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

Knowledge, Perception And Use Of Contraceptives Among Adolescents Attending Queens’ Secondary School In Enugu North, Nigeria
Authors:  Chidinma E. Israel1*, Kachisidinma C. Ugorji1 and Ezinwanne B. Chukwu1,2
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2024.137   |   Article Number: 51AC39A43
A major contributing factor to unwanted teenage pregnancy in Low Medium Income Countries (LMICs) is poor access to contraceptive services. When the sexual and reproductive health issues of adolescents are not prioritized, it can lead to an increased risk of agonizing transition to parenthood and early pregnancy, which can hinder education opportunities. This study... Continue here
Commentary Review On Trends And Emerging Challenges Of Tuberculosis And Drug Resistance
Authors:  Daniel Abigail Abi*, Al-mansur Sumayya, Reuben Biyama Chama, Magaji Ajik, Ajide Bukola Adeyoola, Emma-ekwealor Emmanuella, Ojukwu Chinonso Nnenna and Matthias Solomon Gamde
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2024.144   |   Article Number: D802AC3F1
Despite strides in tuberculosis (TB) control, including advancements in medication, the ongoing challenge of drug-resistant TB continues to complicate global efforts to combat this infectious disease. This review aims to analyse current global trends in TB incidence and prevalence, assess the scope and impact of drug-resistant TB, and identify the emerging... Continue here
Prevalence Of Bovine Tuberculosis In Cattle Slaughtered In Abattoirs In Taraba State, Nigeria
Authors:  Tochukwu Fortunetus Obialigwe*, Julius Olaniyi Aiyedun, Oladapo Oyedeji Oludairo, Elizabeth Tanimu, Iranyang Bazon Uko and Kingsley Chidinma Ekechukwu
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2025.147   |   Article Number: 8385252F2
Bovine tuberculosis is a serious zoonotic disease caused by Mycobacterium bovis and other members of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC). The disease affects mainly cattle but can also affect humans and other domestic and wild mammals. The disease poses serious health risks to humans and livestock. The study investigated the prevalence of bovine... Continue here
Risk Perceptions Regarding Rabies Among Dog Butchers And Dog Meat Consumers, And The Prevalence Of Rabies In Slaughtered Dogs In Southern Taraba State, Nigeria
Authors:  Tochukwu Fortunetus Obialigwe* To, Elizabeth Tanimu, Iranyang Bazon Uko, Philemon Felix and Kingsley Chidinma Ekechukwu
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2025.149   |   Article Number: 865338193
Rabies is a fatal zoonotic disease with significant public health implications, particularly in regions where the consumption and slaughter of dogs are culturally practised. Dog butchers and dog meat consumers in Southern Taraba State, Nigeria, are at high risk of exposure to rabies due to frequent contact with potentially infected animals. This study assessed the... Continue here
Core Barriers To Optimal Breastfeeding Practices Among Recently-delivered Mothers In Ibadan, Nigeria: A Mixed Study
Authors:  Florence F. Akingbesote, Olufunmilayo D. Adeyanju, Chizoma M. Ndikom, Margaret O. Akinwaare and Jonathan G. Joseph*
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2025.156   |   Article Number: 6E7959C21
Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is globally the most effective intervention for child survival and the topmost life-saving intervention for newborns. Yet, in Nigeria, only 29% of children are exclusively breastfed. WHO and UNICEF recommended initiation of breastfeeding within one hour of birth, EBF for the first six months of life and continued breastfeeding till up... Continue here
Bacteriological Evaluation Of Kunu Beverages Sold In University Communities Of Bokkos, Plateau State, Nigeria
Authors:  Musa Filibus Gugu*, Makwin Japhet Maram, Victor Ameh Adejoh, Akwashiki Ombugadu, Gotan Nelson Rotdung and Ishaku Titus Samchi
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2025.159   |   Article Number: 5615879A2
Kunu is a widely consumed indigenous non-alcoholic beverage in northern Nigeria, valued for its nutritional benefits, cultural significance, and economic importance. This study assessed the bacteriological quality of kunu, a traditional non-alcoholic fermented beverage, sold within the university communities of Bokkos Local Government Area, Plateau State, Nigeria.... Continue here
Assessing The Role Of Public-private Partnerships In Enhancing Supply Chain Efficiency For Antiretroviral Drug Distribution: Insights From Ten Selected Health Facilities In A State Of North Central Nigeria
Authors:  Kyahar, I. F.
