Science Journal of Public Health

Volume 5, Issue 6, November 2017

  • Uses Impact of Betel Leaf (Piper betle L.) on Public Health

    Md. Farid Hossain, Mustafa Anwar, Shaheen Akhtar, Sharker Md. Numan

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, November 2017
    Pages: 408-410
    Received: Sep. 26, 2015
    Accepted: Oct. 11, 2015
    Published: Sep. 13, 2017
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    Abstract: This review paper focus on the uses and health impact of betel leaf (Piper betle L.). The betel plant belongs to the family Piperaceae. Traditionally betel leaf is chewing after taking meal having significant medicinal properties and nutritional values. It contains some vitamins, minerals and produce enzyme that helps in digestion and work as mouth... Show More
  • Determinants of Safe Delivery Service Utilization Among Women of Childbearing Age in Egela Sub-Woreda, Tigray, Northern Ethiopia

    Andemariyam Yohannes Moges, Tamene Naba Yaya

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, November 2017
    Pages: 411-418
    Received: Sep. 19, 2016
    Accepted: Oct. 07, 2016
    Published: Sep. 23, 2017
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    Abstract: Maternal mortality and morbidity in Ethiopia is among the highest in the world. Community based studies about factors affecting safe delivery service utilization are scanty only few studies done showed that professional assisted delivery is low in the country; particularly in Tigray region where the study was conducted. Community based cross-sectio... Show More
  • Delays for Utilizing Institutional Delivery and Associated Factors Among Mothers Attending Public Health Facility in Hadiya Zone, Southern Ethiopia

    Alemu Lire, Abera Beyamo, Degefa Tadele, Wolde Facha

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, November 2017
    Pages: 419-427
    Received: Jul. 29, 2017
    Accepted: Aug. 21, 2017
    Published: Sep. 28, 2017
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    Abstract: Labour and delivery are the shortest and most critical period during pregnancy and childbirth. The major factors that contribute to maternal death in developing countries are: delay in deciding to seek care, identifying and reaching medical facility, and receiving adequate and appropriate treatment. The study aimed to determine delays in institutio... Show More
  • Usage of Long Acting Reversible Contraceptive Methods among Women Who Want No More Children, In-Depth Analysis of the Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey 2005

    Seyfu Abebe Desta, Alemayehu Worku

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, November 2017
    Pages: 428-439
    Received: Sep. 20, 2017
    Accepted: Sep. 28, 2017
    Published: Nov. 06, 2017
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    Abstract: Problem Statement: The Long Acting Reversible Contraceptive Methods were known to provide different benefits for the client and the health system when compared with the short acting methods. Despite these advantages, these methods are underutilized in the world in general and in Ethiopia in particular with a prevalence rate of 0.2%. Detrmining the ... Show More
  • Evaluation of the Relationship Between Oral Diseases and Glycemic Control in Insulin Dependent Diabetic (IDD) Children Cared in Health Center of Dakar / Senegal

    Aida Kanouté, Mbathio Diop, Boubacar Samba Dankoko, Cheikh Mouhamadou Mbacké Lo, Daouda Faye

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, November 2017
    Pages: 440-445
    Received: Sep. 13, 2017
    Accepted: Oct. 08, 2017
    Published: Nov. 08, 2017
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    Abstract: Oral diseases are among the foremost complications observed due to diabetes. Diabetic patients are more likely to develop serious gum diseases which contribute to the worsening of diabetes by causing a disruption of blood glucose. The study aims to investigate the relationship between oral disease and IDD in children in the Marc SANKALE health cent... Show More
  • The Impact of El Niño on Diarrheal Disease Incidence: A Systematic Review

    Solomon Demissie, Bezatu Mengisitie

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, November 2017
    Pages: 446-451
    Received: Mar. 22, 2017
    Accepted: Apr. 05, 2017
    Published: Nov. 17, 2017
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    Abstract: Climate change is becoming a huge threat to the health especially for those from developing countries. Diarrhea is one of the major diseases linked with changing climate. Global climate change is expected to increase the risk of diarrheal diseases, a leading cause of childhood mortality. El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is a climate event that o... Show More
  • The Prevalence, Trend, and Associated Demographic Factors of Neural Tube Defects at Orotta National Referral Maternity Hospital, Asmara: Retrospective Record Review Study

    Dawit Estifanos, Elias Teages Adgoy, Dawit Sereke, Birhane Zekarias, Suzan Marzolf, Kifleyesus Tedla

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, November 2017
    Pages: 452-456
    Received: Oct. 05, 2017
    Accepted: Oct. 23, 2017
    Published: Nov. 17, 2017
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    Abstract: Neural Tube Defects (NTDs) are congenital structural abnormalities of the brain (anencephaly) and vertebral column (spina bifida) that represented as one of the most common congenital malformations of neonates worldwide. A four-year and eight months (January 1st, 2007 to August 31st, 2011) retrospective record review study on prevalence, trend, and... Show More
  • Prevalence, Presenting Complaints, Risk Factors and Comorbidity of Acute Coronary Syndrome at Orotta National Referral Hospital Intensive Care Unit Eritrea: Retrospective Study

    Elias Teages Adgoy, Yemane Seyoum, Abiel Berhe, Yoseph Tewolde, Fitsum Kibreab

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, November 2017
    Pages: 457-463
    Received: Oct. 10, 2017
    Accepted: Nov. 07, 2017
    Published: Nov. 17, 2017
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    Abstract: Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) being one of the major manifestations of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, it ranks a third for all deaths above the age of 35 in developed countries. It is the principal cause of mortality globally for greater than 4.5 million people in the developing world with a relative lack of preventive measures implemented.... Show More
  • Determinants of Vaccination Coverage Against Human Papillomavirus in 10-year-old Girls in 2016 in Rural Senegal

    Adama Faye, Sidy Ndiaye, Khadim Niang, Mamadou Ndiaye, Anta Tal-Dia

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, November 2017
    Pages: 464-468
    Received: Sep. 16, 2017
    Accepted: Oct. 11, 2017
    Published: Nov. 24, 2017
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    Abstract: Cervical cancer is the first gynecological cancer in Senegal. As part of the cancer control plan, the Ministry of Health and Social Action conducted a pilot phase of HPV vaccination in the districts of Dakar and Mekhe between 2014 and 2016. The objective of this survey is to study the determinants of HPV vaccination coverage in 10-year-old girls in... Show More
  • Predictive Value of Serum Lipid Ratio and Homocysteine Determination in Hypothyroidism Complicated with Coronary Heart Disease

    Yuzhi Liu, Zhenjiang Hou, Jingyu Zhang, Jianzhang Hou, Hongsheng Wang

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, November 2017
    Pages: 469-473
    Received: Dec. 05, 2017
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    Published: Dec. 06, 2017
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    Abstract: In recent years, with the improvement of detection technology and medical level, the incidence of hypothyroidism, subclinical hypothyroidism and coronary heart disease was increasing year by year and patients were often associated with significant reduction of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, increase of total cholesterol and Homocysteine and ... Show More