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B. M. Aya

Publications (5)

Knowledge, Attitude and the Use of Patient Package Inserts: Perspectives on Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy

B. N. Joseph, M. N. Nyam, B. M. Aya, U. O. Asiegbu, J. Bulus, D. M. Umar, S. I. Joseph, P. A. Damun, D. W. Dayom & M. L. P. Dapar · International STD Research & Reviews · 2017

Introduction: Patient package insert is an innovative tool capable of providing additional medication information in written form; it has the potential to promote adherence to antiretroviral medicines. Objectives: This study assessed the knowledge of respondents on antiretroviral...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ISRR/2017/35579

Usability of Medicine Package Inserts for Chronic Diseases: A Survey of the Pharmaceutical Market in Jos, Nigeria

B. N. Joseph, U. O. Asiegbu, B. M. Aya, M. N. Nyam, D. M. Umar, N. S. Jimam & M. L. P. Dapar · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2017

Background: The burden of illness is increasingly tending towards chronic diseases while medication adherence is often unsatisfactory. The patient information leaflet is one model that has the prospect to improve medication adherence. Improving the readability and content based v...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JPRI/2017/34603

Self-medication among Pregnant Women Attending Ante-natal Clinics in Jos-North, Nigeria

B. N. Joseph, I. J. Ezie, B. M. Aya & M. L. P. Dapar · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2016

Background: Self-medication in pregnancy is a great risk irrespective of consumer’s perceived knowledge about the safety of the medicine or previous use history. Aims: This study examined the extent of self-medication and its determinants among pregnant women attending ante-natal...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2017/28248

Community Pharmacy Based Model for HIV Care and Services: Attitudes and Perceptions of Practitioners in Jos, Nigeria

M. L. P. Dapar, B. N. Joseph, P. A. Damun, C. R. Okunlola, E. Ahmadu, B. M. Aya & P. N. Alphonsus · International STD Research & Reviews · 2019

Background: Differentiated care is an innovative multi-dimensional strategy for improving access to HIV care and treatment outcomes. However, its successful implementation depends on attitudes and perceptions of practitioners. Objectives: This study assessed the attitudes and per...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ISRR/2019/v8i230098

Assessment of Knowledge and Competencies of Community Pharmacists for Differentiated HIV Care and Services in Jos, Nigeria

M. L. P. Dapar, B. N. Joseph, P. A. Damun, C. R. Okunlola, P. N. Alphonsus & B. M. Aya · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2019

Background: Knowledge and competence of community pharmacists in HIV care, are essential for translating the goals of differentiated care into improved outcomes. Aims: To assess the knowledge and competence of community pharmacists in Jos, for differentiated HIV care and services...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2019/v29i330237