Prof. Fatai Adesina Maruf
Prof. Fatai Adesina Maruf is a PROFESSOR in MEDICAL REHABILITATION AND PHYSIOTHERAPY Department, Faculty Of Health Science And Technology in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Prof. Fatai Adesina Maruf, a lecturer in the Department of Medical Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy). I was an acting head of department from December 2013 to December 2015. Also, I was the Postgraduate Sub-Dean for the Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology from June 05, 2017 to September 09, 2021. I have research experience of over 18 years and academic experience of over 17 years. My areas of interest is Cardio-Pulmonary Physiotherapy, physical activity in health and disease.
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Address: | Medical Rehabilitation And Physiotherapy, Faculty Of Health Science And Technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY |
Department/Sub-Unit: | MEDICAL REHABILITATION AND PHYSIOTHERAPY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | University Of Ibadan. (Doctor of Philosophy, February, 2014) October, 2009 to January, 2014 BSc. Physiotherapy Physiotherapy |
| 2 | University Of Ibadan. (Master Degree, October, 2004) March, 2003 to October, 2004 MSc. Physiotherapy Physiotherapy |
| 3 | University Of Ibadan. (Bachelor Degree, May, 2000) November, 1995 to May, 2000 PhD Physiotherapy Physiotherapy |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Professor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2020 to Present |
| 2 | Reader, Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2017 to Present |
| 3 | Postgraduate Sub-Dean, Nnamdi Azikiwe University June, 2017 to October, 2021 |
| 4 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2014 to September, 2017 |
| 5 | - Acting Head of Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University September, 2014 to September, 2015 |
| 6 | Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University May, 2008 to September, 2014 |
| 7 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2006 to May, 2008 |
| 8 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University January, 2006 to September, 2006 |
Creative Output
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| 1 | Fatai Adesina Maruf; Jibril Mohammed. (2023, April), "Unmet Needs for Cardiac Rehabilitation in Africa: A Perennial Gap in the Management of Individuals with Cardiac Diseases", High Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Prevention |
| 2 | Fatai Adesina Maruf; Demelum Marylyn Ucheokoye. (2023, March), "Positive Impact of Leisure-Time Physical Activity on Cardio-Respiratory Fitness, Co-morbidity Level, Cardiovascular Health and Quality of Life among Midlife Adults: A Cross-Sectional of a Nigerian Population", BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation |
| 3 | Uchenna Prosper Okonkwo*, Joseph Onuwa Umunnah, Ebere Yvonne Ihegihu, Fatai Adesina Maruf, Emmanuel Chiebuka Okoye, Chukwuebuka Olisaemeka Okeke and C. (2021, March), "Availability And Utilization Of Personal Protective Equipment By Nigerian Physiotherapists During COVID-19 Pandemic", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 19, (Issue 2), pp 36-53 |
| 4 | Okoye EC, Akosile CO, Maruf FA, Onwuakagba C, Okoye PU, Ani KU. (2021, July), "Educational Intervention Guidelines For Falls And Fear Of Falling For Older Adults: a Low-Income Country’s Perspective", Ageing International, Vol. 47, pp 321-336 |
| 5 | An UK, Ibikunle PO, Useh S, Akosile CO, Maruf FA, Nwosu CC, Nwankwo MJ, Okoye EC, Mgbeojedo UG, Okafor CN, Akobundu UN. (2021, June), "A Systematic Review of Ankle Injury Epidemiology in Dance", African Journal of Health Sciences and Technology, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 142-155 |
| 6 | 2. Maruf FA, Odetunde MO, Okonkwo PU. (2020, January), "Associations Between Physical Activity Level And Blood Pressure: Varied And Graded Mediating Effects Of Obesity Indices In Schoolchildren", Cambridge University Press, Vol. 30, (Issue 1), pp 82-88 |
