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Intestinal helminthiasis and nutritional status of children living in orphanages in Benin City, Nigeria by Nwaneri, D, Omuemu, V

“…Background : Intestinal helminths are often associated with poor growth and reduced physical activities, and may worsen already compromised nutritional status…”
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Assessment of noise levels generated by music shops in an urban city in Nigeria by Ebare, M.N, Omuemu, V.O, Isah, E.C

“…Summary Objective To assess the level of noise generated by music shops in an urban city in Nigeria. Study design Cross-sectional, descriptive study…”
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The Role of the Ward Health System in COVID-19 Pandemic Response in Nigeria: A Case Study of Edo State by Alenoghena, IO, Omuemu, VO

“…Background: Preventive measures remain the hallmark of effective containment of epidemics such as the recent Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic…”
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PREVALENCE OF RHEUMATIC HEART DISEASE AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS IN MID-WESTERN NIGERIA by Sadoh, W E, Omuemu, V O, Israel-aina, Y T

“…To determine the prevalence of RHD among primary school pupils in Egor Local Government Area (LGA) of Edo State of Nigeria. A cross sectional study The study…”
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Prevalence and intensity of intestinal helminthiasis in children living in orphanages in Benin City, Nigeria by Nwaneri, D U, Omuemu, V O

“…Orphans may be envisaged to have sub-optimal care and may be predisposed to high worm burden. This study was undertaken to determine prevalence and intensity…”
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The prevalence of overweight and its risk factors among adolescents in an urban city in Edo State by Omuemu, V O, Omuemu, C E

“…The prevalence of overweight is rising even in countries with significant rates of undernutrition. This is exacerbated by westernization of lifestyles and the…”
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Prevalence of refractive error among school children in the Cape Coast Municipality, Ghana by Ovenseri-Ogbomo, G O, Omuemu, V O

“…Uncorrected refractive errors continue to remain a public health problem among different population groups. Among school children, it has a considerable impact…”
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Awareness of high blood pressure status, treatment and control in a rural community in Edo State by Omuemu, V O, Okojie, O H, Omuemu, C E

“…A cross-sectional study was carried out in Udo, a rural community in Ovia South-west LGA of Edo State to assess the level of awareness of high blood pressure…”
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Attitude and practice of antenatal HIV screening among pregnant women attending a secondary health facility in Benin-city by Omuemu, V O, Akemokwe, F M, Ahanmisi, I E

“…To assess the awareness, attitude and practice of HIV testing among antenatal clients in Benin-city. A cross-sectional, descriptive study was carried out among…”
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Missed Opportunity for Routine Childhood Vaccination in Urban and Rural Areas of Edo State, Nigeria: A Comparative Study by Omuemu, V O, Ogboghodo, E O, Erhunmwunsee, J

“…Despite the proven effectiveness of immunization against vaccine preventable diseases, vaccination coverage among children remains low in many developing…”
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Prevalence, Pattern and Predictors of Elder Abuse in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria: An Urban and Rural Comparison by Okojie, O H, Omuemu, V O, Uhunwangho, J I

“…Elder abuse is a growing concern globally and the consequences can be detrimental to the wellbeing of the elderly. In Nigeria, it is a hidden problem,…”
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Knowledge and Skills of Health Care Workers Implementing Integrated Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Strategy in Edo State, Nigeria by Okojie, O H, Omuemu, V O, Eigbedion, P

“…The Integrated Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (IMNCH) strategy which advocates for integrated care of mother and newborn requires skilled health care…”
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Awareness and acceptability of strategies for preventing mother to child transmission of HIV among antenatal clients in Calabar, Nigeria by Ogaji, D S, Ikpeme, B M, Oyo-Ita, A E, Omuemu, V O, Etuk, S J, Ekabua, J E

“…Mother to child transmission is the major route through which children below the age of 15 years acquire HIV infection. The most effective way to reduce…”
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KAP of HIV prevention and screening among pregnant women attending specialist antenatal clinics in Calabar, Nigeria by Ekabua, J E, Oyo-Ita, A E, Ogaji, D S, Omuemu, V O

“…There is a growing concern globally to reverse the growing incidence of HIV especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. This study was conducted to determine the level…”
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Prevalence and pattern of risky sexual behavior among undergraduates in Benin City, Nigeria by Omuemu, V O, Ogboghodo, E O, Okungbowa, N H, Omonhiaokpa, O V

“…Background Risky Sexual Behaviours (RSB) describe sexual activities that increase the probability of experiencing negative consequences in the physical,…”
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Nutritional status and its possible determinants among children attending early child care centres in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria by Obarisiagbon OE, Omuemu VO, Okojie OH

“…Background: Nutritional status of children has become a worldwide public health issue and its assessment has been adjudged the best global indicator of…”
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Risks of intestinal helminthiasis in children living in orphanages in Benin city, Nigeria by Nwaneri DU, Omuemu VO VO

“…Background: Risk factors of intestinal helminthiasis include helminths isolated. Behavioural aberrations were represented more behavioural aberrations such as…”
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Blood pressure percentiles in a group of Nigerian school age children by Iduoriyekemwen NJ, Sadoh WE, Omuemu VO, Sadoh AE, Iduoriyekemwen NJ, Nwaneri UD, Adigweme IN, Owobo AC, Uduebor JO, Ekpebe PA

“…Background: Determination of abnormal blood pressure (BP) in children is dependent on comparison with normal percentile values. The commonly used National…”
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Confirmation of Trypanosome Parasitaemia in Previously Serologically Positive Individuals in the Abraka Area of Delta State, Nigeria by Airauhi, L.U, Idogun, E.S, Omuemu, V. O, Airauhi, E. S

“…This study was conducted to follow-up trypanosome serologically positive individuals, with the aim of confirming the presence of trypanosome parasitaemia in…”
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Risks of intestinal helminthiasis in children living in orphanages in Benin city, Nigeria by Nwaneri, DU, Omuemu, VO

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