Background: Students are a key component of any educational programme to whom policies and requir... more Background: Students are a key component of any educational programme to whom policies and requirements for the programme are directed. One of the ways to determine success or otherwise of a programme is obtaining students' views about the programme. This fact-finding exercise is important in other to understand the need to improve the programme quality. Objective: This study explored perceptions of final-year Nigerian physiotherapy students about their cardio-respiratory physiotherapy (CRP) training experience. Methods: This cross-sectional survey involved 190 Nigerian final-year physiotherapy students from seven Nigerian physiotherapy programmes. A questionnaire adapted from a previous study, content-validated and pilot-tested, was used to collect information on the students' perception about CRP training experience. Results: About 55% of the respondents had CRP placement, and these were from three universities. Only 47% of the students that had CRP placement reported CRP experience in another placement, as opposed to 52.9% among those who had not. While majority of those who had prior CRP placement agreed that CRP was important (53.9%), only 33.7% of them considered it enjoyable. CRP placement was associated with CRP experience in another placement (χ 2 =118.9; p<0.001), setting of CRP placement (χ 2 =9.6; p=0.05), perceived role model in CRP (χ 2 =6.7; p=0.04), and extent of knowledge in reducing work of breathing (χ 2 =12.2; p=0.02). Conclusion: CRP experience needs to be made more enjoyable to enable students acquire CRP skills. CRP placement is associated with CRP experience in another placement, setting of CRP placement, perceived role model in CRP and extent of knowledge in reducing work of breathing.
A myriad of discrepancies abounds as to which anthropometric measures have the best marker for as... more A myriad of discrepancies abounds as to which anthropometric measures have the best marker for assessing obesity a major risk factor for hypertension and Type 2 diabetes. This study sought to determine the strength of the relationship between the following obesity risk factors, including, Waist circumference, body mass index, and Waist Hip Ratio. Their predictive ability of obesity in these subjects were also determined. A total of two hundred and one (201) male and female hypertensive (n=122) and type 2 diabetes (n=79) subjects participated in this study. Blood pressure, anthropometric measurements, blood glucose were obtained from each subject. Data were analyzed using, descriptive statistics, Spearman's, and Pearson's correlation. The mean age, weight, and height of the subjects were 53.02±12.02 years, 72.91±15.68kg, and 1.66±0.08m, respectively. In the hypertensive subject Waist Hip Ratio indicated that 71.35% were obese, Waist Circumference indicated 39.3% and Body mass Index indicated 25.4% obesity. For the subject with type 2 diabetes, Waist Hip Ratio indicated 75.9% obesity, Waist Circumference (40.5%), and Body Mass Index (22.8%). A strong positive relationship (r=0.85) was found between Waist Circumference and Body Mass Index in the hypertensive subject and a strong positive relationship (r=0.72) between WHR and BMI in the subjects with type 2 diabetes. Overall, the study affirms that the Waist Hip Ratio is a better anthropometric measure for assessing obesity and that it predicts obesity in hypertensive and type 2 diabetes subjects better than other measures.
Background The African population is made of a diverse group of cultures and languages whose rst ... more Background The African population is made of a diverse group of cultures and languages whose rst language is not English. Therefore, to address the challenges of using the English version of the IPAQ-SF, encourage PA participation, advance research in PA, and curb NCDs in developing countries in Africa, there is a need for cultural adaptation of the questionnaire. The purpose of this study is to carry out a SR on cultural adaptation, reliability and validation of the IPAQ-SF into African languages and to proffer probable reasons for differences between the various versions.
Bulletin of the National Research Centre, May 27, 2022
Background: COVID-19 is a pandemic that ravaged the world in manners that were never seen in the ... more Background: COVID-19 is a pandemic that ravaged the world in manners that were never seen in the recent past, and one of the measures to stem the tide of this ravaging pandemic is a stay-at-home order referred to as lockdown. This study compares the physical activity status and perceived health of Nigerians before and during the lockdown. Results: Social media platform users (n = 205) were surveyed using a two-part questionnaire. The first part elicited the sociodemographic characteristics of the subject. In the second part, information about their exercise and physical activity, general health, and economic palliatives as offered by the government, non-governmental organizations, and philanthropists were elicited. The frequency of exercise was significantly more (p < 0.05) during the lockdown than before the lockdown. The duration and intensity of the exercise per week were comparable. There was also a negative relationship between the body mass index, frequency, and duration of exercise before and during the lockdown. The subjects perceived their health as worse during (3.70 ± 1.05) the lockdown than before (3.95 ± 0.97) lockdown (Z = − 3.69, p = 0.00). Conclusion: Overall, for these cohorts of social media platform users, lockdown did not adversely affect their exercise routine. It is recommended that there should be specific recommendation on exercise as an important Instrumental Activity of Daily Living [IADL]. Therefore, while this pandemic lockdown lasts and beyond, the safety measures to follow while partaking in this IADL should be included in the public health recommendation.
