Background and Aims: Gastrointestinal (GIT) parasites of domestic cats are routinely diagnosed and significantly pose potential health threats for humans and animals. Studies on the GIT parasites of domestic cats have received little interest in Tanzania—the current study aimed a...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i41646
Background: Access to improved sanitation, adherence to good hygienic practices, and adequate supply of safe water are very crucial factors for the health and well-being of people within the household and the entire community. Household sanitation and hygiene promotion has largel...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i41645
Emergency contraception is a practical inhibition method of pregnancy available for sexually active young people. Emergency contraception (EC) is the universal term for defining prevention methods of pregnancy in the first few days after sexual contact to be applied after uninten...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i41643
Okechukwu S. Ogbonnaya, Benita O. Arinze, Ifeoma S. Chukwulebe, Ifeoma A. Mojekwu, Chiamaka A. Onwuasoigwe, Chibuike M. Deborah, Amarachi C. Makata, Juliet S. Nweke, Chidimma V. Nwajagu, Victor C. Mokwe, Maryp C. Chukwuma, Cyril I. Jacob, Chinenye C. Odoh & Kelechi U. Imediegwu·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2025
Background: Maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality remain disproportionately high in Sub-Saharan Africa, including Nigeria. Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness (BPCR) is a key strategy for promoting safe pregnancies and deliveries, especially in resource-constrai...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i41644
Background: The WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene has established global norms to benchmark progress in House Sanitation and Faecal Sludge Management. This study assessed the factors Associated with household sanitation and Feaca...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i41640
Kazi Md. Abir Aman, Md. Jahedul Islam, Piplu Barua, Mohammad Noim Uddin, Md. Mujibur Rahman, Aklima Akter, Joynab Begum, Tamanna Jannat & Farhana Adnin·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2025
Human scabies is a parasitic infestation caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis. It is one of the commonest dermatological condition accounting for a substantial proportion of skin disease in many low and middle income countries. Age, gender, ethnicity, overcrowding hygiene and...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i41641
Iferikigwe, V. Chidera, Igwe Ebuka D., Ibegbunam Onyinye M., Ifede C. Jeremiah, Onu S. Ngozi, Ewelugo C. Amaechi, Uguru Precious, Ojeh F. Golden, Oiku M. Omofuma, Wontcheu N. E. Francine, Alo Stephen, Okereke Kingsley, Ideyi Chikezie, Oyiyechukwu Charles, Utah Francisca, Okechukwu Ogbonnaya & Akhaine J. Precious·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2025
Background: HIV has been a significant public health challenge in Nigeria since its discovery. Effective anti-retroviral treatment requires high adherence levels, which remains a significant challenge with important implications. Aim: To determine the factors influencing the comp...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i41642
Background: Pneumonia is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children globally, with Nigeria contributing the largest figures to mortality. The majority of such deaths occur in children less than two years of age. Despite the disease being preventable, millions of child...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i31639
Background: Emergency contraceptive (EC) provide an important chance to prevent unplanned pregnancy after a regular method fails, no method was used, or when sex was forced. The world health organization recommends the use of contraceptive pills, like progesterone preparations (l...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i31636
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that threatens the quality of human life. HIV is a retrovirus that uses RNA as its genome so this virus can replicate very well. HIV will cause persistent disease so HIV-confirmed patients must be taking medication for life. HIV patie...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i31637
Introduction: Animal bites and stings constitute a significant environmental emergency worldwide. It involves an exposure to toxin from a venomous source, mainly snake bites and insect stings. Objective: To evaluate the spectrum, clinical profile and factors influencing the ou...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i31638
Stunting is a form of growth failure (growth faltering) due to the accumulation of insufficient nutrition that lasts for a long time from pregnancy to 24 months of age. Children are classified as stunted if their Z-score is < -2 SD (stunted) and < – 3 SD (severely stunted)....
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i31634
AIM: Dengue is an acute systemic viral disease well known globally in both endemic and epidemic transmission cycles. Main aim is to study serotypes/genotypes and lineages of dengue virus (DENV) are associated with more severe outbreaks. Many reports from India have shown an assoc...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i31635
Introduction: Malnutrition is a globally common problem, particularly amongst infants – this is due to the delicate balance in their system. As such, its important to institute proper feeding and nutritional measures, especially as it relates to enlightening mothers with low leve...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i31633
Background: Substance use and related disorders are becoming public health concerns globally. Catha edulis, commonly called khat, is a psychostimulant plant chewed by East African people and its anxiety-like effect has not been investigated experimentally in animal models. Altho...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i31632