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Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology The Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology (JPHE) is a peer reviewed open access journal. The journal commenced publication in October 2009.

The scope of the journal covers all areas of public health and epidemiology such as health observatory, biostatistics, occupational health, behavioural medicine, disease surveillance, outbreak and investigation, preventive healthcare, health economics, community health, and public policy. JPHE welcomes submission of full-length research articles, short communications and review articles. In addition, the journal also welcomes letters and commentaries to the editor.

Preventing prematurity: The power of determining factors and challenges in a rural district hospital in BeninPreterm bir...
06/07/2021

Preventing prematurity: The power of determining factors and challenges in a rural district hospital in Benin

Preterm births remain a major public health issue due to its weight in neonatal mortality and the significant socio-economic costs for its care. The aim of the current study was to identify factors associated with preterm births at Allada-Toffo-Zè zone hospital in Benin.

See more: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JPHE/article-abstract/225BA6E67179

Analysis of the environmental factors associated with deaths from road traffic crashes in Benin from 2008 to 2015In most...
14/06/2021

Analysis of the environmental factors associated with deaths from road traffic crashes in Benin from 2008 to 2015

In most African countries, road safety policies are mainly focused on the human factor. In order to inform policy makers about the role of other factors in road mortality, this study aims to analyse the road and environmental factors associated with traffic mortalities in Benin.

See more: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JPHE/article-abstract/30032E166861

Comparative screening for cervical cancer and women’s knowledge of the disease at the Douala General Hospital, CameroonT...
08/06/2021

Comparative screening for cervical cancer and women’s knowledge of the disease at the Douala General Hospital, Cameroon

This study evaluated the validity of VIA test, assessed women’s knowledge on cervical cancer and assessed the relationship between knowledge score and previous screening participation.

See more: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JPHE/article-abstract/A93637266915

Prevalence of to***co use and associated risk factors among pregnant women in Maracha District, UgandaThis study assesse...
31/05/2021

Prevalence of to***co use and associated risk factors among pregnant women in Maracha District, Uganda

This study assessed prevalence and associated risk factors of to***co use among pregnant women, 15 to 49 years. Health facility-based analytical cross-sectional study was conducted among 199 pregnant women using purposive sampling technique and convenient sampling technique for the respondents.

See more: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JPHE/article-abstract/82191B066475

Determinants of internet-based resources for s*x education among in-school and out-of-school adolescents in Kogi State, ...
21/05/2021

Determinants of internet-based resources for s*x education among in-school and out-of-school adolescents in Kogi State, Nigeria

The study assessed and compared the determinants of internet based resources for s*x education among in and out of school adolescents in Kogi State.

See more: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JPHE/article-abstract/991287266636

Mapping and characterization of Ijede community - A semi-urban population in Ikorodu Local Government Area of Lagos, Nig...
10/05/2021

Mapping and characterization of Ijede community - A semi-urban population in Ikorodu Local Government Area of Lagos, Nigeria

This project aimed to characterize Ijede community in Ikorodu LGA of Lagos State, Nigeria in preparation for a more appropriate Demographic and Health Surveillance System (DHSS) in the community.

See more: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JPHE/article-abstract/7425C8365424

29/04/2021

Cluster of neonatal tetanus: Case series from one traditional birth attendant's home in Uyo, South-South Nigeria

The aim of this work is to highlight the importance of continuous educational actions for pregnant women, mother and midwives with a view to preventing neonatal tetanus and promoting the improvement of the quality of life and health of the mother-child binomial, family members and other care givers.

See more: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JPHE/article-full-text/172EFC365427

Impact of the home-based management of malaria on morbidity and mortality in under-five children in Penka-Michel and San...
15/03/2021

Impact of the home-based management of malaria on morbidity and mortality in under-five children in Penka-Michel and Santchou Health Districts of Cameroon.

This study determined the impact of the home-based management of childhood malaria morbidity and mortality in the Penka-Michel and Santchou Health Districts of the West Region in Cameroon.

See more: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JPHE/article-full-text/F01BACF66251

COVID-19: Correlation between gross domestic product, number of tests, and confirmed cases in 13 African countries.This ...
10/02/2021

COVID-19: Correlation between gross domestic product, number of tests, and confirmed cases in 13 African countries.

This study aimed to analyze the relationship between the gross domestic product, number of tests and confirmed cases in South Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Ethiopia, Morocco, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Togo, Tunisia, Zimbabwe on 19 July 2020.

See more: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JPHE/article-full-text/E68C51A66003

Knowledge, attitudes, perception and behaviours of HIV/AIDS among end-cycle students in Cote d’Ivoire: Cross-sectional s...
27/01/2021

Knowledge, attitudes, perception and behaviours of HIV/AIDS among end-cycle students in Cote d’Ivoire: Cross-sectional survey.

The objective of this work was to assess the knowledge, attitudes, perception and behaviours of students enrolled at the end of the first cycle of university in Cote d’Ivoire.

See article: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JPHE/article-abstract/5B2FF3165918

Traditional inoculation practices that led to the development of modern vaccination Techniques: A review.This paper revi...
22/01/2021

Traditional inoculation practices that led to the development of modern vaccination Techniques: A review.

