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

Financial Burden Of Households On The Treatment Of Malaria In Southern Nigeria
Authors:  Yusuf, A. Wasiu*, Fawole, O. Oluseyi and Yusuf, A. Sulaiman
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2019.031   |   Article Number: 0A9008B62
The number of deaths attributed to malaria is highest in Nigeria when compared with other countries of the world. This study estimated the monetary expenditure of households in Southern Nigeria in the treatment of malaria as well as the income forgone as a result of incapacitation due to the ailment. The study employed the cost-of-illness approach to estimate the... Continue here
The Effect Of Hike In Food Price On Non-communicable Diseases: The Impact Of Under-nutrition
Authors:  Osunsanmi Olugbemi Olushola*, Adewole Olajumoke Adesola, Abdulraheem Hajarah Oyindamola and Soyemi Toluwalashe Sogbenga
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2021.104   |   Article Number: 8E2B43411
Over the past one year, there has been a drastic increase in the price of food globally particularly in developing countries like Nigeria owing to the country’s high inflation rate, the Covid-19 pandemic, border closure, insecurity, poor storage facilities and other various socio-political reasons. This article evaluated the increase in price of food over... Continue here
A Review Of Endemicity And Control Strategies Against Lymphatic Filariasis In Nigeria
Authors:  Luka, J., Okeke, P., Ombugadu, A. and Yina, G. I.*
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2021.101   |   Article Number: F137B8D42
Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) is a neglected tropical disease (NTDs) that persists in developing countries causing disability through disfiguration with great economic repercussions. In Nigeria, LF is transmitted by female mosquitoes and caused by nematode, Wuchereria bancrofti. The vectors of LF, anopheles and culex mosquitoes, are widespread across rural and urban... Continue here
Factors That Influence Women's Choice Of Place Of Delivery In Koza, Mai'adua Local Government Area Of Katsina State
Authors:  Bulus Inusa*, Afoi B Barry, Nasa G. Yashi, Joseph Jonathan Gimba, Samuel Godwin Atayi and Obidigbo Amaka
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2021.112   |   Article Number: 2A2690DE1
In sub-Saharan African countries, less than 50% of women do not have the opportunity to be attended to by skilled personnel during child birth. The study aimed to assess the factors that influence women's choice of place of delivery in Koza, Mai'adua Local Government Area of Katsina State. This study employed a descriptive cross-sectional survey design... Continue here
Predictors For Uptake Of Tetanus Toxoid Vaccination During Pregnancy Among Women Of Reproductive Age In Tanzania: An Analysis Of Data From The 2015-16 Tanzania Demographic And Health Survey And Malaria Indicators Survey
Authors:  Maximilian Biyemo Tungaraza* and Fabiola Vincent Moshi
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2021.107   |   Article Number: 0EA751372
Uptake of TT vaccine among pregnant women is still low in Tanzania, although Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children (MoHCDGEC) recommend all women to receive at least five TT doses in their reproductive life and at least two doses during pregnancy. Little is known about the predictors of TT uptake during pregnancy among women of... Continue here
An Overview Of Insecticide Usage And Resistance Of Insect Vector To Insecticide: An Implication To Public Health
Authors:  Okeke, P., Luka, J. and Yina, G. I.*
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2021.109   |   Article Number: 0F3F254D1
Insecticides are highly effective when optimally implemented and crop damage from insect pest infestations and diseases transmitted by insect vectors often result in serious consequences, warranting the need to use insecticides.  The main strategy for the elimination of insect vectors is the use of chemical insecticides. Since its discovery, chemical... Continue here
Resistant Status And Intensity Of Resistance Of Anopheles Gambiae Sensu Lato To Pyrethroid And Organophosphate In Lafia, Nasarawa State Nigeria
Authors:  Luka, J., Yina, G. I.* and Okeke, P.
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2021.111   |   Article Number: 19CF832D2
Monitoring and understanding the trend and dynamics of insecticide resistance are key to devising efficient control strategies. This study was carried out to investigate the resistance status of Anopheles gambiae sl mosquitoes in Lafia, Nasarawa State Nigeria to three pyrethroid (deltamethrin, Alphacypermethrin and permethrin) with concentration of 12.5... Continue here
Knowledge, Attitude And Perception Of People Infected With Human Onchocerciasis In Endemic Areas Of Delta State, Nigeria
Authors:  Onojafe, J.o., Egwunyenga, A. O.* and Eke,s. S.
