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{"title":"COVID-19 Perception Regarding Preventive Behaviour Among Undergraduate Students at Chreso University in Lusaka, Zambia","authors":"Queen Mulenga, Ebenezer Obi Daniel, Adam Dawria Ibrahim, Tinkler Saul Simbeye, A. Chisanga, Evason Mandona, Ivy Mulenga, Royda Matipa, Emmanuel Chirwa, Kanjiye Sakutaha, Wezi Kachinda, Michele Mwika Kabeya, Basil Ngambi, Sabe Mwape, Monica Katunga, Milimo Miyoba Mweemba","doi":"10.11648/j.wjph.20230804.15","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11648/j.wjph.20230804.15","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":367287,"journal":{"name":"World Journal of Public Health","volume":"12 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139279687","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response to Natural Disaster in Sierra Leone: The Milestone in a Decade","authors":"Ishata Nannie Conteh, Francis Chisaka Kasolo, Paul Olaiya Abiodun, Ebenezer Obi Daniel, Alhassan Fouard Kanu, Rashidatu Fouard Kamara, Aziza Amina Sahid, Olaniyi Felix Sanni, Aminata Tigiedankay Koroma, Josephine Amine Koroma, Lynda Foray-Rhall, Mukeh Kenneth Fahnbulleh, Charles Keimbe, Joseph Sam Kanu, Mohamed Vandy, D. Ganu","doi":"10.11648/j.wjph.20230804.14","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11648/j.wjph.20230804.14","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":367287,"journal":{"name":"World Journal of Public Health","volume":"66 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139281726","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Bacterial Zoonotic Diseases: A Public Health Nutrition Perspective and Policy Implication in Nigeria","authors":"Paulina Oludoyin Adeniyi, Bassey Ekpenyong Anam","doi":"10.11648/j.wjph.20230803.15","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11648/j.wjph.20230803.15","url":null,"abstract":": More than half of the infectious diseases in existence are zoonoses, hence, the necessity calls for us to exemplify these diseases with identifiable pros and cons for a better policy implementation towards improved public health. This is therefore a review of bacterial zoonoses with emphasis on those that are food-borne with the identifiable pros and cons tailored towards policy making and implementation enhancement with a conceptual framework drawn out for Nigeria. The search engines accessed are: Google search, Google scholar, PubMed and HINARI. Zoonotic diseases can be classified based on the causative pathogens which are viruses, parasites, bacteria, fungi and prions. Some of the bacterial zoonotic diseases discussed are: Anthrax, Brucellosis, Bubonic plague, Cat-scratch disease, Claymydiosis or Enzootic abortion, Food-borne diarrheal diseases, Glanders, Leprosy","PeriodicalId":367287,"journal":{"name":"World Journal of Public Health","volume":"29 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130792829","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of the Measures Adopted on the Activities of Economic Operators in the City of Bouake in the Context of a Global Pandemic Disease, 2022","authors":"Soumahoro Sory Ibrahim, Kouassi Damus Paquin, Sokodogo Awa Madaho, Kouame Arsene Deby, Coulibaly M’Begnan, Yeo Salifou, Konan Oi Konan Prosper, Amani Ehi Alexise Eleonore, Tanoh Mouanta Stéphanie Maryse Laurel, Serigbalet Arthur Guy Fiacre Elvis, Moumouni Amadou, Yao Gnissan Henri Auguste, Ebouat Marc Eric, Tiembre Issaka I","doi":"10.11648/j.wjph.20230803.16","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11648/j.wjph.20230803.16","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":367287,"journal":{"name":"World Journal of Public Health","volume":"11 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132170400","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Spectrum and Pattern of Harmful Traditional Practices Affecting Children Among Mothers in Rural Sub-Saharan Africa","authors":"Iyanam Victory Edet, Jombo Henry Effiong, Bassey Eno-Obong Udomobong, Idung Alphonsus Udoh, Akinbami Oluyinka Samuel, Udoh Sunday Bassey","doi":"10.11648/j.wjph.20230803.14","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11648/j.wjph.20230803.14","url":null,"abstract":": Background : Despite the improvement and innovation in maternal and child health care services globally, and several legislations against harmful practices on children, the use of harmful traditional practices on children with the attendant child morbidity is still a common place especially in rural sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed at identifying the spectrum and pattern of harmful traditional practices affecting the health of children especially under five years old children, among mothers in rural Southern Nigerian Community. Materials and Methods : This was a cross-sectional community wide study involving 237 consenting women of child-bearing age (15-49years) at EkpeneObom Community in Etinan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, South-South Nigeria between May and July 2022. They were selected through house to house contacts with the use of interviewer administered questionnaire which contained socio-demographic characteristics of the respondents, harmful traditional practices and rationale for the practices. Results : Their age ranged from 15-49 years with mean and standard deviation of 32.41+ 8.50 years. Results show that most of the women, 37.55%, belonged to middle reproductive age, 30-39 years. More than half of them, 56.54% had secondary education while most of the respondents, 56.12%, were of lower monthly income. Among the harmful traditional practices identified, the use of enema with unorthodox substances was the most prevalent practice, 86.65%, followed by use of palm kernel seed oil (Manyanga) on a febrile child, 73.42%. Of the reasons given for the practices, 70.04% admitted that the practices were based on their age long tradition. Statistical analysis showed that most of the mothers who engaged in the practices were of higher age, married, of lower educational status, had lower monthly income. There was significant statistical association between sociodemographic variables and some harmful practices including parity and use of enema (p=0.024), employment status and use of palm kernel oil (p=0.0001) as well as income level and ear piercing (p=0.0014). Conclusion : The study revealed unacceptably high prevalence and wide spectrum of harmful traditional practices used on children in rural setting. These practices have the tendency to endanger the health of the affected children either acutely or chronically. It calls for health education and a more committed and concentrated campaign against these practices. The importance of making conventional medicine accessible to rural population through functional and workable primary health care system cannot be overemphasized.","PeriodicalId":367287,"journal":{"name":"World Journal of Public Health","volume":"186 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116098285","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Effect of Psychological Nursing Intervention on Pregnant Women Diagnosed with Fetal Malformations by Ultrasound","authors":"Yanfen Liao, Fujuan Chen, Shuangshuang Ye, Xiaomei Zhuo","doi":"10.11648/j.wjph.20230803.13","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11648/j.wjph.20230803.13","url":null,"abstract":": Background and Objective : Prenatal ultrasound has enabled early detection of fetal malformations, which can cause significant psychological distress for expectant mothers. This study aimed to investigate the effect of psychological nursing intervention on the psychological well-being and pregnancy outcomes of pregnant women diagnosed with fetal malformations by ultrasound. Methods : A total of 60 participants in the intervention group and 54 in the control group were included in the study. The intervention group received mental nursing intervention, including emotional support, professional language guidance","PeriodicalId":367287,"journal":{"name":"World Journal of Public Health","volume":"41 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123481830","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Case Detection of Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia","authors":"Getabalew Endazenaw Bekele, Ephrem Mamo, A. Kibret, Merertu Temesgen","doi":"10.11648/j.wjph.20230803.12","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11648/j.wjph.20230803.12","url":null,"abstract":": Hypertension and diabetes mellitus are the commonly public health problems among non-communicable chronic diseases globally. In Ethiopia non-communicable diseases become the major public health problems which contribute significant contribution in morbidity and mortality. The main objective of this study was to determine new case of hypertension and diabetes mellitus. Community based cross-sectional study was conducted in Addis Ababa two sub-cities. Four hundred twenty five participants were selected systematically and each participant was interviewed by using structured questionnaire and measured their blood pressure and blood glucose level with trained health extension workers. The collected data were entered in to SPSS version 25 for data analysis. Frequency distribution, bivariate and multivariate logistic analysis were conducted. P-value less 0.05 were considered to declare statistical significant association at 95% CI with the outcome variables. Most of the study participants, 403 (94.8%) were not ever smoke any type of cigarette in their life time. One