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

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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

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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

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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

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i1.998

Case Report and Series

Acinetobacter baumannii Infective Endocarditis in a child with Down syndrome seen at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria

Khadijat Isezuo, Usman M. Sani, Usman M. Waziri, Bilkisu I. Garba, Muhammad Sabitu Zainu, Mansur Abubakar, Monsurat A. Falaye, Ibrahim J. Hano, Yahaya Mohammed

435 - 440

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Letter to the Editor

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

Anselem Onyeaghala, Ugochi Chizuorom Abazie

1 - 4

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i1.917

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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
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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

Chinedu Habakkuk Ozoffor

301 - 307

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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

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

Nwankwor Simeon, Inumaye Ojule

318 - 329

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Echocardiographic Correlates of Left Atrial Size in Hypertensive Patients

Stella Cookey, Abiye Nonju, Bonas Bonaventure Harry

330 - 339

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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

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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

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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
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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

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

Adanma Chinyele Ezenwa, Sabastian Ndulue Nwosu

380 - 385

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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

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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

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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

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

Caroline Adeoti, Olubusayo Adejumo

408 - 414

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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

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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

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i1.1052