Science Journal of Public Health

Volume 2, Issue 1, January 2014

  • Epidemiology of Acute Kidney Injury in Moroccan Medical Intensive Care Patients: A Regional Prospective, Observational Study

    Rhita Bennis Nechba, Moncif El M’barki Kadiri, Abdelhalim Mesfioui, Amine Ali Zeggwagh

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, January 2014
    Pages: 1-6
    Received: Sep. 25, 2013
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    Published: Nov. 30, 2013
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    Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the incidence, mortality and influencing factors for the development of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) at admission or during Intensive Care Unit (ICU) stay. Methods: We conducted a prospective, epidemiological survey, in ICU for two years and the data of 97 patients admitted to ICU for medical illness was analyzed. Patients with ... Show More
  • Assessing Hand Hygiene Practices in Schools Benefiting from the Ghana School Feeding Programme

    Isaac Monney, Oparebea Sussana Martinson, Abugbilla Matthew Asampana, Marfo Albert

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, January 2014
    Pages: 7-14
    Received: Nov. 21, 2013
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    Published: Dec. 20, 2013
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    Abstract: School Feeding Programmes have been shown to impact positively on nutritional status and cognition of school children as well as hunger and poverty alleviation. There is however, dearth of information regarding hand hygiene in schools benefiting from these programmes. This study assesses hand hygiene practices, barriers and compliance to proper han... Show More
  • Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of High Risk Populations on Louse- Borne Relapsing Fever in Bahir Dar City, North-West Ethiopia

    Mulat Yimer, Bayeh Abera, Wondemagegn Mulu, Belay Bezabih

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, January 2014
    Pages: 15-22
    Received: Oct. 16, 2013
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    Published: Dec. 20, 2013
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    Abstract: Background: Louse- borne relapsing fever (LBRF) is an acute febrile illness caused by Borrelia recurrentis (B. recurrentis). It is transmitted by body lice, Pediculus humanus corporis (P. humanus corporis). LBRF is more prevalent in high risk populations such as prisoners, street children and yekolotemaries (traditional students of the Ethiopian Or... Show More
  • Eating Behaviours of University Students in Southern Nigeria: An Evaluation of Sex Differences

    Judith Nmor, Kehi Harry Nwaka, Jephtha Christopher Nmor

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, January 2014
    Pages: 23-37
    Received: Nov. 17, 2013
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    Published: Dec. 20, 2013
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    Abstract: University students besides been the future nation builders, also represent the most viable population for education in the field of healthy lifestyles and eating habits. Although, eating habits are major determinate of health status, the eating habits of university students in Southern Nigeria has not been well documented. We aim to investigate th... Show More
  • Does Eating Behaviors among University Students in Nigeria Differ Based on Body Mass Index Differences

    Judith Nmor, Kehi Harry Nwaka, Jephtha Christopher Nmor

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, January 2014
    Pages: 38-46
    Received: Nov. 17, 2013
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    Published: Dec. 20, 2013
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    Abstract: Imbalance diet has health implications, thus understanding the correlates of dietary habits are essential. This study seeks to investigate the eating behaviors of university students in relation to body mass index differences with the view to determine the relationship between these habits and BMI status. Anthropometric measurements, eating behavio... Show More