Afe Babalola University

Comparing the Effectiveness of Active Drain to Passive Drain in Reducing Complications after Mastectomy: A Systematic Review

Abstract Passive drain use after mastectomy may not cause seroma, and the use of active drains is associated with prolonged effluent drainage due to the persistent opening of axillary lymphatics from vacuum pressure. We compared passive and active drains in terms of seroma, flap...

Psychopharmacology II

Antidepressants are pharmacological agents used in treating depression, neurotic and other psychiatric disorders and some chronic medical conditions.

Awareness knowledge and attitudes toward sexually transmitted infections among undergraduate health sciences students at Olabisi Onabanjo University Nigeria

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain a major public health challenge among young adults, particularly university students exposed to sexual health misinformation, stigma, and risky behaviours. Despite increased awareness campaigns, comprehensive knowledge and preventive...

SUCCESSION PLANNING PRACTICES AND PERFORMANCE OF FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESSES IN SOUTHWEST, NIGERIA.

This study looked at how succession planning affected Southwest Nigerian family-owned firms’ performance. Respondents from all states self-administered a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire as part of the study’s descriptive survey approach. Using the Taro Yamane (1967) formula, a...

A systematic review of the effects of educational interventions on health literacy knowledge and communication techniques among healthcare professionals

Abstract Background Low health literacy (HL) undermines patient safety and health outcomes by hindering effective communication. This systematic review aggregated evidence on the impact of educational interventions on healthcare professionals’ (HCPs’) HL competency, specifically...

SUCCESSION PLANNING PRACTICES AND PERFORMANCE OF FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESSES IN SOUTHWEST, NIGERIA.

This study looked at how succession planning affected Southwest Nigerian family-owned firms’ performance. Respondents from all states self-administered a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire as part of the study’s descriptive survey approach. Using the Taro Yamane (1967) formula, a...

Cultural Design and Sustainable Architecture: Impact on SDG-11 and Urban Development

This article aims to explore the relationship between cultural design and sustainable architecture,and how it contributes to the progress of Sustainable Development Goal 11 (SDG-11), which is to make citiesand human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. A syste...

Retrofitting residential septic infrastructure for decentralised biogas production: a scenario-based circular waste-to-energy assessment in Lagos

Purpose Rapid urbanisation in cities such as Lagos requires decentralised solutions that address energy insecurity, inadequate sanitation and environmental sustainability. This study evaluates the feasibility of retrofitting septic infrastructure within an ageing residential esta...

Investigation of the Torsion Strength of Basalt Fiber Reinforced Expanded Clay Lightweight Concrete Beam

This study explores the torsional behavior of lightweight expanded clay concrete beams reinforced with basalt fibers (BF) using finite element analysis, highlighting the importance of reinforcement type in improving torsional performance, focusing on basalt rebars, steel rebars,...

Acute aortic dissection masquerading as large bowel obstruction: a case report

Abstract Background Acute aortic dissection (AD) is a life-threatening disorder. A significant diagnostic pitfall is its ability to mimic an acute surgical abdomen, particularly in Stanford type B dissections. The aim of this report is to underscore the lifesaving step of appropr...

Electrocardiographic abnormalities associated with obesity in adolescents and young adults: physiologic variants or true pathology? A cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Obesity is defined by the World Health Organization as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that poses a risk to health. It has reached epidemic proportions globally and carries significant cardiovascular risk, particularly in adolescents and young adults. E...

Adaptation of the NAFKAM International Complementary and Alternative Medicine Questionnaire (ICAM-Q) to ICAM-Q -NG for assessment of CAM use in Nigeria

The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) continues to increase globally so also is the need for accurate assessment of its use among different populations. The aim of the study was to adapt and validate the Nigerian version of ICAM-Q named ICAM-Q-NG. The developmen...

Traumatic brain injury in African urban centers: The role of road traffic accidents, outcomes, and health-system factors: a systematic review

Abstract Background Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of death and disability in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in rapidly urbanizing regions of Sub-Saharan Africa. Road traffic accidents (RTAs), especially motorcycle-related crashes, represent a leadi...