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Nerica Rice Technology Acquisition through Community Agriculture Development Project in Semi Arid Lands (CADSAL) of Kerio Valley, Kenya

Rael J. Lagat, David Bunyatta & Nicholas Rop · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2021

The aim of Community Agriculture Development Project in Semi-Arid Lands (CADSAL) in Kerio valley was to increase agricultural production in the project area and it used Community Participatory Extension (CPE) approach. A survey methodology was utilized in the study with target po...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2021/v39i130499

Addressing the Challenges of Containing Covid-19 Spread in a Rural, Poor Area in India: A Case Study

Madelon L. Finkel, Biswajit Paul, Rita Isaac, David Weller & James Mackenzie · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2021

The rapid spread of COVID-19 in 2020 has illustrated how transmissible, virulent, and unpredictable this novel coronavirus is. As of mid-December 2020, over 73.6 million cases have been recorded, with 1.64 million deaths attributed to the disease. This most probably is an underes...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2020/v18i1130278

The Awareness and Perception of Health Care Specialists about Precision Medicine

Nehad J. Ahmed, Abdulrahman S. Alrawili, Faisal Z. Alkhawaja & Mohammad Javed Ansari · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Aim: There are a small number of studies about the populations' knowledge and perceptions on precision medicine in Saudi Arabia till now. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the awareness and knowledge of health care specialists about precision medicine in Saudi Arabia. Methodo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i4131039

Public Perceptions of Cupping Therapy (Hijama) and Whether It Will Be Chosen Over Donating Blood

Abdulraheem Alshareef, Abdulrahman Amer Albeladi, Ahmad Khalaf Alsaedi, Ahmad Abdulaziz Alnakhli & Raed Saad AlHejili · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Background: Modern medicine, despite its great advances, still not as effective as cupping therapy in treating many medical conditions. Objective: To assess the level of awareness and the general perceptions about cupping therapy (Hijama) in the Saudi population. Methods: We cond...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2020/v12i230205

Knowledge of COVID-19 and Death Toll Cases in Manipur

H. Sorojini Devi, K. Somarani Devi, Th. Kanon Devi & Ak. Bojen Meetei · Archives of Current Research International · 2020

Background: The disease Covid-19 has led to a great loss of million people worldwide and this disease is caused by a novel virus called SARS-CoV-2. Objective: The objective of the present study aims at examining the knowledge of Coronavirus disease (COVID -19) among the participa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2020/v20i830221

Knowledge and Attitude of Rural Women towards Agroforestry Practices in Kaduna State

O. E. Olagunju, B. Oluyaire, L. Ganiyu, M. M. Olorukooba, S. O. Olafemi & L. G. Tor · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2020

Agroforestry practices offer a solution to the problem posed by the high demand on land and stands as a means of halting the vicious circle of deforestation, soil erosion and degradation. This study assessed the knowledge and attitude of rural women towards agroforestry practices...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i1230482

Level of Knowledge and Challenges Associated With Practice of Dental Implants among Dental Practitioners in Selected Hospitals in South East, Nigeria

Samuel Chinonyerem Okoronkwo, Peter Chidiebere Okorie, Marcus Ikechukwu Onyemobi, Chidinma Sonia Obiekwe, John Emaimo, Raphael Onyejiaka Azubuine & Esther Chinwedu Okoronkwo · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2020

Aim: This study is aimed at ascertaining the level of knowledge and challenges associated with the practice of dental implants among dental practitioners in selected hospitals in South East, Nigeria. Study Design: the study employed cross sectional study design. Place and Duratio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i4531157

Health Workers and Coronavirus Disease Pandemic: Knowledge, Attitude and Effects in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Joy O. Dayi, Bisola O. I. Onajin-Obembe & Rex F. O. A. Ijah · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

Background: There are reports of the spread of the novel COVID-19 to Africa, Nigeria, and some cases in Rivers State. The aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge, attitude and effects of the coronavirus disease pandemic on hospital staff in the month of May to June 202...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i2430765

Face Mask Utilization in the Era of COVID-19: Nigeria Experience

Clement Kevin Edet, Agiriye M. Harry, Anthony Ike Wegbom, Olatunde Raimi, Adeniyi Francis Fagbamigbe & Victor Alangibi Kiri · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2020

Background: The use of face masks has been accepted and recommended globally as a tool for COVID-19 protection. The government of Nigeria made wearing of face masks compulsory in public places. However, no evidence has shown user compliance or knowledge. This study investigated t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2020/v41i2430420

Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Related to COVID-19 Prevention among Health Care Workers in Sokoto Metropolis, Nigeria

Oche M. Oche, Habibullah Adamu, Musa Yahaya, Ismail A. Raji, Hudu Garba Illo, Zainab Abdullahi Kontagora, Abdulaziz Mohammad Danmadami, Adamu Ijapa, Asmau Wali, Hamza Yusuf & Abba Aji · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2020

Aims: This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices related to coronavirus pandemic among health care workers in Sokoto metropolis of Sokoto State, Nigeria.  Study Design: A cross-sectional study Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in Sokoto me...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2020/v41i2330417

Knowledge of Health Impact of Climate Change and Practice of Preventive Measures among Students of a Nigerian Tertiary Institution

J. R. Nzeobi, H. N. Chineke, C. F. Ubajaka & P. O. U. Adogu · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2020

Background: Every century has its own public health challenge. Climate change is the present century's challenge. There are various health risks arising from climate change which without mitigation actions, will tend to worsen with each passing day. Study Aim and Objective: To st...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2020/v13i430193

University Students’ Awareness about Oral Health and Hygiene

Muhammad Shahid Iqbal, Salah-Ud-Din Khan & Muhammad Zahid Iqbal · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2020

Objective: The objective of the study was to evaluate the awareness of university students about oral health and hygiene in a university in Malaysia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among the students of four different faculties (pharmacy, medical, biotechnology an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i3731003

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Knowledge among University Students

Muhammad Shahid Iqbal, Salah-Ud-Din Khan, Eldowaik Mohamed Salah Saad & Muhammad Zahid Iqbal · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2020

Objective: The objective of the study was to evaluate the knowledge of ALS among students in a university in Malaysia. Methods: A cross-sectional and observational study was performed among the students of three different healthcare provider faculties (Medical, Pharmacy and Denta...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i3731000

Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices towards the Density of Aedes Larvae in a Tourist Destination in Bali

Sang Gede Purnama, Dewi Susanna, Made Pasek Kardiwinata, I. Gede Herry Purnama & I. Made Subrata · Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies · 2020

Introduction: The lack of information can affect the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices for dengue control. The purpose of this study was to measure knowledge, attitudes, and practices associated with the larvae density of Aedes sp. Study Design: This study used a cross...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajess/2020/v13i430338

Japanese Encephalitis Knowledge among University Students

Muhammad Shahid Iqbal, Salah-Ud-Din Khan & Muhammad Zahid Iqbal · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2020

Objective: The objective of the study was to evaluate the knowledge of future healthcare providers about Japanese Encephalitis in a university in Malaysia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among the students of three different healthcare provider faculties in a univ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i3530990