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• The effect of hyoscine butyl bromide on the active phase of labour among primiparous women delivered at the Jos University Teaching Hospital

  George OC, Ajang MF, Anyaka CU

  131-139

• Effect of n-hexane extract of oryctes rhinoceros on sperm parmeters and oxidative stress markers in male wistar rats following administration of lead

  Gbaranor KB, Tamuno-Opubo A, Okari AK, Stephen-Kalu TN, Ovili-Odili BZ, Saronee F, Edward UF, Enebeli SK, Agbeb NS, Daka I

  151-157

• Effect of oral health education on dental caries and periodontal health status of diabetic patients in Calabar metropolis

  Imasuen H, Adekoya MN, Hillary OS

  749-756

• Efficacy of oral Tranexamic Acid in reducing blood loss during primary total hip arthroplasty: A comparative study

  Essien UE, Inyang UC, Itakpe SE, Lawal WO, Dim EM, Usendiah IB

  148-153

• Enterococcus-associated urinary tract infections, their prevalence and antibiotic resistance

  Obe OA, Mutiu WB, Odulate IO

  516-520

• Establishing a best fit model of finger length to occlusal vertical dimension among students of college of health sciences Bayero University Kano

  Ikusika OF, Idon PI, Iwuchukwu AO, Zirra AF, Usman N

  495-501

• Ethical and Legal Dimensions of AI Diagnosis in Medicine

  Archibong EI, Raji RO, Ibe DI, Udoh AE, Chisunka M

  440-450

• Evaluating the effect of antidiabetic treatment on haemostatic and fibrinolytic parameters among type 2 diabetics in Ilorin, Nigeria

  Abolarin AT, Olawumi HO, Durotoye IA, Olarinoye JK, Olufemi-Aworinde KJ

  252-258

• Evaluation of cosmetic outcome and patient satisfaction following adhesive strips and staples wound closure in primary total knee arthroplasty

  Essien UE, Obi CM, Inyang U, Ubaha A

  153-157

• Evaluation of gastroprotective potentials of papain and fucoidan in wistar rats

  Unim AP, Edet OU, Okoi OC, Okpo-ene AI, Chijindu OM, Uquetan US, Essien VA

  84-91

• Evaluation of Impacted Canines Utilizing Three Radiographic Methods in Orthodontic Patients in Benin City, Nigeria

  Ize-Iyamu IN, Otaren JN

  160-167

• Evaluation of Simulation-based Training in Airway Management among Maiden Workshop Participants in Enugu, Nigeria: A Mixed-method Study

  Nwosu ADG, Ossai EN, Amucheazi AO, Onyekwulu FA, Achi J, Ilo DI

  69-78

• Evaluation of the antimicrobial properties of Syzygium aromaticum (clove) and Acacia nilotica (babul) pods on cariogenic bacteria from caries lesion

  Onuoha ES, Aondoaseer I

  31-38

• Exploring patient-centered barriers to hemophilia care in Southern Nigeria: Study Protocol

  Eguzo K, Ekwere T, Kirikareye B, Okoye H, Egharevba P, Oluoha C

  100-104

• Factors associated with diarrhea prevention among mothers of under-five children in Calabar Municipality, Cross River State, Nigeria

  Ekpenyong NO, Isika AI, Enagu MA, Umoh AU, Urom DS, Freedman AB, Nwoha DC

  592-598

• Factors associated with School Health Program implementation in secondary schools in Cross River State: A Qualitative Study

  Ekpenyong NO, Isika AI, Efanga MO, Asuquo BJ

  375-383

• Factors Influencing Outbreak of Diarrhoea among Children under the age of five years in Borno State

  Lola N, Kever RT, Hamina D, Alhaji A

  278-285

• Food safety and hygiene practices among students at the University of Calabar, Nigeria

  Onyenweaku EO, Danjuma DS, Egbara AE, Fila WA

  540-547

• Foot Posture Index and Plantar Pressure Distribution in Junior Badminton Players in Bangalore

  Mathew N, Shaikh T, Mallikarjunaiah HS

  741-748

• Frequency of Blood Donation and Malaria Occurrence among Blood Donors in a Tertiary Hospital, Nigeria

  Olopade BO, Ajeigbe AK, Owojuyigbe TO, Ajani AA, Fayomi OD

  103-107

• Giant plexiform neurofibroma of lower limb: Importance of radiology in diagnosis, complications and management

  Udeagu GC, Njeze NR, Ukwuaku CC

  292-295

• Guillain-Barre syndrome in pregnancy: A rare disease with challenging management

