Science Journal of Public Health

Volume 4, Issue 6, November 2016

  • Effectiveness of Psychoeducation on Improving Opinions About Mental Illness Among Primary School Teacher Trainees in Kenya

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

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 6, November 2016
    Pages: 422-429
    Received: 30 July 2016
    Accepted: 9 August 2016
    Published: 2 September 2016
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    Abstract: Opinions about mental illness have been found to be negative among college students and the general population. Studies have indicated that improving literacy levels would improve opinions and lead to individuals to seek help and family to provide the needed support. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of psycho-education on the opinion... Show More
  • Prevalence of Anaemia Among Young Adult Females in Two Selected Grama Niladhari Areas in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka

    Samamalee Upekshi Kankanamge, Sameera Ariyarathna, Poruthotage Pradeep Rasika Perera

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 6, November 2016
    Pages: 430-434
    Received: 15 August 2016
    Accepted: 24 August 2016
    Published: 10 September 2016
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    Abstract: Anaemia is a global health problem and its impact is felt in Sri Lanka as well. Anaemia is characterized by less than the normal quantity of hemoglobin in the blood. Anaemia occurs at all stages of life, but is particularly prevalent in women of reproductive age, pregnant women and children. This study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of... Show More
  • Assessment of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Status of Households in Welenchiti Town, Boset Woreda, East Shoa Zone, Ethiopia

    Worku Dugassa Girsha, Abebe Megerso Adlo, Desalegn Ararso Garoma, Sultan Kalu Beggi

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 6, November 2016
    Pages: 435-439
    Received: 30 August 2016
    Accepted: 8 September 2016
    Published: 29 September 2016
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    Abstract: Ethiopia has made tremendous progress toward universal water, sanitation and hygiene access in the past decade, but still significant challenges remains unaddressed which varies from place to place. This study aimed to assess the status of Water supply, sanitation and hygiene of households in the town. A cross sectional study was conducted. The stu... Show More
  • Malaria Control Strategy Among Members of American University of Nigeria Yola

    Nwambo Joshua Chidiebere, Eappen Philip, Joseph Sairah Figgi, Agbele Theresa Onobhase

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 6, November 2016
    Pages: 440-444
    Received: 1 September 2016
    Accepted: 12 September 2016
    Published: 8 October 2016
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    Abstract: Malaria is well known public health menace in Nigeria with huge economic and social cost especially in institutions or university community, where it accounts for more outpatients’ visits than any other cause, yet the incidence of malaria is on the rise. This study examined the individual control strategy for malaria infestation among members of Am... Show More
  • The Determinants of the Use of Oral Health Care Services by Consumers in West Africa: The Case of Senegal

    Lo Cheikh Mouhamadou Mbacke, Diop Mbathio, Faye Daouda, Kanoute Aida, Diouf Massamba, Cisse Daouda

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 6, November 2016
    Pages: 445-450
    Received: 7 September 2016
    Accepted: 21 September 2016
    Published: 11 October 2016
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    Abstract: The purpose of this study is to identify the determinants in the resort to oral health care by the Senegalese populations. To achieve this, we have carried out a transversal descriptive study. Our results show that the patients living less than 5 kilometers away or between 5 and 10 kilometers away from the nearest health care facilities go more to ... Show More
  • Respiratory Health Problems Among Endoscopy Nurses Exposed to Glutaraldehyde in Zagazig University Hospitals, Egypt

    Sarah Abdelhalim Bolbol, Enjy Ahmad Khorshed, Naema El-Lithy Soliman, Mohammed Magdy Nassef

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 6, November 2016
    Pages: 451-457
    Received: 18 September 2016
    Accepted: 27 September 2016
    Published: 18 October 2016
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    Abstract: Introduction: Glutaraldehyde is still used for sterilization of endoscopes in Egypt and known to be associated with many respiratory problems, so this study aims to establish control program guidelines to promote the respiratory health of endoscopy nurses in Zagazig University Hospitals with the objectives to assess the frequency of respiratory hea... Show More
  • Assessment of Factors Affecting Institutional Delivery Service Utilization Among Mother Who Gave Birth in Last Two Years, Arbaminch Town, Gamo Gofa Zone, Snnpr, Ethiopia

    Woiynshet Gebretsadik Kelebore, Aschalech Asefa, Asefa Tunje, Shitaye Shibiru, Simret Hassen, Dinkalem Getahun, Mesfine Mamo

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 6, November 2016
    Pages: 458-462
    Received: 8 August 2016
    Accepted: 20 August 2016
    Published: 20 October 2016
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    Abstract: Reducing maternal morbidity and mortality is a global priority which is particularly relevant to developing countries like Ethiopia. One of the key strategies for reducing maternal morbidity and mortality is increasing institutional delivery service utilization of mothers under the care of skilled birth attendants. Thus, this study was aimed at ass... Show More
  • Assessment of Factors Affecting Needle Stick and Sharp Injuries Among Health Professionals and Cleaners in Arba Minch General Hospital, Gamo Gofa Zone, Southern Ethiopia, 2015 G. C

