Science Journal of Public Health

Volume 1, Issue 3, July 2013

  • Environmental Factors Associated with Acute Diarrhea among Children Under Five Years of Age in Derashe District, Southern Ethiopia

    Wanzahun Godana, Bezatu Mengiste

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, July 2013
    Pages: 119-124
    Received: Jun. 03, 2013
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    Published: Jun. 20, 2013
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    Abstract: Background: Diarrhea alone kills more children than AIDS, malaria, and measles combined. Knowing the determinants of a disease enables us to design an effective intervention. Objective: To identify the factors associated with acute diarrhea among Children less than five Years of Age in Derashe district, south Ethiopia. Methods: A community based un... Show More
  • Prevalence of HIV/AIDS and its Associated Factors among Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) Service Users in Jinka Town Health Institutions, South Omo Zone, South Ethiopia

    Wanzahun Godana, Abraham Atta

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, July 2013
    Pages: 125-130
    Received: Jun. 12, 2013
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    Published: Jul. 10, 2013
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    Abstract: Background: According to the latest figures of the United Nations Agency for International Development/World Health Organizations (UNAIDS/WHO) 2007 AIDS Epidemic Update, an estimated 33.2 million people are living with Human Immune deficiency Virus (HIV). There was only 34% coverage for prevention of mother to child transmission. Of the estimated 2... Show More
  • Prevalence of Manifest Hypermetropia in Primary School Children of Gaza City

    Abuimara Amer, Tarshawi Mohammed

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, July 2013
    Pages: 131-134
    Received: Jun. 16, 2013
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    Published: Jul. 20, 2013
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    Abstract: Research question: what is the prevalence of manifest hypermetropia in primary school children (6 – 11 years ) of Gaza city? Objective: to study the prevalence of manifest hypermetropia in primary school children of Gaza city . Study design: cross sectional. Setting: schools of Gaza city –Palestine Participants: school children aged 6 – 11 years s... Show More
  • The Occurrence of Childhood Diarhea and Its Home Management among Mothers of Under-Five Years Children in Arba Minch Zuria, Southern Ethiopia

    Shikur Mohammed, Dessalegn Tamiru

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, July 2013
    Pages: 135-140
    Received: Jun. 30, 2013
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    Published: Jul. 20, 2013
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    Abstract: Introduction: In Ethiopia the prevalence of diarrhea morbidity is more common in rural than in urban areas. To address this problem, interventions have been going on based on the guidelines. There is no study that assessed whether the management of childhood diarrhea is according to the guideline or not. Therefore, the aim of this study was to asse... Show More
  • Burden of Non-Communicable Diseases among Geriatric Nigerians in a Rural Hospital in Resource-Constrained Setting of Eastern Nigeria

    Gabriel Uche Pascal Iloh, Agwu Nkwa Amadi, Abali Chuku

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, July 2013
    Pages: 141-146
    Received: May 25, 2013
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    Published: Jul. 30, 2013
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    Abstract: Background: Globally, there is an emerging increase in the population of elder citizens. Despite the process of natural aging, elderly population in addition suffers acute and chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) which are often neglected. Aim: This study was aimed at describing the burden (prevalence and pattern) of non-communicable diseases a... Show More
  • Bioethics Applied Health: Internationalist Perspective

    Maria Lucia de Moura Costa

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, July 2013
    Pages: 147-155
    Received: Jun. 01, 2013
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    Published: Jul. 30, 2013
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    Abstract: This study was based on a discussion about the ethics and bioethics in Brazil and othercountries, where we chose a bibliography of the publications from national and international, publications.
  • Determinants of Perceived Health Care Provider Empathy at Public and Private Hospitals in Central Ethiopia

    Tayue Tateke, Mirkuzie Woldie, Shimeles Ololo

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, July 2013
    Pages: 156-164
    Received: Jul. 05, 2013
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    Published: Aug. 10, 2013
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    Abstract: Introduction:Though being truly empathic with the patient in health service provision is challenging, it is a powerful and efficient communication tool when used appropriately. It is valuable for healthcare providers and receivers if patients perceived the healthcare providers understand the values, ideas and feelings of their patients. Therefore, ... Show More