Central African Journal of Public Health

Volume 6, Issue 3, June 2020

  • Perceptions of the Adequacy of Learning Resources by Undergraduate Medical and Nursing Students in Two Kenyan Public Universities

    Mary Njeru, Simon Kang’ethe, Arthur Kwena, Christina Otieno

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, June 2020
    Pages: 106-109
    Received: Jan. 14, 2020
    Accepted: Feb. 21, 2020
    Published: Mar. 06, 2020
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    Abstract: High students’ intake in Public Universities has led to reduced learning space and sharing of few teaching/learning resources by both lecturers and students. The purpose of this study was to assess the perceptions of adequacy of learning resources in the MBChB and BScN programmes by students. The study was conducted in Moi University (A) and Univer... Show More
  • Accessibility and Utilization of Family Planning Services Among Married Couples in Kogi State, North Central Nigeria

    Julius Olugbenga Owoyemi, Olarewaju Oluseyi Ifatimehin, Edward Egwuaba, Patience Iyadi Obaka

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, June 2020
    Pages: 110-121
    Received: Feb. 03, 2020
    Accepted: Feb. 27, 2020
    Published: Mar. 17, 2020
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    Abstract: Family Planning serves several purposes, including, the reduction of maternal and infant morbidity and mortality rates, sustainable population growth rate, improved economy security for both family and community and treatment of infertility among others. Despite these huge benefits, many factors stand to impede on the practice. This cross-sectional... Show More
  • Determining the Efficiency of Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Test to Diagnose Post Transfusion Malaria in Children Under Five Years Old at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital

    Djeneba Bouare, Owusu Ofori Alex, Mohammed Abdul-Rahim, Der Muonir Edmund

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, June 2020
    Pages: 122-130
    Received: Feb. 19, 2020
    Accepted: Mar. 03, 2020
    Published: Mar. 17, 2020
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    Abstract: Background: Post-transfusion malaria in children under five years is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. The RDTs currently are used to supplement microscopy in the diagnosis of malaria in many endemic countries. However their efficiency as a screening tool for the detection of malaria in donors or in transfusion recipients has not b... Show More
  • Application of Microlecture Combined with Flipped Classroom to the Teaching of Occupational Safety Protection for Probationer Nurses of Operating Room

    Lian Huizhao, Qian Yuxiu, Guo Xiaoxia, Hou Lihuan, Gao Guie, Xiao Xiaolu

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, June 2020
    Pages: 131-135
    Received: Mar. 01, 2020
    Accepted: Mar. 16, 2020
    Published: Apr. 08, 2020
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    Abstract: Objective: We attempt to explore the effect of microlecture combined with flipped classroom on the teaching of occupational safety protection for probationer nurses of operating room to figure out an effective teaching method to improve probationer nurses’ occupational safety protection. Methods: We grouped probationer nurses who entered the depart... Show More
  • Prevalence and Factors Associated with Malnutrition Among Children Aged 6-59 Months in Badbaado Camp in Mogadishu Somalia

    Ali Sheikh Mohamed Omer, Abdirizak Mohamud Yusuf, Adan Yusuf Mahdi, Fardowsa Abdikarim Daud

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, June 2020
    Pages: 136-143
    Received: Mar. 04, 2020
    Accepted: Mar. 23, 2020
    Published: Apr. 21, 2020
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    Abstract: The purpose was to determine the prevalence and factors associated with malnutrition among children age 6-59 months in Badbaado IDP camp in Mogadishu Somalia. Since 1990 in southern central Somalia, approximately 1.3 million people are internally displaced (IDP) due to war and famine, levels of malnutrition in children under five remain appallingly... Show More
  • Community Knowledge and Practice Regarding Ebola Prevention in FCT, Abuja

    Helen Adamu, Samuel Ogundare, ThankGod Emmanuel Onyiche, Magdalene Nanvene, Babajide Daini, Modupe Fasina

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, June 2020
    Pages: 144-153
    Received: Mar. 06, 2020
    Accepted: Mar. 26, 2020
    Published: Apr. 23, 2020
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    Abstract: Reports of Ebola outbreaks in affected communities have been associated with rumors, fear, poor perception on the disease and stigmatization of Ebola survivors in their host communities. The depth of knowledge of Ebola Viral disease (EVD) among community members will influence the making of informed decision regarding risky behavioral practices and... Show More
  • Family Planning in Tanzania: A Systematic Review of Published Empirical Literature from 1970s to 2012

    Mackfallen Giliadi Anasel

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, June 2020
    Pages: 154-163
    Received: Feb. 27, 2020
    Accepted: Apr. 10, 2020
    Published: Apr. 30, 2020
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    Abstract: This article is an output of a systematic review to examine the trend of family planning research in Tanzania. The purpose of the review was to analyse published studies on family planning in the country from 1970 to 2012. The review aimed at examining the focus and key findings of family planning studies conducted during that period in order to id... Show More
  • Prevalence and Factors Associated with Thinness and Overweight/Obesity Among Secondary School Adolescents. A Cross-sectional Study

    Haddy Jallow-Badjan, Haddy Tunkara-Bah, Paul Bass, Thomas Senghore

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, June 2020
    Pages: 164-172
    Received: Mar. 30, 2020
    Accepted: May 03, 2020
    Published: May 15, 2020
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    Abstract: Globally unhealthy lifestyle behaviors among adolescents have become a public health concern, contributing to the obesity epidemic in many parts of the world. In The Gambia, underweight has previously been considered as a significant health problem. However, in recent decades, the prevalence of overweight and obesity has been a growing concern. Thu... Show More
  • Gender and Child Nutrition: Implications of Mother’s Education in Malawi

    Martin Limbikani Mwale, Tony Mwenda Kamninga, Gowokani Chijere Chirwa

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, June 2020
    Pages: 173-179
    Received: Apr. 16, 2020
    Accepted: May 03, 2020
    Published: May 15, 2020
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    Abstract: The objective of this study was to understand how gender gaps in child nutrition vary across different levels of mother’s education. We obtained anthropometric indicators from a secondary and publicly accessible Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS-2014) data. We used height-for-age and stunting as nutrition indicators and gender as the main det... Show More