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Department of Family Medicine, University College Hospital Ibadan, Oyo State, Ibadan, Nigeria

Biography

Elijah Macharia is currently working at Department of Family Medicine, University College Hospital Ibadan, Oyo State, Ibadan, Nigeria. Elijah Macharia is research interests includes Cognitive conceptualization. Elijah Macharia serving as an editorial member and reviewer of several international reputed Journals. Elijah Macharia has successfully completed his Administrative responsibilities. Elijah Macharia has authored of many research articles/books related to Medicine.

Publications

• Research   
  Influence of Environmental and Psychosocial Factors on Functional Disability among Older Adults Attending a Geriatric Clinic in Ibadan, Oyo State, Southwest Nigeria
  Author(s): Olabisi Modupe Osimade*, Lawrence A. Adebusoye and Osiki O. Jonathan
  
  Background: Functional disability, a gradual decline in ability to perform major day to day activities is a major health issue in late life generating concerns all over the world. The function of the environment and inherent characteristics in older adults play a major role in determining the gradual and eventual effect of this decline. Previous studies had established the prevalence and associating co morbid factors of functional disability among the older population but very few studies explored the influence of psychological and environmental factors on functional disability in older adults. Method: The study is a cross sectional study with population comprising of consenting male and female patients aged sixty-five years and above who present at the Chief Tony Anenih Geriatric Centre within the stipulated time frame for the study. A tota.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2161-0487.20.10.380

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