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. See more information on the journal’s website https://tnhjph.com/index.php/tnhj or via the AJOL link http://www.ajol.info/index.php/nhj/issue/archive | http://www.ajol.info/index.php/nhj/about

Published: 2024-12-31

Review Articles

How Africa’s Political Challenges Impede Healthcare Advancement

Greatman Adiela Owhor, Oluwaseun Omolade Adekoya, Chinelo Cynthia Ezenwafor, Ebere Angela Ofoedu, Naomi Chinyere Chikezie, Deborah Oluwaseun Shomuyiwa

1641-1646

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i4.831

Leveraging Technology to Enhance Healthcare Delivery and Reduce Brain Drain in Nigeria

Eze Chibuike Nwafor, Maxwell Ogomegbulam

1647 - 1655

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i4.893

The Impact of Medical Policies and Politics on Brain Drain in Developing Countries

Eze Chibuike Nwafor, Crown Clement

1656 - 1664

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i4.894

Addressing a Silent Epidemic: A Literature Review of Fall Risk Awareness and Prevention Strategies for Older Adults in Nigeria

Agboola SM, Kolawole Michael Olusuyi, Beatrice Titilola Segun-Agboola, OA Ajetunmobi, Oluwaseun Chidera Ajayi, Oluwaseun James Aina, A Akinbode

1665 - 1673

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i4.897

Original Articles

Anxiety-Mitigating Potential of the Ethylene Extract of Tetrapleura tetraptera

CF Wami-Amadi, BI Owhorji, II Nonju, PD Victor

1674 – 1678

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i4.997

The Relationship between Body Mass Index, Pulse Rate and Intraocular Pressure

George Nnamdi Atuanya, Favour Erhumwun, Ugwu Ikenna Egbo, Obehi Suzan Idogen, Aghafekokhian Bose Osaiyuwu

1679 - 1688

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i4.869

Making Healthy Babies: An Exploration of Opinions on Barriers and Facilitators of Optimizing Preconception Care among Healthcare Providers in Federal Medical Centre, Keffi, Nigeria

Godwin Samuel, Funmilola Odunyemi , Jessica Irumheson , Salamatu Idris , Silas Oyibo

1689 - 1700

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i4.872

Psychosocial Impact of COVID-19 on Frontline Healthcare Workers at a Tertiary Healthcare Facility in Northwest Nigeria

Danjuma Aliyu, Abdullahi Saulawa Mahmud , Emmanuel Ejembi Anyebe, Adewumi Segun Igbinlade, Sunday Oluwafemi Omoniyi, Madinat Shola Mohammed

1701 - 1714

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i4.873

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on the Use of Personal Protective Equipment to Small Mining Industry at Kaboha Ward in Geita Region-Tanzania

Erasto Kinemelo, KJ Kengele

1715 – 1721

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i4.882

Supportive factors and barriers to Kangaroo Mother care for Preemies: Insights from Bono Region, Ghana

Amanda Asomah, Ifeoma Anochie, Chizoba Ndikom, Christian Ankamah Ababio , Naomi Manu, Bennie Juabie Duori, Michael Gidi
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i4.887

Factors Influencing the Adoption, Non-Adoption and Abandonment of Lower Limb Prostheses among Amputees in Selected Hospitals in Owerri, Imo

Tochukwu Nze Ugorji, Sunday Peace Morenikeji, Tosin Faith Kekere, Immaculate Onyinye Odoh, Sussan Chinyere Ayinla, Faith Chimanma Bright-Ohaeri

1731 - 1737

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i4.899

Impact of Cucumber Supplementation on some Hepato-Renal Parameters in the Elderly Individuals in Nnewi

Chukwuemeka Emmanuel Ogbodo, MC Ogbodo, CE Onah, CS Okeke, MO Ifesinachi, AO Okezie, JC Iwuji, A Achiaku, KC Akpa

1738 - 1745

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i4.911

Molecular Screening for Chlamydia trachomatis among Pregnant Women Attending Ante-Natal Clinics in Kaduna Metropolis, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Nkechi Egbe, BF Bakori, MI Abdulsalam, GL Mulade

1746 - 1752

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i4.913

Effectiveness of Communication and Compliance with WHO and Ministry of Health COVID-19 Guidelines in Tanzanian Healthcare Facilities

Edward Augustine Magwe

1753 - 1761

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i4.927

Prevalence and Associated Factors of Asymptomatic Malaria among Pregnant Women Attending Care in a Semi-Urban Government Hospital in South-South Nigeria

Ngozi Roy Maduka, Nosakhare Osasere Enaruna

1762 - 1770

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i4.928

Urban Poor Community Settings’ Knowledge and Management Practices of Mothers of Under-Two during Teething in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

TE Okedele, Musibau Titiloye

1771 - 1778

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i4.930

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Cervical Cancer Screening among Female Undergraduate Students in the College of Medical Sciences, University of Benin

Idewele Irabor, Raphael Idewele, Ben Enagbonma, Emmanuel Imade, Osasumwen Osarumen, Ernest Isemede

1779 - 1788

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i4.931

Prevalence of Hypertension across Geopolitical Zones in Rivers State Residents

Stella Cookey, Rita Wakama, Deinma Asikimabo-Ofori, Harry Bonas

1789 - 1798

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i4.932

Bacterial Isolation, Identification and Antibiogram of Frequently Used Fomite in a Tertiary Hospital in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria

Chidera Confidence Agu, SZ Aaron, JF Akinseye, Chukwunonso Patrick Eya, OO Ogunfolakan, AH Egbebi, OM Ogunyemi, BO Oluboyo

1799 - 1808

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i4.934

Prevalence, Complications, Outcomes and Associated Factors of Perinatal Asphyxia in a Neonatal Unit in Port Harcourt, Southern Nigeria

Boma A. West, DC Briggs

1809 - 1821

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i4.935

Pathway to the Emergency Department in a Tertiary Hospital in Port Harcourt, Nigeria: A Prospective Study of 614 Unconscious Patients

Dabota Yvonne Buowari, Barile Edward Ikpae

1822 - 1827

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i4.938

Staff-related Predictors of Knowledge and Practice of Clinical Audit among Doctors in a Tertiary Health Facility in a Developing Country: A Cross-Sectional Study

Ezioma Alinnor, Daprim Samuel Ogaji

1822 - 1827

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i4.939

Case Report and Series

Persistent Vitello-Intestinal Duct presenting as Prolapsed Loop of Ileum at the Umbilicus: A Case Report

Chigbundu Nwokoro, LO Amosu, AB Igbagbolere, BO Abeeb, A Ademidun, EA Kalesanwo

1837 - 1841

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i4.827

Biography

Professor Edwin N. Elechi: X-raying his days as a Trainer, a Mentor, and a Researcher

Kelechi E Okonta

1842 - 1846

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i4.979