N. C. Ekeleme, C. E. Ijioma, N. A. Unachukwu, P. I. Ejikem, J. E. Areh, C. I. Ogwu, E. O. Jeffery, I. J. Esangbedo, A. C. Amuta, P. C. Ojiri, N. O. Amoji, O. E. Aminu-Ayinde, E. S. Amadi, N. Onyeukwu, I. O. Abali & A. I. Airaodion·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2023
Aim: Malaria, a life-threatening disease transmitted to humans by the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes, continues to be a significant public health issue, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. This study was aimed at understanding the attitudes and practices regarding...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i151462
Aim: To determine the common complaints and predisposing factors of low vision and blindness among adult ophthalmic patients in Abia State University Teaching Hospital, (ABSUTH), Aba, Nigeria. Study Design: A retrospective, descriptive study. Methodology: An institutional-based s...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2021/v15i130205
Background: Low vision and blindness are significant public health issues worldwide. They result in educational, occupational, and social challenges in the affected persons. Their care givers/ families are also severely affected. There is however limited data on the magnitude of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i830353
Aim: This study sought to investigate the haematological perturbations in HIV-positive patients undergoing antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Edo State, Nigeria. Methodology: This cross-sectional case-controlled study was conducted at the HIV clinic of the University of Benin Teachi...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2024/v13i1168
O. J. Orji, C. E. Ijioma, N. C. Ekeleme, V. U. Uduma, I. O. Abali, I. E. Okeji, T. C. Olusakin, O. O. Odufuwa, A. C. Onyeoguzoro, O. E. Aminu Ayinde, E. J. Maduku & A. I. Airaodion·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2023
Aim: This study investigated the correlation between respiratory symptoms and ventilatory function among car spray painters. Methodology: The study was a cross-sectional analytical study. The study population comprised car spray painters from various automobile workshops in Ibada...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i195156
C. E. Ijioma, I. O. Abali, N. C. Ekeleme, O. J. Orji, I. W. Uwalaka, I. E. Okeji, O. R. Omole, P. I. Ejikem, P. O. Nnemelu, D. U. Okeh, I. U. Okeke & A. I. Airaodion·Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice·2023
Aim: This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, practices, and challenges faced by primary healthcare workers in maintaining aseptic techniques in their workplace. Methodology: This study employed a cross-sectional, descriptive research design to assess the knowledge, at...
This research investigated the pre-operative ultrasonographic findings in cataract patients from a private eye clinic in South East Nigeria. The study comprised a total of 117 patients with an average age of 65±11.9, 56.4% of whom were male. Most patients (88%) had poor pre-opera...
Aim: This study aim to evaluate the characteristics and systemic risk factors of glaucoma in adult patients attending a private eye clinic in Aba, Nigeria. Methodology: This study is a hospital-based research which utilized a cross-sectional design to evaluate the characteristics...
Background: Uncorrected refractive errors (RE) are a major cause of visual impairment. They affect a large proportion of the population globally and have psychological and socio-economic effects on the individual, family and society. They could lead to poor quality of life. Aim:...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2022/v17i4369