Central African Journal of Public Health

Volume 5, Issue 2, April 2019

  • Impact of a Palliative Care Course on Pre-Registration Nursing Students’ Palliative Care Knowledge

    Nahyeni Bassah, John Ngunde Palle

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 2, April 2019
    Pages: 58-64
    Received: Jun. 07, 2018
    Accepted: Feb. 01, 2019
    Published: Feb. 28, 2019
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    Abstract: In resource-poor settings some preregistration nursing curricula, do not include any palliative care content, and practising nurses, both newly graduated and student nurses have limited knowledge about palliative care. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of a palliative care course on Cameroonian preregistration nursing students’ palli... Show More
  • Evaluation of Malaria Parasitemia Among HIV/AIDS Individuals Attending the Bamenda Regional Hospital Treatment Center

    Eyong Clinton Achere, Kechia Federick Agem, Tembe Fokunang Estella, Tatang Collins Asaah, Wandum Gangdia Carlson, Agbor Michael Ashu, Mbanya Dora Shu, Fokunang Charles Ntungwen

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 2, April 2019
    Pages: 65-76
    Received: Jan. 12, 2019
    Accepted: Feb. 14, 2019
    Published: Feb. 28, 2019
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    Abstract: Malaria parasitemia and HIV/AIDS coinfection is very common particularly in sub-Saharan Africa where the burden of both infections fall. Therefore, an understanding of how the two infections interact is important for the control of both diseases. In Cameroon some studies have been carried out on the prevalence of malaria parasitemia in HIV with var... Show More
  • Impact of Meteorological Parameters on Distribution of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in the City of Yaoundé, Centre Region of Cameroon

    Serges Tchatchouang, Anne Laure Wetewale, Jean Claude Tedom, Emmanuel Tekwu Mouafo, Larissa Kamgue Sidze, Jean Paul Assam-Assam, Veronique Penlap Beng

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 2, April 2019
    Pages: 77-82
    Received: Aug. 30, 2018
    Accepted: Oct. 30, 2018
    Published: Mar. 11, 2019
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    Abstract: Tuberculosis remains a major health problem and particularly in the Centre Region of Cameroon where prevalence is still high in the city of Yaoundé. Climate has been proved to have impact on tuberculosis distribution. This study aimed at assessing possible association of TB notifications with some meteorological parameters. Daily, weekly, monthly a... Show More
  • Contraceptive Use Related Health Benefits as Women’s Experiences Explored Phenomenologicaly in the Rural Part of Southern Ethiopia

    Alano Abraham

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 2, April 2019
    Pages: 83-91
    Received: Jan. 11, 2019
    Accepted: Feb. 19, 2019
    Published: Mar. 14, 2019
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    Abstract: Despite the existence of notable remedies for maternal and child health, mothers and children in developing nations are affected disproportionately. Contraceptive service has been contributing for the betterment of maternal and child health by averting unwanted and unplanned pregnancies. However, the effect is not uniform across the nation and the ... Show More
  • Standard of Care and Transparency in Clinical Trials Conducted in Developing Countries of Africa

    Pia Mielczarek, Anna Streichhardt, Dnyanesh Limaye, Vaidehi Limaye, Firas Fneish, Gerhard Fortwengel

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 2, April 2019
    Pages: 92-97
    Received: Aug. 30, 2018
    Accepted: Feb. 26, 2019
    Published: Mar. 28, 2019
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    Abstract: Background: Clinical trials are conducted all over the world, including developing economies in Africa. Pharmaceutical companies could easily take advantage of the regulatory situation in these vulnerable countries. This research study examines ethical statements of the 25 top pharmaceutical companies conducting clinical trials in Africa regarding ... Show More
  • Prevalence, Causes and Pattern of Tooth Loss among Elderly People in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

    Braimoh Omoigberai Bashiru, Alade Grace Oyenashia

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 2, April 2019
    Pages: 98-101
    Received: Feb. 12, 2019
    Accepted: Mar. 12, 2019
    Published: Mar. 30, 2019
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    Abstract: Tooth loss constitutes a condition of public health interest and can be used as a measure of the oral health of a population. The study was undertaken to determine the prevalence, pattern and causes of tooth loss among the elderly in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The study was an observational research design carried out using pensioners 60 years and abo... Show More