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{"title":"COLORECTAL CANCER: A SURVEY OF THE KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND RISK ASSESSMENT OF CLINIC ATTENDEES IN NIGERIA.","authors":"D E Aigbonoga, C Offorbuike, P Ekhaiyeme, A Salawudeen, U E Imo, B Adewale, S Okeke, K Arokoyo, R Etta, O B Opeyemi, A Y Ayokun, O C Oladele, R R Ogunwale, I Aito, D Irabor","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Colorectal cancer (CRC) has become a disease of public health importance as a result of its increase and late presentation in Nigeria and West Africa. It is the second most common cause of cancer death worldwide. Despite improvement in the screening and management of CRC, many patients still present in very late stages where curative resection is not possible. This survey was conducted to determine the knowledge, attitude, and risk assessment of CRC among clinic attendees in Nigeria.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data was collected using a pretested structured questionnaire. Sociodemographic variables were summarized using frequency. Level of knowledge was assessed using a scoring system and level of risk was assessed by giving a score based on the number and type of risk factors present in each respondent. Chi-squared test was used to find the association between knowledge, risk of developing colorectal cancer and socio-demographic characteristics. A p-value less than 0.05 was considered significant throughout the analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of the 371 respondents, 192(52%) are male while 179(48%) are female. Also, 56% had good knowledge while 44% had poor knowledge of CRC. Level of knowledge was statistically significant with marital status only.Respondents generally had good knowledge of the symptoms of CRC as 75% and 80% said bloody stool and weight loss are respectively symptoms of CRC. Also, Knowledge of risk factors of CRC was generally good as 79% and 69% were aware that cigarette smoking and intake of fatty food respectively are risk factors of CRC. Eighty four percent (84%) had Low Risk while 16% had High Risk of developing CRC. The level of risk of developing CRC was statistically significant with Age, Occupation, Marital Status, and Level of education.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Changes in life style have created the constant increase in the risk of developing CRC among Nigerians and other Africans. Concerted efforts at every level are necessary to stop this trend.</p>","PeriodicalId":72221,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Ibadan postgraduate medicine","volume":"21 1","pages":"8-17"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13399277/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148586129","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"KNOWLEDGE AND PREVALENCE OF THE ADOPTION OF BREAST CANCER SCREENING PRACTICES AMONG FEMALE LAW STUDENTS OF OSUN STATE UNIVERSITY, NIGERIA.","authors":"C A Oluleti, U N Jibril, S O Akande, U M Sadat","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background/aim: </strong>Breast cancer (BC) is a major health threat to women of reproductive age, including female university students. Female students' lifestyles such as unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, non adoption of screening practices may prone them to this disease. Screening practices to ensure early detection such as Breast Self-Examination (BSE), Clinical Breast Self-Examination (CBE) are cost effective but not often practiced. Being a non-science faculty in a remote area calls for urgent attention. This study investigated knowledge and adoption of screening practices (SP) against BC among female law students at Osun State University, Nigeria.</p><p><strong>Materials/method: </strong>The descriptive cross-sectional used a researchers designed, semi-structured and self-administered questionnaire to purposively recruit 250 female law students. Knowledge of BC SP was measured using 7-items of 14-points scores (0-8 as 'poor'; 9-14 as 'good'). Practice score was measured with 8 items of 20-points scores, which gave 'poor practice' (0-10) and 'good practic e' (11-20). Data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics with SPSS version 23 (p = 0.05).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>One third (31.2%) were within 25-29 age group; 78.0% were single and 30.8% were in their first year. Overall, 98.0% had good knowledge of SP with 40% adopting screening practices: where 44.0 do regular BSE and 36.0% ensured uptake of CBE from doctors/nurses respectively with 28.0% reporting abnormality. Knowledge and screening practices were associated with age, level of study, and religion (p<0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Good knowledge but low screening practices existed. Respondents need a tailored health information to encourage adoption of screening measures.</p>","PeriodicalId":72221,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Ibadan postgraduate medicine","volume":"21 1","pages":"18-37"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13399381/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148586073","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"CONGENITAL PROXIMAL RADIOULNAR SYNOSTOSIS: RADIOGRAPHIC FEATURES IN TWO CASES WITH REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE.","authors":"S J Ayilara, R B Olatunji","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Congenital radioulnar synostosis (CRUS) is an uncommon developmental defect caused by failure of segmentation between the radius and ulna during early embryonic life. Despite its rarity, it is the most prevalent congenital functional abnormality affecting the elbow. Clinical presentation varies widely, ranging from subtle cosmetic concerns to significant restriction of forearm rotation with consequent limitations in activities of daily living.