Prevalence, Pattern and Factors Associated with Developmental Delay amongst Under-5 Children in Nigeria: Evidence from Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2011–2017 by Olayide Olubunmi Olabumuyi, Obioma Chukwudi Uchendu, Pauline Aruoture Green

“…In developing nations like Nigeria, several demographics, socioeconomic, childcare and external factors may influence the highly individualised process. …”
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Assessing awareness and utilisation of pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV prevention among women who inject drugs in Lagos, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study by Olanrewaju Onigbogi, Modupe Onigbogi, Osadebamwen N Eghaghe, Omobola Y Ojo, Oluwatoyin Funmilola Babalola

“…Introduction Women who inject drugs (WWID) in Nigeria are more likely to be living with HIV than their male counterparts and could benefit from pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). …”
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Impact of partially treated sewage effluent on the water quality of recipient Epie Creek Niger Delta, Nigeria using Malaysian Water Quality Index (WQI) by A Rim-Rukeh, LE Agbozu

“…Impact of partially treated sewage effluent on the water quality of recipient Epie Creek in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria was investigated  experimentally by analysing the physico-chemical and biological characteristics of the surface water samples collected at four (4) sampling stations: at the effluent discharge point (fall out) (SS2), 500 m upstream (SS1), 500m downstream (SS3) and 1000m (SS4) downstream respectively from the point of discharge. …”
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Case-area targeted interventions and free chlorine residual in household drinking water: An observational cohort study during a cholera outbreak in Northeast Nigeria. by Lindsay Salem-Bango, Jennifer OKeeffe, Michael R Desjardins, Daniele Lantagne, Chiara Altare, Gurpreet Kaur, Kanaganathan Rangaiya, Patricia Oke-Oghene Obroh, Ahmadu Audu, Chimda Emmanuel Solomon, Thomas Heath, Emmanuel Emeka Ihemezue, Solomon Aye, Baptiste Lecuyot, Mustafa Sikder, Shannon Doocy, Melody Xiao, Paul B Spiegel

“…<h4>Conclusions/significance</h4>These findings suggest that CATIs improved household drinking water FCR, a key protective measure against cholera, in Northeast Nigeria. Our research highlights factors associated with FCR concentrations <0.2 mg/L post-CATI in Adamawa and Borno, offering valuable insights for response planning, and overall supports the continued use of CATIs in humanitarian settings.…”
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Impact of partially treated sewage effluent on the water quality of recipient Epie Creek Niger Delta, Nigeria using Malaysian Water Quality Index (WQI) by A Rim-Rukeh, LE Agbozu

“…Impact of partially treated sewage effluent on the water quality of recipient Epie Creek in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria was investigated  experimentally by analysing the physico-chemical and biological characteristics of the surface water samples collected at four (4) sampling stations: at the effluent discharge point (fall out) (SS2), 500 m upstream (SS1), 500m downstream (SS3) and 1000m (SS4) downstream respectively from the point of discharge. …”
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Perceived social support and the experience of intimate partner violence among married and cohabiting young women in urban slums, Ibadan, Nigeria: a descriptive study by Olufunmilayo I Fawole, Omowumi O Okedare

“…Gaps exist on the role of social support among young women who have experienced IPV in Nigeria. Therefore, this study examined the influence of social support on the experience of IPV married and cohabiting young women in urban slums of Ibadan, Nigeria.Methods This study was a community-based household survey conducted in ten slum communities in the five local government areas of Ibadan municipality among 314 young women. …”
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CORRELATION BETWEEN METACOGNITIVE FACTORS AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN MATHEMATICS AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOLS STUDENTS IN ORON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA by EKPENYONG EFFIONG IBOK, EDET OKON UNOH, FRANCISCA FRANCIS ASUQUO

“… This study adopted correlational   design to examine correlation between metacognitive factors    and academic achievement in mathematics among secondary school students   in Oron Local Government, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Two research questions were posed and two hypotheses formulated to guide the study.  …”
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AN EXAMINATION OF THE IMPACT OF NATIONAL DEFENCE STRATEGY ON THE WAR AGAINST INSURGENCY IN NIGERIA. A STUDY OF IGABI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA IN KADUNA STATE. 2016– 2023 by MOHAMMED KABEER GARBA, PROFESSOR USMAN Muhammed

“… The growing challenges in Nigeria’s National Security hasbecome a major threat to the overall well-being of everyone living in Nigeria, neighbouring countries and her sovereignty in general. …”
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Investigation of the application of an automated monitoring system for detecting transmission cable deterioration in Nigeria: A case study of transmission cable lines between Offa and Oshogbo by C.S. Omoniabipi, R. Agbadede, K.C. Emmanuel, O.J. Adewuni, I. Allison

“…This study investigates the application of an automated monitoring system for detecting the deterioration of transmission cable lines between Offa and Oshogbo in the South-West of Nigeria. By developing and implementing this advanced monitoring tool to detect transmission cable deteriorations, particularly those caused by electrical overloading, a common issue in Nigeria and other developing nations, the problem of cable failure resulting from overloading can be minimized. …”
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Physicochemical properties of water quality of Imeh, Edegelem and Chokocho communities located along Otamiri-oche River in Etche Ethnic Nationality of Rivers State, Nigeria by BM Onyegeme-Okerenta, C Obia, MO Wegwu

