Vol. 25 No. 1 (2025): January - March

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

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Published: 2025-04-01

Review Articles

  • Air Pollution and Lung Health: A Significant Public Health Challenge in Resource Poor Countries

    Chizaram Anselm Onyeaghala, Progress Obidinma-Igwe
    5 - 15
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i1.918

  • A Narrative Review on Advances in Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment: Current Status and Emerging Trends.

    Mazira Mohamad Ghazali, Zakiyyah Munirah Mohd Zaki, Muhammad Rajaei Ahmad Mohd Zain, Samhani Ismail
    16 - 30
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i1.943

  • Healthcare Expenditure and Development Indices of Health in Nigeria: A Time Series Econometric Approach

    Kelechi Chijindu Nnamdi, Franklin Nnaemeka Ngwu
    31 – 48
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i1.954

  • Impact of Caffeine on Glucose Metabolism: A Review of Molecular Mechanism of Action

    Abdullahi Adamu Ja'e, Sadiq Muazu Maifata, Kabeer Abubakar, Ahmad Muhammad Rabiu, Amina Yusuf Jega, Chinedu Onwuchekwa, Umar Zayyanu Usman
    49 - 62
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i1.998

Original Articles

  • A Comparison of Two Routes of Magnesium Sulphate Administrationfor Prevention of Postoperative Sore Throat

    Bravery Agi, Olubusola Temitope Alagbe-Briggs, Uyoata Johnson
    441 – 450
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i1.1003

  • Coping Mechanism and Health Seeking Behaviour of SecondarySchool Adolescents with Suicidal Thoughts in Rivers State, Nigeria:Urban and Rural Comparison

    Chinonso Chukwudi Onyechi, Foluke Olukemi Adeniji
    451 – 462
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i1.1017

  • Economic Burden and Catastrophic Expenditure from HouseholdIllnesses among Civil Servants in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

    Foluke Olukemi Adeniji, Glory Ovunda Worgu
    463 – 472
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i1.1018

  • Assessment of red cell parameters and interleukin-6 level in chronic kidney disease patients in Sokoto, North-west

    Momodu Imoru, Zainab Ibrahim Ishaq, Hamidu Muhammad Liman
    63 - 69
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i1.852

  • Assessment of haematological parameters in patients with chronic kidney disease in Sokoto, Northern Nigeria.

    Momodu Imoru, Zainab Ibrahim Ishaq, Hamidu Muhammad Liman
    70 - 76
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i1.853

  • In-School Adolescents’ Perspectives on Strategies for Implementation of Cervical Cancer Awareness and Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Uptake in Ibadan, Oyo

    Yetunde Olufisayo John-Akinola , Peculiar Ikeade Adeyemo
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i1.865

  • Hindrances to the Effective Pedagogical Use of Innovative Technologies in the MacArthur Clinical Skills Laboratory at the University of Port Harcourt Medical School.

    Wananyo Enighe Ugboma, Ibi Erekosima
    88 - 98
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i1.874

  • Practices on healthcare waste segregation Bagamoyo Town Council in Tanzania

    Erasto Kinemelo, Edina Simon
    99 - 108
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i1.876

  • Determinants of Basic Life Support (BLS) Among UndergraduateStudents of University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

    Fredrick Chuks Enuagwuna, Etunalapu Bruce, Chukwudinma ThankGod Bethel, Foundation Barilunanee Benjamin, Shekinah Adonye Wilcox
    109 - 124
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i1.890

  • Factors associated with Uptake of Modern Family Planning Methods among Women of Reproductive Age in Mgbuoshimini Community, Rivers State, Nigeria

    Chinedu Barbara Nwadiaru, Omosivie Maduka, Daprim Ogaji
    125 - 133
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i1.900

  • Motor and Social Independence Skills Among Stunted Toddlers in Tegal City, Indonesia

    Nilatul Izah, Linda Rofiasari, Ratna Dewi Handayani, Seventina Nurul Hidayah, Ni'matul Ulya, Bardiati Ulfah, Satriya Pranata
    134 - 142
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i1.916

  • Adherence to Anti-Retroviral Therapy and its Associated Factors Among Women Living with HIV/AIDS in a Teaching Hospital in Ibadan, Nigeria

    Grace Ibezimoh, Grace Ademuyiwa, Ikenna Ojiegbe, Miracle Ndikom, Chizoma Ndikom
    143 - 153
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i1.929

  • Diarrhoea Discuss Corner: A School-Based Intervention to Promote Basic Diarrhea Awareness and Common Control Practices Among School-Age Children

    Ebikonbowei Alexis Okaba
    154 - 165
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i1.936

  • Bi-directional Diagnosis of Tuberculosis (TB) Using Xpert® MTB/RIF Ultra and Determine® TB-LAM Ag Testing Methodologies in a Parallel Algorithm: Pathway Towards Identifying the Nigerian Missing TB Cases.