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2021.113   |   Article Number: 2A2C367F3
Onchocerciasis is one of the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Nigeria. The rate of spread of tropical diseases to higher altitudes is on the increase, due to climate change and global warming. This is why this research was conducted to determine knowledge, attitude and perception of those suffering from human onchocerciasis in reported endemic communities of... Continue here
Assessment Of Patient Satisfaction With Pharmaceutical Services In Two Tertiary Health Facilities In Rivers State, Nigeria
Authors:  Bagbi B. M.*, Okonu A. I. and Mgbahurike A. A.
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2022.116   |   Article Number: C5C5890B1
Patient satisfaction measurements are necessary to evaluate the quality of care given to patients within a healthcare facility. Healthcare facilities in Africa are faced with numerous challenges such as lack of human and financial resources which can lead to inadequate provision of healthcare to patients. This study aims to assess the level of patient satisfaction... Continue here
Susceptibility And Resistance Status Of Malaria Vectors In Five Selected Communities Of Emohua Lga, Rivers State
Authors:  Woke, Vivian Chinasa*, Inyama, Petrus Uchenna, Aribodor, Denis N., Ebere, Nwabueze, Omalu, Innocent Chukwuemeka James and Eke, Samuel Sunday
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2022.114   |   Article Number: B181D5E92
: Malaria is one of the public health problems in many parts of Nigeria. To effectively implement malaria control program, baseline studies of mosquito species abundance and their susceptibility status to insecticides is required. The aim of the study was to determine the susceptibility and resistance status of indoor malaria vectors in five communities of Emohua... Continue here
Socioeconomic And Cultural Factors Driving Human Immunodeficiency Virus Epidemic Among Female Sex Workers In Akwa-ibom (south-south) And Benue (north-central) States Of Nigeria
Authors:  Ejiofor Christopher Agbo, Uchejeso Mark Obeta*, Akudo Ikpeazu, Green Kalada, Chukwuebuka Ejeckam, Moses Okpara, Bassey Orji and Ugochukwu Onyeonoro
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2022.118   |   Article Number: 293EF9D21
This study was aimed at finding out the socioeconomic and cultural factors driving Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection (HIV) epidemics among Female Sex Workers (FSW) in South-south (Akwa-Ibom) and North-central (Benue) States where the infection prevalence is high in Nigeria. A standardized survey instrument was used in multistage cluster sampling approach in... Continue here
Prevalence And Intensity Of Hookworm Infection In Relation To Anaemia Among Primary School Pupils In Lafia Rural Areas
Authors:  Luka, J., Okeke, P., Ombugadu, A. and Yina, G. I.*
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2021.110   |   Article Number: D0C63AA42
The study was carried out between March to September 2020 to determine the prevalence and intensity of hookworm infection in relation to anaemia among primary school children in Lafia rural areas of Nasarawa State namely Musha, Alawagana, Duglu and Azuba. Four primary schools were randomly selected from the locality and a total of 560 faecal and 69 blood samples... Continue here
Prevalence And Characterization Of Salmonella Typhi Isolated From Internally Displaced Persons In Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
Authors:  Olufunke Olufunmilola Olorundare*, Grace Mebi Ayanbimpe, Noel Denaan Dawang and Nnaemeka Emmanuel Nnadi
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2022.122   |   Article Number: 0727C28A1
Salmonella typhi, is estimated to cause 21.6 million illnesses and 216,000 deaths. The plight of displaced persons has in recent times become a formidable problem of global significance and implication. This work was aimed at isolating and characterizing S. typhi from two internally displaced camps in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. A total of 183 stool samples were... Continue here
Urinary Schistosomiasis And Associated Microbial Infections Among Pre-school Aged And School-aged Children In Ipogun, Nigeria
Authors:  Oniya Mobolanle Oladipo*, Adewole Toluwalase Tejumade and Afolabi Olajide Joseph
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2023.124   |   Article Number: D3EF5C301
