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The Nigerian Health Journal (TNHJ) is an open access, internationally peer-reviewed, English language, medical and health science journal that was established in 2000, as a publication of the Nigerian Medical Association, Rivers State Branch. The journal publishes quarterly scientific manuscripts that advance medical science or practice covering all aspects of medicine including socio-economic, political and legal perspectives related to medical practice. The journal’s scope covers medical and health science disciplines including clinical research, public health, nursing, pharmacology, laboratory practice, anatomy, physiology, physiotherapy etc. Click here for more information.

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Current Issue

Vol. 24 No. 3 (2024): July - September

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Published: 2024-10-05

Review Articles

  • Equity of Healthcare Access in Nigeria: A Scoping Review

    Adomi S, Asogun D, Rwuaan RK, Iliya BT, Adebanjo O
    1345 - 1354
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i3.891
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Original Articles

  • Review of Histological Variants of Uterine Leiomyomas seen in a Teaching Hospital

    Adekunle AA, Ayo-Aderibigbe O, Rasheed M, Najeem Idowu, Sabageh D, Afolayan EOA
    1577 - 1583
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i3.885
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  • Factors associated with Disrespect and Abuse of Women during Delivery in Abia State, Southeast Nigeria

    Kalu KU, Onyeonoro UU, Amuzie CI, Nwamoh UN
    1355-1367
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i3.668
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  • Gender Differences in Motivation to Physical Activity in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

    Elijah EO, Ojule IN
    1392 - 1401
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i3.817
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  • Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) disrupts estrous cycling pattern following dysregulations of reproductive hormones in female Sprague-Dawley Rat

    Bakare AA, Lawal TN, Ohihoin AG
    1446 - 1452
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i3.843
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  • Occupational Predictors of Metabolic Profiles in Type 2 Diabetes. A Cross-Sectional Study in Nigeria

    Ala OA, Uduagbamen PK, Yusuf AO, Bamikefa TA, Odeyemi AO, Adedire AA, Soyoye DO, Adeyeye AG, Kolawole B
    1486 – 1495
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i3.855
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  • Sexual and Reproductive Health Service Utilization among Adolescents in a Girls Secondary School in Enugu Metropolis, Enugu State, Nigeria

    Israel C, Nwosa A, Agu I
    1523 - 1534
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i3.866
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  • Radio-Anatomical Evaluation of the Nasopalatine Canal and its Clinical implication

    Erekosima B, Robinson ED, Horsfall AU, Didia MK, Israel J
    1559- 1565
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i3.880
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  • Patient’s Radiation Risk in Perspective: Insight from Brain Computed Tomography Scan Examination using a 64 Slice CT Machine

    Robinson ED, Ononugbo CP, Oliver GL
    1591 - 1601
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i3.892
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  • Exploring Maternal Perspectives on Teething and Treatment Practices in Awka, Southeast Nigeria

    Okeke K, Ifezulike CC, Echendu ST, Odita AO, Onah SK, Agu NV, Enema FE
    1378-1384
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i3.805
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  • Patterns of Arrythmias among HIV infected Patients on Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) and its Relationship with CD4 Cells Count and Viral load in a Tertiary Hospital in North Eastern Nigeria

    Baba MM, Abdul H, Ayoola YA, Goni BW, Mairari FG
    1423 - 1430
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i3.836
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  • Comparative Analysis of Infrared Dermal Thermography and Leukocyte Count for Diabetic Foot Infection Diagnosis

    Mustamu AC, Sorong PK
    1470 - 1478
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i3.850
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  • Illness pattern and Pregnancy Outcomes among Women with Chronic Medical Conditions in a Hospital in Ibadan

    Ojewale LY, Olabode IO
    1505 - 1513
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i3.863
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  • Examining the Effects of the COVID-19 Epidemic Shocks on Life Expectancy in Selected African Countries: A Tripartite Analysis

    Manasseh C, Logan CS, Okanya OC, Ede K, Ogbuabor J, Onoh CF, Olelewe C
    1543 - 1558
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i3.878
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  • Bacteriological Profile of Water Sources and Reservoirs in Odo-Ado/ABUAD Community of Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria

    Egbebi AH, Akpan UE, Akinseye JF, Ayuba SB
    1584 - 1590
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i3.888
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  • Obesity and other Modifiable Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Adolescents in Lagos, Nigeria