“… Some physiochemical properties of water quality of Otamiri-oche River which runs through Imeh,  Edegelem and Chokocho Communities in Etche ethnic nationality of Rivers State, Nigeria were  investigated. Samples were collected in triplicate from the three different locations along the river in both rainy and dry seasons. …”
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Determinants of Mortality among Adult HIV-Infected Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy in a Rural Hospital in Southeastern Nigeria: A 5-Year Cohort Study by Kelechi N. Eguzo, Adegboyega K. Lawal, Cynthia E. Eseigbe, Chisara C. Umezurike

“…Study examined the determinants of mortality among adult HIV patients in a rural, tertiary hospital in southeastern Nigeria, comparing mortality among various ART regimens. …”
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Impact of Essential Newborn Care education on Knowledge and Practice of New-Born Care among Nurses in Rural Primary Health Centres in Ebonyi State of Nigeria. by Eze, Clementina N., Elusoji, Christiana I., Okafor, Christiana N., Emeh, Augusta N., Obi, Ihuoma A., Odira, Chika C. H., Onyeabor, Juliana O., Nwafor, Amuchechukwu V., Ohanme, Eugene O.

“…Background: This study was designed to determine the level of knowledge and the extent of the practice of the components of essential new-born care (ENC), and the effects of a training program on the knowledge and practice of ENC among nurses in rural primary health care (PHCs) in Ebonyi state Nigeria. Methods: This study was a one-group pre-test and post-test intervention design. …”
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Impact of Essential Newborn Care Education on Knowledge and Practice of New-Born Care Among Nurses in Rural Primary Health Centres in Ebonyi State of Nigeria. by Clementina, Eze N., Christiana, Elusoji I., Okafor, Christiana N., Emeh, Augusta N., Obi, Ihuoma A., Odira, Chika C. H., Onyeabor, Juliana O., Nwafor, Amuchechukwu V., Ohanme, Eugene O.

“…Background: This study was designed to determine the level of knowledge and the extent of practice of the components of essential new-born care (ENC), and the effects of a training programme on the knowledge and practice of ENC among nurses in rural primary health cares (PHCs) in Ebonyi state Nigeria. Methods: This study was a one group per-test and post-test intervention design. …”
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Comparative Analyses of Diversity and Similarity Indices of West Bank Forest and Block A Forest of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria by Ariyo Oluyinka Christopher

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The assessment of routine health information system performance towards improvement of quality of reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health services in Ondo and Ekiti States, Nigeria. by Victoria Oladoyin, Sunday Adedini, Kayode Ijadunola, Hassan Ogunwemimo, Olubunmi Folorunso, Elizabeth Chukwu, Ugo Okoli, Anthony Adoghe, Samuel Oyeniyi, Oniyire Adetiloye, Adesegun Fatusi

“…<h4>Background</h4>Nigeria's reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health indicators have remained unsatisfactory in the face of poor-quality healthcare services. …”
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DYNAMICS OF AFRICAN TRADITIONAL AND CULTURAL PRACTICE AS A SOCIAL CONTROL MECHANISM: A DETERRENT THEORETICAL ANALYSIS ON THE ALEKWU BELIEF SYSTEM AMONG THE IDOMA PEOPLE IN NIGERIA by Daniel, Rosemary Onchi

“…The Alekwu belief system is one such tradition that is firmly ingrained in the Idoma community of Nigeria. In this paper, the Alekwu belief system of the Idoma people will be discussed, along with its strengths and weaknesses as a social control mechanism.A spirit-medium known as the Alekwu is thought to be able to connect with the afterlife. …”
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The Plausibility of Distance and Computer-Assisted Learning in an era of Fuel Subsidy Removal: a Case Study of the Main Campus of Lagos State University by Мохаммед Акінола Акомолафе, Оладжиде Абіодун Обі

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Prevalence and management of child sexual abuse cases presented at Nigerian hospitals: A systematic review by Elizabeth Oluwatoyin Akin-Odanye

Subjects: “…sexual; health services; Nigeria; psychological trauma; public health; sexual assault; violence.…”
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Effects of Water Deficit on Growth, Biomass Allocation and Photosynthesis of <i>A. senegal</i> Seedlings from Nguru and Gujba Provinces of Yobe State, North Eastern Nigeria by A.U. Jibo, M.G. Barker

“…Poor yields of gum from the species in the semi-arid region of Nigeria may be due to more frequent drought events. …”
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Effects of Water Deficit on Growth, Biomass Allocation and Photosynthesis of <i>A. senegal</i> Seedlings from Nguru and Gujba Provinces of Yobe State, North Eastern Nigeria by A.U. Jibo, M.G. Barker

“…Poor yields of gum from the species in the semi-arid region of Nigeria may be due to more frequent drought events. …”
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