The roles of regular dental examination in the prevention of dental diseases among adults in Kauru LGA Kaduna

The roles of regular dental examination in the prevention of dental diseases among adults in kauru LGA KADUNA stat Nigeria ABSTRACT Dental disease is largely preventable. Many older adults, however, experience poor oral health. National data for older adults show racial/ethnic and income disparities in untreated dental disease and oral health–related quality of life. Persons […]

A 5-year retrospective analysis of the pattern of adult femoral fracture

A 5-year retrospective analysis of the pattern of adult femoral fracture in central hospital warri delta state Abstract Background  The femur is the strongest and largest bone in the human body. It therefore requires high-energy trauma for it to fracture unless there is an ongoing pathology that weakens the bone. Femoral fractures are thus associated […]

Impact Of Early Marriage And Prediction Of Reproductive Health Challenges Among Adolescent Girls

Impact Of Early Marriage And Prediction Of Reproductive Health Challenges Among Adolescent Girls INTRODUCTION Out of the three key events in most people’s lives, birth, marriage and death, only marriage is a matter of choice. Yet many young people especially girls, do not have the opportunity to exercise their right to choose when it involves […]

UTILIZATION OF ANTENATAL CARE AND DELIVERY SERVICES AMONG WOMEN OF CHILD BEARING AGE

UTILIZATION OF ANTENATAL CARE AND DELIVERY SERVICES AMONG WOMEN OF CHILD BEARING  AGE CHAPTER ONE  INTRODUCTION  Background to the study Antenatal care service is an important goal concerning in the health status of the pregnant women during their reproductive period and its health beneficial accounting for nearly one quarter of all pregnant worldwide Terry TL […]

Attitude of health workers towards patient during the Covid 19 era

Attitude of health workers towards patient during the Covid 19 era Abstract Background: The rapid spread of the Covid-19 around the world with attendant mortality and morbidity is worrisome. A good knowledge of the infection process and control would modify behavioral patterns and strengthen the willingness of health care workers to perform their duties. This […]

DETERMINANTS OF HIV/AIDS PREVENTION PRACTICES AND AWARENESS AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

DETERMINANTS OF HIV/AIDS PREVENTION PRACTICES AND AWARENESS AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS Abstract Background: HIV/AIDS has emerged as the single most formidable challenge to public health. School children of today are exposed to the risk of HIV/AIDS. Aims: The study was conducted to determine the knowledge among secondary school students regarding HIV/AIDS and provide suggestions for […]

As assessment of the quality of child health services in the public primary health care facilities

As assessment of the quality of child health services in the public primary health care facilities in nnewi north L.G A anambra state Abstract Background: To assess the quality of child health services in primary health care (PHC) facilities in Calabar, south-east Nigeria. Design: Cross-sectional, descriptive design. Methods: Key informant interviews, structured observation, self-administered questionnaire and focus group […]

FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO IN EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF IMMUNIZATION SERVICES AMONG

FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO IN EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF IMMUNIZATION SERVICES AMONG ABSTRACT In 2005, Nigeria adopted the Reach Every Ward strategy to improve vaccination coverage for children, 0–23 months. By 2015, Ogun state had full coverage in 12 of its 20 local government areas but eight had pockets of unimmunized children, with the highest burden (37%) […]

Knowledge of febrile convulsion among mothers attending the paediatric clinic in teaching hospital Nigeria

Knowledge of febrile convulsion among mothers attending the paediatric clinic of university of Uyo teaching hospital, Nigeria Abstract Background Febrile convulsion is a common emergency encountered in Paediatric practice. Inadequate knowledge could result in parental anxiety, apprehension and improper home management. Aim: To determine the knowledge, attitude of mothers, and home management of febrile convulsion in […]