Ibom Medical Journal

Current Issue

Vol. 19 No. 3 (2026): Current Issue

Published: 01-07-2026

Articles

Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding the use of spirometry among healthcare professionals in South-south Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

Tada EO, Ibilanyeofori HI

462-470
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Impact of Chronic Polyurethane Paint Aerosol Exposure on Respiratory impairment, Inflammatory makers, and Hemodynamic Parameters among Spray painters in Calabar Municipality

Utionkpan LP, Ushuple CL, Agaba EA, Okwuonu IF, Usang SE

471-479
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Determinants of MPOX Vaccine dropout in Approved Vaccination Centers in Rivers State, Nigeria

Nwadiaru CB, Worgu GO, Omeodu N, Urang J

480-488
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Bacterial pharyngotonsillitis and antimicrobial sensitivity in adults in a tertiary health facility in north west Nigeria

Udo-Affah AG, Inoh MI, Onukak AE, Umar SY, Egbe EO, Sabitu MZ, Iseh KR

489-496
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Attitude and perception of nurses towards implementation and utilization of nursing audit in University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Udo AE, Peters GE, Ekpenyong AU, Peters EE

497-505
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Assessment of Sexual Health practices and experiences of In-School Adolescents in a Rural Community in Rivers State, Nigeria

Oku AO, Fajola A, Obiagwu PN, Alali A, Adetula B, Ogunlaja AO, Gabriel O, Ejiogu M

506-514
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Aqueous Extract of Carica papaya Leaves Protects Against Streptozotocin-Induced Renal Oxidative Stress and Dysfunction

Adebayo OF, Egesie G, Odeh OS

515-525
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Assessment of practice of personal hygiene among primary school pupils in Calabar South L.G.A, Cross River State, Nigeria

Akpet OE, Essien DA, Eyo KT, Ewa AO

526-532
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Correlation between gait speed and severity of knee osteoarthritis in a Nigerian population

Oduware OI, Osamudiamen MI

533-539
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Food safety and hygiene practices among students at the University of Calabar, Nigeria

Onyenweaku EO, Danjuma DS, Egbara AE, Fila WA

540-547
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HOMA-IR Values and Dysglycaemic Patterns among Patients with Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) at a Tertiary Health Centre in Nigeria

Abang IE, Ekpe EL, Uhegbu V, Kooffreh-Ada M, Okwejie M, Uhegbu K, Osuji KC, Kwita KO, Olukoyejo OE, Ademola A, Ekpe EL

548-558
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Knowledge and Practices of Oral Wound Care Following Oral Surgery Procedures: A Cross-Sectional Study among Dental Outpatients at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital

Nwashindi A, Nwashindi MN

559-569
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Lived experiences of diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis patients receiving directly observed treatment short course at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Abudu OO, Wennie JS, Nwozichi C, Anokwuru RA

570-781
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Predictors of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Among Antenatal Population in a Tertiary Hospital: Role of Biomarkers of Insulin Resistance

Ugwu SB, Ugwu I, Ekpe EL, Iklaki CS, Emechebe C, Ekpe E, Essien S

582-591
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Prevalence and pattern of adverse events following immunization among children in South-western state, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study among mothers attending immunisation clinics

Ilori OR, Olatunde M, Akanbi IM, Ige RO

592-598
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Prevalence and predictors of diabetes mellitus among adult population in delta central senatorial district of Delta State, Nigeria

Ukoba O, Peter-Kio OB

599-605
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Prevalence and symptoms of peripheral artery disease in diabetic patients: In-hospital survey with modified Edinburgh Claudication Questionnaire

Ekpe EE, Onung S, Ubani BC, Morgan U, Akpan AF, Umoren U, Ekuma IA

606-611
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Prospective study comparing serial debulking strategy and traditional method for graft donor site management: impact on length of hospital stay

Ekpo RG, Asuquo ME, Duke R

612-618
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Sleep quality and academic performance of clinical students at the University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria

Ekpenyong NO, Isika AI, Mpama E, Asuquo BJ, Effiom PE, Aniara GD, Ekefre CE, Eboh E

619-625
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Quercetin reverses chronic unpredictable mild stress-induced depression and behavioural abnormalities in Swiss mice

