Journal of Health and Environmental Research

Volume 4, Issue 1, March 2018

  • Gender Variation on the Perception of Climate Change Impact on Human Health in Moba Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Nigeria

    Biola Badmos, Henry Sawyerr, Gabriel Salako, Atinuke Oyewumi, Adeolu Adedotun, Oluwasogo Olalubi, Olabisi Badmos

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 1, March 2018
    Pages: 1-9
    Received: Dec. 07, 2017
    Accepted: Dec. 26, 2017
    Published: Feb. 26, 2018
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    Abstract: This study investigated the influence of gender (sex) on the view of people towards the impact climate change on human health in south-west Nigeria. Data were collected by means of semi-structured questionnaire from impartial sampled males and females in Moba Local Government Area of Ekiti state, Nigeria. Using descriptive statistics and chi-square... Show More
  • Ameliorative Effect of Ascorbic Acid and Hibiscus sabdariffa on Cement Kiln Dust-induced Erythrocyte Osmotic Fragility and Lipid Peroxidation in Wistar Rats

    Umosen Angela Jecinta, Onyeyili Patrick Azubuike, Adenkola Adeshina Yahaya, Rabo Jude Samani

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 1, March 2018
    Pages: 10-15
    Received: Jan. 09, 2018
    Accepted: Feb. 01, 2018
    Published: Feb. 26, 2018
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    Abstract: The present study evaluated the toxic effects of exposure of cement kiln dust, an environmental toxicant on erythrocyte fragility, lipid peroxidation and the ameliorative effect of ascorbic acid and Hibiscus sabdariffa in wistar rats. Thirty six adult male wistar rats divided into six groups of six rats each were used for the study. Rats in group I... Show More
  • Geographical Distribution of Visceral Leishmaniasis Among Children in Dhamar Governorate, Yemen

    Abdulhakim Ali Mohammed Al-Selwi, Ahmed Hamood Alshehari, Mohamed Abdulhadi Albahloly

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 1, March 2018
    Pages: 16-20
    Received: Jul. 07, 2017
    Accepted: Jul. 18, 2017
    Published: Mar. 06, 2018
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    Abstract: This is a retrospective study to describe the geographical distribution of visceral leishmaniasis among children in Dhamar governorate, Yemen and to assess the outcomes of the chemotherapeutic management. It was conducted at Al -Wahdah University Hospital, Mabar, Dhamar governorate from April 2015 to March 2016. The study population were all the pa... Show More
  • Environmental Assessment and Evaluation of Anthropogenic Impacts on Sulaibikhat Bay Tidal Flat Area, Kuwait

    Mohamed El-Anbaawy, Ahmed Abdelhalim, Deadan Al Ajmi, Mohammad Al Sarawi

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 1, March 2018
    Pages: 21-34
    Received: Jan. 09, 2018
    Accepted: Feb. 01, 2018
    Published: Mar. 08, 2018
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    Abstract: Sulaibikhat Bay is situated along the northern coastline of Kuwait. It occupies the southwestern part of Kuwait Bay, between latitudes 29° 19ʺ and 29° 24ʺ north and longitudes 47° 50ʺ and 47° 55ʺ east, and covers a total area of about 45 km2. The lagoon bay is a shallow (7-8 m) tide-dominated embayment with a very soft muddy flat basin. It has a si... Show More
  • Antibiotic Susceptibility Profile of Bacteria Isolated from Door Handles of University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

    Augustine Brian Odigie, Frederick Osaro Ekhaise, Paul Ikechukwu Orjiakor, Eze Chibuzor Nwadibe, Odeyemi Adebowale Toba, Odoh Chuks Kenneth

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 1, March 2018
    Pages: 35-41
    Received: Jan. 06, 2018
    Accepted: Feb. 16, 2018
    Published: Mar. 23, 2018
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    Abstract: In recent times, surfaces of hospital environment, constantly exposed to activities of patients and health-care workers, have been identified as potential routes for horizontal dissemination of drug resistant microorganisms of public health significance. This study was conducted to investigate the antibiotic resistance profile of bacteria isolated ... Show More