</p><p><strong>Case 1: </strong>A 4-year-old girl presented with inability to fully extend her left elbow since birth, accompanied by progressively worsening difficulty performing daily tasks involving the affected limb. There was also a history of absent left thumb noted at birth. Plain radiographs of the left forearm demonstrated symmetrical shortening of the radioulnar diaphysis, hypoplasia and posterior dislocation of the radial head, absence of the distal radial epiphysis, and osseous fusion of the proximal radius and ulna. Radiographs of both hands further revealed asymmetry of the left hand with aplasia of the first digit.</p><p><strong>Case 2: </strong>A 13-year-old girl was evaluated for lifelong inability to extend both elbows, with increasing functional impairment of her forearms during routine activities. Plain radiographs of both forearms showed bilateral, symmetrical osseous fusion of the proximal radius and ulna with posteriorly dislocated radial heads. Additional findings included symmetrical bowing of the radial and ulnar shafts, penciling of the distal ulnar metaphysis, and positive ulnar variance.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These cases demonstrate the diverse clinical spectrum of CRUS and emphasize the critical role of radiographic assessment in accurate classification and detection of associated anomalies. Prompt diagnosis and comprehensive functional evaluation are vital for optimal management planning.</p>","PeriodicalId":72221,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Ibadan postgraduate medicine","volume":"21 1","pages":"161-164"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13399566/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148586077","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND SELF-CARE MANAGEMENT OF MENOPAUSAL SYMPTOMS AMONG MIDDLE-AGED WOMEN IN THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, NIGERIA: A COMMUNITY BASED CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.","authors":"J O Olufuye, S A Lawal","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Menopause is a natural biological transition characterized by the permanent cessation of menstruation, typically occurring between the ages of 45 and 55 years. Despite its significance, menopause remains underrecognized in many low- and middle-income settings, where limited awareness and socio-cultural factors may negatively affect women's health and quality of life. This study assessed the knowledge, attitude, and self-care management of menopausal symptoms among middle-aged women in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nigeria.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>A community-based descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 115 middle-aged women aged 40-60 years in selected Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory (F.C.T), Nigeria. Participants were recruited using a multistage sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire assessing socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge of menopausal symptoms, attitudes toward menopause, and selfcare management practices. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviations.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean knowledge score was 10.49 ± 4.56 out of a maximum of 20. More than half of the respondents (53.9%) demonstrated moderate knowledge, while 35.7% had low knowledge and 10.4% had good knowledge. The mean attitude score was 40.08 ± 3.35, with the majority of participants (55.7%) exhibiting a negative attitude toward menopause. The mean self-care score was 23.82 ± 3.76 out of 80, and all respondents (100%) demonstrated poor selfcare management practices.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study revealed moderate knowledge, negative attitudes, and poor self-care practices regarding menopause among middle-aged women in the FCT. These findings highlight the need for targeted health education and community-based interventions to improve awareness, promote positive attitudes, and enhance self-care practices among women in this population.</p>","PeriodicalId":72221,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Ibadan postgraduate medicine","volume":"21 1","pages":"83-91"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13399213/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148586136","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"FAMILIAL CARDIOMYOPATHY IN NIGERIA: A CASE REPORT.","authors":"O S Ogah, O S Folayan, A Aje, O F Ashubu, O A Orimolade, O O Ademowo-Olusanya, A Adebiyi","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Familial DCM (FDCM) is identified when two or more firstdegree relatives have idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) or unexplained death at a young age. This report aims to highlight the clinical manifestations of FDCM in a Nigerian family, emphasizing the importance of genetics while addressing the paucity of local data.</p><p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>This report describes a 22-year-old male with DCM whose elder sibling died from DCM, and a younger one had similar echocardiographic features as the index patient, highlighting the hereditary nature of the disease within his family The patient, initially asymptomatic, reported easy fatigability, breathlessness, and cough, which worsened over three months. Clinical examinations revealed signs of advanced heart failure, including elevated jugular venous pressure and fine bibasal crepitations. Echocardiography confirmed DCM. Despite initial treatment, the patient developed an intracardiac clot and required an extensive medication regimen. Family history indicated an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern, with a younger sibling also showing features of DCM.