| 7 | 3. Makanjuola OJ, Chiejina EN, Maruf FA. (2020, February), "Effect Of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy On The Psychotic Symptoms Of People With Schizophrenia-associated Psychopathology In South-west Nigria.", Zenodo |
| 8 | 4. Okoye EC, Akosile CO, Maruf FA, Onwuakagba UI, Chukwuma VC. (2020, December), "Cross-cultural Adaptation And Validation Of Nigerian (Igbo) Version Of The Physical Activity Scale For The Elderly", Human Kinetics, Vol. 29, (Issue 4), pp 553-561 |
| 9 | 5. Odetunde MO, Binuyo OT, Maruf FA, Ayenowowon SO, Okonji AM, Odetunde NA, Mbada CE. (2020, December), "Development And Feasibility Testing Of Video Home Based Telerehabilitation For Stroke Survivors In Resource Limited Settings", Telerehab, Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 125-136 |
| 10 | 7. Akosile CO, Okonkwo CO, Maruf FA, Okoye EC. (2020, November), "Life Accomplishment, Social Functioning, And Participation Of South-eastern Nigerians With Lower Limb Amputation", Stichting Liliane Fonds, Vol. 31, (Issue 2), pp 52-76 |
| 11 | 6. Akindele M, Maruf F, Useh U, Ibrahim AA. (2019, January), "A Delphi Protocol For Designing A Culturally Appropriate Intervention For Nigerians With Excess Weight", Nigerian Medical Association, River State, Vol. 19, (Issue 4) |
| 12 | 8. Okonkwo UP, Ibeneme SC, Ihegihu EY, Egwuonwu AV, Ezema CI, Maruf FA, Okoye EC, Ibikunle OP, Ezekwu AO. (2018, January), "Effects Of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation In The Management Of Post-injection Sciatic Pain In A Non-randomized Controlled Clinical Trial In Nnewi, Nigeria", BMC, Vol. 18, (Issue 1) |
| 13 | 9. Okonkwo UP, Ibeneme SC, Ihegihu EY, Egwuonwu AV, Ezema CI, Maruf FA. (2018, May), "Effects of 12-month task-specific balance training on the balance status of stroke survivors with and without cognitive impairments in selected hospitals in Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria", Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation., Vol. 25, (Issue 5), pp 333-340 |
| 14 | O.H. Ugwu B. Kaka S.S. Maharaj F.A. Maruf. (2018, September), "Absence of influence of actual and perceived body sizes on self-reported quality of life and physical activity behaviour", African Journal for Physical Activity and Health Sciences., Vol. 24, (Issue 3) |
| 15 | Akosile CO, Mgbeojedo UC, Maruf FA, Okoye EC, Umeonwunka IC, Ogunniyi A. (2018, January), "Depression, functional disability and quality of life among Nigerian older adults: Prevalences and relationships", Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Vol. 74, pp 39-43 |
| 16 | 11. Maruf FA, Ojukwu CC, Akindele MO. (2017, October), "Perception, knowledge and attitude toward physical activity behaviour: implications for participation among individuals with essential hypertension", High Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Prevention, Vol. 25, pp 53-60 |
| 17 | Maruf FA, Chianakwana CC, Hanif S. (2017, December), "Perception, knowledge and attitude toward physical activity behaviour: implications for participation among pregnant women", Journal of Women's Health Physical Therapy, Vol. 41, (Issue 3), pp 145-153 |
| 18 | Maruf FA, Umunnah JO, Akindele MO. (2017, January), "Associations of constructs of Transtheoretical Model with Physical Activity Behaviour among Individuals with Essential Hypertension", Cardio-Pulmonary Physical Therapy Journal, Vol. 28, (Issue 1), pp 12-21 |
| 19 | Okoye EC, Awhen PA, Akosile CO, Maruf FA, Iheukwumere N, Egwuonwu AV. (2017, March), "Caregiver-proxy reliability of Igbo-culture-adapted Maleka Stroke Community Reintegration Measure: a validation study", Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation., Vol. 24, (Issue 6), pp 422-427 |
| 20 | Maruf FA, Akinpelu AO, Salako BL, Akinyemi JO. (2016, April), "Effects of aerobic dance on blood pressure on individuals with uncontrolled hypertension on two antihypertensive drugs", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 10, (Issue 14), pp 336-345 |
| 21 | Maruf FA, Muonwe C, Odetunde M. (2015, July), "Social Risk Factors for Falls among Rural Nigerian Community-Dwelling Older Adults", Geriatrics and Gerontology International, Vol. 16, pp 747-753 |