    Adeniyi David Segun, Tongvwam Princewill John, Okonkwo Patrick Chikezie, Owolagba Femi Emmanuel, Ofuche Eke, Onwuatuelo Ifeyinwa, Samuels Jay Osi, Okonkwo Prosper
    166 - 173
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i1.944

  • Gleason Score as a Diagnostic Tool in Prostate Cancer Assessment: Findings from a Tertiary Health Care Center in Southwest, Nigeria

    Gbemi Henry Ano-edward, Isaac Oluwaseyi Ajao, Peter Kehinde Uduagbamen, Adebayo Ayoade Adekunle
    174 - 180
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i1.947

  • Identification and Antibiogram of Bacteria Associated with Urinary Tract Infection amongst Apparently Healthy Students in Afe Babalola University

    A. H. Egbebi , D. E. Ofotoku, O. M. Ogunyemi, C. C. Agu, J. F. Akinsey, B. O. Oluboyo, S. B. Ayuba, Sunday Ayuba Buru
    181 - 191
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i1.951

  • Knowledge and the Associated Factors Toward Safe Abortion Among Undergraduate Students in Ogbomoso, Oyo State

    Temidayo Bobo, Tola Bakare, Olumuyiwa A. Ogunlaja, Opeyemi O. Bobo
    192 - 201
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i1.957

  • Trends and Pattern of Gender-Based Violence: 8 Years Retrospective Study in a Tertiary Hospital in Bayelsa State, South-South Nigeria

    Obielumani Oguche, Kellybest I. Davids, Goodness Onyero
    202 - 210
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i1.959

  • Risk of Falling and Associated Factors in Older Adults in a Tertiary Center in Nigeria

    Bede Azudialu, Chinyere Azifuaku, Agada Owulo, Nnaemeka Oguejiofor 
    211 - 220
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i1.960

  • Real-time Continuous Glucose Monitoring Outperforms Blood Glucose Meters in Predicting Diabetes Risk Among Children with Acanthosis Nigricans: A Nine-Month Observational Study

    Susanti, C. M. Orizani, R. B. Kristiani, I. Iswati, D. N. Bistara, A. C. Mustamu
    221 - 230
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i1.961

  • Reproductive Toxicity Induced by Tramadol Exposure in Female Albino Rats

    Idara Solomon Esua, Ukam Uno-Ubarei Uno, Ekerette Emmanuel Ekerette, Reagan Bessong Agbor, Uduak Linus Edem, Ekei Victor Ikpeme, Utip Ekaluo
    231 - 239
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i1.962

  • Modern Contraceptive Use: An Analysis of The Factors Influencing Its Adoption Among Women of Reproductive Age in North-Central Nigeria

    Abduljaleel Adejumo, Abdulazeez Abdulganiyu; Ibrahim Abdullateef; Saheed Isiaka
    240 - 249
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i1.963

  • Voices of Pregnant Mothers: Accounts of Psychological Support from Midwives and Spouse at Sunyani Teaching Hospital, Ghana

    Naomi Manu, Josephine Gbobbo, Ababio Christian Ankamah, Juabie Duori Bennie, Amanda Asomah, Ali Mahmud
    250 - 260
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i1.964

  • Mechanical Heart Valve Prosthesis: Relationship Between Sound Pressure Level and Related Complaints

    Moyijo Maishanu, Mark Tettey, Kow Entsua-Mensah, Abubakar Umar
    261 - 268
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i1.965

  • Enhanced Speech Development Through Combined Speech Therapy Massage and Augmentative Alternative Communication: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Preschool Children

    Panel Situmorang, Yehud Maryen, Elisabeth Samaran, Alva Cherry Mustamu, Nur Hafni Hasim
    269 - 281
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i1.966

  • Association between Job Stress, Job Demand, and Musculoskeletal Disorders among Academic Staff of Universities in Benue State: A Cross-Sectional Study

    Williams T. Yongu, Targema Iorvaa, Sarah Ngukuran Burbwa, Orfega Zwawua, Michael Enokela Efu
    282 - 291
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i1.971

  • Clinical profile and management outcomes of Intussusception in children in Uyo, South-South, Nigeria.

