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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. 25 No. 2 (2025): April - June
Published: 2025-07-03

Review Articles

  • Review on Onychomycosis due to Non-Dermatophyte Mould: Advance Diagnosis and Treatment Process

    Mamalisa Sahoo, Gyanranjan Mahalik, Monali Priyadarsini Mishra, Dattatreya Kar
    441 - 448
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    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i2.907

  • A Systematic Review of Training Programmes on Clinical Mentorship for Nurse and Midwife Educators

    Anthonia U. Chinweuba, Patricia Ukaigwe
    449 - 470
    Views | PDF | EPUB Downloads : 17 / 15 / 1
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i2.948

  • Public versus Private Hospital Services: Addressing the Conflict of Interest among the Public Hospital Employees in Developing Countries

    Altine Aliyu Nuradeen, Baba Jibrin
    471 - 479
    Views | PDF | EPUB Downloads : 19 / 23 / 1
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i2.1050

  • Challenges to Obtaining Informed Consent for Research Participation in Nigeria: A Review of Literature

    Edmund Ndudi Ossai, Chukwuemeka Samuel Onya, Onyinye Hope Chime
    480 – 487
    Views | PDF | EPUB Downloads : 6 / 9 / 0
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i2.1079

  • Prevalence, impact and solutions to Buruli ulcer disease in Nigeria: a review

    Anthony Meka, Edmund Ndudi Ossai, Joseph Chukwu, Ijeoma Meka
    488 - 492
    Views | PDF | EPUB Downloads : 6 / 10 / 0
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i2.1090

  • Health Promotion and Health Education: Theories, Models and Methods

    Vivian Ifeoma Ogbonna, Chinelo Okuefuna
    493-504
    Views | PDF | EPUB Downloads : 492 / 19 / 3
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i2.1111

Original Articles

  • Feeding Patterns of Infants and its Determinants among Mothers Attending Infant Welfare Clinic in a Tertiary Healthcare Institution in Southwestern Nigeria

    Paul Oladapo Ajayi, Demilade Olusola Ibirongbe, Ezra Olatunde Ogundare, Tope Michael Ipinnimo, Oluremi Olayinka Solomon, Mary Ibukunoluwa Ogundare, Deborah Tolulope Esan, Famous Oluwafemi Adeyemi, Olajumoke Oyewunmi Atanda-Owoeye, Temitope Moronkeji Olanrewaju
    505 - 517
    Views | PDF | EPUB Downloads : 30 / 16 / 3
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i2.832

  • The Relationship Between Family Support and Breastfeeding Motivation in Third-Trimester Pregnant Women

    Machmudah Machmudah, Esti Yunitasari, Mira Triharini, Satriya Pranata, Nikmatul Khayati
    518 – 524
    Views | PDF | EPUB Downloads : 31 / 9 / 1
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i2.884

  • The Correlation between Anthropometric parameters and Blood Pressure of apparently Healthy Secondary School Students in Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria

    Duke Afe, Ajayi Ajetomobi, Mathew Durowaye, Tunmise Tope Oladipe, Omolola Olanrewaju, Emmanuel Adedigba
    525 - 533
    Views | PDF | EPUB Downloads : 127 / 14 / 1
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i2.905

  • Investigating the Effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic and Climate Risks on Trade Balance in Emerging Markets

    Charles O. Manasseh, Chine Sp Logan, Adachukwu P. Ikeyi, Kenechukwu K. Ede, Ikechukwu H. Iheukwumere, Chidiogo M. Iheukwumere, Chinwe Olelewe
    534 - 560
    Views | PDF | EPUB Downloads : 21 / 12 / 1
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i2.914

  • Association of hyperglycemia with Tenofovir+Lamivudine+Dolutegravir (TLD) or Tenofovir+Lamivudine+Efavirenz (TLE) antiretroviral regimens in patients living with HIV: a retrospective cohort study.

    Renuka Munshi, Sushma Gaikwad, Miteshkumar Rajaram Maurya
    561 - 569
    Views | PDF | EPUB Downloads : 30 / 9 / 1
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i2.949

  • Regional Distribution of Occupation Skin Disorders in Bricklayers and Brick Masons: A Cross-sectional study in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, South West Nigeria.

