Maternal and child health interventions in Nigeria: a systematic review of published studies from 1990 to 2014

MA Kana, HV Doctor, B Peleteiro, N Lunet, H Barros - BMC public Health, 2015 - Springer
Background Poor maternal and child health indicators have been reported in Nigeria since
the 1990s. Many interventions have been instituted to reverse the trend and ensure that …

Delivery platforms for reaching adolescents with nutrition interventions in low‐and middle‐income countries

M Khizar, J Ruel‐Bergeron, E Zavala… - Annals of the New …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Adolescents in low‐and middle‐income countries (LMICs) are a vulnerable population given
increased nutritional needs as puberty approaches. School‐based nutrition programs exist …

Community-engaged approaches to cervical cancer prevention and control in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review

MA Habila, LJ Kimaru, N Mantina… - Frontiers in Global …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Background: Cervical cancer remains one of the top causes of cancer mortality among
African women. Cervical cancer screening and early detection and treatment of precancer is …

Exploring the drivers of ethnic and religious exclusion from public services in Nigeria: implications for sustainable development goal 10

BS Uzochukwu, CC Okeke, J Ogwezi… - International Journal of …, 2021 - emerald.com
Purpose The importance of social exclusion and the disadvantage experienced by many
minority ethnic and religious populations are rooted in SDG 10. To address this exclusion …

Health Behavior Theories and Promotion for Cervical Cancer Screening Uptake

JP Dsouza - Handbook of Concepts in Health, Health Behavior and …, 2024 - Springer
In an era where cervical cancer is rising and threatening the health and well-being of
women globally, the quest for effective strategies to enhance screening uptake has never …

Improving outcomes in cancer diagnosis, prevention and control: barriers, facilitators and the need for health literacy in Ibadan Nigeria

AA Adedimeji, D Lounsbury, O Popoola… - Psycho …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Background Cancers constitute a significant public health problem in Nigeria. Breast, cervix
and prostate cancers are leading causes of cancer‐related deaths. Changing diets …

Incidence of cervical cancer in Calabar, Nigeria

G Ebughe, I Ekanem, O Omoronyia… - Journal of cancer …, 2016 - journal.article2publish.com
Aim: The aim of this study is to determine the incidence of cervical cancer among women
living in Calabar. Place and Duration of Study: Calabar cancer registry, May to June 2015 …

Sexual health and wellbeing training with women in Pacific Island Countries and Territories: a scoping review

N Neuendorf, K Cheer, R Tommbe, C Kokinai… - Global health …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Background Women who are spouses of students at a faith-based university in Papua New
Guinea (PNG) are afforded proximal power. These women are perceived as leaders and …

“We Need a Song of Hope”: Responding to the COVID-19 Informational and Psychospiritual Needs of Residents of a Gated Community in the Philippines

GN Aja, J Francisco, M Matunga, A Trye… - Journal of religion and …, 2021 - Springer
The brutal disruptions caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic require
dynamic ways of responding, not only to the informational needs of communities, but also …

Interventions to Improve Health Literacy in Nigeria: Systematic review of effectiveness and policy recommendations

KT Olabanji - Nigerian Health Journal, 2023 - ajol.info
Background: Health literacy plays a crucial role in enabling individuals to navigate and
make informed decisions within the healthcare system. It encompasses the ability to …