Aims: This study explored the knowledge and attitude concerning Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF) among young women who are apprenticed to learn hairdressing in Agbowo community, Ibadan, Nigeria. Study Design: The study was cross sectional in design. Place and Duration of Study: Stud...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/12822
Background: Over the past decade, significant gains have been made in the implementation of malaria preventive measures in sub-Saharan Africa, including the distribution of insecticide treated nets (ITNs). These have been shown to cause a reduction in the incidence of malaria and...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/11510
Background: Obstructed labour and ruptured uterus contribute a significant proportion to the alarming maternal mortality ratio in sub-Saharan Africa. Proper management of labour by using the partograph, a simple tool that is designed to detect early signs of abnormal progress, ca...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/10853
Background: Diarrhoea is a leading cause of under – five morbidity and mortality. Diarrhoea deaths can be prevented by adequate case management of diarrhoeal episodes in children. With majority of cases being treated initially or completely in the home and community, the level of...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/11340
Knowledge, and its application, is perceived as one of the key sources of competitiveness and growth in the global economy. In actuality, all kinds of intangible resources available to a country or region can offer a relative advantage and, in combination with others, yield futur...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2014/8543
Aims: New road traffic injury (RTI) laws in Iran still neglects the importance of child restraint in automobiles. The objective of this study is to determine the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) on the mandatory use of child restraint among parents and nursery instructors....
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/8380
Introduction: There is persuasive evidence on the benefits of exercise during pregnancy such as; reduced time spent in labour, prevention of caesarean sections, quick recovery after childbirth and getting back to the pre-pregnancy figure. The aim of the study was to obtain inform...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2014/10693
Background: HIV counselling and testing (HCT) is a key strategic entry point to prevention, treatment, care and support services. Aim: The study aimed at determining the awareness of HIV counselling and testing among undergraduate university students in Lagos, Nigeria. Methods: T...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2014/10903
Aim: To assess the knowledge and practice pattern of malaria prevention and control in pregnancy by healthcare providers within the context of focused antenatal care. Study Design: A prospective cross-sectional survey study. Place and Duration of Study: Health facilities from the...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2014/10598
Aims: To explore the knowledge of STI, HIV/AIDS and condom use behaviour among men and women who have been medically treated and not treated for STIs in relation to socio-demographic factors. Furthermore, the study will explore the perceptions of adolescent sexual health educatio...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2014/10888
Till this day, knowledge surpasses strength in a way we handle different situation. Action may speak louder than words but by doing the wrong action it may bring us unpredictable misfortunes. The society of today is therefore in a dire need of essential knowledge through the use...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2014/8493
Background: Myanmar is one of the countries with evidence of artemisinin resistance and the greatest burden of malaria in the Greater Mekong Subregion. At present, migrant/mobile populations are considered to play a major role in the potential spread of artemisinin-resistant mala...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2014/9777
For many companies today, the environments in which they operate have changed dramatically over the last decades. The atmosphere of corporate environment relies heavily on aspects concerning its workers and in particular its knowledge workers. Companies worldwide, in order to sta...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2014/8107
Objectives: The main objective of this innovative active learning approach was to increase student’s interest in basic science subjects and to enhance student participation in acquiring the knowledge in the core and applied aspects of anatomy, physiology and biochemistry. Study D...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/9480
Aims: Research ethics is an integral part of graduate education in developed countries; but little is known about exposure of graduate students in Nigeria to this subject. This study aimed to document the current teaching and knowledge of research ethics among graduate students o...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/8523