{"title":"Health needs assessment of urban areas and the key interventions: A case study of Nairobi City County","authors":"W. K. Martha, O. Collince","doi":"10.5897/jphe2022.1389","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5897/jphe2022.1389","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16885,"journal":{"name":"Journal of public health and epidemiology","volume":"50 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139591007","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
E. U. Chrisantus, Tambe Joshua, A. T. Elvis, N. N. Claudia, M. S. Claudine, Orock-Benim Vanessa Tabe, Pandong Feguem Mirabelle, S. N. Dickson
{"title":"COVID-19 vaccine uptake among healthcare workers in the Limbe Health district of Cameroon","authors":"E. U. Chrisantus, Tambe Joshua, A. T. Elvis, N. N. Claudia, M. S. Claudine, Orock-Benim Vanessa Tabe, Pandong Feguem Mirabelle, S. N. Dickson","doi":"10.5897/jphe2023.1457","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5897/jphe2023.1457","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16885,"journal":{"name":"Journal of public health and epidemiology","volume":"425 18","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140472801","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ndiaye Mbayang, Ibra Diallo Amadou, B. A. Idrissa, Faly Ba Mouhamadou, Bintou Diongue Fatoumata, Faye Adama
{"title":"Factors associated with tuberculosis among people who inject drugs (IDUs) in Senegal in 2022","authors":"Ndiaye Mbayang, Ibra Diallo Amadou, B. A. Idrissa, Faly Ba Mouhamadou, Bintou Diongue Fatoumata, Faye Adama","doi":"10.5897/jphe2023.1478","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5897/jphe2023.1478","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16885,"journal":{"name":"Journal of public health and epidemiology","volume":"25 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139590936","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
E. U. Chrisantus, Tabe Orock-Benem Vanessa, M. S. Claudine, N. N. Claudia, Donald T. Nangue Franck, Z. D. Syveline, M. M. Myra, Ekeme Malika
{"title":"Prevalence and determinants of repeat pregnancy among adolescent girls in selected health areas of the Limbe Health District of Cameroon: A community-based cross-sectional study","authors":"E. U. Chrisantus, Tabe Orock-Benem Vanessa, M. S. Claudine, N. N. Claudia, Donald T. Nangue Franck, Z. D. Syveline, M. M. Myra, Ekeme Malika","doi":"10.5897/jphe2023.1476","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5897/jphe2023.1476","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16885,"journal":{"name":"Journal of public health and epidemiology","volume":"38 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139591101","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Saint Calvaire Henri Diemer, J. D. D. Longo, S. Woromogo, R. Doyama-Woza, Emmanuel Fandema, Gresenguet Gerard
Suppression of viral load and its maintenance are necessary for reducing morbidity and mortality linked to HIV infection. The present study aims to investigate the factors associated with viral load rebound in adults receiving antiretroviral treatment. The study was conducted in two outpatient treatment centers (CTAs) in Bangui. This cross-sectional analytical study was conducted from August 1 to 31, 2023. The study population comprised people living with HIV, followed by the two CTAs. This includes people living with HIV aged 18 and over, with at least two viral load results, the first of which is suppressed and who have agreed to participate in the study. The data were collected using an individual questionnaire designed and previously tested for clarity and length and through patient records. A total of 458 people living with HIV on antiretroviral treatment were enrolled in the study. The average age of our population was 42 years (±9). Among the 458 participants with a suppressed viral load, 78(17%) experienced a virological rebound. The main factors associated with the rebound in viral load were transport difficulties, poor compliance with treatment, and a poor perception of the concept of suppressed viral load. This study revealed that the poor perception of viral load and transport difficulties were associated with the rebound. Efforts must be made by the National AIDS Control Program to scale up the multi-month dispensation of antiretrovirals. Each clinic should put in place an adherence-improving self-management strategy system. Finally, the quality of the messages to be provided to patients must be improved to avoid confusion.
