Effectiveness of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in Improving Access to Maternal Healthcare among Federal Civil Servants in Selected Institutions in Kogi State, Nigeria

Abdullahi, Ahmad Rufai; Raji, Abdullateef DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.21278933 SSR Journal of Medical Sciences (SSRJMS) This study examines the effectiveness of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in improving maternal healthcare access among federal civil servants in three selected federal institutions in Read More …

Prevalence, Severity Distribution, and Sociodemographic Determinants of Occupational Stress Among Nurses in Tertiary Care in Delta State, Nigeria

Ngozi Eucharia Makata¹, Ufuoma Ann Obukohwo², Osuonlale John Makanjuola³, Okonkwo Oluchukwu Ginika¹ DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.21278612 SSR Journal of Medical Sciences (SSRJMS) Background: Occupational stress is a recognised health problem in nursing and a recurring threat to patient safety. Although its epidemiology Read More …

The Evaluation of Pre and Post Treatment Assessment of Albendazole among School Children in Ogun State, Nigeria

Adewale Adegboyega Oke1, Kehinde John Amoo2 DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.21277514 SSR Journal of Medical Sciences (SSRJMS) Background: Soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) are common in tropical and subtropical countries especially in areas with poor sanitation and restricted access to clean water sources and impact Read More …

Association Between Seroprevalence of HIV, HBV, Malaria and Food Diversity with Anaemic Status Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinics at Edo State University Teaching Hospital Auchi, Edo North, Nigeria

Omozuwa E.S1 Irhiogbe W2  & Erhabor O.3 DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.21080292 SSR Journal of Medical Sciences (SSRJMS) Background: Malaria, HIV, and HBV when coexisted with nutritional deficiencies contribute to the burden of public health issues among pregnancy women in sub-Sahara Africa particularly Read More …

Determinants of Respectful Maternity Care at a Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study

Ezukwa Ezukwa Omoronyia, Edu Eyong, Vivian Ajoku, Sylvester Abeshi, Patience Odusolu DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.21079864 SSR Journal of Medical Sciences (SSRJMS) Background: Respectful maternity care (RMC) is a fundamental human right and a core quality indicator for maternal health services. Despite global Read More …

Clinical Usefulness of Kidney Injury Molecule-1 (KIM-1) among Chronic Kidney Disease Patients in a Rural Tertiary Health Institution in Nigeria

Adewoyin Babajide Adeleke1, Adeola Olarenwaju Oluboyo2, Odeyinka Olufunsho Odewusi2, Olaoluwa Akindele Adesanoye1 DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.21079252 SSR Journal of Medical Sciences (SSRJMS) Chronic kidney disease (CKD) infiltrates every sphere of public health concern as it apparently shares link with most dreaded diseases Read More …

Perceived Influence of Workload on Nurses’ Job Performance and Patient Outcomes in KWASUTH

Ajide Oluwakemi Omolade1, Olatunbosun Alice Kehinde2, Amosa Ramat Ayodeji3 DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.20643182 SSR Journal of Medical Sciences (SSRJMS) Background: Nurses’ workload is a major organisational factor that can influence job performance and patient outcomes. In teaching hospitals, workload pressure may be Read More …

Determinants of MRSA Colonization and Presence of the Panton-Valentine Leukocidin Gene (LUK-PVL) Among MRSA Isolates from People Living with HIV/AIDS at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Edo State, Nigeria

Ogbue Itohan Joan1,2, Adewuyi Gbolagade Morufu1,2, Samuel Olowo Sunday1,2 DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.20438453 SSR Journal of Medical Sciences (SSRJMS) Background: Understanding which host characteristics predict Methicillin-resistant Staphyloccus aureus (MRSA) colonisation status and multi-site burden is essential for designing targeted infection-control strategies among Read More …

Assessment of the Different Methods of Diagnosis of Malaria Parasite Among Children in Port Harcourt Metropolis

Isomah, Chiladi Jeff1, Isomah, Abiye Chiladi2, Horsfall, Seleipiri Jemina3, Adamu, Kabiru4 DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.20412978 SSR Journal of Medical Sciences (SSRJMS) Malaria affects millions of lives annually, and it is considered as one of the major global health challenges. Plasmodium species are Read More …

Pattern of Skin Disorders in General Outpatient Clinic, Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital

Adewuyi Bolanle Toyin1,2, Adewuyi Gbolagade Morufu3,4 and Obasanmi Susan1 DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.20072134 SSR Journal of Medical Sciences (SSRJMS) Introduction: The occurrence of various skin diseases is linked to certain geographical, racial, environmental and socioeconomic factors. There are also seasonal skin disorders Read More …