Central African Journal of Public Health

Volume 4, Issue 5, October 2018

  • Evaluation of Adherence to Anti-Retroviral Treatment: Experience of SANRU, DRC

    Lukanu Ngwala Philippe, Izale Kwazimi Bibiche, Kanku Kalukusa Patrick, Balanda Musoko Freddy, Kalonji Ntumba Albert, Minuku Felix, Ngoma Miezi Kintaudi Leon, Ogunbanjo Gboyega Adebola

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5, October 2018
    Pages: 131-136
    Received: Aug. 16, 2018
    Accepted: Sep. 03, 2018
    Published: Sep. 30, 2018
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    Abstract: Access to antiretroviral treatment (ART) has substantially increased in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) over the past 5 years. Santé Rural (SANRU), a non-governmental organization established by l’Eglise de Christ du Congo (Christ’s Church of the Congo) in the 1980s to improve rural health in the DRC, is one of the principal recipients of Gl... Show More
  • Pattern of Smartphone Use Among Clinical Medical Students of Bingham University Teaching Hospital, Jos

    Maryam Shehu, Hassan Shehu, Michael Bundepuun Ode

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5, October 2018
    Pages: 137-142
    Received: Aug. 23, 2018
    Accepted: Sep. 06, 2018
    Published: Oct. 08, 2018
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    Abstract: Background: Mobile phones are one of the most common information access devices with almost 31% of the global population having access. Mobile phones are now in the hands of 2 billion people out of the 6.47 billion people on this planet. The knowledge on the pattern of use of mobile phones among students will shed more light on the advantages and d... Show More
  • DRC Is Not Ready for Transition from Anonymous Unlinked Sero-surveillance to Using PMTCT Program Data for HIV Surveillance, According to the WHO Criteria Assessment Results

    Jack Hyyombo Tambwe Kokolomami, John Shungu Okende, Placide Okitayemba Welo, Felly Isumeliko Ekofo, Etienne Mutombo Mpoyi, Patrick Kalambayi Kayembe

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5, October 2018
    Pages: 143-148
    Received: Aug. 28, 2018
    Accepted: Sep. 06, 2018
    Published: Oct. 10, 2018
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    Abstract: Since 2003, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has carried on HIV surveillance through Anonymous Unlinked Testing in Sentinel Surveillance sites (AUT-SS) amongst pregnant women attending Antenatal Clinics (ANC). However, this expensive process raises ethical limitations. In 2013, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended countries to eval... Show More
  • Magnitude of Anemia and Associated Factors Among Pregnant Women Visiting Public Health Institutions for Antenatal Care Services in Adama Town, Ethiopia

    Ebrahim Mohammed, Ephrem Mannekulih, Mayrema Abdo

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5, October 2018
    Pages: 149-158
    Received: Aug. 13, 2018
    Accepted: Oct. 10, 2018
    Published: Oct. 25, 2018
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    Abstract: Anemia is a global public health problem. It affects more than 2 billion people worldwide, both in developing and developed countries. It affects people of all age groups. However, it is more prominent in pregnant women. It is estimated that approximately 41.8% of pregnant women worldwide affected by anemia. Institution based cross sectional study ... Show More
  • An Assessment of Level of Compliance with Smoke-Free Provision of the Tobacco Control Act 2007 in Licensed Liquor Establishments in Nakuru County, Kenya

    Josephine Githaiga, Mutuku A. Mwanthi, Tom Olewe

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5, October 2018
    Pages: 159-167
    Received: Sep. 10, 2018
    Accepted: Oct. 04, 2018
    Published: Oct. 30, 2018
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    Abstract: The study sought to assess the level of compliance with smoke-free environment provisions of the Tobacco Control Act, 2007 in licensed liquor establishments in Nakuru East sub-County. This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. The target population consisted of 264 licensed liquor establishments in Nakuru East Sub County. Quantitative data were ... Show More