{"title":"Factors associated with viral suppression and rebound in adult HIV patients on antiretroviral therapy","authors":"Saint Calvaire Henri Diemer, J. D. D. Longo, S. Woromogo, R. Doyama-Woza, Emmanuel Fandema, Gresenguet Gerard","doi":"10.5897/jphe2023.1475","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5897/jphe2023.1475","url":null,"abstract":"Suppression of viral load and its maintenance are necessary for reducing morbidity and mortality linked to HIV infection. The present study aims to investigate the factors associated with viral load rebound in adults receiving antiretroviral treatment. The study was conducted in two outpatient treatment centers (CTAs) in Bangui. This cross-sectional analytical study was conducted from August 1 to 31, 2023. The study population comprised people living with HIV, followed by the two CTAs. This includes people living with HIV aged 18 and over, with at least two viral load results, the first of which is suppressed and who have agreed to participate in the study. The data were collected using an individual questionnaire designed and previously tested for clarity and length and through patient records. A total of 458 people living with HIV on antiretroviral treatment were enrolled in the study. The average age of our population was 42 years (±9). Among the 458 participants with a suppressed viral load, 78(17%) experienced a virological rebound. The main factors associated with the rebound in viral load were transport difficulties, poor compliance with treatment, and a poor perception of the concept of suppressed viral load. This study revealed that the poor perception of viral load and transport difficulties were associated with the rebound. Efforts must be made by the National AIDS Control Program to scale up the multi-month dispensation of antiretrovirals. Each clinic should put in place an adherence-improving self-management strategy system. Finally, the quality of the messages to be provided to patients must be improved to avoid confusion.","PeriodicalId":16885,"journal":{"name":"Journal of public health and epidemiology","volume":"115 39","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139135219","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shella Nkafu Tanze, Wambo Andre Gaetan Simo, Eyong Eta Divine Enoru, Nicholas Tendongfor
The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of sexual dysfunction, associated factors, quality of life and health seeking habit of males in the Buea Health District (BHD). A community-based cross-sectional study was carried out on sexually active males. Sexual dysfunction and quality of life were assessed using the International Index for Erectile Function (IIEF) and the Sexual Quality of Life Scale-Male (SQOL-M) questionnaire for psychological effect, respectively. The health seeking habits of participants was also assessed. The data were analysed using IBM SPSS Statistics (Version 26). The prevalence of sexual dysfunction was 18%. Erectile dysfunction (48%) was the most reported, whereas premature ejaculation (3.1%) was the least prevalent. Poor intercourse satisfaction and orgasmic dysfunction were linked to masturbation, whereas smoking, anxiety, and age above 50 were associated to poor erectile dysfunction. There was a significant association between all types of sexual dysfunction and the quality of life. For the health seeking habits, 45.7% of the participants sought traditional medication, 40% medical care, and 11.4% roadside medication. Male sexual dysfunction is prevalent in all its forms in the BHD, and it is affected by both life style and demographic factors. The perceived SQOL of affected males is poor and they exhibit different health seeking habits.
