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· Geriatric Nursing· 0 citations
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.· International Journal of Ger...· 0 citations
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· Geriatric Nursing· 0 citations
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.· Geriatric Nursing· 0 citations
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