Dr. Joshua O. AKINYEMI

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	Name: Joshua O. AKINYEMI
	Designation: Reader
	Faculty: Public Health
	Department: Epidemiology and Medical Statistics
	Phone number: +2348077677427
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Biography:    

Dr Joshua Akinyemi holds a PhD in Medical Statistics/Demography and has expertise in medical biostatistics and statistical demography with special interest in demographic estimation and statistical modelling in areas such as mortality, reproductive/child health, communicable and non-communicable diseases. His interests also include regression decomposition; small area estimation techniques; and the burgeoning discipline of data science and allied topics such as statistical and machine learning. Dr Akinyemi has over fifteen years of teaching and research experience as an applied statistician. In addition to strong conceptualization skills, he is proficient in survey design and implementation, data management and analytical report writing. He extensive experience in advanced statistical modelling and multi-country analysis of complex nationally-representative household surveys. Dr Akinyemi is a recipient of several international fellowships including the Consortium for Advanced Research Training [CARTA] doctoral fellowship in 2010, CARTA postdoctoral fellowship and Wits University Research Council Postdoctoral fellowship in 2016 and 2017 respectively. He is biostatistician for several completed and on-going research projects in a wide range of health topics spanning cardiovascular diseases, HIV/AIDS, malaria and reproductive health. Dr Akinyemi has participated in many international conferences and have papers published in reputable peer-reviewed journals. He is a member of the International Union for the Scientific Study of Population (IUSSP), International Society for Clinical Biostatistics, International Epidemiological Association, Population Association of America among other professional organizations.

            

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Research

Current Research and Capacity Building Projects including Grants

1. Project Title: Social Capital, Health and Wellbeing in Rural Southwest Nigeria (SCHWellB)
Funder: CARTA Re-entry grant
Brief Summary: This study aimed to develop and validate a social capital scale for southwest Nigeria. We will also explore the relationship between social capital, health, and wellbeing among adults in rural areas. Data collection has been completed and analysis is underway
Role: Principal Investigator (PI)

2. Project Title: African Rigorous Stroke Epidemiological Surveillance (ARISES)
Funder: NIH
Brief Summary: This study aimed to design and implement an innovative stroke surveillance system in Ibarapa and Ibadan North Local Government Area. Baseline population census of the surveillance area have been conducted. The surveillance for stroke incidence is currently being implemented.
Role: Co-Investigator/Demographer Statistician

3. Project Title:  Development of a Package to Improve Hypertension Control among Adult Nigerians
Funder: TETFund
Brief Summary: In this three-phase project, a suit of intervention package was developed and its effectiveness for hypertension control is being tested in a cluster-randomized trial across three States in Nigeria. Baseline data has been collected and intervention is ongoing
Role: Co-Investigator/Biostatistician

Completed Research

1. Project Title: Tailored Hospital-based Risk Reduction to Impede Vascular Events After Stroke (THRIVES) Study.
Funder: NIH/NINDS
Role: Biostatistician 

2. Project Title:  Stroke Investigative Research and Educational Network (SIREN)
Funder: NIH/H3Africa/Wellcome Trust
Role: Biostatistician

3. Project Title: IBADAN Brain Bank Project.
Funder: College of Medicine, University of Ibadan.
Role: Co-investigator

4. Project Title: R24TW008878: 2015-2016
Funder: Medical Education Partnership Initiative in Nigeria (MEPIN) Mentored Research Award for study on
childbearing progression and proximate determinants of fertility among HIV positive women in Ibadan, Nigeria.
Role: Principal Investigator

5. Project Title: Fertility in the Era of HIV in Zamfara and Nigeria.
Funder: Guttmacher Institute, USA
Role: Co-investigator

6. Project Title: Fertility in the Era of HIV in Zambia and Nigeria.
Funder: Guttmacher Institute, USA
Role: Co-investigator

7. Project Title: Incidence of abortion and post- abortion related morbidities in Nigeria
Funder: Guttmacher Institute, USA
Role: Co-investigator

8. Project Title: Effect of child bearing progression and births interval on maternal and child health  in a rural setting in Ogun State, Nigeria.
Funder: Centre for Population and Reproductive Health, University of Ibadan
Role: Co-investigator

Publications

1. Adedini, S. A., and Akinyemi, J. O. Odimegwu, C. O. and Adewoyin, Y. (2022) Infant and Child Mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa: An overview of levels, determinants, interventions and updates on estimation techniques. Routledge Taylor and Francis. Click here.

2. Akinyemi, J. O., and Wandera, S. O/ Odimegwu, C. O. (2020) Family changes and their implications for child health outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa: A multivariate decomposition analysis. Springer. Clik here.

3. Akinyemi, J. O., Afolabi, R. F., and Awolude, O. A. (2020) Semi-parametric model for timing of first childbirth after HIV diagnosis among women of childbearing age in Ibadan, Nigeria. PLoS One. Click here. 

4. Akinyemi, J. O., Somefun, O., Olamijuwon, E. O., De Wet, N., and Odimegwu, C. O. (2020). How long was the honeymoon? Accelerated failure time model of spousal violence onset among women in sub-Saharan Africa. Women & Health. Click here. 