Urinary schistosomiasis is a parasitic infection caused by digenean trematode. In Nigeria, Schistosoma haematobium has been incriminated as the cause of urinary schistosomiasis infection and has been reported from different parts of the country with high prevalence especially in Ondo State. Endemicity in Ipogun village is over two decades due to cultural beliefs... Continue here
Prevalence And Management Of Neonatal Jaundice In A Hospital, Jos-nigeria
Authors:  Nkereuwem Sunday Etukudoh, Uchejeso Mark Obeta*, Mabweh John Garang, Obiora Reginald Ejinaka, Imoh Ibanga and Tompe Akawu Kuruyang
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2023.125   |   Article Number: 01A208292
Neonatal jaundice (hyperbilirubinemia) is one of the most common conditions that require medical attention in neonates. The medical condition is because of the imbalance between bilirubin production and its excretion. The accumulation of serum bilirubin in excess, elevates the values of bilirubin in neonates up to a high concentration as noted in the medical... Continue here
Availability And Capacity Of Nutrition Units In Primary Health Centers In Sokoto State, North Western Nigeria
Authors:  Balarabe Adamu Isah* and Elizabeth Enene Inoh
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2023.126   |   Article Number: 9D6F08C23
A cross sectional descriptive study was carried out in Primary Health Centers (PHCs) in Sokoto State to assess the availability of nutritional units in primary health care facilities in the state and their capacities. The target for the study were the in-charge of the sampled PHCs and nutrition units of the PHCs. The study PHCs were selected using the cluster... Continue here
Perception And Utilization Of Partograph Among Midwives Across Selected Health Care Facilities In Abuja Metropolis, Abuja: A Comparative Study
Authors:  Sample Daughter, Joseph, Jonathan Gimba*, Ishaku, Longman Toroh, Ashim, Lois Kasham, Labesa, Vera and Zango, Abigail Zidyep
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2023.132   |   Article Number: CB765A861
Currently, countries are uniting behind a new target to accelerate the decline of maternal mortality rate (MMR) by 2030. SDG 3 encompasses this target of reducing the global MMR to less than 70 per 100 000 births, with no country having MMR more than twice global average. One of the key requirements for averting MMR is provision of care by skilled birth attendant... Continue here
Covid-19 Prevention And Health Promotion For The Whole Community
Authors:  Mohammed, M.* and Umar, A. Y.
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2023.131   |   Article Number: F1BFB0EF2
As our understanding of Covid-19 has grown, numerous techniques for preventing its spread have emerged. Scholars and practitioners in public health have focused on four important Covid-19 prevention strategies: behavioural, technical, biomedical, and structural/community-level interventions. Recent material in these areas provides an overview of current Covid-19... Continue here
Evaluation Of Mpox Surveillance System In Nigeria: A Sub-national Analysis
Authors:  Azibadighi Walter*, Ogelemen Malachi Emakitor, Samuel Terungwa Abaya, Dayo Olufemi Akanbi, Utibe Efre Etim, Kevin Dofwah Nuhu, Ayodele A. Feyisara, Bio Belu Abaye, Chioma Dan-nwafor, Abiodun Egwuenu, Segun Bello and Adeniyi Francis Fagbamigbe
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2024.141   |   Article Number: B7E9B6FE1
An effective sub-national disease surveillance system contributes significantly to early detection, prevention and control of reemerging diseases such as Mpox. Nigeria recorded its first recognized Mpox outbreak in 2017 highlighting the resurgence of the disease in West Africa thirty-nine years after the eradication of smallpox. Despite reporting cases since 2017,... Continue here
Knowledge And Misconceptions On Cervical Cancer And Its Prevention Among Female Undergraduates In Sa’adu Zungur University, Bauchi State, Nigeria
Authors:  Abdulbaqi Alhaji Magaji, Ibrahim Musa Moi, Yahaya Mohammed Katagum, Shuaibu Suleiman, Rashidat Oluwabukola Owolabi, Nurudeen Aliyu, Ibrahim Umar Aliyu, Oladele Hanafi, Maryam Dahiru Umar and Abuhuraira Ado Musa*
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2024.142   |   Article Number: 28A60DFD2
Cervical cancer is a significant public health concern, particularly among young women. The study aims to assess the level of knowledge and misconceptions about cervical cancer and its prevention among female undergraduate students of Sa'adu Zungur University Bauchi. A descriptive cross-sectional design was adopted. The study targeted 103 participants from the... Continue here

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