  Uwagboe UC, Isikhuemen ME

  332 - 334

• Healthcare practitioners’ Knowledge and Awareness on current guideline for management of hypertension in Nigeria: A cross-sectional web-based survey

  Shogade TT, Ekpe EE, Engmann ST, Udosen AU, Ajibare AO, Dele-Ojo BF, Ugwu AO, Adebayo OM, Nga CN, Onung SI, Iheonye HO, Okwuogori JK, Motilewa OO, Ojji DB

  484-491

• Healthcare professionals’ knowledge of job stress, perceived signs and symptoms, and coping strategies: A cross-sectional study

  Etim JJ, Nja G.M.E, Uzomba AE, Obogo PA, Etim-John O, Ejemot-Nwadiaro RI, Lawal EA, Okagbue HI

  420-429

• Hepatitis B vaccination uptake and its determinants among medical students in a private Nigerian university

  Adetona A, Faleke OM, Leke MF, Ekanem II, Obinatu AA, Ominiabohs IO, Onyejegbu CD, Ikwegbue OF, Okoro KE, Matthews OE, Akinoso BP, Efe-odenema OO, Okon JA, Oyedele RO, Ubak EA, Hart AI, Azubuike CA, Amietubodie ML, Emeka-nwogu VO

  780-792

• Histo-biochemical Assessment of Paraquat-induced Nephrotoxicity in Pregnant Wistar Rats and their Foetuses

  Ehebha ES, Orororo OC, Enaohwo TM, Ahama EE, Odeghe OB, Egbune EG, Odokuma EI, Ebeye AO

  180-190

• A histomorphological assessment of endoscopic biopsies in patients with upper gastrointestinal diseases in a tertiary hospital setting in Nigeria

  Charles NC, Ikhuoria OC, Olalekan KS, Kufre UU, McEinstein EU, Chibuike OI

  123-130

• Histopathological pattern of endoscopic gastric biopsies in dyspeptic patients in a Nigerian population

  Raphael S, Amadi DC

  209-214

• HLA-B expression in breast cancer patients in southwestern Nigeria: A descriptive study

  Olaejirinde Olaniyi Olaofe, Kayode Adebowale Adelusola, Norah Olubunmi Akinola, Oladiipo Olasimbo, Ganiat Olutoyin Omoniyi-Esan, Adeyemi Abiola Adefidipe, Adegoke Olaniyi Aremu, Luqman Adeleke Bisiriyu, Rahman Ayodele Bolarinwa, David Adesanya Ofusori

  261-265

• HOMA-IR Values and Dysglycaemic Patterns among Patients with Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) at a Tertiary Health Centre in Nigeria

  Abang IE, Ekpe EL, Uhegbu V, Kooffreh-Ada M, Okwejie M, Uhegbu K, Osuji KC, Kwita KO, Olukoyejo OE, Ademola A, Ekpe EL

  548-558

• Hormone Receptor Status, Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 Expression, and Demographic Patterns in Breast Cancer: A Descriptive Study

  Pelemo OE, Anjorin AO, Anjorin AO, Bamikefa TA, Olaofe OO

  25-30

• Hospital-Based Prevalence of Diabetic Retinopathy and Clinical Correlates among Diabetics Attending a Tertiary Eye Clinic in Makurdi Central Nigeria

  Ben-Ameh TJ, Kator C, Ben-Ameh M, Eze UA

  732-740

• Identification and Classification of Prescription Errors at a Tertiary Hospital in Southeast Nigeria

  Patricia Uche Ogbo, Chioma Assumpta Okonkwo, Collins Chukwuemeka Magbo, Chidimma Maryrose Ononugbo, Cyndi Chinelo Ofolebe, Okafor-_nc@gmail.com, Charles Chiemela Nwaobilor, Ogochukwu Ifeoma Ugwuede, Chimezie William Nnaji

  231-239

• Immuno-histochemical profile and demographic pattern of breast cancer patients at a tertiary hospital, Ondo state, south western Nigeria

  Okunnuga NA, Alegbeleye B, Ologunagba P, Okunnuga A, Ayadi A, Kolawole O

  323-331

• Immunohistochemical Survey of Invasive Ductal Carcinoma of the Breast, using ER, PR, HER2 and KI-67 biomarkers, in Uyo, Nigeria

  Eziagu UB, Ndukwe CO, Kudamnya I, Peter AI, Igiri AO

  223-235

• Impact of canalplasty on the surgical outcomes of type-1 tympanoplasty: experience in a tertiary care teaching hospital

