Central African Journal of Public Health

Volume 5, Issue 6, December 2019

  • Contribution of Completed Modified World Health Organization Partograph on Maternal and Foetal Mortality Reduction in Health Facilities in Makueni County, Kenya

    Urbanus Mutiso Muthusi, Mokua Gladys Nyamoita, Macharia Stephen

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, December 2019
    Pages: 227-236
    Received: 8 August 2019
    Accepted: 16 September 2019
    Published: 10 October 2019
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    Abstract: Background: Maternal and foetal mortality is one of the major health problem facing low income countries as compared to the high income countries. This burden is mostly felt in sub Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia where 99% of the global burden of maternal death is found. The World Health Organization (WHO) promotes partograph use in the monitorin... Show More
  • Effects of Medical and Nutritional Program on Pulmonary Tuberculosis Treatment Outcome Among Detainees in the Prison of Bertoua, Cameroon (2016-2018)

    Linjouom Nchoutpouen Abdou Aziz, Assob Nguedia Jules Clément, Chichom Mefire Alain, Bessong Joseph Bessong, Njajou Tchikamgoua Omer

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, December 2019
    Pages: 237-245
    Received: 1 September 2019
    Accepted: 27 September 2019
    Published: 10 October 2019
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    Abstract: This retrospective and cross-sectional study in the Bertoua prison, which has benefited from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) medical and nutrition program since 2015, assesses its effect in improving the therapeutic success rates of anti-TB treatments compared to that of Douala, not beneficiary and chosen as a witness. There was... Show More
  • Determinants of Neonatal Mortality in the Health Districts of Labe, Mamou, Faranah and Kankan

    Diallo Ibrahima Sory, Diallo Sory, Camara Yero Boye, Diallo Thierno Saïdou, Conte N’faly, Koulibaly Mamadou Korka, Cisse Moussa, Kaba Djèney Fadima, Daffe Mamadi

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, December 2019
    Pages: 246-251
    Received: 5 September 2019
    Accepted: 24 September 2019
    Published: 10 October 2019
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    Abstract: Neonatal mortality is still a real public health problem in Guinea. Indeed, despite the remarkable progress made in the country, neonatal mortality is still high: 20 per 1000 live births (1). Regional disparities are significant, with the regions of Mamou (32‰), Faranah (28‰), Labé (26‰) and Kankan (26‰) being the most affected. Objective: To deter... Show More
  • Approaches to Improve the Occupational Health and Safety in the Construction Industry of Windhoek, Namibia

    Nghitanwa Emma Maano

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, December 2019
    Pages: 252-255
    Received: 11 March 2019
    Accepted: 12 April 2019
    Published: 15 October 2019
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    Abstract: Globally, the construction industry is regarded as a very dangerous industry due to the labour-intensive nature of the work resulting into a high rate of occupational accidents, injuries, diseases and fatalities. In Namibia, the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) status of workers in construction industries remains a challenge primarily due to th... Show More
  • Socio-demographic Characteristic of Sudanese Patients on Hemodialysis at Gezira Hospital for Renal Diseases and Surgery, Gezira State, Sudan; 2018

    Taha Ahmed Elmukashfi Elsheikh, Mohamed Abdel Salam Nurein, Mustafa Omran Mansour

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, December 2019
    Pages: 256-260
    Received: 11 September 2019
    Accepted: 4 October 2019
    Published: 15 October 2019
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    Abstract: End stage renal disease is an irreversible renal damage leading to impairment of renal function and failure of filtration of metabolic wastes from the blood. To determine the socio-demographic characteristics of Sudanese Patients on Hemodialysis at Gezira Hospital for Renal Diseases and Surgery, Gezira State, Sudan; 2018. It was an observational st... Show More
  • Epidemiology of Trachoma in Health District of Fria in 2014

    Aly Sylla, Seydou Bakayoko, Pierre Louis Lamah, Alexis Ouendouno, Amadou Sylla, André Goepogui, Rodrigue Romuald Elien Gagnan Yan-Zaou-Tou, Rahim Cheikh Nagnan Diabate, Japhet Pobanou Thera

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, December 2019
    Pages: 261-265
    Received: 17 September 2019
    Accepted: 5 October 2019
    Published: 16 October 2019
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    Abstract: Introduction: Trachoma is a chronic keratoconjunctivitis caused by Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria. An epidemiological study was conducted in 2014 in the Health District of Fria (Northern Guinea province) to assess the prevalence of active and scar trachoma in a suspected endemic area of approximately 120-135 inhabitants. This is a transversal, desc... Show More
  • Effects of Second Hand Smoking on the Health of School Children in Awendo, Kenya

    Elizabeth Mwaniki, Judith Waswa

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, December 2019
    Pages: 266-271
    Received: 19 September 2019
    Accepted: 7 October 2019
    Published: 17 October 2019
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    Abstract: Exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS) can cause diseases and deaths among children. Yet children continue to be exposed especially among the low income countries. Epidemiological evidence shows that children of smoking parents have increased risk of neuro-behavioral deficits, neurodevelopmental deficits and childhood cancer. The aim of this study was ... Show More
  • Diarrhea Risk Factors Associated with Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Among the Under Five in Kasarani, Nairobi County

    Humphrey Mbuti Kimani, Daniel Nyagetiria Akunga, Stephen Obiero Anyango, Taratisio Ndwiga

