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Diastolic versus systolic dysfunction in patients with chronic liver disease – A single center study in South-South, Nigeria

Uchenna Njideofor, Uchenna Okonkwo, Victor O Ansa, Clement O Odigwe

DOI:10.25259/CJHS_5_2021

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Comparative sonographic evaluation of placental thickness in pregnancy-induced hypertension and normotensive pregnant women in the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Nigeria

Samuel Archibong Efanga, Akintunde Olusijibomi Akintomide

DOI:10.25259/CJHS_13_2020

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Rejuvenating potentials of Curcuma longa on Sudan IV dye induced hepato-renal injury

Nsimah Monday Essien, Ofem Effiom Eteng, Thomas Nku-Ekpang Okot-Asi, Nseobong O Bassey, Joe Enobong Essiet, Mbeh Ubana Eteng

DOI:10.25259/CJHS_32_2021

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Detection of antimalarial drug resistance polymorphisms in chloroquine resistance transporter and multidrug resistance 1 genes of found in Kano State, Nigeria

Al-Mukhtar Yahuza Adamu, Olayeni Stephen Olonitola, Helen Ileigo Inabo, Ahmad Babangida Suleiman

DOI:10.25259/CJHS_14_2020

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Knowledge of risk factors for ectopic pregnancy among female undergraduates in Southeastern Nigeria

Ekpereonne Babatunde Esu, Enobong Ime Okpon

DOI:10.25259/CJHS_15_2020

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Evaluation of microbial flora of the external surface of housefly (Musca domestica) in Umuahia Metropolis, Abia State, Southeast Nigeria

E. O. Nwankwo, C. L. Ekemezie, S. Adeyemo

DOI:10.25259/CJHS_5_2019

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Anesthesia equipment and their chain of survival

Queeneth Kalu, Teresa Abang Edentekhe, Stella Eguma

DOI:10.25259/CJHS_16_2020

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Safety evaluation and potential health implications of water from post-remediated lead-polluted areas of Zamfara State, Nigeria

Michael Oko Odey, U. Udiba Udiba, Eze Azubuike Adindu, Peter Bassey Enyievi, Betta Chimaobim Edu, Mbeh Ubana Eteng, Friday Effiong Uboh, Edward Odey Emuru

DOI:10.25259/CJHS_39_2021

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Patient satisfaction with intraoral examination in a Nigerian tertiary hospital

Ekaniyere Benlance Edetanlen, Olajumoke Babalola, Ufadime Lawani

DOI:10.25259/CJHS_56_2020

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Counseling fatigue of HIV/AIDS counselor in Calabar, Nigeria

Mary A. Mgbekem, Emilia J. Oyira, Regina Ella, Felicia Lukpata, Margaret Armon, Gabriel U. Ntamu

DOI:10.25259/CJHS_6_2019

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Awareness and prevention of anemia among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at a University Teaching Hospital in Nigeria

Iyabo Yewande Ademuyiwa, Sunday Joseph Ayamolowo, Monisola Omoyeni Oginni, Michael Oluwole Akinbode

DOI:10.25259/CJHS_22_2020

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Awareness and satisfaction with antenatal care services among pregnant women in Lagos state, Nigeria

Iyabo Yewande Ademuyiwa, Rosaline O. Opeke, Adekunbi Abosesde Farotimi, Adeolu Ejidokun, Atinuke O. Olowe, Eunice Abimbola Ojo

DOI:10.25259/CJHS_53_2020

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A comparative study of the predictors of treatment adherence among patients on antiretroviral therapy at rural and urban centers in Cross River State, Nigeria

Felix Archibong, U. K. Ugbonna, I. Okoye, A. Legogie, I. Fadipe, E. Nyong, A. Effanga, I. B. Okokon

DOI:10.25259/CJHS_16_2019

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Distribution of hepatitis B virus-positive individuals in Zaria, Nigeria, according to risk-associated practices