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This case underscores the importance of genetic factors in the pathogenesis of FDCM and highlights the challenges of managing the disease, particularly in resource-limited settings. Early family screening, patient education, and adherence to treatment protocols are crucial for improving outcomes. There is a need for accessible genetic testing to facilitate early diagnosis and intervention in at-risk populations.</p>","PeriodicalId":72221,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Ibadan postgraduate medicine","volume":"21 1","pages":"156-160"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13399423/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148586127","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"PATENT AND PROPRIETARY MEDICINE VENDORS SERVICES AND FACTORS INFLUENCING THEIR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY GUIDELINES IN IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA.","authors":"O O Ajayi, A J Ajuwon","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background/aim: </strong>Patent and Proprietary Medicine Vendors (PPMVs) are major private and informal healthcare service providers in Nigeria, whose activities are regulated by the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN). Review of literature have documented concerns about PPMVs' non-compliance with PCN's service provision guidelines and their implications for the health outcomes of their clients. Studies among PPMVs on the services they provide and their non-compliance with regulatory guidelines in semi-urban areas have been under explored. This study however, investigated types of services provided by PPMVs and their non-compliance with regulatory guidelines in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.</p><p><strong>Materials/methods: </strong>This descriptive cross-sectional study included registered patent and proprietary medicine vendors selected from two out of the six semi-urban Local Government areas of Ibadan, Oyo State through random sampling using an interviewer-administered semi-structured questionnaire with data collected using the KoboCollect. The questionnaire elicited responses on the types of services provided by PPMVs to their clients and factors influencing their non-compliance with the regulatory guidelines. Data was collected and analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics with SPSS version 25, at 0.05 level of significance.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Two hundred and eight respondents were recruited for the study. Respondent's mean age was 38.17-10.82, years. Majority (80.8%) were females, less than half (40.9%) had post-secondary-level education. A few (13.9%) had additional health-related qualifications. Respondents provided services which were both within (treatment of ailments; 50.5%, and Referral 50%) and outside (giving injections; 51.9% and prescription of medicine; 49.1%) their scope of operation. Factors which influenced non-compliance mentioned by respondents were attendance of PCNs training, licensure with PCN and reception of monitoring visits, were significantly associated with noncompliance with guidelines on service provision (p<0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Patent and proprietary medicine vendors in Ibadan, Oyo state, play a significant role in providing accessible primary healthcare services within and outside their scope of operation to the populace, several factors are responsible for their non-compliance with regulatory guidelines which dove-tailed into rendering of services beyond their scope of operations.</p>","PeriodicalId":72221,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Ibadan postgraduate medicine","volume":"21 1","pages":"107-117"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13399495/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148586048","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"MEDIA EXPOSURE AND RURAL-URBAN DISPARITIES IN KNOWLEDGE OF SECONDHAND SMOKE HARMS AMONG NIGERIAN ADOLESCENTS': ANALYSIS OF NIGERIA GLOBAL YOUTH TOBACCO SURVEY.","authors":"A Oyapero, M A Olajide, O F Kuye, O Olagundoye","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>This study assessed rural-urban disparities in awareness of secondhand smoke (SHS) harms and exposure to anti-smoking media messages among adolescents in Nigeria using nationally representative data.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A secondary analysis of the 2008 Nigeria Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS), a nationally representative school-based survey of students aged 13-15 years, was performed. Data were extracted for SHS harm awareness (CR42), anti-smoking media exposure (CR48-CR50), and covariates (sex, age, rural residence, parental smoking, and school type). Analyses were performed using weighted descriptive statistics and survey-adjusted logistic regression, with results presented as proportions and adjusted odds ratios (aORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Associations between media exposure and SHS awareness and between rural residence and both outcomes were assessed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of all 2,379 adolescents in the GTYS, 33.5% were aware of SHS harms and 36.8% recalled exposure to anti-smoking media messages. Rural adolescents significantly reported less awareness (29.8%) and media exposure (21.4%) compared with their urban counterparts (36.9% and 40.2%, respectively). In multivariable analyses, exposure to anti-smoking media was positively associated with SHS awareness (adjusted odds ratio [aOR]=1.65; 95% CI: 1.59-1.71; p<0.001), whereas rural residence was inversely associated with both outcomes (aOR=0.85; 95% CI: 0.82-0.89; p<0.001). Parental smoking was negatively.