Aluko Joel Ojo

@unilorin.edu.ng

Associate Professor, Faculty of Clinical Sciences
University of Ilorin

Aluko Joel Ojo


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Dr Joel O. ALUKO was born to the family of Late Chief Daniel Ajayi Aluko, and Late Chief (Mrs) Victoria Aluko in 1964. He is married to his royal Jewel; a beautiful, virtuous and industrious woman – Mrs Fragrance Atinuke Aluko, and the marriage is graciously blessed with divinely favoured and promising children.
He began his elementary education at Saint Paul’s Primary School, Iroko-Ekiti in Ijero LGA between 1972 and 1978. He proceeded for secondary education at Notre Dame Grammar School, Usi-Ekiti between 1979 and 1984. Dr Joel Aluko started his nursing career in 1985 at the School of Nursing, Akure, Nigeria and graduated in 1988.
Through sheer determination and an unwavering thirst for knowledge, he ascended the ranks; earning his Bachelor's (BNSc.), and Master's (M.Sc.) degrees in General Nursing, and Maternal & Child Health Nursing, respectively from the prestigious Premier University - University of Ibadan. His ground-breaking Doctoral degree ( in Midwifery was awarded by

EDUCATION

C. UNIVERSITY EDUCATION (with dates starting with latest) From To
University of the Western Cape, South Africa 2012 2016
University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria 2010 2012
University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria 2008 2010
University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria 2003 2007
SECONDARY OR TECHNICAL EDUCATION (with dates starting with latest)
Prospects Secondary School, Akure, Ondo State 1999 2000
Notre Dame Grammar School, Usi Ekiti, Ekiti State 1979 1984

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Maternity and Midwifery, General Nursing, Nursing
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Scholar Citations

