds ratios (and 9…
Adolescence and the social determinants of health
Open AccessRussell Viner, Russell M Viner et al.ARTICLEThe Lancet2012
STI Treatment-Seeking Behaviors Among Youth in Nigeria
Kristin Mmari, Kristin N Mmari et al.ARTICLEInternational Perspectives on…2010
There is little research on STIs among young people in Nigeria.It is important to determine gender differences in health-seeking behaviors among youth with self-reported STI symptoms
Strengthening public health education in population and reproductive health through an innovative academic partnership in Africa
Open AccessGbolahan O Oni, Adesegun Fatusi et al.ARTICLEGlobal Public Health2010
Poor reproductive health constitutes one of the leading public health problems in the world, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). We report here an academic partnership that commenced in 2003 between a US institution and six universities in SSA. The partnership addresses the human resources development challenge in Africa by strengthening public health education and research capacity to improve population and reproductive health (PRH) outcom…
Determinants of use of maternal health services in Nigeria - looking beyond individual and household factors
Open AccessStella Babalola, Adesegun FatusiARTICLEBMC Pregnancy and Childbirth2009
BACKGROUND: Utilization of maternal health services is associated with improved maternal and neonatal health outcomes. Considering global and national interests in the Millennium Development Goal and Nigeria's high level of maternal mortality, understanding the factors affecting maternal health use is crucial. Studies on the use of maternal care services have largely overlooked community and other contextual factors. This study examined the deter…
Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health in Developing Countries
Michelle J Hindin, Adesegun Fatusi et al.ARTICLEInternational Perspectives on…2009
to pass on crucial knowledge to their children. The discomfort many parents feel about talking to their children about sexuality further impedes their ability to provide guidance
Media saturation, communication exposure and HIV stigma in Nigeria
Open AccessStella Babalola, Adesegun Fatusi et al.ARTICLESocial Science & Medicine2009Citada por: 8Referências: 26
Predictors of early sexual initiation among a nationally representative sample of Nigerian adolescents
Open AccessAdesegun Fatusi, Adesegun O Fatusi et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2008
Given the increased risk for a number of sexually transmitted health problems, understanding the factors that are associated with premarital sexual debut will assist programmes in developing more effective risk prevention interventions
Efficacy of Intermittent Preventive Treatment of Malaria with Sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine in Preventing Anaemia in Pregnancy among Nigerian Women
Open AccessO O Asa, A A Onayade et al.ARTICLEMaternal and Child Health Journal2008
Preparedness for Management and Prevention of Violence Against Women by Nigerian Health Professionals
Open AccessAdebanjo Babalola Adeyemi, Omolola Irinoye et al.ARTICLEJournal of Family Violence2008Citada por: 1Referências: 2
Maternal Health-Seeking Behavior and Associated Factors in a Rural Nigerian Community
Open AccessK M Osubor, Adesegun Fatusi et al.ARTICLEMaternal and Child Health Journal2005
The flight of physicians from West Africa
Open AccessAmy Hagopian, Andrews Ofosu et al.ARTICLESocial Science & Medicine2005Citada por: 23Referências: 13

Maternal Health-Seeking Behavior and Associated Factors in a Rural Nigerian Community
Open AccessK M Osubor, Adesegun Fatusi et al.ARTICLEMaternal and Child Health Journal2005
The flight of physicians from West Africa
Open AccessAmy Hagopian, Andrews Ofosu et al.ARTICLESocial Science & Medicine2005Citada por: 23Referências: 13
Predictors of early sexual initiation among a nationally representative sample of Nigerian adolescents
Open AccessAdesegun Fatusi, Adesegun O Fatusi et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2008
Given the increased risk for a number of sexually transmitted health problems, understanding the factors that are associated with premarital sexual debut will assist programmes in developing more effective risk prevention interventions
Efficacy of Intermittent Preventive Treatment of Malaria with Sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine in Preventing Anaemia in Pregnancy among Nigerian Women
