Aims: To assess baseline knowledge, attitudes, and self-reported practices related to Respectful Maternity Care (RMC) among maternity ward staff at Base Hospital, Eravur, Sri Lanka, and to evaluate improvement following targeted quality improvement interventions, thereby completi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1412
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic autoimmune disorder characterised by inflammation affecting the joints and, in some cases, extra-articular organs. The condition typically follows a relapsing–remitting course, with periods of symptomatic exacerbation interspersed with phas...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1411
Clinical decision support systems (CDSS) have evolved substantially over the past two decades, driven by advances in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and natural language processing (NLP). In internal medicine, AI-enhanced CDSS offer the potential to support d...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1410
Mbayo Lukasu Xavier, Kabamba Temple, Kadiebwue Mulumba, Kasonga Kasonga, Nduaya Ngalamulume, Kabeya Mulembe, Tunsele Kasonga, Muanangoyi Crispin, Kitolo Safi, Tshoto Kabilu, Abel Nkongolo & Mukendi Richard·Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice·2026
Background: HIV-related mortality remains high in sub-Saharan Africa despite expanded access to antiretroviral therapy. This study aimed to audit HIV-related deaths using the three-delay model and assess its impact on achieving UNAIDS “95-95-95” and WHO mortality targets. Methods...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1407
Healthcare professionals working in the Intensive Care Unit operate in highly demanding clinical environments where continuous exposure to critically ill patients, high mortality rates, and prolonged working hours may lead to significant psychological distress. Mental health chal...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1408
Aims: To examine the differential financial impact of COVID-19 on three major private tertiary care hospitals in Sri Lanka during 2020-2021, and to identify institutional factors determining pandemic financial resilience using DuPont Return on Equity decomposition analysis. Study...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1409
This study investigated the prevalence of Klebsiella pneumoniae in Diabetic Foot Wounds in Selected Health Facilities across Three Senatorial Zones in Benue State, Nigeria. Diabetic foot wounds (DFWs) remain one of the most severe complications of diabetes mellitus, contributing...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1406
Hypertension is a major predictable contributor to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in Africa, but the long-term trend analysis frequently uses descriptive or Gaussian-based procedures, ignoring the limited and autocorrelated character of proportionate data. The study aimed...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1403
The university years are recognized as a significant era of transformation that influences students' relationships with friends, family and their broader social network. This study aimed to assess the awareness, perception and factors associated with mental illness among undergra...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1404
Background: Obesity is a major global health challenge that has driven widespread public interest in pharmacological and promotional weight-loss products. The rapid proliferation of these products, many of which are unregulated, raises significant health and safety concerns, high...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1405