Asian Journal of Medicine and Health (ISSN: 2456-8414) aims to publish high quality papers in the areas of Medicine and Health Science. By not excluding papers based on novelty, this journal facilitates the research and wishes to publish papers as long as they are technically correct and scientifically motivated.
Ouattara Adama, Yaogo Kiswendsida Gaetan Raoul, Ouédraogo Issouf, Kain Dantola Paul, Garé/Kopiho Jocelyne Valérie & Ouedraogo Charlmagne·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2026
Immediate morbidity after mastectomy with axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) remains clinically consequential despite refinements in operative technique and perioperative care. This critical narrative review evaluates factors associated with complications arising during admiss...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i111468
Background: Gut peptides coordinate food intake, nutrient handling and neuroendocrine responses during development. Their relevance to paediatric obesity is established more firmly than their contribution to attained height. Recent receptor genetics, incretin trials and nutrition...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i111467
Mary Angeline Gulangayan, Hannah Jesslie Albancia, Kaye Antonette Arante, Magellah June Banaban, Jhen Mary Rose Bandojo, Mikaela Cabral & Jameca Niones·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2026
Background: Students use social media for communication, information, and leisure while also describing difficulties disengaging from applications during academic activities. Objective: To explore the experiences, challenges, and self-regulation strategies of college students sel...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i111466
The geographical distribution of mental health facilities is important for equitable mental healthcare planning. This study examined the spatial distribution of orthodox and non-orthodox mental health facilities in Kaduna State, Nigeria, using Geographic Information Systems (GIS)...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i111465
Dadia Stephen, Michael Oppong Yeboah, Samira Mastura Sulleman, Jerdu Bin-eranaa Nuhu, John Kwame Agbenyeavu, Rebecca Tricia Morrison, Boaz Ahulu, Oscar Vetsi, Abubakar Alhassan, Porbilla Ewura Ofosu-Apea, Richard Kwaku Essien, Eric Addo Owusu, Benjamin Kwasi Amoako & Best Ordinioha·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2026
Aims: To describe self-reported awareness of Ghana's National Health insurance scheme (NHIS), affirmative responses to broad benefit statements and their distribution across recorded urban and rural groups. Study Design: A descriptive cross-sectional household survey with explora...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i111464
Background: Wound complications can complicate recovery after mastectomy with axillary lymph node dissection. Evidence comparing twice-daily topical honey with povidone-iodine in this setting remains limited. Aims: To compare twice-daily topical honey with povidone-iodine for the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i111461
Background: Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) are important causes of morbidity after major abdominal surgery. Patients undergoing colorectal surgery for malignancy may be particularly vulnerable owing to advanced age, smoking, respiratory disease, comorbidities, poor...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i111462
Background: Abruptio placentae is an obstetric emergency associated with severe maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality, particularly in developing countries. Antenatal care, prompt diagnosis and timely delivery, when indicated, are important aspects of clinical management...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i111463
Background: Delayed recovery after anaesthesia is a common postoperative complication that can increase patient morbidity and prolong hospital stay. Multiple factors, including age, anaesthesia type, drug effects, and metabolic disturbances, have been reported to influence recove...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i111460
Igbagboyemi Adesola Deniran, Tobi Israel Akinremi, Ibukunoluwa Tubi-Nwangwu, Damilola Omolara Akinyoola, Gbemisola Oyebisi Akintoye, Moyosore Precious Ogundipe & Akanbi Abisola Suliyat·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2026
Background: Adequate folic acid intake before and during pregnancy is important for maternal and foetal health. However, nutritional knowledge may not consistently translate into adherence to supplementation. This study assessed nutritional knowledge and adherence to folic acid i...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i111459