Published: 2026-01-07

Review Articles

The Role and Impact of the National Council on Health in Strengthening Nigeria’s Health System: A Policy Review

Chinwe Tonye Atata, Ununuma Chimiyuma Oguzor, Adaeze Chidinma Oreh, Julienne Darlington-Woke, Janny Ikurayeke

1323 - 1342

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i4.1147

Occupational Noise Exposure, Hearing Conservation Programs, and Tinnitus Outcomes in Industrial Communities: A Mixed-Methods Review

Shuaib Kayode Aremu, Chijioke Cosmos Achebe, Kayode Rasaq Adewoye

1343 - 1357

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i4.1165

Original Articles

Paediatric Admissions and Outcomes in A Digitally-Enabled Primary Health Care Facility in Southern Nigeria: A Retrospective Analysis Following EMR Deployment

Patience Ngozi Obiagwu, Stevens Divine Tuboteme, Olumuyiwa Ayotunde Ogunlaja, Afiong Oku, Akinwumi Oladapo Fajola, Francis Ebiowei Ebaretonbofa, Aloni Alali, Osborne Osuegbu, Oluwabunmi Adetula, Osazuwa Gabriel

1602 - 1609

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i4.1254

Evaluation of Endothelial Functions in Essential Hypertensive Subjects in Ekiti State

Olajumoke A., Ekundayo, Adeola O., Oluboyo, Odeyinka O., Odewusi, Kazeem D., Suleman , David D., Ajayi

1395 - 1406

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i4.1190

Antimalarial Prescription Patterns and Adherence to the WHO 2024 Guidelines among Pregnant Women: A Case Study from a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital

Joseph Michael Okwori, Moses Owoicho Itodo, Suleiyol Charity Abatur, Shadrach Chinecherem Eze, Samuel Chukwuemeka Okoye

1543 - 1554

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i4.1245

Lived experiences and coping strategies of women with fertility challenges in University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), Nigeria

Ekaete Francis Asuquo, Akon Emmanuel Ndiok, Henrietta Ifeoma Okechukwu

1311 - 1322

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i4.1114

Microbiological Analysis of the Preputial Slit in Anambra State Nigeria: Why Neonatal Circumcision?

Victor Ifeanyichukwu Modekwe, Iloduba Nnaemeka Aghanya, Nkechi Euphemia Nwafor, Chidimma Chukwunonso Osuigwe, Chukwudi Onyeaghana Okani, Frank Chinedu Akpuaka

1482 - 1492

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i4.1226

Effect of Methanol Extract of Treculia Africana Seeds on Reproductive Hormones, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone and Oxidative Stress Markers in Female Wistar Rats

Barinua Kekii Gbaranor, Nornu Stephen Agbeb, Ucheawaji Felicia Edward, Sarah Kelechi Enebeli, Friday Sarone, Blessing Zinab Ovili-Odili , Imeelda Nkoyo Nubila, Loghomemaziba Emmanuel Ogbanga, Anthony Uche Mbah, Meka Okpokiri

1610 - 1618

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i4.1258

Early Sexual Debut in Karu, Nigeria: A Mixed-Methods Approach to Understanding Prevalence and Its Determinants Among Female Adolescents

Japhet Haruna Jonah, Chisom Favour Chikwendu, Samuel Sam Danladi, Ijuptil Amos, Ibrahim Zira, Solomon Atuman

1407 - 1419

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i4.1191

Role Model Caregivers Intervention for Home Management of Childhood Malaria in Rural Community of Rivers State, Nigeria: A Community-Based Study

Nduye Christie Tobin Briggs, Obeleye Tom-George

1555 - 1564

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i4.1247

Knowledge and attitudes toward food safety among food handlers: A cross-sectional study in a Nigerian tertiary institution.

Ngozi Adefala, Deborah Taiwo, Adedolapo Owolabi, Nneoma Onu, Chimzurum Nat-Nwakpuda, Ogemdinakachi Ephraim

1493 - 1500

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i4.1227

Awareness and Attitude to Media Sensitisation Messages on Lassa Fever among Residents of Selected States in Southeast, Nigeria

Emmanuel Iyke Nnamani, Honesta Chidiebere Anorue, Stanley Uzoamaka Ugboaja, Omoniyi Moses Akinsiju, Uzoamaka Chioma Ogor, Luke Ifeanyi Anorue

1619 - 1629

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i4.1264

Genomic Characterisation of Virulence and In Vivo Pathogenicity of Azole-Antifungal Resistant Candida from HIV/AIDS Patients in Southeast Nigeria

Irene Ifeyinwa Eze, Edmund Ndudi Ossai, Lawrence Ulu Ogbonnaya, Akinwale Michael Efunshile, Chito Clare Ekwealor, Christie Amechi Oyeka

1420 - 1432

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i4.1193

Comparative Effects of L-Carnitine and T-Bhq on Reproductive Hormone Dysregulation in Alcohol-Exposed Wistar Rats

Nyakno Asuquo Godwin, Polycarp Unim Adie, Atim Irene Okpo-Ene, Okoi Clement Okoi, Minafuro Chijindu Okwejie, John Atambell Okwejie, Jessica Tochukwu Nzeadibe, Victor Antigha Essien, Exploit Ezinne Chukwuka

1565 - 1572

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i4.1248

Assessing the relationship between high-sensitivity C-reactive protein and kidney function in hypertensive patients in southern part of Nigeria’’

Augustine Onovuakpo Eguvbe, Samuel Olubayo Olubori, Pedro Ejomafuvwe Amrevwodjemu

