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HIV Risk Perception Among Key Populations in Nigeria: Evidence From the 2020 Integrated Biological and Behavioral Surveillance Survey

AIDS Research and Treatment, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Background Risk perception influences the uptake of HIV prevention interventions among key populations (KPs). Despite the disproportionately high burden of HIV among KPs in Nigeria, data on their HIV risk perception remain limited. This study aimed to assess (i) self‐perceived HIV risk and its associated factors and (ii) the discordance between self ...
Hidayat B. Yahaya, Babayemi O. Olakunde, Daniel A. Adeyinka, Mercy N. Egemba, Chukwugozie Ujam, Stanley C. Eneh, Chinwendu D. Ndukwe, James O. Anenih, Malik Suliman Mohamed   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparative evaluation of clays from Abakaliki Formation with commercial bentonite clays for use as drilling mud [PDF]

, 2015
The characteristics of clays from Abakaliki Formation, Southeastern Nigeria was evaluated to establish its suitability as drilling mud when compared with commercial bentonite such as Wyoming bentonite.
Nnabo, PN, Igwe, EO, Nweke, OM
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System-wide governance challenges of the Ebonyi State Malaria Elimination Programme and recommendations for malaria health system strengthening: a qualitative study among stakeholders in Ebonyi state, Nigeria

BMJ Open
Objectives The burden of malaria has persistently been high in Ebonyi state and Nigeria despite long-standing collaborations with international partners with huge and increased amounts of financial investments.
Ugwu I Omale, Osarhiemen Iyare, Olaedo O Nnachi, Lawrence U Ogbonnaya   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Activated Plantain Peel Biochar As Adsorbent For Removal of Zinc(II) Ions From Aqueous Solution: Equilibrium and Kinetics Studies.

Journal of the Turkish Chemical Society, Section A: Chemistry, 2018
Plantain peel biomass was carbonized, activated, and characterized using BET surface area and XRD. The XRD diffraction indicated crystalline structure with crystallite size of 14.56 nm evaluated through Debye-Scherrer equation.
NWORIE FELIX, Nwabue Ienna, Ikelle Ikelle, Ogah Anselm, Elom Nwabueze, Itumoh Emeka, Oroke Clinton   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Association Between Haemoglobin Variant Phenotypes and Red Blood Cell Parameters Among Pregnant Women: A Hospital‐Based Cross‐Sectional Study in Ghana

BioMed Research International, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Haemoglobin (Hb) variants arising from mutations in globin chains can alter red blood cell (RBC) parameters. This may complicate the interpretation of pregnancy‐related haematological changes, particularly in sub‐Saharan Africa, where both anaemia in pregnancy and Hb variants are highly prevalent.
Gabriel Abbam, Bertrand Nii Martey Nmeterson, Samuel Kwasi Appiah, Charles Nkansah, Moses Banyeh, Samira Daud, Muniru Mohammed Tanko, Felix Osei-Boakye, Sophia Owusua Amankwah, Simon Bannison Bani, Ejike Felix Chukwurah   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Assessment of Gender Participation in Rice Production in Abakaliki, Nigeria [PDF]

Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, 2019
The study investigated the participation of male and female in rice production. Abakaliki Local Government Area was purposively selected because of its dominance and popularity in rice production.
C.O., Edeoghon,, A.O., Iyilade,, C.G., Nwachukwu,   +2 more
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Lassa fever in pregnancy with a positive maternal and fetal outcome: A case report

International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2019
Background: The signs and symptoms of Lassa fever are initially indistinguishable from other febrile illnesses common in the tropics and complications of pregnancy. Surviving Lassa fever during pregnancy is rare. Only few cases have been documented.
Joseph Agboeze, Matthew Igwe Nwali, Ebenezer Nwakpakpa, Onwe Emeka Ogah, Robinson Onoh, Justus Eze, Chukwuemeka Ukaegbe, Nnennaya Ajayi, Uzodimma Ugochukwu Nnadozie, Maria-Lauretta Orji, Kingsley Chiedozie Ojide, Sunday Uche Unigwe, Nneka Chika-Igwenyi, Demian Ugonna Nwidi, Chukwunenye Ugochukwu Clement, Charles Kalombo, Catherine Makwe, Jacques Tshiang   +17 more
doaj   +1 more source

Soil‐Transmitted Helminthes (STHs) and Asymptomatic Bacteriuria Amongst Preschool Children in the Bosomtwe District of Ghana

BioMed Research International, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Soil‐transmitted helminths (STHs) and urinary tract infections (UTIs) pose major public health challenges, especially in regions with poor healthcare access, inadequate sanitation, and limited clean water supply. When these two conditions recur, they can cause stunted growth in children between 24 and 59 months of age, a vital phase for physical ...
Kofi Agyapong Addo, Kwadwo Boampong, Samuel Ayetibo Ofori, Papa Kofi Amissah-Reynolds, Victor Agyei, John Asiedu Larbi, Baisakhi Banerjee   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Production Cost Efficiency and Profitability of Abakaliki Rice in Ihialia Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria [PDF]

, 2015
The study focused on the production cost efficiency and profitability of Abakaliki rice in Ihialia Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria.. A random sampling technique was employed to select a total of 100 Abakaliki rice farmers from the study ...
Egbodion, J, Ahmadu, J
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Perceived Benefits of Prenatal Exercise Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic at Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, Nigeria [PDF]

, 2016
This paper investigated the perceived benefits of prenatal exercise among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. One research question and two hypotheses guided the study. Descriptive survey design
Elom, Nwamaka A., Afoke, Eunice N., Ogodo, Juliet O., Orji, Scholarstica A., Nwimo, Ignatius O., I. Ilo, Cajetan   +5 more
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