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Scopus Publications

  • Effect of Educational Intervention on Non-Pneumatic Antishock Garment Application Skills Among Midwives in Ilorin-West, Nigeria
    Texila International Journal of Public Health, 2025
  • Assessment of Body Image Satisfaction and Self-Esteem among University Students in Ilorin Kwara State, Nigeria
    Olayinka A. Aluko Onasoga
    Texila International Journal of Public Health, 2025
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  • Effectiveness of Nurse-led Educational Intervention in Preparing Youth Corps Members as Change Agents for Skin Cancer Prevention in People with Albinism
    Joel Aluko, Eunice Atiba, Olayinka Abolore Onasoga, Precious Ikeoluwa Owaboye, U. N. Jibril
    Texila International Journal of Public Health, 2025
    People with albinism face a significantly higher risk of developing skin cancer due to their genetic condition. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a nurse-led educational intervention in improving skin cancer prevention knowledge among youth corps members in Ogbomoso, Nigeria. A quantitative, one-group pre-post-test design was employed. The study included 111 youth corps members selected through purposive sampling. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire before and after a nurse-led educational intervention. The intervention consisted of comprehensive modules covering skin cancer prevention, photo-aging signs, and sociocultural aspects of albinism. Data analysis utilized descriptive and inferential statistics. Pre-intervention results showed that 83.8% of participants had poor knowledge of skin cancer prevention, while 16.2% demonstrated good knowledge. Post-intervention, those with poor knowledge decreased to 68.5%, while good knowledge increased to 31.5%. Recognition of regular healthcare visits as a preventive measure improved from 16.2% to 20.7%. Understanding of the ABCDE mnemonic for melanoma diagnosis increased from 11.7% to 21.6%. Significant differences were found between pre and post-intervention knowledge (p=0.0001) and understanding of albinism-related social challenges (p=0.004). The nurse-led intervention effectively improved youth corps members' knowledge of skin cancer prevention in albinism, though knowledge gaps persist. Continuous, comprehensive educational initiatives are recommended to enhance understanding and support for people with albinism.
  • Promoting breast health among female adolescents: a comparative analysis of the effects of two didactic tools on knowledge and practice regarding breast self-examination in Southwest Nigeria
    Eunice Oluwakemi Ogunmodede, Dolapo Emmanuel Ajala, Joel Ojo Aluko, Rafiat Ajoke Anokwuru, Titilope Abisola Awotunde, et al.
    BMC Cancer, 2024
  • Student nurses’ practices and willingness to teach relatives breast self-examination in Nigeria
    Joel O. Aluko, Olayinka A. Onasoga, Regis R. Marie Modeste, Odinaka B. Ani
    Health SA Gesondheid, 2024
    Background Breast cancer is the most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer-related death for women worldwide. Breast self-examination (BSE) is an essential, low-cost, and simple tool for detecting breast cancer early. Employing the idea of ‘charity begins at home’ by involving student nurses in teaching BSE to relatives will improve early detection. Aim To assess nursing students’ practice and willingness to teach BSE to their relatives. Setting A college of nursing and midwifery in one state under North-Central Nigeria. Methods A cross-sectional descriptive design was employed. Through incidental sampling technique 197 respondents were selected from the first to the third year. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential analyses, with a p-value of 0.05 were conducted. Results Respondents indicated where they learned about BSE. There were 98.5% respondents who had heard about BSE, and 89.8% of them had good practice of BSE. However, a quarter did not teach BSE to relatives. There were no statistically significant associations noted. Conclusion Most of the nursing students were aware of BSE and knew how to perform it, although a quarter did not teach BSE to their relatives. Therefore, it may be necessary to sensitise nurses to cultivate the habit of teaching BSE to relatives and women in the community. Contribution It is crucial to provide nurses with the skills and knowledge required to carry out BSE effectively, as well as teach women how to perform it on themselves, to improve breast cancer detection rates in Nigeria.
  • Effect of nursing intervention on women's knowledge about pregnancy problems and utilization of obstetrics care services in Edu, Kwara State, Nigeria
    Umar N. Jibril, Arimiyau A. Sanusi, Abdullahi N. Adamu, Joel O. Aluko, Emmanuel E. Anyebe, et al.
    International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, 2024
  • Pain Experience and Coping Strategies Employed by Women in Labor in a Secondary Health Facility in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
    Onasoka, Olyinka A
    Texila International Journal of Public Health, 2022