1501 - 1509

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i4.1232

Periodontal Disease in Premenopausal and Postmenopausal Nigerian Women: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study

Kehinde Olubukola Ojo, Patricia Omowunmi Ayanbadejo, Olutola Mary Eweka, Damilola Akinlawon, Tolutope Fasanmi Kolawole, Oluwafunmilayo Adenike Oguntoye, Foluso John Owotade

1433 - 1443

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i4.1196

Awareness of Preventive Practices on Childhood Killer Diseases Among Child Bearing Women in Ido-Osi Local Government Area, Southwest, Nigeria

Opeyemi Oladipupo Abioye, Deborah Adaeze Ineh-Dumbi, Bolatito Joannah Akande, Oluwakanyinsola Abimbola Falana, Ayotunde Abdulhakeem Isiaka, Olaoye Michael Faleke, Samuel Idowu Omotoso, Vivian Somtoochukwu Ibezim, Serifat Asabi Babalola, Mojoyinola Oyindamola Adeosun, Ademuyiwa Adetona, John Olujide Ojo, Richard Dele Agbana, Amen Kari Ugbaka

1573 - 1582

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i4.1249

Trends in Government Healthcare Budgets in Delta State, Nigeria, from 2018 to 2024: Implications for Universal Health Coverage

Blessing Osagumwendia Josiah, Narayanasamy Siddaiyan Santhi, Timothy Wale Olaosebikan

1358 - 1376

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i4.1168

Development, and Validation of a Triple Benefit Health Education Intervention Module and Questionnaire to Improve Adolescent Girls’ Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Toward Malnutrition

Ruth Shapu Charles, Suriani Ismail, Lim Poh Ying, Norliza Ahmad, Hussaini Garba, Emmanuel William Mshelia

1444 - 1455

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i4.1207

Knowledge Attitude and Practice Regarding Antibiotic Abuse Among Students at Pamo University of Medical Sciences in Rivers State, Nigeria

Blessing Tamuno-belema Jonathan, Favour Lawrence , Mercy Irimagha Nelson, Lily Okechi Nnamdi, Vivian Ifeoma Ogbonna

1583 - 1595

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i4.1252

Microvascular Changes in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma Associated with Hypertension: A Prospective OCT-Angiography Analysis

Chaimaa Bardi, Abir Sinnate, Cheikhna Begnoug, Ghita Halfi, Younes Akkanour, El Hassan Ebdallah

1377 - 1385

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i4.1175

Cervical Cancer Knowledge and Screening Perceptions Among Women in Keffi, Nigeria: A Facility-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Oluwasegun Ajala Akanni, Idris Muhammad Yakubu, Adegoriola Olubisi Ojurongbe, Matthew Olusegun Fijabiyi, Olamide Ishola , Odunayo Akanni

1525 - 1535

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i4.1240

Influence Factors of Comfort in The Post-Anesthesia Care Unit

Rahmaya Nova Handayani, Muhammad Aryadi Arif, Satriya Pranata

1295 - 1303

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i4.946

Prevalence and Factors Associated with Obesity Among Healthcare Workers in An Urban Area in Lagos State, Nigeria

Damilola Akinlawon, Adekemi Sekoni, Oluwatosin Akinsola, Olasimbo Babalola, Temiloluwa Odukoya, Olamide Akinlawon

1456 - 1466

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i4.1216

Knowledge and Practice of Basic Life Support Among Clinical Students in Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Nigeria

Alenoghena Innocent Osi, Akhideno Irene Irenosen, Aramunde Courage, Azhimi Vannessa

1386 - 1394

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i4.1183

Corrosive Injuries to the Oesophagus – Need to Stem the Tides

Taiwo Olugbemiga Adedeji, Busoye Alagbe Adegbosin, Julius Adeolu Idowu, Miracle Chidinma Ebuoh, Olawale Ogundiran, Olukemi Christianah Adedeji

1536 - 1542

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i4.1244

A Cross- Sectional Study on the Comparative Analysis of Diagnostic Methods and Malaria Distribution in Febrile Patients Attending a Multi-System Hospital in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria

Chukwunonso Patrick Eya, Dorcas Olubunmi Oyelaran, Ogunbola Omolabake Ogunfolakan, Chinecherem Gloria Ugwueze, Racheal Olukemi Odewole, Monday Emmanuel Nwigube, Chidera Confidence Agu

1304 - 1310

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i4.1054

Knowledge, Adherence Mapping of Covid-19 Preventive Measures Among Adults in Southwest Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study

Kabir Adekunle Durowade, Omotosho Ibrahim Musa, Taofeek Adedayo Sanni, Rofiat Bunmi Mudashiru, Makinde Adebayo Adeniyi, Mojirola Martina Fasiku, Kehinde Olubukola Ojo

1467 - 1481

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i4.1218

Case Report and Series

Diphtheria in an Under-immunized Child in Rivers State, Nigeria: A Case Report

Hope Owhondaa Avundaa, Eziyi Iche Kalu, Ugo Uwadiako Enebeli, Agwu Nkwa Amadi

1510 - 1514

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i4.1233

A rare case of Aplasia Cutis Congenita type VII in a Nigerian newborn: Diagnostic and psychological challenges in a low-resource setting

Patience Ngozi Obiagwu, Edikan Ayangha Ayangha, Stevens Divine Tuboteme, Olumuyiwa Ayotunde Ogunlaja, Afiong Oku, Akinwumi Oladapo Fajola

1596 - 1601

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/tnhj.v25i4.1253