Science Journal of Public Health

Volume 11, Issue 4, July 2023

  • Trust and Mistrust in a Pandemic: Evaluation of Acceptance of COVID-19 Communication Tools in Use in Nigeria

    Solomon Abiodun Oyeleye, Ifedolapo Ademosu

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 4, July 2023
    Pages: 113-122
    Received: 11 June 2023
    Accepted: 28 June 2023
    Published: 11 July 2023
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    Abstract: The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic was a test for the Nigerian government on how preventive measures and treatment procedures would be communicated, trusted, and accepted. This study therefore investigated the trust and mistrust that residents of Lagos and Kogi states had in the communication tools employed on COVID-19 prevention by the governme... Show More
  • Description of Serotype 3 Dengue Fever Virus: Clinical, Surveillance and Geographical Expansion in the Northeastern Ethiopia, 2023

    Chalachew Sisay, Alemayehu Tadesse, Fantahun Workie, Ajanaw Yizengaw, Abdu Ali, Jamal Yusuf, Ebise Abose, Daniel Tsega, Solomon Kinde, Henok Tadesse

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 4, July 2023
    Pages: 123-131
    Received: 18 July 2023
    Accepted: 9 August 2023
    Published: 17 August 2023
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    Abstract: Dengue fever (DF) is emerging a mosquito-borne viral infection that commonly found in tropic and subtropic regions. It is caused by dengue virus, which is transmitted to human through the bites of infected with female Aedes mosquito during in the day time. Symptoms of DF includes high grade fever, headache, joint and muscle Paine, rash, and milled ... Show More
  • Prevalence and Determinants of Intimate Partner Violence Among Antenatal Care Attendees in Case of Adama Hospital Medical College

    Tigist Bedada, Fraol Girma, Dereje Bayissa, Legese Lemma

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 4, July 2023
    Pages: 132-142
    Received: 22 July 2023
    Accepted: 11 August 2023
    Published: 22 August 2023
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    Abstract: Background: Intimate partner violence is one of the most common forms of violence against women and includes physical, sexual and emotional abuse and controlling behaviors by an intimate partner. Objective: To assess prevalence and determinants of intimate partner violence among ANC attendees in Adama Hospital Medical College in Adama, Shewa, Ethio... Show More