Abdurrahman El-Fulaty Ahmad, Adamu Girei Bakari, Bolanle O. P. Musa, Shettima K. Mustapha, Idris Nasir Abdullahi, Mohammed Ibrahim Tahir, Bello Yusuf Jamoh, Abdulqadri O. Olatunji, Sumayya Hamza Maishanu, Bello Hali, Claudia A. Hawkins, Atiene S. Sagay, Adebola T. Olayinka

DOI:10.25259/CJHS_7_2019

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The influence of sociodemographic characteristics on vision-related quality of life in visually impaired patients

Ernest Ikechukwu Ezeh, Bassey Archibong Etim, Bassey Edet, Roseline Nkeiruka Ezeh, Roseline Ekanem Duke

DOI:10.25259/CJHS_3_2020

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Ophthalmic findings in HIV/AIDS patients in Calabar, Nigeria

Elizabeth Dennis Nkanga, Ernest Ikechukwu Ezeh, Affiong Andem Ibanga, Sunday Nnamdi Okonkwo, Chineze Thelma Agweye, Dennis George Nkanga, Ani Jumbo Etokidem

DOI:10.25259/CJHS_37_2021

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Multidrug-resistant isolated from ear and wound swabs in some selected hospital laboratories in Sokoto Metropolis, Nigeria

A. I. Umar, I. Garba, M. L. Jidda, A. M. Ganau, A. S. Fana, A. I. Umar, F. M. Malami

DOI:10.25259/CJHS_8_2019

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Intermittent preventive treatment for malaria in pregnancy: Is directly observed therapy still necessary? A prospective cohort study in a tertiary hospital, Southern Nigeria

Ubong Akpan, Udeme Asibong, Zibrin Okhormbe, Mabel Ekott, Saturday Etuk

DOI:10.25259/CJHS_8_2020

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Requesting physicians’ knowledge of X-radiation exposure from computed tomography scan examinations: A case study of two Nigerian tertiary hospitals

Samson O. Paulinus, Benjamin E. Udoh, Bassey E. Archibong, Akpama E. Egong, Akwa E. Erim, Ekaete V. Ukpong, Charles C. Ani, Wueseter A. Ijever, Ulu U. Okoro, Grace A. Agbo

DOI:10.25259/CJHS_9_2019

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Barriers to utilization of an eye care facility in a rural community in South-South Nigeria

Ernest Ikechukwu Ezeh, Elizabeth Dennis Nkanga, Roseline Nkeiruka Ezeh, Jeff Ajewole, Dennis Nkanga

DOI:10.25259/CJHS_15_2021

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Serum lipid and electrolyte profiles of Wistar rats fed with supplemented (Bambara groundnut) pudding

Godwin E. Egbung, Nyakno A. Essien, John E. Mgbang, Josephine E. Egbung

DOI:10.25259/CJHS_10_2019

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An assessment of antibiotic use practices among caregivers of under-5 children in Kaduna Metropolis, Northwest Nigeria

Victoria Nanben Omole, Zainab Aliyu Ibrahim, Abdulrazak A. Gobir, Mohammed Jimoh Ibrahim, Lawal Haliru, Abdulfatai A. Jimoh

DOI:10.25259/CJHS_36_2021

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Assessment of the knowledge of radiology in exiting medical students in University of Calabar

Grace Ben Inah, Samuel Archibong Efanga

DOI:10.25259/CJHS_26_2021

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Variation in some water quality parameters in vended water from source to consumption: A case of Anguwar Liman area of Samaru-Zaria, Nigeria

F. B. Ibrahim, F. J. Ogbozige, A. M. Jimoh

DOI:10.25259/CJHS_11_2019

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Caregivers of schizophrenic patients in Calabar: Extent and predictors of burden

Chidi John Okafor, Thomas Emedoh

DOI:10.25259/CJHS_24_2020

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HIV serodiscordant and nondisclosure rates among married women living with HIV in a Southern Nigerian region

