Introduction: Antenatal care (ANC) reduces maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality by enabling early detection of complications and promoting skilled birth attendance. Despite the presence of primary health care centres (PHCs) in Nigeria, utilisation remains inadequate, wit...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i2489
Background: Clinical epidemiology and health systems determinants shape HIV care outcomes, yet comparative data on facility types from urban South-South Nigeria remain limited. This study characterised both dimensions for HIV/AIDS care in Port Harcourt Local Government Area (PHAL...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2026/v47i81775
Background: Adolescent girls in sub-Saharan Africa are disproportionately affected by sexually transmitted infections (STIs), yet region-specific evidence on their knowledge and preventive behaviours remains limited. Aims: This study aimed to assess gaps in STI knowledge and prev...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2026/v17i8569
Background: Tuberculosis and HIV co-infection remain important public health challenges in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in rural settings where access to integrated care may be limited. This study assessed the association between HIV co-infection and tuberculosis treatment ou...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2026/v17i6555
Introduction: Malaria remains a leading cause of under-five morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. In Nigeria, despite effective artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT), timely initiation, adherence, and referral for childhood malaria are suboptimal, particularly in r...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2026/v47i31731
Background: Menstrual hygiene behaviour is crucial for women's reproductive health, yet evidence on its predictors among female undergraduates in Southern Nigeria is limited. This study assessed socio-demographic factors influencing menstrual hygiene behaviour among female medica...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i31364
Introduction: Lassa fever is a serious viral haemorrhagic disease prevalent in West Africa, causing considerable illness and death. Early detection at Primary Health Centres (PHCs) is essential for minimizing diagnostic delays and enhancing patient outcomes. This study aimed to i...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2025/v16i8476