Sociocultural factors

A Systematic Review of Factors Affecting Uptake of Contraception amongst Adolescents in Nigeria

Obinna Tobechukwu Okonyia, Abel Victor Jinyemiema, Johnson Samuel Chiwueze, Fimber Chukwuka Alumona, Elizabeth Nornu-Bari Obidinnu & Kemebradikumo Kelvin Edonkumoh · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2026

Background: Adolescent contraceptive uptake remains a major public health concern in Nigeria, where high rates of unintended pregnancy contribute to adverse health, educational, and socioeconomic outcomes. Despite widespread awareness of contraceptive methods, utilization among a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i41378

Sociocultural Factors Influencing Malaria Prevention and Treatment Pathways among Pregnant Women in the Foumban Health District, Cameroon

DJAM CHEFOR ALAIN, EARNEST NJIH TABAH, NOUMEDEM KENFACK JAURES ARNAUD, NGNECHE KAKEU PASCALINE LAURE, MANFOUO TANDAH I.T, SIGNING TEDDY MARTIAL, LELE DEFFO CAROLE, BONG WOBENSO JESSICA GRACE, GUTHE KAMDEM BRICE, GAEL LARISSA KENGNE, NGUE VINYLE INES AUDE, MOMO ANOUMBO URBAIN ULRICH, NJIH BERI NKINI, NOUNI NOULA ARMAND J, KALIBE PADEU PATEKOURI, DOUANDJI SOKENG M, NGUETSE ZAMBOU LINTIA SAMIRA, DOUNTIO PIATAT XENA, TENONFO TESSE FRANKY MAXWELL, TEJIODONKENG KENGMO CAROLLE, STESSYE NOUATON TANKOU NYLOR, MBOTUIAH MBOLUEH HENRY, KAMSEU CEDRICK, KORIN NEH NFORBI, PROWO DONGMO STYVE U, GERMAINE NDAH ALOMBAH & KENHALE ZEBAZE LUNELLE · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2025

Background: Pregnant women are disproportionately affected by malaria, with 13.3 million exposed in Africa in 2021. In Cameroon, the prevalence reaches 29%, impacting their social and economic conditions. Objective: This study analysed the Sociocultural Factors Influencing Malari...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i121331