  Das SR, Baliarsingh P, Bhattacharyya B, Das S, Padhy RN

  196-199

• Impact of Chronic Polyurethane Paint Aerosol Exposure on Respiratory impairment, Inflammatory makers, and Hemodynamic Parameters among Spray painters in Calabar Municipality

  Utionkpan LP, Ushuple CL, Agaba EA, Okwuonu IF, Usang SE

  471-479

• Impact of Malondialdehyde (MDA) Level on Semen Plasma In Male Infertility

  Osazee K, Anya CJ, Iribhogbe OI

  417-422

• The impact of smoking on Tooth extraction Healing among Adults at a tertiary health facility in southern Nigeria: A prospective Cohort Analysis

  Nwashindi A

  647-659

• Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices among mothers of under-two years in a Community in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

  Motilewa OO, Adini OM, Udom VS, Ojike FO, Akpan-Udo UI, Akpanama AI, Abraham EP, Ekaiko AM

  516-521

• Infant and young child feeding practices associated with nutritional status among children attending child welfare clinic in Kericho County, Kenya

  Cheruiyot DK, Kamau D, Kahanya WK

  92-99

• The Influences of Ethnicity, Gender, Generation, and Mental Health over Justified Death Attitude

  Zandian P, Seydi Z, Benyamin K, Tayeri N

  209-217

• Initiation, maintenance and continuation of exclusive breast feeding: Socio-demographic and maternal correlates for abandonment

  Ogbondah BO

  267-276

• Interest in oral and maxillofacial surgery among final year dental students and dental interns and its effect on knowledge and confidence in making clinical decisions

  Egbunah UP, Offojebe UL, Adamson OO, Gbotolorun OM

  470-478

• Introduction to cardiac electrophysiology and assessment of sinus node and atrio-ventricular conduction

  Uwanuruochi K, Ruchit S, Kokane HT

  454-457

• Knowledge and Attitude towards Pregnancy Care and Delivery among Male Commercial Motorcyclists in Ibadan, Nigeria

  Ogunwale BE, Ibirongbe DO, Akeke FA, Asuzu MC

  215-222

• The knowledge and interest of Iraqi pharmacists in pharmaceutical research: A cross-sectional study

  Mikhael EM, Jumaah N, Ahmed A, Mohammed N

  326-331

• Knowledge and Practices of Oral Wound Care Following Oral Surgery Procedures: A Cross-Sectional Study among Dental Outpatients at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital

  Nwashindi A, Nwashindi MN

  559-569

• Knowledge and preventive practices related to Monkey pox among medical doctors in Sokoto metropolis of Sokoto State, Nigeria

  Oche OM, Abdulaziz MD, Wali A, Muhammad H, Yusuf H

  15-24

• Knowledge of clear aligner therapy in orthodontics among dental practitioners in Benin city, Nigeria

  Otaren NJ

  149-152

• Knowledge of danger signs, pregnancy complications and associated factors among males in Ogbomoso, Nigeria

  Bobo TI, Bakare TY, Ogunlaja OA, Afolabi OA, Adeniji DO, Ladoye OO

  507-515

• Knowledge of Ocular prosthesis among students of Optical Dispensary Technology, Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria

  Monsudi KF, Ayodapo AO, Owoeye JFA, Bello A

  111-116

• Knowledge of pre-invasive cervical cancer and its prevention using HPV vaccine among first-year school of midwifery students, FMC Nguru, Yobe State, northeastern Nigeria

  Abubakar SM, Tiamiyu I, Dahir MT, Atiku MD, Dauda B, Iman UH, Abdullahi AH

  570-575

• Knowledge, Accessibility and Uptake of National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and the Negative Economic Effects of Non-Users in a Rural Community in South Western Nigeria

  Eniola AO, Michael FO, Andrew OA, Leke FM, Rodney OD, Pelumi OJ, Michael EO, Ezekiel AT, Kokogho EO, Aisha IA, Abisola OO, Fatimah GA, Ikpor JE, Olatilewa AD, Miracle AC, Blessing OT, Blessing OU, Osedebamen OW, Efezino MH

  692-703

• Knowledge, attitude and eye care practices of dental professionals in a tertiary hospital in Kano, Nigeria

  Okolo C, Topah EK, Yahaya A, Okpo E

  478-483

• Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Vitamin D Intake Among Pregnant Women in Calabar: Implications for Maternity Care in the Tropics

  Eyong E, Omoronyia EE, Eyong M, Ekpe L, Ikobah J, Odusolu P

  424-431

• Knowledge, Attitude, Practices and Factors associated with Practices of Caregivers of Children with Allergic Conjunctivitis in Kano, Northwestern Nigeria

