Published: 2025-10-18

Review Articles

CLIAREM Model: A novel framework for postgraduate medical education in Sub-Saharan Africa

Taoreed Azeez

973 - 989

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i3.1094
1443 587

Migrant Construction Workers Health Seeking Behavior in India- Literature Review

Ajoke Akinola, Anil Kumar Indira Krishna 

1088 – 1100

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i3.1142
1433 660

Original Articles

Outcome of Active and Physiological Management of Third Stage of Labour in a Tertiary Hospital in Aba, Abia State.

Gift Uruchi Umusumimie, Patricia Ukaigwe

899 – 905

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i3.688
1466 669

Pharmacological Evaluation of Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities of Hydroalcoholic Extracts from Oroxylum Indicum and Pongamia Pinnata

Sujit Trimbak Karpe, Anil Vishwanath Chandewar, Nitin Indarchandji Kochar, Abhijit Vitthalrao Shrirao

906 – 915

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i3.940
905 549

Quality of Life Among Schizophrenia Patients Before and After Yoga: A Comparative Interventional Study

Bhagyashree Nanda, Rakesh Mohanty, Suvendu Narayan Mishra, Sudhansu Sekhar Lenka 

916 – 922

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i3.980
873 601

Urban–Rural Disparities in the Prevalence and Determinants of Childhood Obesity Among Adolescents Aged 10–19 Years in Delta South Senatorial District, Nigeria

Eric Ovuakporie Jarikre, Charles Chukwuemeka Ofili, Michael Ogochukwu Otutu, Peters Chukwubuikem Esegbue, Malachy Babangida Peter, Paula Tobechukwu Okafor

923 – 933

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i3.1011
2103 690

Preference and Satisfaction Regarding Learning Methods Among Medical Students of The University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Grace Chinaza Elema, Douglas Nyekachi Emejuru, Daniel Chigozie Emma-Okpuruka, Vivian Ifeoma Ogbonna

934 - 942

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i3.1027
1384 595

Effectiveness of Castor Oil in Preventing Formal Induction of Labour at a Tertiary Institution: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Ifeoma C. Uche-Omovoh, Assumpta N. Nweke, Obiora Asiegbu, Uzoma E. Onwukwe, Chinomnso S. Marcel-Onwudiwe, Chukwudi O. Oru, Arinze Ikeotuonye, Amuchechukwu Nwafor, Chidi O. U. Esike, Odidika U. J. Umeora 

943 – 952

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i3.1043
1953 717

Antimicrobial Effect of Alcoholic Chlorhexidine on Groin Microflora in Children

Olusesan L. Amosu, Collins C. Nwokoro, Olusegun A. Talabi, Akinlade I. Lawal, Owolabi A. Adekoya, Clement I. Akpaette 

953 - 959

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i3.1084
661 495

How well do female healthcare professionals in Southern Nigeria know about Cervical cancer and use its screening services? A Cross-sectional survey.

Ulunma Ikwuoma Mariere, Loveday Abuchi Okpara, Stella Ufuoma Rotifa, Artemie Gordon, Perpetual Ogechukwu Nwankwo, Joanna Tonebimonyo Wagio 

960 - 972

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i3.1088
1476 495

COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and Uptake Among Nigerian University Students: A Case Study of ABU Zaria

Halimatu Abdullahi, Japhet Haruna Jona, Mohammed Ibn Abdullahi

990 – 1003

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i3.1113
2436 550

Pattern of Sexually Transmitted Infection Cases at a Tertiary Health Facility in Rivers State, Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study

Vivian Ifeoma Ogbonna, Barinem Mary Dimkpa, Taagbara Jolly Abaate, Modupe Oyadotun , Celine U. Osi, Chijianyam G. Osuagwu, Ada P. Ugorji, Chika U. Agogbuo, Lisa Orianwo, Salome Ikechi-Otamiri, Foluke Adeniji

1004 – 1013

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i3.1117
1291 786

Psychological Health of Undergraduate Medical Students and Its Associated Factors in A Tertiary Institution, South-South, Nigeria.

