Journal of Public Health in Africa

eISSN 2038-9930
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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.

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2019-05-22

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Vol 10, No 1 (2019)

Published: 2019-05-03

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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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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