Socio-demographic Determinants of Sexual Activity and Induced Abortion Among Female Undergraduates in Tertiary Institutions in Imo State, South-East, Nigeria

Authors: Duru Chukwuma .B, Achigbu Kingsley, Nwachukwu Iheanyi M, Anumudu Elias

Category: Research Article Published: March 2026 Issue: Vol. 4, Issue 1 Pages: 160–189

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Background: Sexual and reproductive health issues remain significant challenges, particularly among youth. Female undergraduates in tertiary institutions face unique circumstances...

Keywords: Sexual Activity, Induced Abortion, Determinants, Female Undergraduates, Nigeria

Chemotherapy in Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia:A Case Report

Authors: Onyia, Onyinye, Ubochi, Chinemerem, Ejiakor, Ifeoma

Category: Research Article Published: March 2026 Issue: Vol. 4, Issue 1 Pages: 190–194

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Ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN) is an important ophthalmic public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa due to high levels of...

Keywords: OSSN, 5FU, Chemotherapy

Assessment of Knowledge and Factors Associated with Uptake of Vaccines among Caregivers of Children Less Than 2 Years Old in Kosofe Local Government Area Lagos State

Authors: Akunne S. R., Roberts A. A., Ogugua I.J., Achigbu K.I, Chukwumam D.O

Category: Research Article Published: March 2026 Issue: Vol. 4, Issue 1 Pages: 195–209

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Background: Vaccine-preventable diseases are a major cause of death in children less than 5 years old especially in low/middle-income countries...

Keywords: Caregivers, Knowledge, Vaccination Uptake, Children less than 2 years

Evaluation of Post-part 1 Research Proposal Writing Among Resident Doctors in An Accredited Teaching Hospital in Nigeria

Authors: Anyanwu Anthony.C, Egwim Jideoma, Nnaji Chima T, Nwolisa Emeka, Achigbu Kingsley I.

Category: Research Article Published: March 2026 Issue: Vol. 4, Issue 1 Pages: 210–218

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BACKGROUND: The residency training program in Nigeria is a postgraduate medical education during which doctors, having graduated from medical school;...

Prevalence and Pattern of Herbal Medicine Use in the Treatment of Common Underfive Ailments among Mothers and Caregivers Attending Clinics in Hospitals in Imo State, Nigeria: A cross-sectional study

Authors: Duru Chukwuma B., Duru Chioma A., Enyadike Agatha U, Achigbu Kingsley I, Nwachukwu Iheanyi M., Anumudu E., Onwukaike Chipuruime I., Opara Chigozie W., Egwim Margreth C.

Category: Research Article Published: March 2026 Issue: Vol. 4, Issue 1 Pages: 219–244

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Introduction: Despite widespread facts about several problems associated with the use of herbal medicine, there is still wide spread evidence...

Keywords: prevalence, pattern, herbal medicine, mothers, under-five, Imo State