Background: Onchocerciasis remains a significant public health concern in endemic regions of sub-Saharan Africa. Community knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding the bioecology of black flies (Simulium spp.) are critical determinants of disease burden and the success...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i104565
Background: Urinary incontinence (UI) is common, frequently under-reported, and associated with physical, psychological, and social burden. Community-based evidence that includes both women and men and examines knowledge and attitudes remains limited in India. Objective: To estim...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrru/2026/v9i1179
Background: Nigeria's national modern contraceptive prevalence rate among married women remains low, at roughly 12% to 20%, with wide sub-national variation, and a recurring explanation is that awareness of contraceptives does not reliably translate into use. This study determine...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2026/v15i4419
Background: HIV self-testing (HIVST) is a promising complementary approach to facility-based HIV testing, particularly for improving privacy, convenience, and access to repeat testing among pregnant and postpartum women. However, limited knowledge and concerns about self-testing...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2026/v47i91781
Lydia Konadu, Mustapha Bin Usman, Yvonne Arhin Sarpong, Elizabeth Appiagyei, Irene Owusu Bonsu, Alberta Dawuni Arthur, Abena Aduse Pokuaa, Bernice Gyasi, Grace Adu Larbi, Edith Sefa Frimpong, Yvonne K. Banin & Elizabeth Achiaa Nti·Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth·2026
Background: Preconception care (PCC) addresses biomedical, behavioural and social risks before conception, yet contemporary facility-level evidence from Ghana remains limited. This study assessed PCC knowledge, attitudes, practices, information sources, perceived barriers and sel...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1228
Background: Hand hygiene is a fundamental measure for preventing infectious disease transmission. Although COVID-19 heightened global hygiene awareness, concerns remain that these practices have declined in the post-pandemic period. Aim: This study assessed knowledge, attitudes,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i2491
Background: Improper storage and disposal of unused, unwanted, and expired medicines can compromise medication safety and contribute to environmental contamination. University students are an important group for promoting responsible medicine-handling practices. Objective: To ass...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2026/v15i3415
Background: Male Breast Cancer (MBC) is a rare but serious malignancy often diagnosed at advanced stages due to a profound lack of awareness. In Nigeria, MBC remains understudied, particularly among young male populations in tertiary institutions. Objective: This study assessed t...
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Research Article10.9734/irjo/2026/v9i2231
Anoop K S, Seema Patra, Manguli Soren, Parvati Majhi, Madhusmita Nayak, Prajna Paramita Pradhan, Sagarika Rani Rana, Lucy Hansdah & Madhumita Das·Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health·2026
Background: Cancer remains a major global public-health challenge, and prevention depends partly on recognition of modifiable risk factors, warning signs, and appropriate screening pathways. Nursing students are future frontline professionals who may influence patient education a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2026/v9i1408
Background: Menstrual hygiene management is an important component of adolescent health and well-being. This study examined knowledge and practices relating to menstrual hygiene management among adolescent girls in senior secondary schools in Anambra State, Nigeria, including var...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2026/v9i1189
Background: Electronic Medical Record Systems (EMRS) are increasingly important in modern healthcare, yet practical exposure to these systems remains limited in many developing countries. This study assessed the knowledge and perceptions of EMRS among clinical students at Rivers...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i2490
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major global public health challenge, particularly in developing countries such as Nigeria, where the burden is high and vulnerable populations such as pregnant women may face particular risks. This study investigated knowledge of tuberculosis among pr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1227
Background: Inappropriate and excessive antibiotic use contributes to antibiotic resistance, and appropriate prescribing knowledge is important in dental practice. This study assessed knowledge of antibiotic use and attitudes towards antibiotic resistance among dental students an...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i51721
Amuchechukwu Veronica Nwafor, Callistus Obinna Elegbua, Emmanuel Okechukwu Ndukwe, Moses Ikenna Ekuma, Chinwendu Precious Eugene-Abah, Hyacinth Okwe Ebenyi & Benedict Ndubueze Azuogu·International Journal of Research and Reports in Gynaecology·2026
Background: Cervical cancer remains a major public health challenge in Nigeria, accounting for substantial morbidity and mortality among women of reproductive age. Despite being largely preventable through early detection and vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV), the up...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2026/v9i1181