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{"title":"Development of measles-rubella surveillance health information system in the working area of health center tanjung selor, bulungan district.","authors":"Andi Cendra Pertiwi, Ida Leida, Ridwan Amiruddin, Wahiduddin, Suriah, Syamsuar","doi":"10.4081/jphia.2024.2749","DOIUrl":"10.4081/jphia.2024.2749","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Tanjung Selor Health Center reported 2 laboratory-confirmed negative measles suspected cases that occurred in the Tanjung Selor Hilir urban village area, thus meeting the Discarded Rate target of 80% for North Kalimantan Province. This study aims to design and determine the effectiveness of measles-rubella surveillance applications based on increasing measles suspect case finding. This research used pre-experimental study design and system development with the prototype method. This study was conducted in the working area of the Tanjung Selor Health Center. Samples of research were teachers and children of kindergarten/early childhood, elementary/boarding schools, and private pediatrician health service facilities in the Tanjung Selor Hilir village. The name of the application is SICARE (<i>Sistem Campak Rubella</i>/Measles-Rubella Surveillance) and expected to facilitate monitoring reporting cases of measles rubella. Data were analyzed by univariate and bivariate t-tests on Stata and then interpreted in the form of tables and narratives. The results showed the frequency of reporting (P=0.010), the difference in case of reporting before and after treatment (P=0.160), the effectiveness of surveillance attributes in schools and private facilities after treatment (P=0.00), and the effectiveness of reporting on Health Center officers (P=0.22). Significant results from the development of the SICARE application are the frequency of reporting and the effectiveness of surveillance attributes in schools and private facilities. It is recommended for health center staff to further develop the application that has been built through optimal planning to improve early detection and rapid response in an active measles-rubella surveillance system.</p>","PeriodicalId":44723,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health in Africa","volume":"14 12","pages":"2749"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10801399/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139522081","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effectiveness and impact of covid-19 response and vaccination challenges in Namibia: A systematic review.","authors":"Andrew Niikondo, Omotayo Awofolu","doi":"10.4081/jphia.2024.2094","DOIUrl":"10.4081/jphia.2024.2094","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Namibia, as with many countries around the world is experiencing devastating impact of Covid-19 disease on the economy, psycho-social interactions, and well-being of the populace. These countries implemented several measures to limit the spread of the virus responsible for the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS-CoV-2). Namibia also put measures in place to curtail the spread and fatalities due to the virus. However, the nature and implementation strategies of Public Health regulations seriously have impact on preventing the spread and curtailing fatalities arising from the virus. This article presents a report on the effectiveness and impact of Public Health measures instituted by the Health Authority towards curtailing the scourge of covid-19 on the general populace. Elements of the PRISMA protocol was utilised in the review which enabled the synthesis of data on focused area. Multifaceted databases on covid-19 such as Scopus, Science Direct, Google Scholar, World Health Organisation and the Ministry of Health and Social Services of Namibia (MoHSS) among others was used. A steady increase in covid-19 infection at an average rate of eleven (11) per day was noted in the country up till June 2021. Highest rate was linked to densely populated regions of Erongo and Khomas. Control measures for infection prevention and vaccination drive was ineffective majorly as a result of misinformation. A paradigm shift of enhanced interaction with local populace for effective information dissemination is required towards limiting the scourge of the virus and hence, saving of lives.</p>","PeriodicalId":44723,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health in Africa","volume":"14 12","pages":"2094"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10807368/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139547493","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Knowledge of breastfeeding women regarding exclusive breastfeeding in one district in Omusati region, Namibia.","authors":"Veremunde Nikanor, Emma Maano Nghitanwa, Monika Nakweenda","doi":"10.4081/jphia.2023.2396","DOIUrl":"10.4081/jphia.2023.2396","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Breast milk is needed for the growth and development of the baby; therefore, a woman should breastfeed exclusively for six months for the baby to get all the necessary nutrients. Breastfeeding mother's knowledge on exclusive breastfeeding plays an important role in the baby's growth. To determine and describe the knowledge of breastfeeding women regarding exclusive breastfeeding in the Outapi District, Omusati region. A quantitative, descriptive research design was used. The population were all women in nine clinics in Outapi district breastfeeding babies aged 0 to 6 months. The target population consisted of 401 lactating mothers of postnatal attendance with babies from 0-6 months in the Outapi district, in nine clinics. Cluster sampling was used to select clinic according to higher attendance, low and moderate attendance and three clinic were selected. The sample size was calculated using Solvin's formula. Simple random sampling was used to select the sample size of 200 participants. Data were collected using a self developed questionnaires that collected socio-demographic information and knowledge questions. Data was analysed