Epidemiology and Challenges of Managing Breast Cancer in Keffi, North-Central Nigeria: A Preliminary Report.

Background: Breast cancer is now the commonest female malignancy worldwide. The prognosis of such depends on the histopathological type, biological behavior, stage at presentation, availability of adequate oncological services.

Aims And Objectives: The aim of this this study is to evaluate the statistics and challenges of breast cancer management in the study centre and compare with other centres.

A Youth Participatory Project to Address STIs and HIV among Homeless Youth.

The purpose of this study was to conduct a youth participatory action research project to address the disparities in sexually transmitted infection (STI) and HIV rates among homeless youth. Four youth served as co-investigators and cultural informants for the project. The team conducted focus groups ( = 22; ages 16-22) and in-depth interviews ( = 20; ages 18-24) with homeless youth to explore decisions about condomless sex, knowledge of STIs and HIV, health-care access for STI-related services, and perceptions about STI testing.