Science Journal of Public Health

Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015

  • Situational Diagnosis of Mental and Functional Areas of Community-Dwelling Adults

    Veronica Benavides Pando, Martha Ornelas Contreras, Jose Rene Blanco Ornelas, Juan Francisco Aguirre Chavez, Maria Del Carmen Zueck Enriquez

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
    Pages: 1-5
    Received: Oct. 31, 2014
    Accepted: Dec. 06, 2014
    Published: Dec. 16, 2014
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    Abstract: A situational analysis of issues related to mental and functional areas of elderly residents of permanent stay of the city of Chihuahua was performed. It participated in the study 51 subjects, 30 women and 21 men, a battery of three scales were applied to assess cognitive aspects, emotional aspects and indicators related to the ability to perform a... Show More
  • Prevalence and Associated Factors of Home Delivery in Arbaminch Zuria District, Southern Ethiopia: Community Based Cross Sectional Study

    Gistane Ayele, Maralign Tilahune, Behailu Merdikyos, Worku Animaw, Wondimagegn Taye

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
    Pages: 6-9
    Received: Nov. 12, 2014
    Accepted: Nov. 28, 2014
    Published: Dec. 16, 2014
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    Abstract: Background፡ Maternal morbidity and mortality is a global health challenge and developing countries contribute about 99% of maternal death. In Ethiopia about 30% of all women death is related to pregnancy related causes and current maternal mortality ratio is 676 per 100,000 live births. However, a large proportion of these maternal deaths could be ... Show More
  • Assessment of Time of Sexual Initiation and Its Associated Factors among Students in Northwest Ethiopia

    Habtamu Mellie Bizuayehu, Direslgne Misker Abyu, Hailu Fekadu Demessie

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
    Pages: 10-18
    Received: Dec. 05, 2014
    Accepted: Dec. 17, 2014
    Published: Dec. 27, 2014
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    Abstract: Introduction: As many evidences showed, commencing sex at younger age was risk for acquiring HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and of experiencing unplanned Pregnancy due to practicing of it without plan/ not using protective materials. In North East Ethiopia, of half (51.3%) of youths initiated sex... Show More
  • The Sensitivity and Specificity of Mid-Upper Arm Circumference Compared to Body Mass Index in Screening Malnutrition of Adult HIV Patients taking ART; Evidence from Selected Facilities of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

    Tesfaye Abrhame, Jemal Haidar

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
    Pages: 19-24
    Received: May 29, 2014
    Accepted: Aug. 12, 2014
    Published: Dec. 29, 2014
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    Abstract: Introduction: For nutritional assessment of HIV-positive adults and adolescents, it is recommended to take Weight, Height and MUAC (for pregnant and lactating women and/or adults who cannot stand straight) in every contact, such measurements increase the waiting time and inconvenience(1). So that a simple and yet useful anthropometric measurement ... Show More
  • Epidemiology, Risk Factors, Type and Outcome of Stroke in Health Care Facilities of Lomé, Togo: A Prospective Study

    Komi Assogba, Mofou Belo, Ekué A. Folly, Kossivi M. Apetsè, Damelan Kombaté, Koumavi D. Ekouévi, Koffi A. A. Balogou, Eric K. Grunitzky

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
    Pages: 25-30
    Received: Dec. 10, 2014
    Accepted: Dec. 23, 2014
    Published: Jan. 04, 2015
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    Abstract: Background: Stroke is the leading cause of permanent disability acquired in the world. Aim: To study the epidemiological indices, risk factors and outcome of stroke. Subjects and Methods: It was a prospective study to collect epidemiological data, clinical presentation and outcome of stroke patients in 28 public and private health facilities in our... Show More
  • Performance of SO Bioline FK80 Test Kit in Diagnosis of Malaria at Adama Malaria Center, Southeast Oromia, Ethiopia

