Published: 2025-12-08



Pharmacological evaluation of antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of hydroalcoholic extracts from Oroxylum indicum and Pongamia pinnata

Sujit Trimbak Karpe, Anil Vishwanath Chandewar, Nitin Indarchandji Kochar, Abhijit Vitthalrao Shrirao

906 – 915


Quality of life among schizophrenia patients before and after Yoga: A comparative interventional study

Bhagyashree Nanda, Rakesh Mohanty, Suvendu Narayan Mishra, Sudhansu Sekhar Lenka

916 – 922


Urban–rural disparities in the prevalence and determinants of childhood obesity among adolescents aged 10–19 years in Delta South Senatorial District, Nigeria

Eric Ovuakporie Jarikre, Charles Chukwuemeka Ofili, Michael Ogochukwu Otutu, Peters Chukwubuikem Esegbue, Malachy Babangida Peter, Paula Tobechukwu Okafor

923 – 933.


Preference and satisfaction regarding learning methods among medical students of the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Grace CHinaza Elema, Douglas Nyekachi Emejuru, Daniel Chigozie Emma- Okpuruka, Vivian Ifeoma Ogbonna

934 – 942


Effectiveness of castor oil in preventing formal induction of labour at a tertiary institution: A randomized controlled trial.

Ifeoma C. Uche-Omovoh, Obiora Asiegbu, Assumpta N. Nweke, Uzoma E. Onwukwe,, Chinomnso S. Marcel-Onwudiwe, Chukwudi O. Oru, Arinze Ikeotuonye, Amuchechukwu V. Nwafor, Chidi O. U. Esike, Odidika U. J. Umeora

943 – 952


Antimicrobial effect of alcoholic chlorhexidine on groin microflora in children

L. Amosu, Collins C. Nwokoro, Olusegun A. Talabi, Akinlade I. Lawal, Owolabi A. Adekoya, Clement I. Akpaette

953 – 959


How well do female healthcare professionals in Southern Nigeria know about Cervical cancer and use its screening services? A Cross-sectional survey.

Ulunma Ikwuoma Mariere, Loveday Abuchi. Okpara, Stella Ufuoma Rotifa, Artemie Gordon, Perpetual Ogechukwu Nwankwo, Joanna Tonebimonyo Wagio

960 – 972.




Pattern of sexually transmitted infection cases at a tertiary health facility in Rivers State, Nigeria: A cross-sectional study

Vivian Ifeoma Ogbonna, Barinem Mary Dimkpa, Taagbara Jolly Abaate, Modupe Oyadotun, Celine Osi, Chijianyam G Osuagwu, Ada P. Ugorji, Chika U. Agogbuo, Lisa Orianwo, Salome Ikechi-Otamiri, Foluke Adeniji

1004 – 1013




Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in Abuja, North-Central Nigeria: A 5-year institutional review of indications and pathological outcomes

Michael Ehienagudia Aghahowa, Iliya Karliyus Salu, Okundayo Emuze, Sule Ahmed, Muslimat Ajibola Alada, Sunday Ikeyah Atinko

1032 – 1038


Menstrual hygiene management practices and associated factors among female adolescents in Amai Secondary School, Delta State, Nigeria

Christabel Nneka Ogbolu, Lydia Ifeoma Agbasimiere, Justice Iyawa, Loveth Onuwa Okololise, Anthonia Onyenibe Okwelum, Otovwe Agofure, Browne Chukwudi Okonkwo, Richard Akinola Aduloju, Tobechukwu Okafor

1039 – 1046



Influence of social media on patients’ perception of healthcare services in Afe Babalola University Multisystem Hospital, Ado- Ekiti, Ekiti State

Risikat I. Fadare, Oluwadamilola W. Ayorinde, Gbemisola B. Ogbeye, Cecilia B. Bello, Oluwafunmilayo E. Fadare, Zuliahat Abdulkadir, Oluwayemisi B. Oladipo

1058 - 1068



Health-seeking behaviour of traders: A case study of three markets in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State