hundred fifty nine (37.4%) of them were drunk alcohol in the life time. From the total participants, 70 (16.5%) of them were hypertensive and 36 (8.5%) of them had diabetes mellitus in the study area. Age, marital status, smoking and drinking alcohol were significantly associated with hypertension and occupation and drinking alcohol were factors associated with diabetes mellitus. The prevalence of hypertension and diabetes mellitus in the study area was high. Age, smoking and drinking alcohol were significantly associated with hypertension and diabetes mellitus.","PeriodicalId":367287,"journal":{"name":"World Journal of Public Health","volume":"122 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116875315","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Physical Exercise Among Traders in the Commerce District of the City of Bouake in a Context of Rising Non-Communicable Diseases","authors":"Soumahoro Sory Ibrahim, Kouassi Damus Paquin, Kouame Arsene Deby, Sokodogo Awa Madaho, Koné Famoussa, Coulibaly M’Begnan, Yeo Salifou, Yapi Angeline Niangoran Lydie, Koffi Joseph Kan Enock, Akpa Akme Sylvie, Assohou Hiabba Emmanuela, Moumouni Amadou, Yao Gnissan Henri Auguste, Ebouat Marc-Eric, Dagnan N’Cho Simplice","doi":"10.11648/j.wjph.20230803.11","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11648/j.wjph.20230803.11","url":null,"abstract":": Background : Physical inactivity is one of the major risks of morbidity and mortality associated with the development of chronic diseases. 6-10% of global mortality associated with non-communicable diseases is related to physical inactivity. Unlike in Western countries, research on the practice of physical activity by populations does not receive enough attention from the scientific community in Africa. To bridge this gap and draw people's attention to the need for physical activity, the present study is carried out. Methods : This cross-sectional analytical study conducted from April 1 to June 30, 2019 among shopkeepers in the commercial district of the city of Bouaké aims to promote physical activity among subjects exposed to NCDs due to their occupational sedentary lifestyle. Merchants were recruited on the basis of exhaustive sampling during the study period. Results : A group of 474 shopkeepers were surveyed by means of a questionnaire. 16.4% of the shopkeepers had been made aware of the need for physical activity by a health professional, and 32.5% were physically active. The positive impact of physical activity was unanimously recognized (91.6%), with benefits for the heart (70.9%), weight (66.9%), brain (31.4%) and lung (28.7%). There was a statistically significant relationship (p<0.05) between physical activity and gender, age, education and marital status. Conclusion : Recognition of the health benefits of physical activity does not automatically lead to its practice by retailers, which raises the issue of the integration necessary for the effective application of certain health-promoting practices.","PeriodicalId":367287,"journal":{"name":"World Journal of Public Health","volume":"36 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115912348","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Prevalence and Causes of Gender Based Violence (GBV) Among Students in Tertiary Institutions in Abuja, Nigeria","authors":"Emmanuel Adewale Ojo, Ebenezer Obi Daniel, David Segun Adeniyi, Adewuyi Ojo, P. Ikani, Paul Olaiya Abiodun, M. Avwerhota, Ahmed Mamuda Bello, Israel Olukayode Popoola, Friday Iyobosa Igbinovia, Michael Olabode Tomori, Christiana Asibi-Ogben Inegbebon, Oladapo Michael Olagbegi","doi":"10.11648/j.wjph.20230802.32","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11648/j.wjph.20230802.32","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":367287,"journal":{"name":"World Journal of Public Health","volume":"9 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114753276","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Role of Family, School, and Religious Institutions in the Prevention of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Among Tertiary Institution Students in Abuja, Nigeria","authors":"Emmanuel Adewale Ojo, Ebenezer Obi Daniel, David Segun Adeniyi, Adewuyi Ojo, P. Ikani, Paul Olaiya Abiodun, M. Avwerhota, Ahmed Mamuda Bello, Israel Olukayode Popoola, Friday Iyobosa Igbinovia, Michael Olabode Tomori, Christiana Asibi-Ogben Inegbebon, Oladapo Michael Olagbegi","doi":"10.11648/j.wjph.20230802.31","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11648/j.wjph.20230802.31","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":367287,"journal":{"name":"World Journal of Public Health","volume":"121 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131477163","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}