African Digital Health Library (ADHL): Recent submissions
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Physiological response of uterine muscle to Steganoteania araliacea in rat models
(RA Publications, 2015-01)The bark root of Steganotaenia araliacea Hochst (Umbelliferae) nicknamed “herbal pitocin” is used in the traditional circles in Zambia to induce and/or enhance labour. This work was aimed at investigating the contractile ... -
Tafenoquine: A New 8- Aminoquinoline
(Zambian Medical Association, 2009)Malaria remains one of the major health hazards, with high associated morbidity and mortality in addition to having a crippling effect on the economy. Worldwide, malaria is the cause of morbidity in 300- 500 million people ... -
Tafenoquine: A New 8- Aminoquinoline
(Zambian Medical Association, 2009)Malaria remains one of the major health hazards, with high associated morbidity and mortality in addition to having a crippling effect on the economy. Worldwide, malaria is the cause of morbidity in 300- 500 million people ... -
TOXIC HEMAGGLUTININS IN VARIOUS EDIBLE BEANS AND PEAS
(1974-10)A method involving ammonium sulphate fractionation and dialysis was used in the isolation of phytohemagg-lutininsfrom the young and mature seeds and pods of six edible legumes. The legumes used were soybean (Glycine max—kent ... -
PATTERN OF UTILIZATION OF TOILET FACILITIES IN THE HALLS OF RESIDENCE AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN
(2016-02)An understanding of the pattern of toilet utilization among undergraduate students is very important, as it could be predictive and protective of their social and health safety in the academic environment. While the ... -
USE OF HERBAL REMEDIES AND PERCEPTION OF THE HEALTH RISKS AMONG RENAL PATIENTS RECEIVING TREATMENT IN THE UNIVERSITYCOLLEGEHOSPITAL, IBADAN
(2016-02)Renal disease is a prevalent health problem worldwide, with a higher incidence in developing countries. In Nigeria, about 85% of people are known to use herbal remedies and consult traditional medicine practitioners for ... -
MOTHERS KNOWLEDGE OF UNDER-FIVE CHILDREN ON DAY CARE ATTENDANCE AS A RISK FACTOR FOR COMMON COLD IN IBADAN NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT, OYO STATE.
(2016-02)Common cold (CC) is one of the major causes of ill health in children and those who attend daycare, especially before 3 years of age, suffer infectious episodes that are more severe. Mothers who are the primary care ... -
KNOWLEDGE AND CONTRACEPTIVES USE BEHAVIOUR AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN
(2016-04)Young people engage in risky sexual behaviour but do not utilize contraceptives. This has led to an increase in unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections in this population. Most Previous studies have focused ... -
KNOWLEDGE, PERCEPTION AND USE OF PSYCHOACTIVE SUBSTANCES AMONG COMMERCIAL MOTORCYCLE RIDERS IN MINNA METROPOLIS, NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
(2016-03)The prevalence of Psychoactive Substance (PS) induced Road Traffic Accident (RTA) among Commercial Motorcycle Riders (CMRs) in Minna is of public health concern. However, knowledge of the dangers, health implications and ... -
EXPERIENCE OF INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE AMONG MARRIED MEN IN IBADAN NORTH WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT
(2016-02)Intimate partner violence is a public health issue which should be of concern to everyone. There are quite a number of studies which focus mainly on women as victims yet there exist a great percentage of men who are ... -
PERCEPTION AND ATTITUDE OF ADOLESCENT MOTHERS ATTENDING HEALTH FACILITIES IN IBADAN SOUTH-EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA TOWARDS THEIR RE-ENROLMENT INTO SCHOOLS
(2016-03)In many developing countries, adolescent pregnancy has been one of the major hindrances to the education of girls. In Nigeria most girls who become pregnant in schools are expelled and fail to return to school after ... -
PERCEPTION OF THE ELDERLY TOWARDS THE USE OF SPECIALISED HOME FOR THE AGED IN IBADAN NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OYO STATE
(2016-03)The rampant social neglect of the elderly as depicted on the streets of Ibadan caused by modern life job demand of significant social support and eroding culture of caring for the elderly that has crept into our society ... -
JOB STRESS AND COPING TECHNIQUES AMONG BANK WORKERS IN IBADAN NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT, IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA
(2016-01)Banking job has been identified as a very stressful occupation in Nigeria due to long working hours, high targets, work overload, intense competition, difficult customers and unfavourable policies. Currently in Nigeria, ... -
EFFECTS OF TEMPERATURE AND EXERCISE ON THE PRODUCTION AND COMPOSITION OF SWEAT IN NIGERIANS
(1982-12)An investigation into the effects of temperature and exercise on the production and composition of sweat in Nigerians was carried out on healthy male adults. Sweat was induced in a sweat chamber under normal, exercise and ... -
NITROSAMINE CONTAMINATION OF SOME NIGERIAN INDIGENOUS BELIEVES
(1972-12)The possible role of carcinogenic nitrosamines in the aetiology of human cancer has been discussed by experts (O. Basslr, Pers. Comm.; Eisenbrand et al, 1969; Lijinakcy and Epstein, 1970). As a result of this apprehension ... -
THE NUTRIENT COMPOSITION OF SOME NIGERIAN LEAFY GREEN VEGETABLES AND PHYSIOLOGICAL AVAILABILITY OF THEIR IRON CONTENT
(1973-02)ABSTRACT In order to investigate the potential usefulness of local foodstuffs in Nigeria, a comprehensive survey of the various nutrients in 10 local vegetables was carried out. The survey covers: total nitrogen and total ... -
THE PREVALENCE OF SUBSTANCE USE AND ITS EFFECTS ON SLEEP AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG STUDENTS OF THE POLYTECHNIC IBADAN
(2015-11)Sleep has been found to be of the least priority of most individuals especially students. This may not be unconnected with the fact that, they feel they must always meet up with deadlines in form of school assignments ... -
KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF PREVENTIVE SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH BEHAVIOURS AMONG MALE CIVIL SERVANTS IN OYO STATE SECRETARIAT, IBADAN, OYO STATE
(2016-03)Men’s leading trend in risky sexual practices, non-utilisation of screening services has been associated with their perceived risk of sexually transmitted infections. Few studies have documented the knowledge, perception ... -
ACCEPTANCE AND COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION LAWS BY HOUSEHOLD HEADS IN IBADAN NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OYO STATE
(2016-02)This study examined the knowledge, perception and compliance of household heads in Ibadan North Local Government with environmental sanitation laws. Specifically, the study investigated the relationship between socio ... -
CONTRACEPTIVE USE AMONG WOMEN LIVING WITH HIV AND AIDS RECEIVING CARE AT SECONDARY AND TERTIARY HEALTH FACILITIES IN IBADAN NIGERIA
(2016-03)Contraceptive use is a form of family planning and it is one practice among the most important health decisions that many people make and this does not exclude women living with HIV/AIDS. Lack of adequate information on ...
