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Assessment of How the 2014-16 Ebola Virus Disease Epidemic Influenced the Lives of West African Survivors Now Residing in Victoria – Australia

Sulaiman L Mandoh, Phillip T Bwititi & Ezekiel U Nwose · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2025

Background: The 2014-16 Ebola virus disease epidemic negatively influenced the lives of survivors, thus necessitating further evaluation of their mental health. Community lockdowns during the EVD epidemic caused feelings like fear, anxiety, worry, and dark memories of events. Obj...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i4643

Coping Strategies of Survivors for the 2014-16 Ebola Virus Disease Epidemic and 2019-23 COVID Pandemic who are Resident in Victoria, Australia

Sulaiman L Mandoh, Phillip T Bwititi & Ezekiel U Nwose · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2025

Background: The psychosocial impact of infectious diseases outbreaks such as the 2014-16 Ebola Virus Disease epidemic and the 2019-23 COVID-19 pandemic, and people’s survival required strict infection prevention and control interventions which disrupted their lifestyles, causing...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i3640

Psychological Distress of COVID-19 Pandemic among Survivors of the 2014-16 Ebola Epidemic Residing in Victoria, Australia

Sulaiman L Mandoh, Phillip T Bwititi & Ezekiel U Nwose · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2025

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic and the infection prevention measures disrupted socio-economic activities, which negatively impacted the physical and mental health of individuals. These impacts caused anxiety, stress, depression and nightmares, which were indicative of psychoso...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i4641

Antidiabetic, Antidyslipidemic, Hepatoprotective Effects and Histopathological Analysis of Aqueous Extract of Tamarindus Indica (Fabaceae) on Streptozotocin Induced Diabetic Rats

KHADIZA KHANAM, A.H.M. KHURSHID ALAM, A.H.M. MOSTOFA KAMAL, Md. Sarwar Jahan, MD. ATIKUL ISLAM, MD. AZIZ ABDUR RAHMAN & Mamunur Rashid · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2025

Aims: Diabetes is global public health concerns, imposing a heavy global burden on public health as well as socio-economic development. This study investigated the antidiabetic, antidyslipidemic and hepatoprotective effects of the aqueous leaves extract of Tamarindus indica. Meth...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i4642

Hands-on Guide to Sample Size Calculation in Medical Research Using EZR

Amitha Puranik, Kalesh M Karun & Deepthy MS · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2025

Sample size calculation is an important part of any medical research. The statistical analysis will provide valid inference only when the sample size is adequate enough to answer the research question. A small sample size may produce inconclusive results and too large sample size...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i3639

Elucidation of Anti-hyperlipidemic Activity of 70% Ethanolic Extract of Coccinia grandis on High Fat-induced Hyperlipidaemic Wister Albino Rat Model

Ikram Wahid Toha, S.M. Fahim Hasan, Samiun Islam, Mohammad Hasnat Ahmed, Nur Nobe, Sadia Tasnim, Faisal Ahmed Shakil & Md. Mustafiz Chowdhury · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2025

The practice of utilizing herbs and herbal remedies to prevent, treat, or cure diseases, as well as to maintain and promote maximum health, is known as herbalism. In certain areas, people may confuse herbal medicine with treatments. Among the leading causes of mortality globally,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i3638

Assessment of Life Satisfaction During COVID among Epidemic Survivors of West African Ebola Virus (2014-16) Currently Living in Victoria-Australia

Sulaiman L Mandoh, Phillip T Bwititi & Ezekiel U Nwose · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2025

The economic and psychosocial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic severely affected the mental wellbeing and satisfaction with life of the 2014-16 Ebola Virus Disease survivors who are living in Victoria-Australia. The pandemic caused job losses and reduced income which according to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i3637

Psychosocial Impacts of COVID-19 and 2014-16 Ebola Virus Disease Outbreaks on Australian - Based West Africans: A Narrative Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations

Sulaiman L Mandoh, Phillip T Bwititi & Ezekiel U Nwose · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2025

