Background: Hepatitis caused by Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a vaccine preventable disease but still highly endemic in Nigeria. Unsafe practices among students have heightened the risk of HBV transmission. Aim: The aim of the study was to conduct a cross-sectional study to determin...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i71603
Ambrose Nnaemeka Nwagbo, Taofik Ademola Oloyede, Emmanuel Ejembi Anyebe, Emmanuel Edache Anyebe, Nasiru Sani, Daniel Aondona David, Akwaras Nndunno Asheku, Ifeoma Nancy Nzelu, Abubakar Ojone Woziri & Ruth Nabe Bello·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2025
Aim: The present study was aimed to assess the knowledge gaps in healthcare professionals on antibiotic resistance and determine the predictors of antibiotic prescription in Benue State, Nigeria Study Design: Using a facility-based cross-sectional study, Place and Duration of th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i21171
Background: Breast cancer is a global health issue affecting women with, early detection through breast-self-examination and Clinical-Breast Examination being crucial for increasing the rate of survival. Aim: This study aimed to ascertain the level of awareness of breast cancer,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i121159
Nishtha Singh, Sudhir Kumar Jain, Tariq Hameed, Kanwal Preet Kochhar, Param Jit & Chandra Bhushan Singh·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2022
Background: Informed Consent is the cornerstone of modern medical and surgical care. All patients have the right to be involved in decisions about their treatment and care. Obtaining SIC (surgical informed consent) is an important and essential skill that one must acquire in medi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2022/v20i330446
Y. Ya’aba, S. B. Mohammed, K. T. Olatunji, A. R. Abdulmumin, A. Abubakar, M. Usoroh, O. C. Daniel & J. F. Nfongeh·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2019
Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is endemic and well documented in different locations of Nigeria among different sub-groups. Information regarding the prevalence of HBV in HIV infected women is scarce especially in Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria. Aim: This study...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2019/v15i430127
Background: Food drug interactions contribute a major reason for drug interactions but they are neglected due to less knowledge and awareness on it. Objective: To assess the awareness about food drug interactions among various individuals from diverse backgrounds. Methodology: Th...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/33682