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, December 2019
    Pages: 272-279
    Received: 24 September 2019
    Accepted: 16 October 2019
    Published: 23 October 2019
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    Abstract: Provision of quality water continues to be a challenge in the developing Counties particularly in the informal settlements and Kenya is not an exception. This study assessed diarrhea disease attributable to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) among the under five in Kasarani, Nairobi County. The main objective of this study was to establish the as... Show More
  • Spatial-temporal Analysis of Tuberculosis Incidence in Burundi Using GIS

    Prosper Masabarakiza, Mahmoud Adel Hassaan

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, December 2019
    Pages: 280-286
    Received: 8 October 2019
    Accepted: 29 October 2019
    Published: 5 November 2019
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    Abstract: Tuberculosis is one of the most contagious diseases that has been present for over 5000 years and it is still one of the most significant public health problems. This paper is intended to employ GIS in analyzing spatial variations of tuberculosis incidence in Burundi highlighting the main hot spots. Also, the paper aims to evaluate the temporal cha... Show More
  • The Effect of the Snowball Throwing Method on Changes in Brushing Behavior in 4th Grade Children at Surabaya

    Eppy Setiyowati, Fitriyah

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, December 2019
    Pages: 287-291
    Received: 16 September 2019
    Accepted: 28 October 2019
    Published: 13 November 2019
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    Abstract: Tooth decay is experienced by many children, such as cavities, tartar, inflammation of the gums, sensitive teeth, and bad breath, the cause is a mistake when brushing of teeth. The snowball throwing learning method is cooperative towards changes in brushing behavior, because the learning model is effective in training students to brush their teethe... Show More
  • Level of Community Preparedness for Ebola Virus Epidemics in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: A Multiple Case Study

    Eric Mafuta Musalu, Dieudonne Mwamba Kazadi, Marie Onyamboko Akatshi, Didine Kaba Kinkodi, Pelagie Babakazo Diambalula, Justus Nsio, Noriaki Ikeda, Raymond Mufwaya, Jack Kokolomami Hyyombo Tambwe

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, December 2019
    Pages: 292-301
    Received: 23 October 2019
    Accepted: 13 November 2019
    Published: 21 November 2019
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    Abstract: The Ebola virus disease (EVD) epidemics analysis from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and West Africa showed an increased frequency in the intervals between outbreaks and the unpreparedness of the local health system including the community in the response thereto. This study describes the level of DRC community preparedness for EVD and ... Show More
  • Prevalence and Factors Associated with Self Medication Among People Living in Urban Slums of Sokoto Metropolis, Sokoto State, Nigeria

    Oche Mansur Oche, Gana Jiya Godwin, Musa Yahaya, Abubakar Aliyu Gambo, Abba Abdulkarim, Monica Emoh

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, December 2019
    Pages: 302-309
    Received: 21 October 2019
    Accepted: 8 November 2019
    Published: 25 November 2019
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    Abstract: Self-medication is the selection and use of medicines by individuals to treat self-recognized illness or symptoms and has been on the increase as a result of poverty, ignorance, low educational status among others. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence and factors associated with self-medication among people living in urban slums of ... Show More
  • Case-fatality Ratio Due to Ebola Virus Disease in North-eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2019

    Aimee Lulebo Mampasi, Paul Samson Lusamba Dikasa, Joel Konde Nkiama, Patrick Kayembe Kalambayi, Emile Okitolonda Wemakoy, Vieux Mokoli Momeme, Jack Kokolomami Hyyombo Tambwe

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, December 2019
    Pages: 310-315
    Received: 24 October 2019
    Accepted: 22 November 2019
    Published: 2 December 2019
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    Abstract: During an Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak, health workers (HWs) are at high risk of EVD infection. Health workers infected with EVD are a major risk factor for the failure to control EVD outbreaks. The tenth outbreak is the largest recorded in the DRC, but unfortunately few studies have described the occurrence, case-fatality ratio (CFR) among H... Show More
  • Community Compliance to the Ebola Outbreak Control Measures in the North-eastern Region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2019

    Paulin Beya Wa Bitadi Mutombo, Therese Nyangi Mondo Mambu, Antoinette Kitoto Tshefu, Gilbert Utshudienyema Wembodinga, Dosithe Ngo Bebe, Arlette Mavila, Jack Hyyombo Tambwe Kokolomami

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, December 2019
    Pages: 316-321
    Received: 28 October 2019
    Accepted: 2 December 2019
    Published: 7 December 2019
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    Abstract: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is enduring; since 2018, its tenth and deadliest Ebola outbreak already over 2000 deaths have been claimed. Compliance to control measures relied on trust and the perception of the population. This study aimed at exploring the perception of people living in areas affected by the Ebola virus disease (EVD). This s... Show More
  • The Experience of Control Measures for Individuals Affected by the Ebola Virus Disease in the North-eastern Region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2019

    Paulin Beya Wa Bitadi Mutombo, Fulbert Kwilu Nappa, Pierre Akilimali Zalagile, Mapatano Mala Ali, Désiré Mashinda Kulimba, Jack Hyyombo Tambwe Kokolomami

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, December 2019
    Pages: 322-327
    Received: 28 October 2019
    Accepted: 2 December 2019
    Published: 7 December 2019
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    Abstract: To date, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is enduring its largest and longest Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak. This study aimed at exploring the experiences of control measures of Ebola outbreak. This was a qualitative study conducted in three health zones in three districts, namely- Katwa in Butembo city, Beni in Beni city and Mandima in It... Show More