Background: The use of modern methods of contraception (MMC) still remains a challenge in much of Sub-Saharan Africa including Cameroon. Performance-based Financing (PBF) home visitation was introduced in the Kumbo East Health District (KEHD), Cameroon, to increase the use of mod...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/25077
Background: Since 2008, an average of 358,000 women die annually worldwide of pregnancy-related causes. About 99% of these deaths occur in developing countries, 43% of which occur in Sub-Saharan Africa alone. In Cameroon, the rate has increased from 669 maternal deaths/100,000 li...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/24927
Background: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is the most common infection in the world and coronary artery disease (CAD) is probably associated with it. Aim: The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the association between H. pylori infection and other risk fact...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/24342
Background: The contribution of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) to the etiology of cervical cancer is well established. Vaccination of at risk population is recommended best practice. Aim: To determine the awareness of HPV and uptake of HPV vaccination among Human immunodeficiency vir...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/25241
Aims: To assess knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding transmission, prevention and treatment of malaria in four rural settings and one urban neighborhood. Study Design: Cross-sectional descriptive survey carried out in Cameroon. Place and Duration of Study: This study took...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/24808
Aim: The study was to explore parents knowledge and practice of deworming as well as prevalence of soil transmitted diseases and potential benefit of deworming among primary school children. Study Design: Descriptive cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Selected pu...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/24501
Aims: The persistent high rate of under-five (age 0-59 months) mortality in Nigeria and northern Nigeria in particular, remains one of the most discussed topics in all population-development spheres. The importance of spatial assessment and mapping of health data cannot be over e...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/24709
Aims: To present the molecular structures of compounds that has been shown to inhibit the proliferation of Ebola virus. To elucidate the molecular properties of these virus inhibiting compounds. Study Design: The molecular properties of virus inhibiting compounds are elucidated a...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/25021
Introduction: The success of the School Health Programme depends on the extent to which community members are aware of, and are willing to support health promotion efforts. This study was therefore designed to assess the perception and practices about school health policy and com...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/24652
Samara de Oliveira Vilaça, Kelly Vasconcelos Fernandez, Karine Moreira Gomes, Lucas Ribeiro Brito, Marly de Fátima C. de Melo & Mioni Thieli F. M. de Brito·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2016
Aims: Analyze the prevalence of vulvovaginitis in sexually active adult women, residents of riverside communities in Brazilian Amazonia, receiving health services through the “Luz na Amazônia” program in 2013 and 2014. Study Design: Population based cross-sectional and evaluative...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/22816
Aims: Patients receiving intensive cancer therapeutic regimens are subjected to increasing risk for developing infections including intestinal parasites. Changes in epidemiology of parasitic infections are important in those patients as some parasites may lead to prolonged and se...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/24379
Dayo Adeyanju, Akinola Ayoola Fatiregun, Olubowale Ekundare-Famiyesin, Pascal Mkanda, Rui Miguel Vaz, Elvis Isere, Elizabeth Adedire, Adefisoye Adewole, Oluwapelumi Fadahunsi, Michael Oguntoye, Kayode Ojo, Akinyode Akinfemi, Maureen Anyanwu & Patrick Nguku·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2016
Aims: An outbreak of sudden deaths with clinical features suggestive of acute methanol poisoning was reported. An epidemiological investigation was conducted to verify the diagnosis and identify risk factors. Methodology: A joint team of officials of the Ondo State Ministry of He...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/24464
A 51-year-old male patient presented with pain in the upper right quadrant of abdomen since two months, associated with weight loss and fever. Contrast enhanced computed tomography abdomen revealed gallbladder with wall thickening which was asymmetric and heterogeneous at junctio...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/19834
Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) primarily affects lungs, however extra pulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) is also common, especially in high disease load areas and mainly manifests in head and neck region. Objective: To study the otorhinolaryngological manifestations of tuberculosis i...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/24088
Aims: To evaluate a tuberculosis surveillance system (TBSS) in Harare. Study Design: Descriptive cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Harare City Health Department, Zimbabwe, between January 2013 to September 2013. Methodology: Standard CDC surveillance evaluation...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/24056