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Adaptation of evidence-based approaches to promote HIV testing and treatment engagement among high-risk Nigerian youth
(Public Library of Science, 2021-10) Kuhns, L. M.; Johnson, A. K.; Adetunji, A.; Kuti, K. M.; Garofalo, R.; Omigbodun, O.; Awolude, O. A.; Oladeji, B. D.; Berzins, B.; Okonkwor, O.; Amoo, O. P.; Olomola, O.; Taiwo, B.
Nigeria has the second highest number of people living with HIV (PLWH) globally, and evidence- based approaches are needed to achieve national goals to identify, treat, and reduce new infections. Youth between the ages of 15–24, including young men who have sex with men (YMSM), are disproportionately impacted by the Nigerian HIV epidemic. The purpose of this study was to inform adaptation of evidence-based peer navigation and mHealth approaches (social media outreach to promote HIV testing; short messaging service text message reminders to promote HIV treatment engagement) to the local context within iCARE Nigeria, a multi-phase study designed to investigate combination interventions to promote HIV testing and care engagement among youth in Nigeria. Methods To elicit expert and community perspectives, a local group of advisors from academia, community, and governmental sectors provided feedback on intervention adaptation, which then informed a series of focus groups with stakeholders in Ibadan, Nigeria. Focus group data were collected over a period of three days in December of 2018. Participants in focus groups included YMSM and HIV-positive youth in care ages 16–24, and HIV service providers from local AIDS service organizations (ASO). Groups were stratified by HIV serostatus, gender, and stakeholder type. Focus group sessions were conducted using a semi-structured interview guide, audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using a content analysis approach. Results Local experts recommended intervention adaptations specific to the status of peer navigators as volunteers, peer characteristics (slightly older age, high maturity level, HIV/YMSM status), and intervention characteristics and resources (low navigator to peer ratio; flexible matching by demographic and social characteristics; social media platforms and content). Five focus group discussions with stakeholders, including 27 participants were conducted to elicit feedback on these and other potential adaptations. Youth participants (n = 21) were mean age 20 years (range = 16–24); 76% HIV-positive, 76% men and 48% MSM. Service providers (n = 6) represented both HIV prevention and care services. Participants across stratified subgroups reported largely positive perceptions and high perceived acceptability of both mHealth and peer navigation strategies, and echoed the recommendations of the advisory group for volunteer-based navigators to promote altruism, with a low navigator peer ratio (1:5). Participants emphasized the need to incorporate minimal mobile data use strategies and popular social media platforms among YMSM (e.g., Facebook, Grindr) for widespread access and reach of the interventions. Conclusions In Ibadan, Nigeria, stakeholders support the adaptation of combined mHealth and peer navigation strategies to promote HIV testing and care engagement among high-risk youth. Recommended adaptations for the local context reflect concerns about the feasibility and sustainability of the intervention and are expected to improve accessibility and acceptability.
Adaptation of evidence-based approaches to promote HIV testing and treatment engagement among high-risk Nigerian youth
(Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2021) Kuhns, L. M.; Johnson, A. K.; Adetunji, A.; Kuti, K. M.; Garofalo, R.; Omigbodun, O.; Awolude, O. A.; Oladeji, B. D.; Berzins, B.; Okonkwor, O.; Amoo, O. P.; Olomola, O.; Taiwo, B.
Background Nigeria has the second highest number of people living with HIV (PLWH) globally, and evi- dence-based approaches are needed to achieve national goals to identify, treat, and reduce new infections. Youth between the ages of 15–24, including young men who have sex with men (YMSM), are disproportionately impacted by the Nigerian HIV epidemic. The purpose of this study was to inform adaptation of evidence-based peer navigation and mHealth approaches (social media outreach to promote HIV testing; short messaging service text message reminders to promote HIV treatment engagement) to the local context within iCARE Nigeria, a multi-phase study designed to investigate combination interventions to promote HIV testing and care engagement among youth in Nigeria. Methods To elicit expert and community perspectives, a local group of advisors from academia, com- munity, and governmental sectors provided feedback on intervention adaptation, which then informed a series of focus groups with stakeholders in Ibadan, Nigeria. Focus group data were collected over a period of three days in December of 2018. Participants in focus groups included YMSM and HIV-positive youth in care ages 16–24, and HIV service providers from local AIDS service organizations (ASO). Groups were stratified by HIV serostatus, gender, and stakeholder type. Focus group sessions were conducted using a semi-structured interview guide, audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using a content analy- sis approach. Results Local experts recommended intervention adaptations specific to the status of peer naviga- tors as volunteers, peer characteristics (slightly older age, high maturity level, HIV/YMSM status), and intervention characteristics and resources (low navigator to peer ratio; flexible matching by demographic and social characteristics; social media platforms and content). Five focus group discussions with stakeholders, including 27 participants were conducted to elicit feedback on these and other potential adaptations. Youth participants (n = 21) were mean age 20 years (range = 16–24); 76% HIV-positive, 76% men and 48% MSM. Service providers (n = 6) represented both HIV prevention and care services. Participants across stratified subgroups reported largely positive perceptions and high perceived acceptability of both mHealth and peer navigation strategies, and echoed the recommendations of the advisory group for volunteer-based navigators to promote altruism, with a low navigator- peer ratio (1:5). Participants emphasized the need to incorporate minimal mobile data use strategies and popular social media platforms among YMSM (e.g., Facebook, Grindr) for widespread access and reach of the interventions. Conclusions In Ibadan, Nigeria, stakeholders support the adaptation of combined mHealth and peer navi- gation strategies to promote HIV testing and care engagement among high-risk youth. Rec- ommended adaptations for the local context reflect concerns about the feasibility and sustainability of the intervention and are expected to improve accessibility and acceptability.
