Central African Journal of Public Health

Volume 4, Issue 3, June 2018

  • Insomnia in Pregnancy: Prevalence and Predisposing Factors in a Developing Country

    Dada Mobolaji Usman, Aduloju Olusola Peter, Akintayo Akinyemi, Obadeji Adetunji, Oluwole Lateef Olutoyin

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, June 2018
    Pages: 65-68
    Received: Apr. 09, 2018
    Accepted: Apr. 26, 2018
    Published: May 17, 2018
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    Abstract: This study aimed at determining the prevalence as well as correlates of insomnia among pregnant women attending the antenatal clinic of a tertiary health centre in a developing country. Insomnia was assessed using the insomnia severity index among 237 consecutive women attending the Antenatal clinic of Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital. Othe... Show More
  • Illness Remission: Anathema to Compliance with Hypertensive Therapy

    Joel Olayiwola Faronbi, Ayodele Feyi Ojo, Alinane Linda Nyondo Mipando

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, June 2018
    Pages: 69-75
    Received: Jun. 02, 2018
    Accepted: Jun. 28, 2018
    Published: Aug. 04, 2018
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    Abstract: Background: Hypertension is a chronic and persisting illness that can be difficult to treat. The success of management of hypertension depends on adherence to the treatment regimen. The objective of this study was to explore barriers and facilitators to compliance with hypertensive drug treatment among patients in Nigeria. Method: Twenty hypertensi... Show More
  • Patient’s Perception on Factors for Choice of Healthcare Delivery at Public Hospitals in Dodoma City

    Steven Lee Mwaseba, Emmanuel Simon Mwang’onda, Mafuru Solomi Juma

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, June 2018
    Pages: 76-80
    Received: Jun. 06, 2018
    Accepted: Jul. 09, 2018
    Published: Aug. 04, 2018
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    Abstract: Globally health is regarded as a human capital and thus healthcare delivery is treated as of crucial importance to all communities. Both non-price and price factors play a significant role in determining the patient’s choice for healthcare delivery providers. Recently public hospitals have shown to face fairly growing community expectations, though... Show More
  • Recent Examination for Assessing Epidemiological Status of Schistosoma Mansoni in Plaine Orety, Urban Area of Libreville, Gabon, Central Africa

    Rodrigue Mintsa Nguema, Bertrand Mve Ondo, Modeste Mabika Mamfoumbi, Aubin Armel Koumba, Marielle Karine Bouyou Akotet, Maryvonne Kombila

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, June 2018
    Pages: 81-85
    Received: Feb. 08, 2018
    Accepted: Mar. 01, 2018
    Published: Aug. 09, 2018
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    Abstract: Schistosoma mansoni epidemiology is very uncertain in Gabon despite its wide distribution in Sub-Saharan African whereas knowledge of schistosomiasis endemicity setting has important implications for the national policy controls. To date only two cases of S. mansoni were diagnosed by the Department of Parasitology-Mycology (DPM), Libreville-Gabon b... Show More
  • HIV / AIDS Epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Current Level of Key Indicators and Projection by 2030

    Jack Hyyombo Tambwe Kokolomami, Patrick Kalambayi Kayembe

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, June 2018
    Pages: 86-94
    Received: Jul. 04, 2018
    Accepted: Jul. 17, 2018
    Published: Aug. 14, 2018
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    Abstract: Since 2015, the Democratic Republic of Congo has subscribed to the global goal of eliminating HIV / AIDS as a major public health problem by 2030. However, there is a lack of evidence on the current level of key indicators of the epidemic in the country. In another hand, no study has yet explored the extent to which the country could meet the 2030 ... Show More