Background: Proper health seeking attitude is vital to achieving a malaria free world. This study aimed to evaluate malaria parasitaemia and treatment seeking behaviours in Adamawa State, Nigeria. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 1200 residents using structur...
Aims: To evaluate the prevalence of malaria parasites among some pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Rivers State, Nigeria. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Five healthcare centres in Rivers State, Nigeria, between April and September 20...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2013/2738
Aim: To determine the effectiveness and compliance of Long Lasting Insecticide Nets (LLINs) on malaria parasitaemia among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Rivers State, Nigeria, between April and Septemb...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/2737
Sylvia E. EGBOM, Margaret OGIDI, Florence O. Nduka & Sidney O. NZEAKO·Asian Journal of Biology·2021
Aim: To investigate the prevalence of malaria and how demographic factors influence malaria parasite transmission among persons attending primary health care facilities in Oyigbo LGA, Rivers State, South-South, Nigeria. Methodology: Intra-venous blood samples were obtained from 1...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2021/v12i430171
A study was carried out to determine the prevalence and intensity of intestinal parasite infections and its associated risk factors among school-aged children in Abua/Odual Local Government Area, Rivers State between May-August 2015. Standard parasitological procedures as recomme...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2018/39106
Aim: To determine the prevalence of intestinal parasites and their associated risk factors among children living in some selected shanty settlements in Port Harcourt Metropolis, Rivers State, Nigeria. Study Design: A cross-sectional descriptive study. Place and Duration: The stud...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2018/39180
Aims: To establish the current status and control management of malaria infection among Fulani Pastoralists in their various bush encampments in Rivers State, Nigeria. Study Design: Cross –sectional, descriptive study. Place and Duration of Study: Six bush encampments in Rivers S...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2014/6962
Adeniran J. Ikuesan, Eze E. Ajaegbu, Ukachukwu C. Ezeh, Adaobi J. Dieke, Adaora L. Onuora, Florence O. Nduka, Flora N. Ezugworie, Ese S. Izekor, Aduloju A. Tunde, Nneyeneime U. Bassey, Jennifer N. Ewa- Elechi, Juliet O. Nwigwe & Oluwapelumi O. Komolafe·Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology·2020
Millettia aboensis (Hook.f.) Baker belongs to the Leguminosae family, known locally as nduezi in Igbo, erurumesi in Edo, and Òdúdū in Efik. The plant parts have proven to be active against some diseases. The plant was studied for its antimicrobial activity and the phytochemicals...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i2230835
Eze E. Ajaegbu, Flora N. Ezugworie, Adaobi J. Dieke, Ukachukwu C. Ezeh, Adeniran J. Ikuesan, Adaora L. Onuora, Florence O. Nduka, Ese S. Izekor, Aduloju A. Tunde, Nnyeneime U. Bassey & Jennifer N. Ewa-Elechi·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2020
Aims: Millettia aboensis (Hook.f.) Baker belongs to the Leguminosae family, known locally as nduezi in Igbo, erurumesi in Edo, and Òdúdū in Efik. Millettia aboensis stem is a rich source of flavonoids, phenolic acid, alkaloids, and steroids, hence with medicinal and physiological...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i1330307