Aims: The aim of this study was to assess the understanding of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, knowledge of HPV vaccination as well as acceptance of the HPV vaccination among female secondary school students in Kota Tinggi, Johor, Malaysia. Study Design: A cross-sectional s...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2017/37068
Background: Diarrhoea is a leading cause of under–five morbidity and mortality. Diarrhoeal deaths can be prevented by adequate case management of diarrhoeal episodes in children. With majority of cases being treated initially or completely in the home and community, the level of...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/35704
Introduction: Maternal mortality is a global public health challenge; developing regions account for approximately 99% (302,000) of the global maternal deaths in 2015, and sub-Saharan Africa alone accounts for roughly 66% (201,000), followed by South Asia (66,000). Birth prepared...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/36705
Introduction: Unsanitary solid waste disposal practices are very prevalent across sub-Saharan Africa and pose serious threat to the health of the populace. This study was conducted to assess the knowledge, risk perception and practices regarding the hazards of unsanitary solid wa...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/36491
Introduction: Healthcare providers have been identified as the most common vehicle for transmission of hospital acquired infections (HAIs) from patient to patient and within the healthcare environment. Large proportions of the infections acquired in the hospital are attributed to...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/36599
Inadequate knowledge and misconceptions on contraception has sustained the low prevalence of contraceptive use in Nigeria over the years. Aim: This study aims to assess the knowledge and beliefs regarding contraception among married women in Gwagwalada, Abuja, FCT. Methodology: T...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2017/36450
Introduction: Unsafe food poses global health threats, endangering everyone Vended foods are considered to be a public health hazard because the food handlers are often poor, have poor schooling and lack appreciation for food hygiene practices (particularly in developing countrie...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/35728
Background: This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) on larvicidal measures, and to assess the level of acceptance and preference of larvicidal measures among George Town residents. Methods: 300 pre-validated questionnaires were administered to reside...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2017/35981
B. N. Joseph, M. N. Nyam, B. M. Aya, U. O. Asiegbu, J. Bulus, D. M. Umar, S. I. Joseph, P. A. Damun, D. W. Dayom & M. L. P. Dapar·International STD Research & Reviews·2017
Introduction: Patient package insert is an innovative tool capable of providing additional medication information in written form; it has the potential to promote adherence to antiretroviral medicines. Objectives: This study assessed the knowledge of respondents on antiretroviral...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2017/35579
Background: In Tunisia, smoking remains prevalent among the health professionals. In order to combat this epidemic, it is necessary to start a tobacco control strategy. Objectives: Our work aims to study the knowledge and the attitude of the hospital staff toward smoking, and the...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2017/35566
Background: Cardiovascular risk factor reduction strategies are more likely to be successful if persons at risk have a good knowledge of the disease and a positive perception of adopting cardio protective behavior .The objectives of this study were to assess the impact of communi...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2017/35064
Malaria is still responsible for most disease morbidity and mortality especially in poor resource settings where there is stable and high transmission. This study was aimed at assessing the knowledge of malaria among adult residents in Abi Local Government Area, Cross River State...
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Research Article10.9734/AJRIMPS/2017/34877
In this 21st century, several factors have informed the increasing need of end-of-life care globally. Notable amongst them are the global changes in both demographic and disease pattern; factors that have led to increasing number of chronic illnesses. Individuals suffering from c...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2017/34876
Background: Organ donation plays an important role in the treatment of cases of end organ failure and it has saved thousands of lives in the world. There is a worldwide shortage of donors in comparison to the need for transplantation. In Saudi Arabia, inadequate knowledge and ina...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2017/34843
The SPEAC protocol using first-person perspective ethnography and subsequent replay interviews was applied to analyze work activities at a French nuclear power plant during real operating situations of Operations shift teams (15 situations and 30 participants, about 1950 min. vid...
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Research Article10.9734/CJAST/2017/34985