Introduction: The ongoing research has been on the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, from the lens of West African migrants in Australia who witnessed a prior Ebola virus disease (EVD) epidemic. The study has been based on seven questions (7-RQ) that were separately discussed, and the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i3636

From Ebola to COVID-19: Psychosocial Challenges Faced by Australian-Based West African who Survived during the Ebola Epidemic (2014-2016)

Sulaiman L Mandoh, Phillip T Bwititi & Ezekiel U Nwose · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2025

Background: This qualitative study reports on an array of phenomena which includes, past trauma, strongest memory of events, the influence of surviving the EVD epidemic, social supports during both disease outbreaks. It also covers coping strategies during the EVD epidemic and CO...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i3634

Strongest Memories of the 2014-16 EVD Epidemic and COVID-19 Pandemic Events among West African Survivors based in Victoria, Australia

Sulaiman L Mandoh, Phillip T Bwititi & Ezekiel U Nwose · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2025

Background: Memories of outbreaks such as the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) and COVID-19 are challenging for survivors. Actions such as lockdowns exacerbate mental health conditions leading to post traumatic stress disorder. These outbreaks left lasting psychological effects on survi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i3635

An Assessment of Perception and Use of Long-Lasting Insecticidal Net Among Undergraduates of the College of Health Sciences, Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria

Ochanya Olivia Abraham, Christopher Aondongu Mbakaren & Joshua Msonter Abraham · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2025

Background: Malaria remains a significant public health concern in Nigeria, with LLINs playing a crucial role in malaria prevention efforts. However, the perception and practice of sleeping under LLINs remain understudied. Studying LLIN usage among undergraduate, can provide a un...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i3633

Protective Effects of Flavonoid-rich and Saponin-rich Fractions from Cyperus esculentus and Phoenix dactylifera on Aluminum Chloride-induced Testicular Damage in Male Wistar Rats

Agaba, Eric Agim, Ujah, Williams Oche, Sadeyeng Ernest Anani, Nsikak Michael Umoh, Eteng Katherine Kenyoh, Enang Kingsley Bassey, Christie Elum Fischer, Victor Adolf Fischer & Emmanuel I. Odom · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2025

Background: Testicular toxicity represents a significant concern in male reproductive health, with various environmental toxins, such as aluminum chloride, contributing to compromised testicular function and fertility. This study investigates the potential protective effects of f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i3632

Effects of Early Cannabis Sativa Exposure on Zonal Labyrinth Trophoblastic Proliferation, Fetal Placental Ratio, and Pregnancy Outcomes in Wistar Rats

Taiwo-Ola Dorcas Olubunmi, Sulaiman Isa Adedeji, Akanji Omotosho Dhuqarnain, Ariyo Joseph Ayobamidele, Otulana Olatoye Jubril, Ehimare Samuel Ehireme, Bamgbose Opeyemi Abel, Ifarajimi Raphael Olabode, Abdulsalam Motunrayo Khadijah & Adelakin Lola Adeola · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2025

This study investigates the effects of early exposure to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) on maternal and fetal development in Wistar rats. Female rats (90-120 g) were administered 150 mg/kg of cannabis extract (THC, CBD, or their combination) from gestational day...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i3631

Ethiopia's Nutritional Challenge: Recognizing Obesity as a Form of Malnutrition

Dagnechew Degefu zeleke, Dawit Damte Shiferaw & Surender Reddy Pulluri · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2025

Objective Ethiopia is facing a growing challenge of malnutrition in two forms: The country has been dealing with undernutrition problems for many years while facing increasing challenges from over-nutrition which includes obesity and related diseases. The research investigates ob...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i2630

Cardioprotective Potentials of Ethanolic Seed Extract of Persea americana on Doxorubicin-Induced Male Wistar Rats

Ejiogu Ikedichukwu Chibueze, Maduka Hugh Clifford Chima & Maduka Ignatius Chukwudi · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2025

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of deaths worldwide. Persea americana seed has been used for its antioxidant, anti-dyslipidemic, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. The health benefits of avocado seeds stem from essential nutrients and phytochemicals. T...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i2628