JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND DISEASES
Integrity Research Journals
ISSN: 2705-2214
Model: Open Access/Peer Reviewed
DOI: 10.31248/JPHD
Start Year: 2018
Email: jphd@integrityresjournals.org
CURRENT ISSUE (Vol.8 (1) April 2026)
Practice Of Preventive Measures And Factors Associated With Malaria In Pregnancy Among Pregnant Women In Ibadan, Nigeria: A Community-based Cross-sectional Study
Malaria in pregnancy can have devastating consequences on both the mother and her unborn baby. However, it can be prevented if a pregnant woman is well-informed as well as practices preventive measures conscientiously. This assessed the knowledge of malaria and its preventive measures, preventive measure practices, and factors associated with the practice of... Continue here
Self-reported History Of Ocular Conditions And Knowledge Of Glaucoma Among Faith-based Leaders In Anambra State, Nigeria: A Population-based Cross-sectional Survey
Faith-based leaders are highly respected and influential members of society, shaping the values and habits of their followers. This study explored self-reported ocular conditions and glaucoma knowledge among faith-based leaders in Anambra State. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 167 faith-based leaders selected through multistage sampling. An... Continue here
Assessment Of Factors Contributing To Immunisation Services Utilisation Among Mothers In Bayelsa West, Nigeria
This study investigated some factors contributing to immunisation services utilisation among mothers in Bayelsa West. The study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional approach to select the respondents. A structured questionnaire was used as an instrument for data collection from the breastfeeding mothers. The research questions were tested using means, standard... Continue here
Food Safety And Public Health Risks Of Ready-to-eat Foods In Motor Parks: A Case Study Of Kofar Ruwa And Unguwa Uku, Kano State, Nigeria
This study investigated the public health risks associated with street-vended foods at Kofar Ruwa Motor Park and Unguwa Uku Motor Park in Kano. A mixed-methods design was employed, combining structured observational assessments of 100 street food vendors with questionnaire surveys administered to 365 consumers. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics... Continue here
Impact Of Hiv/aids On Mother-to-child Transmission And Health Outcomes In Children Under Five Years In Nsukka Local Government Area Of Enugu State
The impact of HIV on the health transmission of Paediatric is largely unknown in many countries in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This work aimed to determine the prevalence and the impact of HIV infection among children under 5 years old in Nsukka Local Government Area. Methods: A facility-based study among mothers/guardians with their under-5 years children exposed... Continue here
Biochemical Andantibiotic Properties Of Local Nigerian Leech (aliolimnatismichaelseni) Saliva Extract
Leeches have been used extensively in different medical fields for the treatment of various disorders. The local Nigerian leech (Aliolimnatis michaelseni) contains an active biochemical compound in its saliva that can be used by traditional therapists, physicians and researchers as an effective remedy for disease management, especially antibiotic disorders.... Continue here
Perceived Factors Influencing Access To Health Care Among Vulnerable Households In Oshimili South Lga, Delta State, Nigeria
Vulnerable households in Nigeria face a daunting struggle to access adequate healthcare, underscoring the urgency of understanding the factors that impede their ability to seek and receive the medical attention they need. This study examined the vulnerability status, perceived factors influencing access to health care, and the predictors of vulnerability among... Continue here
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