    Salisu-Olatunji SO, Odugbemi BA, Adejumo OA, Mohammed AS, Alakija W
    1368 - 1377
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i3.703
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  • Investigating Substance Abuse in Vulnerable Nigerian Youth: A Cross-Sectional Study of Out-of-School Adolescents

    Obi DC, Obijiofor IB, Obi-Okaro AC, Nnebue CC, Obi AC, Ezenyeaku CA, Ajator CC, Nri-ezedi C
    1402 - 1411
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i3.823
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  • Association of Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose with Glycaemic Control among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in a Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria

    Adeleke OT, Amole IO, Ala OA, Durodola AO, Awotunde OT, Adesina SA, Adegoke AO, Adeleke OV, OlaOlorun AD
    1453 - 1461
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i3.846
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  • Low HIV, HBV, HCV Seroprevalence and inadequate HBV Vaccination in Sickle Cell Patients in Abakaliki, Nigeria: Urgent Need for Surveillance and Adult Vaccination

    Nnachi OC, Nwani FO, Akpa CO, Akulue JC, Ezenwenyi IP, Nwadum FE
    1496 - 1504
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i3.856
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  • Epidemiology and Pattern of Presentation of Keloids at a Tertiary Hospital in Southern Nigeria

    Isamah CP, Akpomiemie MO, Otene CI
    1535 - 1542
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i3.875
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  • Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Cervical Cancer Screening among Reproductive Age Group Women in Ekpoma, South-South Nigeria

    Asogun D, Alenoghena I, Egbefere H
    1566 - 1576
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i3.881
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  • A 6-year Retrospective Review of Indications and Computed Tomographic Imaging Findings of Neuro-ophthalmic and Orbital Disorders in Kaduna

    Baduku TS; Silas AB; Omisakin OO, Brai EA
    1385 - 1391
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i3.806
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  • Stress Coping Strategies and Predictors of Breastfeeding Practices among Working-class Nursing Mothers visiting University Teaching Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria

    Olaitan OO, Alao MA
    1431- 1445
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i3.842
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  • Prevalence of Obesity among Market Women in Samaru Zaria, Kaduna State Northwestern Nigeria

    Idris U, Sayyid S, Sulaiman KM, Abdulhamid M, Abubakar U, Yakubu M
    1479 - 1485
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i3.851
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  • Assessment of Knowledge and Perception of Inmates regarding Custodial sentences in Jigawa state

    Rasheed MW, Abdullahi MI, Ya'u NA, Adegboye OA, Olayiwola IO, Adekunle AA, Idowu NA, Richard SK
    1514 - 1522
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i3.864
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  • Self-Medication with Over-the-Counter Drugs in Children: Examining the Common Medications and Factors Influencing Mothers' Choices

    Echendu ST, Nri-ezedi C, Iloanya CV, Umeadi EN, Okeke KN, Uchefuna NC
    1412 –1422
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i3.824
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  • Assessment of Awareness, Knowledge and Perspective towards Telemedicine among Medical Students in India

    Kodre S, Mahajan S, Deshkmukh RB, Gothankar J, Adhya S
    1462 - 1469
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i3.849
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Case Report and Series

  • Epiploic Appendagitis: Case series report of a Common but an often-missed Diagnosis

    Adejumo AA, Osobu BE
    1609 - 1612
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i3.861
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  • Ultraviolet Keratitis in a 20-Year-Old Engineering Student and the Role of Physician Advocacy in Workplace Safety: A Case Report

    Ajuonuma FO, Tijani SG
    1613 - 1616
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i3.877
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  • Bilateral Breast Cancer: Case Series

    Elenwo SN, Ijah RFOA
    1602 - 1608
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i3.799
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Short Communication

  • When a Deadly Disease Ironically becomes Desirable: Insights from 2023 Antimalarial Therapeutic Efficacy Studies in Nigeria

    Oyeyemi AS, Ntadom G, Olafisoye K, Orimadegun A, Ezeudu C, Tsuung A, Ambe J, Odey F, David A, Ogbulafor N, Ijezie S, Ozor L, Nglass I, Babatunde O, Falade C
    1617 – 1622
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i3.879
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Abstracts

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