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Mar 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2690-6759.jpar-20-3285
Dogo G. AbrahamCorresponding author
The incidence of gastrointestinal parasites in Zebu and N’dama breeds known to be trypanotolerant cattle from some ranches in Jos Plateau was investigated at the peak of the raining season, August to October, 2018. A total of 150 cattle from some Ranches in Jos Plateau were randomly selected for fae…
Aug 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2639-3166.jar-19-2967
S.O AgeleCorresponding author
Department Crop, Soil & Pest Management, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
A field experiment was carried out at the Teaching and Research Farms of The Federal University of Technology Akure to evaluate the responses of cassava varieties to time of planting in plantain-based intercropping system in the rainforest zone of Nigeria. The objectives were to identify the more co…
Jun 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2474-9273.jbtm-19-2854
Joyce OmoaregbaCorresponding author
Consultant Psychiatrist at Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital Uselu, PMB 1108, Benin City, Nigeria.
Objective Just like their patients, mental health service providers also face stigma. Internalisation of these negative stereotypes could lead to the development of affiliate stigma, reduce their compassion satisfactionand reduce their effectiveness in delivering quality health care to their patient…
May 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2324-7339.jcrhap-19-2746
Sabina KhanamCorresponding author
Human immunodeficiency viruses causes HIV infection in humans belongs to two species of Lentivirus. It damages the cells of immune system which leads to weak immune system and the ability to fight from infections and diseases. This study was conducted to investigate the prevalence rate of HIV infect…
Apr 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2379-7835.ijn-19-2646
Oladejo Thomas ADEPOJUCorresponding author
Department of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
The potential of Nigerian indigenous tree leaves as vegetable source, pharmaceuticals and other therapeutic materials have been reported. However, Silk cotton (Ceiba pentandra) leaf is still underutilised as vegetable in parts of Nigeria where it exists despite its potential great health benefits. T…
Jan 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2643-6655.jcap-18-2541
S.O OyamakinCorresponding author
Department of Statistics, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Many researchers have devoted considerable attention to the impact of individual-level factors on child mortality, but little is known about how family and community characteristics affect health of children. Trend in child mortality as well as its determinants, has long been the subject of academic…
Aug 2018 DOI 10.14302/issn.2324-7339.jcrhap-18-2263
FA MagajiCorresponding author
Jos University Teaching Hospital, Jos, Nigeria.
Nigeria is one of the high-burden countries in sub-Saharan Africa for HIV/AIDS and contributes to reproductive health morbidities and mortalities. This study was aimed at determining the prevalence of HIV-discordant rate among pregnant women in Plateau state Nigeria. The study sought to determine th…
Aug 2018 DOI 10.14302/issn.2324-7339.jcrhap-18-2236
Magaji FACorresponding author
Nigeria is one of the high-burden countries in sub-Saharan Africa for HIV/AIDS and contributes to reproductive health morbidities and mortalities. This study was aimed at determining the prevalence of HIV-discordant rate among pregnant women in Plateau state Nigeria. The study sought to determine th…
May 2018 DOI 10.14302/issn.2381-862X.jwrh-18-2074
Oluwasomidoyin Olukemi BelloCorresponding author
Objective: To determine the prevalence and risk factors of non-fistulous urinary incontinence (UI) among non-parturient women at University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria. Methods: A hospital based cross sectional study of 500 non-parturient women presenting with non- fistulous gynaecological sym…
May 2018 DOI 10.14302/issn.2769-2264.jw-18-2019
Douye V. ZigeCorresponding author
The concern over exposure to drinking water contaminated and the resultant adverse effect on human health has prompted several studies evaluating the quality of drinking water sources. This study was carried out to determine the bacteriological and Physico-chemical qualities of commercial borehole w…
Feb 2018 DOI 10.14302/issn.2637-6075.jpae-17-1890
Sylvester Chibueze IzahCorresponding author
Cassava is the fourth largest staple food after rice, wheat and maize. Cassava is produced in the tropical and sub-tropical countries. Currently, the global production of cassava is about 215,436,496 tons. Out of these, Nigeria accounts for 20.3%, being the largest producing nation. During processin…
Sep 2017 DOI 10.14302/issn.2572-3030.jcgb-17-1737
J. O OgunbiyiCorresponding author
Scientific review, Supervisory, slides evaluation and final review
Objective P16INK4a and Ki-67 are adjuncts to current histological assessment of cervical biopsies in identifying cases that require strict follow up and prompt intervention. This study aimed to evaluate P16INK4a and Ki-67 expression in squamous intraepithelial and other benign cervical lesions. Meth…
Aug 2017
Richard Oluyinka AKINTAYOCorresponding author
Objectives: To describe the frequency, clinico-laboratory characteristics and treatment outcomes of patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) in Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Lagos, Nigeria. Methods: This is a retrospective review of patients with JIA seen over a five-ye…
Feb 2016 DOI 10.14302/issn.2324-7339.jcrhap-15-828
E.E Enwereji,Corresponding author
College of Medicine, Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria
Introduction Working with people who are HIV positive is a herculean task and relevant theories to assist them medically, psychologically, economically, socially and otherwise are necessary. People who are living positively with HIV and AIDS are usually ridiculed, discriminated against, rejected and…