Candidus C Nwakasi
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 328903 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Candidus C Nwakasi |
| PRENOMES | Candidus C |
| SOBRENOME | Nwakasi |
| ASSINATURA | NWAKASI C C |
| AFILIAÇÕES | University of Connecticut |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5727-1694 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 10 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 1 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 10 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2021 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 1 |
Correlates of Subjective Cognitive Impairment Among Community Dwelling Older Non-Hispanic Black and Non-Hispanic White Men
BackgroundSubjective cognitive impairment (SCI) predicts Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). Identifying SCI correlates may identify cognitive risk earlier in the ADRD continuum. We examined SCI correlates among older non-Hispanic Black (NHB) and non-Hispanic White (NHW) men.MethodCross-sectional data were from 669 men in the 2012 National Health and Aging Trends Study. Logistic regression was used to identify SCI correlates, accoun…
“The Body May Not Be the Same, But the Heart Still Needs Love”
Objectives Sexual desire in older age is predicated on contextual factors such as underlying health conditions, personal lifestyle choices, and cultural and religious beliefs. Yet, many believe that older adults, especially older women, are without sexual desires because of their age and gender. This descriptive qualitative study explored perceptions of sexual stereotypes among older adults in rural Nigeria. To understand what older adults think …
Does Grit Moderate the Association Between Health and Subjective Cognitive Decline Among Middle-Age and Older Nigerians Living With HIV
This study investigated the effects of subjective health status and grit (a personality trait) on subjective cognitive decline (SCD) in adult people living with HIV (PLWH) in Nigeria, as previous research suggested that these factors may predict cognitive functioning. A total of 150 PLWH ( M age = 55.19) completed paper-based questionnaires at a teaching hospital in Nigeria. Multiple linear regression showed that better subjective health status w…
The quality-of-life implications of helplessness in middle-age and older Nigerians living with HIV
Antiretroviral therapies (ARTs) have reduced mortality among people living with HIV (PLWH) in Nigeria. Nonetheless, there is limited research on the impact of perceived helplessness on the wellbeing of PLWH in Nigeria. This study examined the effect of perceived helplessness on middle-age and older PLWH using health-related quality of life (HRQoL), subjective health (SH), and subjective cognitive decline (SCD) as outcomes related to wellbeing. We…
Applying the PEN-3 cultural model to explore and improve cancer survivorship in Black and Latinx people in the US
The findings of this study will add to a body of knowledge on using a cultural lens to deepen our understanding cancer survivorship inequities and may inform culturally tailored cancer survivorship interventions in Black and Latinx communities
The influence of religion and socio-economic status on coping with chronic diseases among older adults in Nigeria
Although still regarded as a demographically young country, the increased life-expectancy in Nigeria has corresponded with increased rates of chronic diseases among older people. There is limited information about the strategies adopted by older people in dealing with chronic diseases. This study explored how religion and social support help older people cope with their chronic disease conditions, while accounting for the prevailing socio-cultura…
How will I live this life that I’m trying to save? Being a female breast cancer survivor in Nigeria
We argue that cancer-related identity and cancer-related stigma are key factors with help-seeking and quality-of-life implications. Tailored interventions such as cancer health education and social support for cancer survivors may help reduce the burden of cancer in Nigeria
Psychometric Analysis of the 2016 Ohio Long-Term Care Facilities Family Satisfaction Scale
Although the Ohio Family Satisfaction Survey (OFSS) has been around since 2002 as an important indicator of long-term care facilities’ performance, the validity of this scale has not been evaluated. Using the Robust Maximum Likelihood Estimator Method in Mplus, psychometric analysis involving second-order construct validity or hierarchical construct validity was conducted using responses from 1636 facilities including nursing homes and residentia…
Poverty, Domestic Violence or Both
This case study highlights challenges such as financial strain and risk of domestic violence experienced by dementia caregivers. Using methods described by Yin (2003), two cases – a 76-year-old woman (Ada) who cared for her husband, and a 32-year old woman (Chika) who cared for her father were selected from a larger study on dementia caregiving in Anambra state. Data, including interview transcripts and field notes, were analyzed for themes. For …
We Are Doing These Things So That People Will Not Laugh at Us
Some Nigerians, in their effort to make sense of dementia symptoms, use descriptions that may stigmatize people with dementia and their families. This qualitative descriptive study focused on the everyday understanding of dementia and the impact of stigma on the caregiving experiences of informal female Nigerian dementia caregivers. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a purposive sample of 12 adult informal female caregivers in Nigeria…
