Journal of Public Health and Diseases

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JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND DISEASES
Integrity Research Journals

ISSN: 2705-2214
Model: Open Access/Peer Reviewed
DOI: 10.31248/JPHD
Start Year: 2018
Email: jphd@integrityresjournals.org

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JPHD Articles

Economic Burden Of Households Affected By Cancer Among Patients Attending Jos University Teaching Hospital, Plateau State, Nigeria
Authors:  Gaji, Luka Dung, Ijeoma Okoronkwo, Salamatu Ishaku*, Anthonia Chinweuba, Emmanuel Oyedele and Monica Abua
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2020.065   |   Article Number: 9DEA0C6E2
The economic burden of cancer is very high; health care providers need to provide quality cost-effective care that will shorten the stay of patients in the hospital and reduce the frequency of visit to health facilities. This study provides information about the economic burden of households affected by cancer among patients attending Jos University Teaching... Continue here
Expression Of Some Resistant Genes On Six Elizabethkingia Spp. Strains Isolated In Vietnam
Authors:  Hieu Duc Nguyen,, Son Thai Nguyen,, Van Thi Thu Ha, Minh Ngoc Nghiem and Thuy Thi Bich Vo*
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2020.063   |   Article Number: 52D5D5523
This study focused on the assessment of the multiantibiotic-resistance and gene expression associated with multi-drug resistance in Elizabethkingia. Six Elizabethkingia spp. strains were isolated from patient samples, and the antibiotic-resistance of the six isolates with all 14 tested antibiotics was confirmed. MacConkey subculture and 16S rRNA sequencing were... Continue here
Appraisal Of The Payment Coping Mechanism Of Households Affected By Cancer Among Patients Attending Jos University Teaching Hospital, Plateau State, Nigeria
Authors:  Gaji, Luka Dung, Ijeoma Okoronkwo, Salamatu Ishaku*, Anthonia Chinweuba, Ijeoma Ilo, Martha Ya’u and Miriam Nyiri Gyang
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2020.066   |   Article Number: B22A9EF74
Cancer is a major public health issue that has impoverishing effects on households. This study assessed the payment coping mechanism of households affected by cancer among patients attending Jos University Teaching Hospital, Plateau State, Nigeria. This is a descriptive cross-sectional survey involving 179 cancer patients attending Jos University Teaching... Continue here
Monkeypox Virus- Identification And Significance As A Preparedness To Enhance Public Health
Authors:  Abdullahi Aborode Tunde* and Hafsat Olateju Alabere
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2020.067   |   Article Number: 8BE86B7C1
Monkeypox virus is a linear double-stranded DNA virus that belongs to the family Poxviridae of the genus Orthopoxvirus. This study provides information about identification, incidence and prevalence rate and aetiopathogenesis of the monkeypox virus in Africa and also the study of its epidemiology on human is well explained. However, the study gives details about... Continue here
Determinants Of Geospatial Distribution Of Parasitaemia Among Patients Infected With Plasmodium Falciparum Malaria In Ondo State, Southwest, Nigeria
Authors:  Omoya Funmilola Oluyemi* and Odetunde Elizabeth Toyin
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2020.059   |   Article Number: F6A1A9242
: Malaria is a disease caused by Plasmodium parasites which is transmitted by female Anopheles mosquitoes. It remains one of the most deadly diseases globally and especially in the tropical nations of the world. In the clinical setting, the level of parasitaemia is useful as one of the criteria in defining “severe Plasmodium falciparum malaria” and to... Continue here
Sero-prevalence Of Plasmodium Falciparum And Plasmodium Malariae Among Hiv-positive Patients In Jos, Plateau State, North-central Nigeria
Authors:  Inyama, P. U.*, Omalu, I. C. J., Eke, S. S., Okoro, P. and Adeniyi, K.
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2020.069   |   Article Number: 330786EF3
Malaria is a leading cause of disease burden in Nigeria, although surprisingly few contemporary, age-stratified data exist on malaria epidemiology in the country. Transmission of Plasmodium falciparum and P. Malariae among HIV –infected individuals was studied in Jos, Central Nigeria to ascertain the prevalence of malaria and HIV infection with a specific... Continue here
Knowledge, Perception And Precautions Of The Lebanese Population Regarding The Novel Coronavirus Outbreak: A Cross-sectional Study Between 18 And 22 March 2020