    Labour pain experience is distinctive and complex, and women use various coping strategies to cope with it. Hence, this study attempted to explore pain experience and coping strategies employed by women in labor in a secondary health facility in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. A qualitative exploratory research design was used, and a purposive sampling technique was used to select a total of ten (10) mothers who delivered within 48hours in the healthcare facility. A total of three FGD sessions were conducted, each had between 3 and 4 participants. The semi-structured interview guide was used for data collection, and the data were analyzed using content analysis. The women who participated in this study were between 20 and 42years of age, and they perceived labour pain differently. Some of the women described labour pain as very painful; others said the pain is normal, while some said the pain cannot be compared with anything. The study revealed that younger women who are primiparous perceived labor pain as more severe than the multiparous women. All the participants said that birth information and instructions received from the midwives, as well as the presence of caring midwives, help to relieve labour pains and consequently influence their pain experience(s) positively. The coping strategies used varied among participants, and deep breathing techniques, relaxation, and vertical positions were the major coping strategies used. Therefore, the provision of adequate labour information on coping strategies and the presence of caring midwives influenced the labour experience(s) positively.
  • Human health hazard of elemental concentrations in soils of Epe: an implication of gold mining in Nigeria
    J. A. Oke, O. P. Faromika, J. O. Aluko, S. R. Oke
    International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 2020
  • Return for prenatal care and childbirth services among Nigerian women using primary health care facilities
    Joel Ojo Aluko, Regis Rugira Marie Modeste, Oluyinka Adejumo, Rhoda Anthea
    Nursing Open, 2020
    AimThe study assessed the return for prenatal care and childbirth services among Nigerian women using primary health care facilities.DesignA descriptive cross‐sectional approach was employed for the study.MethodsA total of 730 participants randomly recruited systematically from 21 purposively selected primary health care facilities in Ibadan, Nigeria were studied. A questionnaire and a checklist were used for data collection. The collection of data spanned three months (April to June, 2014). The data were analysed descriptively and inferentially while the results were presented in frequency tables.ResultsThe women's mean age was 28 ± 5.3 years. Out of the 730 women studied, 92.6% received prenatal care. The mean difference between the number of prenatal care registration and the number of childbirths was 76.5. Poor environmental hygiene of facilities, statistically significant cost of services and non‐availability of 24‐hr service were implicated for dissatisfaction with care received by the women and consequent poor return rate for childbirth.
  • Theoretical knowledge and psychomotor skill acquisition of basic life support training programme among secondary school students
    Israel Olatunji Gabriel, Joel O. Aluko
    World Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2019
    BACKGROUND The aim of the study is to evaluate the theoretical knowledge and psychomotor skill acquisition of basic life support (BLS) by a group of secondary school students in Nigeria pre and post BLS training. METHODS This was quasi-experimental study design with 210 participants. They were taught on adult BLS and all the participants practiced BLS on a Resusci-Anne manikin immediately after the training. Data were collected using American Heart Association (AHA) structured questionnaire and psychomotor skills checklist for BLS at baseline, and post BLS training. RESULTS The pre-training knowledge score was 1.9±1.4. This increased after the BLS training to 11.4±2.4, and the mean difference between the pre and post BLS training scores was 9.48571. Pre-training psychomotor skill score was 0.00±0.00, this increased to 8.9±1.9 after the training, and the mean difference was 8.90000. The knowledge and psychomotor skill difference between pre and post BLS training was significant (P<0.000).CONCLUSION: Most Nigerian secondary school students were not knowledgeable about BLS. Therefore, there is need for the creation of more awareness among the students.
  • Manpower capacity and reasons for staff shortage in primary health care maternity centres in Nigeria: A mixed-methods study
    Joel O. Aluko, Rhoda Anthea, R. R. Marie Modeste
    BMC Health Services Research, 2019
  • Compliance with intermittent preventive treatment during pregnancy among postpartum women in Ibadan, Nigeria.
    African Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences, 2014
  • Utilization of insecticide treated nets during pregnancy among postpartum women in Ibadan, Nigeria: A cross-sectional study
    Joel O Aluko, Abimbola O Oluwatosin
    BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2012
  • Pattern and outcome of antenatal care among women attending a Catholic mission hospital in Ibadan, Nigeria.
    African Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences, 2008

