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Name: Margaret O. AKINWAARE |
| Designation: Senior Lecturer |
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Faculty: Nursing Sciences |
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Department: Maternal and Child Health |
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Phone Number: +2348034242253 |
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Biography:
Margaret O. AKINWAARE, RN, RM, RPHN, Ph.D.
Margaret is a Registered Nurse, a Registered Midwife, a Registered Public Health Nurse, a Researcher, and a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Maternal and Child Health, Faculty of Nursing Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Her research areas of interest include: Midwifery, Maternal health (prenatal, perinatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care), Reproductive health (family planning), Women’s health, and HIV.
The long-term aim of her research is to improve maternal health in low and middle-income countries (LMICs), especially in Nigeria. She seeks to improve maternal health and pregnancy outcomes through her various research.
Her previous research focused on prenatal education and healthy behaviour in pregnancy. She focused on how prenatal education is an essential aspect of prenatal care that can improve pregnancy outcomes. This was based on the premise that ignorance of issues related to pregnancy and childbirth is a major factor promoting maternal death in Nigeria and other LMICs. She has also studied factors that influence the choice of place of birth among pregnant women and how the place of birth determines the availability of skilled birth attendants. Her previous study also included birth preparedness and complication readiness of pregnant women and how this influenced institutional delivery. Her recent research assessed the use of digital health in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV. Margaret is conversant with the use of both qualitative and quantitative research designs.
Margaret is a recipient of fellowship and grant awards such as; the Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) fellowship award, Policy Communication fellowship award, University of Ibadan Medical Education Program Initiative (UI-MEPI-J) mentor-mentee research grant, Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) conference grant, and NIH, Fogarty International Centre Global Health Consortium Fellowship Award. She has been trained in implementation research, grant writing, and policy communication for researchers. She has the expertise and motivation necessary to successfully carry out interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research projects and she has some peer-reviewed publications.
Margaret is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International - Honour Society of Nursing (STTI), she was the Secretary of the Implementation Committee of Oyo State Mandatory Continuing Professional Development Program (MCPDP) in collaboration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), she is a member of National Association of University Nursing Program (NAUNP), a member of International Union for the Scientific Study Population (IUSSP), a member of International AIDS Society (IAS), and American Society for Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH).
Her current aspiration is to develop herself in grant writing by applying for different grants related to her areas of research interest, as well as in policy communication. She also aspires to mentor younger faculty members and upcoming researchers in scientific research conduct and grant writing.
Research
Current Research and Capacity Building Projects including Grants
Title: Effect of digitalized antenatal education on prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV among pregnant women and recently delivered mothers in Southwestern Nigeria.
Funder: National Institute of Health, Fogarty International Centre, Global Health Consortium.
Brief Summary: Digital health has been proven to be effective in improving maternal health globally. However, the effectiveness of the use of digital health among the vulnerable population is yet to be ascertained. Therefore, this study assessed the effectiveness of digitalized antenatal education on the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV among pregnant women and recently delivered mothers. A quasi-experimental research design was adopted for the study. Pregnant women and recently delivered mothers who are receiving antiretroviral therapy in selected primary and secondary health facilities in Oyo and Ogun states were recruited to participate in the study. Ethical approval was received from the appropriate institutions before the commencement of data collection. Data analysis is ongoing.
Role: Principal investigator
Collaborators: Prof. Jonah Musa; Dr. Chizoma M. Ndikom
Completed Research
1. Perception of Nurses on factors contributing to puerperal sepsis among postnatal women in Ibadan.
2. Menstrual Hygiene Practices among Adolescents in Selected Secondary Schools around the University of Ibadan, Nigeria
3. Pregnancy outcomes among older women in Adeoyo maternity teaching hospital, Ibadan.
4. Knowledge and practice of breastfeeding duration among childbearing women attending infant welfare clinic in Akinyele local government of Oyo state.
5. Perception and pattern of antenatal clinic attendance among pregnant women attending Adeoyo maternity teaching hospital, Ibadan.
6. Knowledge, attitude and perception of pregnant women about social support during pregnancy in selected antenatal clinics in Ibadan, Oyo State
7. Perceived barriers and reported practice of infection control among clinical students of College of Medicine, University of Ibadan.
8. The preventive measures and knowledge of anemia in pregnancy among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Adeoyo Maternity Teaching Hospital, Yemetu, Ibadan, Oyo state.
