Email:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Alternate Email Address 1:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Alternate Email Address 2: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Alternate Email Address 3: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Biography: Isaac O. Dipeolu Dr Isaac Oluwafemi Dipeolu is a Senior Lecturer and a mid-career researcher with an academic background in education, social and behavioural sciences with specialised training in health research ethics. He joined the Department of Health Promotion and Education, Faculty of Public Health, the University of Ibadan, in July 2012. He holds master and doctoral degrees in Public Health (Health Promotion and Education) from the University of Ibadan. His doctoral thesis focused on child health. He earned another Master of Social Science (MSocSci) degree in Health Research Ethics from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. Dr Dipeolu has over 15 years of experience in academics and agency-funded projects and collaborated with others in research such as HIV/AIDS, maternal, child and adolescent health, health communication, mHealth and eHealth, artificial intelligence and malaria. He has led several community-based research or consultancy projects funded by local and international agencies. His research interest includes maternal, child and adolescent health, health research ethics, behaviour change communication and health systems. He is a recipient of scholarships and fellowships. Oluwafemi is a fellow of the African Doctoral Dissertation Research Fellowship (ADDRF) and the Prof. James Hakim Leadership Development Program (JHLDP). He is also a scholar of the South African Research Ethics Training Initiatives. Oluwafemi is a member of some learned societies, has participated in many international conferences, and has papers published in reputable peer-reviewed journals. He is serving the department, faculty and university in various administrative capacities. He was a former Sub-Dean, Postgraduate, Faculty of Public Health and currently the Acting Head, Department of Health Promotion and Education. In the long-term perspective, he hopes to be a scholar in health research ethics, pioneering innovative research and proposing policies and evidence-based programmes. Oluwafemi enjoys workouts in the gym, swimming, snooker, chess, table tennis, listening to music, and travelling in his leisure time. Completed Research 1. Effect of mobile-phone reminder text messages on mothers’ knowledge and completion of routine immunisation in rural areas of Oyo State, Nigeria. 2013 to 2016 2. Mobile Phone Reminder Messages for Uptake and Completion of Basic Childhood Immunisations by Mothers in six Geo-Political Zones, Nigeria. 2017 to 2019 3. Social Mobile to Educate, Connect and Empower Alumni from Selected Nursing Institutions in Oyo and Osun states of Nigeria. 2016 to 2019 4. Baseline Evaluation of Yoruba-Language Radio Serial Dramas. May 2019 to September 2019 In progress 1. Researching intelligent chatbots as healthcare coaches in selected health facilities in Oyo State offering antiretroviral therapy (ART) services 2. Artisan Health Services to Reduce Health Hazards and Work-related Illnesses Selected Publications Book 1. Ajuwon A. J., Odetola T. D., Dipeolu I. O. Oluwasola O. D., Akande S. O. and Olaleye O. S. (2020). Manual for the Development and Educational Use of WhatsApp Mobile Instant Messaging Application. College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Printed by APRILIMAGINATION, Lodge, Oke-Ado, Ibadan, Nigeria. ISBN: 978 - 978 - 310 - 650 – 6 Chapters in Books already published 1. Dipeolu O. (2014). Community Health Services. In Oshiname F. O., Olaitan O. L., Ogunwale A. O. (eds) Emerging and Re-Emerging Issues in Health Promotion for Healthy Living. Barayok Publication, Ogbomoso, Nigeria. pp 261-274. ISBN 978-37125-8-6 2. Dipeolu I. O. (2022). New Approaches for Improved Service Delivery in Rural Settings. In Bacha U. (ed) Rural Health. [Online First], IntechOpen, ISBN 978-1-83969-371-7. DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.101705. Journal Articles 1. Pimmer, C., Brühlmann, F., Odetola, T. D., Dipeolu, O., Gröhbiel, U., and Ajuwon, A. J. (2018). Instant messaging and nursing students' clinical learning experience. Nurse Education Today, Vol. 64, pg 119-124 CLICK HERE. 2. Odetola, T. D., Oluwasola, O., Pimmer, C., Dipeolu, I. O., Akande, S. O., Olaleye, O. S. Gröhbiel, U. and Ajuwon, A. J. (2018). Theory-practice gap: The experience of Nigerian nursing students. Africa Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, 20, No 1. 