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Digital Health Utilisation in Nigeria: A Scoping Review Onumajuru , Hugo Davy; Hayhoe, Richard; Kabir, Russell; Syed, Haniya Zehra
Asian Journal of Public Health and Nursing Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62377/1p736r19

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Background: The widespread use of mobile phones and technologies in Nigeria presents a unique opportunity that the country can take advantage of in improving access to healthcare. However, evidence on digital health utilization among Nigerians is limited. Therefore, a scoping review was conducted using the PCC (Population, Concept, Context) framework, under the Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines, in which a systematic mapping of available evidence on digital health utilization by patients and healthcare professionals in Nigeria was carried out. Methods: The databases PubMed, CINAHL and MEDLINE with full text via EBSCOhost were thoroughly searched for relevant peer-reviewed articles from the inception of digital health technology until October 2023. Using the eligibility criteria as reference, abstracts and full-texts of 170 articles were screened and 13 records were ultimately selected for the review. Results:  Of the 13 included articles, six provided evidences on digital health utilization by health professionals and seven provided evidences on digital health utilization by patients. Patients were enthusiastic about digital health use but the cost of owning a mobile phone was an important barrier. Health professionals had mixed feelings about digital health utilization; whereas perceived usefulness of the technology was an important motivator, lack of computer literacy was an important barrier. Conclusion: The study shows that there is limited published research on digital health utilization in Nigeria. Crucially, very little has been studied about what impact concerns about patient data privacy and safety have on digital health utilization in Nigeria. Further primary research on the motivators of and barriers to digital health utilization by healthcare workers and patients in Nigeria is recommended.
Mastering the Art of Scoping Reviews: A Comprehensive Guide for Public Health and Allied Health Students Kabir, Russell; Parsa, Ali Davod; Syed, Haniya Zehra; Bai, Ancy Chandrababu Mercy; Hussain, Remsha; Khan, Muhammad Feroz; Parvin, Sauda; Vinnakota, Divya; Sathian, Brijesh; Sivasubramanian, Madhini; Banerjee, Indrajit; Chowdhury, Mohammad Rocky Khan; Mohammadnezhad, Masoud; Arafat, S.M Yasir; Aaqib, Muhammad; Marthoenis, M; Husain, Syed Shajee; Hayhoe, Richard
Asian Journal of Public Health and Nursing Vol. 1 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62377/j544ed47

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Background: Scoping reviews systematically map the breadth of evidence on a particular topic, providing a comprehensive overview of the available research. This paper aims to outline the key steps involved in conducting a scoping review and to provide practical guidance for public health and allied health students and researchers. Methods: Formulating a research question using the PCC (Population, Concept, Context) framework to develop a clear research question or objective. Setting inclusion and exclusion criteria to guide the selection of studies for inclusion in the review. Conducting a thorough search across relevant databases and sources, including both academic and grey literature. Using a PRISMA flow diagram to document the search and selection process. Extracting and charting relevant data from included studies. Analysing synthesizing data using descriptive analysis or basic qualitative content analysis. Summarizing and presenting findings in a clear and meaningful way. Results: The paper provides a detailed guide for conducting scoping reviews, emphasizing the differences between scoping reviews and systematic reviews. It highlights that scoping reviews address broader research questions and typically do not assess study quality. Practical guidance is provided on developing search strategies and creating data extraction forms. Conclusions: This paper serves as a comprehensive guide for public health and allied health students and researchers undertaking scoping reviews, covering key methodological considerations and best practices throughout the review process.
Health Needs Assessment Plan for Pregnant Women in Low-Income Sub-Saharan Africa Anoh, Chinedu Okorie; Parsa, Ali Davod; Kabir, Russell; Hayhoe, Richard
Asian Journal of Public Health and Nursing Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62377/j303se37

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Maternal mortality remains a devastating public health challenge across Sub-Saharan Africa. Nigeria, in particular, accounts for nearly 20% of global maternal deaths, with a maternal mortality ratio (MMR) estimated at over 800 deaths per 100,000 live births (WHO, 2019). In Katsina State, recent hospital-based reviews report an MMR of approximately 1,200 per 100,000 live births, with hypertensive disorders and lack of antenatal care as leading contributors (Adeoye et al., 2025). This crisis is not merely statistical—it reflects systemic neglect, social inequity, and preventable loss. A Health Needs Assessment (HNA) offers a structured, evidence-based approach to uncovering these gaps and guiding targeted interventions. In Katsina, retrospective analyses show that over 68% of maternal deaths occurred in women who were not booked for antenatal care, and nearly half died within 24 hours of hospital presentation. These findings underscore the urgency of community-level engagement and early intervention. To move from data to action, multi-sectoral collaboration is essential. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives can play a transformative role in bridging funding and service gaps. The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) has documented Katsina’s MNCH budget allocations and highlighted the disconnect between policy standards and actual health outcomes (CSJ, 2016). By aligning CSR investments with HNA priorities—such as mobile outreach, midwife training, and health literacy campaigns—private sector actors can contribute meaningfully to maternal health equity. This model is not unprecedented. CSR-health partnerships have yielded measurable improvements in maternal outcomes in India and Kenya (Ameh et al., 2012). Nigeria’s private sector, particularly in extractive and telecom industries, has the capacity to replicate and scale such interventions. What’s needed is political will, ethical commitment, and strategic alignment with community needs. Maternal mortality is not an inevitable consequence of poverty—it is a failure of systems, priorities, and imagination. A well-executed HNA, backed by CSR engagement and policy accountability, can reshape maternal health trajectories in Katsina and across low-income Sub-Saharan Africa. Let this be the moment we reframe maternal health not as a distant development goal, but as a shared responsibility—grounded in evidence, driven by compassion, and sustained by collaboration.
Co-Authors Aaqib, Muhammad Anoh, Chinedu Okorie Arafat, S.M Yasir Bai, Ancy Chandrababu Mercy Banerjee, Indrajit Chowdhury, Mohammad Rocky Khan Husain, Syed Shajee Hussain, Remsha Kabir, Russell Khan, Muhammad Feroz M. Marthoenis Mohammadnezhad, Masoud Onumajuru , Hugo Davy Parsa, Ali Davod Parvin, Sauda Sathian, Brijesh Sivasubramanian, Madhini Syed, Haniya Zehra Vinnakota, Divya