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Back to Journal HomeEXPLORING THE SOCIO-CULTURAL RISK FACTORS OF EARLY MARRIAGE IN NORTHERN NIGERIA
By: Chukwuemeka Obinna Nwosu, Nkechi Amara Okwuosa, Oluwafunmilayo Yetunde Adeyemi
Published: January 29, 2025
Nigeria, the most densely populated country in Sub-Saharan Africa, is home to a population of approximately 162.8 million people, with women comprising about 49% of the population, equating to roughly 80.2 million individuals. This significant demographic highlights the crucial role women play in the nation's social, economic, and political landscape....
HEALTHCARE WORKERS' KNOWLEDGE AND PREVENTIVE STRATEGIES FOR STROKE IN A NIGERIAN TERTIARY HOSPITAL
By: Agatha Ifeoma Moseri, Anastacia Okwudili Ojimba
Published: January 29, 2025
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), which encompass a range of heart and blood vessel conditions, are the leading cause of mortality and a major contributor to global disability. Among these, stroke remains the second leading cause of death worldwide, with a significant increase in mortality over the past two decades. Stroke is...
DELAYED INTERVAL DELIVERY OF A SECOND TWIN AT TERM FOLLOWING LOSS OF THE FIRST TWIN AT 15 WEEKS: A CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE
By: Bernard Chikezie Okpala, Okechukwu Ifeanyi Udemezue
Published: January 29, 2025
Gestational age at delivery is a critical factor influencing neonatal survival, with prematurity being a major contributor to increased neonatal morbidity and mortality. Twin pregnancies are particularly prone to preterm deliveries, and the second twin is generally expected to follow shortly after the first twinβs delivery. However, in certain cases,...
ASSESSMENT OF ANTIHYPERTENSIVE PRESCRIBING PRACTICES AND JNC-8 GUIDELINE ADHERENCE IN A SOUTHERN NIGERIAN TERTIARY HOSPITAL
By: Ebelechukwu Onyinyechi Ibekwe, Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Okafor
Published: January 29, 2025
Hypertension remains a major global health concern, contributing significantly to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. In sub-Saharan Africa, it is a leading cause of adult health complications, despite the availability of effective antihypertensive medications. One critical aspect of addressing hypertension management is analyzing prescribing patterns, which help assess and optimize medical...