Jonah, Coretta M P
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Journal of public health in Africa
The gap in maternal health outcomes, access and utilization between the haves and have-nots continues to be a challenge globally despite improvements over the past decade. Though Ghana has experienced steady gains in maternal health access and utilization over the years, maternal outcomes, on the other hand, remain poor. In this regard, it is essen...
Nimi, Tazi Fraga, Sílvia Costa, Diogo Campos, Paulo Barros, Henrique
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Journal of public health in Africa
Information on the extent of violence against women is scarce in Angola. This study aims to estimate the prevalence of violence against pregnant women in Angola and to identify its sociodemographic determinants and effects on pregnancy outcomes. A cross-sectional study was conducted between December 2012 and February 2013, involving 995 women who d...
Ali, Ahmed Osman Ahmed Prins, Martin H
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Journal of public health in Africa
Although tuberculosis is a treatable disease, the high frequency of treatment default remains a challenge. The use of mobile phones structurally in a TB program has the potential to lower the frequency of default. However, it's impact on treatment outcome in Sudan has not yet been evaluated. The aim is to evaluate the potential use of cell phones f...
Meless, Guanga David Guinan, Jean-Claude Sangaré, Abou Dramane N'Guessan, Koffi Syvain Kouakou, Koffi Lazare Da-Danho, Viviane Datté, Atta Sebastien Nouaman, N'Zébo Marcellin Amangoua, Asse Marie Anita Samba, Mamadou
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Journal of public health in Africa
The objective of this cross-sectional study was to determine the type of care that can be achieved and the epidemiological profile of patients attending the 3 public dental practices in the Haut-Sassandra region, in Côte d'Ivoire. The data collection concerned socio-demographic characteristics, reason for consultation, oral hygiene, dental conditio...
Ndiaye, Mbouna Yanogo, Pauline Kiswendsida Sawadogo, Bernard Diallo, Fadima Antara, Simon Meda, Nicolas
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Journal of public health in Africa
According to the World Health Organization, multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) represents a major obstacle towards successful TB treatment and control. In Dakar, MDR-TB management began in 2010 with the strengthening of diagnostic resources. The objective of this study was to identify the factors associated with multidrug-resistant tuberculo...
Zhou, Danai T Maponga, Charles C Madhombiro, Munyaradzi Dube, Admire Mano, Runyararo Nyamhunga, Albert Machingura, Ian Manasa, Justen Hakim, James Chirenje, Z Mike
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Journal of public health in Africa
Low-and-middle-income countries (LMICs) have high disease burdens, necessitating increased research. However, LMIC research output constitutes only 2% of global total. To increase output, researchers must be capacitated. The University of Zimbabwe (UZ) and the University at Buffalo (UB), developed and implemented the AIDS International Research Tra...
Sackou, Julie K Tiadé, Marie L Hounsa, Annita A Malik, Simone K Coulibaly, Madikiny Desquith, Angèle A Kadjo, Florence K Agoua, Serge A Oga, Serge Kouadio, Luc K
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Journal of public health in Africa
Hypertension affects more than a quarter of the world adult population, with ruralurban disparities. In Cote d'Ivoire, the prevalence was 21.7% in 2005. The aim of this study was to determine factors associated with hypertension in a peri-urban community in Abidjan. A cross-sectional study was conducted at Anonkoi 3 a peri-urban area in Abidjan. Th...
Boutayeb, Abdesslam Lamlili, Mohamed Ouazza, Ahmed Abdu, Mohammed Azouagh, Nabil
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Journal of public health in Africa
Recognition of, and acting on, Social Determinants of Health is crucial for reducing health inequalities and territorial disparities and hence improving health of the whole population. Although Sudan was among the first countries which adopted a roadmap for Health in All Policies, health inequity remains an important challenge for health makers in ...
Magesa, Emmanuel Mitonga, Kabwebwe Honore Angula, Penehafo
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Journal of public health in Africa
Infants who are born with HIV/AIDS is still a public health concern in developing countries, especially in Sub Saharan Africa. In Namibia, it is estimated that the prevalence rate of HIV pregnant women is around 17.2%, makes it to be among the countries with the highest prevalence rates among HIV women in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Some improvement ...
Biemba, Godfrey Menda, Dhally M Siame, Yoram Sichinga, Karen Sichali Macleod, William
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Journal of public health in Africa
This paper reports on HIV related stigma based on results from an HIV legal environment assessment (LEA) within the Churches Health Association of Zambia HIV/AIDS program. We conducted 9 Focus Group Discussions and 20 Key Informant Interviews with key HIV/AIDS stakeholders that included representatives from network of Zambian people living with HIV...
