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Determination of Radiofrequency Levels Emitted by Various Mobile Phones Used in the Philippines

Michelle Anne S. Cayabyab · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2026

Background: Radiofrequency (RF) radiation from mobile phones has raised concerns due to potential health effects. International standards, such as those set by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP), establish safety limits to ensure user prote...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i41383

Animal Protein Intake as a Key Determinant of Wasting among Children under Two Years of Age in Indonesia: Evidence from the 2023 National Health Survey

Helen Albaina & Demsa Simbolon · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2026

Background: Animal protein is a nutrient that is important for the growth and development of children Under Two Years old, when viewed from the quality, animal protein has better quality than with vegetable protein, this is because the content of animal protein plays a role in th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i41382

Hamstring Flexibility as a Predictor of Musculoskeletal Wellbeing in University Students: A Cross Sectional Study

Subhashchandra Rai, Manjula Shantaram, V. A. Femina Hameed & Riyas Basheer K B · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2026

Background: Sedentary academic lifestyles common in university settings, yet the specific contribution of hamstring flexibility to broader musculoskeletal health in this population has not been adequately examined. Objectives: This study aimed to measure hamstring flexibility usi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i41380

The Impact of Socioeconomic Factors on Health Related Quality of Life in Adult Patients with Asthma

Raed Abdullah Alharbi · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2026

Background: Asthma patients' health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is impacted by a number of socioeconomic factors, including stress, income levels, and educational levels, which have been connected to asthma in various ways. Asthma is a chronic lung disease that results in a r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i41381

Comparative Study of T2DM Knowledge, Adherence and Socio-demographic Predictors at University Medical Centres in Rivers State, Nigeria

OKEY-OMUNAKWE CHINYERE & Cole, Osagie Kenneth · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2026

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) involves hyperglycemia from insulin resistance, inadequate insulin secretion, and excess glucagon. Nigeria faces the highest diabetes prevalence in Africa, with T2DM dominating cases, particularly in the south-south region, including Rivers State....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i41379

A Systematic Review of Factors Affecting Uptake of Contraception amongst Adolescents in Nigeria

Obinna Tobechukwu Okonyia, Abel Victor Jinyemiema, Johnson Samuel Chiwueze, Fimber Chukwuka Alumona, Elizabeth Nornu-Bari Obidinnu & Kemebradikumo Kelvin Edonkumoh · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2026

Background: Adolescent contraceptive uptake remains a major public health concern in Nigeria, where high rates of unintended pregnancy contribute to adverse health, educational, and socioeconomic outcomes. Despite widespread awareness of contraceptive methods, utilization among a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i41378

Bacteriological Profile of Peritoneal Fluid in Patients with Appendiceal Peritonitis at Tra Vinh General Hospital

Ho Y Bang & Huynh Van Linh · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2026

Background: Appendiceal perforation–related peritonitis is a severe complication associated with a high risk of sepsis and mortality. Identification of causative pathogens and their antimicrobial susceptibility patterns plays a crucial role in guiding effective treatment. Previou...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i41377

Effects of Patient Behaviour and Work Experience in Needle Stick Injuries among Healthcare Practitioners in Tertiary Hospitals, Rivers State, Nigeria

Precious Friday Amadi & Christian Emeka Amadi · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2026

Introduction: The behaviour of patients plays a vital role in reducing the risk of needle-stick injuries. Uncooperative or agitated patients can make it challenging for healthcare workers to administer procedures safely, more difficult when the healthcare worker does not have eno...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i41376

Lifestyle Changes of Type 2 Diabetes Subjects Expressing CDKN2A in Some Tribes in Nigeria

Obi, Chidinma Doris, Ebirien-Agana, Samuel Bartimaeus, Nwachuku, Edna Ogechi & Brown, Holy · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2026

Background: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is characterised by pancreatic beta-cell dysfunction and insulin resistance resulting from the interaction of genetic and environmental factors. The cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 2A (CDKN/2A) gene locus has been implicated in T2D susceptibili...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i41374

Effectiveness of Nurse-led Family Planning Counseling Program: A Systematic Review

Evidence Ngozi Otobo, Oghenereke Odu Ehoro, Sorbarikor Bernard, Ndidi Aleruchi Onwukwe, Patricia Namiesimagha & Obinna Tobechukwu Okonyia · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2026

Background: Family planning counseling is a key component of reproductive health services that enables individuals and couples to make informed decisions regarding the number, spacing, and timing of their children. Nurses play a critical role in delivering family planning educati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i41375

The Impact of Clinical Factors on Health-related Quality of Life in Adult Patients with Asthma

Raed Abdullah Alharbi · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2026

Background: Several clinical factors, such as: depression, obesity, and diabetes, have been linked to asthma in different ways, affecting health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with asthma. Aim: Asthma is a long-term lung illness that causes a variety of respiratory d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i41373

Clinical and Functional Outcomes of Conventional Septoplasty Versus Endoscopic Septoplasty in Patients with Symptomatic DNS

Bashudeb Kumar Saha, Ashik Elahi, Md. Mamunur Rashid & S.M. Shohan Reza · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2026

Background: Deviated nasal septum (DNS) is a common cause of nasal obstruction and is associated with symptoms such as nasal blockage, recurrent sinusitis, epistaxis, and headache. Septoplasty is the definitive surgical treatment, with conventional septoplasty widely practiced an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i31371

Association between a Composite Lifestyle Risk Score and Urinary Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Levels in a Pilot Nigerian Male Cohort: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study

Raphael Ellis Teme, Ahuizechukwu E. Obiesie, Timothy U. Mbaeri, Okigbeye Danagogo, Joseph A. Abiahu, Samuel I. Ogenyi & Azuoma L. Asomugha · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2026

Background: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from dietary, occupational, domestic, and tobacco sources contribute to the cumulative internal PAH burden. Whether a composite lifestyle score integrating these exposures predicts urinary PAH concentrations in sub-Saharan Afric...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i31372

Primary Repair versus Loop Ileostomy in Typhoid Ileal Perforation: Evaluation of Early Postoperative Outcomes

Bipul Kumar Saha, Md. Abul Kalam Azad, Mahedi Afroz Shakil, Fahim Foysal kollol, Sharmin Akter Rime, Md. Rezaul Islam, Md. Ahsan Habib, Zaki Ibne Bari, Mst Anjuman Ara & Afroja Tuhin · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2026

Background: Operation for typhoid ileal perforation is frequently performed in different units of surgery of Mymensingh Medical College and hospital, Mymensingh, Bangladesh. This study was conducted to compare the results of two different techniques that is primary repair and loo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i31369

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Practices among Households in Teshie, Accra, Ghana

S. Opoku, M. Mensah & Fleischer-Djoleto Charles · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2026

Background: Prior studies have reported relationships between satisfactory water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) interventions and improved health outcomes. The aim of this study is to examine drinking water sources, sanitation and hygiene practices among households in an urban co...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i31370