The ASUU strike of 2022 erupted because the government failed to implement agreements reached wit... more The ASUU strike of 2022 erupted because the government failed to implement agreements reached with the union a decade ago. As a tool to break the strength of the ranks of the members of the union during strikes, the Government withheld the scholar's salaries on grounds of no work no pay. Living without salaries for months as experienced by the striking scholars may result in many negative effects such as; inability to feed or pay rent, children dropping out of school, brain drain, inability to maintain poor health conditions, and increase morbidity/mortality. Strike persistence results in students being deprived of learned courses and lengthy stay-at-home duration. This causes worry among parents and guardians who incur extra expenses for sponsoring their idling children even during the strike. This study aims to assess the physical and psychological impact of the University academic strike on students, parents/guardians, and lecturers. The UNIversity ACADemic's Strike impac...
Weight-gain in psychiatric population is a common clinical challenge. The purpose of this study w... more Weight-gain in psychiatric population is a common clinical challenge. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of selected psychotropic drugs on the cardio-respiratory fitness and body composition of patients with serious mental illness (SMI).Forty four subjects (22 SMI and 22 apparently healthy subjects as control) participated in this quasi-experimental study, which were selected using purposive and consecutive sampling respectively. The VO2max was estimated from HR recovery (HRrec) after 15 seconds using the equation VO2max=111.33-0.42H for males and 65.81-0.1847H for females. Comparative analysis of the data was done using descriptive statistics of mean and standard deviation, the inferential statistics of independent t-test with alpha level of significance of 0.05. Significant differences were recorded between the VO2max of SMI as 53.72ml/kg/min and apparently healthy subjects as 64.44ml/kg/min. The sum of skin fold thick was seen to be 46.41+32.87mm for SMIs and 2...
Background. Rehabilitation of patients with low back pain forms an important component of musculo... more Background. Rehabilitation of patients with low back pain forms an important component of musculoskeletal physical therapist practice, yet treatment outcomes often are poorly measured. Objective. The study examined the methods used to evaluate treatment outcomes and factors influencing the use of outcome measures by New Zealand physical therapists. Design. This cross-sectional study used qualitative and quantitative methods for data collection. Methods. Two focus groups were conducted: one in a private practice (nϭ6) and one in a public hospital (nϭ6). A survey questionnaire was mailed to all private practices listed in a telecommunication database and to outpatient physical therapy departments at public hospitals (nϭ579). Results. The mail survey achieved a 65% response rate and showed that physical therapists use improvements in person-specific functional activities as their main outcome measure. Only 40% of the respondents reported using back-related outcome measures. The statistically significant factors determining their use were having a master's degree and an increased level of knowledge of outcome measurement, but these factors explained only 22% of the variance in the logistic regression model. Lack of time, frequently mentioned as a reason for not using standardized outcome measures, did not reach statistical significance. Limitations. The data collected relate to the physical therapists' reported or perceived behavior, which may be different from reality. Conclusion. Physical therapists do not routinely use outcome measures in their clinical practice. A master's degree and increased knowledge were statistically significant factors supporting increased use of outcome measures. Further research is needed on how to convey to practitioners that the information they provide can be useful and can improve patient outcomes.
Correlates and Predictors of Disability Related to Chronic Low-Back Pain in a Nigerian Population
Journal of Musculoskeletal Research, 2021
Purpose: Identifying factors related to low-back pain (LBP) can facilitate its management. Howeve... more Purpose: Identifying factors related to low-back pain (LBP) can facilitate its management. However, information on how physical activity (PA) level, health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and anthropometric characteristics are related to LBP-associated health indices in individuals with chronic LBP (CLBP) is scarce. This study explored how PA level, HRQoL and anthropometric indices are related to CLBP-related disability in a Nigerian population. Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 100 individuals with CLBP who were receiving treatment in physiotherapy out-patient clinics of selected tertiary hospitals, and 95 apparently healthy individuals. PA level, disability level and HRQoL were measured using standardized procedures. Results: Disability level inversely correlated with physical component score (PCS) of HRQoL ([Formula: see text]; [Formula: see text]), mental component score (MCS) of HRQoL ([Formula: see text]; [Formula: see text]), pain intensity ([Formula: see text]; [F...
