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Are Women In Low Income Setting Gaining Adequate Gestational Weight? A Prospective Cross Sectional Study In Urban Uganda | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Public Health | Nov,2016
Introduction: Pre-pregnancy weight and gestational weight gain (GWG) are important factors in both maternal and infant outcomes. Little information is available regarding prevalence of optimal GWG in relation to pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) in Uganda. This study aimed at determining the prevalence of inadequate, adequate and excessive GWG in
Geospatial Analysis Of Disease Distribution: A Record Of Federal Medical Center (fmc) Idi-aba, Abeokuta Ogun State, Nigeria | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Public Health | Nov,2016
The study investigated the importance of GIS in spatial analysis and the distribution of diseases in any community with a focus on the reports from federal medical centre (FMC) Idi-Aba in Abeokuta Ogun state, Nigeria. The study was aimed at: Identifying the different types of diseases; the diagnosis of the
Prevalence Of Sick Building Syndrome Symptoms Among Office Workers In Selected Buildings In Nairobi | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Public Health | Nov,2016
This study aimed to determine the prevalence of sick building syndrome symptoms among office workers in selected buildings in Nairobi. This cross-sectional study was conducted among 153 office workers from selected buildings in Nairobi. The SBS symptoms were assessed by using questionnaires. The study findings showed that the list prevalent
Determinants Of
Routine Vaccination Consumption By
Children Below Five Years In Kilungu Division, Makueni County (kenya) | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Public Health | Nov,2016
This study sought to investigate the factors influencing the utilization of immunization services among children under five in Kilungu Division. The study was instigated by drop-out rates for pentavalent vaccination which had surpassed the expected level of 10% and stood at 13%. The study was cross-sectional descriptive survey that
Hypertension And Its Comparative Prevalence Rates Amongst Adults In Umunneochi And Ikwuano Local Government Areas Of Abia State, Nigeria | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Public Health | Nov,2016
A comparative study of the prevalence rate of hypertension (PHT) and mean systolic blood (sBP) pressure between two Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Umunneochi and Ikwuano of Abia State of Nigeria, was undertaken. The sample for this study made up of 2146 patients, consisting of 1003 patients (286 males and
Prevalence Of Hiv Sero Positive Among Female Injecting Drug Users (fidus) In Nairobi County, Kenya | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Public Health | Nov,2016
Female injecting drug use (FIDU) is associated with rapid spread of HIV and other viral infections. Women who inject drugs have significant needs and face higher risks of diseases making them vulnerable to substance use disorder and HIV infection. The study was to determine the prevalence of HIV among females
Ways Ngos Should Support The Liberian Health System In The Post Ebola Era: The Economic Stabilization And Recovery Plan In Focus| Researchjournali's Journal Of Public Health | Nov,2016 super premium
This study explored the ways Non-Government Organizations should support Liberia’s health system so that it may benefit better from their presence and contribution and become more resilient. The main reason for the study is occasioned by the fact that the Liberian health system is weak as evidenced by the huge
Determinants Of Screening Patterns For Invasive Cervical Cancer Among Patients Attending Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Public Health | Nov,2016
Background: Early diagnosis and improved therapeutic interventions are the two-fold most acclaimed management options for cervical cancer. Screening patterns are different from developing countries, Kenya included where limited access to oncology screening facilities and stigma associated with cancer influence disease reporting and management. Objective: To examine the determinants of screening
Socioeconomic Factors Associated With Jigger Infestation Among Residents Of Mathioya Constituency, Muranga County, Kenya | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Public Health | Nov,2016
Objective: To establish the socio-economic factors influencing jigger infestation.
Design: Cross-sectional descriptive study.
Setting: Mathioya constituency,Kiiru
Subjects: 384 Adults and Children
Results:Tungiasis, otherwise known as jigger infestation is endemic to Africa and South America and is caused by a female sand flea. The purpose of the study was to establish socioeconomic risk
Psychology Of Africanness: Understanding Ubuntu Through A Death In An African Village - Matabeleland South Province - Zimbabwe | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Sociology | Nov,2016 premium
This paper will examine some of the epistemological issues that emerge in the context of discussing the relationship between Africanness, Ubuntu, death and Community Psychology. Most Africans have grown up in cultures that are intricately intertwined with the traditional religion of that ethnic group. These indigenous African religions vary in