13 pgs CLICK HERE . 4. Pimmer, C., Brühlmann, F., Odetola, T. D., Dipeolu, O., Oluwasola, D. O., and Ajuwon, A. J. (2019). Facilitating Professional Mobile Learning Communities with Instant Messaging. Computers & Education, 128, pg 102–112 CLICK HERE . 5. Oyewole O. E., Dipeolu I. O., Ajuwon G. A. and Odetola T. D. (2019). Blueprint for Health Literacy: Population education, community health innovation. African Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences. 48, Suppl. 1. pg 125-131v CLICK HERE. 6. Oyewole O. E., Akpamu U. and Dipeolu I. O. (2019). Involvement of Pastors’ Wives in Educating Nursing Mothers on Childcare Practices in Ibadan North Local Government Area, Nigeria. African Journal of Biomedical Research. Vol. 22, No 2. pg 145-150 CLICK HERE. 7. Oladepo O., Dipeolu O. and Oladunni O. (2019). Nigerian rural mothers’ knowledge of routine childhood immunisations and attitudes about use of reminder text messages for promoting timely completion. Journal of Public Health Policy. Vol. 40, No 4. pg 459–477 CLICK HERE. 8. Adewole, D. A. and Dipeolu, I. O. (2019). Assessment of design and challenges in the implementation of State Supported Health Insurance Scheme in a South West State, Nigeria. African Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Vol. 48. No 4. pg 493-505 9. Kinyoki, D. K., Ross, J. M., Lazzar-Atwood, A. Dipeolu, I. O. et al. (2020). Mapping local patterns of childhood overweight and wasting in low- and middle-income countries between 2000 and 2017. Nature Medicine. Vol. 26. pg 750–759 CLICK HERE. 10. Oyewole O. E., Todowede C. M. and Dipeolu I. O. (2020). Knowledge, perception and child care practices among adolescent mothers in Ibadan Metropolis, Nigeria. European Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine. Vol 18, No 3. pg 176-184 CLIKE HERE. 11. Jegede A., Ajayi I., Akintola S., Falade C., Dipeolu I. O., Cadmus S., Ajala A., Olaifa A., Olatoye O. and Akinyemi O. (2020). Ethical issues in the COVID-19 pandemic control preparedness in a developing economy. Pan African Medical Journal. 35 (Supp 2) No. 95. 4 pgs 10.11604/pamj.supp.2020.35.2.23121 CLICK HERE. 12. Oladepo O., Dipeolu O. and Oladunni O. (2020). Outcome of Reminder Text Messages Intervention on Completion of Routine Immunisation in Rural Areas, Nigeria. Health Promotion International. 36:765–773 doi: 10.1093/heapro/daaa092 CLICK HERE 13. Wiens, K. E., Hay, S. I., Reiner Jr, R. C. Dipeolu I. O. et al. (2020). Mapping geographical inequalities in oral rehydration therapy coverage in low-income and middle-income countries, 2000–17. Lancet Global Health. Vol. 8, No 8. pg e1038-e1060.CLICK HERE (20)30230-8/fulltext. 14. Deshpande, A., Miller-Petrie, M. K., Lindstedt, P. A., Baumann, M. M., Johnson, K. B., Blacker, B. F., Dipeolu I. O. et al. (2020). Mapping geographical inequalities in access to drinking water and sanitation facilities in low-income and middle-income countries, 2000–17. The Lancet Global Health. Vol 8 No 9. pg e1162-e1185. DOI: CLICK HERE (20)30278-3 15. Sbarra, A. N., Rolfe, S., Nguyen, J. Q., Earl, L., Galles, N. C., Marks, A., Dipeolu I. O. et al. (2020). Mapping routine measles vaccination in low- and middle-income countries CLICK HERE. 16. Pimmer, C., Brühlmann, F., Odetola, T. D., Dipeolu, O., Oluwasola, O., Jäger, J., & Ajuwon, A. J. (2021). WhatsApp for mobile learning. Effects on knowledge, resilience and isolation in the school-to-work transition. The Internet and Higher Education, 50, 100809. 17. Okareh O. T., Dipeolu I. O., Alaba O. Kyomuhendo C. (2021). Assessing health and education in the context of COVID-19 pandemic. African Journal of Sustainable Development. 11 (1): 85-115. CLICK HERE 18. Adebola P. E, John-Akinola, Y. O. and Dipeolu I. O. (2021). Sexual contents in music videos and associated risky sexual behaviour among undergraduate students in a Nigerian university. Ibadan Journal of Sociology. 