Ehimemen S. Aigbokhaevbo, Antoinette N. Ofili

1014 – 1024

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i3.1118
1490 522

Philos Plating for Proximal Humeral Fractures: Outcome of 41 Consecutive Fixations

Diamond Tamunokuro, Orupabo Furo, Ayoko Utavie 

1025 – 1031

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i3.1119
1032 531

Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in Abuja, North-central Nigeria: A 5-Year Institutional Review of Indications and Pathological Outcomes

Michael Ehienagudia Aghahowa, Iliya Karliyus Salu, Okundayo Emuze, Sule Ahmed, Muslimat Ajibola Alada, Sunday Ikeyah Atinko

1032-1038

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i3.1121
1777 725

Menstrual Hygiene Management Practices and Associated Factors Among Female Adolescents in Amai Secondary School, Delta State, Nigeria

Christabel Nneka Ogbolu, Lydia Ifeoma Agbasimiere, Justice Iyawa, Loveth Onuwa Okololise, Anthonia Onyenibe Okwelum, Otovwe Agofure, Browne Chukwudi Okonkwo, Richard Akinola Aduloju, Tobechukwu Okafor

1039 - 1046

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i3.1124
5118 858

Awareness of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Law and its Association with Female Genital Mutilation Prevalence among Youths in Oyigbo, Rivers State

Vivian I. Ogbonna, Chidinma Opara, Carol B. Joseph, Nneka Okongwu, Bademosi Adetomi

1047 – 1057

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i3.1127
1751 820

Influence of Social Media on Patients’ Perception of Healthcare Services in Afe Babalola University Multisystem Hospital, Ado- Ekiti, Ekiti State

Risikat I Fadare, Oluwadamilola W Ayorinde, Gbemisola B Ogbeye, Cecilia B. Bello, Oluwafunmilayo E. Fadare, Zuliahat Abdulkadir, Oluwayemisi B. Oladipo

1058 – 1068

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i3.1128
1288 489

Use of Mobile Applications for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Safety Screening: An Acceptability Study Utilizing Technology Acceptance Model (TAM)

Azizah Ab Ghani, Wai-Hun Cheah , Myat Moe Thwe Aung, Norhasiza Mat Jusoh , Husbani Mohd Amin Rebuan , Mohd Salami Ibrahim

1069 – 1077

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i3.1132
1551 574

Interconnectedness between Corporate Governance, Global Burden of Disease, SARS-CoV and Banking Sector Development in Nigeria: The Role of Institutional Quality

Charles O. Manasseh, Chine Sp Logan, Deborah Ngozi Umah, Ginikachukwu S. Richards, Ikechukwu H. Iheukwumere , Chidiogo M. Iheukwumere, Obiageli G. Akamobi, Ijeoma B. Unachukwu

1286 – 1294

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i3.1139
1833 621

Health-seeking behaviour of traders: a case study of three markets in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

Ofonime Johnson , Emmanuel E. Gabriel, Ubong P. Edem, Edinyanga S. Emmanuel, Uko O. Umoh, Jeremiah E. Asuquo, Tare F. Oyighan, Dianabasi E. Bassey, Grace C. Ene-Peter

1078 – 1087

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i3.1140
1624 1011

Ameliorative Effects of Supplements of Papaya Seed, Watermelon Seed, and Clove buds on Testosterone-DMBA Induced Prostate Cancer in Wistar Rats: Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Histological Analysis

Karimah Mohammed Rabiu, Lawal Nura, Ganiyu Ibrahim Aderounmu

1106 – 1124

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i3.1150
2716 783

Development of Smart IoT-based Device for Effective Health Vital Signs Monitoring

Anthony I. Otuonye, Nkechi F. Esomonu, Emmanuel Chukwu, Chukwudi Ohanuma, Chilaka E. Nwaimo, Patricia Onyechere, Emmauel C. Enyia, Michael O. Umebali, Chioma U. Iroh

1125 – 1133

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i3.1153
1351 598

Transient Autonomic-like Symptoms During Clinical Exposure: A Cross-Sectional Study Among Nigerian Health Workers and Trainees

Dumle Jane Alerechi-Ogbugo, Alerechi Emeka-Ogbugo , Muhammad M. Makusidi, Ibiso Bruce

1134 - 1142

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i3.1154
1218 444

Children with Special Needs: Parents Perception and Coping Mechanism

Phoebe Nwamaka Kanikwu, Joyce Ifeoma Isichei

1143 – 1152

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i3.1158
1239 504

Quality of Life and Psychological Comorbidities in Adolescents with Epilepsy in Nigeria: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study

B. H. Soile, Olusola O Adebisi, A. K. Bakare, M. A. Adeniyi, R. O. Lawal, A. S. Adediran, I. O. F. Dedeke, F. E. A. Lesi

1153 – 1164

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i3.1159
1854 476

Pruritus and its Impacts on Quality of Life of Citizens of Ejigbo Osun State, South West Nigeria: A Cross- Sectional Study

