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.
Background: Neonatal outcomes, such as birth weight and Apgar scores, are key indicators of intrauterine health and immediate postnatal adaptation. Several maternal and obstetric factors influence these outcomes; however, the role of environmental exposures, such as carbon monoxi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i91423
Background: Poor adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) may worsen organ impairment in persons living with HIV (PLHIV). Objective: To assess the effect of ART adherence on hepatic and renal functions in patients with HIV. Methods: A cross-sectional comparative study was conduc...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i91422
Adequate sleep is increasingly recognised as a modifiable determinant of somatic growth and endocrine function during childhood and adolescence, yet the strength and consistency of this relationship across different sleep dimensions remain incompletely resolved. This critical nar...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i91421
Lydia U. Egua, Afis A. Agboola, Nurudeen O. Ibrahim, Emmanuel S. Abayomi, Nafiu O. Adenle & Lere P. Oluwadare·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2026
Background: Cardiometabolic risk factors (hypertension, diabetes mellitus and obesity), together with symptoms of depression and anxiety constitute a growing public health challenge in Nigeria. These conditions are increasingly prevalent among adults in peri-urban communities und...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i91420
Background: Morgue workers are routinely exposed to biological, chemical, physical, ergonomic, and psychosocial hazards while handling human remains. Although Kenya's Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), 2007, provides a legal framework for workplace safety, limited evidenc...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i91419
Cell-free DNA (cfDNA) circulating in plasma is fragmented non-randomly, and the resulting patterns carry information about the cells and tissues from which the molecules were released. The analysis of these patterns, termed fragmentomics, includes fragment size distributions, pre...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i91418
Persistent impairment of trunk control is an important constraint on balance, mobility and independence after stroke. Selective trunk exercise performed on a stable mat or plinth and on an unstable gym ball has therefore been proposed to extend task-specific practice beyond conve...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i91417
Background: Dual clinical practice (DCP) is prevalent among healthcare workers in South Sudan, yet no specific, legally binding regulatory framework governs the practice. This study assessed the socio-demographic profiles of participants, examined existing policy frameworks, and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i91416
Sunwoo Choi, Ayoon Lee, Rachael Hwang, Sohela Sekhon, Jolene He, Amy Lee, Olivia Y. Kim, Joshua Lee, Taewoo Kim & Solbeen Kim·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2026
Background: Indigenous women in Guatemala experience persistent reproductive and maternal health inequities shaped by geographic, economic, social, and cultural conditions. Aims: To characterize reproductive and maternal health experiences among Indigenous women attending mobile...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i91415
Background: Cervicogenic headache is a disorder arising from dysfunction of the upper cervical spine. It is characterised by restricted cervical range of motion (ROM), neck pain, functional disability, and reduced quality of life. Although manual therapy has been shown to allevia...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i91414