Atopic dermatitis (AD) and psoriasis are chronic inflammatory skin diseases with distinct but partly overlapping immune pathways. Psoriasis and psoriasiform eruptions have been reported during targeted treatment for AD, most frequently with dupilumab, which inhibits interleukin (...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i2503
Background: Burnout among healthcare workers is a critical occupational health issue, especially in resource-constrained primary healthcare (PHC) settings. As frontline providers, PHC workers in Nigeria are particularly vulnerable to occupational stress, which can compromise thei...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i2502
Michael Ukpang Ajen, Anthony Obi Ewa, Godwin Ekpo Okon, Victor Orok Ironbar, Temidayo Olamide Adigun, Amarachukwu Obiezu Joyce, Felix Uchenna Ekenjoku, Veronica Ubache Akeke, Amina Balarabe Shehu, Gbadebo Moses Adetoyi & Walter Agbor Ogar·Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice·2026
Background: Homeostatic Model Assessment for Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) and Homeostatic Model Assessment for β-cell function (HOMA-β) are validated surrogate indices used to evaluate insulin sensitivity and pancreatic β-cell function. However, evidence describing the interrelat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i2500
Background & Aims: Clinical training is essential for developing midwifery students’ knowledge, practical skills and confidence in providing safe and effective care. This study aimed to examine the relationships among procedural knowledge, the extent of clinical practicum exp...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i2501
Emem Samuel Edung, Jacques Forwah Ndeh, Blessing Festus Arimie, Okafor Emmanuel Ifeanyi, Olabimpe Oluwabusayo Oyinloye, Ilevbare Martina Olohirere, Jane Ulifo Falade, Adetoun Olubusola Adekanmbi, Monioluwa Fasola, Chukwudiebere Ekuma Oko, Mary Ajayi, Adeboye Ayomide Adeola, Olukayode O. Mabogunje, Godwin Adakole Otebe, Naheemat Mofolasayo Salimon, Funsho Jacob Akande, Isu-Egwu Stella Nnenna, Ahaiwe Chinagozi Chibuike, Michael Iheanyi Madubuko, Oluwatobiloba Akinwale, Habiba Abdulkadir, Faruq Olushola Balogun, Benjamin Essien, Bassey Okon Bassey, Ewa Anthony Obi, Idiege Idiege Omang, Akaba Kingsley Onoridea, Nnaji Chimuanya Joseph, Immaculate Ihuoma Ekeagba & Abeshi Sylvester Etenikang·Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice·2026
Delivering information that threatens a patient's anticipated future is a recurring clinical task with consequences for understanding, trust, decision-making and the wellbeing of family caregivers. Structured approaches such as SPIKES (Setting, Perception, Invitation, Knowledge,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i2499
Aims: This study evaluated whether cabbage (Brassica oleracea) juice could attenuate bisphenol A (BPA)-associated liver injury in female Wistar rats. Study Design: A controlled animal experiment was conducted over 28 days. Methodology: Thirty female Wistar rats were randomly dist...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i2498
Foluwake Mosunmola Adedokun, Olusola Olateju Akanbi, Adeniyi Ayokunle Adeloye, Ganiyat Odunola ADENIRAN, Adetunmise Oluseyi OLAJIDE, Zaccheus Opeyemi Oyewumi & Johnson Adewale Akinoso·Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice·2026
Background: Accurate postoperative pain assessment is essential for effective pain management and optimal surgical outcomes. However, nurses' pain assessment practices remain inconsistent, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Objective: This study assessed postoperat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i2497
Background: Delayed recovery after anaesthesia is a common postoperative complication that can increase patient morbidity and prolong hospital stay. Multiple factors, including age, anaesthesia type, drug effects, and metabolic disturbances, have been reported to influence recove...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i2496
Background: Intrabiliary rupture is a clinically important complication of hepatic hydatid disease and may present with biliary obstruction or cholangitis. This study describes the clinical, radiological, operative, and early postoperative features of patients treated surgically...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i2494
Promise Udoka Asogwa, Uchenna Nkemdilim Ijoma, Chinwe Philomina Onyia, Winifred Njideka Adiri, Joy Ugwuanyi, Gideon Ekene Anigbo, Olive Obienu & Sylvester Chuks Nwokediuko·Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice·2026
Background: Oesophageal varices are an important complication of portal hypertension in liver cirrhosis, while upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is invasive and may be difficult to access. This study evaluated the diagnostic value of the platelet count/splenic diameter ratio and o...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i2495
Ejovi Akpojaro, Azuogu Victoria Chioma, Olawale Yetunde Abosede, Udo Mary Anietie, Mazi Njideka Calista, O. Onyemereze Christian, Ekechukwu Nnaemeka Uzoma, Nweke Chibueze Ogbodo, Azuogu Benedicta Chiamaka & Ohanme Eugene Ohams·Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice·2026
Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is highly effective in preventing HPV-related disease, yet uptake remains uneven in many low- and middle-income settings. This study explored caregiver-related barriers to HPV vaccine uptake as reported by immunisation-clinic hea...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i2493
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is increasingly concentrated within the everyday workload of primary care, where family physicians are positioned to recognise risk before symptoms develop, confirm diagnosis, initiate treatment, coordinate complication prevention, and sustain long...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i2492
Background: Hand hygiene is a fundamental measure for preventing infectious disease transmission. Although COVID-19 heightened global hygiene awareness, concerns remain that these practices have declined in the post-pandemic period. Aim: This study assessed knowledge, attitudes,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i2491
Background: Electronic Medical Record Systems (EMRS) are increasingly important in modern healthcare, yet practical exposure to these systems remains limited in many developing countries. This study assessed the knowledge and perceptions of EMRS among clinical students at Rivers...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i2490
Introduction: Antenatal care (ANC) reduces maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality by enabling early detection of complications and promoting skilled birth attendance. Despite the presence of primary health care centres (PHCs) in Nigeria, utilisation remains inadequate, wit...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i2489