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Prevalence and Predictors of Postpartum Depression among Mothers in a Tertiary Health Facility in a North-Central State of Nigeria
    AR Odetundun, JO Aluko, SD Agbaje, SO Omoniyi, RO Olorunmonu, ...
    2026
  • Effect of Zinc and Phenylalanine Supplementation on Birth Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
    EVV Igu, EO Osuala, JO Aluko, AJ Oborolo, C Eleke
    IPS Journal of Public Health 5 (4), 373-382 , 2025
    2025
  • Effect of an educational intervention on knowledge, attitude, and self-efficacy of child sexual abuse prevention among parents in Ogun State, Nigeria
    CA Ogunleye, J Aluko, RO Oyedele, TE Opaleye, EO Omitogun, ...
    medRxiv, 2025.08. 07.25333253 , 2025
    2025
  • Incidence Of Hypertensive Disorders Among Pregnant Women In Port Harcourt Metropolis, Rivers State, Nigeria
    JO Onolunosen, F Anacletus, J Aluko
    Journal of Public Health and Toxicological Research 3 (1), 121-128 , 2025
    2025
  • Effect of educational intervention on non-pneumatic anti-shock garment application skills among midwives in Ilorin-West, Nigeria.
    JO Aluko, OT Jos, A Owolabi, RI Fadare, OA Onasoga
    2025
  • Perceived Determinants of Willingness to Implement Task Shifting of Nursing Procedures in Selected Healthcare Institutions, Ilorin
    UN Jibril, U Olubori, AO Joel, AI Mulikat, OO Olayinka, JO David, AK Kadri, ...
    Jordan Journal of Nursing Research 4 (2) , 2025
    2025
  • Effect of Nurse-led Education Intervention on Knowledge about Health-seeking behaviours and Willingness to Prevent Eye Problems among Residents in Ilorin
    UN Jibril, JO David, OS Kayode, IA Mulikat, AO Joel, OA Olayinka, ...
    Jordan Journal of Nursing Research 4 (4) , 2025
    2025
  • Impact of Cervical Cancer Screening Education on Knowledge, Attitude, and Willingness to Uptake HPV Self-Sampling in Delta State
    PU EBUNU, BM Ohaeri, EN EZEKIEL, JO ALUKO
    Journal: Texila International Journal of Public Health 13 (4) , 2025
    2025
  • Determinants of Antenatal Exercise among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic in Owo, Ondo State
    UN Jibril, AM Adenike, DT Grace, AO Joel
    Texila International Journal of Medicine , 2025
    2025
  • Lived Experiences Of Unmarried Pregnant Adolescent Girls Attending Primary Health Care In Port Harcourt, Rivers State
    GE Uhuegbulem, I Yarhere, J Aluko
    Journal of Public Health and Toxicological Research 2 (2), 79-85 , 2024
    2024
  • Promoting breast health among female adolescents: a comparative analysis of the effects of two didactic tools on knowledge and practice regarding breast self-examination in …
    EO Ogunmodede, DE Ajala, JO Aluko, RA Anokwuru, TA Awotunde, ...
    BMC cancer 24 (1), 1183 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 13
  • Prevalence and outcome of puerperal sepsis among mothers in Nigeria: a five-year retrospective study
    GB Ogbeye, AO Ojo, DB Olawade, JO Aluko, DT Esan
    Women and Children Nursing 2 (3), 68-73 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 4
  • Student nurses’ practices and willingness to teach relatives breast self-examination in Nigeria
    JO Aluko, OA Onasoga, RR Marie Modeste, OB Ani
    Health SA Gesondheid 29, 2494 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 6
  • Determinants of compliance with routine antenatal medications among pregnant women in Lagos, Nigeria
    TE Oshinyemi, OA Oluwatosin, OB Edet, JO Aluko, MOA Adeyemo
    African Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health 18 (1), 1-10 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Effect of nursing intervention on women’s knowledge about pregnancy problems and utilization of obstetrics care services in Edu, Kwara state, Nigeria
    UN Jibril, AA Sanusi, AN Adamu, JO Aluko, EE Anyebe, MA Ibraheem, ...
    International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences 20, 100706 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 2
  • Evaluation of Quality of Maternal Health Services in Selected Primary Health Centers in Rivers State
    KA Aliche, J Aluko
    IPS Journal of Public Health 3 (1), 37-45 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 1
  • MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH NURSING I
    JO Aluko, OA Onasoga, SK Olubiyi
    2023
  • Beta-HCG levels and ovarian ultrasonography results among non-pregnant women of reproductive age in Port Harcourt, Nigeria
    CC Agonsi, F Anacletus, J Aluko, C Eleke, J Samuel
    medRxiv, 2023.07. 05.23292265 , 2023
    2023
  • Assessing levels of anxiety and Psychological Distress among Pregnant Women in a South-west State of Nigeria: A descriptive Cross-sectional, Exploratory Study
    EE Anyebe, SK Olubiyi, UN Jibril, JO Aluko, MA Ibraheem, A Oyekunle
    Adv Appl Sci Res 14, 106 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 1
  • Effects of Health Education Intervention Programme On Health Seeking Practices and Treatment Preferences for Mothers of Under-Five Children with Febrile Illness in Ogbomoso
    JO Aluko, SO Olajide, JA Badmus, YO Makinde, AO Olajide, OI Olabisi
    IJNMH 9 (3), 12-28 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 1

