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International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health

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Determinants of Occupational Injury among Building Construction Employees in Southeastern Ethiopia

Abate Lette, Musa Kumbi, Abduljewad Hussen & Shemsu Nuriye · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2019

Introduction: An occupational injury is the primary cause of workplace absenteeism, disability, retirement, mutilation, and mortality. Therefore, injuries in the workplace pose major public health and developmental problems especially in developing countries. Therefore, the prese...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2018/v34i430103

Mothers’ Misconceptions about Hepatitis B Disease and Hepatitis B Vaccine

Huynh Giao, Pham Le An, Bui Quang Vinh, Tran Thien Thuan, Nguyen Quang Vinh & Pauline E. Jolly · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2019

Introduction: Hepatitis B vaccination has resulted in dramatic reductions in the prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection among children since its introduction into infant immunization schedules. However, 45% of Vietnamese mothers did not have their infants immunized at bi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2018/v34i430102

Plasmodium falciparum Sporozoite Rates in Anopheles gambiae s.l. at a University Teaching Hospital and Contiguous Village, Rivers State, Nigeria

M. Aline E. Noutcha, Melina O. Emumejakpor & Samuel N. Okiwelu · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2019

Malaria is a major burden to human health in tropical and sub-tropical areas. In Nigeria, the entire population is at risk. Over the past decade, there had been persistent reports of mosquito nuisance and an increase in malaria prevalence at the University of Port Harcourt Teachi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2018/v34i430100

Comparative Analysis of Haematological Parameters in Hookworm and Plasmodium falciparum Co-Infected Individuals in Kintampo North Municipality, Ghana

Benjamin Amoani, Ben Gyan, Francis A. Armah, Cecil Otabil, Kofi Tchum, Margaret T. Frempong & Michael D. Wilson · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2019

Background: Hookworm and Plasmodium falciparum are endemic in Ghana, especially in the north-east and middle belt areas. Haematological parameters have been shown to predict the presence of these infections in patients. This study investigated the effect of hookworm-P. falciparum...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2018/v34i430101

The Challenges of Retirees and Older Persons in Nigeria; a Need for Close Attention and Urgent Action

O. E. Daramola, N. S. Awunor & T. M. Akande · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2019

The Nigerian population is undergoing demographic transition, with a rising population of older persons. The population of the older persons in Nigeria is estimated to be around 6 million and a continuous increase is projected as a developing country in the second stage of demogr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2018/v34i430099

Appendicular Schistosomiasis in a Nigerian Woman

Abiodun, Afolabi Benjamin, Momoh, Martins Osadolor & Abiodun, Adejoke Deborah · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2019

Aim: Schistosomiasis is a water-borne trematode infestation and is one of the most widespread parasitic diseases in the world. Schistosomiasis can affect any organ. This case report highlights the importance of awareness of unusual cause of common surgical presentations of schist...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2018/v34i330096

The Epidemiology of Dengue Fever with Special Reference to Malaysia- Emphasizing Prevention and Control

A. M. Meer Ahmad & C. A. Koay · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2019

Introduction: Dengue is the most prevalent viral mosquito-borne disease, with over 2.5 billion humans at risk given its endemicity in not less than 100 countries. Globally, 50-100 million cases of dengue is seen annually, with approximately 0.7% resulting in Dengue Hemorrhagic Fe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2018/v34i330098

Compliance with Use of Micronutrient Powder among Caregivers of Children Aged 6-23 Months in a District of a State in North East Nigeria

Adewale M. Adejugbagbe, Akinola A. Fatiregun, Elvis E. Isere & Olubunmi Oki Adewale · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2019

Aims: To assess the knowledge and perception about micronutrient powder (MNP) use, compliance with use of the product, and determine factors influencing compliance to continual use of MNP for food fortification among caregivers of children aged 6-23 months in Konduga LGA, Borno S...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2018/v34i330095

Understanding the Nigerian Healthcare Delivery System: A Paradox of Preventive Medicine Since the Colonial Epoch

Iroju Opeyemi Anthony · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2019

No human society is mundane to healthcare delivery method. Apparently, the process of healthcare delivery depicts the extent of the social development of a particular society. However, the healthcare delivery process in Nigeria from the colonial era attained a new paradigm by shi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2018/v34i330094

In vitro Cercaricidal Activity of Fractions and Isolated Compounds of Erythrophleum ivorense (Fabaceae) Root Bark against Schistosoma haematobium

Francis A. Armah, Benjamin Amoani, Isaac T. Henneh, Rita A. Dickson, Christian K. Adokoh, Isaac K. Amponsah, Cecilia Adu-Gyamfi & Desmond O. Acheampong · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2019

Introduction: Schistosoma haematobium is one of the species of Schistosoma responsible for schistosomiasis in humans, a major public health problem worldwide. Praziquantel, the most effective drug against all adult stages of human schistosomiasis, faces the threat of resistance a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2018/v34i330093