Victor Chikaodiri Amaechi
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View article: Knowledge, attitude, and practice of pharmacists in Southern Nigeria towards management and prevention of hepatitis B virus
Knowledge, attitude, and practice of pharmacists in Southern Nigeria towards management and prevention of hepatitis B virus Open
Introduction: This study assessed the attitude and awareness of pharmacists in Southern Nigeria towards management and prevention of hepatitis B infection. Methods: A 39-item, structured questionnaire was distributed online via WhatsApp gr…
View article: PREVALENCE OF ORAL REACTIVE HYPERPLASTIC LESIONS AND ASSOCIATED RISK FACTORS IN A SAMPLE OF YEMENI DENTAL PATIENTS IN SEVERAL UNIVERSITIES AND PUBLIC HOSPITALS
PREVALENCE OF ORAL REACTIVE HYPERPLASTIC LESIONS AND ASSOCIATED RISK FACTORS IN A SAMPLE OF YEMENI DENTAL PATIENTS IN SEVERAL UNIVERSITIES AND PUBLIC HOSPITALS Open
Background and aims: Reactive lesions may result from the oral mucosa's continuous exposure to endogenous and external stimuli. The nature of these lesions is not cancerous. They display a variety of pathologies, from neoplasms to reactive…
View article: Antibiotics stewardship: prevalence, nature, and factors associated with dispensing of antibiotics without prescription among community pharmacists in Nigeria
Antibiotics stewardship: prevalence, nature, and factors associated with dispensing of antibiotics without prescription among community pharmacists in Nigeria Open
Non-prescription dispensing of antibiotics is high among community pharmacists in Nigeria, and is related to various factors. A strategic approach, including mandatory health insurance schemes, prescription and dispensing policies, and enf…
View article: AMELOBLASTOMA IN POPULATION OF YEMEN: ANALYZING THE PREVALENCE AND CLINIC PATHOLOGIC FEATURES OF AMELOBLASTOMA IN A YEMENI POPULATION
AMELOBLASTOMA IN POPULATION OF YEMEN: ANALYZING THE PREVALENCE AND CLINIC PATHOLOGIC FEATURES OF AMELOBLASTOMA IN A YEMENI POPULATION Open
Background and aims: Ameloblastoma is an uncommon tumor of odontogenic epithelium (ameloblasts, or the outer part of the teeth during development) that can be benign or malignant. It usually appears in the lower jaw rather than the upper j…
View article: COMPARATIVE OF PIEZOELECTRIC AND CONVENTIONAL OSTEOTOMY FOR LOWER THIRD MOLAR IMPACTION EXTRACTION WITH SUBMUCOSAL DEXAMETHASONE INJECTION
COMPARATIVE OF PIEZOELECTRIC AND CONVENTIONAL OSTEOTOMY FOR LOWER THIRD MOLAR IMPACTION EXTRACTION WITH SUBMUCOSAL DEXAMETHASONE INJECTION Open
Background and aim: The most common procedure performed in the outpatient setting in maxillofacial surgery practices is the extraction of impacted third molars. This technique often requires incision, flap reflection, and bone removal, whi…
View article: Exploring Pharmacists' Knowledge, Perception, and Practice regarding the Recent Cholera Outbreak in Nigeria
Exploring Pharmacists' Knowledge, Perception, and Practice regarding the Recent Cholera Outbreak in Nigeria Open
Background: Cholera outbreak is a significant public health concern in Nigeria, and pharmacists play critical roles in preventing and managing outbreaks. However, there is limited research on their knowledge, perception, and practices abou…
View article: THE IMPACT OF DRUG COST ON MEDICATION ADHERENCE IN NIGERIA: A PERCEPTION AMONG PHARMACISTS
THE IMPACT OF DRUG COST ON MEDICATION ADHERENCE IN NIGERIA: A PERCEPTION AMONG PHARMACISTS Open
Background: Given Nigeria's huge economic instability, medication expenses may significantly impact medication adherence, creating a barrier to the treatment of various ailments. The study aimed to assess pharmacists' perceptions about the…
View article: Towards Effective Healthcare Delivery: An Assessment of Public Perception of Pharmacist’s Role in Nigeria
Towards Effective Healthcare Delivery: An Assessment of Public Perception of Pharmacist’s Role in Nigeria Open
Background: Pharmacists have a vital function in the healthcare system, acting as intermediaries between patients and the intricate realm of pharmaceutical administration. Pharmacists have a range of tasks that go beyond simply giving out …
View article: Anti-inflammatory Property of Methanolic Extract of Zanthoxylum leprieurii Guill. & Perr. Root Bark
Anti-inflammatory Property of Methanolic Extract of Zanthoxylum leprieurii Guill. & Perr. Root Bark Open
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the phytochemical composition and anti-inflammatory effects of an aqueous methanolic extract derived from the root bark of Zanthoxylum leprieurii, a tropical plant used traditionally in the …
View article: Quality of work life and job satisfaction among early-career pharmacists in Africa’s most populous country: A nationwide survey in Nigeria
Quality of work life and job satisfaction among early-career pharmacists in Africa’s most populous country: A nationwide survey in Nigeria Open
This study examined the factors affecting the quality of work life and job satisfaction among early-career pharmacists in Nigeria. This was a cross-sectional survey conducted across the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria. We used the databa…
View article: Assessment of pharmacovigilance activities among pharmacist interns in Nigeria: a cross-sectional study
Assessment of pharmacovigilance activities among pharmacist interns in Nigeria: a cross-sectional study Open
Background Pharmacovigilance (PV) and adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting is at the core of the services and functions of a pharmacist. Pharmacist interns undergoing their one-year mandatory internship program are expected to be armed wi…
View article: Practices and Barriers towards Pharmacovigilance and Adverse Drug Reporting among Intern Pharmacists in Nigeria
Practices and Barriers towards Pharmacovigilance and Adverse Drug Reporting among Intern Pharmacists in Nigeria Open
Background: The practice of Pharmacovigilance (PV) and Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) reporting is very necessary to ensure adequate safety of all drugs in use and is an integral component of post marketing surveillance. Pharmacist, including…