Orlane Marybhell D. Dimaunahan, Daryl Jake S. Fornolles, Myracle Isip- De Torres, Robin T. Hernandez, Wilfredo D. Quijencio Jr., Vilma S. Vasquez, Elmer S. Castante, Loida M. Getizo, Cristina T. Tianela & Ma Theresa Salinda·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2026
Background: Mental health has been unprecedented concern among university globally with an increase number of students experiencing psychological problems impacting academic and personal performance. The transition to university life is often accompanied by increased level of str...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i51386
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
This study examined socio-economic status as correlate of health status of undergraduate students in public universities, Rivers State. A descriptive research design was adopted with a population which consisted of 64,691 undergraduates in public universities, Rivers State, Niger...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i4998
Background: People who are living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) often face numerous mental health challenges, such as depression and anxiety disorders. The objective of this scoping review was to systematically analyse and synthesise the existing literature on mental health interventions...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i3987
This study was conducted to assess the causes, effects, and control measures of drug abuse. The review was composed of literature search from databases (Google Scholar, Science Direct, Springer, Scopus and PubMed). Major findings from this study includes: • a) Causes of Drug Abus...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i11945
The study focused on the personal factors that influence the mental health of public-school teachers. This was conducted among elementary and secondary teachers in Lavezares I District, Division of Northern Samar. This study employed descriptive-correlational research design invo...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2022/v20i930511
Olayinka Ajao, Abayomi Olarinmoye, Olanrewaju Eniade, Olufemi Ogungbesan, Yusuff Olasunkanmi, Olawale Gbadebo, Tongdiyen L. Jasper & Boluwatife Osundina·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2022
Background: COVID-19’s sudden uprising and proliferation causes fear and psychological distress in the general public. Its pandemic nature is associated with psychological distress and symptoms of mental illness. Hence, it becomes imperative to pay attention to the mental health...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2022/v20i130437
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
Amritha Nair, Jagadeesh Menon, Ashwin Rammohan, Abdul R. Hakeem, Sathya D. Cherukuri, Mettu S. Reddy & Mohamed Rela·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2020
Background and Objectives: For doctors at the forefront of the COVID-19 pandemic, failure to acknowledge and act on the warning signs of stress can adversely affect their professional, social and personal life. We conducted a nationwide survey of a large sample of Indian doctors...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2020/v18i1130269
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