V. Agueh, M. E. Badet, C. Sossa Jérôme, M. N. Paraiso, C. S. Azandjemè, C. Metonnou, Y. Ahanhanzo-Glèlè, A. Kpozehouen, G. E. Sopoh & L. Ouédraogo·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2016
Aims: To determine the prevalence of antimalarial self-medication and identify its determinants in Comé, Southern Benin households. Study Design: Cross-sectional community based study. Place and Duration of Study: Benin southern setting, from April to July 2015. Methodology: It w...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/27862
The prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis among school age children in seven primary schools in Ebonyi North Senatorial district of Ebonyi State was investigated using standard parasitological technique. Out of 525 pupils examined, 119(22.7%) were found to be excreting ova of S....
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/13138
In any emerging urban territory, there are bound to be opportunities and advancements that will create alteration in the social order leading to social and economic classes. The resultant variations in socioeconomic status among the households is a critical factor in shaping indi...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/27474
Nigeria has been declared among the group of countries endemic for hepatitis B infection with about 20 million people infected with HBV and about five million deaths resulting from the consequences of hepatitis B infection. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a serious global he...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/27450
Aim: To assess enrolees’ perception and experiences on the National Health Insurance Scheme, launched in Nigeria, in 2005 and made mandatory for all Federal civil servants. Study Design: This descriptive cross-sectional study conducted between August and September 2013 focused on...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/27309
Introduction: Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are mycobacteria species other than the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTC); they are opportunistic pathogens and cause life threatening infections with symptoms that mimic those of tuberculosis (TB). Paradoxically, the routine...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/28058
In this paper we studied the state-wise patterns of transmissibility of prevalence of malaria epidemic in India, using yearly time series data for the period 2001 to 2013. The data for the study was obtained from different reports of National Vector Borne Disease Control Programm...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/26940
Background: Snoring is a sign of partial upper airway obstruction from oropharyngeal crowdedness during sleep but little is known about its association with essential hypertension in black Africans. Aim: To determine prevalence of hypertension among adult snorers and its relatio...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/27006
Objective: This study's aim was to document risk population's, including school children’s perspectives regarding risk behaviours and effectiveness of therapeutic modes in management of schistosomiasis. Methods: A grounded theory and qualitative approach was employed in two risk...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/27366
Aim: To determine the seroprevalence of recent Toxoplasma gondii infection using IgG avidity Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) among pregnant women in the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Nigeria. Study Design: A cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/26777