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Obstetric Outcome in Patients with Previous Abdominal Myomectomy at a Tertiary Hospital in South-South Nigeria

Terhemen Kasso, Christian Obinna Ikonwa & Goddy Bassey · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2024

Background: Abdominal myomectomy refers to the surgical removal of fibroids from the uterus through an abdominal incision. It is one of the treatment options for uterine fibroids. Women who had this form of treatment may be faced with increased risks and complications during futu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i4995

Facial Analysis of the Igbo Ethnic Group of Nigeria for the Evaluation of Sexual Dimorphism

Hakeem Babatunde Fewehinmi, Peter Done Okoh, Loveday Ese Oghenemavwe, Lekpa Kingdom David, Michael Anozie Amadi, Chile A. Oparaocha, Celestine Ebieto Ebieto, Khadija A. Bobbo & Nicholas Asiwe · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Background: Facial analysis defines the measurement of soft tissue in the face used in forensics, anthropology, artistic design, and facial reconstruction. The study aims to evaluate the sexual differences in facial parameters among the Igbo ethnic group of Nigeria. Methods: 400...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i12961

Reasons Patients Seek Ophthalmic Medical Certificates/ Reports at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital Amaku, Awka, Nigeria

Bernard Chukwunonyerem Ochiogu, Arinze Anthony Onwuegbuna & Akunne Ijeoma Apakama · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Background: Medical certificates or medical reports are often requested by patients for varying reasons which include permission to absent from work, school or certain duties or as evidence of ill health or ocular injury. Aim: To explore the reasons patients seek medical certific...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i10896

Evaluation of Socio-Demographic Factors and Morbidity Pattern among Elderly Patients in a Teaching Hospital in South-South Nigeria

G. U. Ndukwu, S. S. Uriah & P. O. Dienye · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Aim: This study was to evaluate the sociodemographic factors and morbidity pattern among elderly patients in order to support the equitable distribution of the few healthcare resources. Study Design: A hospital-based cross-sectional analytical descriptive study. Place and duratio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i10893

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Blood Donation among Undergraduate Students in Enugu, Nigeria: A Cross Sectional Study

Chioma Lynda Aniebo, Deborah Ifechukwu Ani, Miracle Amobi Aneke, Kanayochukwu C. Amoke & Chika N. Onwasigwe · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Background: Blood donation is crucial in saving lives, as blood cannot be manufactured artificially and can thus be obtained only from human blood sources. Voluntary blood donation is the cornerstone of a safe and adequate supply of blood and blood components. We aim to understan...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i5808

Incidence of Pencil and Pen Eye Injury among Children in Anambra State, South-East, Nigeria: Ten Year Retrospective Study

Cosmas Chinedu Anajekwu & Gloria Chizoba Eze · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Background: Eye injuries constitute a significant portion of most ophthalmologic consultations and ocular emergencies with grave consequences, especially in children, if not managed well early enough. Traumatic eye damage is the leading cause of monocular blindness worldwide. Thi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i1787

Near Miss Obstetric Events and Its Correlates at a Teaching Hospital in South-South, Nigeria

Justina Omoikhefe Alegbeleye & Ibidabo David Alabere · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2022

Background: Maternal Near Miss refers to a woman who nearly died but survived a complication during pregnancy, delivery, or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy. It serves as a tool that allows clinicians and health facilities to assess and improve the quality of maternal h...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2022/v20i12765

Challenges in the Management of Childhood Cancer Patients in a Tertiary Hospital in Southern Nigeria

E. U. Bassey, I. A. Akpan, C. Nnoli & E. E. Akpan · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2022

Introduction: The burden of childhood cancer is an important child health concern globally. Several million new cases are diagnosed annually, but the greatest burden is borne by developing countries. The management of paediatric cancer patients in these settings is fraught with s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2022/v20i1030509

Bullying Behaviour: Experience in Secondary Schools in Obio Akpor Local Government Area in Rivers State, Nigeria

Gabriel-Job N. & Azubogu U. · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2022

Aims: To determine the bullying experience among secondary school students in Obio Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria. Study Design: A cross sectional study was conducted among 1860 participants aged 10-19 years. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conduc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2022/v20i730470

Chronic Urogenital Schistosomiasis among In-School Adolescents in Sokoto, North-Western Nigeria

Fatima Bello Jiya, Nma Muhammed Jiya, Paul Kehinde Ibitoye, Yahaya Mohammed & Ango Umar Mohammad · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2022

Aims: To assess the prevalence, intensity, associated factors and predictors of chronic urogenital schistosomiasis among in-school adolescents in Sokoto. Study Design: Descriptive cross-sectional survey. Place and Duration of Study: Secondary Schools in Sokoto metropolis, Sokoto...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2022/v20i130429

Status of Public Primary Schools: Safety, Health Service Provision and Environmental Health Facilities in Sokoto Metropolis, Northwestern Nigeria

Auwal Usman Abubakar & Ismail Abdullateef Raji · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2021

Background: Provision of security, health services and environmental health facilities in schools is crucial in achieving the overall goals of the School Health Programme (SHP) because of their implications in all the areas of school health and plays an important role in the safe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i1130395

Risk Asessment and Thromboprophylaxis for Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) in the Antenatal Population in a Tertiary Health Facility in Nigeria

Mkpe Abbey & Green Kinikanwo · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2021

Aim: To review the venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk assessment and thromboprophylaxis in the antenatal population in a tertiary health facility in Nigeria and to perform a retrospective VTE risk assessment of the patients with a view of determining those patients that would have...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i930375

Phacoemulsification: Awareness among Postoperative Cataract Patients in South East Nigeria

Arinze Anthony Onwuegbuna, Akunne Ijeoma Apakama, Ejike Ekene Igboegwu, Emeka Akujuobi Chianakwalam, Miriam-Benigna Chika Amobi, Chuka Michael Okosa & George Uchenna Eleje · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2021

Objective: To determine the awareness of phacoemulsification among post operative cataract patients. Methods: This was a prospective descriptive cross-sectional study to assess the knowledge of phacoemulsification among postoperative cataract patients that presented in community...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i930369

Knowledge of Eclampsia among Pregnant Women Attending a Tertiary Antenatal Clinic in Ikenne LGA, Ogun State, Nigeria

Eniola D. Makinde & Dora O. Akinboye · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2021

Background: Eclampsia is a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy; it is major global health problem and a common medical complication of pregnancy among pregnant women residing in low and middle income countries. It is the development of convulsions and or coma that is not related t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i630333