Ofonime E. Johnson, Emmanuel E. Gabriel, Ubong P. Edem, Edinyanga S. Emmanuel, Uk O. Umoh, Jeremiah E. Asuquo, Tare F. Oyighan, Dianabasi E. Bassey, Grace C. Ene-Peter

1078 - 1087



Uterine didelphys: A rare anomaly unveiled at repeat caesarean section in a multiparous woman at term

Idowu Pauline Ogunlaja, Musa Olatunji Abdullahi, Olasinde Adeola, Ajoke Aminat Oladipo, Zainab Ajoke Abdulkadir

1101 -1105



Development of smart IoT-based device for effective health vital signs monitoring

Anthony I. Otuonye, Nkechi F. Esomonu, Emmanuel Chukwu, Chukwudi Ohanuma, Chilaka E. Nwaimo, Patricia Onyechere, Emmauel C. Enyia, Michael O. Umebali, Chioma U. Iroh

1125 - 1133


Transient autonomic-like symptoms during clinical exposure: A cross-sectional study among Nigerian health workers and trainees

Dumle Jane Alerechi-Ogbugo, Alerechi Emeka-Ogbugo, Muhammad M. Makusidi, Ibiso Bruce

1134 - 1142


Children with special needs: Parents perception and coping mechanism

Phoebe Nwamaka Kanikwu, Joyce Ifeoma Isichei

1143 - 1152


Quality of life and psychological comorbidities in adolescents with epilepsy in Nigeria: A comparative cross-sectional study

B.H. Soile, Olusola O. Adebisi, A.K. Bakare, M.A. Adeniyi, R.O. Lawal, A.S. Adediran, F.E.A. Lesi

1153 - 1164


Pruritus and its impacts on quality of life of citizens of Ejigbo Osun State, South West Nigeria: A cross- sectional study

Michael G. Israel, Patience O. Akinwusi, Opeyemi O. Oni, Abiona O. Odeyemi, Oluwabukola A. Ala, Oluwaseyi K. Israel, James I. Owolabi, Joel O. Akande

1165 – 1176


Healthcare providers’ reports of encounters with women with cryptic pregnancies and HIV status of acquired babies in Southeast Nigeria

Maria-Lauretta C. Orji, Oluchukwu C. Oyim-Elechi, Kosolu Y. Okiche, Michael O. Orji, Ezinne S. Agbo, Anulika C. Nwobi, Nnamdi B. Onyire

1177 - 1185



Maternal satisfaction with routine immunization services at a Tertiary Healthcare Facility in Ekiti State, South Western Nigeria: A cross-sectional study

Makinde Adebayo Adeniyi, Kayode Rasaq Adewoye, Tope Michael Ipinnimo, Abdulfattah Isa, Olusola Omotayo Adebisi, Ayotunde Sherif Azees

1197 - 1205





Characterization of anthropometric parameters, lumbar flexibility and quadriceps angle of adult female users of high-heeled shoes in Calabar, Cross River, Nigeria.

Saturday N. Oghumu, Mary-Ann O. Esezobor, Ruth O. Nicholas, Peter A. Awhen, Anne U. Orobosa, Eguagie Okhuahesuyi, Kenneth A. Madume, Kayode I. Oke

1237 - 1247


Depressive symptoms and self-esteem in Moroccan school children: Public health implications from a cross-sectional study

Imane Jaghror, Mohammed El Aameri, Hafida Jaghror, Zakaria Abidli, Leila Bikjdaouene

1248 - 1257


Users’ satisfaction with wheeled mobility assistive in Kinshasa and Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo

M.M. Mabanza , M.B. Biwata , O.V.P. Lofuta , LA-M. Nzinga, K.H. Tshongo , EG.. Ntsambi , R.A. Buhendwa , B.K.H. Nkakudulu

1258 - 1267


Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of AI-assisted diagnostics among students of master of public health in Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

Danladi Sam Samuel, Japhet Haruna Jonah, Gabriel Samuel, Ijuptil Amos, Regina Chimsom Eche, Ali Kime Makinta, Hadiza Musa

1268 - 1275



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