Science Journal of Public Health

Volume 4, Issue 2, March 2016

  • Association Between Statin Use and Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies

    De-Sen Xiang, Jing Zhang

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, March 2016
    Pages: 81-87
    Received: Feb. 03, 2016
    Accepted: Feb. 17, 2016
    Published: Mar. 01, 2016
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    Abstract: The relationship between statin use and the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains controversial. Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis to clarify this issue. Data on the relationship between statin use and the risk of HCC were collected through an electronic search of PubMed database. Summary odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidential inter... Show More
  • Influence of Job Description on Performance of Health Workers in Public Hospitals: A Case of Mbagathi Hospital, Nairobi City County

    Felistus Ndanu Musyoka, Maureen Atieno Adoyo, Musa Oluoch Ongombe

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, March 2016
    Pages: 88-93
    Received: Feb. 06, 2016
    Accepted: Feb. 16, 2016
    Published: Mar. 01, 2016
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    Abstract: Sound human resources management (HRM) practices are essential in strengthening the health systems (HS). HRM practices including use of job description (JD) can transform health workers (HWs) into a productive and motivated workforce that improves healthcare services. Kenyan HS miss this nonmonetary motivator of health workers which is correlated w... Show More
  • Socio-Demographic Characteristics Influencing Uptake of Screening for Cervical Cancer in Women Aged 18-49 Years in Imenti North Sub-county, Meru County, Kenya

    Mutuma Agnes Muthoni, Otieno George Ochieng, Kei Robert Mburugu, Ndege Samson, Ndwiga Taratisio, Gacheri Rose

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, March 2016
    Pages: 94-99
    Received: Jan. 13, 2016
    Accepted: Feb. 12, 2016
    Published: Mar. 04, 2016
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    Abstract: Background: Cervical cancer continues to kill approximately 274,883 women globally every year, despite robust programs for the prevention and control of the disease. Kenya has an uptake of cervical cancer screening (3.2%) compared to the National Cervical Cancer Prevention program target of 70%. The purpose of this study was to determine the socio-... Show More
  • A Stage Analysis of the Main Inputs and Outputs of China’s Health Reform

    Feng Deng, Juhong Lv, Honglin Wang, Jianmin Gao

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, March 2016
    Pages: 100-106
    Received: Mar. 06, 2016
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    Published: Mar. 06, 2016
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    Abstract: This paper analysis the main input and output of China's health reform from 2009 to 2013, the main purpose is find the main problems of China's health reform, and put forward policy recommendations, to provide references for the improvement of China's health reform and other national health reform in the future. The paper uses the method of empiric... Show More
  • Eating Behavior and Body Mass Index Status of Senior Regular Undergraduate Students of Addis Ababa University

    Tefera Tezera Negera, Jemal Haidar Ali

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, March 2016
    Pages: 107-116
    Received: Feb. 09, 2016
    Accepted: Feb. 24, 2016
    Published: Mar. 12, 2016
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    Abstract: The purpose of this study is to assess eating behavior and Body Mass Index status of Senior Regular Undergraduate students of Addis Ababa University. Institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 774 sampled regular senior undergraduate students from three conveniently selected campuses of Addis Ababa University namely the main Camp... Show More
  • Village Health Team Functionality in Uganda: Implications for Community System Effectiveness

    Babughirana Geoffrey, Muhirwe Barungi Lorna, Kimurahebwe Clare

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, March 2016
    Pages: 117-126
    Received: Feb. 28, 2016
    Accepted: Mar. 09, 2016
    Published: Mar. 22, 2016
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    Abstract: Community health workers have long been recognized as a critical cadre for the timely delivery of basic primary health care packages in low resource settings. In most countries, community health workers are semi-skilled workers who receive in-service training without structured curricula, mentorship approaches and clear opportunities for career adv... Show More
  • Evidence of Co and Triple Infections of Hepatitis B and C Amongst HIV Infected Pregnant Women in Buea, Cameroon

    George Mondinde Ikomey, Graeme Brendon Jacobs, Becky Tanjong, Martha Tongo Mesembe, Agnes Eyoh, Emilia Lyonga, Ebot Mfoataw, Rose Ngoh, Cynthia Raissa Tamandjou, Greg Ikomey, Marie Claire Okomo Assoumou

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, March 2016
    Pages: 127-131
    Received: Jan. 17, 2016
    Accepted: Feb. 01, 2016
    Published: Mar. 28, 2016
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    Abstract: Little epidermiological data is available on the prevalence of HIV, Hepatitis B and C, Co-and or triple infection during pregnancy in Cameroon as well as many other resource limited settings. HIV and Hepatitis B and C are major public health concerns world wide. Our study aimed at assessing the seroprevalence of Hepatitis B and C amongst HIV infect... Show More
  • Epidemiological Analysis of Malaria Outbreak in Ankesha District, Awi Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia, 2012: Weaknesses in Control Measures and Risk Factors

    Mastewal Worku Lake, Mulugeta Mebratu, Degu Mehari, Kelemu Dessie

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, March 2016
    Pages: 132-137
    Received: Dec. 28, 2015
    Accepted: Jan. 12, 2016
    Published: Mar. 24, 2016
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    Abstract: While malaria is mostly an endemic disease in Ethiopia. It may also occur as outbreaks in areas with low seasonal transmission because of an increase in vector breeding sites, migration of infected people into a vector-rich area populated with susceptible individuals, breakdown of vector control measures and resistance of the vectors to insecticide... Show More