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Journal articles on the topic "Dementia in Nigeria"

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Nwakasi, Candidus C., Kate de Medeiros, and Foluke S. Bosun-Arije. "“We Are Doing These Things So That People Will Not Laugh at Us”: Caregivers’ Attitudes About Dementia and Caregiving in Nigeria." Qualitative Health Research 31, no. 8 (April 9, 2021): 1448–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/10497323211004105.

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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 and analyzed for themes. Afterward, results were presented to focus groups of 21 adult Nigerians residing in the United States for more contextual insight on the findings. The three major themes were misconceptions about dementia symptoms, caregiving protects against stigmatization, and stigma affects caregiving support. Overall, we argue that knowledge deficit, poor awareness, and traditional spiritual beliefs combine to drive dementia-related stigmatization in Nigeria. Strategies such as culturally appropriate dementia awareness campaigns and formal long-term care policies are urgently needed to help strengthen informal dementia caregiving in Nigeria.
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Nwakasi, Candidus, Kate de Medeiros, and Darlingtina Esiaka. "Stigmatization and the Experience of Informal Dementia Caregivers in Nigeria." Innovation in Aging 4, Supplement_1 (December 1, 2020): 277. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igaa057.887.

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Abstract There is no formal word for dementia in Nigeria. Instead, some Nigerians, in their effort to make sense of dementia symptoms, use descriptions that may result in stigmatization of people living with dementia and their families. With Nigeria’s rapid aging, increased risk of dementia, and lack of formal long-term care, this study focused on the impact of stigma on the caregiving experiences of Nigerian women. This exploration is significant as adult females in Nigeria are the pillar of informal caregiving in the country. The study employed a qualitative descriptive method. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a purposive sample of 12 adult informal female caregivers in Anambra, Nigeria. Data were then transcribed, coded and analyzed for themes. Afterwards, focus groups of 21 adult Nigerians residing in Ohio, US, were conducted to offer more contextual insight on the findings. The three major themes identified were: 1) negative views of dementia symptoms (e.g., witchcraft, madness), 2) caregiving protects against stigmatization (e.g., by keeping family members out of sight), and 3) stigma and caregiving support such as adult children abandoning parents with dementia because of the stigma associated with dementia. Given the overwhelming presence of stigma in all aspects of dementia to include dementia caregiving, results point to the critical need for better strategies to help strengthen informal caregiving in Nigeria. This includes culturally appropriate dementia education for families and caregivers, and formal long-term care policies that include care support in a rapidly aging Nigeria.
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Giménez-Llort, L., EK Oghagbon, F. Dogo, M. Ogiator, and J. Prieto-Pino. "438 - Nigerian women are more susceptible to the impact of diabetes-and-dementia: State-of-art, Future perspectives and Directions." International Psychogeriatrics 32, S1 (October 2020): 156. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1041610220002902.

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Among the preventable complications of diseases that require urgent effective health literacy programs in sub-Saharan Africa, crosstalk between diabetes and dementia stands out for women's health. Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) in midlife is a recognised risk factor for dementia. This crosstalk is more significant in persons of African ancestry. Globally, the prevalence of DM will increase dramatically in the next few years with 75% of cases living in low-to-middle-income countries. Some major risk factors for DM2 accelerates the development of dementia in Africa-Americans, thus leading to higher prevalence of dementia compared to Caucasians. It is known that 58% of the global 46.8 million dementia subjects lives in economically developing countries. This proportion may reach 63% and 68% in 12 and 32 years' time, respectively. Females are 1.5 times likely to develop dementia, but sub-Saharan Africa women have a disproportionately two-to-eight fold increased dementia risk. In the eye of this storm is Nigeria which is home to the highest number of diabetics in Africa. Diabetes prevalence in the country is rising parallel to increased incidence of obesity, hypertension and rising population age. The socioeconomic impact of increasing prevalence of DM2 and dementia will be unsustainable for Nigeria healthcare system, given the experiences in developed economies. This study analyses the current situation of women's health in Nigeria, and explore future policy directions. The complex interplay of factors involved in the DM2-dementia crosstalk in Nigerian women include those due to biological processes (metabolic syndrome, vascular damage, inflammation, oxidative stress, insulin resistance and anaemia), nutritional habits and sedentary lifestyles. Other factors that predisposes Nigerian diabetic women to dementia are, restricted resources, lack of visibility and poor health management. They add up to increase the burden of disease in the Nigerian woman, irrespective of age. We advise urgent implementation of heath policies and actions that will increase ratio of mental health professionals / number of patients, especially in rural areas and the establishment of proactive primary healthcare centres. Importantly, interventions targeting adolescents and adult women, and others specific to mother- child interactions, are strongly needed in Nigeria and the sub-region for mitigating dementia in women.
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Ochayi, B., and T. D. Thacher. "Risk factors for dementia in central Nigeria." Aging & Mental Health 10, no. 6 (November 2006): 616–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13607860600736182.

