Research Article
Perception and Acceptability of Being Used for Teaching and Research Among Patients Receiving Care at a Tertiary Hospital, Northwest Nigeria
Issue:
Volume 14, Issue 2, April 2026
Pages:
16-24
Received:
13 April 2026
Accepted:
24 April 2026
Published:
11 May 2026
Abstract: Patient participation in teaching and research is fundamental to medical education and the advancement of healthcare. Understanding patients’ perceptions and their acceptability of such involvement is crucial to ensuring ethical practices and fostering cooperation. This study aimed to assess patients’ knowledge, perceptions, and willingness to participate in teaching and research, and to identify factors influencing their acceptability at Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital (BDTH). A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted among adult patients attending BDTH, Kaduna. A total of 250 participants were recruited using a systematic sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire which was used to assess patients’ knowledge, perception, and acceptability of participation in teaching and research activities. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and logistic regression, with results presented in tables and charts, with statistical significance set at p ≤0.05. The mean age of respondents was 33.3 ± 15.0 years. Overall, 43.3% had good knowledge of being involved in teaching and research activities, while 70.4% demonstrated positive perception of being involved. The majority (84.5%) were willing to participate in teaching and research activities, including allowing medical students to observe consultations, take histories, and participate in research. Multivariate analysis identified education level and willingness to participate were predictors of perception (p < 0.05), while perception was significantly associated with willingness to participate (p < 0.001). Overall, less than half of the respondents demonstrated good knowledge of being involved in teaching and research activities, but the majority had positive perceptions and were willing to participate. Education level and willingness to participate were predictors of perception of involvement in teaching and research activities.
Abstract: Patient participation in teaching and research is fundamental to medical education and the advancement of healthcare. Understanding patients’ perceptions and their acceptability of such involvement is crucial to ensuring ethical practices and fostering cooperation. This study aimed to assess patients’ knowledge, perceptions, and willingness to part...
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Research Article
Violation and Exercise of Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights Among Ever-Married Women in Ibadan Metropolis: A Mixed-method Approach
Sarah Eseoghene Abraham*
,
Ayodeji Matthew Adebayo
Issue:
Volume 14, Issue 2, April 2026
Pages:
25-33
Received:
14 March 2026
Accepted:
26 March 2026
Published:
28 May 2026
DOI:
10.11648/j.ejpm.20261402.12
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Abstract: Sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHRs) are fundamental human rights that underpin gender equality, health, and sustainable development, yet violations remain widespread among women in many low- and middle-income settings due to entrenched socio-cultural norms, gender inequality, and unequal power relations within marriage. This study assessed both the violations and the exercise of SRHRs among ever-married women in Ibadan metropolis, Nigeria, using a community-based cross-sectional mixed-methods design. A total of 423 ever-married women aged 15–49 years were selected through multistage sampling from two Local Government Areas, with quantitative data collected via semi-structured interviewer-administered questionnaires and qualitative insights obtained from five focus group discussions; quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics and logistic regression, while qualitative data were subjected to thematic analysis. Overall, 25.1% of respondents reported experiencing violations of SRHRs, with the most common being violations of the right to freedom from sexual violence (29.3%), and husbands identified as the primary perpetrators (38.7%). Despite this, 90.1% of respondents reported exercising at least one SRHR, most commonly the right to marriage (27.9%) and the right to family planning (25.1%), and among those who experienced violations, 57.5% reported taking some form of action against the violation, the perpetrator, or both. Qualitative findings further highlighted intimate partner violence, coercive childbearing, and socio-cultural expectations as key drivers of SRHR violations. These findings indicate that SRHR violations remain prevalent among married women in Ibadan, underscoring the need to strengthen awareness, legal protections, and community support mechanisms to enhance women’s capacity to exercise their sexual and reproductive health rights.
Abstract: Sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHRs) are fundamental human rights that underpin gender equality, health, and sustainable development, yet violations remain widespread among women in many low- and middle-income settings due to entrenched socio-cultural norms, gender inequality, and unequal power relations within marriage. This study assesse...
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