Science Journal of Public Health

Volume 1, Issue 2, May 2013

  • Factors Associated with Refusal to Treat HIV-Infected Patients: National Survey of Dentists in India

    Ashish Bodhade, Alka Dive, Shubhangi Khandekar, Akshay Dhoble, Rohit Moharil, Rahul Gayakwad, Satyajit Tekade

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, May 2013
    Pages: 51-55
    Received: Apr. 07, 2013
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    Published: May 02, 2013
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    Abstract: Many medical problems are encountered during treatment of oral diseases as well as many oral problems occur due to underlying medical conditions which necessitate modification during dental treatment. Presence of medical problems my require alteration in treatment protocol & it is combined efforts of medical practitioner and dental surgeon. The pre... Show More
  • A Cross Sectional Study on Prevalence of Diarrhoeal Disease and Nutritional Status Among Children Under 5-Years of Age In Kushtia, Bangladesh

    Afroza Khatun, Sk. Shahinur Rahman, Hafizur Rahman, Sabir Hossain

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, May 2013
    Pages: 56-61
    Received: Mar. 28, 2013
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    Published: May 02, 2013
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    Abstract: Children under 5 years old are most vulnerable and high risk group who need special health care services. Be-cause infectious diseases, diarrhea, malnutrition etc are very common in this group. This study was carried out among the total of 400 children in Kushtia from January 2008 to December 2008 and observed the prevalence of diarrhoea among them... Show More
  • The Impact of Socio-Economic Conditions and Clinical Characteristics on Improving Childhood Care Seeking Behaviors for Families Living far from the Health Facility

    Farzana Ferdous, Sumon Kumar Das, Shahnawaz Ahmed, Fahmida Dil Farzana, Guddu Kaur, Mohammod Jobayer Chisti, Abu Syed Golam Faruque

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, May 2013
    Pages: 69-76
    Received: May 05, 2013
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    Published: May 30, 2013
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    Abstract: Background: Lack of proper transportation and poor road infrastructure to the health facility act as a strong barrier for the adequate accessibility to healthcare services. There is lack of evidence based information particularly in Bangladesh examining the relationship between health care seeking behavior of mothers for their children with diarrhe... Show More
  • Deploying Actor -Network Theory to Analyse Telemedicine Implementation in Ghana

    Eben Afarikumah, S. Yunkap Kwankam

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, May 2013
    Pages: 77-84
    Received: Mar. 27, 2013
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    Published: May 30, 2013
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    Abstract: This paper presents the pan African eNetwork for Telemedicine and Tele-education programme being run at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Ghana. The study sought to understand eHealth implementation in low resource settings through the lens of actor-network theory. This theory is based on the sociology of translations, and was employed as a fra... Show More
  • HIV/AIDS Patients’ Satisfaction on ART Laboratory Service in Selected Governmental Hospitals, Sidamma Zone, Southern Ethiopia

    Million Belay, Seid Abrar, Debela Bekele, Derese Daka, Moges Derbe, Misganaw Birhaneselassie

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, May 2013
    Pages: 85-90
    Received: Apr. 24, 2013
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    Published: May 30, 2013
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    Abstract: Background: Monitoring HIV/AIDS patient satisfaction is important and useful tool for quality improvement on ART laboratories in particular and health care organizations in general. Objectives: To assess satisfaction of HIV/AIDS patients at selected governmental hospitals, Southern Ethiopia, Sidama Zone. Methodology: A cross-sectional descriptive ... Show More
  • Factors Contributing to Voluntary Counseling and Testing Uptake among Youth in Colleges of Harar, Ethiopia

    Anteneh Dirar, Bezatu Mengiste, Haji Kedir, Wanzahun Godana

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, May 2013
    Pages: 91-96
    Received: May 16, 2013
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    Published: May 30, 2013
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    Abstract: Background: Voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) is an integral component of HIV prevention and care strategies worldwide. Methods: A cross sectional study design was used to collect data. The collected data were entered in Epi Info version3.5.3. Data analyses were done using SPSS for windows version 16.0. Descriptive analysis was used to descri... Show More
  • Morbidity and Associated Factors of Diarrheal Diseases Among Under Five Children in Arba-Minch District, Southern Ethiopia, 2012

    Shikur Mohammed, Marelign Tilahun, Dessalegn Tamiru

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, May 2013
    Pages: 102-106
    Received: May 02, 2013
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    Published: Jun. 10, 2013
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    Abstract: Introduction: Acute diarrheal disease among children younger than 5 years old remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. In Arba-Minch District diarrheal diseases are the second causes for clinical presentations. The aim of this study was to determine the morbidity and associated factors of diarrheal diseases among under five child... Show More