Michael G. Israel, Patience O. Akinwusi, Opeyemi O. Oni, Abiona O. Odeyemi, Oluwabukola A. Ala, Oluwaseyi K. Israel, James I. Owolabi, Joel O. Akande

1165 – 1176

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i3.1160
1902 505

Healthcare Providers’ Reports of Encounters with women with Cryptic Pregnancies and HIV status of Acquired babies in Southeast Nigeria

Maria-Lauretta C. Orji, Oluchukwu C. Oyim-Elechi, Kosolu Y. Okiche, Michael O. Orji, Ezinne S. Agbo, Anulika C. Nwobi, Nnamdi B. Onyire

1177 – 1185

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i3.1161
2406 791

Barriers to the Use of Antiretroviral Therapy Among HIV-Positive Pregnant Women in Awka, South-East Nigeria.

Ukwubile Edward Egwuaba, Blessing Adeyi Sunday

1186 – 1196

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i3.1163
1803 557

Maternal Satisfaction with Routine Immunization Services at a Tertiary Healthcare Facility in Ekiti State, South Western Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study

Abdulfattah Isa, Adeniyi Makinde Adebayo, Adewoye Kayode Rasaq, Tope Ipinnimo, Olusegun Omotayo Adebisi, Ayotunde Sherif Azees

1197 – 1205

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i3.1164
1333 535

Proficiency, Facilitators and Barriers to Computer-Based Examination among Postgraduate Students at the University of Port Harcourt

Onwuagbaizu Ebele, Daprim Samuel Ogaji

1206 – 1217

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i3.1166
1520 490

Epidemiology, Clinical Profile and Management Outcome of Fourniers Gangrene in a Tertiary Teaching Hospital

Ehiremhen Ozah, Emmanuel Osaro Osaigbovo

1218 – 1228

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i3.1169
1578 429

Comparative Retrospective Review of Survivor and Perpetrator Profiles in Two Nigerian Sexual Assault Referral Centres: Implications for Policy and Protection

Oluwajimi Olanrewaju Sodipo, Sekinat Odunaye-Badmus, Adejumo Olusola

1229 – 1236

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i3.1172
1267 515

Characterization of anthropometric parameters, lumbar flexibility and quadriceps angle of adult female users of high-heeled shoes in Calabar, Cross River, Nigeria.

Saturday N. Oghumu, Mary-Ann O. Esezobor, Ruth O. Nicholas, Peter A. Awhen, Anne U. Orobosa, Eguagie Okhuahesuyi, Kenneth A. Madume, Kayode I. Oke

1237 – 1247

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i3.1176
1521 963

Depressive Symptoms and Self-Esteem in Moroccan School Children: Public Health Implications from a Cross-Sectional Study

Imane Jaghror, Mohammed El Aameri, Hafida Jaghror, Zakaria Abidli, Leila Bikjdaouene

1248 – 1257

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i3.1179
1752 568

Users’ Satisfaction with Wheeled Mobility Assistive in Kinshasa and Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo

Mabanza M. M., Biwata M. B., Lofuta O. V. P., Nzinga L. A-M, Tshongo K. H., Ntsambi EG, Buhendwa R. A., Nkakudulu B. K. H.

1258 – 1267

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i3.1180
877 527

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of AI-Assisted Diagnostics Among Students of Master of Public Health in Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

Danladi Sam Samuel, Japhet Haruna Jonah, Gabriel Samuel, Ijuptil Amos, Regina Chimsom Eche, Ali Kime Makinta, Hadiza Musa

1268 – 1275

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i3.1187
2619 579

Knowledge of Breast Cancer and Practice of Breast Self-Examination Among Female Students at Federal College of Education (Technical) Asaba, Nigeria

Ekeneam Nkadi Omo, Alphonsus Rukevwe Isara

1276 – 1285

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i3.1204
2448 671

Case Report and Series

Uterine Didelphys: A Rare Anomaly Unveiled at Repeat Caesarean Section in A Multiparous Woman at Term

Idowu Pauline Ogunlaja, Musa Olatunji Abdullahi, Adeola Olasinde, Ajoke Aminat Oladipo, Zainab Ajoke Abdulkadir

1101 – 1105

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i3.1145
907 470

Abstracts

Book of Abstracts of Papers Presented at the 65th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Medical Association, Rivers State, Port Harcourt 2025 (2nd – 9th August, 2025)

Conference Proceeding at the 65th NMA Rivers State AGSM

Daprim Ogaji

889 - 898

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i3.1231
1139 463