    Oluwaseyi Kikelomo Israel, Michael Gbenga Israel, Adeolu Oladayo Akinboro, Peter K. Uduagbamen, Sebastine O. Oiwoh, Olanrewaju Olayemi, Stephen Aiyedun, Olumayowa Oninla, Olayinka Olasode, Olaniyi Onayemi
    570 - 577
    Views | PDF | EPUB Downloads : 34 / 16 / 1
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i2.1029

  • Trends in Health Service Utilization by Insured and Uninsured Patients at a Community-Based Health Insurance Scheme (2011–2023) in a Cottage Hospital in Niger Delta, Nigeria

    Akinwumi Olamide Fajola, Adegboyega Moses Oyefabi, Alali Alani Aloni
    578 - 586
    Views | PDF | EPUB Downloads : 33 / 8 / 0
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i2.1030

  • Factors Associated with the Utilization of Primary Health Care Services Among Residents of Ndokwa West LGA of Delta State, Nigeria

    Anthonia Okwelum, Chukwudi Okwelum, Chiyanigam K. Nwoko-Omere, Jessica C. Emmanuel
    587 - 597
    Views | PDF | EPUB Downloads : 32 / 15 / 2
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i2.1031

  • Perceived Impact of Shift Work on Sleep Quality and Alertness Among Medical National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Members in Ado Ekiti, Nigeria

    Joseph Michael Okwori, Shadrach Chinecherem Eze, Precious Ugochukwu Ifeanyichukwu, Eniibukunoluwa Olomola, Gerald Obinna Ozota, Evaristus Chinonso Odoh, Precious Nduka Agenu, Peace Oluwadarasimi Oluwayemi
    598 - 607
    Views | PDF | EPUB Downloads : 29 / 13 / 1
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i2.1038

  • Effect of Zanthoxylum Zanthoxyloides Root on Quantity and Qualityof Saliva Secretion in Healthy Adults

    Shehu-Tijani Shittu, Nmesoma Ugwuani, Seyyid Shittu, Shakeerah Gbadebo, Taye Lasisi
    608 - 615
    Views | PDF | EPUB Downloads : 50 / 19 / 1
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i2.1045

  • Identification of Problems Associated with Open Defecation and Its Related Solutions: A Case Study of South-West Nigeria

    Ayanlola E. Ayanlola, A. A. Akomolafe , Oladapo D. Ifedayo, Madu P. Ndubuisi, O. O. Oladipupo , Obadina Olugbenga
    889 - 906
    Views | PDF | EPUB Downloads : 29 / 16 / 3
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i2.1055

  • Glycosylated Haemoglobin: Determinants and Metabolic Correlates in T2DM in a Semi-Urban Nigeria Setting. A Prospective Study.

    Oluwabukola Ayodele Ala, Peter Kehinde Uduagbamen, Opeyemi Oni, Olayemi Olanrewaju
    626 - 636
    Views | PDF | EPUB Downloads : 31 / 13 / 1
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i2.1058

  • Prevalence of Hypertension and Behavioral Risk Factors among Adults in a Rural Community of Oyo State, Southwest Nigeria

    Ibukun Mary Akanbi, Ayodele Olatayo Aremu, Ajibola Idowu, Temidayo Israel Bobo, Ayo Oluwasogo Abolude, Abiola Oluwatoyin Temitayo – Oboh, Oluwapelumi Samuel Fashina, Benedicta Oyiyechukwu Ibobo, Blessed Bala Simon, Favour Adeola Oluwaniyi, Oseiga Praise Odafen, Aisha Simisola Bello, Salama Stephanie Francis, Oluwatimilehin Grace Idowu-Tunji, Glory Oluwatoyin Ishola, Oluwakemi Mary Bello, Adenike Ruth Adetona, Anuoluwa Oyeboyin Oyelude, Boluwatife Ayomikun Oyelade, Toluwalope Henry Owamoboye, Anastasia Obierumani Uzor, Precious Zakariah
    637 - 648
    Views | PDF | EPUB Downloads : 42 / 17 / 1
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i2.1059

  • Employee Well-being in the Digital Age: A Study on Microsoft Teams Users

    M Asha, N. Ajith Kumar
    649 - 663
    Views | PDF | EPUB Downloads : 38 / 20 / 3
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i2.1060

  • Determinants of Intention to Utilize Tertiary Healthcare Services in a South-Western Nigerian State

    Victoria Oluwabunmi Oladoyin, Demilade O. Ibirongbe, Oluwatofunmi O. Famubode, Chioma Elizabeth Obodeh, Omolewa Naomi Bobade, Damilola Elijah Adesanya, David Adedotun Oyelere
    664 - 676
    Views | PDF | EPUB Downloads : 42 / 14 / 1
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i2.1064

