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Editors-in-Chief
Prof. Vittorio Colizzi
Cameroon

Dr. John Nkengasong
Ethiopia

 


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The Journal of Public Health in Africa is a peer-reviewed, academic journal that focuses on health issues in the African continent.
The journal editors seek high quality original articles on public health related issues, reviews, comments and more. The aim of the journal is to move public health discourse from the background to the forefront. The success of Africa’s struggle against disease depends on public health approaches.

Announcements

The Journal of Public Health in Africa joins ReviewerCredits

2019-05-22

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Starting from May 1st, reviewers for the Journal of Public Health in Africa will be able to automatically register their completed reviews on ReviewerCredits through a dedicated plugin and obtain recognition and reward for their activity. Mr Moscato, PAGEPress CEO, says “Reviewers are the driving force behind our journals: we are extremely grateful to their valuable input towards our papers. I believe ReviewerCredits will enhance their value by recognizing their activity, not only as reviewers but also as conference speakers, at the same time enabling them to have a tangible value for their hard work”.

Find out more here.

Current Issue

Vol 10, No 1 (2019)

Published: 2019-05-03

Reviews

Potential benefits and harms of the use of UV radiation in transmission of tuberculosis in South African health facilities

Marang Tebogo Mamahlodi
DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/jphia.2019.742
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Original Articles

Genital hygiene behaviors and practices: A cross-sectional descriptive study among antenatal care attendees

Patrick Martial Nkamedjie Pete, Rodrigue Mabvouna Biguioh, André Gael Bita Izacar, Sali Ben Béchir Adogaye, Cecile Nguemo
DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/jphia.2019.746
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Trends of and factors associated with cesarean section related surgical site infections in Guinea

Alexandre Delamou, Bienvenu Salim Camara, Sidikiba Sidibé, Alioune Camara, Nafissatou Dioubaté, Alison Marie El Ayadi, Katy Tayler-Smith, Abdoul Habib Beavogui, Mamadou Dioulde Baldé, Rony Zachariah
DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/jphia.2019.818
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Knowledge and practice of breast self-examination among undergraduate student in Bahir Dar University, North-West Ethiopia, 2016: A cross-sectional study

Tilahun Tewabe, Zelalem Mekuria
DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/jphia.2019.805
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Cost of treatment among self-referred outpatients in referral hospitals compared to primary health care facilities in East Wollega, western Ethiopia: A comparative cross-sectional study

Edosa Tesfaye Geta, Yibeltal Siraneh Belete, Elias Ali Yesuf
DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/jphia.2019.1024
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Survey on visual acuity among intra-city commercial vehicle drivers in Ibadan, southwestern Nigeria

Magbagbeola David Dairo, Ugochukwu Patricia Okechukwu-Nwankpa, Romanus Nwankpa
DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/jphia.2019.789
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Assessment of the relationship between water insecurity, hygiene practices, and incidence of diarrhea among children from rural households of the Menoua Division, West Cameroon

Carole Nounkeu, Joseph Kamgno, Jigna Dharod
DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/jphia.2019.951
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Isoniazid Preventative Therapy uptake for child household contacts of tuberculosis index cases, Kisumu County, Kenya, 2014-2015

Barbara Burmen, Kennedy Mutai, Timothy Malika
DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/jphia.2019.827
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Hunger in the midst of plenty: A survey of household food security among urban families in Lagos State, Nigeria

Alero Ann Roberts, James Olufemi Osadare, Victor Akpan Inem
DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/jphia.2019.885
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Providing mothers with mobile phone message reminders increases childhood immunisation and vitamin A supplementation coverage in Côte d’Ivoire: a randomised controlled trial

Romance Dissieka, Marissa Soohoo, Amynah Janmohamed, David Doledec
DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/jphia.2019.1032
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