5. Ewemade, J., Akinyemi, J., and DeWet, N. (2020) The effect of child death on birth spacing in Nigeria. Journal of Biosocial Science. Click here.

6. Makinde, O. A., Odimegwu, C. O., Udoh, M. O., Adedini, S. A., Akinyemi, J. O., Atobatele, A., Fadeyibi, O., Sule, F. A., Babalola, S., and Orobaton, N. (2020) Death registration in Nigeria: a systematic literature review of its performance and challenges. Glob Health Action. Click here.

7. Odimegwu, C. O., Olamijuwon, E. O., Chisumpa, V. H., Akinyemi, J. O., Singini, M. G., and Somefun, O. D. (2020) How soon do single mothers have another child? A competing risk analysis of second premarital childbearing in sub-Saharan African countries. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. Click here. 

8. Ojagbemi, A., Akinyemi, J., Owolabi, M., Akinyemi, R., Arulogun, O., Gebregziabher, M., Akpa, O., Olaniyan, O., Salako, B., and Ovbiagele, B. (2020) Predictors and prognoses of new onset post-stroke anxiety at one year in black Africans. Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases. Click here. 

9. Ojagbemi, A., Akinyemi, J., Wahab, K., Owolabi, L., Arulogun, O., Akpalu, J., Akpalu, A., Ogbole, G., Akinsanya, C., Wasiu, A., Tito-Ilori, M., Adekunle, F., Lyrea, R., Akpa, O., Akinyemi, R., Sarfo, F., Owolabi, M., and Ovbiagele, B. (2020) Pre-Stroke Depression in Ghana and Nigeria: Prevalence, Predictors and Association With Poststroke Depression. Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology. Click here.

10. Yaya, S., Uthman, O. A., Kunnuji, M., Navaneetham, K., Akinyemi, J. O., Kananura, R. M., Adjiwanou, V., Adetokunboh, O., and Bishwajit, G. (2020) Does economic growth reduce childhood stunting? A multicountry analysis of 89 Demographic and Health Surveys in sub-Saharan Africa. BMJ Glob Health. Click here. 

11. Adebowale, A. S., Fagbamigbe, A. F., Akinyemi, J. O., Obisesan, K. O., Awosanya, E. J., Afolabi, R. F., Alarape, S. A., and Obabiyi, S. O. (2021) Situation assessment and natural dynamics of COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria. Scientific African. Click here. 

12. Akinyemi, J. O., Afolabi, R. F., and Awolude, O. A. (2021) The spread of COVID-19 outbreak in the first 120 days: a comparison between Nigeria and seven other countries BMC Public Health. Click here. 

13. Akinyemi, J. O., Afolabi, R. F., Awolude, O. A., and Bamgboye, E. A. (2021) Demography of remarriage and fertility desire among women receiving antiretroviral therapy in South West Nigeria. African Journal of AIDS Research. Click here.

14. Akinyemi, J. O., Eniade, O. D., Afolabi, R. F., and Awolude, O. A. (2021) Partner’s profile and unmet need for child limiting among women living with HIV in Ibadan, Nigeria. HIV & AIDS Review. Click here.

15. Akinyemi, J. O., and Odimegwu, C. O. (2021) Social contexts of fertility desire among non-childbearing young men and women aged 15–24 years in Nigeria. Reproductive Health. Click here. 

16. Eniade, O. D., Akinyemi, J. O., Yusuf, O. B., Afolabi, R. F., and Fawole, O. I. (2021) Effect of education on attitude towards domestic violence in Nigeria: an exploration using Propensity score methodology. International Journal of Statistics and Probability. Click here. 

17. Makinde, O. A., Akinyemi, J. O., Ntoimo, L. F., Ajaero, C. K., Ononokpono, D., Banda, P. C., Adewoyin, Y., Petlele, R., Ugwu, H., and Odimegwu, C. O. (2021) Risk assessment for COVID-19 transmission at household level in sub-Saharan Africa: evidence from DHS. Genus. Click here

18. Sarfo, F. S., Akinyemi, J., Akpalu, A., Wahab, K., Yaria, J., Adebayo, O., Komolafe, M., Obiako, R., Owolabi, L., Osaigbovo, G. O., Jenkins, C., Mensah, Y., Ogbole, G., Calys-Tagoe, B., Adebayo, P., Appiah, L., Singh, A., Fakunle, A., Uvere, E., Hemant, T., Balogun, O., Adeleye, O., Fawale, B., Abdulwasiu, A., Ogunjimi, L., Akinola, O., Arulogun, O., Donna, A., Ogah, O., Akinyemi, R., Ovbiagele, B., and Owolabi, M. O. (2021) Frequency and factors associated with post-stroke seizures in a large multicenter study in West Africa. J Neurol Sci.Click here.

19. Ajayi, I. O., Oyewole, O. E., Ogah, O. S., Akinyemi, J. O., Salawu, M. M., Bamgboye, E. A., Obembe, T., Olawuwo, M., and Sani, M. U. (2022) Development and evaluation of a package to improve hypertension control in Nigeria. Click here. 