  Muhammad RC, Usman MS, Hassan S, Habib SG, Warshu SH, Shehu AI, Kwaku AA

  332-340

• Knowledge, attitudes and practices of immunization among mothers of children aged 24 to 59 months in Kwara state, North-central Nigeria

  Yahaya MA, Udoh MA

  722-731

• Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding the use of spirometry among healthcare professionals in South-south Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

  Ehondor OT, Hart-Omoaghe II

  462-470

• Knowledge, perceived availability, and acceptability of HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis among Key Populations in Delta State, Nigeria

  Nja GME, Okehie LC, Uzomba AE, Etim JJ, Nja ME

  710-721

• Knowledge, Perception and Uptake of the Human Papilloma Virus Vaccination among Female Undergraduates in a Nigerian Private University

  Okoro NE, Nwajei CC, Atolagbe OJ, Obodoukwu CV, Obiekwe KV, Olawunmi OA, Omotosho AY, Adefala NO, Osinaike AO, Odiari OA, Adedokun AS

  341-351

• Knowledge, perceptions, and acceptability of HIV Self-Testing among Primary Healthcare Workers in Calabar, Nigeria: A cross-sectional study

  Nja GME, Efimba BM, Obogo PU, Etim JJ, Elgoraish AG, Idehen CI, Nja ME

  684-693

• Latent tuberculosis: Epidemiology, diagnostic and treatment challenges in Nigeria

  Onukak AE, Etim M, Oloyede IP, Onukak S, Adegboye A

  447-453

• Left Heart Changes in Hypertensives Attending Rivers State University Teaching Hospital: An Echocardiographic Review

  Ngozi CS, Deinma A, Rita W, Bonas H

  370-378

• Lived experiences and barriers to disclosure and support service utilization among gender-based violence survivors in Calabar, Nigeria: A phenomenological study

  Nja GME, Ibor GO, Anugha EP, Maja TM

  757-772

• Lived experiences of diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis patients receiving directly observed treatment short course at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

  Abudu OO, Wennie JS, Nwozichi C, Anokwuru RA

  570-781

• Low back pain as seen in the physiotherapy clinic of a Nigerian Teaching Hospital: A retrospective cross-sectional study

  Akintayo DN, Adegbite OD, Adeleke JO, Ojedoyin OO

  773-779

• Making motherhood safer in eclamptic patients

  Orji EO, Olabode TO, Orji VO

  1-7

• Medical Brain Drain in Nigeria: A Health System Leadership Crisis

  Ipinnimo TM, Ajidahun EO, Adedipe AO

  94-97

• Menstrual Hygiene Awareness, Practices and Health Implications Among Adolescent Girls in Ukpom Abak, Akwa Ibom State, South-South Nigeria

  Johnson OE, Ekpin VI, Ukpong DE, Akpan EB, Obimah S, Udo ME, Bassey CD, Uyoho PE, Inemesit AE

  85-91

• Mental Health Status and Associated Risk Factors Among In-School Adolescents in a Rural Community in Rivers State, Nigeria

  Oku AO, Fajola A, Alali A, Obiagwu PN, Ogunlaja OA, Ebaretonbofa F, Utomi F, Adetula B, Gabriel O, Ejiogu M, Osuegbu O, Japhaet S, Ohio O

  315-322

• Methods of nerve localization during peripheral nerve block in some hospitals in Nigeria

  Imarengiaye CA, Imarengiaye CO

  462-466

• Minimizing adverse effects of subjective measurement of endotracheal tube cuff pressure: Can the use of the loss of resistance technique help?

  Mamuda A, Ahmad A, Salahu D

  56-61

• Mitigating Mercury Chloride-Induced Spleen Toxicity in Wistar Rats: The Efficacy of Newbouldia laevis Ethanol Extract

  Calmday-Ombo D, Innih SO

  173-180

• Molecular study of CACNA1A, ATP1A2, and SCN1A genes and its association with the migraine disease in Iraq

  Khudair S, Al Rasheed IA, Ibrahim TK, Saleh TH, Al-Rubaii BA

  132-143

• Morbidity pattern of underfives with moderate acute malnutrition in southern Nigeria

  Udoh EE, Okorie O, Okpokowuruk FS, Udo E, Motilewa OO, Bassey V, Ikobah J, Adesina S, Ebunlomo I, Akpan M, Ekpo L, Uhegbu K, Umoh R, Nwazuluoke B, Johnson OE, Adeniyi O

  68-74

• Near miss maternal mortality in Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), Jos, Plateau State Nigeria