Open AccessO O Asa, A A Onayade et al.ARTICLEMaternal and Child Health Journal2008
Preparedness for Management and Prevention of Violence Against Women by Nigerian Health Professionals
Open AccessAdebanjo Babalola Adeyemi, Omolola Irinoye et al.ARTICLEJournal of Family Violence2008Citada por: 1Referências: 2
Determinants of use of maternal health services in Nigeria - looking beyond individual and household factors
Open AccessStella Babalola, Adesegun FatusiARTICLEBMC Pregnancy and Childbirth2009
BACKGROUND: Utilization of maternal health services is associated with improved maternal and neonatal health outcomes. Considering global and national interests in the Millennium Development Goal and Nigeria's high level of maternal mortality, understanding the factors affecting maternal health use is crucial. Studies on the use of maternal care services have largely overlooked community and other contextual factors. This study examined the deter…
Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health in Developing Countries
Michelle J Hindin, Adesegun Fatusi et al.ARTICLEInternational Perspectives on…2009
to pass on crucial knowledge to their children. The discomfort many parents feel about talking to their children about sexuality further impedes their ability to provide guidance
Media saturation, communication exposure and HIV stigma in Nigeria
Open AccessStella Babalola, Adesegun Fatusi et al.ARTICLESocial Science & Medicine2009Citada por: 8Referências: 26
STI Treatment-Seeking Behaviors Among Youth in Nigeria
Kristin Mmari, Kristin N Mmari et al.ARTICLEInternational Perspectives on…2010
There is little research on STIs among young people in Nigeria.It is important to determine gender differences in health-seeking behaviors among youth with self-reported STI symptoms
Strengthening public health education in population and reproductive health through an innovative academic partnership in Africa
Open AccessGbolahan O Oni, Adesegun Fatusi et al.ARTICLEGlobal Public Health2010
Poor reproductive health constitutes one of the leading public health problems in the world, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). We report here an academic partnership that commenced in 2003 between a US institution and six universities in SSA. The partnership addresses the human resources development challenge in Africa by strengthening public health education and research capacity to improve population and reproductive health (PRH) outcom…
Adolescence and the social determinants of health
Open AccessRussell Viner, Russell M Viner et al.ARTICLEThe Lancet2012
Women’s perceptions and reflections of male partners and couple dynamics in family planning adoption in selected urban slums in Nigeria
Open AccessJoshua Oyeniyi Aransiola, Akanni Akinyemi et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2014
To significantly improve family planning adoption rates among urban slum dwellers in Nigeria, there is the need to specifically and specially target men alongside their female partners as well as other stakeholders who have significant influences at family and community level
What Are the Factors That Interplay From Normal Pregnancy to Near Miss Maternal Morbidity in a Nigerian Tertiary Health Care Facility
Ikeola A Adeoye, Omotade O Ijarotimi et al.ARTICLEHealth Care For Women International2014
Researchers in Nigeria examined the epidemiological characteristics and factors associated with maternal outcomes using a mixed method approach: a prospective case control study design involving 375 pregnant women who received maternal care from a tertiary facility and in-depth interviews reporting the experience of near-miss survivors. A generalized ordered logit model was used to generate the estimates of partial proportional odds ratios (and 9…
Global burden of diseases, injuries, and risk factors for young people's health during 1990–2013
Open AccessAli H Mokdad, Mohammad H Forouzanfar et al.ARTICLEThe Lancet2016
Measuring performance on the Healthcare Access and Quality Index for 195 countries and territories and selected subnational locations
Open AccessNancy Fullman, Jamal A Yearwood et al.ARTICLEThe Lancet2018
BACKGROUND: A key component of achieving universal health coverage is ensuring that all populations have access to quality health care. Examining where gains have occurred or progress has faltered across and within countries is crucial to guiding decisions and strategies for future improvement. We used the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study 2016 (GBD 2016) to assess personal health-care access and quality with the Healthc…
