Nigerian medical journal : journal of the Nigeria…
2013
BACKGROUND
Low level of utilisation of maternal health services is a major factor responsible for high maternal mortality in northwestern region of Nigeria. This study was aimed at determining the… (More)
BACKGROUND
RSV-shedding during an RSV-infection declines dramatically after the first week of infection. It could be of interest to be able to diagnose RSV-infection for a longer period of time by… (More)
Background: Household expenditure on health is increasingly becoming a major source of health care financing in Nigeria. Recognizing the limitations of this pattern of financing health care, the… (More)
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As population and access to information increases, so does the demand for health services. Unfortunately, many people who genuinely require these services do not usually have access to… (More)
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An equitable health care system that responds to the needs of its people is important to break the cycle of poverty and ill-health. However, rising health care cost, and the preponderance… (More)
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is probably the single major cause of lower respiratory infection (LRI) among infants worldwide. Its relative importance may be underestimated, as the diagnosis is… (More)
The study assessed the factors influencing nutritional status of children less than five years in Biye village in rural Nigeria. The study was a cross sectional descriptive study: 119 caregivers and… (More)
Introduction The Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in West Africa was unprecedented in spread and its attendant response. There were over 15,000 confirmed cases and over 9,000 suspected cases. The… (More)
This study reports the knowledge, attitude and practices of the people of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria regarding the cause, transmission, treatment and prevention of… (More)