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U. Ugwu

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Determinants of diabetes care service utilization among older adults attending outpatient diabetes clinics in tertiary hospitals in Nigeria: A cross-sectional study.

The determinants of diabetes care service utilization among older adults attending outpatient diabetes clinics in Nigerian tertiary hospitals are investigated to inform age-sensitive policy reforms and health system strengthening to improve diabetes outcomes in older populations across resource-constrained settings.

U. Ugwu, O. C. Ene · 0 citations
Open access Sep 2026

Association Between Geriatric Depression and Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Older Nigerian Adults: A Multicenter Cross‐Sectional Study

Older adults with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are at increased risk of psychological distress and reduced quality of life, yet evidence on depressive symptoms among older Nigerians with MSDs remains limited. This study aimed to examine the prevalence and predictors of clinically significant depressive symptoms amo...

U. Ugwu, Cordelia Chinonyerem Ugwu, Chuka Mackson Jones et al. · 0 citations
Sep 2026

Status of dementia care among healthcare practitioners in Nigerian tertiary hospitals: a cross-sectional study.

Although many healthcare practitioners are involved in dementia care, gaps in perceptions, attitudes, and structural support persist and interventions should focus on targeted training, system strengthening, and policy reform to improve dementia care outcomes.

U. Ugwu, O. C. Ene · 0 citations
Aug 2026

Association between educational attainment and diabetes self-management, glycemic control, and health outcomes among older Nigerian adults with type 2 diabetes.

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE This study investigated how educational disparities affect self-management practices, glycemic control, and diabetes-related health outcomes among older adults living with type 2 diabetes in Nigeria. Findings were interpreted to identify implications for geriatric nursing practice, education, resea...

A. N. Obayi, O. O. Ilo, O. C. Ene et al. · 0 citations

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