Abidemi Okechukwu
University of Arizona
12 Papers
Abidemi Okechukwu is an academic researcher from University of Arizona. The author has contributed to research in topics: Medicine & Biology. The author has an hindex of 3, co-authored 5 publications.
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Papers
Medical cannabis for the reduction of opioid dosage in the treatment of non-cancer chronic pain: A systematic review
Babasola O. Okusanya,Ibitola O. Asaolu,John E. Ehiri,Linda Jepkoech Kimaru,Abidemi Okechukwu,Cecilia Rosales +5 more
TL;DR: Although medical cannabis’ recognized analgesic properties make it a viable option to achieve opioid dosage reduction, the evidence from this review cannot be relied upon to promote MC as an adjunct to opioids in treating non-cancer chronic pain.
Hair Stylists as Lay Health Workers: Perspectives of Black Women on Salon-Based Health Promotion
Kelly N. B. Palmer,Abidemi Okechukwu,Namoonga M Mantina,Forest Melton,Nidal Kram,Jennifer Hatcher,David G. Marrero,Cynthia A. Thomson,David O. Garcia +8 more
TL;DR: The extent to which hair stylists influence their Black female clients and clients’ preferences for their stylist’s role in salon-based health promotion programming are explored to inform future development of acceptable salon- based, stylist-led health promotion programs that partner stylists with health experts to deliver health promotion.
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Formative Qualitative Research: Design Considerations for a Self-Directed Lifestyle Intervention for Type-2 Diabetes Patients Using Human-Centered Design Principles in Benin
Halimatou Alaofè,Abidemi Okechukwu,Sarah Yeo,Priscilla Magrath,Waliou Amoussa Hounkpatin,John E. Ehiri,Cecilia Rosales +6 more
TL;DR: The acceptability and community perceptions of a self-directed lifestyle program for T2D patients in Cotonou, southern Benin are examined to provide a deeper understanding of potential diabetes self-management participants’ needs and concerns.
Qualitative research on maternal care access among Arabic-speaking refugee women in the USA: study protocol
TL;DR: This paper delineates a qualitative study protocol to explore the experiences of Arabic-speaking refugee women in the USA when accessing maternal care and employs two qualitative research methods; in-depth interviews and ‘go-along’ interviews with Arabic- speaking refugee women.
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