Comparison of Exercise and Physical activity routine and Health Status among Apparently Healthy Nigerian Adults Before and During COVID-19 Lockdown
Background: COVID-19 is a pandemic that ravaged the world in manners that were never seen in the ... more Background: COVID-19 is a pandemic that ravaged the world in manners that were never seen in the recent past and one of the measures to stem the tide-off this ravaging pandemic is a stay-at-home order referred to as lockdown. This study compares the physical activity status and perceived health of Nigerians before and during the lockdown. ResultsSocial media platform users (n = 205) were surveyed using a two-part questionnaire. The 1st part elicited the socio-demographic characteristics of the subject. In the 2nd part, information about their exercise and physical activity, general health, and economic palliatives as offered by the government, non-governmental organizations, and philanthropists were elicited. The frequency of exercise was significantly more (p < 0.05) during the lockdown than before the lockdown. The duration and intensity of the exercise per week were comparable. There was also a negative relationship between the Body Mass Index, frequency, and duration of exerc...
Comparison of cardiovascular responses among physically active and sedentary students: A protocol for Quasi-experimental study of submaximal exercise on a bicycle ergometer in the Sahel region of Africa
BackgroundThe rate at which the heart rate and blood pressure drop following a stimulus such as e... more BackgroundThe rate at which the heart rate and blood pressure drop following a stimulus such as exercise or physical stress is a powerful and independent marker for determining the rate mortality from a cardiovascular disease. The purpose of this study will be to determine the heart rate and blood pressure drops of physically active and sedentary student following a sub-maximal exercise on a bicycle ergometer.ResultsThis quasi-experimental study will conveniently sample a total of 102 (Physically active n=51 & sedentary n=51) subjects of age 18-35. The study site shall be the physiotherapy gymnasium at the University of Maiduguri Teaching hospital. The level of physical activity will be measured using International Physical Activity questionnaire. Anthropometric variable such as height and weight will be assessed. Borge scale will be used to determine the Rate of Perceived Exertion. Data analysis will be done using SPSS version 20. Student –t-test, Analysis of Co-variance and descri...
Caregiver–proxy reliability of the Igbo-culture adapted Maleka Stroke Community Reintegration Measure: a validation study
Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation
This study was designed to determine the caregiver-proxy reliability of the Igbo-culture adapted ... more This study was designed to determine the caregiver-proxy reliability of the Igbo-culture adapted urban version of the Maleka Stroke Community Reintegration Measure (I-MSCRIM). This was a validation study involving 74 consenting stroke survivors and their 74 primary informal caregivers consecutively recruited from selected tertiary hospitals in South-East Nigeria (Igboland). The I-MSCRIM was researcher-administered to the participants. Obtained data was analyzed using frequency counts, percentages, range, mean, standard deviation, Spearman rank order correlation, Mann-Whitney U test, Kruskal-Wallis test and Intra-class Correlation Coefficient. Alpha level was set at 0.05. The mean ages of the stroke survivors (55.4% males) and their primary informal caregivers (41.9% males) were 50.14 ± 12.24 and 31.93 ± 10.9 years respectively. There was no significant difference in the community reintegration (CR) scores as rated by stroke survivors and their primary informal caregivers (p &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt; 0.05). The correlations between stroke survivors&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;#39; and primary informal caregivers&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;#39; rated CR scores were all adequate and acceptable (ICC = 0.602-0.917). The discrepancy in the total CR scores between the two ratings was significantly influenced by primary informal caregivers&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;#39; educational attainment (k = 13.15; p &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt; 0.01). The I-MSCRIM has acceptable caregiver-proxy reliability among Igbo stroke survivors in South-East Nigeria. This suggests that primary informal caregivers of stroke survivors can reliably estimate the CR of their care recipients when I-MSCRIM is administered to them. This will be useful when a stroke survivor cannot respond to I-MSCRIM.
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