International Journal of Health Economics and Policy

Volume 4, Issue 2, June 2019

  • Exploring the Implications of District Splitting on the Constitution and Functionality of District Service Commissions in Uganda: A Case Study of 8 Districts in Uganda

    Aloysius Mutebi, Xavier Nsabagasani, Fredrick Makumbi, Elizeus Rutebemberwa

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, June 2019
    Pages: 35-43
    Received: 5 February 2019
    Accepted: 25 March 2019
    Published: 18 April 2019
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    Abstract: In Uganda district splitting occurs when new districts are created out of old districts using existing boundaries which usually constitute a health sub district or county boundary. The Ugandan system of local governance is based on the district as a functional unit under which there are lower local governments and administrative units that follow t... Show More
  • Comparative Study of Access to Oral Health Care for Precarious and Non-precarious Populations in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

    Sangare Abou Dramane, Samba Mamadou, Meless Guanga David, Adou Akpe Jonas, Traore Jules Fabrice, Guinan Jean-Claude, Bakayoko-Ly R.

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, June 2019
    Pages: 44-48
    Received: 6 March 2019
    Accepted: 11 April 2019
    Published: 10 May 2019
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    Abstract: The situation of insecurity resulting from precariousness raises concerns about the oral health of the victims. The objective of this study was to compare the dental status and the modalities of the use of oral care of people in precarious situations to those of non-precarious. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 256 users of the dental of... Show More
  • The Impact of Transportation Service Quality on Customer Satisfaction: Evidence from Amhara Region, Ethiopia

    Gobezie Getachew

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, June 2019
    Pages: 49-57
    Received: 21 February 2019
    Accepted: 13 April 2019
    Published: 15 May 2019
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    Abstract: The main objective of this study was to assess the impact of transportation service quality on customer satisfaction; in case of Debre Markos city. To achieve the objective of this study, data was collected through close-ended and open-ended questionnaires from 320 respondents who are Bajaj customers. Stratified random sampling was employed to cate... Show More
  • Biodiversity and Density of Larvae and Adults of Anopheles Mosquitoes in El Obied City – Sudan

    Adam Musa Adam Eissa, Mutman Ali Abdlghder Kehail

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, June 2019
    Pages: 58-66
    Received: 4 July 2018
    Accepted: 15 August 2018
    Published: 30 May 2019
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    Abstract: The weather changes especially rainfall affects the distribution and densities of mosquitoes. There are about 380 species of Anopheles, recorded, sixty of them act as vectors of many diseases. This work was carried out to study the biodiversity and density of Anopheles mosquitoes {adults and larvae} in El Obied City. A cross-sectional survey of Ano... Show More