Background/Aim: Internet addiction is an emerging social problem which has been linked with psychosocial dysfunctions. Adolescents are more vulnerable with high rise of internet use globally. Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is a common sleep disorder found in adolescents with...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2026/v38i36107
Introduction: Convulsions can be a sign of mild or severe illness. The causes are varied; it could be epilepsy, or from provoking causes including high fever, central nervous system (CNS) infections, metabolic disorders or use of illicit substances. This study is aimed at determi...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2026/v27i2737
Background: Sleep is a crucial part of an individual’s life and health. It is vital for the optimal growth and development of children; thus, an important factor for learning and academic achievement. This study is aimed at determining the predictors of sleep quality among adoles...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i31363
Background/Aim: Anti-seizure medications (ASMs) are often used as the first line of treatment for seizure control in children with epilepsy. The management of epilepsy can be significantly hampered by an adverse drug reaction, which is a risk factor for poor drug adherence. This...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrdes/2026/v9i1150
Background: We present the case report of a Nigerian child with Congenital insensitivity to pain (CIP), a rare genetic neuropathy. This report presents the history, diagnosis and management of the child, highlighting the difficulties in diagnosing this condition, and emphasising...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorrin/2025/v8i1143
Background: A cerebrovascular accident (stroke) is a medical emergency that can lead to irreversible brain damage or death. It is a cause of disability and poor quality of life among the paediatric population. This study aims to determine the clinical features and aetiology of st...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorrin/2025/v8i1135
Background: The global prevalence of intra-familial child sexual abuse (IF CSA) is uncertain because only a fraction of the incidence is ever reported. This study investigated the prevalence and characteristics of IF CSA among adolescents in Rivers State, Nigeria. Methods: This c...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i12734
Introduction: Breastfeeding, especially exclusive breastfeeding (EBF), is considered effective for children’s survival. The practice and duration of EBF still remain low. The aim of this study was to determine the pattern of breastfeeding and factors preventing EBF practicesamong...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2020/v20i230174
Introduction: Pneumonia is the leading cause of death among children, it accounts for 17.0% of under- five deaths in Nigeria yearly. The aim of this study is to determine the pattern of pneumonia among children in Port Harcourt. Materials and Methods: A 2year retrospective descri...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2019/v40i230225
Introduction: Malaria is a cause of mortality in African. Though preventable it has remained a public health issue in sub-Saharan Africa where more than 90% of all malaria cases occur. The study is intended to determine the perception of malaria transmission and prevention among...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v31i130278
Background: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) has significant links with anogenital neoplasia in both sexes. While Nigeria has implemented free HPV vaccination for girls aged 9–14, the program's sustainability and gender-specific focus remains a concern. This study assessed the knowledg...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1397
Introduction: Traditional or offline bullying is a wide spread phenonium recognized over the years as a serious public health issue. While we are still trying to curb the traditional bullying in schools, adolescents are now experiencing cyberbullying as the use of internet among...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2026/v23i1538
Introduction: Epilepsy is a common neurologic disorder in children with its management centered on the use of anti-seizure medications (ASM). However, many children do not achieve seizure control despite being on the appropriate ASM. Hence, caregivers may seek complementary and...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i11590
Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is among the top ten leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally, and studies have shown that adherence to a six Month course of Isoniazid Preventive Therapy (IPT) reduces the incidence of TB disease in HIV-negative/positive populations at ri...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v30i1130274