This paper reviews the traditional inoculation methods that were practiced in several societies around the world for the last several hundreds of years, before the advent of the modern vaccination techniques.

See more: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JPHE/article-abstract/1AD9D7D65885

12/01/2021

Preparing for the COVID-19 pandemic response in a country emerging from an Ebola Epidemic: Assessment of health workers’ knowledge, attitudes and practices on coronavirus (COVID-19) in Guinea.

The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of medical personnel on the prevention of Covid-2019.

Full article: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JPHE/article-abstract/C05406665492

Prevalence of intestinal helminths and their effects on anthropometric, haematological and metabolic parameters among pa...
12/01/2021

Prevalence of intestinal helminths and their effects on anthropometric, haematological and metabolic parameters among patients of two teaching hospitals in N’Djamena (Chad).

This study was to determine intestinal helminths and their effects on anthropometric, hematological and metabolic parameters among patients in two teaching hospitals in the region of N’Djamena (Chad).

See more: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JPHE/article-abstract/BCC023E65229

Could serum levels of calcidiol predict the onset of chronic inflammatory conditions?This study used data set from the N...
16/11/2020

Could serum levels of calcidiol predict the onset of chronic inflammatory conditions?

This study used data set from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) of the year 2005-2006 to assess two endpoints; firstly, whether are serum calcidiol levels associated with CIC; secondly, are serum levels of calcidiol linearly correlated with individual’s body mass index (BMI).

See article: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JPHE/article-abstract/C18A6EE65231

Review of Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome: Implications for Puerto Rico.This paper will attempt to introduce CHS to pro...
16/11/2020

Review of Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome: Implications for Puerto Rico.

This paper will attempt to introduce CHS to providers in Puerto and provide suggestions for incorporating the diagnosis and treatment modalities into the healthcare system of Puerto Rico.

See more: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JPHE/article-abstract/2A065BF64761

Birth defects among immigrants: Impact of exposure to a new environment, a 20 year population-based study.The prevalence...
16/11/2020

Birth defects among immigrants: Impact of exposure to a new environment, a 20 year population-based study.

The prevalence of birth defects in the first year of life was compared between children born to immigrant and non-immigrant mothers in Ontario, Canada.

Full study: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JPHE/article-abstract/12DF44964762

Potential impact of temperature and atmospheric pressure on the number of cases of COVID-19 in Mozambique, Southern Afri...
16/11/2020

Potential impact of temperature and atmospheric pressure on the number of cases of COVID-19 in Mozambique, Southern Africa.

Could they have impact on the number of COVID-19 cases in Mozambique? The aim of this study is to analyze the relationships between weather and the frequency of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Mozambique, Southern Africa.

See more: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JPHE/article-abstract/4ADC76064898

Geospatial variation and risk factors for under-five mortality in rural Misungwi, North-western Tanzania.This study aims...
16/11/2020

Geospatial variation and risk factors for under-five mortality in rural Misungwi, North-western Tanzania.

This study aims to examine if, when holding socio-economic, bio-demographic and healthcare covariates constant, geospatial indicators help to explain variations in the under-five mortality rate across wards from a high focus district of Misungwi in Tanzania.

Full study: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JPHE/article-abstract/94F9D2E64901

16/11/2020

Factors affecting one-year follow-up visit after cryotherapy among women in Côte d’Ivoire: A retrospective cohort analysis.

The principal aim of this secondary analysis was to explore the correlates of follow-up for women receiving cryotherapy after testing positive for precancerous lesions in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire.

Full research: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JPHE/article-abstract/086652764585

Assessing predictive factors of the patient’s length of stay in the emergency room of Yaoundé Central Hospital, Cameroon...
16/11/2020

Assessing predictive factors of the patient’s length of stay in the emergency room of Yaoundé Central Hospital, Cameroon.

This study assessed whether the emergency room at Yaoundé Central Hospital (YCH) met international standards; while analyzing factors that are associated with the length of stay, a key performance indicator of the emergency medicine department.

See article: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JPHE/article-abstract/C91F0B064597

A protocol for a randomized controlled trial on mobile phone text messaging to improve s*xo-reproductive health in Camer...
16/11/2020

A protocol for a randomized controlled trial on mobile phone text messaging to improve s*xo-reproductive health in Cameroon.

This trial aims at testing the efficacy of weekly s*xo-reproductive health educational text messages to improve perception of adolescent girls on s*xo-reproductive health in Cameroon.

See more: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JPHE/article-abstract/6A4E3FD64174

16/11/2020

Effects of COVID-19 on healthcare practice, medical education, and pre-medical educational experiences.

The focus of the study is to gather data on the current effects of COVID-19 on healthcare practice, medical and pre-medical educational experiences, and permanent implications.

See more: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JPHE/article-abstract/9AE712464176

A comparison of male and female headed house holding of orphans and vulnerable children in Nigeria.This study compared t...
16/11/2020

A comparison of male and female headed house holding of orphans and vulnerable children in Nigeria.

This study compared the situation in male and female headed households among orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) households in three selected communities in Nigeria.

Full article: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JPHE/article-abstract/1514F2F64273

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