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Utilization of insecticide treated nets during pregnancy among postpartum women in Ibadan, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study
    JO Aluko, AO Oluwatosin
    BMC pregnancy and childbirth 12 (1), 21 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 91
  • Manpower capacity and reasons for staff shortage in primary health care maternity centres in Nigeria: a mixed-methods study
    JO Aluko, R Anthea, RR Marie Modeste
    BMC health services research 19 (1), 10 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 69
  • Caregiver burden among informal caregivers of women with breast cancer
    IO Gabriel
    Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research 15 (3), 11384-11392 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 49
  • Focused antenatal care: Re-appraisal of current practices
    TE Oshinyemi, JO Aluko, OA Oluwatosin
    International journal of nursing and midwifery 10 (8), 90-98 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 42
  • Theoretical knowledge and psychomotor skill acquisition of basic life support training programme among secondary school students
    OI Gabriel, JO Aluko
    World Journal of Emergency Medicine 10 (2), 81 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 32
  • Awareness, knowledge and practices of breast cancer screening measures among female postgraduate students of a Nigerian Federal University: a cross-sectional study
    JO Aluko, MF Ojelade, CO Sowunmi, OA Oluwatosin
    African journal of medicine and medical sciences 43 (Suppl 1), 79 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 16
  • Pattern and outcome of antenatal care among women attending a Catholic mission hospital in Ibadan, Nigeria.
    JO Aluko, A Oluwatosin
    African Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences 37 (3), 231-238 , 2008
    2008
    Citations: 16
  • Promoting breast health among female adolescents: a comparative analysis of the effects of two didactic tools on knowledge and practice regarding breast self-examination in …
    EO Ogunmodede, DE Ajala, JO Aluko, RA Anokwuru, TA Awotunde, ...
    BMC cancer 24 (1), 1183 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 13
  • Influence of social media use on sexual behaviour of undergraduate students in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
    O Onasoga, J Aluko, N Adegbuyi, O Filade, H Shittu
    Interdisciplinary Journal of Education 3 (2), 112-122 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 11
  • Factors influencing initiation of antenatal care in Ibadan, Nigeria
    OA Oluwatosin, JO Aluko, A Onibokun
    African Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health 5 (4), 163-168 , 2011
    2011
    Citations: 11
  • Knowledge attitude and practice of breast self-examination in Nigeria: A 10 year systematic review
    EO Ogunmodede, JO Aluko, R Anorkwuru
    African Journal of Health, Nursing and Midwifery , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 10
  • Student nurses’ practices and willingness to teach relatives breast self-examination in Nigeria
    JO Aluko, OA Onasoga, RR Marie Modeste, OB Ani
    Health SA Gesondheid 29, 2494 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 6
  • Return for prenatal care and childbirth services among Nigerian women using primary health care facilities
    JO Aluko, RRM Modeste, O Adejumo, R Anthea
    Nursing open 7 (1), 91-99 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 6
  • Perception and acceptability of reusable menstrual pads among secondary school girls in Ilorin, Kwara State
    OA Onasoga, JO Aluko, RA Oyekale, A Mohammed-Ali
    Perception 8 (2), 1-9 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 5
  • Perception and acceptance of pre-marital fertility screening among final year students of college of health sciences at a university in North Central, Nigeria
    JO Aluko, OJ Makanjuola, FC Diorgu
    J Gynecol Res Obstet 7 (1), 001-004 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 5
  • Preventive Measures of Anemia in Pregnancy Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic in Ibadan, Nigeria
    MO AKINWAARE, CN OGUEZE, JO ALUKO
    Nursing & Primary Care 3 (4) , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 5
  • Awareness of breast cancer screening among female undergraduate students of University of Ibadan, Nigeria
    PO Adejumo, JO Aluko, OA Oluwatosin
    African Journal for the Psychological Study of Social Issues 11, 161-173 , 2008
    2008
    Citations: 5
  • Prevalence and outcome of puerperal sepsis among mothers in Nigeria: a five-year retrospective study
    GB Ogbeye, AO Ojo, DB Olawade, JO Aluko, DT Esan
    Women and Children Nursing 2 (3), 68-73 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 4
  • Knowledge and Practice of Menstrual Hygiene among Adolescent School Girls in Secondary Schools, Ijebu-Ode Local Government, Ogun State, Nigeria
    OS Ilusanmi, JO Aluko
    Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Science 9 (7), 67-73 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 4
  • Assessment of nutritiona l status of children 0-2years and associated factors in som e selected primary health centres in Osun State
    J Aluko, A Nimbe, E Udo, P Evans
    J Posit Psychol 7, 1-14 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 4