This journal publishes research focused on health and medical topics primarily within Nigeria. Articles cover a range of subjects including infectious diseases like histoplasmosis and COVID-19, reproductive health such as contraceptive use and abortion attitudes, and various aspects of medical training and practice, including ophthalmology residency and subspecialist training. The journal also addresses public health issues like hypertension control, vaccine safety, occupational safety, and the prevalence of antibiotic resistance.
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Medicine (miscellaneous)Q3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Medicine, General & Internal
Scopus Categories
Medicine (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Global Maternal and Child HealthGlobal Health and EpidemiologyHemoglobinopathies and Related DisordersOphthalmology and Visual Impairment StudiesChild Nutrition and Water AccessPregnancy and preeclampsia studiesMaternal and Perinatal Health InterventionsTraumatic Ocular and Foreign Body InjuriesMalaria Research and ControlAdolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health