Background: Treatment adherence is critical for achieving favourable clinical outcomes in sexually transmitted infection (STI) care. Studies in Nigeria have consistently identified educational attainment, marital status, and the type of STI (particularly gonorrhoea) as predictors...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2026/v15i2203
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: Cervical cancer remains a leading cause of cancer-related death among women in sub-Saharan Africa, yet screening uptake in rural Nigeria is critically low. This study determined the uptake and determinants of cervical cancer screening among women in rural communities...
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Research Article10.9734/irjo/2026/v9i2223
Background: Cervical cancer remains a leading cause of cancer‑related mortality among women in Sub‑Saharan Africa, yet screening coverage remains critically low, particularly in rural Nigeria. This study assessed the barriers to cervical cancer screening and identified predictors...
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Research Article10.9734/aorj/2026/v9i1140
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
Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) cause substantial morbidity and adverse reproductive outcomes, yet population‑representative data from high‑burden settings like Rivers State, Nigeria, remain scarce. This study estimated the prevalence and correlates of curable...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2026/v15i2200
Background: Male involvement in birth preparedness and childhood immunization improves maternal and child health outcomes but remains underutilized in sub-Saharan Africa. Comparative rural‑urban data from Nigeria's South‑south region are scarce. This study compared male involveme...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1200
Background: Incomplete childhood immunization remains a major public health challenge in rural Nigeria, driven by both caregiver- and health system-related factors. This study assessed the determinants of complete childhood immunization using a community volunteer-driven interven...
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Research Article10.9734/aji/2026/v9i1189
Background: Hypertension is the leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality globally, with a rising burden in sub-Saharan Africa. This study assessed ten-year trends in hypertension prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control in Rivers State, Niger...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcd/2026/v8i1150
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
Ifeoma Nwadiuto, Adetomi Bademosi, Nduye Christie Tobin Briggs, Gbara Precious Karakpoa & Thankgod Efeelo Peaceful·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2026
Background: Sleep disturbances represent a critical yet under-addressed public health challenge among medical students globally, with particular significance in resource-constrained settings like Nigeria. These disturbances compromise cognitive function, academic performance, men...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i21357