Science Journal of Public Health

Volume 5, Issue 1, January 2017

  • Family Circumstances Forcing Children to Run Away from Home in Cameroon

    Samuel Nambile Cumber, Joyce Mahlako Tsoka-Gwegweni, Rosaline Yumumkah Kanjo-Cumber

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, January 2017
    Pages: 1-9
    Received: Aug. 10, 2016
    Accepted: Sep. 01, 2016
    Published: Dec. 08, 2016
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    Abstract: Home background plays a very significant role in the lives of children. The love, respect and attention given to a child at home greatly influences his/her belonging to that home. Knowing the conditions of children at home is imperative if we wish to tackle the problems of street children in Cameroon. This study was to identify and assess the facto... Show More
  • Improvement of Community Health Outcomes in Kitgum District: Contributions of a Maternal Newborn and Child Health Project from June 2011 to July 2016

    Babughirana Geoffrey, Saul Onyango, Lorna Muhirwe Barungi, Irene Mbugua, Benon Musasizi, Edgar Twinomujuni Rukambura

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, January 2017
    Pages: 10-19
    Received: Nov. 17, 2016
    Accepted: Dec. 01, 2016
    Published: Dec. 26, 2016
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    Abstract: The East African Maternal Newborn and Child Health (EAMNCH) project implemented in Kitgum District of Uganda with a goal to improve MNCH. The evaluation was conducted as a cross-sectional assessment that utilised both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods. The projects contribution to the goal included a 4% reduction in stunting leve... Show More
  • Caregivers Knowledge, Attitude and Practices on Child Growth Monitoring and Promotion Activities in Lawra District, Upper West Region of Ghana

    Debora Tuobom Debuo, Prince Kubi Appiah, Margaret Kweku, Geoffrey Adebayo Asalu, Seth Yao Ahiabor, Wisdom Kwami Takramah, Abdulai Bonchel Duut

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, January 2017
    Pages: 20-30
    Received: Nov. 17, 2016
    Accepted: Dec. 05, 2016
    Published: Jan. 04, 2017
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    Abstract: Background: Growth monitoring and promotion (GMP) activities serve as an important platform for the implementation of child survival interventions to reduce malnutrition, infectious diseases and death among children. In recent times, there has been a steady decline in GMP outcome indicators in the Lawra district. The appropriate practices of GMP he... Show More
  • Household Solid Waste Generation Rate and Onsite Handling Practices in Debre Berhan Town, Ethiopia

    Asmamaw Abera Kebede, Tadesse Lelago Ermolo, Takele Gezahegn Demie, Tufa Kolola Huluka, Wendwesen Dibekulu Tsega

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, January 2017
    Pages: 31-34
    Received: Nov. 10, 2016
    Accepted: Nov. 26, 2016
    Published: Jan. 07, 2017
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    Abstract: Solid waste management is one of the public health problems in Ethiopia. Accurate and reliable information on solid waste generation rate and onsite handling practice are very important elements to plan and implement solid waste management system. This study aimed to assess solid waste generation rate and onsite handling practices among the househo... Show More
  • Motivation for Cessation of Smoking and Its Associated Factors Among Patients Who Smoke Admitted to A Tertiary Hospital in North Kerala

    Usha Karunakaran, Binoo Divakaran, Suma Harindramohan, Ganesh Mallar, Jayasree Anandabhavan Kumaran

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, January 2017
    Pages: 35-40
    Received: Nov. 21, 2016
    Accepted: Dec. 06, 2016
    Published: Jan. 12, 2017
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    Abstract: Use of tobacco is associated with significant morbidity and mortality globally. It is one of the leading risk factors of several diseases including cardiovascular pulmonary diseases and cancers. Stopping smoking has immediate and major health benefits. A major opportunity to promote health and well being exists in hospitals when smokers get admitte... Show More
  • Impact of Socio-Demographic Characteristics on Acquiring HBV Infection Among Village Midwives in Khartoum State, Sudan, 2014

    Taha Ahmed Elmukashfi Elsheikh, Siham Ahmed Balla, Asma Abdelaal Abdalla, Yosra Mohammed Osman Abu Swait, Abdelgadir Ali Bashir

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, January 2017
    Pages: 41-44
    Received: Dec. 11, 2016
    Accepted: Dec. 20, 2016
    Published: Jan. 14, 2017
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    Abstract: Background: WHO estimated that 500 000–700 000 people died due to HBV related diseases per year. Objective: To determine the impact of socio demographic characteristics on occurrence of HBV markers among Village Midwifes in Khartoum State, Sudan, 2014.Method:It is a cross-sectional survey. Three hundred thirty five village midwives were studied. De... Show More
  • Sporotrichosis in the Baixada Fluminense Region, Province of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Guilherme Barros Saiter, Claudia Carreira de Barros, Antonio Neres Norberg, Fabiano Guerra Sanches

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, January 2017
    Pages: 45-48
    Received: Oct. 03, 2016
    Accepted: Dec. 06, 2016
    Published: Jan. 18, 2017
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    Abstract: Sporotrichosis is a polymorphic disease caused by the fungus Sporothrix schenckii, which manifests mainly in the lymphocutaneous form, skin-fixed form, skin-disseminated form and sometimes with extra-skin form, affecting bones, joints, lungs and central nervous system. Objective: Investigate the occurrence of the disease in the population of Baixad... Show More
  • The Roles of Infrastructure and Resources on Implementation of Free Maternal Healthcare Services in Machakos Level 5 Hospital, Machakos County, Kenya

    Otundo Denis Orare, Wangombe Ann, Muchiri Francis, Chimbevo Mwagambo, Ooga Westley

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, January 2017
    Pages: 49-55
    Received: Dec. 06, 2016
    Accepted: Dec. 27, 2016
    Published: Jan. 20, 2017
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    Abstract: Free maternal health care services in Kenya was introduced on 1st June, 2013 and has increased the number of skilled deliveries significantly. In this paper an attempt is made to examine the factors associated with the utilization of free maternal health care services in Kenya on the basis of data collected from Machakos Level 5 hospital. A descrip... Show More