World Journal of Public Health

Volume 10, Issue 3, September 2025

  • Research Article

    Spatial Clustering of Acute Respiratory Infection Among Under-five Children and Its Covariates: A Geo-Spatial Analysis Across 707 Districts in India

    Koustav Ghosh*, Atreyee Sinha Chakraborty, Anjali Radkar

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 3, September 2025
    Pages: 193-208
    Received: 16 May 2025
    Accepted: 30 May 2025
    Published: 30 June 2025
    DOI: 10.11648/j.wjph.20251003.11
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    Abstract: Introduction: Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) is one of the leading causes of under-five mortality in low-income and developing countries like India. This study aimed to investigate the spatial prevalence of ARI among children and its covariates in 707 districts of India. Methodology: National Family Health Survey-5 data has been used to show the... Show More
  • Research Article

    Knowledge and Perception of Adult Nigerians Towards COVID-19 Vaccination: A Case Study in Southwest Nigeria

    Adetinuke Fadeke Ajayi, Gideon Babatunde Ojo*, Olusegun Gbenga Lala, Olayinka Susan Ogundoyin, Ozichi Nweke Emuoyibofarhe, Amos Taiwo Okunade, Ehidiame Simon Dawodu, Olubayode Bamidele, Lawrence Adedayo, Oladiran Afolabi, Olusola Oluwafemi Akande

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 3, September 2025
    Pages: 210-222
    Received: 16 April 2025
    Accepted: 28 April 2025
    Published: 30 June 2025
    DOI: 10.11648/j.wjph.20251003.12
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    Abstract: Introduction and Aim: In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the proliferation of misinformation concerning the disease and its preventative vaccines became a significant issue. To address this, this study investigated the knowledge and perceptions of adult Nigerians in Southwest Nigeria concerning COVID-19 vaccination. Methods: Cross-sectional onli... Show More
  • Review Article

    The Promises and Perils of Mandatory Health Insurance in Nigeria Under the National Health Insurance Authority

    Abdulraheem Kamaldeen Sunkanmi*, Maduafokwa Blossom Adaeze, Omotayo Morufat Titilope

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 3, September 2025
    Pages: 223-230
    Received: 12 May 2025
    Accepted: 27 May 2025
    Published: 30 June 2025
    DOI: 10.11648/j.wjph.20251003.13
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    Abstract: This narrative review examines the potential of Nigeria’s National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) to achieve universal health coverage (UHC), with a focus on implementation challenges and policy gaps. The study synthesizes peer-reviewed literature (2013-2023), policy documents, and grey literature sourced using Boolean search strategies across P... Show More