Ubong Bassey Akpan, Kazeem Arogundade, Ezukwa Omoronyia, Atim Udo, Mabel Ekott, Saturday Etuk

DOI:10.25259/CJHS_2_2021

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Some hemostatic parameters of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis infection attending Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital Kano, Nigeria

H. Saidu, A. H. Muhammad, N. Garba, S. B. Danladi, I. A. Aliyu

DOI:10.25259/CJHS_12_2019

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Holistic approach to improved patient satisfaction in family medicine clinic: Findings from a tertiary facility-based survey in Calabar, Nigeria

Agam Ebaji Ayuk, Ogban Omoronyia, Elvis Mbu Bisong, Nta Obono Okoi, Kenneth Nwafor, Kenechi Emedosi, Philia Agam Ayuk

DOI:10.25259/CJHS_26_2020

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Hypolipidemic effect of N-acetylcysteine against dexamethasone-induced hyperlipidemia in rats

S. B. Mada, M. M. Abarshi, A. Garba, K. L. Sharehu, O. P. Elaigwu, M. J. Umar, B. Musa, H. A. Mohammed, I. Garba

DOI:10.25259/CJHS_13_2019

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Utilization of obstetric ultrasonography and findings in a cottage hospital in Nigeria

Grace Ben Inah, Affiong Ifop Ngaji, Akwa Egom Erim, Ofonime Nkechi Ukweh, Akinwumi Oladapo Fajola, Joy Gagar

DOI:10.25259/CJHS_25_2021

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Depression and suicidal ideation among HIV seropositive patients attending the special treatment clinic of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Nigeria

Elvis Mbu Bisong, Chidi John Okafor, Agam Ebaji Ayuk, Udeme Essien Asibong, Henry Ohem Okpa

DOI:10.25259/CJHS_27_2020

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A 10-year review of the clinicopathological patterns and prevalence of head and neck lesions in a tertiary health facility in Uyo, South-South Nigeria

Mfon Ime Inoh, Ikwo Jonathan Kudamnya, Uchechukwu Brian Eziagu, Elizabeth Enene Inoh

DOI:10.25259/CJHS_23_2021

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Parasitological survey of domestic cockroaches in some residential houses in Calabar, Nigeria

Iquo Bassey Otu-Bassey, Maurice Mbah, Dorah Imefon Udoh, Jeremiah Olugbenga Kayode

DOI:10.25259/CJHS_14_2019

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Oral glucose tolerance outcomes among pregnant women receiving antenatal care in Calabar and environs – A pilot study

Kenneth Ogar Inaku, Boniface Uji Ago, Asuquo Bassey Ene, Eyam Sunday Eyam, Lawson Ekpeni Ekpe, Yeonun Mba Ogarekpe, Oluwakorede Ayodele Babatope, Thomas Udagbor Agan

DOI:10.25259/CJHS_45_2020

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Microbial and some heavy metals analysis of smoked fishes sold in urban and rural markets in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Itoro J. Ibanga, Eno A. Moses, E. J. Edet, Anietie E. Moses

DOI:10.25259/CJHS_15_2019

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Anatomic imaging study of luminal diameter of the circle of Willis in patients with ischemic stroke

Samson Omini Paulinus, Benjamin Effiong Udoh, Samuel A. Efanga, Gabriel Udo Udo-Affah, Eru Mba Eru, Charles Chibunna Ani, Ulu Ulu Okoro, Nneoyi Onen Egbe

DOI:10.25259/CJHS_50_2020

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Anatomical features of the brain of patients with stroke (cerebrovascular accident) relative to types, sites, and shapes using computed tomography scan

Gabriel Udo Udo-Affah, Samson Omini Paulinus, Eru Mba Eru, Anozeng Oyono Igiri, Nneoyi Onen Egbe

DOI:10.25259/CJHS_47_2020

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