ABOUT THE JOURNAL

Eastern Heartland Journal of Medicine (EHJMED) is a peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary medical journal published by the Federal Teaching Hospital Owerri, Nigeria. EHJMED is dedicated to advancing medical knowledge and improving clinical practice through the publication of high-quality research, reviews, case reports, and clinical studies across all fields of medicine and health sciences...

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Editor-In-Chief: Dr. Eberechukwu Achigbu

ISSN: 2734-2875 (Print)

ISSN: XXXX-XXXX (Online)

Distribution: Open Access

Frequency: Quarterly

Current Issue
Volume 4, Issue 1 – March 2026

Eastern Heartland Journal of Medicine

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

Category: Research Article Published: March 2026

Abstract:

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

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

Chemotherapy in Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia:A Case Report

Category: Research Article Published: March 2026

Abstract:

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

Category: Research Article Published: March 2026

Abstract:

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

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

Category: Research Article Published: March 2026

Abstract:

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

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

Category: Research Article Published: March 2026

Abstract:

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

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

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January 18, 2026
CALL FOR PAPERS

The Eastern Heartland Journal of Medicine (EHJMED) invites submissions of manuscripts for publication in its forthcoming...

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