American Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Volume 4, Issue 2, June 2023

  • Typhoid Fever Preventive Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Among Food Handlers in Mettu University Students’ Cafeteria, Southwest Ethiopia, 2022: Mixed Method

    Melese Workneh Fego, Engedawerk Tilahun

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, June 2023
    Pages: 35-42
    Received: 20 January 2023
    Accepted: 21 June 2023
    Published: 6 July 2023
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    Abstract: Background: Typhoid Fever is a group of diseases reported as food borne illness. Food handlers are a person who directly engages and comes into contact with foods. Lack of knowledge, poor food handling practices and negative attitudes are the major risk factors for typhoid fever. The study was conducted to identify level of knowledge, attitude and ... Show More
  • Research Article

    Effects of Combined Aerobic and Resistance Exercise on Health-Related Fitness in Sedentary Overweight Middle–Aged Men

    Bizimana Jean-Berchmans*, Ndikumasabo Josias, Ngayimbesha Adrien, Barres Fousséni Ismaël El-Mansour

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, June 2023
    Pages: 43-49
    Received: 11 May 2023
    Accepted: 20 June 2023
    Published: 6 July 2023
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajnhs.20230402.12
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    Abstract: Objective: Regular physical activity improves health-related fitness. However, the influence of different types of exercise has not been widely analyzed. The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of combined exercise (aerobic exercise and muscle strengthening) on physical capacity, lipid and cardiovascular profiles in overweight middle-aged ... Show More
  • Association Between Caregivers’ Socio-Demographic Factors and Missed Opportunities for Measles Vaccination in Kajiado, Kenya

    Samson Thuo, Isaac Okeyo

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, June 2023
    Pages: 50-56
    Received: 4 November 2022
    Accepted: 22 November 2022
    Published: 11 July 2023
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    Abstract: Immunization is regarded as one of the most important achievements of public health. Immunization coverage in children in Kenya is about 88%. Regional disparities however exist and these are mediated by provider, system and client related factors. The aim of this study was to investigate factors associated with missed opportunities for measles vacc... Show More