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Apr 2024 DOI 10.14302/issn.2692-5257.ijgp-24-5041
Nicholas MuendoCorresponding author
Introduction Globally, 36.7 million individuals live with HIV/AIDS, with 2.5 million new cases annually. Youth (14-25 years) account for 45% of these new infections. Those aged 15-24 years are less likely to be aware of their HIV status and engage in HIV care compared to older adults. This study exp…
Nov 2023 DOI 10.14302/issn.2693-1176.ijgh-21-3909
Yahya safariCorresponding author
Background & Objective Changing people’s attitude toward the environment is an important approach to the prevention of environmental damages. The present study aimed to evaluate environmentally responsible health-oriented behaviors in students. Materials and Methods This research was performed on 36…
Oct 2023 DOI 10.14302/issn.2575-1212.jvhc-23-4532
Sultan Abda NejaCorresponding author
Camels are a significant source of income for nomadic populations in many developing countries, including Ethiopia. Camels are well adapted to dry and semi-dry regions, providing income, food security, and transportation. However, camel production and productivity are constrained by infectious disea…
Mar 2023 DOI 10.14302/issn.2690-0904.ijoe-21-3884
Vajihe KeshaverzCorresponding author
Background and Purpose Public health problems are caused by the emergence of environmental pollution and infectious diseases, which have caused concern around the world. The public health threat affects the relationship between people. Population growth and associated pressures increase difficulties…
Nov 2022 DOI 10.14302/issn.2641-4538.jphi-22-4335
Cameron Y. S. LeeCorresponding author
It is estimated that over 47 million people use tobacco products, mostly in the form of combustible (smokable) tobacco cigarettes. Thirteen to 50% of smokers also use electronic cigarettes (also known as e-cigarettes or vaping). Use of tobacco is the primary preventable cause of death and risk facto…
Nov 2022 DOI 10.14302/issn.2641-4538.jphi-22-4332
Alisha GautamCorresponding author
Introduction Physical, psychological, and emotional growth are among the changes that define the adolescent stage. As compared to other age groups, adolescents are more vulnerable to sexual and reproductive health issues. Parents can become protective and influencing factors for their children to pr…
Oct 2022 DOI 10.14302/issn.2641-4538.jphi-22-4281
Maria NakachwaCorresponding author
Uganda still grapples with a high maternal mortality rates of 336 deaths per 100,000. Expectant mothers across the country lack awareness about the availability of antenatal care services; yet attendance of antenatal care services during pregnancy is crucial in protecting the health of women and unb…
May 2022 DOI 10.14302/issn.2641-4538.jphi-22-4185
Erigene RutayisireCorresponding author
This study aims to assess reproductive health knowledge and services utilization among adolescents from Rwamagana District. A community based cross-sectional study was carried out in Rwamagana district. A sample of 392 adolescent aged 15-19 participated in the study. Simple random sampling was used…
May 2022 DOI 10.14302/issn.2576-9383.jhhr-21-3994
Ravinder YadavCorresponding author
In this article the author reviews research on high risk factor of Human Immunodeficiency Virus in homosexuals and how lack of awareness & unprotected anal sex contribute substantially to new infections among this population. current HIV prevention efforts by providing insight into the patterns of I…
Dec 2021 DOI 10.14302/issn.2577-2279.ijha-21-4005
Musa Fadlelmula KhalidCorresponding author
Jazan University -Faculty of Medicine-Anatomy Department
During routine dissection of the right hand of a 52-year-old Asian descent male cadaver in the Department of Anatomy at Jazan University-Faculty of Medicine, we observed an anatomical variation of the ulnar nerve (UN). There was a trifurcation of the nerve in the ulnar tunnel proximal to the pisifor…
Nov 2021 DOI 10.14302/issn.2997-2108.jcc-21-3975
Mulusew Alemneh SinishawCorresponding author
Background Eighty five percent of cervical cancer occurrence in resource-poor countries. Contributing factors for these are inadequate knowledge about the disease, early initiation of sexual intercourse and multiple sexual partners. Early screening is an intervention in reduction of maternal deaths…
Jul 2021 DOI 10.14302/issn.2641-4538.jphi-21-3897
Pamela NanaCorresponding author
Interstate center in public health in Central Africa (CIESPAC)
Background Water-related diseases are water-related disorders of the body. They are a public health problem as they are responsible for 60% of infant mortality in our developing countries. There are few studies in South Cameroon on the subject. Overall Objective of this work was to study the explana…
Jul 2021 DOI 10.14302/issn.2835-2165.jfsh-20-3579
Shumi BedadaCorresponding author
Introduction Foodborne diseases are a major public health problem which predominantly affects infants and young children. Appropriate complementary food hygiene practice is very important to reduce the prevalence of foodborne illnesses. However, the information regarding this practice is not availab…
Feb 2021 DOI 10.14302/issn.2690-0904.ijoe-21-3727
Vajiheh KeshavarzCorresponding author
Background and Purpose Providing health care is the basic right of people(1). Diagnostic radiology is one of the main procedures in health care services and proper benefiting from this technology is brought only under well planning and management(1). Supervision of the available condition and its co…
Dec 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2644-1101.jhp-20-3637
Yanli HuangCorresponding author
How human understand and represent concepts is always a hot topic in cognitive psychology. According to the conceptual metaphor theory 12, understanding and representing abstract concepts rely on concrete concepts via metaphoric mappings. In this review, we discussed three core issues with the aim t…
Sep 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2381-862X.jwrh-20-3504
S. CHHABRACorresponding author
Background Induced abortions are globally sought, whether permitted, or not permitted. Community based information about abortion seeking by rural tribal women is scarce. Objectives Community based study was carried out to know the magnitude, profile, reasons, places, persons performing IA for rural…
Sep 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2692-1537.ijcv-20-3481
Shilpi GuptaCorresponding author
The indirect misuse of animals usually correlated to catastrophic consequences like the one we are facing now, novel coronavirus disease-19. However, the source of infection is not fully confirmed yet. But the finger of blame points to bats and pangolins. Hence, understanding and raising awareness a…
Aug 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2641-5526.jmid-20-3494
Salah I. KhederCorresponding author
Introduction Antimicrobial stewardship (ASP) is of the utmost importance as a way to optimize the use of antimicrobials to prevent the development of resistance and improve patient outcomes. So, it is worthwhile to assess the knowledge, attitude and awareness regarding antimicrobial stewardship in h…
May 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2692-1537.ijcv-20-3367
Ravinder YadavCorresponding author
We explore the global evidence of major health crisis potential impacts and the factors influencing the mental health outcomes among the population during the outbreak of COVID-19. Preparation measures for a COVID-19 focus on rapid quarantine of social isolation and economic concerns have risen meta…
Apr 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2474-7785.jarh-20-3301
Karisma AmjadCorresponding author
Bangladesh many older people spend their life in not only the unwell health but also in poverty which is major risk for the elderly population. This is especially true for older women, who suffer from various difficulties ensuing from prejudices to gender, widowhood and old age. Climate migrants sta…