How will I live this life that I’m trying to save? Being a female breast cancer survivor in Nigeria
We argue that cancer-related identity and cancer-related stigma are key factors with help-seeking and quality-of-life implications. Tailored interventions such as cancer health education and social support for cancer survivors may help reduce the burden of cancer in Nigeria
Poverty, Domestic Violence or Both
This case study highlights challenges such as financial strain and risk of domestic violence experienced by dementia caregivers. Using methods described by Yin (2003), two cases – a 76-year-old woman (Ada) who cared for her husband, and a 32-year old woman (Chika) who cared for her father were selected from a larger study on dementia caregiving in Anambra state. Data, including interview transcripts and field notes, were analyzed for themes. For …
We Are Doing These Things So That People Will Not Laugh at Us
Some Nigerians, in their effort to make sense of dementia symptoms, use descriptions that may stigmatize people with dementia and their families. This qualitative descriptive study focused on the everyday understanding of dementia and the impact of stigma on the caregiving experiences of informal female Nigerian dementia caregivers. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a purposive sample of 12 adult informal female caregivers in Nigeria…
Psychometric Analysis of the 2016 Ohio Long-Term Care Facilities Family Satisfaction Scale
Although the Ohio Family Satisfaction Survey (OFSS) has been around since 2002 as an important indicator of long-term care facilities’ performance, the validity of this scale has not been evaluated. Using the Robust Maximum Likelihood Estimator Method in Mplus, psychometric analysis involving second-order construct validity or hierarchical construct validity was conducted using responses from 1636 facilities including nursing homes and residentia…
The influence of religion and socio-economic status on coping with chronic diseases among older adults in Nigeria
Although still regarded as a demographically young country, the increased life-expectancy in Nigeria has corresponded with increased rates of chronic diseases among older people. There is limited information about the strategies adopted by older people in dealing with chronic diseases. This study explored how religion and social support help older people cope with their chronic disease conditions, while accounting for the prevailing socio-cultura…
How will I live this life that I’m trying to save? Being a female breast cancer survivor in Nigeria
We argue that cancer-related identity and cancer-related stigma are key factors with help-seeking and quality-of-life implications. Tailored interventions such as cancer health education and social support for cancer survivors may help reduce the burden of cancer in Nigeria
Applying the PEN-3 cultural model to explore and improve cancer survivorship in Black and Latinx people in the US
The findings of this study will add to a body of knowledge on using a cultural lens to deepen our understanding cancer survivorship inequities and may inform culturally tailored cancer survivorship interventions in Black and Latinx communities
Correlates of Subjective Cognitive Impairment Among Community Dwelling Older Non-Hispanic Black and Non-Hispanic White Men
BackgroundSubjective cognitive impairment (SCI) predicts Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). Identifying SCI correlates may identify cognitive risk earlier in the ADRD continuum. We examined SCI correlates among older non-Hispanic Black (NHB) and non-Hispanic White (NHW) men.MethodCross-sectional data were from 669 men in the 2012 National Health and Aging Trends Study. Logistic regression was used to identify SCI correlates, accoun…
“The Body May Not Be the Same, But the Heart Still Needs Love”
Objectives Sexual desire in older age is predicated on contextual factors such as underlying health conditions, personal lifestyle choices, and cultural and religious beliefs. Yet, many believe that older adults, especially older women, are without sexual desires because of their age and gender. This descriptive qualitative study explored perceptions of sexual stereotypes among older adults in rural Nigeria. To understand what older adults think …
Does Grit Moderate the Association Between Health and Subjective Cognitive Decline Among Middle-Age and Older Nigerians Living With HIV
This study investigated the effects of subjective health status and grit (a personality trait) on subjective cognitive decline (SCD) in adult people living with HIV (PLWH) in Nigeria, as previous research suggested that these factors may predict cognitive functioning. A total of 150 PLWH ( M age = 55.19) completed paper-based questionnaires at a teaching hospital in Nigeria. Multiple linear regression showed that better subjective health status w…
The quality-of-life implications of helplessness in middle-age and older Nigerians living with HIV
Antiretroviral therapies (ARTs) have reduced mortality among people living with HIV (PLWH) in Nigeria. Nonetheless, there is limited research on the impact of perceived helplessness on the wellbeing of PLWH in Nigeria. This study examined the effect of perceived helplessness on middle-age and older PLWH using health-related quality of life (HRQoL), subjective health (SH), and subjective cognitive decline (SCD) as outcomes related to wellbeing. We…
Medicine (5 obras) · Psychology (5 obras) · Gerontology (4 obras) · Dementia (3 obras) · Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research (3 obras) · Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving (3 obras) · Nigerians (3 obras) · Sociology (3 obras) · Clinical Psychology (2 obras) · Cognition (2 obras)