Authors:  Ahmad Halawi, Mohamad Ghazal, Hassan Cherry*, Pierre Abi Hanna and Mirna N. Chahine
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2020.080   |   Article Number: 3152AD2C4
In the middle of the novel coronavirus pandemic, controlling the outbreak is the global priority. Many features, such as rate and mode of transmission make the containment of the virus harder comparing with other coronaviruses. Evaluating the knowledge, perception and precautions taken by the Lebanese population is crucial in controlling the outbreak and guiding... Continue here
Spironolactone-digoxin Synergizes Gynecomastia: A Case Report
Authors:  S. M. Biradar*, B. Kohima, K. Purnagopinath, Sanjeev N. Bentoor, L. S. Patil and V. Vijayakumari
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2020.056   |   Article Number: E57E205E1
Gynecomastia refers to a proliferation of breast tissue in the males that causes imbalances in estrogen and androgen levels, resulting in increased or unopposed estrogen action on breast tissue, where underlying aetiology might be physiological or pathological. Approximately 10 to 25% cases of gynecomastia are in associated with drugs. There are many drugs... Continue here
Sociodemographic And Risk Factors Of Cervical Cancer Among Female Staff Of Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
Authors:  Kingsley C. Anochiwa, Christopher S. Oyamienlen*, Eunice A. Nwoke, Evangeline T. Oparaocha, Mazi E. C. Ejikem, Emmanuel Nwanya, Ikenna E. Okoroafor and Christian Onyemereze
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2020.082   |   Article Number: 64D5B3872
This study examines the sociodemographic and risk factors for cervical cancer among female staff of Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, Imo State Nigeria. It is a descriptive cross-sectional survey which was conducted among 400 female staff using predesigned semi-structured questionnaires. The sampling technique adopted was systematic sampling technique. Data analyses... Continue here
A Spotlight The Zimbabwe National Health Policy (2016-2020)
Authors:  Takudzwa Bakasa
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2020.061   |   Article Number: 8F510E9F1
This study examines the national health strategy employed by the Zimbabwean government for the period 2016-2020. The study is structured in a manner that it provides a conceptualisation of the issues under discussion then probes into the situation under which the strategy was adopted, the priority areas identified by the strategy in conjunction with the... Continue here
Correlates Of Tobacco Smoking Among Residents Of An Urban Community In Northern Nigeria
Authors:  Jibo A. M.*, Rumah M. A., Owolabi L. F. and Sameer Khan
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2020.092   |   Article Number: CD59317C2
Smoking is a public health problem that is a significant risk factor for heart attacks, strokes, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases and cancers. Smoking accounts for one in every five deaths among men and one in every 20 deaths among women globally. World health organization (WHO) has estimated that about 1.3 billion people smoke worldwide, and the vast... Continue here
A Review On The State Of Abattoirs In Nigeria During Covid-19 Pandemic Era: Potential Threats And Public Health Interventions
Authors:  Kayode Abraham Olawuyi, Seyi Samson Enitan, Richard Yomi Akele, Surajudeen Alim Junaid, Idris Nasir Abdullahi, Godwin Ovie Avwioro, Grace Eleojo Itodo, Ovye Engom Godiya Alaba, Emmanuel Ileoma and Comfort Bosede Enitan
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2020.095   |   Article Number: 241F44881
The Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) is an emerging zoonotic disease with global impact. Different intervention measures have been rolled out to flatten the curve, however the unhygienic conditions of abattoirs in Nigeria may be a perfect breeding ground for the novel coronavirus, hence could pose a threat to public health. The severe acute respiratory syndrome... Continue here
Prevalence Of Allergens Of Atopic Asthma At Square Hospitals Limited, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Authors:  Fairoze Masuda Akther and Hamida Khanum*
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2020.098   |   Article Number: 21DEB6392
Asthma is one of the major substantial public health problems, caused by both the genetic and the environmental factors (allergens and air pollution). Here, the prevalence of allergens of atopic asthma was investigated and carried out at Square Hospitals Limited., Dhaka from November 2019 to July 2020. The study group consisted of 168 asthmatic subjects who... Continue here
