Background: The misuse of analgesics is a growing concern globally, particularly among populations engaged in physically demanding occupations. Mechanics at Suame Magazine are frequently exposed to strenuous activities that can lead to various forms of body pain. This occupationa...
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the very serious common problems encountered in pregnancy, and it is associated with severe maternal and fetal risks which include maternal chorioamnionitis, pyelonephritis, cystitis, preterm birth, low birth weight, and increased perinatal...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i4819
Aim: This study was aimed at determining the prevalence of soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections among pupils in semi-urban communities in Aguata Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria. Study Design: The study was a cross-sectional, school-based study. Place and Durat...
The objective of this work is to conduct an epidemiological study of African cassava mosaic and to characterize the diversity of local cultivars in circulation in the monomodal and bimodal rainforest zones of Cameroon. Disease-related parameters (incidence and severity index) wer...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i62474
Piggery habitats are a substantial reservoir and are frequently asymptomatic carriers of the bacterium, Salmonella. Salmonella can be shed in faeces, urine allowing infection to spread to other pigs and the environment. Therefore, there is a need to determine the prevalence and s...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i5361
A random survey of the horticultural crops was conducted to assess the nematode community structure in the Experimental field of Department of Horticulture, AAU, Jorhat during Rabi and Kharif season, 2022-2023. Soil and root samples, representing 200 locations were examined. Anal...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i62038
A comparative study on the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites of Clarias gariepinus in selected location in Oron and Uyo, Akwa Ibom state, Nigeria. A total of one hundred (100) samples were used, fifty (50) each from the wild and concrete pond. The wild samples were collect...
Introduction: As one of the leading risk factors for disease burdens in the modern era, alcohol consumption exacerbates health-related repercussions with likely threatening influences on morbidity and mortality. Alcohol use in Liberia is a relic that hems in the anthropological a...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i62017
Introduction: Malnutrition refers to deficiencies, excesses, or imbalances in a person’s intake of energy and/or nutrients and HIV which infects CD4 cells causes immune suppression which can further be worsened by poor nutrition. More than 37.7 million people are living with HIV...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i61540
Aim: To estimate the sample size for the prevalence of pre-clinical left ventricular diastolic dysfunction using two American college of echocardiography guidelines in a semi-urban Nigerian population. Study Design: Cross sectional, population based. Place and Duration of Study:...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2024/v36i55422
Background: The covid -19 pandemic had major disruptions on the health systems of several states in Nigeria. While PPEs have been shown to provide effective barrier against the spread of diseases among care providers, the concern raised by their widespread lack in health faciliti...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i51008
Michael Chinweuba Abonyi, Theophilus Ejiofor Ugwu, Chidiebele Malachy Ezeude, Valentine Chidiebere Ugwueze, Ngozi Ijeoma Okoro, Christian Chukwuemeka Eze, Uzoma Chukwunonso Okechukwu, Fintan Chinweike Ekochin, Gesiye Esimamidida Bozimo, Kariba Akhidue, Chidinma Brenda Nwatu & Ekenechukwu Esther Young·Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice·2024
Objective: To study the prevalence and determinants of the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in patients with hypertension (HTN). Methods: Two hundred and fifty patients visiting the medical outpatient Clinic at Enugu State University Teaching Hospital in Southe...
Background: Unintentional injuries occurring in or within the vicinity of the home resulting in temporary or permanent health impairment are largely preventable. However, they are contributors to childhood morbidity and could lead to mortality in severe cases. Objectives: This st...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i4335
Aims: The study was aimed at investigating the prevalence, intensity and risk factors associated with urogenital schistosomiasis transmission among primary school children. Study Design: This study is a cross-sectional, school-based, descriptive study. Place and Duration of Study...
Oche Mansur Oche, Zainab Abdullahi Kontagora, Zainab Ahunna Ezenwoko, Abdulaziz Muhammad Danmadami, Zainab Umaru, Isah Hudu Garba & Adenrele Temitope Elijah·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2024
Introduction: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is an aberrant behavior that occurs within an intimate relationship resulting in physical, sexual, and psychological harm to a partner. It transcends all strata of the society including socio-cultural groups, families and the communit...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2024/v36i45406