Medical & Health Sciences

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The Pharmaceutical Quality of Brands of Metformin Tablets in Ogun-State, Nigeria

ABSTRACT The pharmaceutical quality of randomly selected brands of metformin tabl

Detection of HIV antigen and cDNA among antibody-negative blood samples in Nigeria

ABSTRACT In developing countries as many as 50% of patients for whom a transfusio

In vitro evaluation of the antiviral activity of extracts from the lichen Parmelia perlata (L.) Ach. against three RNA viruses

ABSTRACT Background: Substances extracted from lichens have previously been repor

Do Frequent Antenatal Care Visits Ensure Access and Adherence to Intermittent Preventive Treatment of Malaria in Pregnancy in an Urban Hospital in South West Nigeria?

ABSTRACT The relationship of antenatal clinic (ANC) attendance and factors that c

PRESCRIBING ERRORS AND INTERVENTION OUTCOMES IN SELECTED TERTIARY HOSPITALS IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT Prescribing errors, particularly in the medical and paediatric specialti

Anti-Inflamatory and Analgesic Activities of Securidaca longepedunculata Fers (Polygalaceae) Leaf and Stem Bark Methanolic Extract

ABSTRACT Securidaca longepedunculata Fers (Polygalaceae) is commonly used in many

CHOLEDOCAL CYST IN AFRICAN INFANTS

ABSTRACT Choledochal cysts are relatively rare and are an uncommon cause of cholo

Experiences and Satisfaction With National Health Insurance Scheme Among Non-Teaching Staff of College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria

ABSTRACT National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) aims to ensure that every Nigeri

The Structure and Function of Research. Ethics Committees in Africa: A Case Study

According to international guidelines [1,2] and several nations' laws [3-5], rese

Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus Types I and II Infections in Mother-Child Pairs in Nigeria

A community-based survey to determine the prevalence of human T-cell Iymphotropic

Nurses View on Drug Administration Error and Patient Safety in Health Facilities in the Central Region of Ghana

ABSTRACT Drug administration is a core responsibility of nurses. Medication error

COMPLIANCE WITH PHYSICIAN COMMUNICATION AND HEALTH RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE OF HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS AND DIABETIC PATIENTS IN TAMALE TEACHING HOSPITAL

ABSTRACT The study investigated how compliance mediates physician communication a

FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH RETENTION IN CARE AMONG PATIENTS RECEIVING ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY AT PANTANG HOSPITAL, GHANA.

ABSTRACT Background: For effective outcomes of Anti-retroviral therapy (ART), peo

Determination of a Suitable Sensory Protocol(s) to Characterize Frozen Diary-Based Products

ABSTRACT Sensory evaluation is a useful tool in the food and non-food industries.

BIRTH WEIGHT AND MORBIDITY AMONGST INFANTS WITH ROTAVIRUS GASTROENTERITIS IN A ROTAVIRUS VACCINE TRIAL IN KASSENA-NANKENA DISTRICT.

ABSTRACT   Background: Rotavirus gastroenteritis in children remains a global pub

TO USE OR NOT TO USE: FACTORS INFLUENCING UTILIZATION OF FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES IN BOMFA SUBDISTRICT, EJISU JUABEN

ABSTRACT Family planning is a cost effective health intervention that has immedia

OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENDITURE AND FINANCIAL COPING STRATEGIES FOR MANAGEMENT OF DIABETES AT GA SOUTH MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL

ABSTRACT Background: In 2017, there were 425 million people living with diabetes

ISONIAZIDE PREVENTIVE THERAPY UPTAKE AMONGST CHILD CONTACTS OF ADULTS DIAGNOSED WITH SMEAR POSITIVE PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS IN SELECTED HEALTH FACILITIES IN DOUALA, CAMEROON

ABSTRACT Background: Childhood tuberculosis (TB) remains a major public health pr

HEALTH SEEKING BEHAVIOUR AND PRESENTATION OF BREAST CANCER AMONG WOMEN VISITING THE CAPE COAST TEACHING HOSPITAL

ABSTRACT Breast cancer has been identified as a leading malignancy and one of the

ASSESSING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TEST, TREAT AND TRACK STRATEGY FOR MALARIA DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT IN THE ATEBUBU-AMANTIN DISTRICT

ABSTRACT Background: The World Health Organization places emphasis on the test an

SOCIAL COST OF MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS-A CASE STUDY OF THE BOLGATANGA MUNICIPALITY

Abstract Background Road traffic accidents are the leading cause of fatal and non

DETERMINANTS OF BREASTFEEDING PRACTICES OF WORKING MOTHERS IN ACCRA. GHANA

ABSTRACT Optimal breastfeeding practices ensure adequate nutrients for growth, de

FACTORS INFLUENCING HIV PREVENTIVE PRACTICES AMONG FEMALE SEX WORKERS IN TAKORADI

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency

BARRIERS TO EARLY INFANT DIAGNOSIS OF HIV IN THE WA MUNICIPAL AND LAWRA DISTRICT OF THE UPPER WEST REGION OF GHANA

ABSTRACT Introduction About 90% of HIV new infections among infant and children y

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSEQUENCES AND PROFITABILITY ANALYSIS OF DRY SEASON SMALL-SCALE IRRIGATION FARMING IN THE BAWKU WEST DISTRICT OF THE UPPER EAST REGION, GHANA. (#18834)

ABSTRACT This study assessed dry season farming profitability and examines farmin

SUICIDAL IDEATION AMONG IN-SCHOOL ADOLESCENTS IN GHANA

ABSTRACT Studies have established that suicidal ideation is associated with risk

INFANT AND YOUNG CHILD FEEDING PRACTICES AMONG HIV POSITIVE MOTHERS IN MANYA KROBO DISTRICT, EASTERN REGION, GHANA. (#18705)

Abstract This study was aimed at providing comprehensive information on infant an

KNOWLEDGE AND SCREENING PRACTICES OF CERVICAL CANCER AMONG FEMALE HEALTH WORKERS AT GREATER ACCRA REGIONAL HOSPITAL, ACCRA (#18704)

ABSTRACT Background Cervical cancer is a Public Health threat. The disease impose

Routine prenatal ultrasound anomaly screening program in a Nigerian university hospital: Redefining obstetrics practice in a developing African country

ABSTRACT Background: Congenital auomalies are among the leading causes o f fetal

Outcome of interventions to improve the quality of reproductive health services provided by private health facilities in selected states in Nigeria

ABSTRACT In Nigeria, as in many developing countries, the private. health sector