Background: Harmful alcohol use remains a major public-health problem in Nigeria, but the evidence base is fragmented across adolescent, university, community, pregnancy, occupational, and injury studies. Objective: The systematic review aimed to synthesize empirical evidence fro...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1422
Background: Computer-aided detection (CAD) is a promising tool for tuberculosis (TB) screening, but its performance, particularly the optimal abnormality score thresholds, is highly context-specific. This study aimed to optimise the use of computer-aided detection (CAD4TB) softwa...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2354
Birth Preparedness and Emergency Readiness (BPER) are vital aspects of antenatal care aimed at reducing maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality by ensuring women are well-prepared for childbirth and emergencies. This study assessed BPER plans among pregnant women attending...
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Research Article10.9734/arjgo/2025/v8i1301
Telemedicine presents a promising opportunity to enhance healthcare delivery, particularly for military personnel who often face unique challenges in accessing in-person medical care. In the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), telemedicine services have been introduced in three pilot forma...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2352
Background: Substance use has become a significant public health issue, particularly among the youth population, with 1 in 20 to 1 in 5 people aged 15 years and above reported to be involved in substance use. This has been linked with several factors, including socio-economic an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorrin/2025/v8i1154
Background: The law establishing the Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Program (RIVCHPP) represents Nigeria’s principal fiscal instrument for achieving Universal Health Coverage. Yet, its sub-national implementation within the complex geopolitical landscape of the Niger...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1378
Background: Persistent infection with high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) is the necessary cause of nearly all cervical cancers and contributes substantially to other anogenital and oropharyngeal cancers. Despite the availability of highly effective HPV vaccines, awareness, prev...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1434
Background: Facility-based evidence on cancer patterns and treatment profiles is important for planning oncology services in Nigeria. This study described cancer types, disease stage, and treatment modalities among adults managed in two tertiary hospitals in Bayelsa and Rivers St...
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Research Article10.9734/aorj/2026/v9i1144
Background: Information and Communication Technology is increasingly used in health facilities to support documentation, communication, clinical decision-making, telemedicine, patient engagement, surveillance and health information management. This systematic review examined evid...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i2457