Introduction: Paediatric hydrocephalus is gradually becoming an emerging public health problem in Africa including Nigeria, largely because of the challenges patients face in accessing comprehensive healthcare, with delayed hospital presentation being predominantly common. This r...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2026/v28i4855
Introduction: Cerebral palsy (CP) is a common neurologic disorder, particularly in the developing countries where the aetiological factors are preventable. The aim of this study is to determine the pattern of Cerebral palsy among children in Port Harcourt. Methods: A one year ret...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i531304
Introduction: Febrile convulsion is defined as seizures occurring in children with fever in the absence of any brain pathology. It is usually a frightening experience for the caregivers and parents who in the bid to stop the seizure can apply harmful substances on the child befor...
Introduction: Nigeria is one of the countries where maternal and neonatal tetanus is still prevalent and as such a public health issue. In spite of campaign on maternal tetanus immunization, its safety and protection against tetanus, uptake has remained poor. Aim: This study is a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2019/v17i430171
Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is a leading cause of death in children but it is underdiagnosed and underreported in children. Objective: To determine the prevalence of pulmonary TB in children among presumptive cases of TB and to compare the diagnostic efficacy of different scree...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2019/v36i430149
Background: Despite efforts by the government to ensure that child labour is eradicated, children are still exposed to the menace of this abuse and other forms of abuse. This paper examined street hawking among children in Obio/Akpor L.G.A of Rivers State, Nigeria. Methodology: T...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2022/v43i1130626