    Woiynshet Gebretsadik Kelebore, Mesfine Mamo, Lemlem Yilma, Kelemua Shewalem, Solomon Shakayto, Mamush Kelile, Dinkalem Getahun

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 6, November 2016
    Pages: 463-469
    Received: 23 August 2016
    Accepted: 3 September 2016
    Published: 20 October 2016
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    Abstract: Sharp piercing injuries to medical personnel are a piercing body trauma caused by sharp medical equipment used to screen, diagnose, treat or follow up patients’ conditions. More than 50 pathogens can be transmitted by sharp injury. Thus, this study was aimed at assessing Prevalence and factors that affect needle stick and sharp injuries among healt... Show More
  • The Effect of Family Planning Use on Household Economy at Arbaminch Town, Gamo Goffa Zone, Southern Ethiopia

    Amsale Tekle Ergano, Girma Azene, Mesfin Mamo

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 6, November 2016
    Pages: 470-475
    Received: 5 September 2016
    Accepted: 21 September 2016
    Published: 25 October 2016
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    Abstract: Family planning (F/P) is a health measure which is regarded as cost –effective in the developing world. There is lack of empirical evidence that showed the effect of family planning use on the household’s economy in Ethiopia and particularly in the study area. Thus, this study was conducted with the objective of investigating the effect of family p... Show More
  • Assessment of Long-Lasting Insecticidal Net Utilization and Its Associated Factors Among Households in Adama District, Oromia Region, Ethiopia

    Asnakech Getahun Gebre Mariam, Worku Dugassa Girsha

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 6, November 2016
    Pages: 476-481
    Received: 28 September 2016
    Accepted: 7 October 2016
    Published: 7 November 2016
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    Abstract: The distribution and use of long-lasting insecticidal net (LLIN) is one of the central interventions for preventing malaria infection. National policy aims to provide one LLIN for every sleeping space (approximately one net per 2 persons in malaria-endemic areas). But still there is inadequate follow-up of its utilization status. This study aimed t... Show More
  • Consistency Between the Subjective Perception of Feeling Indisposed, the Decision to Drive and Driving Performance

    Francisco Alonso, Cristina Esteban, Jaime Sanmartín, Sergio A. Useche

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 6, November 2016
    Pages: 482-488
    Received: 3 October 2016
    Accepted: 11 October 2016
    Published: 7 November 2016
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    Abstract: Drivers’ health and fitness are essential issues in order to predict traffic crashes, taking into account that these characteristics are essential to perform this task correctly and safety. The purpose of this research was to analyze the frequency in which drivers who feel physically or emotionally unable to drive decide to perform this task, or no... Show More
  • Research on the Value of Mental Exercise from the “Trust System” of Sports in Chinese Universities

    Li Pengsong, Zhang Yu, Kaspar R. Davis

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 6, November 2016
    Pages: 489-493
    Received: 22 November 2016
    Published: 24 November 2016
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    Abstract: This article adopted research methods such as documentary, investigation, interview, logical analysis, and reasoning to study the feasibility of "trust" games promoted in sports teaching in Chinese colleges and universities. Results showed that "trust system" games were more easily accepted by students compared with ordinary teaching competitions, ... Show More
  • Research Progress in Anion Functional Fiber and Textile

    Zhang Kaijun, Li Qingshan, Hong Wei, Wang Yu

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 6, November 2016
    Pages: 494-499
    Received: 22 November 2016
    Published: 24 November 2016
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    Abstract: Nowadays, anion fibers have been developed as a new kind of functional fiber. Because of the benefits from anions, anion textiles have attracted more and more attention recently. The relationship between the anion and human health was analyzed in the article, and the application and research of anion functional fiber and textile are analyzed. Final... Show More
  • The Association Between the Postnatal Environment and Behavioral Sexual Dimorphism in Pre-school Children in Single-Child Families in Qingdao, China

    Bingling Wang, Qian Zhang, Guochang Feng, Zhongqing Sun, Lijuan Wang, Xiao Jia, Shutao Pang, Ruqin Gao

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 6, November 2016
    Pages: 500-505
    Received: 2 December 2016
    Published: 5 December 2016
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    Abstract: Previous studies have shown that prenatal exposure to chemical or non-chemical endocrine disruptors can alter children’s sexually dimorphic behavior. To date, no study has examined the possible influence of postnatal-environmental factors on the gender-specific play behavior of childhood. We hypothesized that the postnatal environment in early chil... Show More
  • Effect of an Educational Intervention About Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension (DASH) on Changing Knowledge, Attitude and Blood Pressure of Hypertensive Patients Attending Zagazig University Hospitals

    Eman E. Orabi

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 6, November 2016
    Pages: 506-516
    Received: 29 November 2016
    Accepted: 9 December 2016
    Published: 10 January 2017
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    Abstract: Background: Hypertension is an important risk factor for cardio vascular illness and mortality all over the world. The burdens of hypertension can be significantly controlled and reduced by lifestyle modification and treatment adherence. DASH diet is proved to reduce blood pressure either alone or combined with other life style modification. Aim of... Show More