12: 48-65 CLICK HERE 18. Bhattacharjee, N. V., Schaeffer, L. E., & Hay, S. I., Dipeolu, I. O. et al. (2021). Mapping inequalities in exclusive breastfeeding in low-and middle-income countries, 2000–2018. Nature Human Behaviour, 1-19 CLICK HERE. 19. Kinyoki D., Osgood-Zimmerman A. E, Bhattacharjee N. V, Kassebaum N. J., Hay S. I. . . Dipeolu I. O. . . . (2021). Anemia prevalence in women of reproductive age in low- and middle-income countries between 2000 and 2018. Nature Medicine CLICK HERE. 20. Akinyemi J. O., Dipeolu O. , Adebayo M. A., Gbadebo B. M. Ajuwon G. A., Olowolafe T. A., Adewoyin Y. and Odimegwu C. O. (2022). Social consequences of COVID-19 on fertility preference consistency and contraceptive use among Nigerian women: insights from population-based data. Contraception and Reproductive Medicine. 7:14 CLICK HERE. Technical Reports and Monographs 21. Oladepo O., Jegede A. S., Adeoye B. W. Oladepo O. and Dipeolu I. O. (2009). Organisational and regulatory functions of the Nigerian Patent Medicine Vendor’s Association. How can it be used to improve malaria management? Policy Brief. No 02. CLICK HERE. 22. Oladepo O., Jegede A. S., Adeoye B. W. and Dipeolu I. O. (2009) The Potential Role of Patent Medicine Vendors Associations in the Provision of Quality Anti-malarial Drugs to the Poor. CLICK HERE. 23. Oladimeji Oladepo, A. Ajuwon, M. Titiloye, O. Olley, P. Osamor, O. Dipeolu, F. and Fagbamigbe. (2012). A Study of the Role of Patent Medicine Vendors (PMVs) in the Informal Anti-Malarial Market in Nigeria. Report. Future Health Systems Consortium, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. MAJOR CONFERENCES ATTENDED WITH PAPERS READ (IN THE LAST 5 YEARS) 1. Dipeolu I. O. Training Members of Research Ethics Committees in Six States 2. Ministries of Health, Southwest Nigeria Reviewing Research Ethics Protocols (Planned Study). South African Research Ethics Training Initiative (SARETI) African Health Research Ethics Symposium (AHRES), held at the Protea Marriott Hotel Hilton, Hilton, South Africa, 29–31 January 2018. 3. Offorjieke C. J. and Dipeolu O. (2021). Attitudinal Disposition towards Mandatory Premarital HIV Testing for Intending Couples among Unmarried Christian Youths in Ibadan North East Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria. 7th International Bioethics Forum, held at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria, December 8-10, 2021 4. Nakkudu H. and Dipeolu I. O. (2022). Smartphone Addiction and Perceived Health Effects among Students of the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. 2nd The Ibadan Public Health Conference, held at Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria, Jericho, Ibadan, Nigeria. 27 – 29 June 2022 CURRENT STUDENTS Masters Level Session of entry – 2020/2021 - Research proposal in the Department of Health Promotion and Education Faculty of Public Health, University of Ibadan in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Master of Public Health (MPH) 1. Ayomo Folakemi Esther. Perceived Health Challenges associated with eLearning Platforms and Coping Mechanisms among Students at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. 2. Aladekugbe Adesola Ayotunde. Prevalence and Factors Influencing Alcohol Intake amongst Commercial Drivers in Ibadan Metropolis, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. 3. Bolarinwa Elizabeth Oluwadamilola. Knowledge, Perception Of And Attitude Towards Preconception Care Services Among Male Civil Servants In Abeokuta South Local Government Area, Ogun State. 4. Oyasope Beatrice Tomisin. Knowledge, Risk Perception and Uptake of Hepatitis B Vaccine among Youths qin Ido Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria. 5. Oladoye Samson O. Breakfast Consumption Pattern, Perceived Work Performance, and Health-related Quality of Life among High School Teachers in Osogbo Local Government Area, Osun State, Nigeria. 6. Majiyagbe Tolulope O. Factors Influencing COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake and Hesitancy among Students of University of Ibadan, Oyo State. 7. Akinrinbola Tomilayo Omolewa. Perception towards the Paradigm Shift on Contraceptives from Women to Men among Stakeholders on Family Planning. 