Assessment of the differences in Mean Age at Menarche (MAM) among adolescent girls in rural and urban Nigeria: a systematic review.

Introduction: Globally, there has been a decline in the age of menarche; the decline is higher in poorer countries than in richer ones. The measurement of the decline was based on the reported mean age at menarche (MAM) across the countries. There is a significant knowledge gap in investigating the generational decline in MAM in low- and median-income countries (LMC).

Partnership coordination for optimized COVID-19 vaccination: a case study of Benue and Niger states.

Background: Developing countries have partnered with non-governmental and development organizations to ensure universal health coverage and promote equity in accessing health services. This study was motivated by the timely and relevant collaborative partnership among the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Sydani Consulting, and other implementing partners at the sub-national level. There is also no evidence of a study on partnership coordination vis-à-vis COVID-19 vaccine optimization.

Understanding the Challenges of Advocacy Communication, Social Mobilization, and Operationalization for COVID-19 and Routine Immunization in Nigeria.

The primary goal of program communication in public health is to influence behaviors. It also aims to raise awareness and ultimately improve health outcomes. Under the umbrella of program communication exist three interconnected, interrelated, and mutually supportive communication aspects: advocacy, communication, and social mobilization (ACSM).

Assessing the propensity of TB clinical isolates to form viable but non-replicating subpopulations.

Current tuberculosis (TB) treatment is typically effective against drug-susceptible Mycobacterium tuberculosis, but can fail due to acquired drug resistance or phenotypic resistance. M. tuberculosis persisters, a subpopulation of viable but non-replicating (VBNR) antibiotic-tolerant bacteria, are thought to contribute to poor TB treatment outcomes.

The effect of participatory action research on HPV primary preventive measures among in-school adolescents in Benue State, Nigeria.

Background: Individuals with a higher level of awareness and knowledge of HPV are more likely to dispel misconceptions about HPV and reduce their likelihood of engaging in risky sexual behavior. Behavioural change can be achieved through interventions such as participatory action research (PAR), which has been applied in various contexts. Few studies have reported on the use of PAR in Nigeria.