| 22 | 20. Maruf FA, Udoji NV. (2015, May), "Prevalence and socio-demographic determinants of overweight and obesity in a Nigerian population", Journal of Epidemiology, Vol. 25, (Issue 7), pp 475-481 |
| 23 | Akosile CO, Odidika FJ, Okoye EC, Adegoke BOA, Maruf FA, Oderinde AA, Kehinde AO, Raji NO. (2014, July), "Physical function, fear of falling, occupational status and falls in a Nigerian older adult sample.", Ageing International, Vol. 40, pp 327-337 |
| 24 | Maruf FA, Akinpelu AO, Salako BL. (2014, June), "A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Effects of Aerobic Dance Training on Blood Lipids among Individuals with Hypertension on a Thiazide", High Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Prevention, Vol. 21, pp 275-283 |
| 25 | Maruf FA, Ibikunle PO, Raji NO. (2014, May), "Relationships between Transtheoretical Model Stages of Change, Decisional Balance, Self-Efficacy and Physical Activity Level among Nigerian Market Vendors", American Journal of Health Promotion, Vol. 28, (Issue 5), pp 118-126 |
| 26 | Maruf FA, Salako BL, Akinpelu AO. (2014, June), "Can Aerobic Exercise Complement Antihypertensive Drugs to Achieve Blood Pressure Control in Individuals with Essential Hypertension?", Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine, Vol. 15, (Issue 6), pp 456-462 |
| 27 | Maruf FA, Aronu U, Chukwuegbu K, Aronu AE. (2013, October), "Influence of gender on prevalence of overweight and obesity in Nigerian schoolchildren and adolescents", Tanzanian Journal of Health Reseaerch, Vol. 15, (Issue 4), pp 247-251 |
| 28 | Maruf FA, Akinpelu AO, Salako BL. (2013, March), "Effects of aerobic exercise and drug therapy on blood pressure and antihypertensive drugs: a randomized controlled trial", African Health Sciences, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 1-9 |
| 29 | Maruf FA, Akinpelu AO, Salako BL. (2013, July), "Self-Reported Quality of Life before and after Aerobic Exercise Training in individuals with Hypertension: A Randomized-Controlled Trial", Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 209-224 |
| 30 | Akosile CO, Okoye CE, Adegoke BOA, Mbada CE, Maruf FA, Okeke IA. (2013, October), "Burden, health and quality of life of Nigeria stroke survivors.", Health Care Current Review, Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 31 | Maruf FA, Akinpelu AO, Udoji NO. (2013, May), "Differential Perceptions of Body Image and Body Weight among Adults of Different Socioeconomic Status in a Sub-Urban Population", Journal of Biosocial Science, Vol. 46, (Issue 3), pp 279-293 |
| 32 | Maruf F.A., Ezenwafor NV, Moroof SO, Adeniyi AF, Okoye EC. (2013, December), "Physical Activity Level and Adiposity: Are They Associated with Primary Dysmenorrhea in School Adolescents", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 17, (Issue 4), pp 167-174 |
| 33 | Maruf FA, Akinpelu AO, Nwankwo MJ.. (2012, December), "Perceived Body Image and Weight: Discrepancies an Gender Differences among University Undergraduates", African Health Sciences, Vol. 32, (Issue 1), pp S62-S70 |
| 34 | Maruf FA, Ogochukwu UN, Dim PA, Alada ARA. (2012, June), "Absence of sex differences in systolic blood pressure and heart rate responses to exercise in healthy young adults.", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 27, (Issue 1), pp 95-100 |
| 35 | Akinpelu AO, Maruf FA, Adegoke BOA. (2006, December), "Validation of Yoruba translation of World Health Organization Quality of Life Short Form (WHOQOL-BREF)", African Journal of Medicine & Medical Sciences, Vol. 35, pp 417-424 |
| 36 | Adegoke BOA, Ogwumike OO, and Maruf FA. (2004, May), "Oral temperature and cardiovascular responses of apparently healthy subjects to passive and active warm up", African Journal of Biomedical Research, Vol. 7, pp 51-57 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
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| 1 | Awardee: "The African Doctoral Dissertation Research Fellowships (ADDRF) Award" (August, 2010 to January, 2014). Completed sponsored grant by African Population and Health Research Centre |