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Yusuf, Abdulkareem J., Olusegun Baiyewu, Taiwo L. Sheikh, and Adamu U. Shehu. "Prevalence of dementia and dementia subtypes among community-dwelling elderly people in northern Nigeria." International Psychogeriatrics 23, no. 3 (August 18, 2010): 379–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1041610210001158.

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ABSTRACTBackground: Dementia has important public health implications. The magnitude of the problem remains largely unknown in the developing countries.Methods: Three hundred and twenty-two community dwelling elderly persons and their caregivers in Zaria, Northern-Nigeria were enrolled in this study. They were interviewed using Community Screening Interview for Dementia (CSI-D), Consortium to Establish Registry for Alzheimer's disease (CERAD), Stick Design Test (SDT), Blessed Dementia Scale and a sociodemographic questionnaire. The data obtained were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 15 for Windows. Diagnosis was based on fulfilling criteria for dementia in both the International Classification of Disease, 10th edition and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 4th edition.Results: The mean age of the subjects was 75.5 ± 9.4 years. The prevalence of dementia was 2.79% (CI 1–4.58%). Alzheimer's disease constituted 66.67% of all the cases of dementia in this community. Age was the only demographic factor associated with dementia.Conclusion: The prevalence rates of dementia and dementia subtypes in the developing countries are similar using standard diagnostic criteria and methods.
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Wahab, Elias Olukorede, and Chioma Joan Ikebudu. "Quality of Life of Patients with early Onset Dementia in Nigeria." International Letters of Social and Humanistic Sciences 12 (October 2013): 28–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.18052/www.scipress.com/ilshs.12.28.

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Dementia is a major cause of disability and mortality among the elderly, it becomes early onset of dementia, when it occurs before the age of 60 years. It is the loss of cognitive abilities, particularly the loss of memory; it appears to be one of the most dreaded conditions of old age. Around 5% of the population aged 65 and above is affected by dementia, and its prevalence rises with the rate nearly doubling every 5 years. The study used the key informant interview research tool to achieve its aim and objectives, thereby collecting data to answer its research questions. Purposive sampling was used, while ethnographic summary was used to analyse the data. The results of the study showed that the quality of patients with early onset of dementia is generally poor, in that the illness brings about the crippling of finance, loss of memory and independence, loss of position in the society. The study recommends detecting factors that can prevent or postpone the disease, and educating the public on early onset of dementia (OED). Interventions that could delay early onset of dementia would have a major positive public health impact and the prospect of dementia prevention may also reduce some of the common fears and anxieties of becoming older.
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Ogunrin, Olubunmi A., Emeka U. Eze, and Francis Alika. "Usefulness of the HIV Dementia Scale in Nigerian patients with HIV/AIDS." Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine 10, no. 3 (November 5, 2009): 38. http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/sajhivmed.v10i3.274.

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Objective: Information on the cognitive complications of HIV/AIDS from sub-Saharan Africa, where statistics on HIV is alarming, is sparse because of lack of validated cognitive tools. This study assessed the usefulness and predictive validity of the HIV Dementia Scale (HDS) as a screening tool among HIV-positive Nigerian Africans. Design: HIV-positive patients were randomly selected over a period of two months. Setting: The HIV/AIDS outpatient clinic of the University teaching hospital, Benin City, Nigeria. Subjects: Asymptomatic and symptomatic HIV-positive patients were compared with age, sex and level of education-matched controls. Outcome measures: Cognitive performances on the modified HIV Dementia scale. Results: The performances of 160 HIV-positive (comprising 80 asymptomatic and 80 symptomatic) subjects were compared with 80 age, sex and level of education-matched HIV-negative subjects on the HDS. The mean HDS scores (maximum =12) were 10.78±1.18 (comparison subjects), 8.85±1.38 (asymptomatic) and 5.2±1.13 (symptomatic); p
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Uwakwe, Richard. "Satisfaction with dementia care—giving in Nigeria—a pilot investigation." International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry 21, no. 3 (2006): 296–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/gps.1500.

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Olayinka, Olaniyi O., and Nadine N. Mbuyi. "Epidemiology of Dementia among the Elderly in Sub-Saharan Africa." International Journal of Alzheimer's Disease 2014 (2014): 1–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/195750.

