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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. Click here for more information.

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Vol. 24 No. 2 (2024): The Nigerian Health Journal

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Published: 2024-07-10

Review Articles

  • Curbing the menace of antimicrobial resistance in Nigeria: exploring social action approaches

    Imade E, Enagbonma BJ, Isichei-Ukah BO, Igbinosa E
    1178 – 1188
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i2.793
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  • The awareness, control, and treatment of hypertension among adult population in Nigeria: a scoping review

    Lawal Y, Kantaris M
    1166 – 1177
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i2.771
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Original Articles

  • Determinants of the Sub-Types of Appendicitis and Postoperative Outcomes in Children: A Single Institution Experience

    Modekwe V, Ekwunife O, Ugwu JO, Maduba CC, Nnadozie UU, Ugwunne CA, Obiechina SO, Ezidiegwu US, Nwankwo EU
    1275 – 1282
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i2.811
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  • Exclusive breastfeeding practices and its predictors among female lecturers in Rivers State Nigeria

    Osaro BO, Ikewelu GO, Ben-Osaro NV, Ken-Ezihuo S
    1320 - 1327
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i2.826
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  • Determinants of Patients' Choice of Medical Treatment Options among Residents(urban, rural-urban & rural communities) in Imo State, Nigeria)

    Ajaraogu J, Obasi OO
    1204 – 1210
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i2.796
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  • Effectiveness of Directly Observed Treatment, Short Course (DOTs) Centers in the control of Tuberculosis in Niger State, Nigeria

    Adamu SU, Ojetokun MB, Adamu MB
    1255 – 1265
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i2.808
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  • Women’s Bargaining over Reproductive Health: Evidence from Farm Households in Southwest, Nigeria.

    Adekunle C, Oyekale OT, Kao P
    1299-1310
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i2.821
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  • Assessment Of caregivers’ knowledge of causes and strategies of reducing malnutrition in children zero to five years in Samaru community, Sabon-Gari local Government, Kaduna state, Nigeria.

    Bature FU, Musa KS, Abdullahi AS, Ahmad A, Umar S, Imam NA, Idris U
    1333 – 1339
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i2.834
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  • Correlates of Abnormal Body Mass Index among Commercial Bank Workers in Port Harcourt City, Rivers State Nigeria

    Mbarie M, Douglas K, Ikoedem MG, Chinedu-Enechi AV
    1196 – 1203
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i2.792
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  • Assessment of Knowledge and Acceptance of Prostate Cancer screening among Male Employees of selected Local Governments in Benin City, Edo State

    Ehwarieme TA, Josiah U
    1228 – 1240
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i2.804
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  • The Brain Fag Syndrome and Its Associations: A Study Among Students of Bayero University Kano

    Aghukwa C, Baguda AS, Fawaz B, Aminu IS, Gudaji M
    1283 – 1291
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i2.813
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  • Pattern and Clinical Features of Age-Related Macular Degeneration in a Tertiary Hospital in Southern Nigeria

    Ekechukwu LO, Otabor-Olubor O, Uhumwangho OM, Omoti AE
    1189 – 1195
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i2.549
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  • Workplace Stress : A comparison of public and private school teachers in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

    Opara CJ
    1211 – 1219
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i2.798
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  • Contraceptive use and determinants of knowledge of family planning among mothers attending antenatal clinic at a Health Facility in Rivers State, Nigeria.

    Briggs N, Abo I
    1266 - 1274
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i2.810
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  • Prevalence and associations of Refractive errors among School children in a rural Local Government Area in Ogun State, Nigeria

    Otulana T, Sobanjo A, Ayeni BA, Bodunde B, Ajibade H
    1311 – 1318
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i2.822
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  • Healthcare Professional’s Conflict Management Styles and Perceived Team Effectiveness and Cohesiveness in South-west, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

    Esan OT, Okonkoh NA, Ikem IA, Otelimabia GD
    1241 – 1254
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i2.807
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  • Nurses’ Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Surgical-Patient Health Education at Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital, Yola

    Adamu NL, Ndikom CM, Aliyu U
    1292 – 1298
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i2.815
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  • Tracheostomy in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: indications and techniques.

    Oluleke OO
    1327 - 1332
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i2.833
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  • 1220 – 1227.

    A Comparative Analysis of Costs and Outcomes of a Model Teach-Back and Regular Educational Intervention for Enhancing Health Literacy in Nigeria

    Olabanji K
    1220 – 1227
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i2.803
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Case Report and Series

  • Biopsy-Confirmed Lupus Nephritis with Advanced Sclerosing Disease Managed with Overlap Treatment. A Case Report

    Ogala-Akogwu VL, Uduagbamen P, Galadanci H, Anteyi E
    1340 – 1344
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i2.828
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