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A. K. Nkporbu

Publications (4)

A Systematic Review of Pattern and Prevalence of Cannabis Use among Transporters and Associated Road Traffic Accidents

A. K. Nkporbu & P. C. Stanley · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2023

Background: Cannabis (marijuana), while being prohibited in many countries, is the most commonly used illicit drug worldwide (WHO, 1997).  "Cannabis-impaired driving" refers to the impairment brought on by 9-tetrahydrocannabinol's (THC) cognitive and psychomotor effects, which ha...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2023/v19i3372

Does Psychoactive Substance Use Affect Academic Performance of Medical Students? A Systematic Review

A. K. Nkporbu & P. C. Stanley · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2023

Background: The use of illicit drugs, alcohol, and tobacco is very common among medical students. Problems related to substance usage are currently of concern on a global scale. Despite this, the condition is frequently misdiagnosed because students attempt to conceal their issue...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2023/v19i2371

Pattern of Childhood and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry Disorders Associated with Obstetric Complications in University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH)

A. K. Nkporbu & K.I. Green · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2020

Background: Obstetric complications tend to affect the immature brain which may cause or predispose to neurological or psychiatric disorder(s) in childhood or adolescence. Aim: To determine the pattern and prevalence of childhood and adolescent neuropsychiatric disorders associat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2020/v18i830227

Prevalence and Pattern of Mental Illness among School Age Children Seen at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital: A Six Year Study

A. K. Nkporbu & B. A. Alex-Hart · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2020

Background: A sound mental health in school age children is critical for good academic achievements and a better transition from childhood to adulthood. The increasing prevalence of mental illness in school age children, especially the adolescents, is of great public health conce...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2019/v13i3-430113