  • Public Knowledge, Perception and Behaviour towards Social Media-Based Medical Crowdfunding Campaigns in Nigeria

    Joshua Aghogho Erubami, Nyerhovwo Muoboghare, Edith Ugochi Ohaja, Vera Chinyere Olu
    677-684
    Views | PDF | EPUB Downloads : 14 / 19 / 2
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i2.1065

  • Caregiver Burden and Quality of Life of Elderly Patients Attending a Family Medicine Geriatric Clinic at a Teaching Hospital, Osun State, South-West Nigeria

    Ayodeji Ogungbemi, Babatunde Adeola Afolabi, Atilola Atilade Adeleke, Akinade Amos Ajayi, Sunday Ademola Lagbenro, Ibukunoluwa Victoria Falope, Samuel Babatunde Oderinde, Adedayo Oladipupo Fayanju, Akinwunmi Ayodele Akinnuoye, Joshua Falade
    685 - 696
    Views | PDF | EPUB Downloads : 35 / 16 / 1
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i2.1066

  • Pain Sensitivity and Reliability of the Posterior-Anterior Central Vertebral Pressure as a Provocative Test in Lumbar Pain

    Saturday Nicholas Oghumu, Eric Chidozie Anyanwu, Ruth Oluwafunmike Nicholas, Kayode Israel Oke
    697 - 706
    Views | PDF | EPUB Downloads : 26 / 15 / 1
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i2.1069

  • Endoscopic Evaluation of Pharyngeal End of Eustachian Tube and Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Symptoms Score Among Adult Patients

    Adekunle Adeyemo, Samuel Ayodele, Ogochukwu Chidi Ejiofor, Sunday Uhalla
    707 - 715
    Views | PDF | EPUB Downloads : 22 / 16 / 1
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i2.1071

  • Perceived Family Support and Medication Adherence Among Hypertensive Patients in Rivers State, Nigeria

    Janny Ikurayake, Nnenna Nwanze, Simon Sylvester Uriah, Chinwe Tonye Atata, Paul Owajionyi Dienye
    716 - 724
    Views | PDF | EPUB Downloads : 28 / 15 / 2
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i2.1075

  • Antibacterial Activity of Ethanolic and Aqueous Extracts of Zingiber officinale Roscoe on Selected Bacterial Isolates

    Young Christian Azuamah, Christabel Nkechinyere Duruigbo, Wesley Braide
    725 - 736
    Views | PDF | EPUB Downloads : 21 / 12 / 1
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i2.1076

  • Tinnitus in Later Life: The Role of Socio-Cultural Determinants, Social Support, Health Conditions, and Lifestyle Behaviours among the Rural Elderly in North-Central Nigeria

    Shuaib Kayode Aremu, Chijioke Cosmos Achebe, Issa Yusuf 
    737 - 747
    Views | PDF | EPUB Downloads : 17 / 8 / 1
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i2.1078

  • Prevalence, Pattern and Determinants of Sexual Violence among Female Undergraduates at the Niger Delta University, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

    Chika Onyinyechi Duru, Eugene Maduabuchukwu Ikeanyi, Ulunma Ikwuoma Mariere, Maryjane Chizoba Ani, Dibo Tabot Pughikumo, Alice Romokek Nte 
    748 - 756
    Views | PDF | EPUB Downloads : 30 / 9 / 1
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i2.1080

  • A 5-Year Retrospective Overview of Gastroenterology In-Patient Clinical Spectrum, Outcome and Survival Profile in a Tropical Urban Tertiary Health Facility

    Bamikefa Titilope Adetoun, Grace Adeyeye, Uduagbamen Peter Iehinde, Odeyemi Abiona Oluwadamilola, Ibrahim Muritala Adewale, Anjorin Olusola Andrew, Afolabi Adegboyega, Faramade Ifedola
    757 - 770
    Views | PDF | EPUB Downloads : 20 / 9 / 2
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i2.1081

  • Pattern of Multidrug Resistance Genes and Immunological Biomarkers in Post-Surgical wound infections in Nnewi, Nigeria

    F. A. Ehiaghe, C. C. Onyenekwe, I. H. Anyaebu , R. U. Erhunmwunse , J. I. Ehiaghe , O. N. Osakue , R. C. Chukwuanukwu , E. C. Ogbodo, J. Ize-Iyamu , O. O. Amengialue , O. J. Okafoanyali , N. D. Ogoegbunam
    771 - 791
    Views | PDF | EPUB Downloads : 31 / 10 / 1
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i2.1082