    Sena Bayisa, Tadesse Kebede, Gessessew Bugssa, Megbaru Alemu

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
    Pages: 31-36
    Received: Dec. 20, 2014
    Accepted: Jan. 04, 2015
    Published: Jan. 12, 2015
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    Abstract: Background: The use of RDT (Rapid diagnostic tests) for malaria offers the potential to extend accurate malaria diagnosis to areas where microscopy services are not available. Objective: To evaluate the performance of SD FK80 test kit for the diagnosis of malaria and assess the trend of malaria transmission in Adama Malaria Center, southeast Ethiop... Show More
  • Community Risk Perception on Healthcare Wastes in Hospitals and Health Centres of Eastern Ethiopia

    Tadesse Alemayehu, Alemayehu Worku, Nega Assefa

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
    Pages: 37-43
    Received: Nov. 27, 2014
    Accepted: Dec. 09, 2014
    Published: Jan. 14, 2015
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    Abstract: Background: Indiscriminate waste disposal by many healthcare facilities pose serious health hazard to the inhabitants in general and people living around health care facilities in particular. Human scavengers collecting second hand objects for reselling could be a channel for speading disease causing organisms. In addition, burning of wastes in sma... Show More
  • Comparative Study on Health Care System between Myanmar and China According to World Health Organization (WHO)’s Basic Health Blocks

    May Kyi Lwin, Mingjiang Xu, Xinhua Zhang

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
    Pages: 44-49
    Received: Dec. 20, 2014
    Accepted: Jan. 05, 2015
    Published: Jan. 14, 2015
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    Abstract: To compare the health system between Myanmar and China’s health system as the following ways- WHO describes these functions in terms of six components or building blocks: 1.services delivery, 2.health workforce, 3.health information, 4.access to essential medicines 5.health financing, 6.leadership or government. Data were collected publicly set of ... Show More
  • Unwanted Pregnancy and Associated Factors among Female Students of Madawalabu University Bale Zone, Oromia Region South East, Ethiopia

    Motuma Getachew Erena, Amene Abebe Kerbo

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
    Pages: 50-55
    Received: Sep. 01, 2014
    Accepted: Sep. 16, 2014
    Published: Jan. 23, 2015
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    Abstract: Globally as well as in the developing world unintended pregnancies are among the major social and health problems. In Ethiopia, 54% of pregnancies to girls under age 15 are unwanted. In some countries where accesses to safe and legal abortion services are restricted, unsafe abortion is the cause for more than 30% of maternal deaths. The aim of this... Show More
  • A Survey of Intestinal Parasitic Infections among Dega Ochollo Primary School Children, Ochollo, South Ethiopia

    Gessessew Bugssa, Berhe Dessalegn, Megbaru Alemu, Haile Desta, Tensay Kahsay

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
    Pages: 56-60
    Received: Dec. 25, 2014
    Accepted: Jan. 12, 2015
    Published: Jan. 26, 2015
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    Abstract: Background: Intestinal parasitic infections remain an important cause of morbidity and mortality in developing countries especially among pediatric. Objective: To determine the prevalence of S.mansoni and soil transmitted helminthes among Ochollo primary school students, Ochollo, southwest Ethiopia. Methods: A cross-sectional study design was emplo... Show More
  • HIV Positive Status Disclosure and Associated Factors among HIV Positive Adults in Axum Health Facilities, Tigray, Northern Ethiopia

    Haileselassie Berhane Alema, Worku Awoke Yalew, Melkamu Bedimo Beyene, Meresa Gebremedhin Woldu

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
    Pages: 61-66
    Received: Dec. 23, 2014
    Accepted: Jan. 12, 2015
    Published: Jan. 27, 2015
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    Abstract: Background: Disclosure of HIV positive status to sexual partners, friends or relatives is a main tool for prevention and care strategies. Significant proportions of HIV positive adults never disclose their HIV positive status. Identifying factors associated with disclosure is necessary to freely disclose of HIV positive status result to their sexua... Show More
  • Prevalence of Gender Based Violence and Associated Factors among Female Students of Menkorer High School in Debre Markos Town, Northwest Ethiopia

