Background: Cervical cancer, primarily caused by persistent infection with high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV), continues to pose a substantial global health challenge. The disease burden is disproportionately elevated in sub-Saharan Africa, where inadequate access to preventive...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i31367
Background: Breast self-examination is one of the non-invasive methods of screening in which a woman looks at her breast for any unusual changes like lumps, distortions, or swellings. Despite the impact of breast self-examination in detecting breast cancer earlier, the vast major...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i71048
Ifeoma Nwadiuto, Adetomi Bademosi, Nduye Christie Tobin Briggs, Gbara Precious Karakpoa & Thankgod Efeelo Peaceful·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2026
Background: Sleep disturbances represent a critical yet under-addressed public health challenge among medical students globally, with particular significance in resource-constrained settings like Nigeria. These disturbances compromise cognitive function, academic performance, men...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i21357
This study highlights the profound impact of maternal health on offspring well-being through transgenerational effects, extending beyond direct genetic inheritance. It emphasizes epigenetic modifications, intrauterine environment, and maternal lifestyle factors, influencing fetal...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i7371
Background: Caesarean section (CS) is a major obstetric surgery done for pregnant women and is lifesaving. Aim: The study was aimed at reviewing CS at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH), to determine the prevalence, trend and indications, for improved manageme...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2021/v33i2331198