Chromobacterium violaceum associated with recurrent vaginal discharge among apparently healthy females in Ekpoma, Nigeria [PDF]
Seven hundred and two high vaginal swab samples of apparently healthy adult females with recurrent vaginal discharge were collected and analyzed at Searchlight Medical Diagnostic Centre, Ekpoma between July 2003 and August 2005. Isolation, identification
Ezera, Agwu +4 more
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Abstract Taro (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott) is one of the neglected root crops with great potential for ensuring food security. Nigerian taro genetic diversity has been rarely reported, particularly using single‐nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) markers.
Girma Haile Alelign +4 more
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Farmers Income and Savings Pattern in Benue State, Nigeria
The study analyzed farmers’ income and savings pattern in Benue State. Both multi-stage random and purposive sampling techniques were employed to select 140 respondents for the study. The study employed primary data which was collected through the use
Ngozi Ekunyi Odoh +3 more
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Perceived Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic on Food Security in Southeast Nigeria
The present study evaluated the perceived effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on food security in Southeast Nigeria. A multi-stage random technique was used to select 209 households.
Jane Munonye +10 more
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Helicobacter pylori In Uninvestigated Dyspepsia In Primary Cares In Abakaliki, Nigeria [PDF]
There is paucity of information on the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection in Nigeria. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to determine the prevalence of immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies to H.
Ugwu, Nicholas Chukwuka +1 more
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Assessment of knowledge about childhood autism among paediatric and psychiatric nurses in Ebonyi state, Nigeria [PDF]
Background There is increasing public and professional awareness of autism spectrum disorders with early recognition, diagnosis and interventions that are known to improve prognosis.
Monday N Igwe +4 more
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Multidrug‐Resistant Pathogen Clonal Spread in Nigeria: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
ABSTRACT Background and Aim The rapid dissemination of multidrug‐resistant (MDR) bacterial clones poses a global health threat and limits treatment options. Understanding the dynamics of bacterial clones in Nigeria is essential for developing effective control strategies. This systematic review aimed to track MDR pathogen clones in Nigeria. Methods The
Emmanuel N. Ugbo +5 more
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Enhancing the Capacity of Policy-Makers to Develop Evidence-Informed Policy Brief on Infectious Diseases of Poverty in Nigeria [PDF]
Background The lack of effective use of research evidence in policy-making is a major challenge in most low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). There is need to package research data into effective policy tools that will help policy-makers to make ...
Chigozie Jesse Uneke +6 more
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Abstract Objectives Obstetric fistula is a complication occurring in childbearing women. It is a major problem in developing countries and results in poor childhood development and limited use of obstetric care. The aim of this study was to show the pooled prevalence of knowledge of obstetric fistulas among reproductive age women.
Aster Shiferaw +2 more
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Promoting Researchers and Policy-Makers Collaboration in Evidence-Informed Policy-Making in Nigeria: Outcome of a Two-Way Secondment Model between University and Health Ministry [PDF]
Background There is need to strengthen institutions and mechanisms that can more systematically promote interactions between researchers, policy-makers and other stakeholders who can influence the uptake of research findings.
Chigozie Jesse Uneke +4 more
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