University Teaching Hospital

Perceptions and preferences of teaching methods among medical students in Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria – A mixed methods study

Introduction This study investigated the perceptions and preferences of medical students at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) regarding various teaching methods, including lectures, problem-based learning (PBL), team-based learning (TBL), practical demonstrations, and digi...

An ecological systems perspective on supporting beginning teachers in small schools in England

This study employs Ecological Systems Theory to understand how small school ecosystems influence the development of beginning teachers. It explores the role of individuals and of the school ecosystem in six small schools supporting the induction and professional development for b...

Vitamin D Receptor BsmI Polymorphism and Inflammatory Features in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Background Vitamin D and vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene polymorphisms influence immune regulation, but their role in juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) remains unclear. We aimed to examine the association between BsmI VDR gene polymorphism and JIA susceptibility in children and e...

Household catastrophic out-of-pocket expenditure and the socioeconomic burden of paediatric surgery: a cross-sectional study at the highest tertiary hospital in Zambia

Globally, about 81 million people per year are driven to financial catastrophe from the costs of surgery and other related nonmedical costs, with low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) bearing the greatest burden. This study determined the catastrophic out-of-pocket (OOP) healt...

Incidence and risks of adverse fetal and neonatal outcomes in the LABOR study, a prospective intrapartum cohort in four tertiary referral centers in Ghana, India, and Zambia

Abstract Background Globally, more than two million perinatal deaths occur annually attributable to the intrapartum period, the vast majority occurring in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). We sought to ascertain the incidence of adverse neonatal intrapartum-related outcom...

Examining knowledge of Mpox among primary care physicians in North-Western Nigeria: an online cross-sectional study

Abstract Background : Mpox is a rare but re-emerging zoonotic disease that causes significant morbidity and mortality. As primary care physicians serve as gatekeepers in the healthcare system, it is essential that they be proficient at identifying and coordinating care for suspec...

Knowledge, attitude, and practice of antifungal resistance and stewardship among pharmacy students in Zambia: a cross-sectional study to inform antifungal stewardship programs

Background Antifungal resistance (AFR) is a growing global health threat, particularly in low- and middle-income countries such as Zambia, where antifungals are often accessed without prescription. Antifungal stewardship (AFS) programs aim to optimise antifungal use, yet limited...