Appropriate Curriculum for the 21st Century Lawyer
(Cinnamon Press International, Port Harcourt, 2010) Lokulo-Sodipe, J. O.; Olomola, O.
For close to five decades, law faculties and the Nigerian Law School teaching has relied on an education model that focuses on theory, providing minimal opportunity for students to learn and apply the practical problem-solving skills critical to becoming a competent lawyer in real world settings. Modern learning theory provides direction, and the tools are available for improving the legal education system to prepare students for the practice of law. The perspectives and recommendations in this article are presented with the intent of encouraging discussion about the future of legal education in Nigeria. This article is broadly divided into five sections i. e. concept analysis, history of legal education, Pre-NUC; the era of NUC; era of Clinical legal cum NUC and finally proposals for developing an ideal curriculum for legal education in Nigeria. The first section provides an overview of the history and status of legal education. The second section discusses the learning theory and how the profession has fared. It provides answers to criticism as it addresses curriculum, teaching, faculty, and affordability. With high optimism for the future of the profession and the legal education system, I invite you to consider and deliberate on the issues raised in this paper. It is not only possible, but essential, to create a Legal Education for the 21st Century. It is remarkable to state that traditionally, lawyers and law teachers have been resistant to change, arguing that the profession is a noble and conservative one thus not allowing fpr any inference whatsoever. The dynamic reality and the challenges of 21st century legal practice require an equally dynamic and timely response. This paper has outlined one such response: i.e. proposing a workable curriculum for training 21st Century lawyers
Clinical legal education and cultural relativism- the realities in the 21st century
(Northumbria Law Press, 2014) Bamgbose, O.; Olomola, O.
‘Ubi jus ibi remedium’ is a Latin maxim that means ‘where there is a wrong, there is a remedy’. Human rights are expected to be universal and applicable to every human being. In reality not all rights guaranteed in the International Instruments are applicable in some African societies with different culture, religion and norms. Culture shapes the identity of people generally in Africa and elsewhere thus the issue of Cultural Relativism is germane to the very existence of people of African descent. International Convention and Instruments provide for Women’ Rights generally and particularly the Right to life. The experience in the Women’s Law Clinic (the clinic) of the University of Ibadan has shown the imbalance between Clinical Legal Education (CLE) and the realities in practice. This paper considers the cultural practices in some societies in Nigeria, the techniques of CLE adopted in the clinic and the challenges of the 21st Century.
Collaborating with other disciplines: best practice for legal clinics - a case study of the women’s law clinic, University of Ibadan Nigeria
(2013) Olomola, O.; Bamgbose, O.
There is a gradual shift in research towards a multi-disciplinary approach. This paradigm move is in compliance with globalization. According to Carla Mariano, the human service professions are facing problems so complex that no one discipline can possibly respond to them effectively. It has been noted that many clients in the Women’s Law Clinic (WLC) of the University of Ibadan not only have problems tagged as legal, but problems closely related to other disciplines such as psychology, sociology, medicine, counselling and social works. It was therefore so obvious that the clinic was not an island; it could not exist all alone and effectively find a holistic solution to the all embracing problems presented by the clients. The clinic therefore partnered with other departments/units to achieve its goals.
Community lawyering- An intervention of the University of Ibadan women's law clinic in the case of stray bullet killings at Arulogun Idi-omo community: A case study
(Nulai Nigeria, 2012) Olomola, O.; Olaleye, F.; Bamgbose, O.
The dynamics of street law community awareness: revisiting the syllabus of clinical education in Nigeria
(2016) Olomola, O.; Bamgbose, O.
Legal and contemporary issues on covid-19 in Nigeria
(2021) Olatunbosun, A. I.; Bamgbose, O. A.; Akintola, S. O.; Onakoya, O. O.; Lokulo-Sodipe, J.; Olomola, O.; Tafita, F.; Olaniyan, K. O.; Adewumi, A. A.; Byron, I. P.; Ochei, B. O.; Gbadegesin, O. A.
The effect of the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak on the legal landscape in Nigeria is diverse and multifaceted. Its effect has gone way beyond every conceivable outcome and has affected not only the health of the individuals in any given community and the health sector, but movement, travel, social interactions. businesses, and the day-lo-day lives of the Nigerian people. Adopting the sociological jurisprudence school of legal theory which recognizes the relationship betwixt and among law. society. technology. and accepted social culture, this paper charts the effect of Covid-19 on identified Segments of the legal landscape and the society viz: health. labor. tourism, criminal law. And procedure. family law. as presented by legal scholars in various legal subfields. A holistic approach lo resolving the legal issues brought about by covid-19 is recommended as the best foot forward such as; respecting the basic human rights of citizens would ensure that the vulnerable can access medical care: health data accumulated based on die pandemic is managed wise/y (and no! subject lo3abtise): defaulters of Covid-19 regulations are handled in a manner that reflects respect for die rule of law and due process: medical waste management is handled in such a way that it does not affect the community and result in die spread of disease, inter alia.