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Dec 2023 DOI 10.14302/issn.2381-862X.jwrh-23-4750
Mousami GodarCorresponding author
Background Preconception care is a crucial aspect of maternal and child healthcare services that aims to mitigate adverse pregnancy outcomes and enhance the desired health outcomes for women, newborns, and children. Despite the continuous multi-sectoral efforts in preconception care, maternal mortal…
Feb 2023 DOI 10.14302/issn.2997-2248.jwl-23-4439
Tamirat Haile ChankalloCorresponding author
Ethiopia is one of the countries found in the eastern horn of Africa, which is endowed with beautiful landscape and topography from which diverse habitats and fauna composition. The objective of this paper is to review relevant documents on distribution of protected area and large-sized mammals orde…
Sep 2022 DOI 10.14302/issn.2641-4538.jphi-22-4280
Erigene RutayisireCorresponding author
The study evaluated the users' opinions on data quality and related characteristics in ten public-health institutions of Nyarugenge district. A study used a cross-sectional design, data was collected through quantitative (n=150) methodology while qualitative data was obtained using interviews (n=20)…
Mar 2022 DOI 10.14302/issn.2692-1537.ijcv-22-4115
Solange Whegang YoudomCorresponding author
Background Cameroon is battling against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Although several control measures have been implemented, the epidemic continues to progress. This paper analyses the evolution of the pandemic in Cameroon and attempts to provide insight on the evolution of COVID-19 w…
Mar 2022 DOI 10.14302/issn.2692-1537.ijcv-21-3757
Yahya MuhammedCorresponding author
Background The pandemic has disrupted the lives of many globally including persons with disabilities. These disruptions are universal. However, the vulnerable communities are more affected. Purpose The study examines impacts on persons with disabilities to share knowledge and inform interventions th…
Jan 2022 DOI 10.14302/issn.2768-0207.jbr-21-4048
Donald L. BureshCorresponding author
The purpose of this essay is to discuss the advantages and disadvantages and the benefits and costs of Big Data. The paper outlines the relevant federal and state privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act as amended, the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act, and the Colorado Priva…
Nov 2021 DOI 10.14302/issn.2470-0436.jos-21-4016
Jibin C. AlabadoCorresponding author
Malignant transformation of peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) may develop from a plexiform type of Neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) or previously irradiated areas. Generally, MPNSTs occur in about 2% to 5% of neurofibromatosis patients. In this paper, we present a 58-year-old male patient with neurofib…
May 2021 DOI 10.14302/issn.2641-4538.jphi-21-3632
Placide MUTABAZICorresponding author
Save the Children International, Nkumba University, School of postgraduate and research, P.O. Box 237 Entebbe-Uganda
Introduction Reporting of suspected or confirmed communicable diseases is paramount. Although physicians have primary responsibility for reporting, school nurses, laboratory directors, infection control practitioners, daycare center directors, health care facilities, state institutions and any other…
Dec 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2692-1537.ijcv-20-3670
Ebrima K. CeesayCorresponding author
Purpose This paper assess the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on Education, Staff development and Training in Africa. Online Research Methodology/Approach The data use in this paper was generated from online survey questionnaire, in which the participants were asked about certain questions in which covi…
Oct 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2329-9487.jhc-20-3584
Yuanan LuCorresponding author
Objective To examine the current linkage between different medical services for hypertension patients for enhanced integration among medical service systems. Methods A total of 18 hospitals and community medical centers from a district of Shanghai were enrolled for social network analysis which cove…
Mar 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2641-4538.jphi-20-3261
Tafadzwa DzinamariraCorresponding author
Efforts to control the Human Immunodeficiency Virus epidemic in Rwanda have seen remarkable success over the years. Effective antiretroviral therapy has played great role in improving longevity among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH). While this is the case, there are various nutritional challenges…
Sep 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2641-4538.jphi-19-3005
Erigene RutayisireCorresponding author
Background Globally, about 10 to 25% of the volume of bio-medical waste from hospitals and healthcare institutions presents a serious health risks to patients, healthcare personnel, and anybody who comes in contact with it. The waste management practices in Rwanda healthcare facilities are poor and…
Apr 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2639-3166.jar-19-2732
Abubaker Haroun Mohamed AdamCorresponding author
The objectives of this study were to assess the Quality of Agricultural Graduates, employers’ perceptions of the employability and skills. A descriptive, analytical statistics, multistage random sampling method was adopted. Where two types of questionnaires were distributed to the Graduates and inst…
May 2018 DOI 10.14302/issn.2381-862X.jwrh-18-2090
Fred Yao GbagboCorresponding author
Background: The Ghanaian culture expects women of reproductive age to reproduce. This makes pregnancy an acceptable occurrence in most tertiary institutions in Ghana. Although Ghanaian Universities allow pregnancy in school, challenges associated with pregnancies do not exempt pregnant students from…
Jun 2017 DOI 10.14302/issn.2470-5020.jnrt-17-1529
Jaroslaw DrobnikCorresponding author
Epidemiological data concerning malignant neoplasms of meninges and central nervous system parts other than brain in Poland are reported to many medical databases run by various institutions and are incongruent with each other which makes their practical interpretation highly difficult. Data on regi…
Jan 2017 DOI 10.14302/issn.2474-3585.jpmc-16-1325
Andreas FrankeCorresponding author
Background: People suffering from acute psychosocial crises often require immediate help. To supplement existing institutions and services, a counseling program (“Hel.p”) was founded; this study evaluates that program following a two-year trial period. Methods: The program offered anonymous, free-of…
Nov 2016 DOI 10.14302/issn.2381-862X.jwrh-16-1294
Regina FigueiredoCorresponding author
The paper presents the incorporation of sexual and reproductive rights in the legislation of Brazil, considering the influence of the discussions that involved the United Nations conferences of Cairo and Beijing. Are described and analyzed the Federal Constitution and federal laws, as the Criminal C…
Feb 2014 DOI 10.14302/issn.2324-7339.jcrhap-13-211
D. GustCorresponding author
Recruitment of couples is important for study success. The multi-centered HPTN 052 clinical trial was designed to evaluate whether immediate versus delayed use of ART by HIV-infected individuals would reduce transmission of HIV to their HIV-uninfected partners. The objective of this study was to ret…
Jan 2014 DOI 10.14302/issn.2324-7339.jcrhap-13-187
D.A. GustCorresponding author
Retention of sufficient numbers of participants in longitudinal research studies is a serious methodological concern, as retention influences the validity of the research findings. An assessment of participant retention or attending all study visits was made quarterly during a 12 month follow-up of…