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Awareness of the harms of secondhand smoke and exposure to anti-smoking media remain low among Nigerian adolescents, with clear rural-urban inequities. Rural residence was consistently associated with reduced awareness and message reach, whereas media exposure significantly increased the likelihood of SHS harm recognition.</p>","PeriodicalId":72221,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Ibadan postgraduate medicine","volume":"21 1","pages":"28-38"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13399223/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148586061","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES IN CANCER CARE IN LMICS: PERSPECTIVES FROM AWARENESS, PREVENTION, SCREENING, AND HEALTH FINANCING RESEARCH.","authors":"S Ajagbe","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":72221,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Ibadan postgraduate medicine","volume":"21 1","pages":"6-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13399215/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148585859","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"PREVALENCE, CHARACTERISTICS AND TREATMENT OUTCOMES OF HPV POSITIVE OROPHARYNGEAL CARCINOMA IN AFRICA: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYaSIS.","authors":"V Somoye, A E Babalola, A O Ogwuche, O Bolarinwa, O Onasanya, K Giwa, V Johnson, O Azeez, T Williams","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted virus implicated in several anogenital and oropharyngeal malignancies. Rising oral sexual practices have been suggested as one factor influencing oral HPV transmission and associated malignancies in some populations. This review aimed to estimate the pooled prevalence, summarize characteristics, and synthesize treatment and outcome data for HPV-positive oropharyngeal carcinoma (OPC) in Africa.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>An initial PROSPERO registration was done (CRD420251012776), and the systematic review followed the PRISMA guidelines. The study included original English peer-reviewed research works that reported data on the prevalence, characteristics, and treatment outcomes of HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancers. The risk of bias was assessed for all the studies using Cochrane's ROBIN-E tool. Systematic synthesis and meta-analysis were used to synthesise extracted data.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>15 studies involving a total of 896 participants met the inclusion criteria and were included in the meta-analysis. The pooled prevalence of HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer across the 15 African-based studies was 12% (95% CI: 8%-19%), with significant heterogeneity (I² = 70.2%). The test for subgroup differences was statistically significant (Chi² = 10.94, p = 0.012), indicating that detection methods may influence reported prevalence rates. Treatment and outcome data were sparsely reported; only one study provided detailed follow-up outcomes.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>There were limited data of treatment and outcomes underscoring the need for improved reporting standards and longitudinal data across African settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":72221,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Ibadan postgraduate medicine","volume":"21 1","pages":"46-62"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13399177/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148586056","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"PERSPECTIVES OF CLINICAL DENTAL STUDENTS AND GRADUATES ON THE STANDARD OF CLINICAL TRAINING AT IBADAN DENTAL SCHOOL.","authors":"T O Aladelusi, A A Salami, Fasola Ao","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Since 1975, the Ibadan Dental School has been setting the pace in global dental practice. Hence, a continuous evaluation of the clinical training is indispensable to maintain this excellence. This study evaluates the perspectives of clinical students and graduates on the standard of clinical training provided at the Ibadan Dental School.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A mixed-methods survey was conducted among clinical dental students and recent graduates of the University of Ibadan via Google Forms. Obtained data were analysed on SPSS version 28.0 and thematic analysis done for the open-ended responses. Mean perception scores were calculated across five evaluation domains. Bar charts visualised the mean scores and frequency of challenges.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Sixty responses were received from the 100 invited participants. Most of the respondents (58.3%) were Males and within the age 24-26 years (63.3%). Majority (56.7%) of the respondents were in final year. On the perceived standard of clinical training by discipline, Oral Pathology achieved the highest overall mean perception score (4.0) while Community Dentistry had the lowest (3.21). The identified strengths of the training include high clinical exposure, patient diversity, faculty expertise and simulation opportunities while limited access to modern equipment, inadequate handson experience, and overcrowded clinics are the major barriers. Respondents recommended an increase in dental clinical rotation period, upgrade of equipment, reduction in number of students within rotations, and curriculum review for more effective training.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Though Ibadan Dental School is a leading dental institution in Nigeria, strategic improvement in infrastructure, clinical exposure, and curriculum review are crucial for excellence.</p>","PeriodicalId":72221,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Ibadan postgraduate medicine","volume":"24 1","pages":"125-131"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13418213/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148622847","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}