本研究旨在确定布埃亚卫生区（Buea Health District，BHD）男性性功能障碍的发病率、相关因素、生活质量和求医习惯。该研究以社区为基础，对性生活活跃的男性进行了横断面研究。性功能障碍和生活质量分别使用国际勃起功能指数（IIEF）和男性性生活质量量表（SQOL-M）问卷进行心理影响评估。此外，还对参与者的求医习惯进行了评估。数据使用 IBM SPSS 统计软件（26 版）进行分析。性功能障碍的发病率为 18%。勃起功能障碍（48%）的报告率最高，而早泄（3.1%）的报告率最低。性交满意度差和性高潮功能障碍与手淫有关，而吸烟、焦虑和 50 岁以上则与勃起功能障碍有关。所有类型的性功能障碍都与生活质量有明显的关联。在求医习惯方面，45.7%的参与者寻求传统药物治疗，40%寻求医疗护理，11.4%寻求路边药物治疗。男性性功能障碍在 BHD 地区以各种形式普遍存在，并受到生活方式和人口因素的影响。受影响男性的 SQOL 感知较差，他们表现出不同的求医习惯。
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Myra M. Mande, Malika Ekeme, Chrisantus E. Ukah, Claudine M. Shei, Syveline Z. Dang, S. Atanga
Teenage pregnancy is a significant public health concern in many low-and middle-income countries, including Cameroon. It leads to adverse health outcomes for both the mother and child, as well as social, economic, and educational challenges. Little is known about teenage pregnancy in the Limbe Health District. This study aimed to address this gap by determining the prevalence of teenage pregnancy, identifying the determinants, and assessing the knowledge of teenagers on teenage pregnancy. This was a community-based cross-sectional study carried out in selected health areas of the Limbe Health District from February to May 2023 among 394 teenagers. A multistage sampling technique was used to enroll participants. A Structured questionnaire was used to collect data. The data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences Version 26. The mean age of the participants was 15.5±2.6. Of the 394 teenagers, 167 (42.4%) were within the age group 17-19 years and 358 (90.9%) were single. Less than half, 190 (48.2%) had attended secondary school and 317 (80.5%) were Christian. The prevalence of teenage pregnancy was 56.1% (95%CI: 51.2%-61.0%). The proportion of teenagers with good knowledge of teenage pregnancy was 59.1% (95%CI: 54.3%-64.0%). Factors found associated with teenage pregnancy were: age group (AOR=2.5 [95%CI:1.3-4.9], p=0.007), marital status (AOR=6.3 [95%CI:2.3-17.4], p<0.001), keeping late nights/night clubbing (AOR=2.4[95%CI:1.3-4.2], p=0.003), Sexually abused in the past (AOR=2.1[95%CI:1.2-37], p=0.008), and being free to leave and come home at any time (AOR=3.6 [95%CI:1.9-6.7], p<0.001). Regarding the consequences of teenage pregnancy, 158(40.1%) reported being rejected by their parents as a result of the pregnancy, and 198(50.3%) dropped out of school as a result of teenage pregnancy. Also, 134(31.0%) were reported with health issues as a result of teenage pregnancy. Teenage pregnancy prevalence was high in this study. Healthcare workers and parents of teens girls need to employ a collaborative approach to remedy the situation in the locality.
{"title":"Prevalence, determinants, and consequences of teenage pregnancy on teenage girls in selected health areas of the Limbe Health District in Cameroon","authors":"Myra M. Mande, Malika Ekeme, Chrisantus E. Ukah, Claudine M. Shei, Syveline Z. Dang, S. Atanga","doi":"10.5897/jphe2023.1472","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5897/jphe2023.1472","url":null,"abstract":"Teenage pregnancy is a significant public health concern in many low-and middle-income countries, including Cameroon. It leads to adverse health outcomes for both the mother and child, as well as social, economic, and educational challenges. Little is known about teenage pregnancy in the Limbe Health District. This study aimed to address this gap by determining the prevalence of teenage pregnancy, identifying the determinants, and assessing the knowledge of teenagers on teenage pregnancy. This was a community-based cross-sectional study carried out in selected health areas of the Limbe Health District from February to May 2023 among 394 teenagers. A multistage sampling technique was used to enroll participants. A Structured questionnaire was used to collect data. The data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences Version 26. The mean age of the participants was 15.5±2.6. Of the 394 teenagers, 167 (42.4%) were within the age group 17-19 years and 358 (90.9%) were single. Less than half, 190 (48.2%) had attended secondary school and 317 (80.5%) were Christian. The prevalence of teenage pregnancy was 56.1% (95%CI: 51.2%-61.0%). The proportion of teenagers with good knowledge of teenage pregnancy was 59.1% (95%CI: 54.3%-64.0%). Factors found associated with teenage pregnancy were: age group (AOR=2.5 [95%CI:1.3-4.9], p=0.007), marital status (AOR=6.3 [95%CI:2.3-17.4], p<0.001), keeping late nights/night clubbing (AOR=2.4[95%CI:1.3-4.2], p=0.003), Sexually abused in the past (AOR=2.1[95%CI:1.2-37], p=0.008), and being free to leave and come home at any time (AOR=3.6 [95%CI:1.9-6.7], p<0.001). Regarding the consequences of teenage pregnancy, 158(40.1%) reported being rejected by their parents as a result of the pregnancy, and 198(50.3%) dropped out of school as a result of teenage pregnancy. Also, 134(31.0%) were reported with health issues as a result of teenage pregnancy. Teenage pregnancy prevalence was high in this study. Healthcare workers and parents of teens girls need to employ a collaborative approach to remedy the situation in the locality.","PeriodicalId":16885,"journal":{"name":"Journal of public health and epidemiology","volume":" 401","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139136821","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jing Liu, Namit Choudhari, Brooke Yost, Benjamin G. Jacob