  Daru PH, Musa J, Achara P, Pam IC

  18-21

• Norplant: an unmet contraceptive need in Enugu, Nigeria

  Ibekwe PC

  1-3

• Nutritional knowledge and behaviours among adolescents in Calabar: Towards prevention of diet-related noncommunicable diseases

  Danjuma DS, Odiba EE, Fele VO, Onyenweaku EO

  405-413

• Occupational Exposure to Waste: Effect on Weight, Pre-diabetes, Cough and Flu in a waste-treatment Facility in Lagos, Southwestern Nigeria

  Yahaya T, Salisu T, Mshelia MB, Umar AK, Sheu H, Ayantokun RO

  87-93

• Occurrence of high level methicillin resistance Staphylococcus aureus in patients from health facilities in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

  Bawonda EO, Moses AE, Etang UE

  56-61

• Ocular disorders among stroke patients in Federal Teaching Hospital, Lokoja, Nigeria

  Megbelayin OE, Ocheni SE, Mahmoud AO, Osayande OO

  82-86

• Optimism and its correlates among outpatients with major depressive disorder in a mental health facility in West Africa

  Owoeye OA, Adegbaju DA, Shofu-Akanji TO, Alalade OA, Alalade OT, Adesina IO, Toriola TO

  639-647

• Overview of the role of medical robotics in day-to-day healthcare services: A paradigm shift in clinical operations

  Ikpe AE, Ohwoekevwo JU, Ekanem II

  192-203

• Patients’ reactions to digital rectal examination of the prostate

  Udoh EA, Peter OO

  102-107

• Pattern and outcome of paediatric pleural effusion seen at Usmanu Dafodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto: A 5-year retrospective study

  Abubakar FI, Rufai AI, Ahmed HK, Adamu A, Ukwuni SI

  42-48

• Pattern of Childhood malignant tumours in Umuahia South East Nigeria

  Ekpemo SC, Ezomike UO, Ituen AM, Isaac C

  108-110

• Pattern of Haematological Indices Among Pregnant Women at Booking in a Specialist Hospital in South-South Nigeria Pattern of Haematological Indices Among Pregnant Women

  Maduka NR, Isibor NC

  276-284

• Pattern of sport injuries and its association with injury prevention strategies in male professional footballers in Calabar, Nigeria

  Oghumu SN, Ekom EA

  655-662

• Placental thickness and imaging biomarkers as predictors of neonatal outcomes in term singleton pregnancies in a tertiary hospital in Uyo

  Abah IG, Kelvin ME, Eduwem D

  412-419

• Pneumococcal vaccine uptake and its associated factors among adult patients with congestive cardiac failure seen in a tertiary facility in Lagos, Nigeria

  Ajibare AO, Ojo OT, Odeyemi AS, Dada AO, Adekoya AO, Aderibigbe AA

  14-21

• Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and heavy metals in some Nigerian commercial meats: a public health concern?

  Eridiong O. Onyenweaku

  224-230

• Predictors of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Among Antenatal Population in a Tertiary Hospital: Role of Biomarkers of Insulin Resistance

  Ugwu SB, Ugwu I, Ekpe EL, Iklaki CS, Emechebe C, Ekpe E, Essien S

  582-591

• Predominance of metallo-beta-lactamase blaVIM Genes in Clinical Isolates from Health Facilities in Nigeria: Role in Multidrug Resistance Surge

  Etang UE, Moses AE, Akpan SS, Eyo AO, Moses EA

  105-113

• Preferred mode of delivery and its determinants among nulliparous women attending antenatal clinic in a secondary health facility in south-south Nigeria

  Maduka NR, Enaruna NO

  500-506

• Premalignant features of the prostate can be ameliorated by Uvaria chamae root extract: Modeling prostate cancer with cadmium and alternative treatment option in adult Wistar rats

  Edem GD, Sakpa CL, Ezeuko VC

  45-59

• Prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility pattern of agents of dental caries among patients in Uyo, Nigeria

  Udoh MA, Onwuezobe IA, Emanghe UE, Johnson EA, Ijezie AE, Olayemi AG

  485-494

• Prevalence and Determinants of the use of Enema in under-five children in Akwa Ibom State

  Ekanem AM, Udofia EA, Oloyede IP, Ekrikpo UE, George KE

  108-115

• Prevalence and factors associated with signing against medical advice among psychiatric inpatients at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto

  Yakubu AI, Umar MU, Bakare AT, Abubakar SB, Abubakar A, Bello A, Sanusi AY, Adebisi A, Habib ZG

  474-477

• Prevalence and pattern of adverse events following immunization among children in South-western state, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study among mothers attending immunisation clinics

  Ilori OR, Olatunde M, Akanbi IM, Ige RO

  592-598