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Impact of Breast Cancer Awareness Programmes on Prevention of Breast Cancer Using Artificial Intelligence among Nigerian Women Atabo Amodu; Isaac John Umaru; Chakfa Nanmar; Kerenhappuch Isaac Umaru
African Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Research Vol 3 No 3 (2026): African Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Research
Publisher : Darul Yasin Al Sys

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/ajbmbr.v3i3.12144

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Breast cancer remains a major cause of cancer-related morbidity and mortality among women in Nigeria, where late presentation, limited screening infrastructure, and sociocultural barriers contribute to poor health outcomes. This study evaluates the effectiveness of Coursiv AI, a localized and adaptive artificial intelligence platform, in improving breast cancer awareness and prevention, with particular attention to older women. A mixed-methods design was employed across four regions of Nigeria, involving 2,000 women who participated in surveys and focus group discussions. The findings indicate that Coursiv AI significantly improved breast cancer awareness, screening uptake, and participation among older women compared with traditional outreach approaches. Its predictive analytics, caregiver-support modules, and multilingual interfaces in Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, and Pidgin English were particularly useful in addressing literacy barriers and mobility constraints. Nevertheless, regional disparities persisted, with higher adoption in western and southern regions and lower uptake in northern areas, where stigma and limited trust in technology remained important barriers. Comparative analysis further demonstrated the platform’s strengths in cultural adaptation and accessibility relative to global artificial intelligence tools requiring more advanced infrastructure, while ethical compliance was reported to be high despite regional variation in user trust. The study also situates these digital-health developments alongside the emergence of kwagheticin, a novel anticancer drug developed in Nigeria, highlighting the potential complementarity between locally adapted artificial intelligence interventions and indigenous therapeutic innovation. The study concludes that culturally responsive artificial intelligence platforms can strengthen breast cancer awareness, screening participation, and accessibility, particularly among older women. It contributes to digital health and cancer prevention research by demonstrating the potential value of integrating localized artificial intelligence, caregiver support, multilingual communication, and indigenous therapeutic innovation within strategies aimed at reducing late-stage diagnosis and improving breast cancer outcomes in Nigeria.
Herbal Formulation of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea), Chamomile (Matricaria recutita), and Saffron (Crocus sativus) in the Management of Geriatric Depression in Outpatient Clinics Atabo Amodu; Isaac John Umaru; Chakfa Nanmar
African Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Research Vol 3 No 3 (2026): African Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Research
Publisher : Darul Yasin Al Sys

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/ajbmbr.v3i3.12145

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Depression among older adults is an increasing public health concern, particularly in resource-constrained settings such as Nigeria, where access to specialized psychiatric care remains limited and conventional antidepressant therapy may be complicated by polypharmacy and adverse effects. This study explores the potential of a combined herbal formulation containing equal proportions of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea), Chamomile (Matricaria recutita), and Saffron (Crocus sativus) as an adjunct to outpatient management of mild to moderate geriatric depression. A pilot observational study was conducted in outpatient clinics in Lagos, Nigeria, involving 60 participants aged 65 years and above who received the herbal formulation alongside routine counseling for eight weeks. Outcomes were assessed using the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI), and measures of functional independence. The findings show a 33.5% reduction in GDS scores, a 37.7% improvement in PSQI scores, a 33.6% reduction in caregiver burden, and a 15.7% increase in functional independence over the intervention period. Reported adverse events were mild and transient, consisting primarily of gastrointestinal discomfort and dizziness, suggesting acceptable short-term tolerability within the study population. These findings indicate that the combined herbal formulation, when used alongside routine counseling, may have potential as a culturally acceptable and comparatively accessible adjunctive approach for managing geriatric depression in resource-limited outpatient settings. However, given the observational pilot design, the findings should be interpreted as preliminary rather than causal evidence of efficacy. The study contributes to emerging research on integrative approaches to geriatric mental healthcare in Nigeria and highlights the need for adequately powered randomized controlled trials to evaluate efficacy, safety, and long-term outcomes before broader clinical or policy integration is considered.
Co-Authors Atabo Amodu Isaac John Umaru Kerenhappuch Isaac Umaru