9. Knowledge and perceived factors influencing teenage pregnancy among adolescents in selected secondary schools in the University of Ibadan community
10. Perception of risk and prevention of diabetes in pregnancy among pregnant women attending selected antenatal clinics in Ibadan north local government.
11. Fostering pregnant women’s birth preparedness and Complication readiness through goal-oriented prenatal in selected semi-urban areas of Ibadan, Nigeria
12. Prevalence, Status disclosure, and birth preparedness plan among pregnant women living with HIV and receiving antiretroviral therapy in Ibadan, Nigeria.
Publications
SELECTED PUBLICATION
1. Akinwaare MO, Oluwatosin OA, Uthman O, and Ike E. (2023). Women’s Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness in Nigeria: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. International Journal of Childbirth. 2023. 13: 2. http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/IJC-2022-0068
2. Akinwaare MO, Okanlawon FA, Popoola MA, Adetunji OO. (2023). Birth Preparedness Plans and Status Disclosure Among Pregnant Women Living with HIV Who are Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy in Ibadan, Southwest, Nigeria. Int J MCH AIDS. 2023. 12(1):e613. https://doi.org/10.21106/ijma.613
3. Oladipo IA, and Akinwaare MO. (2023). Trends and patterns of maternal deaths from 2015 to 2019, associated factors and pregnancy outcomes in rural Lagos, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study. Pan African Medical Journal. 2023;44(185). 10.11604/pamj.2023.44.185.37567
4. Akinwaare MO, Oluwatosin OA. (2023). Effect of goal-oriented prenatal education on birth preparedness, complication readiness and institutional delivery among semi-urban pregnant women in Nigeria: A quasi-experimental study. PLoS ONE 18(7): e0289414. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0289414.
5. Akintola TA, Akinwaare MO, Akingbade O. (2023). Perspectives on Male Involvement in Maternity Care among Male Postgraduate Students at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Africa Journal of Nursing and Midwifery. 15 pages. https://doi.org/10.25159/2520-5293/13559
6. Adeteye DE, Ndikom CM, Akinwaare MO, Dosumu TO. (2023). Factors influencing birth preparedness and complication readiness among post-natal women in selected primary health centers in Ibadan, Nigeria. European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences. (5) 4: 63-67. http://dx.doi.org/10.24018/ejmed.2023.5.4.1823
7. Akinwaare, M.O., Oluwatosin, O.A, and Adekola, O.A. (2022). Women and men’s perception of birth preparedness and complication readiness: a qualitative study in semiurban communities in Nigeria. African Journal of Nursing and Midwifery. Vol. 10 No. 3, pp1-8.
8. Tola YO, Akingbade O, Akinwaare MO, et al. Psychoeducation for psychological issues and birth preparedness in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review. Am J Obstet Gynecol Glob Rep 2022;XX:x.ex−x.ex.
9. Akinwaare, M.O., Oyebode, A.O., Brown, V.B., Ogunniran, A.A, and Adeleye, K.K. (2021). Content of Antenatal Education and Modalities of Delivery among Nurses in Oyo State, Nigeria. European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences. Vol. 3, No. 2 pp. 185-191.
10. Olajide, D.O., Akinwaare, M.O, and Ede N.A. (2021). Pregnancy Outcomes and Associated Factors among Older Women in Adeoyo Maternity Teaching Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria. International Journal of Caring Sciences. Vol. 14, No. 1, pp. 735-744.
11. Akintola, T.A., Akinwaare, M.O., and Ede N.A. (2021). Status of Hepatitis-B vaccination among clinical undergraduate students of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. European Modern Studies Journal Vol.5.No.6:1-9pp.
12. Akinwaare, O, Ejimofor N.O. and Ojewale, L.Y. (2020). Perception of risk and prevention of gestational diabetes mellitus among pregnant women in Ibadan, Nigeria. African Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health. Vol. 14, Issue 1.
13. Ekpe, A.P., Akinwaare, M.O. and Ede, N.A. (2020). Perception and pattern of antenatal clinic attendance among pregnant women in a state government maternity teaching hospital, Nigeria. International Journal of Nursing, Midwife and Health Related Cases. Vol.6, No.1, pp.1-19.
14. Akinwaare, M.O., Bello, K.O, and Ani, O. (2020). Perceived barriers, knowledge and reported practices of infection prevention and control among clinical nursing and medical students of a Nigerian University. International Journal of Infection Control Vol. 16, No. 4, pp. 1-9.