Yeah, I’ve grown; I can’t go out anymore’
Kristin Mmari, Claire Moreau et al.ARTICLECulture Health & Sexuality2018
This analysis is based on data from the Global Early Adolescent Study, which aims to understand the factors that predispose young people aged 10-14 years to positive or negative health trajectories. Specifically, interview transcripts from 202 adolescents and 191 parents across six diverse urban sites (Baltimore, Ghent, Nairobi, Ile Ife, Assuit and Shanghai) were analysed to compare the perceived risks associated with entering adolescence and how…
Sexual practices, sexual behavior and HIV risk profile of key populations in Nigeria
Open AccessBartholomew Ochonye, Morenike O Folayan et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2019
HIV prevention programs designed for MSM, FSW and PWID need to address inconsistent condom use during sex by addressing condom negotation skills. This sexual risk behavior is common to the three groups
Ethnicity, religious affiliation and girl-child marriage
Open AccessJacob Wale Mobolaji, Adesegun Fatusi et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2020
Ethnicity and religion have independent associations with girl-child marriage in Nigeria; interventions must address culturally-laden social norms that vary by ethnic groups as well as religious-related beliefs
Sexual and Reproductive Health Literacy, Misoprostol Knowledge and Use of Medication Abortion in Lagos State, Nigeria
Open AccessHeini Vaisanen, Alison M Moore et al.ARTICLEStudies in Family Planning2021Referências: 43
Little is known about the link between health literacy and women's ability to safely and successfully use misoprostol to self‐induce an abortion. While abortion is only allowed to save a woman's life in Nigeria, misoprostol is widely available from drug sellers. We interviewed 394 women in 2018 in Lagos State, Nigeria, who induced abortion using misoprostol obtained from a drug seller to determine their sexual and reproductive health literacy (SR…
Individual and contextual factors associated with under- and over-nutrition among school-aged children and adolescents in two Nigerian states
Open AccessAdeleye Abiodun Adeomi, Adesegun Fatusi et al.ARTICLEPublic Health Nutrition2022
Objective: This study aimed to identify individual and contextual factors that are associated with under- and over-nutrition among school-aged children and adolescents in two Nigerian states. Design: Community-based cross-sectional study. Setting: The study was carried out in rural and urban communities of Osun and Gombe States in Nigeria. Participants: A total of 1200 school-aged children and adolescents. Results: Multi-level analysis showed tha…
“Africans, we know how to adapt indeed”
Open AccessEmily Evens, Ashley Ambrose et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2023
On March 30, 2020, the Government of Nigeria implemented its first COVID-19 related lockdown. We worked with two humanitarian projects in Nigeria, the Integrated Humanitarian Assistance to Northeast Nigeria (IHANN II) in Borno State and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees South-South Health and Nutrition Intervention (UNHCR-SS-HNIR) for Cameroon Refugees and vulnerable populations in Cross River State, to document the programmatic a…
When one door closes
Open AccessBabatunde Adelekan, Lanre Ikuteyijo et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2024
COVID-19 negatively impacted access to SRH services and forced women to utilise mostly informal service outlets and home remedies as alternatives to conventional health services. There is a need to ensure the continuity of essential SRH services during future lockdowns occasioned by disease outbreaks. Also, community systems strengthening that ensures effective community-based health services, empowered community resource persons, and health-lite…
Measuring adolescent health literacy in Nigeria
Open AccessFunmito Omolola Fehintola, Olorunfemi Akinbode Ogundele et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2026
The Health Literacy Measure for Adolescents (HELMA) is a multidimensional tool used to measure health literacy in adolescents. Previous studies on adolescent health literacy were primarily hospital-based, and the instruments used did not encompass all domains of health literacy. This descriptive cross-sectional study aimed to validate the HELMA questionnaire in secondary schools located in a rural and an urban local government area (LGA) of Osun …