    Getachew Mullu, Ayu Gizachew, Desalegne Amare, Animut Alebel, Fasil Wagnew, Chalachew Tiruneh, Mulat Worku, Rhama Kediri, Sanbato Tamiru, Temesgen Demsie

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
    Pages: 67-74
    Received: Jan. 05, 2015
    Accepted: Jan. 14, 2015
    Published: Jan. 27, 2015
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    Abstract: Introduction: Gender based violence (GBV) is a common reproductive health problem especially in developing countries. It commonly occurs among women and young girls than men, and it has several sexual and reproductive health complications like STIs including HIV/AIDS, unwanted pregnancy, abortion and other complications. So, this research is done t... Show More
  • Comprehensive Pregnancy Knowledge Level among Out-of-School Youths in Wayu Tuka District, Western Ethiopia

    Gemechu Kejela, Kababa Temesgen

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
    Pages: 75-80
    Received: Jan. 06, 2015
    Accepted: Jan. 14, 2015
    Published: Jan. 28, 2015
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    Abstract: Background: Although there is a high awareness about pregnancy prevention methods among youth, in Ethiopia, the problems are still rampant which indicates lack of comprehensive knowledge about pregnancy among youths. So, having indepth and comprehensive knowledge about pregnancy and associated factors has a paramount importance. Objectives: the mai... Show More
  • Neurological Disorders Associated with Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccination- a Review

    Neetu Batra

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
    Pages: 81-86
    Received: Dec. 06, 2014
    Accepted: Jan. 11, 2015
    Published: Jan. 28, 2015
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    Abstract: Background: The safety of the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine has always been doubtful due to its side effects reported over time. Current criticism revolves around the fact that the trials were too small and did not follow up on children involved in the study for long enough periods to determine if there would be any potential hazards involved... Show More
  • Safe Delivery Service Utilization Five Years Preceding the Survey in Wayu Town, Western Ethiopia

    Kababa Temesgen Danusa, Gemechu Kejela Jilo

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
    Pages: 87-92
    Received: Jan. 05, 2015
    Accepted: Jan. 21, 2015
    Published: Jan. 30, 2015
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    Abstract: Background: High maternal mortality rate is one of the major public health concerns in developing countries including Ethiopia. Most of the deaths are caused by factors attributed to pregnancy and childbirth. In Ethiopia only about 10% of women delivered in health facility with wide regional variation. Objective: The main aim of this study was to a... Show More
  • Screening for Syphilis, HIV, and Hemoglobin during Pregnancy in Moshi Municipality, Tanzania: How is the Health System Performing (Short Communication)

    Johnson Katanga, Melina Mgongo, Tamara Hashim, Babill Stray-Pedersen, Sia E. Msuya

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
    Pages: 93-96
    Received: Dec. 30, 2014
    Accepted: Jan. 16, 2015
    Published: Feb. 01, 2015
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    Abstract: The aim of the study was to determine the proportion of pregnant women that was tested for HIV, syphilis and hemoglobin during routine antenatal care in Moshi municipality, Tanzania. A cross sectional study was conducted in October 2013 – March 2014. Pregnant women in their 3rd trimester who were attending for routine antenatal care at Pasua and Ma... Show More
  • Assessment of Sexual Harassment and Associated Factors among Grade 9-12 Female Students at Schools in Ambo District, Oromia National Regional State, Ethiopia

    Ejeta Eshetu

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
    Pages: 97-100
    Received: Jan. 10, 2015
    Accepted: Jan. 22, 2015
    Published: Feb. 02, 2015
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    Abstract: Research question: What is the prevalence of the sexual harassment and various factors influencing it in school? Setting: Secondary and preparatory school of Ambo district. Study Design: Institutional based cross-sectional study design with qualitative study design. Participant: All female students from grade nine to twelve found in Ambo Secondary ... Show More
  • Exposure Assessment of Magnetic Field in Dwellings with Built-in Transformers in Bulgaria