using SPSS version 26. Descriptive statistics generating frequencies and percentages. The results revealed that majority of the participants have knowledge regarding exclusive breastfeeding, include, the definition, the importance and advantages of breastfeeding. Most of the participants have higher knowledge on the importance of colostrum, complementary feeding as well as the importance of breastfeeding in disease prevention on the mother and the baby. The overlall knowledge of participants were higher. The study found out that most of the particpants are aged 20 to 31 years old, single and unemployed. The study have identified that participants have higher knowledge regarding exclusive breastfeeding. The study recommended that the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) should institute strategies and actions that can help breastfeeding mothers to better utilize their knowledge on practicing exclusive breastfeeding and enshrined in the nutritional policy to promote health and wellbeing of new-born babies.</p>","PeriodicalId":44723,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health in Africa","volume":"14 12","pages":"2396"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2023-12-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10959153/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140207841","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Knowledge, perceptions and practices of COVID19 among the came-roonian population.","authors":"Sylvain Raoul Simeni Njonnou, Esther Astrid Mbono Samba Eloumba, Edwige Men-do, Raissa Manuela Ewala Mboule, Anne Juliette Flore Sango, Fernando Kemta Lekpa, Marie-Josiane Ntsama Essomba, Eric Vounsia Balti, Christian Ngongang Ouankou, Justin Djotah, Cedric Fritzgerald Eyenga Bangbang, Martin Sanou Sob-Ze, Simeon Pierre Choukem","doi":"10.4081/jphia.2023.2718","DOIUrl":"10.4081/jphia.2023.2718","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>COVID19 is an emerging infectious disease that has spread all over the world and became a pandemic. Cameroon is the 7th most affected country in Africa, with most of the cases in metropoles. The main objective was to assess the knowledge, perceptions and practices of the Cameroonian populations about COVID19 infection. A cross-sectional study was conducted from May 15th to July 15th, 2020; targeting all Cameroonians over 15 years old living in Cameroon. A standard Google Forms® questionnaire was submitted via social media (WhatsApp and Facebook particularly). The sampling was consecutive and not exhaustive. The data were processed on Excel 2016 and analyzed through EPI info 3.5. The questionnaire included knowledge, perceptions and practices about the disease's existence, its functional signs, prevention and control. Knowledge, perceptions and practices were considered good for a response score ≥75% and poor for a score ≤25%. Intermediate scores were considered average and insufficient. Univariate and multivariate analyzes were performed to identify the factors associated with a significance level (P#x003C;0.05). Of the 996 (507 males) participants, the median age was 26±8 years. Health workers represented 20.8% of participants. A large proportion of the population (78.6%) had good knowledge, while more than half (56.5%) had good perceptions, but only (23.1%) had good practices. Having reached higher education (P=0.007), and being a health worker (P=0.0008) were associated with a good level of knowledge. High school education (P=0.040) and being a health worker (P=0.049) were associated with positive perceptions. Being employed (P=0.003) and having secondary education level (P=0.033) were associated with good practices. Knowledge and perceptions were good among the study population, but the practice level is still insufficient to effectively fight the COVID19 pandemic. Educational level, being employed or being healthcare workers were associated with good knowledge, perceptions and practices.</p>","PeriodicalId":44723,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health in Africa","volume":"14 12","pages":"2718"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2023-12-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10959157/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140207842","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Prevalence and pattern of contraceptive uptake among adolescents in an internally displaced camp, North Central, Nigeria.","authors":"O R Ilori, Olugbenga-Bello A I, O O Goodman, A A Babakundi, R A Oladejo","doi":"10.4081/jphia.2023.2383","DOIUrl":"10.4081/jphia.2023.2383","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Internally displaced Persons are marginally sidelined in many areas of life, reproductive health issues inclusive. There is a need to know the prevalence and pattern of contraceptive use among this vulnerable group of people. This study determined the prevalence and pattern of contraceptive uptake among internally displaced adolescents in North-Central Camp, Abuja, Nigeria. A descriptive cross-sectional study, among 403 adolescents using semi-structured questionnaires. The mean age of the respondents was 19.53±6.4 years and 21.34±7.34 years at first birth. Awareness about FP was high, (483, 95.0%), however, only 169 (41.9%) ever used a family planning method, while 82 (20.3%) were current users, 72 (42.6%) of the 169 ever users admitted to have used pills, while 44 (53.7%) of the 82 current users were using condom only. One third, 160 (39.7%), were pregnant, while 78 (19.4%) of those pregnant were unintentional, therefore the unintended pregnancy rate was 19.4%. Bivariate analysis revealed that respondents' use of contraceptive was significantly related to religion (<0.001), ethnic group (<0.001), marital status (<0.001), family type (<0.001), and educational attainment (<0.001). While respondents' knowledge of contraceptive was significantly associated with age (P<0.00000001), educational level (P<0.002), and ethnic group (P<0.001). The prevalence of contraceptive use among respondents was 20.3%, while 41.9% ever used a method. Pill was the major Family planning method ever used, while condom was mostly used by the current users.