European Journal of Preventive Medicine

Volume 4, Issue 5, September 2016

  • Key Factors on the Spotlight as Predictors of Dietary Adherence Among Patients Living with Type 2 Diabetes

    Nekesa Carolyne Musee, David Omondi Okeyo, Wycliffe Odiwuor

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5, September 2016
    Pages: 106-112
    Received: 12 July 2016
    Accepted: 30 July 2016
    Published: 5 September 2016
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    Abstract: There is a rise in prevalence of Type 2 diabetes in Kenya, and an increase in related complications, which lead to disability and death. Diet modification oriented for this group of patients includes recommendations to control blood sugar, lipid levels and pressure which are vital in lowering risk and complications development in the management of ... Show More
  • Hearing Impairment in a Semi-urban Community in North-Western Nigeria

    Abdulazeez Ahmed, Hamisu Abdullahi, Nafisa Bello-Muhammad, Emmanuel S. Kolo, Kazeem Jamiu, Mustapha Salihu, Lateef Lawal, Mohammed Sani, Haruna Kabir, Abdulhakeem A. Aluko, Abdulrazak Ajiya, Muhammad G. Hasheem, Fatimah I. Tsiga-Ahmed

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5, September 2016
    Pages: 113-119
    Received: 27 August 2016
    Accepted: 5 September 2016
    Published: 24 September 2016
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    Abstract: Population based studies to measure the burden of hearing impairment are scarce in sub-Saharan Africa due largely to lack of allocation of resources. This study aims to report the prevalence and possible causes of hearing impairment in a semi-urban community. A cross-sectional community based survey using the World Health Organization Ear and Heari... Show More
  • Efficacy of Psychoedcation on Improving Attitudes Towards Professional Psychological Help Seeking for a Mental Illness Among Teacher Trainees in Kenya

    Nyavanga Eunice Jemalel, Mourice Barasa, Chebet Ivy Mmbone, David M. Ndetei

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5, September 2016
    Pages: 120-124
    Received: 25 August 2016
    Accepted: 5 September 2016
    Published: 14 October 2016
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    Abstract: This study was aimed at determining the efficacy of psychoeducation in improving attitudes towards professional psychological help seeking among young adults in Kenya. Four out of twenty teacher training colleges were sampled. Two colleges made up the control group while the other two made up the experimental group. Both groups were assessed at bas... Show More