Dr. Nwamaka Lasebikan

National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), 43 Agadez Crescent, Wuse II, 900288, FCT-Abuja, Nigeria.

amakalasebikan@gmail.com

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Research Article Vol. 2, Issue 2

Assessing the Effect of Health Education on Knowledge of Breast and Cervical Cancer Among Secondary School Girls in Southeastern Nigeria

Kosisochukwu Udeogu^*, Nneoma Nwakaego Shiweobi, Chimdindu Peace Ugwuanyi, Nwamaka Lasebikan

Introduction: Breast and cervical cancers are major public health concerns in Nigeria, contributing substantially to cancer-related morbidity and mortality. Low awareness contributes to late presentation and poor outcomes. Adolescence presents an opportunity to instill preventive health behaviors, yet knowledge levels among Nigerian secondary scho...

DOI: 10.67579/njo.2026.77gb18rs

Jul, 2026 Vol. 2, Issue 2 40 views 14 downloads

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Research Article Vol. 1, Issue 2

EFFECTIVENESS OF TRAINING WORKSHOP ON THE ATTITUDE OF HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TOWARDS BREAKING BAD NEWS TO CANCER PATIENTS: A MULTI- INSTITUTIONAL STUDY

Samuel A. Otene^*, Shehu Salihu Umar, Ali Abba Tijjani, DA Bojude D, Foluke O. Sarimiye, Sani B. Abubakar, Vitalis C. Okwor, Emmanuel Aimebelomo Ikhile, Auwal G. Suleiman, Suleiman K. Hamidu, Vivian C. Nwordu, Nwamaka Lasebikan, Musa Ali-Gombe, Usman M. Aliyu

Background: Breaking bad news (BBN) is a critical aspect of oncology care. Unfortunately, many healthcare providers (HCPs) in Nigeria lack formal training in this skill.Objective: This study evaluated the effectiveness of a training workshop on HCPs’ attitudes towards BBN to cancer patients across multiple institutions in Nigeria.Methods: A quasi-e...

DOI: 10.67579/njo.2025.qe8i4g5m

Jul, 2025 Vol. 1, Issue 2 237 views 133 downloads

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