N. C. T. Briggs

Religion, Culture and Medicine Analysis of Female Genital Mutilation amongst 84 Antenatal Clinic Attendees at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital

S. Eli, D. G. B. Kalio, N. C. T. Briggs & K. E. Okagua · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

Introduction: Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) or Female Circumcision (FC) have been influenced by religion, culture and medicine. The practice of FGM have been associated with myriads of negative health consequences, resulting in its abolishment by the World Health Organization (...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i1530615

The Role of Pastors: Attitude of 193 Ante Natal Clinic Attendees towards Caesarean Section at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital

S. Eli, D. G. B. Kalio, K. E. Okagua, N. C. T. Briggs & F. C. C. Wekere · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

Introduction: Caesarean section (Cs) is a surgical procedure carried out to prevent adverse maternal and fetal outcome. Aversion to Cs may constitute a major obstacle to safe motherhood. Some for pregnant women not accepting Cs are socio-cultural, religious, ethnic or economical....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i1630620

The Role of Pastors in the Prevention of Breast Cancer: Analysis of 176 Ante Natal Clinic Attendees at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital

S. Eli, D. G. B. Kalio, F. Aaron, K. Okagua, N. C. T. Briggs & P. Wichendu · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

Introduction: Pastors and religious leaders have a role to play in the prevention of diseases, in this scenario prevention of breast cancer. Breast cancer is the leading cause of death globally in women between 44 – 50 years. Aim: The role pastors and religious leaders play in th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i1630628