Yenagoa Medical Journal

Yenagoa Medical Journal is the official publication of the Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Yenagoa.

Adolescents’ Reproductive Rights Empowerment & Access to Rehabilitative Services (ARREARS) project: Lessons from turning research findings into public health interventions in Bayelsa State, Nigeria

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Adolescents’ Reproductive Rights Empowerment & Access to Rehabilitative Services (ARREARS) project: Lessons from turning research findings into public health interventions in Bayelsa State, Nigeria Dr. Kellybest Ibasimama Davids,1,2  Barr. Pearl Mojola Davids1,3  1Davepearl Konsults & Kreations, Yenagoa 2Adolescent and Youth-friendly services, Reproductive health unit, Community Medicine and Public Health department, Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa 3Omonijo …

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THE ROLE OF SEX EDUCATION: TEENAGE PREGNANCY RATES AND OUTCOMES IN BAYELSA STATE

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THE ROLE OF SEX EDUCATION: TEENAGE PREGNANCY RATES AND OUTCOMES IN BAYELSA STATE Maureen A. Okumoko1 Isa A. Ibrahim1 Israel Jeremiah1 Vivian C. Okeke2 Aloysius E. Ligha3 Uche Onwudiegwu3  1Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital, Okolobiri, Bayelsa State 2National Obstetrics Fistula Center, Abakaliki, Ebonyi state 3Bayelsa Medical University, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State  CORRESPONDING AUTHOR: Okumoko A. Maureen …

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SPOUSAL SUPPORT AND DOMESTIC ABUSE AS DETERMINANTS OF MATERNAL HEALTH AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN ATTENDING ANTENATAL CILINIC AT THYOLO DISTRICT HOSPITAL, MALAWI

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SPOUSAL SUPPORT AND DOMESTIC ABUSE AS DETERMINANTS OF MATERNAL HEALTH AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN ATTENDING ANTENATAL CILINIC AT THYOLO DISTRICT HOSPITAL, MALAWI Enuku Christie Akpoigho1 RN, Ph.D., Jessie Onenji Banda2 RN, MSc Department of Nursing Science1,2 University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.  Correspondence Address: Enuku Christie Akpoigho1 E-mail Address: chirstie.enuku@uniben.edu Telephone Address: 08169823907 Download …

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Maternal and Child health trends in Nigeria: A comparative review of NDHS 2018 vs NDHS 2023

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Maternal and Child health trends in Nigeria: A comparative review of NDHS 2018 vs NDHS 2023 Mordecai Oweibia;¹  Ebiakpor Bainkpo Agbedi;2 Christopher Ononiwu Elemuwa;3  Tarimobowei Egberipou;4 Kellybest Ibasimama Davids;5 Gift Cornelius Timighe;6 Peresuodei Sylvanus;7 Tuebi Richard Wilson8 ¹Department of Public Health, Bayelsa Medical University, Yenagoa, Nigeria. mordecai.oweibia@bmu.edu.ng 2Department of Planning, Research and statistics, Bayelsa state …

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DRUG ABUSE IN NIGERIA; THE PUBLIC HEALTH IMPACT OF COLLECTIVE ACTIONS AND INACTIONS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

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DRUG ABUSE IN NIGERIA; THE PUBLIC HEALTH IMPACT OF COLLECTIVE ACTIONS AND INACTIONS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW Mordecai Oweibia;¹ Tarimobowei Egberipou;² Gift Cornelius Timighe;³ Ebiakpor Bainkpo Agbedi,4  Preye David Ogbe;5 Kellybest Ibasimama Davids; 6 Uchenna Geraldine Elemuwa;7  Tuebi Richard Wilson8   ¹Department of Public Health, Bayelsa Medical University, PMB 178, Onopa, Yenagoa, Nigeria, mordecai.oweibia@bmu.edu.ng. moweibia@gmail.com ²Department …

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BALANCING PERIOPERATIVE COAGULATION RISKS: A CASE REPORT

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BALANCING PERIOPERATIVE COAGULATION RISKS: A CASE REPORT Enyinnaya Mike1, Uwanuruochi Kelechukwu1,2 1 Department of Surgery, Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, Nigeria 2 Department of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Gregory University Uturu Download full article in pdf format JAT XML Abstract There is need to improve perioperative risks of thrombosis and bleeding. We reported …

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AVAILABILITY AND STUDENTS AWARENESS OF SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES IN BOARDING SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN BAYELSA STATE: A COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT

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AVAILABILITY AND STUDENTS AWARENESS OF SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES IN BOARDING SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN BAYELSA STATE: A COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT Kellybest Ibasimama Davids1, Obielumani Oguche1, Abisoye Oyeyemi2 1Department of Community Medicine and Public Health, Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa 2College of Health Sciences, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State Corresponding author: Dr. Kellybest I. Davids, jolkeldav@gmail.com, 08063263545 …

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PREVALENCE AND ASSOCIATED RISK FACTORS OF ANKLE SPRAIN AMONG BASKETBALL PLAYERS IN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

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PREVALENCE AND ASSOCIATED RISK FACTORS OF ANKLE SPRAIN AMONG BASKETBALL PLAYERS IN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA Mustapha B1*, Zakari MK2 1Ministry of Health and Human Services, General Hospital Rigasa, Kaduna State. 2Physiotherapy Department, Bayero University Kano. Kano State. *Correspondence: Buhari Mustapha; +2347063917666; bukharimustapha@yahoo.com Download full article in pdf format JAT XML Abstract Abstract Background:  Ankle sprains …

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LEVERAGING POLICY TRANSFER FOR ENHANCED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY AND PATIENT OUTCOMES THROUGH DIGITAL HEALTH TECHNOLOGIES IN NIGERIA

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LEVERAGING POLICY TRANSFER FOR ENHANCED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY AND PATIENT OUTCOMES THROUGH DIGITAL HEALTH TECHNOLOGIES IN NIGERIA Awojobi ON1*, Adeniji OA2, Kwabia E1 1Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Regina, Canada 2School of Health Sciences, University of Surrey, UK *Correspondence: Oladayo Nathaniel Awojobi; dawojobi@gmail.com Download full article in pdf format JAT XML Abstract …

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STRIDOR IN AN INFANT WITH CUTANEOUS HAEMANGIOMA: A CASE REPORT

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STRIDOR IN AN INFANT WITH CUTANEOUS HAEMANGIOMA: A CASE REPORT Okolie EI¹*, Taiwo G², Nebeife PC³, Ekedigwe SO³ ¹Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Enugu State University of Science and Technology Teaching Hospital, Enugu. 2Newham University Hospital, Glen Road, Plaistow, London. 3Cedarcrest Hospitals Limited, Niger State Branch. *Correspondence: Dr. Emmanuel Ikechukwu Okolie; +2348133704100; okolieemmanuel8@gmail.com Download full …

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