Caesarean section and associated factors in Nigeria: assessing inequalities between rural and urban areas-insights from the Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey 2018.

Introduction: When medically indicated, caesarean section (CS) can be a life-saving intervention for mothers and their newborns. This study assesses the prevalence of CS and its associated factors, focussing on inequalities between rural and urban areas in Nigeria.

Methods: We disaggregated the Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey 2018 and performed analyses separately for Nigeria's overall, rural, and urban residences.

Comparative physiological effects of antipsychotic drugs in children and young people: a network meta-analysis.

Background: The degree of physiological responses to individual antipsychotic drugs is unclear in children and adolescents. With network meta-analysis, we aimed to investigate the effects of various antipsychotic medications on physiological variables in children and adolescents with neuropsychiatric and neurodevelopmental conditions.

Methods: For this network meta-analysis, we searched Medline, EMBASE, PsycINFO, Web of Science, and Scopus from database inception until Dec 22, 2023, and included randomised controlled trials comparing antipsychotics with placebo in children or adolescents younger than 18 years with any neuropsychiatric and neurodevelopmental condition.

HIV knowledge and information access among women cancer survivors in Nigeria.

Women in Nigeria have a high burden of diseases, such as cancer and HIV. Nigerian women also have inadequate access to health information, especially for disease prevention and health promotion. Researchers have indicated that living with HIV can be particularly harmful to the health and survival of cancer survivors.

Perceived risk of COVID-19 diagnosis and stigma among Nigerians.

The World Health Organization (WHO) classified Nigeria as one of the 13 African countries with a higher risk of spreading COVID-19. Although the Nigerian government and its health agencies set directives in place to help curb the spread of COVID-19, there are instances of unconcerned attitudes and adherence to false and superstitious beliefs surrounding COVID-19 among Nigerians. The current study examined the general perception of COVID-19 risk among Nigerians.

Lived experiences of persons with disabilities living with HIV in accessing HIV services in Africa: a qualitative systematic review.

Purpose: This qualitative review applies an intersectional lens to explore the lived experiences of persons with disabilities (PWDs) living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in accessing HIV services.

Methods: Using thematic analysis, the intersections relating to HIV, disability, gender, stigma, and poverty were explored.

Results: Three themes were identified from the analysis: (1) intersection of gender, HIV, and disability - ; (2) intersection of stigma, HIV, and disability - ; (3) intersection of poverty, HIV, and disability .

Dying To Be Men: Masculinity and Early Cancer Detection Among Nigerian Men.

Cancer incidence and mortality in Nigeria are increasing at an alarming rate, especially among Nigerian men. Despite the numerous public health campaigns and education on the importance of early cancer detection in Nigeria, there exist high rate of fatal/advanced stage cancer diagnoses among Nigerian men, even among affluent Nigerian men. However, there is limited information on patterns of cancer screening and psychosocial predictors of early cancer detection behaviors among Nigerian men.

Psychotic disorders and electrocardiogram abnormalities in the acute psychiatric setting: more than the metabolic syndrome alone.

Medical comorbidity in severe mental illness (SMI) is high and often severe, accounting for reduced life expectancy in this group. We assessed the rate and degree of electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormalities in acutely unwell SMI male patients by reviewing the case notes of 50 consecutive admissions to an inpatient psychiatric unit. 82% were admitted with a psychotic disorder with a median age of 35 (range 19 - 72 years).

Cognitive-behaviour therapy for health anxiety in medical patients (CHAMP): a randomised controlled trial with outcomes to 5 years.

Background: Health anxiety is an under-recognised but frequent cause of distress that is potentially treatable, but there are few studies in secondary care.

Objective: To determine the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a modified form of cognitive-behaviour therapy (CBT) for health anxiety (CBT-HA) compared with standard care in medical outpatients.

Design: Randomised controlled trial.

Should an intercalated degree be compulsory for undergraduate medical students?

Undertaking an intercalated year whilst at medical school involves taking time out of the medicine undergraduate programme in order to pursue a separate but related degree. It is widely seen as a challenging but rewarding experience, with much to be gained from the independent project or research component of most additional degrees. However, whilst intercalating is encouraged at many universities and is incorporated into some undergraduate curricula, it is by no means compulsory for all students.