Publications by authors named "Amna Hassana Abdulsalam"

Introduction: Almajirai are male children in Northern Nigeria and Southern Niger who study Islam in the almajiranci system. Almajiranci has been associated with non-participation in formal education, abuse, poverty, and underdevelopment. However, the peer-reviewed literature around health among almajirai remains limited.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Amna Hassana Abdulsalam"

  • - Amna Hassana Abdulsalam's recent research focuses on the health and well-being of Almajirai, male children in Northern Nigeria and Southern Niger involved in the traditional almajiranci system, highlighting the challenges they face such as non-participation in formal education, abuse, and poverty.
  • - The article titled "Almajiri health; a scoping review on disease, health literacy and space for participatory research" published in October 2023 aims to fill the gap in peer-reviewed literature related to the health issues of almajirai, emphasizing the need for better health literacy and participatory research approaches.
  • - Abdulsalam's work advocates for a more comprehensive understanding of the socio-economic conditions affecting Almajirai and calls for community engagement in addressing their health challenges through participatory research methods.