Skip to content
Topic

uptake

Papers (7)

Assessment of Tuberculosis Preventive Therapy (TPT) Uptake among Healthcare Workers at Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya: Barriers and Recommendations

Lilian Kinya Kinyua, Jane Rutto, Elias Kinoti & Fredrick Otieno · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2026

Background: Healthcare workers (HCWs) in high-burden tuberculosis (TB) settings face elevated occupational risk of latent TB infection (LTBI). Although Tuberculosis Preventive Therapy (TPT) reduces progression risk by 60–90%, uptake among Kenyan HCWs remains suboptimal. Aim: To a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i101443

Perceived Barriers to Immunization and Effective Strategies for Improving Uptake among Parents and Caregivers in Yobe State, Nigeria

Dauda Bukar Dauda, Kabiru M. Yakasai & Muhammad Abdullahi Sabo · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2026

Introduction: Immunisation as a public health intervention has proven to be one of the most effective methods of controlling and eliminating life-threatening infectious diseases that cause morbidity and mortality among infants and children. Despite its availability and effectiven...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i101440

Response of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) to Phosphate Solubilizing Microorganisms and Phosphorus Levels on Nutrient Availability, Uptake and Seed Yield in Inceptisol

Waghmode B. G., Waghmare M. S., Ugile S. K. & Puri A. N. · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2024

The present investigation was carried out for the “Response of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) to phosphate solubilizing microorganisms and phosphorus levels on nutrient availability, uptake and seed yield in inceptisol.” The experiment was conducted in factorial randomized block d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i91478

Adolescents Uptake of Family Planning Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Sabina Adabugah, Dennis Chirawurah & Adadow Yidana · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2024

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic ravaged the world and left significant effects on lives, health, economy and society. Existing records point to how previous pandemics significantly impacted adolescent sexual and reproductive health. This study examined the effects of COVID-...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i71057

Breast Cancer Knowledge and Mammography Uptake among Women Aged 40 Years and Above in Calabar Municipality, Nigeria

Grace Okaliwe, Glory Mbe Egom Nja, Isaac Olushola Ogunkola, Regina Idu Ejemot-Nwadiaro & Don Eliseo Lucero-Prisno III · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2021

Background: Breast cancer is the commonest cancer among women globally. Early screening remains a critical approach to reducing morbidity and mortality. Mammography, one of such screening tools, is vital in improving outcomes and survival. However, poor knowledge and ignorance ha...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i830351

Cadmium (Cd) and Lead (Pb) Uptake Potential and Surface Properties of Aeromonas spp. Isolated from Soil of Local Mining Site

U. B. Ibrahim, S. Yahaya, I. Yusuf & A. H. Kawo · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Aim: In this study, Aeromonas spp. isolated from soil of local mining sites were assessed for their tolerance to some heavy metals and their capability for its uptake. Materials and Methods: The bacteria were isolated from soil of local mining site in Bagega District of Zamfara S...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i330203

Knowledge of Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV and Its Uptake among Antenatal Care Attendees in a Tertiary Hospital in Abakaliki, Nigeria

N. C. Eze & A. A. Aliyu · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2017

Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is one of the leading causes of significant mortality among children especially in Africa. Mother-to-child Transmission can occur during pregnancy, labor or delivery and breastfeeding. Prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTC...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2017/31429