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Practices and Perceptions of Parent-adolescent Communication on Sexual and Reproductive Health: A Comparative Study of Urban and Rural Adolescents in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Mbah, Kanayochukwu Michael, Kpuduwei, Selekeowei Peter Kespi, Khaleel, Olafisoye, Ozori, Ebiogbo Stanley, Ikoro, Chima, Atemie, Gordon & Ariwelo Solomon Warisuo · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2025

Background: Parent-adolescent communication on reproductive health is vital for shaping adolescents’ knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours. In Nigeria, especially in Bayelsa State, disparities in urban and rural settings affect the quality and openness of such communication, influ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i91292

Does Socioeconomic Class and Educational Level of Orthodontic Patients have any Impact on their Satisfaction with Treatment duration, Perception and Attitude Towards Accelerated Orthodontics?

Chukwudi O. Onyeaso, Babatope Bamidele Osagbemiro, Chinyere Ututu, Emmanuel Chukwuma, Marian Orikpete, Benjamin O. Okino & Chikamaram O. Okino · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2024

Background: There is growing attention globally on the satisfaction of orthodontic patients about the duration of orthodontic treatment, and the importance of accelerated orthodontics but more information is needed concerning factors that could influence the patients. Aim: To inv...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i71053

Assessing Perceived Service Quality and Satisfaction among Elderly Recipients of Free Health Services in Dodoma, Tanzania: A SERVQUAL Approach

Hija Walad Mwatawala & Tumaini Daniel Kapene · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2024

Aims: This study aimed at assessing the perceived quality of free health services and satisfaction amongst elderly people. Study Design: Cross-sectional research design was employed. Place and Duration of Study: Study was conducted in Dodoma District, Tanzania from September – No...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i71040

The Influence of the Demographic Factors of Nigerian Dental Practitioners on their Perception of Accelerated Orthodontics

Benjamin O. Okino, Chikamaram O. Okino, Chinyere Ututu, Mariam Orikpete & Chukwudi O. Onyeaso · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2024

Background: Although there are many studies on the reviving subject of accelerated orthodontics, there is paucity of information on the factors that could influence a dental practitioner’s perception of the concept. Aim: To investigate the influence of the demographic factors of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i2982

Satisfaction with Duration of Orthodontic Treatment, Knowledge and Perception of Accelerated Orthodontics by Nigerian Dental Practitioners: A Questionnaire Study

Chinyere Ututu, Mariam Orikpete, Benjamin O. Okino, Chikamaram O. Okino & Chukwudi O. Onyeaso · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Background: The duration of orthodontic treatment with its attendant complications has been a subject of concern in the specialty of orthodontics, necessitating the need to quicken the rate of orthodontic tooth movement. Despite the growing acceptance of accelerated orthodontics,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i12955

Perception and Attitude of Nigerian Athletes towards Bystander Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Adedamola O. Onyeaso, Smith O. Woji-Nyeche, Chibuotam O. Woji-Nyeche & Chukwudi O. Onyeaso · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Background/Objective: Effective practice of bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) will depend to a good extent on the perception and attitude of a population towards this life-saving technique. This study aimed at assessing the perception and attitude of Nigerian athletes...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i10907

Food Safety Cultures: A Study of Food Vendors in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Nigeria

Fyne Okita Uwemedimo, Bassi Amos & Olokun Alexander Lanzema · Asian Food Science Journal · 2022

Food is considered safe when it is free from substances that might compromise individual or populations' health and well-being, and is realizable with appropriate food safety cultures. This study accessed 150 food vendors across four of twelve political wards of the Abuja Municip...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i12602

Perception and Determinants of Gender Preference among Men in Isoko South Local Government Council, Oleh, Delta State

Kanikwu Phoebe Nwamaka · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2021

Introduction: Some couples do not have the gender of children they prefer which could result in physical, psychological, sexual, obstetric and several other consequences. The present study was conducted among men to determine their perception of gender preference and factors resp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i1230412

Domestic Waste Disposal Practices and Perception towards Solid Waste Management in Selected Areas of Bangalore, India

Anisha Rai & S. Umashankar · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2021

Aims: To assess the waste disposal practices and perception towards solid waste management in selected areas of Bangalore. Study Design:  Descriptive cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Bangalore between November 2019- November 2020. Methodology: Multi stage sampl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2021/v11i930471

Perception of Farmers on Maize as a Potential Crop for Climate Change Adaptation in Northern Bangladesh

Muhiyadin Abdilahi Ali, Md. Rezaul Karim, Kawsar Ahmed & Md. Abu Sayed Mondol · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2021

The main purposes of this research study was to determine the perception of farmers on maize as a potential crop for climate change adaptation and to access problems faced by the farmers in maize production. Maize cultivation is getting importance in Bangladesh, with economic eff...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2021/v11i130324

Analysis of Characteristics, Technical and Perceptions on the Willingness to Use Tuberculosis (TB) Control Applications in Indonesia

Evina Widianawati, Arif Kurniadi & Ika Pantiawati · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2020

Background and Objectives: Indonesia has launched the Wifi TB application that serves as a monitoring and control tuberculosis (TB) cases since September 2018. This research aims to identify characteristics, perceptions, and technicalities on the willingness to use the Wifi TB ap...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2020/v18i1030251

Knowledge, Attitudes and Perceptions about Mental Illness in Ekom Iman Community in Akwa Ibom State, South-South Nigeria

Jombo, Henry Effiong, Alphonsus Udo Idung & Victory Edet Iyanam · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2019

Knowledge and beliefs a community holds about mental illness, has remarkable impact on help seeking path to care and stigmatizing attitudes expressed towards the mentally ill. Aims: This study examines causal attributions, the perceptions and attitudes towards mental illness and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2019/v17i330164

Perception, Awareness and Treatment Experiences about Onchocerciasis in a Rural Community in Cross River State, Nigeria: Implications for Control

Regina Ejemot-Nwadiaro, Emmanuel Ugobo, Nuria Nwachuku, Ukam Edadi, Elvis Okolie, Divine-Favour Ofili & Glory Nja · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2019

Background: Onchocerciasis a disease of poverty continues to place huge health, economic and social burden on communities at risk. Understanding critical factors that impact on access to treatment, acceptance and overall control measures are pivotal to the march towards its elimi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2019/v16i230139

Farmers’ Perception on Irrigation Farming and the Factors Influencing Access to and Size of Irrigable lands in Northern Region, Ghana

Solace Kudadze, Adams Jongare Imoru & William Adzawla · Asian Food Science Journal · 2019

Aim: The impacts of climate change and variability requires proactive and reactive adaptation. The high reliance of farmers on rainfed agriculture leads to their high vulnerability to climate change. As an agrarian economy, irrigation farming system is an essential proactive and/...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2019/v8i329994

User’s Perception and Satisfaction with Services Provided under National Health Insurance Scheme: A Case Study of Academic Staff of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto

Nasiru Lawal, M. M. Maishanu & A. A. Aliyu · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2018

Aim: To assess user’s perception and satisfaction with the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). Study Design: This descriptive cross-sectional study, conducted between October and December 2017, focused on academic staff who was users of NHIS at the Usmanu Danfodiyo Universit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2018/43684