The global burden of periodontal diseases is enormous with attendant health challenges especially in developing countries like Nigeria. This study assessed the risk factors associated with periodontal diseases in Orlu Local Government Area (LGA) of Imo State, Nigeria. This cros...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2018/44538
Background: Hand-washing, environmental sanitation and other hygienic practices are public health measures to prevent diarrhoea. This study assessed episodic diarrhoeal diseases and hygienic practices in Anambra State, Nigeria. Methodology: This was a descriptive cross-sectional...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2018/45109
Background: This study assessed the level of satisfaction of patients with TB implementation in selected DOTS accredited facilities. Methodology: A comparative cross-sectional analytic study involving rural and urban areas implementing DOTS for TB in Anambra State was done. A tot...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i530457
Aim: Several challenges have been hampering the DOTS strategy ranging from a paucity of staff, laboratory consumables and drugs among others. This study, therefore, assessed the challenges facing TB-DOTS implementation in Anambra State, Nigeria. Study Design: A cross-sectional an...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i230374
J. N. Egwurugwu, M. C. Ohamaeme, C. N. Ekweogu, E. E. Ngwu, P. C. Ugwuezumba, F. U. Ogunnaya, B. C. Azudialu, D. I. Izunwanne, P. Nwamkpa, M. U. Elendu & I. G. Eberendu·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2018
Background: Formalin exposure is common in our environment. This study assessed the effects of formalin inhalation on renal function and physical features of albino wistar rats. Materials and Methods: Thirty apparently healthy male albino wistar rats, weighing between 100-160 g,...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2018/44412