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Objectives.To review epidemiologic studies on the prevalence, incidence, and risk factors of dementia in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).Methods.A MEDLINE search (from January 1992 to December 31, 2013) of epidemiologic studies, with no language restriction, was conducted using the keywords “dementia” or “Alzheimer’s” and “Africa.” We selected for review population and hospital-based studies that reported the prevalence, incidence, or risk factors of dementia in SSA in people aged 60 years and above. References of selected articles were reviewed to identify additional relevant articles that met our selection criteria.Results.Of a total of 522 articles, 41 were selected and reviewed. The reported prevalence of dementia in SSA varied widely (range: 2.29%–21.60%); Alzheimer’s disease was the most prevalent type of dementia. Only two studies conducted in Nigeria reported incidence data. Major risk factors identified include older age, female gender, cardiovascular disease, and illiteracy.Conclusion.Data on the epidemiology of dementia in SSA is limited. While earlier studies reported a lower prevalence of dementia in older persons, recent studies have put these findings into question suggesting that dementia prevalence rates in SSA in fact parallel data from Western countries.
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Ogunniyi, A., O. Baiyewu, O. Gureje, K. S. Hall, F. Unverzagt, S. H. Siu, S. Gao, et al. "Epidemiology of dementia in Nigeria: results from the Indianapolis-Ibadan study." European Journal of Neurology 7, no. 5 (September 2000): 485–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1046/j.1468-1331.2000.00124.x.

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Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Dementia in Nigeria"

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Nwakasi, Candidus C. "Exploring the Experiences of Nigerian Female Dementia Caregivers." Miami University / OhioLINK, 2019. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1574869417297074.

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Oranye, Patricia Nkoli-Ezinwa. "Care of older adults with Alzheimer's Dementia in Nigeria." Thesis, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/2152/ETD-UT-2012-05-5192.

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Dementia is a syndrome characterized by multiple cognitive deficits, that are sufficient to interfere with daily living and social and occupational functioning (Gabrowski & Damasio, 2004). Alzheimer’s Dementia (AD) is the most common cause of dementia in adults and the risk of developing the disease increases with age. Alzheimer’s Dementia is a disease that is misunderstood in Nigeria because of the nature and time of onset of the condition; memory loss associated with Alzheimer’s Dementia is assumed to be a normal part of aging. This report investigates the quality of care that is provided to older adults with Alzheimer’s Dementia in Nigeria and offers recommendations for improved rehabilitation services
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Book chapters on the topic "Dementia in Nigeria"

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Ayinde, Olatunde Olayinka, and Adefolakemi Temitope Ogundele. "Nigeria." In Dementia Care: International Perspectives, 15–20. Oxford University Press, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/med/9780198796046.003.0003.

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The burden of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, the commonest type of dementia in Nigeria, is expected to rise, necessitating adequate health and social systems to meet the challenge. Late presentation for orthodox care is the norm, due to poor public awareness of the disease process and unfavourable cultural beliefs. Orthodox care and psychotropic drugs are available but remain largely inaccessible to the majority of people with dementia. The preferred and predominant care model in late dementia is one within the family, as opposed to institutional care, which is largely unavailable. Family caregivers of the person with dementia are often uninformed, unsupported, and heavily burdened. There is no National Strategy for dementia care, and social security for the elderly is almost non-existent. There is an urgent need for policy formulation and implementation, vigorous advocacy, and awareness creation, as well as adequate social security for the person with dementia and psycho-social interventions for their families and caregivers.
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Semrau, Maya, Alistair Burns, Antonio Lobo, Marcel Olde Rikkert, Philippe Robert, Mirjam Schepens, Gabriela Stoppe, and Norman Sartorius. "Menu of care options." In Assessment and Staging of Care for People with Dementia, 23–62. Oxford University Press, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/med/9780198828075.003.0006.

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This chapter provides detailed information on the ‘Menu of care options’ that is attached to the International Schedule for the Integrated Assessment and Staging of Care for Dementia (IDEAL schedule). It provides recommended priorities for interventions (although not all possible interventions) for each of the different symptoms and severity patterns of dementia, as measured by the IDEAL schedule. The chapter includes an overview of the ‘Menu of care options’, a full copy of the ‘Menu of care options’ itself (which can be applied across countries worldwide), and five country example tables of the ‘Menu of care options’—for the Netherlands, Spain, Croatia, India, and Nigeria—illustrating the kind of interventions that may be relevant in countries with different levels of resources and experience. The chapter also includes a sub-chapter on the ‘Dementia Networking’ approach used for dementia care in the Netherlands.
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