Science Journal of Public Health

Volume 6, Issue 3, May 2018

  • The International Health Regulations (2005): State of Implementation in Côte D'Ivoire in 2011

    Traoré Youssouf, Coulibaly Amed, Coulibaly Daouda, Ekra Kouadio Daniel, N’Guessan Kouakou Christophe, Koutouan Mayet Guy Georges, Agbo Kouadio Serge, Dagnan N’Cho Simplice

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, May 2018
    Pages: 66-74
    Received: Feb. 25, 2018
    Accepted: Mar. 24, 2018
    Published: Apr. 12, 2018
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    Abstract: Côte d'Ivoire has decided to implement the International Health Regulations (IHR) (2005), which came into effect in June 2007. However, after a period of 5 years without the actual start, several observations have found deficiencies in the application of this legal instrument binding law. In collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), a... Show More
  • Impacts of a National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Use in China: A Multi-Center Retrospective Study

    Lidao Bao, Gaowa Sharen, Sha Li, Xianhua Ren, Ruilian Ma

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, May 2018
    Pages: 75-81
    Received: May 10, 2018
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    Published: May 10, 2018
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    Abstract: This study retrospectively analyzed antimicrobial prescription and concomitant economic outcomes in 28 Chinese state-owned hospitals before and after the intervention introduced by the Action Plan. The outcomes of national intervention were evaluated by analyzing statistics collected before and after the Action Plan which came into effect as of Jul... Show More
  • Uterine Rupture Secondary to Placenta Percreta on Previa: A Case Report of Successful Management by Caesarian Hysterectomy

    Dawit Sereke, Habte Hailemelekot, Abduselam Hagos, Elias Teages Adgoy

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, May 2018
    Pages: 82-85
    Received: Apr. 12, 2018
    Accepted: May 08, 2018
    Published: May 31, 2018
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    Abstract: Background: Placenta accreta is a general term used to describe the clinical condition when part of the placenta, or the entire placenta, invades and is inseparable from the uterine wall. Its incidence is growing due to the rising rate of cesarean sections and advanced maternal age on delivery. It is becoming the foremost cause of obstetric hemorrh... Show More
  • Literature Review on Tongue Pressure of Healthy Japanese

    Keiji Tabuchi, Kensuke Norikoshi, Toshio Kobayashi

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, May 2018
    Pages: 86-90
    Received: Jun. 20, 2018
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    Published: Jun. 21, 2018
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    Abstract: The tongue plays an important role in speaking, eating, and drinking while making complicated movements in the oral cavity. By measuring tongue pressure, it is possible to infer the extent of tongue function. In the previous study, there were several papers on tongue pressure which examined subjects by disease, such as symptoms of temporomandibular... Show More
  • Understanding Parents’ Mistakes in Insulin Doses for Hyperglycaemia Treatment

    Wala’a Barifah, Bill Davey, Vince Bruno

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, May 2018
    Pages: 91-99
    Received: Jun. 20, 2018
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    Published: Jun. 21, 2018
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    Abstract: This study focuses on how parents make mistakes when administering insulin doses in treating hyperglycemia in their T1D diabetic children. This research employed a qualitative approach, conducting 58 semi-structured, in-depth interviews with 37 Saudi Arabian and Australian parents with T1D children, and 20 combined health professionals and company ... Show More
  • Stress Conditions and Mental Health Status of International Students Studying in Japan

    Meixuan Song, Keiji Tabuchi, Toshio Kobayashi

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, May 2018
    Pages: 100-105
    Received: Jun. 25, 2018
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    Published: Jun. 26, 2018
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    Abstract: In recent years, as international students studying at universities are increasing in Japan, so maintaining mental health of them living in unfamiliar countries is an important issue. The purpose of this research was to clarify the situation of stress and the condition of mental health among international students. We conducted a self-check questio... Show More