8. Alabi Adenike Kaosarat. Awareness and Prevention of Anaemia in Pregnancy among Pregnant Women attending Antenatal Clinic at Ring Road State Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo-State. 9. Okafor Patrick. Medication Adherence Factors in Selected Glaucoma Patients from a Public Eye Clinic in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. 10. Ajayi Rachael. Prevalence and Factors Influencing Use of Mobile Phones While Driving among Private Drivers in Ibadan Metropolis, Oyo State. Nigeria. 11. Kehinde Julius Oluwadare. Assessment of Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices and Nutritional Status of Children (0-23 months) in Ibadan South Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria. PREVIOUS STUDENTS Session of entry – 2018/2019 - Research Projects submitted to the Department of Health Promotion and Education Faculty of Public Health, University of Ibadan, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Master of Public Health (MPH) 1. Offorjieke Chinonye Jovita (2021). Attitudinal Disposition Towards Mandatory HIV Testing for Intending Couples among Unmarried Christian Youths in Ibadan North East Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria. 2. Nakkudu Hajara Bitrus (2021). Smartphone Addiction and Perceived Health Effects among Students of the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. 3. Abutu Victoria Onyechi (2021). Barriers to Men’s Participation in Antenatal Clinic and Post-Partum Child Care in Akinyele Local Government Area, Ibadan Nigeria 4. Faniyan Moyinoluwalogo M. (2021). Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Working Class Mothers Towards Exclusive Breastfeeding in South West Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria. 5. Ajayi Oluwadamilola I. (2021). Knowledge and Practice of Menstrual Hygiene among In-School and out-of-school Adolescent Girls In Lagelu Local Government Area, Ibadan 6. Omogiate Ann Iziegbe (2021). Knowledge and Perception on Use of Male Contraceptive among Men in Akinyele Local Government Area, Oyo State 7. Erinle Olaide Rebecca (2021). Knowledge, perception, and utilisation of female condoms among postgraduate students in the university of Ibadan, Oyo State. 8. Ajayi Tolulope O. (2021). Preparedness towards menopause among women of reproductive age in Akinyele Local Government Area, Ibadan, Oyo State. 9. *OMAME Joseph Benjamin (?). Knowledge and perception on the use of the mobile phone to improve antenatal care among health workers in Fagge Local Government Area, Kano State (Uncompleted) Masters Level Session of entry – 2017/2018 - Research Projects submitted to the Department of Health Promotion and Education Faculty of Public Health, University of Ibadan, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Master of Public Health (MPH) 1. Orintunsin Pelumi Tosin (2021). Knowledge, Attitude and Preventive Practices against Osteoporosis among Women of Reproductive Age in Ibadan North East Local Government Area, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria 2. Fagoroye Miracle Oluwatimilehin (2021). Knowledge and Preventive Practices of Anaemia among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care in Ibadan South East Local Government Area, Oyo State 3. Kehinde Ayodeji Mayowa (2021). Cyber-Bullying Experiences and Coping Strategies among Celebrities in Ibadan Metropolis, Oyo State, Nigeria 4. Lawal Saudat (2021). Self-Medication Knowledge, Attitude and Practice among Male Artisans in Sabo Community, Ibadan North Local Government Area, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria 5. Mesagan Ibukunoluwa Comfort (2021). Barriers to Accessing Health Care Services and Coping Strategies among People with Hearing Impairments in Ibadan Metropolis, Oyo State 6. Agbede Victor Olumide (2021). Utilisation of Sexual and Reproductive Health Information and Services among Female Adolescents with Hearing Impairment In Ibadan North Local Government Area, Ibadan He enjoys workouts in the gym, swimming, playing snooker, chess, table tennis, and piano, listening to music, and travelling in his leisure time.Profile
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