Publications by authors named "M D Akangoziri"
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- Breastfeeding is crucial for child survival and overall health, but the global rates of recommended exclusive breastfeeding are low.
- A study involving 420 mothers at an immunization clinic identified key sociodemographic factors influencing exclusive breastfeeding, such as maternal age and education level.
- With an exclusive breastfeeding rate of only 46.7%, the study emphasizes the need for enhanced education and support strategies to improve breastfeeding practices in line with WHO targets.
Introduction: Overweight and obesity are important risk factors for cardiovascular disease. The prevalence of both has continued to rise not only among adults but also among adolescents at an alarming rate worldwide. Adolescent overweight and obesity are becoming challenging, yet under-recognised problems in many developing countries like Nigeria.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Poorly managed hypertension is still a serious global public health issue, despite medication. It is unclear what is causing treated hypertensive patients to have trouble achieving their target blood pressure (BP).
Aim: The goal of this study was to determine the predictors of BP control amongst hypertensive patients attending a teaching hospital in North-eastern Nigeria.
Background: Depression is a significant contributor to the global burden of disease. Several studies have shown that depression in resident doctors is more common than that in the general population. However, data on the prevalence of depression among resident doctors in Nigeria is limited.
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