15. Akinwaare, M.O., Ogbeye, G.B. and Ejimofor, N. (2019). Social support during pregnancy among pregnant women in Ibadan, Nigeria. International Journal of Nursing, Midwife and Health Related Cases. Vol.5, No.1, 14-26.
16. Akinwaare, M.O., Ogueze, C.N. and Aluko, J.O. (2019). Preventive Measures of Anemia in Pregnancy Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic in Ibadan, Nigeria. Nursing & Primary Care. Vol. 3, No. 4, 1-5.
17. Aluko, J.O., Ajetunmobi, A.L. and Akinwaare, M.O. (2019). Assessment of maternity services available to clients in private health facilities in Sagamu Local Government, Ogun state. African Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences. Vol. 48, 175 – 182.
18. Akinwaare, M.O and Oluwatosin, A. (2019). Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Classes at Primary Health Center in Ibadan, Nigeria. Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol. 9, 1358-1364.
19. Adeleye, K.K., Akinwaare, M.O. and Adejumo P.O. (2019). Reproductive Plans and Utilization of Contraceptives Among Women Living With HIV. International Journal of Maternal and Child Health and AIDS. Vol. 8, Issue 2, 120-130.
20. Akinwaare, M.O. and Adejumo, P.O. (2015). Determinant of Choice of Place of Birth and Skilled Birth Attendant among Childbearing Women in Ibadan, Nigeria. African Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health. Vol. 9, No 3, 121 – 124.
Supervision
PREVIOUS STUDENTS
Masters Level(MSc.)
1. Exploration of facilitators and barriers of implementation of the eight-contact antenatal care model in healthcare facilities, Osun State. (Adebisio O.T.) 2023
2. Acceptability and factors associated with utilization of midwife-led maternity care among pregnant women and recently delivered mothers in Ibadan. (Philips, O.O.) 2023.
3. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) status awareness and uptake of self-testing among rural dwellers in Ibadan, (Omolewa-Ogunsola, M.T.) 2023
4. Exploration of barriers and facilitators of male involvement in reproductive health services among men and women in selected communities in Afikpo Local Government Area Ebonyi State. (Ohia, N.P.) 2023.
5. Predictors of Cesarean Birth among Pregnant Women who had Antenatal Care and those who did not at the University College Hospital. (Ishola, H.I.) 2024
6. Early infant diagnosis and adherence to PMTCT techniques among recently delivered mothers living with HIV in Ogbomoso Nigeria. (Adeomi, S.O.) 2022
7. Prevalence, patterns and feto-maternal outcomes among women with intrapartum obstetric complications referred to University College hospital , Ibadan. (Ariyo, F.Y.) 2022
8. Predictors and fetomaternal outcome of maternal near miss in selected hospitals in Ibadan. (Ogakerewor, O.M.) 2024.
PREVIOUS STUDENTS
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
1. Maternal deaths, associated factors and pregnancy outcome in Epe local government area of Lagos state – (OLADIPO I.A.) 2021.
2. Determinants of puerperal sepsis and maternal outcomes in the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo state – (OSAGIMO U.H.) 2021.
Grants
1. Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) Fellowship research grant. CARTA is jointly led by the African Population and Health Research Centre and the University of the Witwatersrand and funded by the Carnegie Corporation of New York (Grant No. G-19-57145), Sida (Grant No. 54100113), Uppsala Monitoring Centre, Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad), and by the Wellcome Trust [reference no. 107768/Z/15/Z] and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, with support from the Developing Excellence in Leadership, Training and Science in Africa (DELTAS Africa) programme.
2. University of Ibadan Medical Education Partnership Initiative – Junior faculty (UI-MEPI-J) Mentored Research grant. The project was supported by Award Number D43TW010140 from the Fogarty International Centre, NIH. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the Fogarty International Centre of the National Institutes of Health.
3. Havard University, Boston University, Northwestern University, and University of New Mexico (HBNU) Global Health Fellows Consortium. The Consortium is sponsored by the Fogarty International Centre, National Institutes of Health.
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Other Interest/Hobbies
I enjoy playing table tennis and solving mathematical puzzles. I am always excited to interact and play with figures. I enjoy listening to gospel songs during my relaxation times. I also like to sing and compose songs during my leisure period. I love having fun with my immediate family members, and sharing life experiences with my children so they to learn many moral lessons that can help them in coping with different life stressful events.
Also, I am always interested in organizing events in the community, as well as participating in community rallies or awareness programs. I enjoy talking to people and encouraging them to actualize their goals.