Journal of Public Health and Diseases

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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ISSUE (Vol.2 (1) - April 30th, 2019)

Prevalence Of Malaria Infection Among Persons Seeking Treatment From Private Drug Retailers In North Central Nigeria

Authors: Otuu, C. A.*, Eke, S. S., Omalu, I. C. J., Hassan, S. C., Udeh, E. O. and Urama, A. C.

https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2019.022 | Article Number: FFB184781

Malaria is a fatal insect-borne tropical disease that continues to pose public health challenges in Nigeria. This study was carried out to assess the prevalence of malaria infection among persons seeking treatment from private sector drug outlets and Proprietary and Patent Medicine Vendors (PVMs). Rapid diagnostic tests and microscopy were carried out to examine... Continue here

Low Awareness And Misconceptions Of Immature Mosquito Stages Hinders Community Participation In Integrated Vector Management In Malindi, Kenya

Authors: Kibe, L. W.*, Habluetzel, A., Kamau, A., Gachigi, J. K., Mwangangi, J. M., Mutero, C. M. and Mbogo, C. M.

https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2018.020 | Article Number: 5A38F1C62

Understanding community perceptions of the significance, feasibility and utility of managing mosquito larvae and preventing breeding sites is important to developing strategies for improving implementation of larval control. The objective of this study was to explore community perceptions of mosquitoes and suggest ways of enhancing community based larval control.... Continue here

Prevalence Of Plasmodium Falciparum In Symptomatic And Asymptomatic Children In Minna, North Central Nigeria

Authors: Yamman, U. H.*#,, Omalu, I. C. J.#,, Abubakar, A.#,, Yamman, U. H.*#, Omalu, I. C. J.1#, Abubakar, A.2#, Abolarinwa, S. O.1 and Eke, S. S.

https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2019.027 | Article Number: C15052393

The prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum in asymptomatic children and its association with symptomatic malaria cases was assessed in a cohort of children from Minna, Nigeria. A total of 220 children aged 6 months to 17 years were recruited from the community and healthcare facilities. Thick and thin films of the blood samples were prepared and the parasite density... Continue here

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