20. Akinyemi, J. O., Agunbiade, M. O., Salawu, M. M., Eniade, O. D., Yaya, S., and Fawole, O. I. (2022) Perceptions of COVID-19 transmission risk and testing readiness in rural Southwest Nigeria. Scientif African. Click here.

21. Akinyemi, J. O., Dipeolu, O. I., Adebayo, A. M., 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 & Reproductive Medicine. Click here. 

22. Popoola, O., Ovbiagele, B., Arulogun, O., Akinyemi, J., Akinyemi, R., Uvere, E., Akpa, O., Salami, A., Taiwo, O., Olaniyan, O., Walker, R., Jenkins, C., and Owolabi, M. (2022) African Rigorous Innovative Stroke Epidemiological Surveillance: Protocol for a Community-Based Mobile-Health Study. Neuroepidemiology. Click here. 

Supervision

CURRENT STUDENT

S/N	Project Title	Student’s Name	Examining Body	Year of entry	Degree
1	Multistate modelling of parity progression among women living with HIV in Ibadan	Olagunju, Ahmed	University of Ibadan	2021	MPH
2	Hierarchical Multinomial Logit Model for future contraceptive use among Nigerian women	Olaiya,  Aminat	University of Ibadan	2021	M.Sc.
3	Structural Equation Modelling of Sickle Cell Trait among under-five children in Nigeria	Shabi, Ayodele	University of Ibadan	2021	M.Sc.
4	Structural Equation Modelling of Factors Associated with Discriminating Attitude towards Children Living with HIV in Nigeria”	Olanrewaju Abimbola	University of Ibadan	2022	M.Sc.
5	Development of joint seemingly unrelated regression and generalized additive model (SUR-GAM) for one-year clinical outcomes of stroke in South-Western Nigeria	Akinpelu, Pamela Kehinde	University of Ibadan	2021	PhD
6	Machine learning model for predicting adverse pregnancy outcomes among women living with HIV and Cardiometabolic disease	Eniade, Olanrewaju Davies	University of Ibadan	2021	MPhil/PhD
7	Ensemble machine learning algorithms for predicting human papillomavirus	Oke, Olamiposi Deborah	University of Ibadan	2021	PhD

PREVIOUS STUDENTS

S/N	Project Title	Student’s Name	Examining Body	Year of Completion of Study	Degree
1	Statistical Modelling of Long-Term Outcomes Up to Four Years Among Stroke Survivors in Abeokuta and Ibadan, Nigeria	Ogunde, Gabriel Damilare	University of Ibadan	2022	M.Sc.
2	Psychometric properties and factor structure of a social capital scale for adults in rural southwest Nigeria	Eyitayo-Daniel, Temotope	University of Ibadan	2022	M.Sc.
3	Machine learning model for the prediction of diabetes among adult Nigerians	Taiwo, Adedoyin Olalekan	University of Ibadan	2022	M.Sc.
4	Random intercept logit model for men’s attitude to wife beating in Nigeria	Kehinde, Oluwole Olasunmbo	University of Ibadan	2022	M.Sc.
5	Propensity score model of the relationship between under 5 death and uptake of healthcare for subsequent children in Nigeria	Oguntunde, Esther Oluwabunmi	University of Ibadan	2022	M.Sc.
6	Statistical Modelling of Preterm Birth among Women Receiving HIV Care at a Referral Facility in Lagos, Nigeria	Adedeji, Abimbola Modupe	University of Ibadan	2022	M.Sc.
7	Random intercept logit model for knowledge of mother-to-child transmission of HIV among men aged 15-59 years in Nigeria	Salawudeen, Fausat Olabisi	University of Ibadan	2022	M.Sc.
8	Model-based sub-population estimates of pregnancy related mortality rates and ratios from siblings’ survivorship history in Nigeria (2008 -2018)	BABAJIDE Opeyemi Oluwatosin		2021	PhD

Grants

Current Grant Funding

1. African Rigorous Innovative Stroke Epidemiological Surveillance (ARISES) Study

NIH-NINDS

The goal of the study is to deploy and validate a first-of-its-kind scalable integrated mHealth community-based interactive Stroke Information and Surveillance System (SISS) for reliable measurement and real-time tracking of the population burden of stroke; while simultaneously building sustainable capacity for improving stroke literacy, early presentation, and outcome in two pre-existing demographic surveillance sites

Role: Co-investigator/Biostatistician

 

2. Recruitment and Retention for Alzheimer’s Disease Diversity Genetic Cohorts in the ADSP (READD – ADSP) study

NIH

The overall goal of this proposal is to build a resource that greatly expands the representation of currently underrepresented African ancestry (African American (AA) and Africans (AF)) and Hispanic/Latinx (HL) individuals in AD genetic studies

Role: Co-investigator(co-Lead for Social Determinants of Health)

 

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Other Interest/Hobbies

During my free period, I enjoy listening to cool music and reflecting on the work of nature especially taking a walk round green vegetation with fresh unpolluted air. I also enjoy reading Christian literature and related materials for broader knowledge.