    Monday Ituen, Emem Akpanudo, Aniekpeno Eyo, Eti-Iyene Emmanuel
    292 - 300
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i1.972

  • The Antifungal Effects of Different Extracts of Cola nitida on Selected Organisms

    Chinedu Habakkuk Ozoffor
    301 - 307
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i1.977

  • Tuberculosis Treatment Outcomes and Determinants of Treatment Default in a Tertiary Health Facility in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Rivers State

    Blessing Adetula, Inumaye Nkechi Ojule, Vivian Ifeoma Ogbonna
    308 - 317
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i1.982

  • Prevalence and Predictors of Hypertension Among Police Personnel in Port Harcourt Metropolis, Rivers State, Nigeria

    Nwankwor Simeon, Inumaye Ojule
    318 - 329
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i1.983

  • Echocardiographic Correlates of Left Atrial Size in Hypertensive Patients

    Stella Cookey, Abiye Nonju, Bonas Bonaventure Harry
    330 - 339
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i1.984

  • Exploring the Impact of COVID-19 Vaccine Experiences and Safety-Related Reports on Vaccine Confidence among Nursing Students in Delta State College of Nursing Science Agbor, Nigeria

    Blessing Osagumwendia Josiah, Muhammad Baqir Shittu, Emmanuel Chukwunwike Enebeli, Brontie Albertha Duncan, Chinelo Cleopatra Josiah, Oyinye Prosper Martins-Ifeanyi, Mercy Emmanuel, Fawole Israel Opeyemi, Kelechi Eric Alimele, Oluwadamilare Akingbade, Marios Kantaris
    340 - 356
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i1.987

  • MRI-Based Morphometric Study of the Corpus Callosum in Nigerian Adults

    Beryl Ominde, Mamerhi Enaohwo, Joyce Ikubor, Ogholoh Denise, Ogheneyole Jeremiah , Orovwoghene Omoro, Patrick Igbigbi
    357 - 364
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i1.989

  • Isolation and Identification of Fungi spp Associated with Bread Spoilage in Lapai, Niger State

    Aishat Rabiu Sani, Mariam Testimony Hamza, Isah Legbo Muhammed, Fatima Ladidi Jibril, Ibrahim Abdullahi, Abdulullahi Mohammed, Sunday Buru Ayuba
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i1.991

  • Neck circumference as a reliable predictor of obesity and metabolic Syndrome in rural south-west Nigeria: A cross-sectional study

    Oluwabukola Ayodele Ala, Patience Akinwusi, Opeyemi Oni, Abiola Oluwadamilola Odeyemi, Gbenga Michael Israel, Oluwaseyi Kikelomo Israel
    371 - 379
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i1.992

  • Awareness and Knowledge of Glaucoma Among Secondary School Teachers in Onitsha Nigeria

    Adanma Chinyele Ezenwa, Sabastian Ndulue Nwosu
    380 - 385
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i1.995

  • Assessing the Effectiveness of a Structured Education Program on Hepatitis B Awareness among Secondary School Students in Gombe State, Northeastern Nigeria

    Olasunkanmi Modupeoluwa Olajide, Olaposi J. Olatoregun, Yetunde Tolulope Adenekan, Ibrahim Amina, Adnan Umar Musa
    386 - 393
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i1.996

  • Pattern of ocular disorders in patients with Diabetes Mellitus at an Endocrinology clinic of A tertiary centre in Ibadan, Sub-Saharan Africa.

    Yewande Babalola, Steve Adebusoye, Arinola Esan, Temilola Akande, Jokotade Adeleye, Bolutife Olusanya
    394 - 400
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i1.1000

  • Epidemiology of Uncorrected Refractive Error and Vision Impairment Among Pupils in Bindura, Zimbabwe: A Cross-sectional Study

    Michael Agyemang Kwarteng, Frederick Afum Asare, Samuel Kyei, Abigail Masuka, Rumbidzai Muza, Starlyn Nyamhenda, Takunda Jakopo
    401 - 407
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i1.1001

  • Central Corneal Thickness in Adult Non-Glaucomatous Blacks in South-Western Nigeria: a Hospital-Based Study

    Caroline Adeoti, Olubusayo Adejumo
    408 - 414
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i1.1004

  • Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Basic Life Support Skills Among Undergraduate Students at the University of Port Harcourt Rivers State Nigeria

    Fredrick Chuks Enuagwuna, Charles I. Tobin-West, Etunalapu Bruce, Chukwudinma ThankGod Bethel , Foundation Barilunanee Benjamin
    415 - 424
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i1.1020

  • Patterns of Adult Congenital Heart Diseases at The Rivers State University Teaching Hospital

    Stella Ngozi Cookey, Rita Wakama, Deinma Asikimabo-Ofori, Bonas Harry
    425 - 434
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i1.1052

Case Report and Series

Letter to the Editor

  • Climate change crisis in low resource countries: Implication for Nigeria’s recurrent flooding

    Anselem Onyeaghala, Ugochi Chizuorom Abazie
    1 - 4
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i1.917