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
Introduction: Problems related to childbirth included the increasing rate of caesarean section (SC) procedures, which were often triggered by anxiety about the normal delivery process. Anxiety also influenced decision-making, including the planning of the method of delivery. Aims...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i51388
Aims: Anxiety frequently co-occurs with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and may exacerbate core ADHD symptoms such as inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. This study aimed to evaluate the association and risk of anxiety with ADHD symptoms among primary sch...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i21349
Introduction: Mental health during pregnancy is an important aspect of maternal and fetal well-being. Various factors can influence this condition, including the employment status and parity of the pregnant mother. Aims: This study aimed to understand the factors related to the m...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i61257
Background and Purpose: Therapies based on acceptance, commitment, and mindfulness are recognised as efficient approaches to alleviating depression and anxiety symptoms in cancer patients. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) underscores acceptance of hard feelings and thought...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i61238
Neuroplasticity is the capability of brain cells to interchange as well as modify for the ultimate cause of higher proficiency to acclimatize to the new situations. Neuroplasticity also plays a very pivotal role in the development and then further progressing of neurodegenerative...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i1977
Background: Primary dysmenorrhea, a painful uterine cramp without any pelvic pathology that occur before or during menstruation among reproductive women. Objective: The objective of this study was to compare the psychological distress between adolescent female students with dysme...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i8842
Background: Depression and anxiety are familiar for most people these days . Almost no one in this world is free from these “Anxiety” and “Depression”. Demanding profession has been associated with poor psychological health due to multiple factors such as overworking hours and ni...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2022/v20i330448
Introduction: “The National Dementia Strategies” in Canada emphasizes improving the knowledge of formal and informal caregivers for better care for the person living with dementia. Aim: This study aimed at exploring awareness and the attitudes of South Asian Bangladeshi family ca...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i1230418
Aims: This study aimed at determining the prevalence and significant factors associated with psychiatric morbidity in men with LUTS secondary to prostatic diseases in a tertiary health centre in a developing country. Study design: This is a prospective, cross-sectional study. Pla...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i1030390
Background: Ageing has been associated with multiple medical conditions mainly due to impaired immune mechanisms and deteriorating physiological reserves such as declining physical health, increased risk for mental and emotional problems, economic constraints, changing roles and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i930372
Background: With increasing morbidity and mortality rates throughout the world, COVID-19 has caused a universal psychological impact on the lives of people. Aims: To examine psychological wellbeing of frontline healthcare professionals and compare mental health among doctors, par...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i530324
Background: Depression and anxiety are mental health disorders which both result in high negative affect and are two of the most common mental health disorders globally. Stress is one factor implicated in the cause and aggravation of such mental disorders. Medicine is among some...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i430321
Purpose: Nursing professionals have to meet huge expectations on one side and cope with the demanding situations on the other side. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress among nurses working at a tertiary care centre in...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2020/v18i930246
Objective: After onset of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the risk for exposure or having the disease is increased among healthcare providers involved in the treatment of the disease. There are reports of healthcare providers died due to COVID-19 disease who became ill during wor...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2020/v18i630222