Science Journal of Public Health

Volume 6, Issue 1, January 2018

  • Health Literacy Among Migrants in the EU: A Collection of Best Available Interventions and Indirect Measures

    Tessa Naus

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 1, January 2018
    Pages: 1-5
    Received: Aug. 25, 2017
    Accepted: Sep. 20, 2017
    Published: Nov. 21, 2017
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    Abstract: Migrants have lower health literacy (HL) levels compared with native-born. To reduce health inequalities, this research intends to achieve recommendations for a HL strategy for migrants. Additionally, it identifies indirect measures for HL. A literature review acquired existing interventions improving migrants’ HL, variables to measure HL indirectl... Show More
  • Correlates of Unintended Pregnancies in Ivory Coast: Results from a National Survey

    Kpebo Djoukou Olga Denise, Aké-Tano Sassor Odile Purifine, Aka Joseph, Konan Yao Eugène, Attoh-Touré Harvey, Tetchi Ekissi Orsot, Dagnan N’Cho Simplice

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 1, January 2018
    Pages: 6-14
    Received: Sep. 27, 2017
    Accepted: Oct. 19, 2017
    Published: Dec. 05, 2017
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    Abstract: As in most of Africa, unintended pregnancy remains a major reproductive health challenge in Ivory Coast. The 3 Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) conducted in the country in 1994, 1999, and 2012, revealed a decreasing trend in the percentage of unwanted pregnancies: 7.8%, 4.9%, 3.3% in 1994, 1999, and 2012 respectively. However, the percentage of ... Show More
  • Exploration Into and Practice in Tracking and Monitoring the Tobacco Industry

    Li Jinkui, Li Tong, Lu Xiao, Wu Jiarui, Xie Yu

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 1, January 2018
    Pages: 15-20
    Received: Oct. 17, 2017
    Accepted: Nov. 14, 2017
    Published: Dec. 05, 2017
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    Abstract: To keep abreast of strategies and actions of the tobacco industry to interfere in tobacco control and take effective measures. Monitoring tobacco industry related news, websites, social media and publications in an all-round way and watching tobacco policies, marketing, promotion and other activities that interfere in tobacco control closely. Havin... Show More
  • Implementation of Treating Chronic Hepatitis C in a Correcting Institute by a Hospital-Backup Clinic

    Lian-Feng Lin, Yi-Chun Chan, Seng Howe Nguang

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 1, January 2018
    Pages: 21-25
    Received: Sep. 05, 2017
    Accepted: Dec. 23, 2017
    Published: Jan. 15, 2018
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    Abstract: Background: chronic viral hepatitis C (HCV) is endemic in the correctional facilities due to intravenous drug use (IDU). In Taiwan, the health insurance reimbursed the interferon-based dual therapy for chronic HCV in the correcting institute since Jan 2013. Therefore, this work is to investigate the feasibility and safety of a hospital-backup clini... Show More
  • Prevalence and Factors Associated with Under Nutrition Among Newly Enrolled HIV Infected Adults Attending Ampath Ambulatory Clinic in Eldoret, Kenya

    Peris Kebenei, Robert Too, Taratisio Ndwiga

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 1, January 2018
    Pages: 26-34
    Received: Mar. 03, 2016
    Accepted: Dec. 04, 2017
    Published: Jan. 17, 2018
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    Abstract: Background: Nutrition is the main foundation for health and development of the human being. HIV infection increases nutrient requirements and at the same time impairs nutrient intake and absorption. Poor nutrition increases the risk of opportunistic infections, further increasing energy and nutrient needs, thus accelerating the progression of HIV t... Show More