Background: Anaemia is a major public health concern worldwide, particularly in developing countries like Nigeria. In a previous study on determinants of prenatal anaemia, we found out that the majority of our respondents had dietary iron intake below the recommended value of 27m...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i930459
Adesola Oyelese, Daniel Ogbaro, Adewumi Adediran, Tamunomieibi Wakama, Adeola Adetola, Abidoye Gbadegesin, Ibironke Awodele, Chimezie Mbah & Blessing Ogunsanwo·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2023
Background: Anaemia in women of reproductive age (WRA) is a common health problem in the developing countries and non-pregnant WRA constitute the third most affected group after preschool-aged children and pregnant women. This study was carried out to assess the knowledge, attitu...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i205183
Adewumi Adediran, Abidat Ilyas, Vincent Osunkalu, Ann Ogbenna, Tamunomieibi Wakama, Adewale Onakade & Sunday Ocheni·Asian Journal of Cardiology Research·2021
Background: Essential hypertension is very common in Nigeria. The cause is unknown. Genetic factors have been postulated by some authors as a possible risk factor. Such genetic factors include the mutation of methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene. Aim: This study aimed...