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{"title":"Employing an Eigenfunction Eigendecomposition algorithm to cartographically and statistically delineate traffic-related carbon monoxide pollution in Hillsborough County, Florida","authors":"Jing Liu, Namit Choudhari, Brooke Yost, Benjamin G. Jacob","doi":"10.5897/jphe2023.1461","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5897/jphe2023.1461","url":null,"abstract":".","PeriodicalId":16885,"journal":{"name":"Journal of public health and epidemiology","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139207747","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lum Niba Loveline, Austin Chi Njiawah, Kenneth Navti Lifoter
{"title":"Association between adiposity indices and hypertension in an urban population of adults in the north west region of Cameroon","authors":"Lum Niba Loveline, Austin Chi Njiawah, Kenneth Navti Lifoter","doi":"10.5897/jphe2023.1477","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5897/jphe2023.1477","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16885,"journal":{"name":"Journal of public health and epidemiology","volume":"123 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139306903","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Matavel Joaquim, Bila Gercio, Munguambe Khatia, G. Linn James, Loquiha Osvaldo
Intimate partner violence (IPV) includes a wide range of abusive behaviours perpetrated by someone involved or who was involved in an intimate relationship with the victim, and is a serious and preventable public health problem globally. This article reports on the frequency of different types of IPV in selected health units of the Mozambican National Health Service. The study was based on a cross-sectional and retrospective quantitative approach, where the data referring to the year prior to the study, was collected in a single moment in each study location, based on the records of the cases of violence. Sexual violence was the most prevalent, among adolescents and young people from urban areas; sociodemographic factors such as gender, age and origin are associated with the occurrence of IPV. There is a strong association between the type of IPV and the victim's origin, and people from urban areas are twice as likely to experience IPV compared to rural areas. The association between IPV and the gender of victims, and between gender and age group with the occurrence of IPV, has not been proven. Key words: Violence, domestic violence, partner, abuse, frequency.
{"title":"Frequency of different types of intimate partner violence in selected health units of the National Health Service of Mozambique: A retrospective study","authors":"Matavel Joaquim, Bila Gercio, Munguambe Khatia, G. Linn James, Loquiha Osvaldo","doi":"10.5897/jphe2023.1459","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5897/jphe2023.1459","url":null,"abstract":"Intimate partner violence (IPV) includes a wide range of abusive behaviours perpetrated by someone involved or who was involved in an intimate relationship with the victim, and is a serious and preventable public health problem globally. This article reports on the frequency of different types of IPV in selected health units of the Mozambican National Health Service. The study was based on a cross-sectional and retrospective quantitative approach, where the data referring to the year prior to the study, was collected in a single moment in each study location, based on the records of the cases of violence. Sexual violence was the most prevalent, among adolescents and young people from urban areas; sociodemographic factors such as gender, age and origin are associated with the occurrence of IPV. There is a strong association between the type of IPV and the victim's origin, and people from urban areas are twice as likely to experience IPV compared to rural areas. The association between IPV and the gender of victims, and between gender and age group with the occurrence of IPV, has not been proven. Key words: Violence, domestic violence, partner, abuse, frequency.","PeriodicalId":16885,"journal":{"name":"Journal of public health and epidemiology","volume":"18 27","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135809075","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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