    Tsvetelina Shalamanova, Michel Israel, Mihaela Ivanova, Victoria Zaryabova

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
    Pages: 101-106
    Received: Nov. 27, 2014
    Accepted: Jan. 10, 2015
    Published: Feb. 02, 2015
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    Abstract: An exposure assessment study was performed within a sample of apartment buildings with built-in transformer rooms located throughout the Sofia city. This study was a part of the International project TRANSEXPO which goal was to find the epidemiologic association between extremely low frequency magnetic fields (ELF-MF) and childhood leukemia. The ex... Show More
  • Coping Strategy of Women with HIV-AIDS: Influence of Care-Giving, Family Social Attitude, and Effective Communication

    Regina Udobong, Ndifreke Udonwa, Okon Charles, Promise Adat, Rose Udonwa

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
    Pages: 107-113
    Received: Oct. 15, 2014
    Accepted: Jan. 22, 2015
    Published: Feb. 02, 2015
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    Abstract: This study investigated the relationship between family support and coping strategy of women living with HIV/AIDS in the outpatients and the Heart to Heart Units of University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar. A 24-item questionnaire was administered to female health care providers. Also Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and In-depth Interview / Ke... Show More
  • Healthcare Waste Management: What do the Health Workers in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital Know and Practice

    Emmanuel Chukwunonye Azuike, Echendu Dolly Adinma, Simeon Achunam Nwabueze, Ebele Dabeluchukwu Azuike, Victor Ahoma Mbanuzuru, Uzoamaka Ugochinyere Epundu, Kenechukwu Grace Enwonwu, Nkiru Ifeoma Chikezie, Chioma Chetachukwu Ajator, Emeka Michael Onebunne, Darlington Chukwudinma Obi

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
    Pages: 114-118
    Received: Nov. 15, 2014
    Accepted: Jan. 15, 2015
    Published: Feb. 02, 2015
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    Abstract: Introduction: Healthcare waste is any solid or liquid waste that is generated in the diagnosis, treatment or immunization of human beings or animals, in research pertaining thereto, or in production or testing of biologicals. Mismanagement of healthcare waste poses risks to people and the environment. Improving the standards of healthcare waste man... Show More
  • Childhood under-Nutrition and SES Gradient in India – Myth or Reality

    Moumita Mukherjee

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
    Pages: 119-137
    Received: Dec. 24, 2014
    Accepted: Jan. 14, 2015
    Published: Feb. 02, 2015
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    Abstract: The paper tries to explore whether SES gradient exists in childhood under-nutrition in India since, in spite of sound economic growth and poverty reduction, the under-nutrition prevalence is not declining so much. The paper uses different secondary data sources to analyze the issue. It uses data for fifteen major Indian states and looks at the patt... Show More
  • Disaster Preparedness in Nepal: Insights and Observations from Literature and Field Work

    Karvinen Ikali

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
    Pages: 138-142
    Received: Jan. 11, 2015
    Accepted: Jan. 29, 2015
    Published: Feb. 06, 2015
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    Abstract: Nepal is one of the poorest countries in the world and due to historical and geographical reasons it is vulnerable to various emergencies and disasters. The aim of this research was to find out how the research literature describes the disaster preparedness and emergency response in Nepal and how one can observe them in the chosen daily context in ... Show More
  • Determinants of Long Acting Contraceptive Use among Reproductive Age Women in Ethiopia: Evidence from EDHS 2011

    Alemayehu Shimeka Teferra, Abebach Asmamaw Wondifraw

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
    Pages: 143-149
    Received: Dec. 28, 2014
    Accepted: Jan. 15, 2015
    Published: Feb. 06, 2015
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    Abstract: Introduction: Promotion and utilization of effective and convenient family planning methods in countries with high birth rates and limited resources have a potential to improve maternal and child health. These could reduce the costs of achieving millennium development goals. However, the contribution of long acting contraceptives both female and ma... Show More