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2025.150   |   Article Number: 80D35B873
Public-private partnerships (PPPs) play a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of HIV/AIDS supply chains in Nigeria. The key objective of the study was to assess the role of PPPs in enhancing supply chain efficiency for antiretroviral drug distribution using three key performance indicators (KPIs) in ten public health facilities within a... Continue here
The Role Of Positive Psychological Capital In The Mental Health Of Mental Health Professionals In Cameroon
Authors:  Justine Laure Menguene Mviena, Dieudonné Davy Ambassa and Fabien Memong Ndengue*
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2025.148   |   Article Number: 38D966914
It is recognised that mental health specialists practice in a difficult context marked by various problems, including stigmatisation and marginalisation of people with mental disorders. This context is also characterised by often inadequate mental health services, an insufficient number of specialists, a high workload and limited collaboration due to a lack of... Continue here
Human Papilloma Virus-induced Cervical Cancer In Nigeria: Epidemiology, Challenges, Prevention And Future Perspective
Authors:  Jephthah Yacham Bagayang, Kimbi Enoch Danbaki* and Ojule Inumanye
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2025.155   |   Article Number: CE6C202D1
Cervical cancer is the fourth prevalent cancer among women worldwide, and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection is recognised as a major risk factor for its development. Sub-Saharan Africa records the highest rates of cervical cancer globally, emerging as the predominant cause of mortality among women in 21 out of the 48 countries within the region. In Nigeria, the... Continue here
Impact Of Educational Interventions And/or Counselling On Self-medication Practices In Low- And Middle-income Countries: A Structured Literature Review
Authors:  Kehinde A. Ganiyu* and Abisoye S. Oyeyemi
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2025.157   |   Article Number: 75302E4E2
This study evaluated the impact of educational interventions and/or counselling on self-medication practices among individuals aged 18 and above in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) through a quantitative structured literature review (SLR). Evidence from LMICs indicates that such interventions may effectively address issues related to self-medication, but a... Continue here
Assessing The Impact Of Donor Procurement Guidelines On Local Sourcing Of Antiretrovirals And Antimalarials In Nigeria’s Health Sector
Authors:  Kyahar, I. F.
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2025.162   |   Article Number: B7F703B53
Access to essential medicines, particularly antiretrovirals (ARVs) and antimalarials, is fundamental to the control of HIV/AIDS and malaria in Nigeria. International donors such as the Global Fund and USAID have significantly supported the country’s health sector through funding and procurement of these commodities. However, donor procurement policies often... Continue here
Evaluation Of The Repellent Activity Of The Oil Extract Of Onion (allium Cepa, L.), Against Glossina Palpalis Gambiensis, (v.)
Authors:  Okposio, M. E.*, Dibal, D. M., Emere, M. C., Yilwa, V. M., Pagabeleguem, S., Bagayogo, A., Toe, A. I., Dao, N. D., Poda, B. A. and Dede, P. M.
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2025.163   |   Article Number: 2E08625E4
Transmission of African Trypanosomiasis is caused by the bites of the tsetse fly (Glossina) infected with microscopic parasites of the species Trypanosoma brucei, commonly in sub-Saharan Africa. The tsetse fly constitutes a major threat, and the disease poses a big socio-economic burden in sub-Saharan African countries. This study aimed to evaluate the repellent... Continue here
Assessment Of Ownership And Utilisation Of Long-lasting Insecticide-treated Nets Among Households In Kaiama Local Government Area, Kwara State, North-central, Nigeria
Authors:  Abdulmumin Ahmed K.*, Babatunde S. A., Ojo O. Y., Garba D., Popoola A. M., Adediran A. S., Ojeblenu F. and Abubakar M. J.
https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2025.164   |   Article Number: 428064505
Mosquito nets, most commonly in the form of long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (LLINs), are a central component of current global malaria control initiatives. Ownership rates remain low in many malaria-endemic regions or amongst particular groups in such regions. Malaria continues to be the leading cause of childhood mortality and morbidity despite government... Continue here

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