Ologe MO, Adeoluwa GO, Otomewo LO, Jack IP, Adeniyi FR, Obioha CB, Mbia FM, Moro EJ, Bakre AG, Femi-akinlosotu OM, Adeoluwa OA

626-635
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The "Trace Mineral Fingerprint" as a Predictor of Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance Progression in Type 2 Diabetics

Eworo RE, Usoro AJ, Iyaji MO, Okoye FC, Ugochukwu GD, Egwu SI, Igwe SM

636-646
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The impact of smoking on Tooth extraction Healing among Adults at a tertiary health facility in southern Nigeria: A prospective Cohort Analysis

Nwashindi A

647-659
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Treatment Outcomes of Patients with Chronic Hepatitis B at a tertiary hospital in Nigeria: A 5 Year Retrospective study

Obasi E, Ajayi NA, Alo AT, Alo A, Ukwaja KN

660-668
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Vitamin D status in patients treated for prostate diseases in a tertiary hospital, in Calabar, south-south, Nigeria

Eyam ES, Eyam LE, Ene AB, Inyang OG, Saidu K, Oaclayanju O

669-676
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A 4-year review of echocardiographic findings in a Paediatric Cardiology unit in a tertiary health facility, Calabar, Nigeria

Ineji EO, Amajor AC, Emmanuel IO, Adedokun OF, Okoi N, Udoh AM

677-683
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Knowledge, perceptions, and acceptability of HIV Self-Testing among Primary Healthcare Workers in Calabar, Nigeria: A cross-sectional study

Nja GME, Efimba BM, Obogo PU, Etim JJ, Elgoraish AG, Idehen CI, Nja ME

684-693
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The relationship between first trimester nuchal translucency and adverse pregnancy outcome at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria

Boysungni EZ, Shehu CE, Panti AA, Garba J, Habib, Abdullahi J

994-701
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Prevalence of low back pain among Church Attendees in a rural community in Southern Nigeria

Nottidge BA, Nottidge TE

702-709
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Knowledge, perceived availability, and acceptability of HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis among Key Populations in Delta State, Nigeria

Nja GME, Okehie LC, Uzomba AE, Etim JJ, Nja ME

710-721
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices of immunization among mothers of children aged 24 to 59 months in Kwara state, North-central Nigeria

Yahaya MA, Udoh MA

722-731
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Hospital-Based Prevalence of Diabetic Retinopathy and Clinical Correlates among Diabetics Attending a Tertiary Eye Clinic in Makurdi Central Nigeria

Ben-Ameh TJ, Kator C, Ben-Ameh M, Eze UA

732-740
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Foot Posture Index and Plantar Pressure Distribution in Junior Badminton Players in Bangalore

Mathew N, Shaikh T, Mallikarjunaiah HS

741-748
Effect of oral health education on dental caries and periodontal health status of diabetic patients in Calabar metropolis

Imasuen H, Adekoya MN, Hillary OS

749-756
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Lived experiences and barriers to disclosure and support service utilization among gender-based violence survivors in Calabar, Nigeria: A phenomenological study

Nja GME, Ibor GO, Anugha EP, Maja TM

757-772
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Low back pain as seen in the physiotherapy clinic of a Nigerian Teaching Hospital: A retrospective cross-sectional study

Akintayo DN, Adegbite OD, Adeleke JO, Ojedoyin OO

773-779
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Hepatitis B vaccination uptake and its determinants among medical students in a private Nigerian university

Adetona A, Olaoye FM, Leke MF, Ekanem II, Obinatu AA, Ominiabohs IO, Onyejegbu CD, Ikwegbue OF, Okoro KE, Matthews OE, Akinoso BP, Efe-odenema OO, Okon JA, Oyedele RO, Ubak EA, Hart AI, Azubuike CA, Amietubodie ML, Emeka-nwogu VO

780-792
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The definition, types, risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of oral cancer: An up-to-date literature review

Kanmodi KK, Jayasinghe YA, Jayasinghe RD, Okeke EB, Nkhata MJ, Nnyanzi LA

793-806
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Autoamputation of the Breast Following Necrotizing Fasciitis: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Sani SA

807-813
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Snellen-Lit: An Innovative Miniature Snellen Chart For Space Optimization

Megbelayin EO

814-817
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