Articles of K23
Back to Journal HomePHYTOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF SOURSOP (ANNONA MURICATA) LEAVES AND STEM BARK
By: Joseph Olamide Adebayo
Published: February 5, 2025
The qualitative and quantitative phytochemical composition and antioxidant activity of the leaves and stem bark of Annona muricata (soursop) were investigated. Plant samples were collected from Otuoke community, Ogbia Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. The collected plant parts were chopped, dried, and extracted using absolute ethanol, followed by concentration...
PREVALENCE AND DETERMINANTS OF HETEROSEXUAL BEHAVIORS AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA
By: Augusta Oluchukwu Ojor
Published: February 5, 2025
This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and determinants of adolescent heterosexual behaviors among senior secondary school students in Rivers State, Nigeria. Employing a descriptive cross-sectional research design, the study targeted a sample size of 1,200 students drawn from a total population of 185,225. The reliability of the research instruments...
FACTORS INFLUENCING PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING UPTAKE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
By: Samuel Benjamin Harris
Published: February 5, 2025
Prostate cancer (PCa) remains one of the most prevalent cancers worldwide, contributing significantly to male cancer-related mortality. Early detection through screening is crucial for improving prognosis and reducing mortality rates, particularly among high-risk populations such as African American men. Despite the availability of screening methods like prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing,...