</p>","PeriodicalId":44723,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health in Africa","volume":"14 12","pages":"2383"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2023-12-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10959150/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140207843","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Empowering Africa's healthcare future: The crucial role of human capital development in bio- and pharmaceutical manufacturing.","authors":"Michael Mynhardt, Chiluba Mwila, Mahlet K Habtemariam, Akhona Tshangela, Mar Martinez, Ngashi Ngongo, Jean Kaseya, Nicaise Ndembi","doi":"10.4081/jphia.2024.2866","DOIUrl":"10.4081/jphia.2024.2866","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44723,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health in Africa","volume":"14 10","pages":"2866"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2023-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10928980/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140111814","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The New Africa Digital Health Deal.","authors":"Jean-Philbert Nsengimana, Jean Kaseya","doi":"10.4081/jphia.2024.2865","DOIUrl":"10.4081/jphia.2024.2865","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44723,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health in Africa","volume":"14 10","pages":"2865"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2023-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10928981/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140111816","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Tackling the twin threats of pandemics and climate change: an agenda for action","authors":"Jean Kaseya, Yewande Alimi, Aggrey Aluso, M. Habtemariam, T. Crowell, Alain Ngashi Ngongo, Y. Kebede, Nicaise Ndembi","doi":"10.4081/jphia.2023.2868","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4081/jphia.2023.2868","url":null,"abstract":"Ending fossil fuel dependence is a prerequisite for a healthier world and future generations. The direct health impact of climate change driven by fossil fuel emissions is already devastating. The triple planetary pollution crisis, biodiversity loss, and climate change exacerbate the impact. The World Health Organization (WHO) predicts that between 2030 and 2050, climate change is expected to cause approximately 250,000 additional deaths per year.","PeriodicalId":44723,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health in Africa","volume":"55 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2023-12-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138597726","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":"African Global Health: an initiative committed to achieving Health Sovereignty in the Global South","authors":"Morgan Chetty, Enrique Teran, Luwaga Patrick, Rania Mamdouh, Sunitha Chandrasekhhar Srinivas, Jean Kaseya, Nicaise Ndembi, Sara Touirsi, Imane Kendili","doi":"10.4081/jphia.2023.2867","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4081/jphia.2023.2867","url":null,"abstract":"The COVID-19 pandemic has played a crucial role in accelerating the shift in healthcare. Indeed, the pandemic has been an unprecedented global health crisis that has shaken the foundations of healthcare systems worldwide. It has exposed vulnerabilities in health systems, especially in Africa, and underscored the critical need for sovereign health systems to address the continent's unique challenges.","PeriodicalId":44723,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health in Africa","volume":"63 20","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2023-12-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138604992","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":"Pulse pressure and inferior wall ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction: investigating mortality, hospital major cardiovascular events, and long-term prognosis.","authors":"Enayatollah Hashemi-Jokandan, Amirreza Khalaji, Ali Abdollahzadeh, Ahmad Separham","doi":"10.4081/jphia.2023.2743","DOIUrl":"10.4081/jphia.2023.2743","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Inferior Wall ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (INF STEMI) is a severe condition with high mortality. Rapid treatment with Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PPCI) is preferred. Pulse Pressure (PP) is a known risk factor for both cardiovascular disease and may be a valuable predictor of outcomes in these patients. The study aims to evaluate the relationship between PP and long-term prognosis, mortality, and major cardiovascular events after inferior STEMI in cases who underwent PPCI. This cross-sectional study included subjects with a confirmed diagnosis of inferior STEMI who underwent PPCI. Patient data were gathered from hospital records and analyzed for the relationship between PP and MACE during hospitalization and one-year follow-up. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS. This cross-sectional study of 320 cases found that DM, DBP, and Cr patients had a higher incidence of MACEs (P-value #x003C;0.05). Subjects with higher LVEF and SBP had fewer MACEs (P-value #x003C;0.05). Cases with a PP of ≤50 had a higher mortality and heart failure incidence during hospitalization than those with a PP >50 (P-value #x003C;0.05). However, the two groups had no significant difference in one-year MACE rates. The study found that increasing DBP, Cr, and DM and decreasing LVEF and SBP impacted MACE incidence. PP ≤50 had more heart failure incidence and mortality during hospitalization in patients with inferior STEMI.</p>","PeriodicalId":44723,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health in Africa","volume":"14 12","pages":"2743"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10774853/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139418336","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}