CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is a preventive measure aimed at reducing the risk of cervical cancer, which is primarily caused by persistent HPV infections. The virus is a leading cause of several types of cancers, including cervical, oropharyngeal, and anogenital cancers (Bruni et al., 2020). Despite … Read more
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the study Pharmacy technicians are vital members of the healthcare team, who play an essential role in providing patient-centered care in clinical settings. They assist pharmacists in managing the daily operations of the pharmacy, and support healthcare providers in delivering high-quality patient care. The role of pharmacy technicians has … Read more
Prevalence of dysmenorrhea and menstrual hygiene practices among female secondary school students in Ebonyi State of Nigeria. Introduction Dysmenorrhea is a common condition that affects many women and can have a significant impact on their daily activities. In Nigeria, many female secondary school students suffer from dysmenorrhea, but there is limited information about the prevalence … Read more
The least expensive and time-consuming method of infection prevention is hand cleanliness. Its positive benefits mitigate the negative impacts of healthcare-associated infections, which raise the risk of long-term impairment, extended hospital stays, microbial resistance to antibiotics, and patient and family stress (World Health Organization 2009a:12) (World Health Organization 2009a:12) (World Health Organization 2009a:12). The Global … Read more
CHAPTER ONE Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is now a serious global public health emergency1. Arisegi, Awosan, Abdulsamad, and Adamu are young women who continue to have disproportionately high rates of new HIV infections in Sub-Saharan Africa despite worldwide advances in reducing HIV/AIDS incidence and mortality (2017). Sub-Saharan Africa is home to nine out of 10 … Read more
ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND ACCEPTANCE OF IRON AND FOLIC ACID SUPPLEMENTATION AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN RURAL NIGERIA CHAPTER ONE/INTRODUCTION Anemia is a serious public health issue that affects both emerging and industrialized nations, having a significant negative impact on both social and economic development and human health. While it may happen at any stage of … Read more
Only when caregivers are well informed on diarrhoeal therapeutic techniques can diarrhoea be managed effectively at home (Uchendu et al., 2007). Hence, proper home management is required as a first line of defense prior to seeking professional treatment, and caregivers must have the capacity to handle children with diarrhea at home. According to Uchendu’s research … Read more
Hypertension which is also known as high blood pressure is a chronic medical condition in which there is a sustained elevation in the blood pressure in the arteries of an individual above levels considered normal for the individual’s age, sex, race, body size etc. It implies that there has to be a reference value for … Read more
Medical practice has attained sufficient status to the extent that principles of law that are relevant to Medical Practice can now be examined under the concept of Medical Law. Medical law can therefore be described as the branch of law dealing with Medical Practice or the Medical Profession[1]. The functions of Medical Law therefore relates … Read more
Perceived effect of self-medication on pregnancy among pregnant women attending ante-natal clinic at civil service hospital