Statistical Simulations Of Infectious Diseases In Southwestern Nigeria (a Case Study Of Ekiti And Oyo State)
Authors:  Abimbola K. Adigun* and Olaniran J. Matthew
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2020.088   |   Article Number: E30173731
This study adopts Markov chain to simulate some infectious diseases in two States (Ekiti and Oyo) of southwestern Nigeria, to describe the situations where the outcome of infectious diseases depends only on the outcome of the previous cases of the diseases. The next state of the process depends only on the present state, not on the preceding states. The main... Continue here
Coping Mechanisms Among Patients With Diabetes Mellitus (type 1 & 2) In University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria
Authors:  Joseph, Jonathan Gimba*, Olagunju, Adeleke Vincent, Inusa Bulus, Salamatu Ishaku, Toroh, Longman Ishaku and Ephraim, Obadiah Dyages
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2021.099   |   Article Number: 29D05CE52
Data on coping mechanism of patients with diabetes mellitus (type I and II) are important yet lacking in developing countries like Nigeria, and particularly in southwest Nigeria. Diabetes mellitus (DM), one of the leading Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) has a major impact on both the diagnosed individual and the public health system, hence the present study. The... Continue here
Transmission, Entry And Pattern Of Infection Of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (sars-cov-2)
Authors:  Gabriel Ilerioluwa Oke*, Archibong Bassey, Precious Fadele, Melody Okereke and Omoniyi Wasiu Abiodun
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2020.081   |   Article Number: 330354CD1
Ever since the first case of SARS-CoV-2 infection was detected, the World Health Organization (WHO) has been working intimately with clinicians and other health care workers to provide care for affected COVID-19 patients. Transmission of the virus occurs through the spread of respiratory and salivary droplets from persons to persons. It is expected that an... Continue here
Helminth Infections In Children In Anza-ihugh, Vandeikya Local Government Area Of Benue State, Central Nigeria
Authors:  Okeke, P., Luka, J., Ombugadu, A. and Yina, G. I.*
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2021.100   |   Article Number: 69A91A3A2
This study was carried out to examine the prevalence of helminth infection among children in Anza-Ihugh village in Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. A total of two hundred and fifty (250) faecal samples were collected, 128 of the samples were from primary school children while the remaining 122 samples were from children not attending school... Continue here
An Unusually Large Uterine Fibroid: A Case Report Of Nulliparous With Giant Uterine Fibroid Removed 8 Years After It Was Noticed
Authors:  Omotayo, Ramon Sunday*, Logo, Abayomi, Akinsowon, Olusegun Reuben and Omotayo, Sade Elizabeth
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2021.102   |   Article Number: 580020001
The case is that of a 40 year old nulliparous who presented with progressive abdominal swelling, bilateral leg swelling, easy fullness and weight loss. She was married but husband had abandoned her because of this problem. Abdomen was massively distended without clinical signs of ascites. Ultrasound scan revealed abdominopelvic mass with features of uterine... Continue here
The Value Of Early Hemodynamic Parameters In Neonates With Septic Shock
Authors:  Kizito Uzoma Ndugbu* and Elsie Chizoba Madukwe
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2020.090   |   Article Number: E311B4B02
This study aims at determining the value, if any, of hemodynamic parameters in early septic shock incidence among the neonatal population. Eighty-two neonates with septic shock were divided into “survivors” and “non-survivors” according to their survival status within 4 weeks (28-days). The differences in stroke volume (SV), cardiac output... Continue here
Natural Radionuclides And Ions Concentrations In Water And Sediments Around Iron-smelting Industry In Ikirun, Osun-state, Nigeria
Authors:  Aderonke A. Okoya*, Adeniyi S. Oginni and Olarike F. Awofisayo
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2021.103   |   Article Number: 5C75D6931
Natural radionuclides pose a threat to the environment, because of the radioactivity they undergo.  Water is said to be the sink of all pollutants including radionuclides and water pollution is a serious challenge due to the direct link between the adequacy of good quality water and the state of public health. The concentrations of uranium-238, thorium-232... Continue here

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