  • Impact of Coping Strategies on Household Food Insecurity in Conflict Situation in Enugu State, Nigeria

    Blessing Uchechukwu Onyeidu, Nnenna Ola Onuoha
    792 - 802
    Views | PDF | EPUB Downloads : 112 / 10 / 1
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i2.1083

  • Quality Improvement in Osun State Healthcare Delivery: A Cross-sectional Study on Perceived Operational Challenges with the Osun Health Insurance Scheme (OHIS) by Accredited Providers

    Rasaq Akintunde Akindele, Funmilayo Jerry Adetoro, Anifat Opeyemi Oladele, Sunmonu Tiamiyu Olasunkanmi, Sina Igbalaye, Adeyemi Temitayo Adeyemo 
    803 - 815
    Views | PDF | EPUB Downloads : 10 / 9 / 1
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i2.1086

  • Kidney Function in Normotensive and Preeclamptic Pregnancies: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study in Abeokuta, Nigeria

    Olusola Adebisi, A. K. Bakare, A. T. Vaughan, A. E. Faponle, K. A. Ahmed, A. Odeyemi, O. O. Okunola
    816 - 823
    Views | PDF | EPUB Downloads : 14 / 7 / 0
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i2.1091

  • Prevalence and Outcomes of Gestational Hypotension and Hypertension among Pregnant Women Attending a Tertiary Health Institution in South-West Nigeria

    Otovwe Agofure, Oluwaseun Abiodun, Ajoke Akinola, Omamuyovwi Irerhievwie, Voke Anthonia Ovienria, Godlene O. Ugbaja, Silvia Akinleye, Ruth Igbah
    824 - 837
    Views | PDF | EPUB Downloads : 27 / 7 / 1
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i2.1097

  • A Comparative Study of Intralesional Triamcinolone versus Intralesional 5-Fluorouracil in the Treatment of Keloids in Sokoto, Nigeria

    Mustapha Adeyinka Alasi, Muhammad Habib Ibrahim , Jacob Ndas Legbo
    838 - 847
    Views | PDF | EPUB Downloads : 31 / 14 / 3
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i2.1101

  • Investigation of Micro-nutrient Status and Gestational Weight Gain Patterns in Pregnant Women in Bayelsa State, Nigeria

    E. O. Akhigbe, Malachy Peter, M. Donald-Ase, O. A. Ajayi, Maria O. Asalagha, O. C. Afam-Anene
    848 - 857
    Views | PDF | EPUB Downloads : 83 / 14 / 2
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i2.1102

  • Psychological impact of Pregnancy and Health-Seeking Behaviours among Women Attending Antenatal Clinic at Southwest Hospital, Nigeria

    Sunday Oluwafemi Omoniyi, Adekemi A. Adelani, Precious Ikpeama, Mary Paul, Kofoworola Ishola, Oluwatosin Oguntoye, Emmanuel Ejembi Anyebe
    858 - 868
    Views | PDF | EPUB Downloads : 23 / 9 / 4
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i2.1105

  • Anthropometric Assessment of Nutritional Status of Under-Five Children Attending Paediatrics Clinic in University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Nigeria

    Johnson Ofonime , Olatunji Gloria , Akan Mkpouto , Ekumakpu, Mercy , Nkanta, Favour, Ntuk, Favour , Adeniyi, Jeremiah , Udoh, Precious , Affia, Godspower
     869 - 878
    Views | PDF | EPUB Downloads : 0 / 0 / 0
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i2.1106

  • Perceived Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening among Physicians Who Routinely Recommend Screening in Tertiary Hospitals in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

    Philip Ojile Akpa, Barka Vandi Kwaghe, Innocent Emmanuel, Olugbenga Akindele Silas, Nyam Paul David, Dami Nantok
    879 - 888
    Views | PDF | EPUB Downloads : 32 / 11 / 1
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i2.1112

Case Report and Series

  • Rare Causes of Acute Urinary Retention in a Resource Poor Setting in Nigeria: A Descriptive Case-Based Study

    Nnenna Mary Nwanze, Paul Owajionyi Dienye, Christian I. Dickson, Titi Precious-ibiye Owen, Chinwe Tonye Atata, Janny Ikurayeke
    616-625
    Views | PDF | EPUB Downloads : 7 / 10 / 0
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i2.1046
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